Konica Minolta DiMAGE E500 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU
(European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for
Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

FCC Compliance Statement
Declaration on Conformity

Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.
Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
 Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Trademark Information

 Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.
 DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc.
 Microsoft
 Pentium
 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
 SD
 Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.
 Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product

 The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

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specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference
guide for the product.

in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product
inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical
preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,
chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity.
Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

design of your digital camera.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

Warnings

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

 Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
 Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
 Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
 Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.
 Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries.
 Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.
 Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels.
 When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger.
 Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with

plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or
clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.

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

battery disposal.

 Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An

inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

 Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the

product is touched.

 Immediately remove the batteries 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.

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 Keep batteries 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 this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid

enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter 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 the product 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 the product. The
use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.

 When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adapter unit when

removing it from an outlet.

 Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged cord

may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

 If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the

batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries 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 the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk

of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by
heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.

 If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.
 The lens retracts when the camera is turned off. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may

cause injury.

 The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.
 Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are 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, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.
 Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged.
 Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result.
 Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies.
 Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8

Package Contents............................................ 9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.............. 10

Front View...................................................... 10

Rear View......................................................... 11

Mode Dial ...................................................... 12

LCD Monitor Information..................................... 13

PREPARING THE CAMERA............................. 15

Installing the Batteries ..................................... 15

Using the AC Power Adapter

(Optional Accessory)........................................16

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory)........................................17

GETTING STARTED........................................... 19

Turning the Power On/Off ................................. 19

Choosing the Screen Language......................... 19

Setting the Date and Time ................................20

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal

Memory............................................................ 21

Using the LCD Monitor....................................... 22

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE................................... 23

Shooting Images - The Basics..........................23

Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................ 24

Using the Zoom Function................................... 25

Using the Flash............................................... 26

Using the Self-Timer......................................... 27

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......... 28

Setting White Balance...................................... 29

USING THE MODE DIAL.................................... 30

Auto Mode......................................................30

Program Mode ............................................... 30

Portrait Mode.................................................. 31

Landscape Mode.............................................. 31

Sport Mode.....................................................32

Night Mode..................................................... 32

ADVANCED SHOOTING................................... 33

Burst.............................................................. 33

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ...................... 34

Selecting the Metering Mode ............................. 35

PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 36

Viewing Images ............................................... 36

Magnifying Images .......................................... 37

Thumbnail Display .......................................... 38

Slideshow Display ........................................... 39

Resizing an Image ........................................... 40

VIDEO MODE.................................................... 41

Recording Video Clips ...................................... 41

Playing Back Video Clips ................................. 42

PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES...43

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV ........ 43

Deleting Images/Video Clips.............................. 44

Protecting Images/Video Clips ........................... 45

Setting the DPOF............................................. 46

Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer

(Optional Function).......................................... 48

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL

CAMERA TO COMPUTER.................................52

Step 1: Install the USB driver .........................53

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your

computer...........................................54

Step 3: Download images or video clips............55

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............56

Installing Photo Explorer....................................56

Installing Photo Express....................................57

USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...58

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver..................58

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your

computer.............................................59

Run your application software

Step 3:

(i.e. Windows NetMeeting)....................59

MENU OPTIONS...............................................60

Camera Menu.................................................... 60

Video Menu ................................................... 64

Playback Menu............................................... 65

Setup Menu.................................................... 67

CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO

OTHER DEVICES............................................. 70

SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 71

APPENDIX........................................................ 72

CARE AND STORAGE.....................................73

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera!
Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution
images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:

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 5.0 Megapixels

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A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0
megapixels for good quality of images.

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 Auto flash

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An auto flash sensor automatically detects
the shooting (lighting) conditions and
determines whether the flash should be used.

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 2.0” LTPS color image LCD monitor

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 Optical zoom: 1x~3x

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 Digital zoom: 1x~4x

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 12MB internal (built-in) memory

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Images can be captured without using a
memory card.

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 Support for SD memory card for memory

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expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity
(up to 512MB capacity) by using an additional
memory card.

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 USB connection (USB 2.0 Full Speed compliant)

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Still images or video clips that you have
recorded can be downloaded to your computer
using the USB cable (A USB driver is required
for Win 98 and Win98SE).

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 DPOF functionality

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DPOF can be used to print your images on a
DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting
the memory card.

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 PictBridge support

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You can connect the camera directly to printer
that supports PictBridge and perform image
selection and printing using the camera monitor
screen and controls.

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 Provided editing software: Photo Explorer /

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Photo Express

You can enhance and retouch your images on
your computer by using the provided editing
software.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is
missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common Product Components:

Konica Minolta DiMAGE E500 Digital Still Camera

Hand Strap

USB Cable

AV Cable

Batteries

Camera Case

CD-ROM

 Please contact your local camera dealer or the Konica Minolta distributor in your area.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

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Rear View

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1. Mode dial

2. Flash

3. Microphone

4. Lens

5. Shutter button

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6. ON/OFF Power button

7. Self-timer LED

8. PC (USB) / AV Out terminal

9. DC in 3V terminal

1. Playback button

2. MENU Menu button

3. Delete button

4. Tripod socket

5. W Zoom out (wide-angle) button

6. T Zoom in (telephoto) button

7. LCD monitor

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8. S Arrow button (Up)

9.

10.

11. T Arrow button (Down)

12.

13. Battery / SD card cover

Self-timer button

Arrow button (Right)

OK button

Display button

Flash button

Arrow button (Left)

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Mode Dial

SD

10+2

X1

3M

SD

1.5x

X1

You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve
the desired effect.

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Mode Description

1. P Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture
to be set automatically.

2. Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.

3. Video Select this mode to record video clips.

4. Setup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.

5.

Night Select this option to take photographs of people against a

dusk or night-time background.

6. Sport Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects.

7.

Landscape Use this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or

landscapes.

8.

Portrait Select this mode to make people stand out with the

background out-of-focus.

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LCD Monitor Information

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 Camera Mode

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1. Mode indication

[ ] Auto Mode

] Setup Mode

[

] Video Mode

[

] Landscape Mode

[

[ P ] Program Mode

] Sport Mode

[

] Portrait Mode

[

] Night Mode

[

2. Image quality
[

] FINE
] NORMAL

[

] ECONOMY

[

3. Image size

] 2560 x 1920

[

] 2048 x 1536

[
[

] 1280 x 960
] 640 x 480

[

4. Possible number of shots

5. Internal memory/SD memory
card indicator

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[

6. Remaining battery status
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[
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7. Self-timer mode
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[
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8. White balance

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] Status of internal memory

] Status of SD memory card

] Full battery power
] Medium battery power
] Low battery power
] No battery power

] 2 sec. delay
] 10 sec. delay
] 10+2 sec. delay

AUTO
] DAYLIGHT
] CLOUDY
] SUNSET

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[

] TUNGSTEN

] FLUORESCENT

[

9. Capture mode indicator
] SINGLE

[
[

] BURST

] AEB

[

10. Date

11. Zoom state

12. Flash charging/Image processing

indicator (blinking re d)

13. Focus area

14. Focus indicator

AUTO

] MACRO

[

] INFINITY

[

15. Flash mode

[

] Auto Flash
] Red Eye Reduction

[

] Forced Flash

[

] No Flash

[

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 Video Mode

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1. Video mode

2. Recordable movie time available

3. SD memory card indicator (if present)

4. Battery power indicator

5. Date

6. Focus area

7. Flash mode

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 Image Playback

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1. Playback mode

2. SD memory card indicator (if present)

3. Battery power indicator

4. Playback information

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 Video Playback

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1. Playback mode

2. Video mode

3. SD memory card indicator (if present)

4. Battery power indicator

5. Playback indicator

6. Playback information

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

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Installing the Batteries

You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is
off before inserting or removing the batteries.

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2

3

3

4

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the
illustration.

4. Close the battery cover.
 To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing

batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing
upward, then open the battery cover.

 Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.

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Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or
connect the camera to a PC.

1. Make sure your camera is turned off.

2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the
camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V".

3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

 Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect

adapter is not covered under the warranty.

 To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your

images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.

 The AC power adapter can only be used to power the camera. Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera.

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with 12MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or
video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD
(Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing
a memory card.

2. Open the SD memory card cover.

3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in
the illustration.

4. Close the SD memory card cover.
 To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is

turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and
it will eject.

 Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before

using it. Refer to the section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD
Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card,

you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card)
to “LOCK”.

 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.

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Attaching the Camera Strap

BASIC

CUSTOM

SET :

DATE & TIME

TV

LANGUAGE

LCD BRIGHTNESS

Y/M/D

NTSC

ENGLISH

3 / 5

SET :

1 / 7

LANGUAGE

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

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 Press the ON/OFF button until the digital camera turns on.

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 To turn the power off, press the ON/OFF button again.

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Choosing the Screen Language

When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection screen will be displayed in the
monitor. Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

1. Rotate the mode dial to
the ON/OFF button.

2. Press

to select the [CUSTOM] menu.

3. Use T to select [LANGUAGE], then press the

4. Use S or T to select the language you want.

5. Press the

button to confirm.

and turn your camera on by pressing

button.

Y/M/D

NTSC

PAL

ENGLISH

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Setting the Date and Time

BASIC

CUSTOM

SET :

DATE & TIME

TV

LANGUAGE

LCD BRIGHTNESS

D/M/Y

NTSC

ENGLISH

1 / 5

SET :

DATE & TIME

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10

00 : 00

SELECT :

FORMAT

NO

BASIC

CUSTOM

SET :

7 / 8

RESET NUMBER

DATE IMPRINT

FORMAT

QUICK VIEW

ON

OFF

Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.

1. Rotate the mode dial to
the ON/OFF button.

2. Press

to select the [CUSTOM] menu.

3. Use T to select [DATE & TIME], then press the button.

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 You may press

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4. Press

5. Press the

or to select Year, Month, Day and Time fields.

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 To increase a value, press S .

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 To decrease a value, press T .

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 The time is displayed in 24-hours format.

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button after all fields are set.

and turn your camera on by pressing

or to switch the date types.

NTSC

PAL

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called
“initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and
data.

1. Rotate the mode dial to
the ON/OFF button.

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 The [BASIC] menu is displayed.

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2. Use T to select [FORMAT], then press the

3. Use S or T to select [YES], then press the

 When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased. Protected

images are also erased.

 To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the

memory card.

 Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.
 An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

and turn your camera on by pressing

button.

button to confirm.

DATE

QUICK
VIEW

1

YES

SET :

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Using the LCD Monitor

1.5x

X1

3M

SD

Your camera is equipped with a 2.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay
recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on
the monitor may vary according to the current settings.

1. Rotate the mode dial to

2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power.

3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter button.

 The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
 To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is

especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, which your camera may decelerate the
shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

 To conserve battery power, the camera turns off the LCD monitor if an operation is not made within a minute. To

restore power, operate the camera.

, P , , , , or .

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Shooting Images - The Basics

1. Rotate the mode dial to , P , , , or and turn your

A

camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button.

2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main
subject is within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image.

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 When you press the shutter button down half way, the

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camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the
image and exposure.

4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the
image.

 The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on LCD after image captured.
 Pressing the

changes in the following order: Focus Frame On Æ Indicators Off.

 When you press the shutter button down half way, focus area turns green if the focus is confirmed. It turns red

if the subject is out of focus.

button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality

1 / 4

IMAGE SIZE

2048 X 1536

1280 X 960

640 X 480

2560 X 1920

1 / 3

NORMAL

ECONOMY

As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and
horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot.
These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card.

Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images’ file size to be larger.

To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1. Rotate the mode dial to
camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button.

2. Press the MENU button.
 The [PICTURE] menu is displayed.

3. Use T to select [IMAGE SIZE], then press the

4. Use S or T to select the desired setting, then press the

button to confirm.

5. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the [QUALITY].

, P , , , or and turn your

button.

QUALITY

FINE

Using the Zoom Function

This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography,
allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images
appear closer by pressing the T button, or smaller away by pressing the W button.

Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T
button. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x). A useful feature
as it is, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.

To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:

1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power.

2. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T / W button.

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 To access the optical zoom function, press the T button as

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far as it can go. Press it again to activate the digital zoom.

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 To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the W

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button.

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 The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD



monitor.

3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

 The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and

the subject of the image to be captured.

 You can resize the images later. (Please refer to the section in this manual titled “ Resizing an Image” for further

detail.)

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 The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x.
 As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.

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Using the Flash

10+2

The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You
can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.

1. Rotate the mode dial to

2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power.

3. Toggle

until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD

monitor.

4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

The camera has four flash modes:Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction, Forced Flash and No Flash.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:

Flash mode Description

AUTO FLASH The flash fires automatically according to suit the photographic conditions.

RED EYE Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take

REDUCTION natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions.

FORCED FLASH The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this

NO FLASH Use this mode in the environment that the flash use is prohibited or under the

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, P , , , or .

When taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking
the subject (person) to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital
camera as possible.

mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.

situation that the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have
any effect.

Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either
mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.

2. Rotate the mode dial to

3. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power.

4. Toggle

until your desired self-timer mode appears on the

LCD monitor.

[ No Indication]

5. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.



 The self-timer function is activated.




 The photography is then taken after the preset time.




 To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the shutter or ON/



OFF button, switch the mode dial to another mode or press

to disrupt the sequence.

 After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.
 If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.
 The Burst and AEB features will be disabled in the self-timer (10+2) mode.

, P , , , or .

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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

PICTURE FUNCTION AE/AWB

W.BALANCE

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EXPOSURE

ISO

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2 / 3

You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper
exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between
the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range
from –2.0EV to +2.0EV.

1. Rotate the mode dial to P ,

2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power.

3. Press the MENU button, then use
menu.

4. Use T to select [EXPOSURE], then use
of EV compensation value from –2.0EV to +2.0EV.

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

, , or .

to select the [AE/AWB]

or to set the range

EXPOSURE

Setting White Balance

This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your
shooting conditions.

1. Rotate the mode dial to P ,

2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power.

3. Press the MENU button, then toggle

menu.

4. Use T to select [W. BALANCE], then press the

5. Use S or T to select the desired setting, then press the
button to confirm.

6. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

, , or .

to select the [AE/AWB]

W.BALANCE

button.

AUTO

TUNGSTEN

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USING THE MODE DIAL

3M

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1.5x

X1

3M

SD

1.5x

X1

3M

SD

1.5x

X1

3M

SD

1.5x

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Auto Mode

(Auto) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special

functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure.

1. Rotate the mode dial to
the ON/OFF button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image.
 When you press the shutter button down half way, the

camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image
and exposure.

4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the
image.

Program Mode

In P (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still
images. You can adjust other functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode.

1. Rotate the mode dial to P and turn your camera on by pressing
the ON/OFF button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

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and turn your camera on by pressing

A

P

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Portrait Mode

Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.

1. Rotate the mode dial to

and turn your camera on by pressing

the ON/OFF button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

Landscape Mode

This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes.

1. Rotate the mode dial to
the ON/OFF button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

and turn your camera on by pressing

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Sport Mode

3M

SD

1.5x

X1

3M

SD

1.5x

X1

CAPTURE MODE

SINGLE

X1

AEB

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PICTURE FUNCTION

2 / 3

AUTO

This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects.

1. Rotate the mode dial to
the ON/OFF button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

Night Mode

This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background.

1. Rotate the mode dial to
the ON/OFF button.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

and turn your camera on by pressing

and turn your camera on by pressing

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ADVANCED SHOOTING

Burst

This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter button is
pressed.

1. Rotate the mode dial to
camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button.

2. Press the MENU button, then use to select the [FUNCTION]

menu.

3. Use T to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the

4. Use S or T to select [BURST], then press the

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.



 The



indicator is displayed on the monitor screen.

6. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus.

7. Press the shutter button all the way to shoot.

 In this mode, the flash and the self-timer (10+2) features will be disabled.

, P , , , or and turn your

button.

button.

BURST

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Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB)

CAPTURE MODE

BURST

SINGLE

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2 / 3

AUTO

PICTURE FUNCTION

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AUTO

METERING

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AVERAGE

In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after
you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings
to extend the adjustment range.

1. Rotate the mode dial to
camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button.

2. Press the MENU button , then use

menu.

3. Use T to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the

4. Use S or T to select [AEB], then press the

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.



 The



indicator is displayed on the monitor screen.

6. Press the shutter button to shoot.

 In this mode, the flash and the self-timer (10+2) features will be disabled.

, P , , , or and turn your

to select the [FUNCTION]

button.

button.

AEB

Selecting the Metering Mode

You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.

1. Rotate the mode dial to P ,
camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button.

2. Press the MENU button, then use
menu.

3. Use T to select [METERING], then press the

4. Use S or T to select the desired metering mode, then press the

button.



 [

AVERAGE]: Averages the light metered from the entire



frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the
center.



SPOT]: Meters the area within the spot automatic

 [



exposure point frame at the center of the LCD monitor.

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

6. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

7. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

, , or and turn your

to select the [FUNCTION]

button.

SPOT

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PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS

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Viewing Images

You can display the still images you have just captured at a time.

1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera.

2. Press the



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.



3. Use



 To view the previous image, press




 To view the next image, press



 The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time.
 If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. [NO IMAGE] message will appear on the

monitor.

button.

or to select the desired images.

.

.

Magnifying Images

While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows
you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio.

1. Press the



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.




 To view the previous image, press




 To view the next image, press



button.

.

.

T

2. Adjust the zoom ration by using the Zoom W / T button.



 To enlarge the selected image, press the T button.





 To return to the normal image, press the W button.




 The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.



3. To view different portion of the images, press S / T /

/ to

adjust the display area.

 The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 7 stages: 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x and 4.0x).

T

2.0X

T

T

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Thumbnail Display

SD

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

PLAYBACK

DELETE

PROTECT
QUALITY CHANGE

2 / 7

SLIDE SHOW

5 SEC.

10 SEC.

SET :

RETURN :

This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may
search for a particular image.

1. Press the



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.



2. Press the W button once.



 Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.




 For recorded video clips, the



3. Use S / T /

displayed at regular size.

4. Press the

button.

video mode icon will be

displayed.

/ to move the cursor to select the image to be

button to display the selected image on full screen.

Slideshow Display

The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is
very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations.

1. Press the



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.



2. Press the MENU button, then use T to select [SLIDE SHOW]
and press the

3. Use S or T to set the playback interval, then press the
button.



 The slide show starts.




 The video clips are displayed the first frame image, and not





 To stop slide show, press the



button.

played back.

button.

button.

SLIDE

SLIDE SHOW

SHOW

3 SEC.

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 You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 SEC., 5 SEC., 10 SEC.

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Resizing an Image

PLAYBACK

DPOF

COPY TO CARD

SET :

EXIT :

5 / 7

RESIZE

SET :

RETURN :

2048 X 1536

1280 X 960

640 X 480

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You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2560 x 1920 pixel,
2048 x 1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel.

1. Press the



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.



2. In the



 To view the previous image, press




 To view the next image, press



3. Press the MENU button to access in the PLAYBACK menu,
then use S or T to select [RESIZE] and press the button.

4. Use S or T to select the desired setting, then press the
to confirm.

 Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to the smaller size is available.

button.

mode, use or to select the desired images.

.

.

button

R

DPOF

COPY

RESIZE

2560 X 1920

VIDEO MODE

Recording Video Clips

This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built-in microphone.

1. Rotate the mode dial to
the ON/OFF button.

2. Press the shutter button to start recording.

3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

 The zoom function of optical zoom (3x) can be activated before you start to record video clips.
 Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display

changes in the following order: Focus Frame On

and turn your camera on by pressing

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Æ Indicators Off.

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Playing Back Video Clips

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You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the
video playback.

1. Press the

2. Use

want to play back is displayed.



 To view the previous image, press




 To view the next image, press



3. Press the



 To pause or resume video playback, press the



again.

 The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time.
 The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clips back.
 To playback the video clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0).

You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com.

button.

or to go through the images until the video clip you

.

.

button to start playing back the video clips.

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PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV

You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to
select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to
connect to the digital camera, then turn all connected devices off.

1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the
digital camera.

2. Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set.

3. Turn the TV and digital camera on.

4. Playback the images/video clips.



 The method of operation is the same as playing back still



images and video clips on the digital camera.

 The sound recorded with video clips can only be played back on TV or computers.

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Deleting Images/Video Clips

DELETE

YES

NO

DELETE

SET :

RETURN :

ALL IMAGES

PLAYBACK

SLIDE SHOW

PROTECT

QUALITY CHANGE

1 / 7

SET :

EXIT :

PROTECT

SET :

RETURN :

PROTECT ALL

PROTECT ONE

SET :

RETURN :

UNLOCK

PLAYBACK

DELETE

SLIDE SHOW

QUALITY CHANGE

3 / 7

Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card.
Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before
deleting a file.

To delete the latest single image/video clip



1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power.

2. Press the
or T to select [YES], then press the
image or video clip.



 If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [NO].



 To delete image/video clip by preference

1. Press the button.



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor, which



2. Use

3. Press the MENU button, then use S or T to select [DELETE]
and press the

4. Use S or T to select [THIS IMAGE] or [ALL IMAGES] by your
preference, then press the

5. When the delete message appears, use S or T to select [YES],
then press the



 If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [NO].





 Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function.



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button. When the delete message appears, use S

button to delete the last

can also be deleted directly by pressing the

or to select the image you want to delete.

button.

button.

button to confirm the deletion.

button.

DELETE

SET :

THIS IMAGE

Protecting Images/Video Clips

Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

1. Press the



 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.



2. In the



 To view the previous image, press .




 To view the next image, press



3. Press the MENU button, then use T to select [PROTECT] and

press the

4. Use S or T to choose the desired setting, then press the

button.



 [PROTECT ONE]: Protect one image/movie.




 [PROTECT ALL]: Protect all images/movies (at once).



5. Use S or T to select [LOCK], then press the
confirm.



 Press the MENU button to return to the





 If you wish to cancel the protect function, select [UNLOCK].



button.

mode, use or to select the desired images.

.

button.

indicator appears on the selected image.

The

button to

mode.

SLIDE

SHOW

PROTECT

PROTECT ONE

LOCK

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DPOF

ALL IMAGES

RESET ALL

SET :

RETURN :

Setting the DPOF

PLAYBACK

RESIZE

COPY TO CARD

DPOF

SET :

EXIT :

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ONE IMAGE

DATE

CANCEL

NO

ONE IMAGE

QUANTITY

CANCEL

0

NO

SD

DPOF

ALL IMAGES

SET :

RETURN :

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By
using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you
would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards. The DPOF/
card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as
specified.

 To configure print settings for a single image / all images.

Step Figure Procedure

1

2

3

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to mark .

* The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear

after seconds of time.

Press the

R

DPOF

COPY

ONE IMAGE

Press the MENU button. Use S or T to select [DPOF], then press the

button.

Use S or T to select by your preference, then press the button.

[ONE IMAGE]: To configure print settings for a single image.
[ALL IMAGES]: To configure print settings for all images.
[RESET ALL]: Returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default

button, then use or to select the desired image you want

settings.

Step Figure Procedure

QUANTITY

Use S or T to select by your preference, then press the button.

1

T

S

[QUANTITY]: Allows you to select image quantity (0~10). Use

or to

set the image quantity.

4

DATE

[DATE]: The date of recording can be printed directly on the images.

T

S

[CANCEL]: To cancel the current settings, use S or T to select [CANCEL],

then press the

Select [YES] or [NO] with

or .

button.

Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode.

is marked on the displayed image.

* The

5

ONE IMAGE

RESET ALL



Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera, always remember to copy your images from the internal





To unmark the
T.

mark, go back to step 3 to select [RESET ALL] with S or

memory to an SD memory card first.



The print icon will appear on the monitor indicating images selected for printing.








You cannot print movies.



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Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer (Optional Function)

PRINT

PRINT ORDER

PRINT MODE SELECT

PC

PC CAM.

USB

SET:

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9

DATE

PRINT INFO

FILE NAME

CANCEL

WITH

WITH

STANDARD

BORDERLESS

STANDARD

PRINT PAPER

Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports
PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF
support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed.

Connecting the camera to the printer

1. Rotate the mode dial to

the ON/OFF button.

2. Press

3. Press the

to select the [CUSTOM] menu, then use T to select

[USB].

button.

4. Use S or T to select [PICTBRIDGE], then press the

5. Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable.
 The screen turns off automatically and the setting screen will

appear on the monitor after seconds of time.

Printing images

When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer, the [PRINT MODE SELECT]
screen is displayed on the monitor. Use S or T to select the print mode.



 In [PRINT] Mode: Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge.



Step Figure Procedure

1

SELECT:

and turn your camera on by pressing

button.

Use S or T to select the [PRINT] mode, then press the

SET:

PICTBRIDGE

button.

Step Procedure

2

3

SIZE

SELECT:

SELECT :

CANCEL :

Figure

Use S or T to access in the selection of paper setting, then press the
button to confirm.
[SIZE]: You may select the desired item depending on the

SET:

[BORDERLESS]: You may select the desired item depending on

or to select the image you want to print, then press T to proceed

Use
more detailed settings.

PRINT :

MORE :

Use S or T to select by your preference, then press the

] : Specifies the number of prints. You can select the number

[

4

SELECT:

SET:

x

[DATE]: If you select WITH, images are printed with the date.
[FILE NAME]: If you select WITH, images are printed with the file name.
[CANCEL]: To cancel the print settings, use S or T to select [CANCEL].

After the step 4 finished, you can still use

5

SELECT :

CANCEL :

your preference, then press the

PRINT :

MORE :

type of printer being used.

the type of printer being used.

button.

up to 10.

or to change the image by

button to print.

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TR A NS FE R RI NG

CONTINUE

PRINT

CANCEL

PRINT

CANCEL

PRINT

Step Figure Procedure

PRINT

PRINT ORDER

PRINT MODE SELECT

STANDARD

BORDERLESS

STANDARD

PRINT PAPER

PRINT

CANCEL

PRINT

TR A NS FE R RI NG

CANCEL

PRINT

CONTINUE

Use S or T to select [PRINT], then press the

button to confirm.

6

SELECT:

SET:

This starts printing and displays the message “TRANSFERRING” on
the monitor screen.The message will disappear after the printing is finished.

CANCEL :

7

* To cancel printing:

Pressing the

SELECT:



 In [PRINT ORDER] Mode: This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous



selecting whether to [CONTINUE] or [CANCEL] printing.

SET:

button during print data transfer displays the screen for

DPOF settings.

Step Figure

Procedure

Use S or T to select the [PRINT ORDER] mode, then press the

button.

1

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SELECT:

SET:

FigureStep

Procedure

Use S or T to access in the selection of paper setting, then press the

SIZE

button to print.
[SIZE]: You may select the desired item depending on the

2

SELECT:

SET:

[BORDERLESS]: You may select the desired item depending on the

type of printer being used.

type of printer being used.

Use S or T to select [PRINT], then press the

button to confirm.

3

SELECT:

SET:

This starts printing and displays the message “TRANSFERRING” on
the monitor screen. The message will disappear after the printing is finished.

4

CANCEL :

* To cancel printing:

Pressing the

button during print data transfer displays the screen for

selecting whether to [CONTINUE] or [CANCEL] printing.

SELECT:

SET:

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TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL
CAMERA TO COMPUTER

After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use
your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on
the Web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver onto your computer first. Note that before you
begin to install the software, you need to check your system according to the table as shown below.

System Requirements

For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass-storage device, the computer
must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. The computer and the operating system must
be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. The following operating systems are
compatible with the camera:

Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, and XP Home and Professional editions.
Mac OS 9.0.-9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.3.-10.1.5, 10.2.1.-10.2.8, 10.3.-10.3.8.

Step 1: Install the USB driver

 Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE

The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP
users need not install the USB driver.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears, click “INSTALL USB DRIVER”.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.

 Installation on MAC OS 9.0

For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the digital camera and load its own
USB drivers.

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Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer

PC

PC CAM.

USB

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PICTBRIDGE

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the ON/OFF button.

2. Press

3. Press the

4. Use T to select [PC], then press the

5. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on

6. There will be a new “Removable Disk” icon detected in “My

to select the [CUSTOM] menu, then use T to select [USB].

button.

button.

your computer.

Computer”, in which contains your recorded images or video
clips.
(For Mac users, double-click [untitled] or [NO_NAME] disk drive
icon on our desktop.)

Step 3: Download images or video clips

When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive,
just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable
disk” to your computer hard drive. The self-timer LED blinks (blue) during data transfer in progress.

 Windows

Open the “removable disk” and double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your
images are inside these folder(s). Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose “Copy”
from the “Edit” menu. Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu.
You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location.



 Macintosh



Open the “NO_NAME” disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk. Drag and drop from the
digital camera to the desired destination.

 Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).
 Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video playback application has

been installed in your computer.



 CAUTION (Windows 98/98SE)



To disconnect the camera from a computer, confirm the self-timer LED is not lit and then unplug the USB
cable. Do not use the eject routine in My Computer; the computer may freeze.

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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing Photo Explorer

Ulead® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute
digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse
or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of
your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations. It is an indispensable all-in-one tool for owners of
digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a
large collection of digital media.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears, click “INSTALL Photo
Explorer 8.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete
the installation.

 For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software, refer to its respective help

documentation.

 For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in “Administrator” mode.
 Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac. iPhoto or iPhoto2 is recommended.

Installing Photo Express

Ulead® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow,
visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire
digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual
Browse mode. Use hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slideshows, and
more. Edit and enhance images with photo editing tools, photographic filters, and special effects.
Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames, callouts, and stamp objects.
Share results with family and friends via e-mail and multiple print options.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears,click “INSTALL Photo
Express 5.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.

 For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your recorded images, please refer to its online

help.

 For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the Photo Express while logged in as a user with an

Administrator account.

 Photo Express is not supported on the Mac.

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USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

PC

USB

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PICTBRIDGE

Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business
associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for
videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:

 Microphone
 Sound card
 Speakers or headphones
 Network or Internet connection

 Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital camera.
 This mode is not supported for Mac.

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver

The PC-camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not
supported for Mac platforms.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears, click “DRIVER For PC CAM”.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation.

3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.

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Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing
the ON/OFF button.

2. Press

3. Press the

4. Use S or T to select [PC CAM.], then press the

to select the [CUSTOM] menu, then use T to select [USB].

button.

button.

PC CAM.

5. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on
your computer.

6. Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer
monitor or use a tripod.

 When using this digital camera as a PC camera, it is necessary to install the battery into the digital camera.

Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)

To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing:

1. Go to Start
program.

2. Click the Start Video button to view live video.

3. Click the Place Call button.

4. Type the e-mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling.

5. Click Call. The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be
willing accept your call to start the videoconference.

 The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240.
 For more information about the operation of videoconference application software, refer to its respective help

documentation.

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Programs

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Accessories

ÆÆ

ÆÆ

Æ

Communications

ÆÆ

ÆÆ

Æ

NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting

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MENU OPTIONS

PICTURE

FUNCTION

QUALITY

5M

SHARPNESS

LOW

COLOR

PICTURE FUNCTION

AUTO

X1

PICTURE FUNCTION AE/AWB

W.BALANCE

ISO

100

+0.7

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AUTO

QUALITY

FOCUS

AUTO

5M

X1

X1

Camera Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.

IMAGE SIZE

Q

[ ]

1. Rotate the mode dial to

2. Press the MENU button, then use

3. Press S or T to select the desired setting, then press the

4. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.



 In the





 In



(Auto) Mode, press the MENU button to access in menu directly.

(Auto) Mode

Item Functional Description

IMAGE SIZE Sets the size of the image that will be captured.

QUALITY Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.

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Q

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*

2560x1920
2048x1536

*

1280x960

*

640x480

*

*

FINE

NORMAL

*
*

ECONOMY

IMAGE SIZE

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, P , , , or and turn your camera on.

or to select the [PICTURE] / [FUNCTION] / [AE/AWB] menu.

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button.

EXPOSURE

Item Functional Description

FOCUS You can take images with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, macro or

infinity.
* AUTO

MACRO

*

INFINITY

*

CAPTURE Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures.

MODE *

SINGLE

*

BURST

AEB

*

 In the P , , , or Mode

PICTURE Item Functional Description

IMAGE SIZE Refer to the “Camera Menu - In the

(Auto) Mode” in list of menu

options.

QUALITY Refer to the “Camera Menu - In the

Q

options.

(Auto) Mode” in list of menu

SHARPNESS Sets the level of image sharpness.

LOW

*

MEDIUM

*

HIGH

*

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PICTURE Item Functional Description

ISO

EV

COLOR Sets the color of the image that will be captured.

FULL COLOR

*

BLACK & WHITE

*

*

SEPIA

SATURATION To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees

of color to match with your preference.
Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting
different degrees of color. This is called “Saturation”.

LOW

*

MEDIUM

*

* HIGH

FUNCTION Item Functional Description

FOCUS Refer to the “Camera Menu - In the

options.

CAPTURE Refer to the “Camera Menu - In the
MODE options.

(Auto) Mode” in List of menu

(Auto) Mode” in List of menu

AE/AWB Item Functional Description

EXPOSURE Sets to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter

or darker than the background.
The EV compensation value can be set in the range from –2.0EV to
+2.0EV.

W. BALANCE Sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting

conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the

WB

conditions that are seen by the human eye.

* AUTO

DAYLIGHT

*

*

CLOUDY

SUNSET

*

TUNGSTEN

*

*

FLUORESCENT

ISO Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures. When the sensitivity is raised

(and the ISO figure isincreased), photography will become possible
even in dark locations, but the more pixilated (grainer) the image will
appear.
*AUTO / 50 / 100 / 200

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METERING Refer to section in this manual titled “Selecting the Metering Mode” for

further details.

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Video Menu

SET :

EXIT :

VIDEO

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SET :

EXIT :

COLOR

BLACK & WHITE

SEPIA

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PLAYBACK

DPOF

COPY TO CARD

SET :

EXIT :

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SLIDE

SHOW

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.

Playback Menu

In the menu, set which settings are to be used for playback.

R

COLOR

B

G

1. Rotate the mode dial to

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the

4. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

button to access the [COLOR] menu.

FULL COLOR

and turn your camera on.

1. Press the

button.

 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

2. Press the MENU button, then use S or T to select the desired setting and press the

3. To exit from the playback menu, press the MENU button.

RESIZE

R

DPOF

COPY

button.

Item Functional Description

Item Functional Description

COLOR Refer to the “Camera Menu-In the P ,

, , or Mode” of menu options.

DELETE Delete one or all images you captured.

Refer to section in this manual titled “Deleting Images/Video Clips” for further details.

SLIDE SHOW You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time.

This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc.
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details.
* 3 SEC. / 5 SEC. / 10 SEC.

PROTECT Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting images/Video clips” for further
details.

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Item Functional Description

R

COPY

BASIC

CUSTOM

SET :

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RESET NUMBER

DATE IMPRINT

FORMAT

QUICKVIEW

ON

OFF

POWER OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

SETTO DEFAULT

3 MIN.

ON

LOUDER

BASIC

CUSTOM

PC

SET :

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BASIC

CUSTOM

SET :

DATE & TIME

TV

LANGUAGE

LCD BRIGHTNESS

Y/M/D

NTSC

ENGLISH

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QUALITY Change to set the desired quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.

CHANGE *

FINE

NORMAL

*

* ECONOMY

RESIZE Changes the size of a recorded image.

2560x1920

*

*

2048x1536

1280x960

*

*

640x480

and date displayed in DPOF format. You can print images easily just by inserting the
memory card to a DPO F-compatible printer or a print shop. Refer to the section in this

DPOF Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints

DPOF

manual titled “Setting the DPOF” for further details.

COPY TO Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera’s internal memory to a
CARD memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed

and some files in internal memory.
* YES / NO

Setup Menu

This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera.

1

QUICK
VIEW

1. Rotate the mode dial to

2. Press

or to select the [BASIC] / [CUSTOM] menu.

Y/M/D

NTSC

PAL

and turn your camera on.

S

3. Use S or T to select the desired option item, then press the

4. To exit from the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to other desired mode again.

 BASIC settings

Item Functional Description

BEEPER This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound and the camera sound each

time you press the camera button.
* LOUDER / SOFT / OFF

POWER OFF If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera

is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.
* 2 MIN. / 3 MIN. / 5 MIN. / OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography.

* ON / OFF

T

button.

USB

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Item Functional Description

D

1

QUICK

VIEW

Y/M/D

NTSC

PAL

SET TO Returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default settings. The time
DEFAULT setting will not be reset.

* YES / NO

RESET Set whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This
NUMBER creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created

folder from number 0001. If you want to reset the file number, be sure that no
images are recorded in the internal memory or the SD memory card.

DATE IMPRINT The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function

DATE

FORMAT Erases all images and reformats the SD card loaded in your camera. Protected

* YES / NO

must be activated before the image is captured.
* ON / OFF

images are also erased. SD card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected.
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal
Memory” for further details.
* YES / NO

QUICK VIEW Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you

have taken the shot.
* ON / OFF

 CUSTOM settings

Item Functional Description

DATE & TIME This sets the date and the time.

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.
* Y/M/D
* D/M/Y
* M/D/Y

TV Sets video output system of the video equipment that you are going to connect

to the camera.
* PAL / NTSC

LANGUAGE Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Choosing the Screen Language” for
further details.

LCD This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor.

BRIGHTNESS The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.

USB Select to choose one of the following modes for further settings.

* PC / PICTBRIDGE / PC CAM.

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CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER
DEVICES

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SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Image Sensor CCD
Effective pixels 5.0 Megapixels
Image size Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480

Video clip: 320 x 240

Image quality Still image: Fine, Normal, Economy

Movie image: Economy

Recording media 12MB internal memory

SD memory card (up to 512MB)

File format Motion JPEG (AVI); PictBridge support;

PC-CAM support (QVGA around 20f/s)

Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8

Focal length: 5.4mm-16.2mm (Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 32~98mm)

Focus range Normal: 50cm - infinity

Macro: 6cm - infinity (Wide)

35cm - infinity (Tele)

LCD monitor 2.0” LTPS color LCD

High-resolution 130K pixels display
Self-timer 10 sec delay, 2 sec delay, 10+2 sec delay
Exposure compensation -2.0EV~ +2.0EV (in 0.3EV increments)
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Sunset, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200
Interface DC-IN jack, USB connector, A/V terminal
Power 2 x AA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries

AC-DC Adapter (3V/2.5A)
Dimension Approx. 91 x 61 x 27 mm
Weight Approx. 130g (without batteries and the SD memory card)

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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APPENDIX



Troubleshooting Guide





Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions

Power does not
turn on.

Camera suddenly
powers down.

Image is not captured
when the shutter
button is pressed.

Flash does not fire.

Continuous shooting
is not possible.

Cannot transfer files
over a USB connection.

* The battery has run out.
* The battery is not oriented correctly.
* The battery cover is not closed properly.
* The AC power adapter (optional)

is disconnected.

* The function of POWER OFF in the

has been activated.

* The battery has run out.

* The camera is in the

* Memory is full.

* NO FLASH is selected in flash mode.

* The camera is in BURST/AEB/

mode.

* The capacity of the built-in memory or

SD memory card is full.

* USB cable is not connected securely.
* USB driver is not installed.
* Camera is turned off.

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* Load new or fully charged battery.

* Load the battery in the correct direction.
* Close the battery cover correctly.
* Properly connect the AC power

adapter.

* Set the option of POWER OFF to OFF.

mode

* Turn the power back on or charge the

battery.

* Rotate the mode dial to

, or .

* Transfer the desired files to your

computer and then delete unnecessary
files, or use a different memory card.

* Select a different flash mode.

(Video)

* Select [SINGLE] in the capture mode.

* Insert a new SD memory card.

* Check all connections.
* Install the USB driver on your computer.
* Turn on the camera.

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CARE AND STORAGE

Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera
will provide years of service.

Camera care

 Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.
 Turn off the camera when transporting.
 This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory

card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera.

 When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand. Water, sand,

dust, or salt can damage the camera.

 Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun; the CCD may

be damaged.

Storage

 Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long periods of disuse,

store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying agent.

 Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods.
 Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.
 During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the camera out of

storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.

Cleaning

 If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera

or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch the surface.

 To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens with a cloth or

tissue designed for optics. Use lens cleaning fluid if necessary.

 Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.
 Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.

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LCD monitor care

 The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99.99% of the

pixels operate properly. Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright points;
this is not monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image.

 Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged.
 In cold temperatures, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the

display will function normally.

 If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.

Batteries

 Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping

spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power when
they warm up.

 In cold environments, the use of Ni-MH batteries is recommended over alkaline batteries for better

performance.

 If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even if their charge

seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation.

Operating temperatures and conditions

 Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun,

or to extreme humidity.

 When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent

condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from
the bag.

Memory cards

The following may cause data loss or damage:

 Improper use of the card.
 Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.
 Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
 Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.
 Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing the

card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).

 Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.
 Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary.

Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data.

Before important events and journeys

 Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.
 Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction.

Copyright

 TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized

recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images
of performances, exhibitions, etc., is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright.
Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws.

Questions and service

 If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica

Minolta distributor in your area.

 Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Konica Minolta Service Facility.

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