Konica Minolta C2 User Manual
Digital Still Camera
User's Guide
Thank you for your purchase.
To ensure correct usage of this
product, please read this User's
Guide and the warranty card
carefully and keep them in a safe
place for future reference.
Before accepting the warranty card,
please make sure that the date of
purchase and the dealer's details
have been completed.
Contents
Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Checking Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Names of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Attaching the Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning the Power ON and OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting the Display Language, Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Recording Close-up Subjects (Macro Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the REC Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recording Still Pictures (STILL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recording Moving Pictures (MOVIE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Flash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Recording Magnified Images (DIGITAL ZOOM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Changing the Brightness of Images (EXPOSURE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Checking the Recorded Image (QUICK VIEW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting the Sharpness of the Image (SHARPNESS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the USB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the Date and Time (DATE SET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Changing the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (MONITOR). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Muting the Alarm Sounds, etc. (BEEP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How to Perform Play back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the PLAY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Deleting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Viewing 9 Frames of Images Simultaneously (INDEX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Viewing a Slideshow of Images (SLIDE SHOW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Viewing a Magnified Image (DIGITAL ZOOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting Images to Print (DPOF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Transferring Images to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Operating Environments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the USB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing the USB Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Connecting the camera to your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Transferring Recorded Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Transferring the Through-Image Live to Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Main Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warranty and After-sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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On trademarks
Q Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me and Windows XP are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
Q Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, and Power PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the
U.S. and other countries.
Q Other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own-
ers.
On voluntary control concerning radio wave interference
This equipment is a class B information technology device based on the standards of VCCI (Voluntary Control
Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment). This equipment is designed to be used in domestic environments. However, use of this device near radios and television tuners may cause reception interference.
Please use this product correctly in accordance with the contents of this User's Guide.
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Important Safety Precautions
This product has been designed with full consideration to safety; however, please read the following explanations of the used symbols, warnings and cautions to ensure correct usage.
The aim of the following warning and caution symbols is to prevent failures, property damage and/or injury to the user and other persons.
* Be sure to adhere to these precautions
Warning This symbol indicates that improper use may result in serious injury
and even death.
• Do not dismantle, modify or repair the product yourself.
• Do not dismantle, short-circuit, or apply heat to the battery, or throw it into a fire.
• Do not let water splash on the camera or let it become wet.
• Do not drop or insert metal objects or combustible items inside the camera.
• Do not use the camera while driving.
• Do not use the camera in unstable conditions.
• Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder.
• Do not touch the metal parts on the camera during thunder and lighting.
Caution This symbol indicates that improper use may result in bodily injury or
damage to property.
• Do not leave the camera where:
• Ensure that the +/- poles are positioned correctly when inserting batteries.
• Only used specified batteries.
• Do not pinch your fingers in the battery cover.
• Remove the batteries when the camera is not going to be used for an extended period.
• Do not point the lens directly at the sun or other strong light sources.
• For use inside aircraft, follow the instructions of the airline that you are traveling with.
• Do not fire the flash near eyes.
It is exposed to direct sunlight or the temperature may become extremely high, such as inside
a car.
It is within the reach of infants.
There is high humidity, dust or vibration.
Battery fluid leakage
• Should battery fluid ever come into contact with hands or clothing, immediately wash with water.
• Should battery fluid enter the eye, immediately flush the eye with water and seek medical attention.
LCD monitor
• The LCD monitor has been developed using high-precision technology and features superior
sharpness and picture quality. Due to the characteristics of liquid crystals, however, there may be unlit
or constantly lit pixels on the monitor. This is not a malfunction.
• If the LCD monitor becomes damaged for some reason, take care to prevent personal injury from
broken glass, etc. Furthermore, take care that liquid crystals do not touch the skin or enter the eyes or
mouth.
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Internal memory
This product features an internal memory with a capacity of approximately 14 MB. Please note the following points regarding the internal memory.
• This product cannot be used with external memory.
• Further recording is not possible when the internal memory is full. Format the memory (delete all) after
downloading the images to your PC or make space by deleting unwanted images.
• Back up important data.
• Do not use a PC to change the property (read-only) of the files (image data) stored in the internal
memory. This may cause improper operation when deletion or other operations are executed on the
camera.
• Do not use a PC to change the file name of image data or directory names stored in the internal
memory, and do not write files other than the image data produced by the camera to the internal
memory. Not only will the camera not be able to play back modified or new images written to the
memory, but it may also cause camera malfunctions. Altered data may also be deleted by the camera.
• The memory must be formatted by the camera. Formatting on a PC may make normal use impossible.
• Incorrect operations or malfunctions may result in the loss of recorded contents. Konica accepts no
liabilities for lost data.
Before use
• Always perform some test shots before taking important pictures such as at weddings, etc. to make
sure that the camera is working properly.
• Konica accepts no liabilities for the loss of contents if the ability to perform recording fails due to
problems with the camera.
• Images that you record are for personal enjoyment only. Copyright laws prohibit the use of copyrighted
pictures without the permission of the rightful owner. Furthermore, there may be places where
recording is restricted even for the purpose of personal enjoyment.
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Preparations
Checking Package Contents
Camera (1) Strap (1) USB cable (1)
Quick Guide (1) Warranty Card (1)
Names of Parts
Flash
Viewfinder window
Lens
Macro switch
DISPLAY button
AAA alkaline
battery (2)
Lens cover
USB port
Self-timer LED
CD-ROM (1)
PLAY/REC button
LCD monitor
MENU button
/ buttons
Shutter button
Viewfinder eyepiece
Viewfinder LED
Strap holder
SET button
Battery cover
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Indicators on the LCD monitor
Recording mode screen
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Recording mode icon Appears when the lens cover is opened.
2
Flash mode icon Indicates the flash mode.
3
Digital zoom icon Appears when zoom is set to “ON.”
4
Macro icon Appears when the Macro switch is set to .
5
Picture quality icon
6
Battery level icon Indicates the remaining battery level.
Remaining number of
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frames
8
Self-timer icon
Exposure compensation
9
icon and compensation
value
Playback mode screen
Indicates the picture quality set for the image to be
recorded.
Indicates the remaining number of frames that can be
recorded.
Appears when “SELF TIMER” is selected as the
recording mode.
Indicates the set exposure compensation.
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P.10
P.13
P.14
P.11
P.14
P.8
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P.12
P.15
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Playback mode icon Appears when the playback mode is selected.
2
Digital zoom icon Appears when the playback zoom is set to “ON.”
3
Zoom magnification icon Indicates the digital zoom magnification.
4
Picture quality icon Indicates the picture quality of the recorded image.
5
Battery level icon Indicates the remaining battery level.
6
Current frame number
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Total number of frames
8
Date and time Indicates the date and time of the recording.
Indicates the frame number of the image being played
back.
Indicates the total number of frames in the internal
memory.
P.19
P.22
P.22
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P.8
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Installing the Batteries
Power supply
1. Batteries
AAA alkaline batteries (2 pieces/supplied)
Rechargeable AAA nickel-hydrogen batteries (2 pieces/sold separately)
* Manganese or lithium batteries cannot be used.
Inserting the AAA batteries
Close the lens cover.
1 Open the battery cover by sliding it in the direction of
the arrow.
2 Insert the 2 AAA batteries with the poles aligned with
the indications (+/-) inside the battery compartment.
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Caution
Inserting batteries with the poles oriented incorrectly can cause battery
fluid leakage and generation of heat that can result in personal injury as
well as soiling, and/or damage to the camera.
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3 After checking that the batteries have been installed
correctly, close the battery cover. Check to make
sure that the cover is completely closed.
Battery life (reference)
Recording
(LCD monitor on)
AAA alkaline batteries
AAA nickel-hydrogen batteries
* Under Konica test conditions (room temperature, normal humidity; picture quality: Super Fine mode;
flash: one full flash in two image recordings; recording operation: continuous recording at 20 sec.
intervals; zoom operation: none)
Note:
• Data may be corrupted if the battery cover is opened during operation without the lens cover being closed.
• Remaining battery level is indicated in two steps by and . It is time to replace the
batteries when the indicator appears. When replacing the AAA batteries, replace both at the
same time.
• AAA nickel-hydrogen batteries can also be used but the remaining battery level may not always be
indicated correctly when these batteries are used. Sometimes it is possible to continue recording even
when the indicator is shown.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Battery life varies according to the brand and grade.
• Do not mix batteries of different capacities, types, or brands.
• The values mentioned in “Battery life (reference)” are reference values and are not guaranteed. Especially
for alkaline batteries, depending on the brand, or even for batteries of the same brand, the service life may
become extremely short as you approach the “use before date”, and the environment of use may cause
differences in inner electrical resistance and capacity that will also shorten service life. Operation at low
temperatures should be avoided as much as possible, and the use of fresh batteries is recommended.
• Battery life may decrease due to bad contact if the +/- poles of the batteries are contaminated by oil
or grease from fingerprints. Always wipe batteries with a soft, dry cloth before use.
100 150 45
180 300 60
Recording
(LCD monitor off)
Continuous
playback
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• If the camera is left switched on for a set time without any buttons or switches operated, the auto
power-off function will be activated and the camera will turn off automatically. The set time until the
camera turns off is 3 minutes. This time cannot be changed.
• Do not touch contacts with fingers since the battery life may decrease due to bad contact if oil or
grease is deposited on the battery cover or metal parts within the battery compartment. If a contact is
accidentally touched or battery life decreases, wipe with a soft, dry cloth before use.
• When using rechargeable batteries, read the instructions provided with and on the batteries and use
in accordance with the instructions.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries with substantially different charge status.
• Remove the batteries when the camera is not going to be used for an extended period.
Warning
When you continue using the camera for a long time, the batteries become hot. Contact with the batteries
can lead to burns.
Attaching the Strap
1 Pass the thin loop of the strap through the strap
holder on the left side of the camera.
2 Pass the other strap end through the thin loop and
pull.
Warning
When using the camera with the strap attached, take care so that the
strap does not wrap around the neck. On no account hang the camera
on the neck of small children or infants. Strangulation may result if the
strap is wrapped around the neck.
Turning the Power ON and OFF
Turning the power ON
Open the lens cover.
The power turns ON, the LCD monitor lights up, and the through-image
(the image as seen through the lens) is displayed.
Turning the power OFF
Close the lens cover.
The power turns OFF, and the LCD monitor turns off.
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Setting the Display Language, Date and Time
When using the camera for the first time following purchase, set the display language, data and time as
described in the following.
For how to make the setting, see “Setting the Display Language, Date and Time” in the Quick Guide or
[Adjusting the Date and Time] (p.16) or [Changing the Display Language] (P.18) in this manual.
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Recording
How to Record
Holding the camera
• Hold the camera securely in both hands with your elbows pressed against the body for stable
positioning.
• Be careful not to obstruct the flash or lens with fingers or strap.
How to Record
Normal recording is performed with the subject at a distance of over 60 cm from the lens. For distances
between 30 cm and 60 cm from the subject, see “Recording Close-up Subjects (Macro Recording)”.
• To record still pictures, the REC MODE item in the REC menu must be set to “STILL” (default setting).
If the item has been set to “MOVIE” or “SELF TIMER”, return it to “STILL” (p. 12).
1 Open the lens cover.
The LCD monitor turns on and the through-image (the image seen
through the lens) is displayed.
For a description of the recording mode screen, see page 7.
Pressing the DISPLAY button switches the screen displayed on the
LCD monitor in the following sequence: “through-image + recording information”, “through-image
only” and “LCD monitor off”.
2 Determine the image composition while viewing the LCD monitor.
3 Press the shutter button.
Recording is completed when a buzzer sound is heard.
The recorded image is then saved in the internal memory. While this is taking place, the LCD monitor remains off (the viewfinder LED is on) and recording is not possible.
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4 The next recording can be performed when the LCD monitor comes on (the
viewfinder LED goes out) and the through-image appears.
Recording using the viewfinder
Recording can be made using only the viewfinder (without the LCD monitor).
In step 3, you look through the viewfinder while you determine the image composition and press the shutter button. Recording is completed when a buzzer sound is heard. The viewfinder LED comes on, and
the recorded image is saved in the internal memory. The next recording can be performed when the
viewfinder LED goes out.
Note:
• A beep sound is heard and the viewfinder LED blinks as a warning when the internal memory becomes
full. Delete unnecessary images (p. 20).
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Recording Close-up Subjects (Macro Recording)
Macro recording is used when the subject is within a distance range of between 30 cm and 60 cm from
the lens. Use the LCD monitor for macro recording as the recording range and the field of view in the
viewfinder do not match.
1 Open the lens cover.
The LCD monitor turns on and the through-image (the image seen through the lens) is displayed.
2 Set the Macro switch under the lens to (Macro).
3 Perform recording while referring to Step 2 to 4 in “How to Record”.
• and a blue frame appear on the LCD monitor during recording in the macro mode.
• In the macro recording mode, the flash will always be off and recording with flash is not possible.
Using the REC Menu
You can use the REC menu to record with desired settings.
1 Open the lens cover.
The LCD monitor turns on and the through-image (the image seen through the lens) is displayed.
2 Press the MENU button.
The REC menu appears.
3 Use the / button to select the desired menu.
4 Press the SET button.
The contents of the settings of the menu appears.
5 Use the / button to select the desired settings.
6 Press the SET button.
The set values are saved, and the through-image is displayed as in
Step 1.
2
REC .............
4
REC .............
REC MODE
STILL
5
REC .............
REC MODE
SELF TIMER
REC MODE
7 Perform the recording.
• If the MENU button is pressed, the previous screen returns without the settings being changed.
The REC menu is composed of the following items.
REC menu REC MODE
STILL (Still picture)/MOVIE/SELF TIMER
FLASH
QUALITY
FINE/S-FINE/ECONOMY
DIGITAL ZOOM
EXPOSURE
SETUP
QUICK VIEW/SHARPNESS/USB/DATE SET/
MONITOR/BEEP/LANGUAGE
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