Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xi User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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9222-2783-11 SY-A209

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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

This manual contains information regarding products introduced before October, 2002. To obtain
compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed
on the back cover of this manual.

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

Minolta DiMAGE Xi digital camera
Lithium-ion battery NP-200
Lithium-ion battery charger BC-200
Hand strap HS-DG100
16MB SD Memory Card
AV cable AVC-200
USB cable USB-500
DiMAGE software CD-ROM
PDF DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility manual on CD-ROM
PDF Camera manual on CD-ROM
Quick Reference Guide
Minolta International Warranty Certificate

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Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System.
Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Power PC is a trademark of the
International Business Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

DANGER

NP-200 Lithium-ion batteries

The DiMAGE Xi operates on a small, but 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.

• 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 within the voltage range specified on the charger unit. An inappropri­ate charger or current 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.

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

WARNING

General warnings and cautions for product use.

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.

• Only use the battery specified in this manual.

• Only use 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 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.

• Keep the battery, 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.

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

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• 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 look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may damage your
eyesight or cause blindness.

• Do not look at the sun or strong light sources directly through the viewfinder or lens. It may damage
your eyesight or cause blindness.

• 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 Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required .

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• 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.

• 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.

CAUTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................10

Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................12

Charging the lithium-ion battery ..............................................................................................12

Changing the lithium-ion battery..............................................................................................13

Battery-condition indicator .......................................................................................................14

Auto power off..........................................................................................................................14

AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................15

Attaching the hand strap .........................................................................................................15

Installing and removing a memory card ..................................................................................16

About memory cards ...............................................................................................................17

Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................18

Recording mode ...................................................................................................................................20

Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................20

Setting the camera to record images ......................................................................................20

Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................21

LCD monitor display - recording mode....................................................................................22

Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................22

Basic recording operation........................................................................................................23

Focus lock................................................................................................................................24

Focus range.............................................................................................................................24

Focus signals...........................................................................................................................25

The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important
information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered
in the recording-mode section between pages 20 and 29, and the playback-mode section between
pages 54 and 60. Read the data-transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to
a computer.

Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus.The menu navigation sections
concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the
navigation sections.

The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the operation of the
camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided. Please store this manual in
a safe place.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

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Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................25

Flash modes ............................................................................................................................26

Flash range - Automatic operation ..........................................................................................27

Flash signals............................................................................................................................27

Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................28

Drive modes ............................................................................................................................30

Single-frame advance.................................................................................................30

Continuous advance ...................................................................................................31

Self-timer.....................................................................................................................32

Movie recording ..........................................................................................................33

Audio recording...........................................................................................................34

Image size ...............................................................................................................................35

Image quality ...........................................................................................................................36

The frame counter and memory card capacity .......................................................................37

White balance..........................................................................................................................38

Automatic white balance.............................................................................................38

Preset white balance ..................................................................................................39

Auto reset ................................................................................................................................40

Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................41

Instant playback.......................................................................................................................42

Voice memo.............................................................................................................................43

Camera sensitivity - ISO..........................................................................................................44

Flash range and camera sensitivity ............................................................................44

LCD brightness........................................................................................................................45

Auto-power-off menu settings..................................................................................................45

Audio signals ...........................................................................................................................45

Imprinting the date and time....................................................................................................46

Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................47

Setting the date format ............................................................................................................47

Exposure compensation ..........................................................................................................48

What is an Ev? ........................................................................................................................49

Spot AF....................................................................................................................................50

Display button - recording mode .............................................................................................52

A short guide to photography ..................................................................................................53

Playback mode ....................................................................................................................................54

Single-frame playback display .................................................................................................54

Viewing images and playing back audio recordings................................................................55

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Deleting single images ............................................................................................................55

Display button - playback mode ..............................................................................................56

Enlarged playback ...................................................................................................................57

Navigating the playback-mode menu ......................................................................................58

Frame-selection screen ...........................................................................................................60

Audio captioning ......................................................................................................................61

Deleting image and audio files ................................................................................................62

Locking image and audio files.................................................................................................63

About DPOF ............................................................................................................................64

Creating a DPOF print order ...................................................................................................64

E-mail copy..............................................................................................................................66

Folder name.............................................................................................................................67

File # memory..........................................................................................................................68

Setting the language................................................................................................................69

Formatting memory cards .......................................................................................................70

Video output ............................................................................................................................70

Viewing images on a television ...............................................................................................71

Data-transfer mode...............................................................................................................................72

DiMAGE Xi system requirements............................................................................................72

Connecting the camera to a computer ....................................................................................73

Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE.....................................................................................75

Automatic installation..................................................................................................75

Manual installation ......................................................................................................76

Connecting to Mac OS 8.6 ......................................................................................................78

QuickTime system requirements.............................................................................................78

Auto power off - data-transfer mode........................................................................................78

Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode ...................................................................79

Memory card folder organization.............................................................................................80

Disconnecting the camera from the computer ........................................................................82

Windows 98 and 98SE ...............................................................................................82

Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ..................................................................82

Macintosh....................................................................................................................83

Appendix ....................................................................................................................................84

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................84

System accessories (sold separately).....................................................................................89

Care and storage.....................................................................................................................90

Technical specifications ...........................................................................................................94

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NAMES OF PARTS

* 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. 90).

Flash (p. 26)

Self-timer lamp (p. 32)

Lens*

Main switch

Microphone

Tr ipod socket

Battery/Card chamber door (p. 13, 16)

DC terminal (p. 15)

Strap eyelet (p. 15)

Shutter-release button

Viewfinder window*

(Located on the bottom of the body.)

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AV-out-terminal/USB-port cover

Viewfinder*

Indicator lamp (p. 87)

Mode switch

Left key

Right key

Zoom lever (p. 21)

LCD monitor*

Display button (p. 52, 56)

Flash-mode/delete button (p. 26, 55)

Menu button

Enter button

Speaker

Recording mode (p. 20)

Playback mode (p. 54)

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GETTING UP AND RUNNING

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

This section covers how to prepare your camera for use. Details on the use and installation of the
battery and memory card are given as well as how to attach the hand strap and optional AC adapter.

Charging the lithium-ion battery

Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery,
read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the sup­plied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 91
for battery care and storage.

Plug the power cord into the charger unit (1).

With the battery terminals toward the front and the label
face up, slide the battery into the charger (2).

Plug the charger into a live household outlet.

• After a few seconds, the indicator lamp (3) will glow to
show the battery is charging. The lamp will go out
when the battery has been charged. Charging time is
approximately eighty minutes.

Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

Remove the battery from the charger (4).

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• To use the charger when traveling abroad, the power
cord must meet the requirements of the country of the
destination. AC cords for other regions are available
separately, see page 89.

Changing the lithium-ion battery

To remove the battery, move the latch towards the back of
the camera until the battery is released (5). Pull the bat­tery out of the chamber (6).

This digital camera uses one NP-200 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety
warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should be turned
off.

Close the battery-chamber door (7) and slide it toward
the top of the camera to engage the safety catch (8).

• After installing the battery, the set-time/date message
may appear on the monitor.The clock and calendar is
set in the setup 1 section of the menu (p. 18). An
internal battery protects the clock, calender, and
memory settings for more than 24 hours if the camera
is used for at least 5 minutes before removing the
battery.

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5

Move the battery latch towards the back of the camera to
insert the battery (3). Slide the battery into the battery cham­ber (4) with the battery terminals first until it is caught by the
latch.

Slide the battery-chamber door toward the bottom of the camera to
release the safety catch (1). Open the door (2).

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GETTING UP AND RUNNING

Battery-condition indicator

Full-battery icon - the battery is fully charged. This icon is displayed for three
seconds when the camera is on or switched between the recording or play­back mode.

If power is insufficient for camera operation, the indicator lamp next to the
viewfinder will turn red and blink for three seconds. The shutter will not
release. The battery must be recharged.

Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery should be
replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and
remains on the monitor until the battery is recharged. If the power level falls
below this level when the camera is on, the battery-exhausted message will
appear just before the camera shuts down.

Auto power off

To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if an operation is not made within three min­utes. To restore power, press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-off period can be
changed in the setup 1 section of the recording and playback-mode menu (p. 28, 58). When the cam­era is connected to a computer, the auto-power-off period is set to ten minutes and cannot be
changed.

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

Half-full-battery icon - the battery is partially charged. This icon is displayed
for three seconds. The LCD monitor will turn off when the flash is charging.

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AC adapter (sold separately)

The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered from a
household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is
interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC adapter model
AC-4 is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, and AC-5 is for use in all
other areas.

Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (1).

Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.

Do not change the power supply while the camera is on.

Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.

Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the
camera is accidentally dropped.

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Attaching the hand strap

Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the
camera body (1).

Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten
(2).

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GETTING UP AND RUNNING

Installing and removing a memory card

Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and then
release (3). The card should catch in the slot.

• Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera.
Always push the card in straight, never at an angle. Never force
the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is orientated
correctly.

• If a MultiMediaCard is inserted incorrectly, it will lock, but the
card chamber door will not close.

To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release
(4). The card can now be pulled out.

Close the battery-chamber door (5) and slide it toward the top of
the camera to engage the safety catch (6).

Slide the battery-chamber door toward the bottom of the camera
to release the safety catch (1). Open the door (2).

An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be
inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted,
a no-card warning will appear on the LCD monitor; the shutter can
still be released.

Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not orange

and blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be

damaged, and data lost.

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The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD
Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using
large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer.

The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent image
data from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the
card, the data will be protected. However, when the card is protect­ed, images cannot be recorded. If an attempt is made to record or
delete an image with the camera, the card-locked message will
appear and the LED lamps near the viewfinder will turn red and
blink quickly. For memory card care and store see page 90.

If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the inserted card in
the camera may need to be formatted. A card used in another
camera may also have to be formatted before being used. A card
can be formatted in the setup 2 section of the playback menu (p.

58). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is perma­nently erased.

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Write­protect
switch

Lock
position

About memory cards

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GETTING UP AND RUNNING

Setting the date and time

After initially inserting a memory card and charging the 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. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language,
refer to page 69.

Turn the camera on by pressing the main
switch near the shutter-release button (1).

Slide the mode switch to the playback posi­tion (2).

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The date and time can be set on the play­back menu. Navigating the menu is simple.
The menu button (3) turns the menu on and
off. The zoom lever and left and right keys
(4) control the cursor and change settings
on the menu. The enter button (5) selects
menu options and sets adjustments.

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Press the menu button to active the playback
menu.

Use the right key to highlight the setup 1
tab at the top of the menu.

Use the zoom lever to highlight the
date/time-set menu option.

Press the enter button to display the date/time setting
screen.

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

Press the enter button to set the clock and calendar.
The playback menu will be displayed.

Press the menu button to close the playback menu.

Enter

Date/Time set

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Setup 1Basic

LCD brightness

Power off

Audio signals

Date/Time set

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3 min.

On

-

Setup 2

Date format YYYY/MM/DD

Press the right key. “Enter” will appear on
the right side of the menu.

Playback menu: setup 1 section

Date/Time setting screen

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RECORDING MODE

RECORDING MODE

This section covers the basic recording operation as well as advanced recording functions. To start
using the camera, read pages 20 through 29. Many of the recording functions are controlled with
menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions
of the settings immediately follow the navigation section.

Handling the camera

While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with
your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep
your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the
camera steadily.

When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is
above the lens with the shutter-release button to the top. Take care not
to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.

Setting the camera to record images

Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch (1).

Slide the mode switch to the recording position (2).

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Using the zoom lens

This camera is equipped with a unique 5.7 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 111mm
lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is controlled by the zoom lever at the back of the camera.

In 35mm photography, focal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide-angle; the angle of view is
larger than that of the human eye. Above 50mm is referred to as telephoto and makes distant objects
appear closer. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

To zoom in on the subject, push the
zoom lever up.

To zoom out, push the zoom lever
down.

The digital-zoom function can double
the power of the lens. The digital zoom
is activated in the custom section of the
recording-mode menu (p. 28).

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RECORDING MODE

LCD monitor display - recording mode

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held
safely, the camera-shake warning indicator will appear on the monitor and the
viewfinder indicator lamp will turn green and blink slowly. Camera shake is
slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the
telephoto position of the lens than at the wide­angle position. Although the warning appears,
the shutter can still be released. If the warning

appears, place the camera on a tripod or use the built-in flash.

Camera-shake warning

Microphone indicator

Exposure compensation (p. 48)

White balance (p. 38)

Digital zoom (p. 41)

Image size (p. 35)
Image quality (p. 36)
Battery-condition indicator(p. 14)

Drive mode (p. 30)
Frame counter (p. 37)

Focus signals (p. 27)

Recording mode

Flash modes (p. 26)

Camera-shake warning

Wide focus frame (p. 50)

Spot focus area (p. 50)

Date-imprinting indicator (p. 46)

Camera-sensitivity display (p. 44)

Basic recording operation

Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus
and exposure.

• The focus signals (p. 25) on the monitor and the indicator lamp next
to the viewfinder will confirm that the image is in focus. If the monitor
focus signal is red or the indicator lamp
is green and blinks quickly, the camera
was unable to focus on the subject.
Repeat the previous steps until the focus
signal is white and the lamp glows
steadily.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the pic­ture.

• After the shutter releases, the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder
will turn orange and blink indicating image data is being written to
the memory card. Never remove a memory card while data is being
transferred.

• The image can be previewed after it is captured by continuing to hold
down the shutter-release button. This function is disabled if the
monitor is off. Instant playback also can be used (p.42).

Turn the camera on and slide the mode switch to the recording position.

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Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD monitor or cen­ter the subject in the viewfinder.

• The focus-lock function (p. 24) can be used with off-center
subjects.

• If the subject is closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle
position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto position, only use the LCD
monitor to frame the subject.

• The spot focus area can be used for focusing; press the enter
button for about 1 second to activate the area (p. 50).

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RECORDING MODE

Focus lock

The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and
outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the
camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button.

Place the subject within the monitor focus frame or center the
subject in the viewfinder. Press and hold the shutter-release
button partway down to lock the focus.

• The focus signal on the monitor and the
viewfinder indicator lamp will indicate if the
focus is locked.

Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button,
recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter­release button all the way down to take the picture.

Focus range

The focus range is 25cm (0.8ft.) to infinity. Both the LCD monitor and viewfinder can be used to
frame the subject. However, because of parallax, only the monitor’s live image will be accurate with
subjects closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto posi­tion.

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Focus signals

Special focusing situations

This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus icon in the lower right cor­ner of the LCD monitor and the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus status. The
shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not.

The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. In these situations the focus-lock function
(p. 24) can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then
the image can be recomposed to take the picture.

The subject in the
focus frame is low in
contrast.

The subject is too
dark.

Two subjects at differ­ent distances overlap
in the focus frame.

The subject is near a
very bright object or
area.

Focus confirmed - the LCD monitor focus signal is white and the

viewfinder indicator lamp is green and steady.

Cannot focus - the LCD monitor focus signal is red and the

viewfinder indicator lamp is green and blinking quickly. When the
AF system cannot focus, the focus is set to 20m (65.6ft) or 2m
(6.5ft) when using the flash.

Focus signal

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RECORDING MODE

Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions.

Red-eye reduction - the flash fires multiple bursts before the main flash burst to reduce red-eye; an

effect caused by light reflected from the retina. Use in low-light conditions when taking photographs
of people or animals, the pre-flashes contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.

Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure
regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash
can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by
strong direct light or sunshine.

Flash modes

The flash can be used when taking still images. To set the flash
mode, simply press the flash mode/delete button (1) on the back of
the camera until the desired mode is displayed. The active flash mode
is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor. When the cam­era is turned off and auto reset (p.40) is active, the flash mode is
reset to autoflash with red-eye reduction if this mode was last set, if
not the mode will be reset to autoflash. While the flash is charg­ing, the shutter cannot be released.

Autoflash

Flash

cancel

Autoflash with

red-eye reduction

Fill-flash

Night

portrait

The flash modes are displayed in the following order:

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Flash range - Automatic operation

The camera automatically controls the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be
within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’
wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position. The flash ranged can be changed with camera
sensitivity (ISO), see page 44.

Wide-angle position Telephoto position

Flash signals

The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of the flash.
When the lamp is red and blinks quickly, the flash is charging and the
shutter will not release. When the lamp turns green, the flash is charged
and ready to fire.

Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural
light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The camera-shake
warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 22).

Night portrait - for flash portraits at night. The camera automatical­ly balances the flash and background exposures. When taking por­traits, ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter
will still be open for the background exposure. The red-eye reduc­tion function is used with night portrait.

0.25m ~ 2.5m (0.8 ft. ~ 8.2 ft.)0.25m ~ 3.2m (0.8 ft. ~ 10.5 ft.)

Basic Custom Setup 1

Drive mode

Image size

Quality

White balance

Single

2048X1536

Standard

Auto

Camera operations and recording functions are controlled on the menu. Navigating the menu is
simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The zoom lever and left and right keys control
the cursor and change settings on the menu. The enter button selects menu options and sets
adjustments.

Navigating the recording-mode menu

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RECORDING MODE

To activate the recording-mode menu, press the menu button.

When the desired menu section is displayed, use the zoom lever to scroll through the
menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right key; the settings will
be displayed with the current setting indicated by an arrow.

• To return to the menu options, press the left key.

Press the enter button to select the highlighted
setting.

Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to
the menu options and the new setting will be displayed.
Changes can continue to be made. To return to the
recording mode, press the menu button.

Use the zoom lever to highlight the new setting.

• If “Enter” is displayed, press the enter button to display the setting screen.

The “Basic” tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys to
highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.

Auto reset

On

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Date imprint

4X

LCD brightness

Digital zoomSingle

White balance

2048 X 1536

Audio rec.

Drive mode

Refer to the following sections for details
on the menu options and their settings.
The setup 1 section can be accessed from
both the recording-mode and playback
menu (p. 58).

Image size

Basic

Quality

Auto reset

1600 X 1200

1280 X 960

640 X 480

Super fine
Fine
Standard

Economy

Auto

Fluorescent

Tungsten

Cloudy

Daylight

Custom

Instant playback

Voice memo

On / Off

2X

On / Off

Setup 1

Enter

3 minutes

5 minutes

30 minutes

Enter

YYYY/MM/DD

DD/MM/YYYY

MM/DD/YYYY

10 minutes

1 minute

Date/Time set

Date format

Power off

On / Off

Sensitivity

ISO100

Off

ISO50

ISO200

ISO400

On / Off

Audio signals On

SoundFX only
w/o soundFX
Off

Continuous
Self-timer
Movie

Auto