Konica Minolta DiMAGE A200 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

XAMPLES

Black & White - produces

monochrome images.

COLOR MODE

The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white as well as the color space. The color mode is set with the function button (p. 64). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode. For more on the color mode see page 68.

Natural Color and Embedded Adobe RGB - reproduces the

colors in the scene faithfully.

Vivid Color - increases the

saturation of the colors in the scene.

Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.

Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

DiMAGE digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-800 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-900 Wireless remote control RC-D1 Neck strap NS-DG8000 Lens shade DLS-3 Lens cap LF-1349 Accessory shoe cap

AV cable AVC-500 USB cable USB-3 Ulead VideoStudio CD-ROM DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM DiMAGE Viewer instruction manual Camera instruction manual Warranty card

This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories.

Only use the battery specified in this manual that are manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage the product and may cause fire.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

OR PROPER AND SAFE USE

NP-800 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithiumion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery.

DANGER

• Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.

• Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F).

• Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.

• Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.

• Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.

• Do not use the battery with any other products.

• Only use the specified charger. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.

• Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between 0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between –20° and 30°C (–4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85% RH.

WARNING

•Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.

• If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and discontinue charging immediately.

GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

WARNING

Using the remote control battery improperly can cause it to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.

• Only use the remote-control battery specified in this manual.

• Do not install the battery with the polarity (+/-) reversed.

• Do not use the battery which shows wear or damage.

• Do not expose the battery to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.

• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble the battery.

• Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.

•Tape over the battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.

• Only use the camera battery specified in this manual.

• Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.

• Immediately remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.

Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories.

OR PROPER AND SAFE USE

• Keep the batteries, memory card, or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts.

• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.

• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.

• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident.

•Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.

• When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing it from an outlet.

• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charger cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.

•Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required.

•Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION

• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.

• If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.

• The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.

•Burns may result if the memory card or battery is removed immediately after extended periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.

• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns.

• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin, wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor.

• When using the AC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.

• The rim of the lens hood can cause injury. Take care not to accidentally strike anyone with the camera when the lens hood is attached.

• Do not use electronic transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these devices may cause a fire or damage the product.

• Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged.

• Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result.

• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of the units in emergencies.

• Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Color mode ......................................................................................................................................2

Before you begin ....................................................................................................................................3

For proper and safe use.........................................................................................................................4

Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................13

Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................16

Attaching the camera strap .....................................................................................................16

Removing the lens cap............................................................................................................16

Attaching the lens hood...........................................................................................................17

Charging the battery................................................................................................................18

Installing and changing the battery..........................................................................................19

Battery condition indicator .......................................................................................................20

Auto power save......................................................................................................................20

External power supplies (sold separately)...............................................................................21

Inserting and changing a memory card...................................................................................22

Turning on the camera ............................................................................................................24

Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................24

Diopter adjustment ..................................................................................................................25

LCD monitor setup...................................................................................................................26

Display-mode button................................................................................................................27

Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................28

Setting the menu language .....................................................................................................29

Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................30

Setting the camera to record images automatically ................................................................30

Basic recording operation........................................................................................................30

Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................32

Automatic monitor amplification...............................................................................................32

Focus signals...........................................................................................................................33

Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................33

Using the built-in flash .............................................................................................................34

Flash range - automatic operation...........................................................................................34

Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................35

Anti-shake system ...................................................................................................................36

Basic playback ....................................................................................................................................37

Single-frame playback and histogram display.........................................................................38

Viewing images and histogram ...............................................................................................39

Rotating images.......................................................................................................................39

Deleting single images ............................................................................................................39

Changing the Quick View & playback display.........................................................................40

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Enlarged playback ...................................................................................................................41

Advanced recording .............................................................................................................................42

Recording mode display..........................................................................................................42

Display-information button.......................................................................................................43

Focus-mode button..................................................................................................................44

Manual focus and Flex Digital Magnifier .................................................................................45

Changing AF-area modes........................................................................................................46

Spot AF areas..........................................................................................................................47

Flex Focus Point......................................................................................................................48

Macro mode.............................................................................................................................49

Exposure lock ..........................................................................................................................50

Exposure-mode dial.................................................................................................................50

Program - P ................................................................................................................51

Program shift - PA/PS..................................................................................................51

Auto recording ............................................................................................................52

Aperture priority - A.....................................................................................................54

Shutter priority - S.......................................................................................................55

Shutter-speed range and camera sensitivity (ISO) ....................................................55

Manual exposure - M..................................................................................................56

Bulb exposures........................................................................................................................57

Digital Subject Programs.........................................................................................................58

Exposure and flash compensation ..........................................................................................59

White balance..........................................................................................................................60

Custom white balance calibration............................................................................................62

Using the function button.........................................................................................................64

Camera sensitivity - ISO.............................................................................................66

Flash range and camera sensitivity ............................................................................67

Attaching an accessory flash unit ...............................................................................67

Color mode .................................................................................................................68

About Adobe RGB ......................................................................................................69

Flash modes ...............................................................................................................70

Metering modes ..........................................................................................................72

Filter ............................................................................................................................73

Color-saturation compensation...................................................................................74

Contrast compensation...............................................................................................74

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Using the drive-mode button ...................................................................................................76

Self-timer.....................................................................................................................77

Recording with remote control....................................................................................78

Setting up the camera for remote control ......................................................78

Using the remote control................................................................................79

Bracketing ...................................................................................................................80

Continuous advance ...................................................................................................82

Recording menu ...................................................................................................................................84

Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................84

Image size and image quality..................................................................................................86

About RAW image quality........................................................................................................88

Notes on image size and resolution ........................................................................................89

Spot AE area ...........................................................................................................................90

Flash control ............................................................................................................................90

AEL button...............................................................................................................................92

Recording-mode reset .............................................................................................................93

Sharpness................................................................................................................................94

Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................95

Instant playback.......................................................................................................................96

Full-time AF .............................................................................................................................97

Direct Manual Focus................................................................................................................97

Memory - storing camera settings...........................................................................................98

Memory recall ..........................................................................................................................99

DSP (Digital Subject Program) setup....................................................................................100

Noise reduction......................................................................................................................100

Monitor amplification..............................................................................................................101

Digital zoom...........................................................................................................................102

Ashort guide to photography .............................................................................................................103

About exposure and flash compensation ..............................................................................104

What is an Ev? ......................................................................................................................105

Light sources and color .........................................................................................................105

Movie mode ..................................................................................................................................106

Movie recording .....................................................................................................................106

Navigating the movie menu...................................................................................................107

Image size and frame rate.....................................................................................................108

Movie mode ...........................................................................................................................108

Movie reset ............................................................................................................................109

Notes on movie recording .....................................................................................................109

Advanced playback ............................................................................................................................110

Viewing movies......................................................................................................................110

Capturing a movie frame........................................................................................................111

Navigating the playback menu ..............................................................................................112

Frame-selection screen .........................................................................................................114

Delete ..................................................................................................................................115

Format ..................................................................................................................................116

View folder .............................................................................................................................116

Lock ..................................................................................................................................117

Movie editing..........................................................................................................................118

Slide Show.............................................................................................................................120

Magnification setup................................................................................................................120

About DPOF ..........................................................................................................................121

DPOF setup...........................................................................................................................121

Date imprint ...........................................................................................................................122

Index print..............................................................................................................................122

Cancel print ...........................................................................................................................123

Copy and E-mail Copy ..........................................................................................................123

Viewing images using the remote control .............................................................................126

Changing the battery ................................................................................................127

Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................128

Setup menu ..................................................................................................................................129

Opening the setup menu .......................................................................................................129

Navigating the setup menu....................................................................................................130

Date and time setup ..............................................................................................................131

LCD brightness......................................................................................................................132

Lens accessory......................................................................................................................132

Video output ..........................................................................................................................132

Transfer mode .......................................................................................................................133

Anti-shake..............................................................................................................................133

Delete confirmation................................................................................................................133

Language...............................................................................................................................134

Shortcut help .........................................................................................................................134

File number memory..............................................................................................................136

Folder name ..........................................................................................................................136

Select folder...........................................................................................................................137

New folder .............................................................................................................................137

Reset default .........................................................................................................................138

Audio signals .........................................................................................................................140

Focus signals.........................................................................................................................140

Shutter FX .............................................................................................................................141

Volume ..................................................................................................................................141

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Auto power save....................................................................................................................141

Data-transfer mode ............................................................................................................................142

System requirements.............................................................................................................142

Connecting the camera to a computer ..................................................................................143

Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ....................................................................144

Automatic installation................................................................................................144

Manual installation ....................................................................................................145

QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................147

VideoStudio system requirements.........................................................................................147

Auto power save (Data-transfer mode) .................................................................................147

Memory card folder organization...........................................................................................148

Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......................................................................150

Windows 98 / 98 second edition..............................................................................150

Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ................................................................150

Macintosh..................................................................................................................151

Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode) .................................................................152

Removing the driver software - Windows..............................................................................153

PictBridge ..............................................................................................................................154

Notes on printing errors.........................................................................................................155

Navigating the PictBridge menu ............................................................................................156

Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................160

When using filters..................................................................................................................162

About the lithium-ion battery charger cord ............................................................................163

About PC Flash Adapter PCT-100.........................................................................................163

Wide-angle Converter ACW-100, Telephoto Converter ACT-100, Close-up Lens CL-49-200...........164

Care and storage ...............................................................................................................................164

Camera care..........................................................................................................................164

Cleaning.................................................................................................................................165

Storage ..................................................................................................................................165

Operating temperatures and conditions ................................................................................165

Memory card care and handling............................................................................................166

Batteries.................................................................................................................................166

LCD monitor care ..................................................................................................................167

Copyright ...............................................................................................................................167

Before important events or journeys .....................................................................................167

Questions and service...........................................................................................................167

Te chnical specifications......................................................................................................................168

Filter examples ..................................................................................................................................171

* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 164).

NAMES OF PARTS

The focal-length scale on the zooming ring is given in 35mm focal-length equivalents. The DiMAGE Viewer software supplied with the camera can display the actual focal length used to capture the recorded image as well as the equivalent focal length in 35mm photography.

Camera Notes

Mode switch

Control dial

Shutter-release button

Focal-length index

Zooming ring

Lens*

Flash* (p. 34)

Microphone

Main switch

Self-timer lamp (p. 77)

Remote-control receiver (p. 78, 126)

Focusing ring

(p. 45)

Card-slot door (p. 22)

Playback mode (p. 37, 110)

Recording mode (p. 30, 42)

Movie mode (p. 106)

14 NAMES OF PARTS

Manual exposure (p. 56)

Shutter priority (p. 55)

Aperture priority (p. 54)

Program exposure (p. 51)

Auto recording (p. 52)

Memory recall (p. 99) Portrait subject program (p. 58) Sports action subject program (p. 58) Sunset subject program (p. 58) Night portrait subject program (p. 58)

Display mode button (p. 27)

Menu button

Controller

Digital-zoom lever (p. 40, 41, 102)

Quick View/ Delete button (p. 39)

Anti-shake button (p. 36)

Electronic viewfinder* (EVF)

LCD monitor* (p. 26, 38, 42)

Function button (p. 64)

Diopter-adjustment

dial (p. 25)

Access lamp

Drive-mode button (p. 76)

AE lock button (p. 50)

Display information button (p. 40)

Exposure-mode dial

Focus-mode button (p. 44)

Shift button

Tripod socket

Accessory shoe

Speaker

Battery-chamber lock (p. 19)

Battery-chamber (p. 19)

Macro release

(p. 49)

Strap eyelet (p.16)

Terminal cover

The USB port. AV-out terminal, and DC terminal are located behind the cover. (p.21, 128, 143)

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies.

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

REMOVING THE LENS CAP

Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the inside or outside tabs of the lens cap to remove. When the camera is not in use, always replace the lens cap.

Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown. The tip of the strap should pass under the buckle (2).

Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera.

ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD

Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it 90° clockwise until it clicks and the circular dimple is aligned with the focal-length index (2). When mounted correctly, the large petals of the lens hood should be to the top and bottom. Never force the lens hood. If it does not fit, check its orientation. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove.

The lens hood can be reverse mounted when the camera is not is use.

With one of the large petals to the top, slide the hood onto the end of the lens. Turn it 90° clockwise until it it clicks into place.

The lens hood can be attached or removed with the lens cap on the camera. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove.

The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood should not be used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow.

To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular dimple on the rim of the hood with the focal-length index on the top of the lens barrel (1).

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 166 for battery care and storage.

With the battery contacts down and toward the charger, slide the battery into the unit. If the battery does not slide all the way into the charger, check its orientation.

Plug the power cord into the side of the charger unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet. The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased. For more on the AC cable, see page 163.

When the battery has been charged, remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

The indicator lamp (2) glows to show the battery is charging. The lamp goes out when the battery is charged. Charging time is approximately 90 minutes.

INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERY

Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the batterychamber lock to the open position.

Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Insert the battery so that it slides past the battery latch in the chamber. Push the battery into the chamber until the latch clicks into place.

This digital camera uses one NP-800 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off.

To remove a battery, slide the battery latch to the side of the battery chamber; the battery will spring out.

Close the battery-chamber door and slide the batterychamber lock to the close position.

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR

Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This

indicator is displayed when the camera is on.

Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery

should be recharged as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and remains on the monitors until the battery is recharged. The monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save power. If power falls below this level when the camera is on, the battery-exhausted message appears just before the camera shuts down. If the battery warning is displayed, movie recording, movie editing, and UHS continuous advance cannot be used.

Low-battery indicator - the battery is partially charged. The

monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save power.

AUTO POWER SAVE

To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off the monitors and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within three minutes (auto power save). To restore power, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 3 of the setup menu (p.

141).

If an operation is not made within thirty minutes, the camera will shut down (auto power off). Press the main switch to restore power.

This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. The monitor indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low.

EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES

(SOLD SEPARATELY)

The AC Adapter AC-11 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. The included adapter power cord is designed for the current requirements of the sales region.

The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable power source and significantly extends the operating time of the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger. The battery, holder, and charger are also available separately.

Remove the terminal cover from the right (1). The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.

Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before changing between power supplies.

Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter or battery pack into the DC terminal (2).

Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.

Connect the power cord to the AC adapter unit.

A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will be displayed on the monitors. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For memory card care and handling, see page 166.

Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated.

Insert a memory card all the way into the card slot. Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is oriented correctly.

Close the card-slot door.

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

INSERTING AND CHANGING A MEMORY CARD

Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost.

The CompactFlash Adapter for SD Memory Cards SD-CF1 allows SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards or MultiMediaCards to be used with this camera.

Accessory

To eject a card, open the card-slot door (1), and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it (2).

Press the card-eject lever to eject the card (3). The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera body. If it extends, push it into the camera.

Insert a new memory card and close the card-slot door (4).

If the “Unable to use card. Format?” message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. Using the left/right keys of the controller, select “Yes” to format the card. “No” closes the window without formatting the card; remove the unformatted card from the camera. Formatting erases all data on the memory card permanently. Depending on the memory card, formatting can take several minutes. A memory card can also be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 116). A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used.

If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/ Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com

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ETTING UP AND RUNNING

While using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with the palm of your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. See page 26 for LCD monitor setup.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Press the main switch to turn on the camera. An audio signal sounds to indicate the power is turned on. The audio signal can be turned off with the setup menu (p. 140).

If the camera shuts down immediately after it is turned on, the battery power is low. See page 18 on how to charge the battery.

Press the main switch to turn the camera off.

The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between –5 to +2. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the viewfinder image is sharp.

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event. The 4 hour, 55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three times at an average speed of 28,000 kph (17,500 mph).

Mr. Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in Japan on May 24th, 1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate the occasion. The palm tree is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over eight meters tall (26ft).

The camera? It was not lost. It is on display at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. This and other objects from John Glenn’s Friendship 7 Mercury flight can be found in galley 210, “Apollo to the Moon.”

Konica Minolta History

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

LCD MONITOR SET UP

To set the monitor against the body, open the monitor unit to the left (1), rotate it 180° forward (2), and fold the monitor against the back of the camera (3).

Open the LCD monitor from the right. The monitor unit can be opened up to 180° to the left (1).

This camera has a swiveling LCD monitor.

There is a clickstop every 90°.

When opened, the LCD monitor can be rotated 90° downward and 180° forward (2). Never force the monitor beyond this; the hinge will be damaged.

When the monitor is rotated 180° forward, the image is rotated automatically so that it is oriented correctly. If the monitor image appears up-side-down, check it has been rotated completely.

DISPLAY MODE BUTTON

Images can be viewed either with the EVF or LCD monitor.

Pressing the display mode button switches the active display between the EVF and monitor. Under bright light, the EVF allows easier viewing.

When the LCD monitor unit is closed with the screen facing the body, the EVF activates.

When not in use, store the LCD monitor in its original position to protect the screen from damage.

ETTING UP AND RUNNING

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

After initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording.

If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is displayed each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is stored without a battery for a long time.

Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed.

Press the central button to set the clock and calendar. The setup menu will be displayed.

Date/Time setting screen

Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.

2004 . 10 . 23

13 : 14

Date/Time set

:enter:move

:sel

YYYY/MM/DD

Use the left/right keys of the controller to select “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation.

Press the center of the controller to open the date/time setup screen.

Set date/time.

Yes

Video output

English

Date/Time set

Language

LCDbrightness

–

Transfer mode Data storage

Video output

NTSC

English

Lens acc. None

Date/Time set –

Language

SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE

Japanese Español

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Language

:sel. :enter

Use the four-way key off the controller to highlight the new menu language.

Press the central button of the controller to set the language.

For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set.

Use the down controller key to highlight the language menu option.

Press the right key to highlight the menu language.

While holding down the shift button (1) press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu.

Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings on the menu. The center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.

LCDbrightness –

Transfer mode Data storage

Video output NTSC Language English

Lens acc. None

Date/Time set –

Press the central button of the controller to open the language screen.

ASIC RECORDING

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY

Set the exposure dial to the program (P) position (1). Confirm the mode switch is in the recording position (2).

All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to make photography effortless.

The Auto exposure mode acts like the program mode, except that the many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 52 for more information.

BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

Place the subject within the focus frame. For off-center subjects, use the focus-lock function (p. 32).

The subject must be within the focus range of the lens:

0.5m (1.6ft) - ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m (1.6ft), use the macro function (p. 49).

Use the zooming ring to frame the subject (1). The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor.

BASIC RECORDING

Focus frame

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