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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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9222-2725-11 SY-A402/0402
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EFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction
manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using
this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.
DiMAGE Z2 digital camera
Neck strap NS-DG6000
Lens cap LF-242 A
Shoe cap SC-1000
SD Memory Card
AV cable AVC-400
USB cable USB-500
4 AA alkaline batteries
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
ArcSoft VideoImpression CD-ROM
DiMAGE Z2 Quick Reference Guide
DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM
Konica Minolta International Warranty Certificat
This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta.
Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories.
Before you begin
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica
Minolta Camera, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer
Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official
name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered trademark of the
Intel Corporation. Power PC is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.
QuickTime is a trademark used under license. ArcSoft and VideoImpression are trademarks or registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
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.
•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.
For proper and safe use
WARNING
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OR PROPER AND SAFE USE
• 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.
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•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.
CAUTION
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. This section of the manual
covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for
recording, viewing, and deleting images.
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.
About this manual
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................10
Getting up and running ........................................................................................................................12
Attaching the strap and lens cap ............................................................................................12
Inserting batteries....................................................................................................................13
Battery condition indicator......................................................................................................14
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................14
Connecting the optional AC adapter ......................................................................................15
Changing the memory card.....................................................................................................16
Turning on the camera and displays .......................................................................................17
Setting the date and time........................................................................................................18
Setting the menu language .....................................................................................................19
Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................20
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................20
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................20
Recording images automatically.............................................................................................21
Basic recording operation.......................................................................................................22
` Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection.........................................................................23
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................24
Focus range.............................................................................................................................24
Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................25
Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................25
Flash modes............................................................................................................................26
Flash range - auto-recording mode ........................................................................................27
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................27
i+button ...................................................................................................................................28
Adjusting monitor brightness ..................................................................................................28
Digital subject programs .........................................................................................................29
Basic playback.....................................................................................................................................30
Single-frame playback and histogram display........................................................................30
Viewing and rotating images ...................................................................................................31
Deleting single images ............................................................................................................31
i+ button ..................................................................................................................................32
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................33
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Advanced recording.............................................................................................................................34
Recording mode display .........................................................................................................34
Macro ......................................................................................................................................35
Program (P) exposure mode ...................................................................................................36
Aperture priority (A) exposure mode.......................................................................................36
Shutter priority (S) exposure mode .........................................................................................37
Manual (M) exposure mode ....................................................................................................38
Time exposures.......................................................................................................................39
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................40
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................41
Focus area selection ...............................................................................................................42
Attaching an accessory flash ..................................................................................................43
Navigating the recording menus .............................................................................................44
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................46
Self-timer .................................................................................................................................47
Using the continuous-advance modes ...................................................................................48
Continuous-advance notes .....................................................................................................49
Using the progressive-capture modes....................................................................................50
Progressive-capture notes ......................................................................................................51
Bracketing ...............................................................................................................................52
What is an Ev? ........................................................................................................................53
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................54
Auto DSP.................................................................................................................................56
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................56
Focus modes...........................................................................................................................57
White balance..........................................................................................................................58
Automatic white balance .................................................................................................58
Preset white balance .......................................................................................................58
Custom white balance.....................................................................................................59
Full-time AF .............................................................................................................................60
Flash mode..............................................................................................................................60
Flash compensation ................................................................................................................60
Metering modes ......................................................................................................................61
Camera sensitivity - ISO .........................................................................................................62
Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................62
Color mode..............................................................................................................................63
Contrast...................................................................................................................................63
Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................64
Custom key function ...............................................................................................................65
Image size (Movie)...................................................................................................................66
Frame rate ...............................................................................................................................66
Movie file sizes ........................................................................................................................66
Optical zoom ...........................................................................................................................67
Movie mode.............................................................................................................................67
A short guide to photography..............................................................................................................68
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Advanced playback..............................................................................................................................70
Playing back movies ...............................................................................................................70
Capturing a movie frame.........................................................................................................70
Navigating the playback-mode menu .....................................................................................72
Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................74
Delete ......................................................................................................................................75
Format .....................................................................................................................................76
Lock.........................................................................................................................................77
Movie editing...........................................................................................................................78
Copy and E-mail Copy............................................................................................................80
Slide Show ..............................................................................................................................82
About DPOF ............................................................................................................................84
DPOF setup.............................................................................................................................84
Date print.................................................................................................................................85
Index print ...............................................................................................................................85
Viewing images on a television ...............................................................................................86
Setup menu .........................................................................................................................................87
Opening the setup menu.........................................................................................................87
Navigating the setup menu .....................................................................................................88
LCD monitor brightness ..........................................................................................................90
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................90
Instant playback ......................................................................................................................90
Lens accessory .......................................................................................................................91
Language.................................................................................................................................91
File number (#) memory ..........................................................................................................91
Folder name ............................................................................................................................92
Noise reduction .......................................................................................................................92
Date and time setup................................................................................................................93
Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................93
Reset default ...........................................................................................................................94
Audio signals ...........................................................................................................................95
Focus signal ............................................................................................................................96
Shutter FX................................................................................................................................96
Volume .....................................................................................................................................96
Video output ............................................................................................................................96
Transfer mode .........................................................................................................................96
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Data-transfer mode..............................................................................................................................97
System requirements ..............................................................................................................97
Connecting the camera to a computer ...................................................................................98
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE ....................................................................................99
Automatic installation ......................................................................................................99
Manual installation.........................................................................................................100
Memory card folder organization ..........................................................................................102
Auto power save - data-transfer mode.................................................................................103
Disconnecting the camera ...................................................................................................104
Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition .............................................................................104
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP .....................................................................104
Macintosh ......................................................................................................................105
Changing the memory card .................................................................................................106
Uninstalling the driver software - Windows ..........................................................................107
PictBridge..............................................................................................................................108
Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................109
Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................110
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................114
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................114
Care and storage...................................................................................................................116
Camera care ..................................................................................................................116
Storage ..........................................................................................................................116
Cleaning.........................................................................................................................116
LCD monitor care ..........................................................................................................117
Batteries.........................................................................................................................117
Operating temperatures and conditions........................................................................117
Memory cards................................................................................................................118
Before important events and journeys ..........................................................................119
Copyright .......................................................................................................................119
Questions and service ...................................................................................................119
QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................120
VideoImpression system requirements .................................................................................120
Technical specifications ........................................................................................................122
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AMES 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. 116).
Names of parts
Shutter-release button
Lens*
Self-timer lamp (p. 47)
Flash (p. 26)
Strap eyelet (p. 12)
The USB port and AV-out terminal are located behind the card-slot door. The battery-chamber door
(p. 13) and tripod socket are located on the bottom of the body.
Speaker
Microphone
Card-slot door (p. 16)
Diopter-adjustment
dial (p. 17)
AF window*
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Viewfinder* (p. 17)
LCD monitor*
Access lamp
Exposure-mode dial (p. 21, 29,
36 - 40)
Accessory shoe (p. 43)
Controller
Zoom lever
(p. 20)
Menu button
Quick View / Delete button (p. 30, 31)
Information button (p. 28, 32)
Mode switch
Main switch
DC terminal
Flash-mode button (p. 26)
Macro button (p. 35)
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An
optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer.
Availability varies with region.
Attaching the strap and lens cap
Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the outside tabs
of the lens cap to remove or attach. When the camera is
not in use, always replace the lens cap.
Pass one of the small loops of the lens-cap strap through the eyelet on the
lens cap (1). Pass the other loop through the first loop and tighten (2).
Pass the end of the neck strap through the lens-cap strap and strap eyelet
on the camera body (3).
Thread the strap through the inside of the buckle
as shown (4). Repeat with the other end of the
strap.
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Inserting batteries
Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside of the battery-chamber door. Confirm the positive and negative battery terminals
are oriented correctly.
To open the battery-chamber door, slide the lock to the open position (1).
Slide the door the the side of the camera (2) to release the safety catch.
Lift the door to open (3).
This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Do not use other types of AA batteries. The camera should be off when replacing batteries.
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the body (4) to
engage the safety catch. Slide the batter-chamber lock to the close position (5).
After installing the batteries, the set-time/date message may appear on
the monitor. The clock and calendar are set in section 2 of the setup
menu (p. 18).
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
Battery condition indicator
Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for
three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on.
Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. The battery should be replaced as
soon as possible. The monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save
power; the access lamp blinks slowly during this period.
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the
battery-condition indicator appears on the monitor. If the monitor is blank, the batteries may be
exhausted or installed incorrectly.
Auto power save
To conserve battery power, the camera turns off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation
is not made within a minute. To restore power, press any button or key, or turn the exposure-mode
dial to another position. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 1 of
the setup menu (p. 88).
Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The monitor indicator is red. The
battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically
appears and remains on the monitor until the battery is changed. The monitor will
turn off while the flash is charging to save power; the access lamp blinks slowly
during this period. If power falls below this level, the battery-exhausted message
will be displayed just before the camera shuts down. If the low-battery warning is
displayed, UHS continuous advance, both Progressive Capture drive modes, and
movie recording cannot be used.
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Connecting the optional AC adapter
The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from
an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer
or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L
is for use in North America and Japan, and AC-11 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.
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.
The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable power source and significantly extends the operating time of the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery,
holder, and charger. The battery, holder, and charger are also available separately. Contact
your local Konica Minolta dealer for information on the AC Adapter and the External Highpower Battery Pack EBP-100.
System Accessories
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
Changing the memory card
An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has
not been inserted, a no-card warning is displayed on the monitor. For more about memory cards
see page 118.
Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not
lit before removing a memory card; damage and data loss may
result.
1. Open the card-slot door by sliding the door toward the front of the camera.
2. Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and release; 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 force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is oriented correctly.
3. To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release. The card can then be pulled out.
Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.
4. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the back of the camera to close it.
A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unableto-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. A memory card can
be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). When a card is formatted, all the data on
the card is permanently erased. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the
controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:
North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/
Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com
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Tur ning on the camera and displays
Press the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch again turns
the camera off.
Around the main switch is the mode switch. This switch is used to change
between the recording and playback modes as well as the selecting the
between the monitor and viewfinder display.
Recording mode (Monitor display) - the camera can record images and the
monitor is viewed directly.
Playback mode (Monitor display) - images can be played back and edited. The
monitor is viewed directly.
To use the viewfinder in the playback mode, press and hold
the flash mode button (1) and then press and hold the information (i+) button (2) until the monitor switches to the
viewfinder position.
Camera notes
Recording mode (Viewfinder display) - the camera can record
images and the monitor is viewed through the viewfinder. The
viewfinder has a built-in diopter. While looking through the
viewfinder, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the monitor
image is sharp.
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
Use the left and right keys to select the item to be
changed.
Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.
Press the central button to set the clock and calendar.
Setting the date and time
After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, the
camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are
recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of
recording.
If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is
displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned
on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is stored without batteries for a
long period.
Date/Time setup screen
MM / DD / YYYY
00 : 00
Date/Time set
:enter
2004 . 01 . 01
Set date/time?
NoYe s
Use the left and right keys of the controller (1) to
select “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation.
Press the center of the controller to open the
date/time setup screen.
The date/time setup screen can be opened in section 2 of the
setup menu.
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Use the down key to highlight the language menu
option.
Press the central button to complete the operation.
Press the right key to display the language options.
Setting the Menu language
For customers in certain areas, the menu language may
have to be set. Press the menu button (1) to open the
menu; the appearance of the menu will depend on the position of the camera’s controls.
Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right
keys of the controller (2) move the cursor and change settings on the menu. The central button of the controller
selects menu options and sets adjustments.
Digital
Use the right key of the controller to highlight “setup”
at the top of the menu.
Image
Quality
Auto D
Drive mode
Image size
Quality
Auto DSP
Digital zoom
Drive m
Off
On
Standard
2272x1704
Single
Press the central button of the controller to open the
setup menu.
LCDbrightness
Power save
Inst.Playback
Lens acc.
Language
None
English
Off
1 min.
–
LCDbrightness
Power save
Inst.Playback
Lens acc.
Language
Français
Español
Deutsch
English
Japanese
Use the up and down keys to to select the language.
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ASIC RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING
While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly
with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep
your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold
the camera steadily. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers
or the strap.
Handling the camera
This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving
on to the other sections in the manual.
Using the zoom lens
The zoom lever controls the lens (1).
Sliding the lever to the right (T) will zoom
in to the telephoto position of the lens.
Sliding the lever to the left (W) will zoom
out to the wide-angle position.
After zooming, the zoom scale is displayed briefly. If the digital zoom is
active, the yellow section of the scale
indicates the digital-zoom range.
Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position.
Zoom scale
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Recording images automatically
Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); all camera
operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging
systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly.
While many of the camera’s systems in this mode are automatic. The flash
mode (p. 26) and drive mode (p. 46) can also be changed. Image size and
quality can be set on the auto-recording menu (p. 44).
Metering mode
*Changes to the flash mode, focus area, or drive mode are reset when the exposure-mode dial is
turned to another position.
Multi-segment (fixed)
Camera sensitivity (ISO)
Flash mode
Focus area
Focus control
Drive mode
Auto (fixed)
Autoflash (can be changed*)
Single-frame advance (can be changed*)
Color mode
White balance
Natural Color (fixed)
Auto (fixed)
Autofocus - single-shot AF (fixed)
Wide focus area (can be changed*)
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The camera uses the exposure system to control the brightness of the live monitor image. This
is achieved by varying the CCD sensitivity and controlling the aperture. The aperture can
sometimes be heard stopping down or opening up with changes in subject brightness.
Camera notes
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ASIC RECORDING
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
The example uses auto recording. Except for movie recording, the operation for
other exposure modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is
only available in the auto recording mode.
Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the
subject is within the focus range of the lens (p. 24). For very close
subjects, use the macro function (p. 35).
Basic recording operation
Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and
exposure. An AF sensor (a) is displayed to indicate the subject.
Automatic Digital Subject Selection will choose the appropriate
exposure mode, see the facing page
The focus signal (b) on the monitor will confirm focus lock. If the
focus signal is red, the camera was unable to locate the subject.
Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white. The shutter
speed (c) and aperture (d) appears and turns black to indicate the
exposure is locked.
a b
c d
The recorded image can be previewed by continuing to hold
down the shutter-release button after the image is captured.
The instant-playback function can also be used (p. 90).
Camera notes
The access lamp lights indicating image data is
being written to the memory card. Never remove a
memory card while data is being transferred.
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Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection
Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure and one of five digital
subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions and
subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in auto recording and can be
disabled in the auto-recording menu. For information on individual subject programs, see page 29.
A row of gray indicators at the top on the monitor display will indicate Automatic Digital Subject Selection is active. Place the subject
in the focus frames; the procedure is the same as the basic recording operation described on page 22.
Press the shutter-release button partway down; the AF system will
locate the subject and the Automatic Digital Subject Selection function will choose a subject program. If no indicators are displayed,
program autoexposure is active. Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to take the picture. Hold the camera steadily when
the sunset subject program is selected as exposures can be long.
Program autoexposure (the Digital Subject Program indicators disappear)
Portrait
Sports action
Landscape
Sunset
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Focus lock prevents the AF system from focusing. This can be used with off-center subjects or
when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing (p. 25).
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 lock
Focus range
0.57m–inf (1.9ft–inf)
All distances are measured from the CCD. See page 35
for the marco focus range.
Approximate location of CCD plane
Wide-angle position
2.07m–inf (6.8ft–inf.)
Te lephoto position
Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the
shutter-release button partway down.
• The focus signal indicates the focus is locked. The shutter
speed and aperture value change from white to black
indicating the exposure is locked.
•When the focus is set, an AF sensor is displayed on the live
image to indicate the point of focus.
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The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter
can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on
a subject, the focus signal will turn red. In this situation, focus-lock on an object at the same distance as the main subject and then recompose the image on the monitor 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.
When using the sports action digital subject program, the camera continually focuses when the
shutter-release button is pressed partway down; the focus frames turn red. Keep the subject within
the red focus frames. Focus lock cannot be used.
If the AF system cannot focus, focus lock can be used with object at the same distance as the main
subject or the camera can be focused manually in the Digital Subject Program or program (P) exposure modes (p. 57).
Focus signals
Special focusing situations
Focus locked.
Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system
from focusing.
Focus confirmed (P, A, S, and M continuous AF focus mode and sports action digital
subject program). Exposure continuously adjusts.
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Autoflash
Fill-flash
Slow sync. with
red-eye reduction
Autoflash with
red-eye reduction
To use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower the
flash unit to prevent it from firing.
To change the flash mode, simply press the flash
mode button (2) until the appropriate mode is indicated.
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light
and backlit conditions.
Red-eye reduction - multiple flashes are used before
the main flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect
caused by light reflected from the retina. Use in lowlight 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.
Slow sync. - flash and ambient light exposures are
balanced; red-eye reduction is used. Use slow sync.
when in dark locations to reveal background details.
Ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the
shutter may still be open for the background exposure. Because exposures can be long, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Flash cancel - the flash is down and cannot fire.
Flash modes
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
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If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be
safely hand held, the camera-shake warning appears on the LCD
monitor. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand
motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens
than at the wide-angle. Although the warning appears, the shutter
can still be released. If the warning appears, place the camera on a
tripod, use the built-in flash, or zoom the lens towards the wideangle position until the warning disappears.
Camera-shake warning
Flash range - auto-recording mode
The camera controls the flash output automatically. For
well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash
range. Distance is given from the CCD plane. 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.
0.23 - 6.1m (0.75 - 20ft.)
Approximate location of CCD plane
Wide-angle position
1.27 - 4.6m (4.2 - 15.1ft.)
Te lephoto position
Camera-shake warning
If the flash output was sufficient to illuminate the subject, the OK indicator briefly replaces the flashmode indicator after the exposure. The access lamp turns red and blinks slowly while the flash is
charging; if battery power is low, the monitor turns off during this period.
If using continuous AF or the sports action subject program with flash, the monitor image
reflects the exposure required for the flash when the shutter-release button is pressed partway
down. This may cause the monitor image to appear dark in low-light situations.
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Pressing the information (i+) button changes the monitor display. The display cycles among the
standard display, real-time histogram, and live image only.
Standard display Live image only
Information button
i+ button
Adjusting monitor brightness
Set LCD brightness
:adjust :enter
Low High
The monitor image can be made lighter or darker. The
brightness level can be set individually for viewfinder
and direct viewing. Turn the mode switch to the
appropriate position. Press and hold the information
(i+) button to open the LCD brightness screen.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the
brightness; the monitor image changes accordingly.
Press the center of the controller to set the brightness
level or press the menu button to close the screen
without applying any changes.
The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance
distribution of the live image. This histogram cannot show
the affect of flash illumination. The histogram of a recorded
image may not show the same distribution as the real-time
histogram.
Real-time histogram
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Digital subject programs
Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. The AF system continuously focuses; see page 25. When using flash, the subject must be within the flash
range (p. 27). A monopod is more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting
events.
Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above the horizon,
do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the
sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens.
Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. The use of a tripod is recommended. When
used with flash, the subject and background exposures are balanced. The flash can only
be used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a person. When using the flash, ask
your subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter will still be open for the background
exposure.
Landscape - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. Used with bright outdoor
scenery.
Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and imageprocessing systems for specific conditions
and subjects. Simply turn the exposure
mode dial to select the appropriate subject
program; the active subject program is displayed in the bottom left corner of the monitor
Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the
background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does
not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. Use
the built-in flash with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.
Exposure-mode indicator
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Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback
modes. This section covers the basic operations in both
modes. The playback mode has additional functions, see
page 70.
To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode
switch to the playback position (1).
To view images from the recording mode, press the Quick
View / delete button (2).
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BASIC PLAYBACK
Single-frame playback and histogram display
Date of capture
Frame number/ total number of images
Lock indicator (p. 75)
DPOF indicator (p. 78)
Image size (p. 54)
Image quality (p. 54)
Time of
capture
Shutter speed
Aperture value
White-balance
setting (p. 58)
Sensitivity
setting (p. 62)
Degree of exposure
compensation (p. 41)
Folder name
Folder number - image file number
Mode
indicator
To display the histogram display, press the up key of the controller. Press the down key to
return to single-frame playback.
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The histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image from black (left) to white (right). The
256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can
be used to evaluate exposure, but displays no color information.
Quick View / Delete button
In Quick View or the playback mode, use the
left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the
images.
To rotate a vertical image, press the down key to
cycle through the three positions: 90° counterclockwise, 90° clockwise, and horizontal.
To return to the recording mode from Quick View,
press the menu button or shutter-release button
partway down.
The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered.
To delete the displayed image, press the QV/delete
button. A confirmation screen will appear.
Press the central button of the controller to delete the image.
Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes,” “No” will cancel the operation.
Viewing and rotating images
Deleting single images
Delete this frame?
No
Ye s
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Full display
Index playback
In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border. When the image
is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, the lock and printing status, and the frame
number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted image can be deleted using the QV/delete button (p. 31), or a movie clip can be played by pressing the central button
of the controller. When the display button is pressed again, the highlighted image will be displayed
in the single-frame playback mode.
The information (i+) button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display
cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback.
Image only
i+ button
Information button
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Enlarged playback
Use the four-way keys of the controller to scroll the image. When scrolling, the
arrows in the display will disappear when the edge of the image has been reached.
In single-frame playback in Quick View or the playback mode, a still image can be enlarged up to
6X in 0.2 increments for closer examination.
To exit the enlarged playback mode, press the menu button.
The information (i+) button switches between showing the full display and the image
only.
With the image to be magnified
displayed, slide the zoom lever
to the right (T) to activate the
enlarged playback mode. The
degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Slide the zoom lever to the right
(T) to increase the image magnification. Slide the lever to the left
(W) to decrease the magnification.
The locator in the top right corner of the monitor indicates the area of the image
being displayed.
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ADVANCED RECORDING
This section cover the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basic recording section before moving on to this section.
3. Flash-mode indicator (p. 26)
7. White-balance indicator (p. 58)
8. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 62)
12. Metering-mode indicator (p. 61)
10. Camera-shake warning (p. 27)
13. Shutter-speed display
14. Aperture display
25. Digital-zoom display (p. 56)
19. Drive-mode indicator (p. 46)
17. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 93)
18. Frame counter (p. 55)
25. Color-mode indicator (p. 63)
23. Image-size display (p. 54)
22. Image-quality indicator (p. 54)
2. Mode indicator
A. Focus frame
B. Spot metering area (p. 61)
11. Exposure-mode indicator (p. 36 - 38)
15. Macro-mode indicator (p. 35)
9. Exposure-compensation display (p. 41)
4. Flash-compensation display (p. 60)
Recording mode display
1. Wide-angle converter indicator (p. 91)
5. Sharpness display (p. 64)
6. Contrast display (p. 63)
20. Manual-focus scale (p. 57)
16. Manual-focus indicator (p. 57)
21. Battery-condition indicator (p. 14)
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macro
Approximate location of CCD
plane
Wide-angle position: 14 - 107cm (6.7 - 42.1 in.)
Te lephoto position: 127 - 257cm (50.0 - 101 in.)
Super-macro indicator
Tw o macro modes are available: Super Macro and standard
macro. Super Macro allows the camera to focus as close as 3
cm (1.7 in.) from the front of the lens or 10 cm (3.5 in.) from the
CCD. When Super Macro is selected, the lens automatically
zooms to the 11.1mm focal-length position and cannot be
changed. Standard macro allows the zoom to be used. The
minimum focus distance changes with focal length, see below.
Press the macro button (1) to select the macro mode. The
modes cycle among standard macro, Super Macro, and off.
The following chart lists the Super Macro and standard macro
ranges. All distances are measured from the CCD.
10 - 107cm (4.3 - 42.1 in.)
Super Macro (at a focal length of 11.1mm)
Standard macro
Innovation and creativity is the cornerstone of Minolta’s success.
The Electro-zoom X was an exercise in camera design and
received a great deal of attention when it was unveiled at
Photokina in 1966.
The Electro-zoom X was an electronically controlled aperture-priority mechanical SLR with a built-in 30 - 120mm f/3.5 zoom lens
giving twenty 12 X 17mm images on a roll of 16mm film. The shutter-release button and battery chamber are located in the grip.
Only a few prototypes were built making it one of Minolta’s rarest
camera.
Konica Minolta History
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The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure the correct exposure. When aperture priority is selected, the
aperture value on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears
next to it. The flash mode can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction,
or slow sync. with red-eye reduction (p. 26).
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The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to
ensure correct exposures. This exposure mode allows photographers to shoot
without worry about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of
the exposure are displayed on the monitor when the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down. If shutter speed and aperture displays turn red, the scene
is beyond the exposure control range of the camera.
Prrogram (P) Exposure mode
Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the
aperture. The aperture value can be changed in 1/3
stop increments. Press the shutter-release button
partway down to activate the exposure system; the
corresponding shutter speed will be displayed on
the monitor.
Because the maximum aperture is not the same at the wide-angle and telephoto position, as the
lens is zoomed, the aperture will automatically shift. If the aperture value is beyond the shutterspeed range, the shutter-speed display will turn red on the monitor.
Aperture priority (A) Exposure mode
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The shutter speed and aperture control more than the exposure. The shutter speed determines
how sharp a moving subject is. The aperture controls the depth of field; the area in front of the
camera that appears sharp. For more on exposure controls, see the Short Guide to
Photography on page 68.
The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate
aperture to ensure correct exposure. When shutter priority is selected, the shutter
speed on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears next to it.
The shutter speed can be set between 1/1000 and 15 seconds. If the shutter
speed is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display will turn red. The flash
mode can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync. with
red-eye reduction (p. 26).
Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the
shutter speed. Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding aperture will be displayed on the monitor.
Shutter priority (S) Exposure mode
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Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure.
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Use the up/down keys of the controller to change the
shutter speed.
Manual (M) Exposure mode
The changes made to the exposure will be visible in the live image on the monitor. The monitor
shutter-speed and aperture display will turn red if the image is significantly underexposed or overexposed. If the monitor is black, increase the exposure until the image is visible; decrease the exposure if the monitor is white. When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the brightness of the live image may change while the camera focuses.
In manual exposure mode, the auto camera-sensitivity setting will fix the ISO value at 100. The
camera sensitivity can be changed in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 62). The flash mode can
be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync. with red-eye reduction (p. 26), but
the live image will not reflect the flash exposure.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to change the
aperture.
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A message is displayed during the exposure. Noise-reduction processing is applied to the image
after the exposure. Noise reduction can be canceled in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 92).
Time photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode.
Exposures up to thirty seconds can be made. The use of a tripod is
recommended. The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to
calculate time exposures. A separate light meter can be used to
determine the exposure.
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Time exposures
Use the down key of the controller to
decrease the shutter speed below 15 seconds
until “T” is displayed.
Set the aperture using the left/right keys of the
controller.
To take the picture, press the shutter-release
button (1) once to begin the exposure. Press it
again to end the exposure.
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Before recording, the frame counter shows the maximum time
in seconds that can be recorded on the next movie clip.
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Recording time
Frame the picture as described in the basic recording operation
section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button partway down
to set the the focus and exposure. Press the shutter-release
button all the way down and release to start recording.
Movie recording
This camera can record digital video with sound. Total recording time varies with
the image size and frame rate, see page 66. Exposure compensation and the
macro modes can be used. Other changes can be made with the movie recording
menu (p. 44).
Image size
Frame rate
The camera continues to focus during recording. The camera
will continue to record until the recording time is used or the
shutter-release button is pressed again.
Recording indicator
Remaining time
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To adjust the exposure, press the left or right controller key;
the exposure-compensation screen appears.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the exposurecompensation value. Changes to exposure are visible in the
live image.
Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the
central button of the controller to set the adjustment.
The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as
±2Ev in 1/3 increments. Exposure compensation can only be used with Digital Subject Programs,
the P, A, and S exposure modes. With Digital Subject Programs, exposure compensation is reset
when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, and
S exposure modes, exposure compensation remains in effect until reset.
Exposure compensation
When adjusting the exposure, the amount of compensation is shown in EV (p. 53). After the setting
is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays indicate the actual exposure. Because the exposure can be adjusted in fine steps, the shutter speed or aperture value displayed may not change.
When set to any value other than zero, the exposure-compensation indicator remains on the monitor as a warning.
Exposure compensation is used
when the camera’s exposure meter is
deceived by high-key or low-key
scenes. In the example, the dark
water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it too bright
and washed-out. By compensating
the exposure, detail is brought out in
the leaves, and the stones and water
appear richer.
Camera notes
–2.0Ev
–1.0Ev
Camera exposure
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Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the central
button of the controller to select the area; the other two areas disappear. Only when a focus area has been selected, can the controller
be used for other camera operations.
Take the picture as described in the basic recording section; press
the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus and exposure.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
Once a focus area is selected, it will remain active even after the picture has been taken. Press and hold the central button of the controller to return to the standard focus frames.
Press and hold the central button of the controller until the three spot focus
areas are displayed.
Focus area selection
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the desired autofocus area; the active area is blue.
Individual focus areas can be selected when recording still images. With auto recording and Digital
Subject Programs, focus area selection is reset when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another
position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M exposure modes, the selected focus area
remains active until reset.
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Attaching an accessory flash
To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used.
Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe
cap to protect the contacts.
Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the
flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until
it stops.
The following Konica Minolta flash units are compatible with this camera:
Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D)
Maxxum/Program Flash 3600HS(D)
Maxxum/Program Flash 5600HS(D)
System Accessories
When using an accessory flash, the camera uses pre-flash TTL metering to determine exposure.
The flash modes available when using an optional flash unit varies with the
exposure mode. Autoflash can only be used with auto, program (P), and
Digital Subject Programs. Fill-flash and slow sync. can be used with all
exposure modes except movie. Red-eye reduction cannot be used.
Because of the large distance between the flash tube and optical axis, red
eye is rarely caused by accessory flash units.
Off-camera flash cables and accessories are not compatible with this camera. The Close-up
Diffuser CD-1000 can be used, but AF speed is reduced.
Flash Notes
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Press the central button of the controller to select the
highlighted setting; some options open a selection
screen.
On the P, A, S, and M menu, use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the
appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.
The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the exposure-mode dial. There
are four menus depending on if auto recording, movie recording, Digital Subject
Programs, or the P,A,S, and M exposure modes are selected.
Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose
setting needs to be changed.
With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu options, press the left
key.
Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.
Navigating the recording menus
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting
will be displayed. To return to the recording mode, press the menu button.
Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2)
move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.
Activate the menu with the menu button.
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Drive mode
Image size
Quality
Auto DSP
Digital zoom
Single
2272x1704
Standard
On
Off
Drive mode
Image size
Quality
Focus mode
Digital zoom
Single
2272x1704
Standard
Autofocus
Off
Drive mode
Image size
Quality
Key func.
Single
Standard
Auto
Flash mode
Focus mode
Full-time AF
Flash mode
Metering mode
Single AF
On
Autoflash
0
MultiSegment
Flash comp.
Sensitivity
Digital zoom
Color mode
Contrast
Auto
Off
NaturalColor
Normal
Normal
Sharpness
Auto-recording menu Digital Subject Program menu
Movie menu
P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menu
Focus mode, 57
Frame rate, 66
Full-time AF, 60
Image size, 54
Image size (movie), 66
Key function, 65
Metering mode, 61
Movie mode, 67
Optical zoom, 67
Quality, 54
Sensitivity, 62
Sharpness, 64
White balance, 58
Auto DSP, 56
Color mode, 63
Contrast, 63
Digital zoom, 56
Drive mode, 46
Flash compensation, 60
Flash mode, 60, 26
Index to menu functions
White balance
Focus mode
Color mode
Cont. AF
NaturalColor
Image size
Frame rate
Optical zoom
Movie mode
320x240
15ps
Off
Auto
STD. movie
White balance
2272x1704
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The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured.
The drive mode is set on all menus except the movie menu. With
auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, the drive mode is reset
to single-frame advance when the exposure-mode dial is moved to
another position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M exposure modes, the drive mode remains in effect until changed. Refer to
the following sections for descriptions of the drive modes.
Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is
pressed (p. 22).
Continuous advance - to take up to five images images when the shutter-release button
is pressed and held.
Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter. Used for self-portraits.
Bracketing - to take a series of three images with differing exposures.
Drive modes
UHS Progressive Capture - to continuously record 1280x960 size image at 10fps.
Releasing the shutter button saves the last twelve images.
Progressive Capture - to continuously record when the shutter-release button is pressed
and held. Releasing the button saves the last five images.
UHS continuous advance - to take fifteen 1280x960 size images in one second when the
shutter-release button is pressed and held.
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Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is set on section 1 of the recording
menus (p. 44).
The self-timer can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures. When using the
camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-lifes, or close-up photographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the camera during exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator.
Shooting tips
Self-timer
The self-timer is counted down on the monitor. During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the
front of the camera (3) will start to blink and is accompanied by an audio signal. A few seconds
before the exposure, the self-timer lamp will blink rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just before the
shutter fires. To stop the countdown, slide the zoom lever to the left or right. The self-timer drive
mode is reset to single-frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 95).
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture so the
subject is within the focus frames. Press the shutterrelease button partway down to lock the exposure and
focus (1). Press the shutter-release button all the way
down to begin the countdown (2).
Because focus and exposure are determined when the
shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of
the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm
the focus with the focus signals before beginning the
countdown (p. 25).
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Using the Continuous-advance modes
The continuous-advance drive modes allow a series of
images to be captured while holding down the shutterrelease button. These drive modes are set in section 1 of the
recording menus.
Immediately after selecting the continuous option on the
menu, a selection screen is displayed to select between
standard and UHS continuous advance. Use the left/right
keys of the controller to select the continuos advance mode.
Press the central button of the controller to set the drive
mode. Pressing the menu button cancels the operation without changing the drive mode.
Drive mode
Image size
Key func.
Self-timer
Single
Progressive
Bracketing
Quality
Continuous
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording
operation section (p. 22).
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock
the focus exposure for the series.
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down
(2) to begin taking pictures; focus is locked with the first
frame. When the shutter-release button is pressed and held,
the camera will begin recording images until the maximum
number has been taken or the shutter button is released.
The maximum number of frames and the rate of capture
depends on the continuous-advance drive mode selected.
See the notes section on the following page.
White balance
:enter
:select
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The continuous-advance drive mode can caputure up to five consectutive images. The maximum
rate of capture is approximately 2.5 fps. The use of the built-in flash, the continuous-AF focus
mode, or date imprinting (p. 93) will reduce the rate of capture.
Continuous-advance notes
CONTINUOUS ADVANCE
UHS CONTINUOUS ADVANCE
UHS continuous-advance captures up to fifteen 1280x960 images at 10fps regardless of the image
quality setting. The built-in flash cannot be used. When using the sports action digital subject program with autofocus or the continuous-AF focus mode with the P, A, S, or M exposure modes,
focus is fixed with the first frame of the series. When the red low-battery warning is displayed, this
drive mode cannot be used.
During recording, the live image can be seen. When the maximum number of frames is captured,
the last frame of the series is displayed. A thumbnail of each frame in the series is shown in a sixframe index display while being saved; the first six image are replaced by the following images after
they are displayed.
Very bright light sources in the scene may cause streaks to appear on the image. Black areas
caused by data loss may also be apparent.
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Drive mode
Image size
Key func.
Self-timer
Single
Progressive
Bracketing
Quality
Continuous
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Using the progressive-capture modes
The Progressive-Capture drive modes continuously record
images while holding down the shutter-release button. When
the shutter button is released, the images stored in the camera’s buffer memory are saved. These drive modes are set in
section 1 of the recording menus.
Immediately after selecting the progressive option on the
menu, a selection screen is displayed to select between
standard and UHS Progressive Capture. Use the left/right
keys of the controller to select the progressive mode. Press
the central button of the controller to set the drive mode.
Pressing the menu button cancels the operation without
changing the drive mode.
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording
operation section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button
partway down (1) to lock the focus exposure for the series.
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down
(2) to begin taking pictures; focus is locked with the first
frame. When the shutter-release button is pressed and held,
the camera will begin recording.
Release the shutter (3) to save the images in the camera
memory. The maximum number of frames and the rate of
capture depends on the progressive drive mode selected.
See the notes section on the following page.
White balance
:select
:enter
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Standard Progressive Capture records the last five images saved in
the camera’s buffer memory. When a series is captured, a thumbnail
of each image shown in an index display while being saved.
The maximum rate of capture is approximately 2.5 fps. The use of
the built-in flash or the continuous-AF focus mode will reduce the
rate of capture. Date imprinting (p. 93) cannot be used.
Progressive-CAPTURE notes
PROGRESSIVE CAPTURE
UHS PROGRESSIVE CAPTURE
UHS continuous-advance captures up to twelve 1280x960 images at 10fps regardless of the image
quality setting. The built-in flash cannot be used. When using the sports action digital subject program with autofocus or the continuous-AF focus mode with the P, A, S, or M exposure modes,
focus is fixed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
During recording, the live image can be seen. When a series is captured, a thumbnail of each frame
in the series is shown in a six frame index display while being saved; the first six image are replaced
by the following images after they are displayed.
Very bright light sources in the scene may cause streaks to appear on the image. Black areas
caused by data loss may also be apparent.
The advantage of Progressive Capture over the continuous-advance drive mode is that it allows you
to record events without the need to predict when the event will start. Simply hold the shutterrelease button down to start saving images, and when the action happens, release the shutter button to save the recorded series. When the red low-battery warning is displayed, these drive modes
cannot be used.
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Drive mode
Image size
Key func.
Self-timer
Single
Progressive
Bracketing
Quality
Continuous
This mode makes a three-image bracket of a scene.
Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in
exposure. The bracketing mode is set in section 1 of the
recording menus.
Immediately after selecting the bracketing option on the
menu, a selection screen is displayed to select the bracketing increment.
Press the left/right keys of the controller to select the bracketing increment. Press the central button of the controller to
set the value. To change the increment, select the bracketing
drive mode again with the menu.
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Bracketing
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording
operation section (p. 22).
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock
the focus exposure for the series.
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down
(2) to make the bracket series; three consecutive images will
be captured. Focus is locked with the first frame.
:select
:enter
White balance
1
2
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Number of frames in
bracketing series
Frame counter
When using exposure compensation (p. 41), the bracketing series will be made in relation to the
compensated exposure. Under extreme conditions, one of the bracketed exposures may be inaccurate because it is outside the exposure control range of the camera.
The remaining number of frames in the bracket series is displayed on the monitor next to the bracketing indicator. If the
memory is filled or the shutter button is released before the
series has completed, the camera will reset and the entire
bracket must be made again. If the red low-battery indicator
appears, the bracketing drive mode is disabled. The flash cannot be used with the bracketing drive mode.
The order of the bracket series is normal exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. The exposure bracket can be made in 0.3, 0.5, or 1.0 Ev increments. The larger the number, the greater the
difference in exposure between the images in the bracketed series.
0.3 Ev
bracket
0.5 Ev
bracket
1.0 Ev
bracket
Normal
Under
Over
What is an Ev?
Ev stands for exposure value. A change of
one Ev adjusts the exposure calculated by
the camera by a factor of two.
+2.0 Ev
+1.0 Ev
±0.0 Ev
–1.0 Ev
–2.0 Ev
4X as much light
2X as much light
1/2 as much light
1/4 as much light
Calculated exposure
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Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each
image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size.
Choose image size based on the final use of the image smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas
larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.
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LCD monitor
2272
1600
1280
640
Number of pixels
(hor. X vert.)
2272 X 1704
1600 X 1200
1280 X 960
640 X 480
Image size and image quality
Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the
image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes.
If economical use of the memory card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality
is sufficient for normal usage. The fine mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest
image files.
Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are displayed on the LCD
monitor. Changes made on one menu affects all exposure modes except movie. Image size and
quality must be reset manually. See navigating the recording mode menu section on page 44.
If image size or quality are changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of
images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can
contain images with differing sizes and qualities. The number of images that can be stored on a
memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file
size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. See the
chart on the following page.
Fine - high-quality JPEG image.
Standard - the default setting. (JPEG)
Economy - the smallest file sizes. (JPEG)
STD.
ECON.
FINE
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Fine
Standard
Economy
7142269
14 27 39 100
27 47 69 150
Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card.
Quality
Size
2272 X 1704 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480
Fine
Standard
Economy
1940KB 770KB 550KB 160KB
1000KB 440KB 300KB 120KB
520KB 280KB 190KB 80KB
Approximate file sizes.
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the
memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the
frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual
image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the
frame counter displays zero, it indicates no more images at the image size and quality settings
can be captured. Changing those settings may allow more images to be saved to the card.
Camera Notes
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Auto DSP
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection can be temporarily disabled in the auto-recording menu. When disabled, the program
exposure mode is active. If the camera is turned off, Automatic
Digital Subject Program Selection is activated.
Drive mode
Image size
Quality
Auto DSP
Digital zoom
Single
2272x1704
Standard
On
Off
Digital zoom
The digital zoom must be activated separately in the auto-recording, Digital Subject Program, and P,
A, S, and M exposure-mode menus. The digital zoom is activated in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M
exposure-mode menu (p. 44).
The digital zoom extends the power of the telephoto position of the optical zoom by up to 4X in
0.1X increments. The transition between the optical zoom and digital zoom is seamless. When the
digital zoom is active, the image magnification is displayed on the monitor and the focus frames
change to a single focus area. Because of the degree of magnification, the use of a tripod is recommended.
The digital zoom is operated by the zoom
lever (1). Slide the lever right (T) to zoom
in to the telephoto position of the lens.
When the digital zoom activates, the
image magnification will be displayed on
the monitor. Turn the lever left (W) to
zoom out. After zooming, the zoom scale
is displayed briefly. The yellow section
indicates the digital-zoom range.
Digital-zoom images are interpolated to
the set image size. Some loss of quality
may be evident.
Magnification
Zoom scale
1
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This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is selected separately in the
Digital Subject Program, movie, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus. When using Digital
Subject Programs, the focus mode is reset when the camera is turned off.
With the P, A, S, or M exposure modes or movie recording, the autofocus mode can be specified
between single-shot AF and continuous AF in section 2 of the menu (p. 44). Single-shot AF allows
the focus to be locked before recording the image, see the basic recording section. Continuous AF
continually focuses the camera. When capturing still images, the camera continues to focus when
the shutter-release button is held partway down. In movie recording, focus is locked when the shutter-release button is partway down, but it is continually adjusted during recording.
Focus modes
When using the shutter-priority, aperture-priority, or
manual exposure modes (p. 36 - 38) with manual
focus, press the central button of the controller to
switch between using the up/down keys to focus or
to adjust the exposure. The active function is indicated in blue.
When focusing manually, a scale shows the approximate
subject distance. The scale changes depending on the
focusing range.
Use the up/down controller keys to focus; the monitor
image is automatically magnified by a maximum of 2.5X
depending on the digital zoom setting. The live image
returns to normal after two seconds, when zooming, or
when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.
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Preset white-balance settings must be set before the
image is taken. Once set, the effect is immediately visible on the LCD monitor.
Immediately after selecting the preset white-balance
option on the menu, a selection screen is displayed.
Press the left/right keys of the controller to select the
preset white balance. Press the central button of the
controller to apply it. The following preset options are
available:
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Automatic White Balance
Preset White Balance
The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene. In most cases, the
auto setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images, even under mixed-lighting
conditions. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the color temperature of the
flash.
Fluorescent - for fluorescent lighting:
office ceiling lights.
Tungsten - for incandescent lighting:
household light bulbs.
Daylight - for outdoor and sunlit
subjects.
Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes.
White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is
similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional
photography. An indicator will be displayed on the monitor if a setting other than auto white-balance
is chosen. White balance is set independently in section 1 of the movie, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus (p. 44).
White balance
Drive mode
Image size
Key func.
Cust.set
Auto
Preset
Quality
CustRecall
White balance
Flash - for use with the built-in flash.
:select
:enter
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Custom white-balance allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting or when critical control over color is needed. The object used to make a calibration must be
neutral. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal surface and can easily be carried in a camera bag.
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Custom White Balance
To calibrate the camera, select custom setup (Cust.set)
from the white balance option in section 1 of the movie,
and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus (p. 44); the custom white-balance calibration screen opens.
Fill the image area with a white object; the object does not
need to be in focus. Press the central button of the controller to make the calibration or press the menu button to
cancel the routine.
The live view shows the effect of the new white balance
setting. The custom setting will remain in effect until another calibration is made or the white-balance setting is
changed.
If the custom white-balance setting is required again, select custom
recall from the white-balance option of the menu; the last custom
white-balance setting will be applied to the camera. The same custom white-balance setting is made and accessed from the movie, P,
A, S, and M exposure modes.
Drive mode
Image size
Key func.
Cust.set
Auto
Preset
Quality
CustRecall
White balance
Drive mode
Image size
Key func.
Cust.set
Auto
Preset
Quality
CustRecall
White balance
:enter
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Full-time AF
With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image
sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. When the camera is set to
manual focus, full-time AF is disabled. Turning the full-time AF function off can help conserve battery power. Full-time AF can be turned on and off in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).
Flash mode
The flash modes can be changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M
menus (p. 44). This menu option is used when another function is
assigned to the flash mode button, see page 65 on the custom key
function. For more on flash modes, refer to page 26.
Focus mode
Full-time AF
Flash mode
Metering mode
Single AF
On
Autoflash
0
MultiSegment
Flash comp.
Flash compensation
Flash compensation increases or decreases the flash exposure of
the built-in flash in reference to the ambient exposure by as much
as 2 Ev.
Select the flash compensation option section 2 of the P, A, S, and
M menus (p. 44). Use the up/down keys to adjust the degree of
compensation (1). Press the central controller button to set this
value (2). If any value other than 0.0 is set, an indicator will be displayed on the monitor as a warning.
No compensation Negative compensationPositive compensation No flash
–2 ~ +2
Focus mode
Full-time AF
Metering mode
+0.3
Flash mode
Flash comp.
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Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. When using fillflash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio
between the highlights and shadows. The flash affects the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the sun. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the
shadows receive less light and are deeper, but retain detail that would be lost without the flash.
Using a positive Ev setting will soften or eliminate shadows.
Center weighted: a traditional metering method in film cameras. The system measures light
values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region.
Spot metering: uses a small area within the image to calculate the exposure. A small circle appears in the middle of the
live image indicating the measuring area. The spot allows
precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within
the scene.
Multi-segment metering: uses 256 segments to measure
luminance and color. This data is combined with distance
information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced
metering system will give accurate worry-free exposures in
almost all situations.
Metering mode indicators are displayed on the monitor. The metering mode is set in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).
Metering modes
Focus mode
Full-time AF
Flash mode
Metering mode
Single AF
On
Autoflash
0
MultiSegment
Flash comp.
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ISO setting
AUTO
50
0.23 - 6.1m (0.75 - 20ft.)
Flash range (telephoto)
1.27 - 4.6m (4.2 - 15.1ft.)
0.23 - 3.1m (0.75 - 10.2ft.) 1.27 - 2.3m (4.2 - 7.5ft.)
The flash range is measured from the CCD. 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.
Camera sensitivity - ISO
Flash range and camera sensitivity
Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 50, 100,
200, and 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher
the number, the more sensitive the film. Camera sensitivity is set in
section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).
100
200
400
0.23 - 4.3m (0.75 - 14ft.)
0.23 - 6.1m (0.75 - 20ft.)
0.23 - 8.6m (0.75 - 28ft.)
1.27 - 3.3m (4.2 - 10.8ft.)
1.27 - 4.6m (4.2 - 15.1ft.)
1.27 - 6.5m (4.2 - 21.3ft.)
Flash range (wide angle)
Sensitivity
Digital zoom
Color mode
Contrast
Auto
Off
NaturalColor
Normal
Normal
Sharpness
The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50
and 200. When any other setting than auto is used, “ISO” and the set value will be displayed on the
monitor.
A specific sensitivity setting can be selected. As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles. Like grain in silver-halide film that increases with speed, noise increases with sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 50 will have the least noise and 400 will have the most. An ISO setting
of 400 may allow the camera to be hand-held in low-light conditions without the need of a flash.
The affect of noise with exposures of one second or longer is reduced by the noise-reduction function in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 92).
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Color Mode
The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black
and white. This must be set before the image is recorded. The
color mode is set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus and
section 2 of the movie menu (p. 44). The live image reflects the
selected color mode. The color mode has no effect on image file
size.
Natural Color reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. This
mode uses no monitor indicator when active. Vivid Color
increases the saturation of the colors in the scene. Black &
White produces neutral monochrome images. The sepia mode
creates warm-tone monochrome images.
Black & White
Vivid Color
Sepia
Contrast
Contrast: normal
Contrast: low Contrast: high
This function increases or decreases the contrast of the scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and
low (–). This can be set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). Any changes made are
applied to the live image. If any level except normal is selected, an indicator appears on the monitor
as a warning.
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Sharpness: hard
Sharpness: soft
Sharpness
Sharpness accents or softens details in an image in three levels:
hard (+), normal, and soft (–). This can be set in section 3 of the P,
A, S, and M menus (p. 44).
Any changes made are applied to the live image, but may be difficult to see. However, when viewed with a computer, the changes
will be evident. If any level except normal is selected, an indicator
appears on the monitor as a warning.
Normal
Sensitivity
Digital zoom
Color mode
Contrast
Auto
Off
NaturalColor
Normal
Normal
Sharpness
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Custom Key function
Drive mode
Image size
Key func.
Drive mode
Flash mode
Focus mode
Color mode
Quality
White balance
White balance
The function assigned to the flash mode button can be selected
among the flash mode, drive mode, white balance, focus mode,
and color mode. This can be set in section 1 of the P, A, S, and M
menus (p. 44). The flash mode can also be changed in section 2 of
the P, A, S, and M menus.
Pressing the flash-mode button changes the function set in the
menu. Press the central button of the controller or press the shutter-release button partway down to apply the setting.
:select
:enter
When selecting the continuous advance, progressive
capture, or bracketing drive mode, or preset white
balance, a selection screen appears. Use the left/right
keys of the controller to display the appropriate mode
or bracketing increment and press the central button
of the controller to select it.
:enter
When selecting custom white balance, the calibration
screen appears. Fill the frame with a white object and
press the central button of the controller to calibrate
the camera.
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Image size (movie)
Movies can be recorded at four sizes: 800x600, 640x480,
320x240, and 160x120. The larger the image size, the higher the
image quality and the larger the file sizes. Image size is set in the
movie menu (p. 44).
Frame rate
Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. 800x600 size images can only be
recorded at 15fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file
sizes. Frame rate is set in the movie menu (p. 44).
Movie file sizes
30 fps
15 fps
82 seconds
150 seconds
160 X 120
30 fps
15 fps
170KB/s
95KB/s
Approximate recording rate
If image size or frame rate is changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of seconds that can be recorded with the installed memory card. The total time that can be stored on a
memory card is determined by the size of the card and the recording rate. The actual file size is
determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.
Frame rate
Image size
The writing speed of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip, especially
with 800 X 600 images or 640 X 480 images at 30 fps. Test the card before important events. Check
the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:
North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/
Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com.
Image size
Frame rate
Optical zoom
Movie mode
320x240
15ps
Off
Auto
STD. movie
White balance
13 seconds
25 seconds
640 X 480
1070KB/s
540KB/s
320 X 240800 X 600
1070KB/s
–
13 seconds
680KB/s
350KB/s
Approximate number of seconds that can be stored on a 16MB memory card.
21 seconds
41 seconds
–
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Optical zoom
Movie mode
The optical zoom can be used while a movie is being recorded. If the sound of the zoom is intrusive
in the audio track, the zoom can be disabled in the movie menu (p. 44). A 4X digital zoom is available during recording when the optical zoom is turned off.
The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Standard produces a normal movie
clip. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to record under low light levels; camera sensitivity
will automatically increase in low light. Image quality can be lower with Night Movies because of the
higher sensitivity. The movie mode is set in the movie menu (p. 44).
When using the continous AF focus mode (p. 57), the noise of the AF motor may be audible.
Change the focus mode to single-shot AF in section 2 of the movie menu to prevent the AF
motor from operating during recording.
Camera Notes
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SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY
A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to
master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot
be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles.
The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field; the area
between the closest object in focus and
the furthest object in focus. The larger the
aperture value, the greater the depth of
field. The smaller the aperture value, the
shallower the depth of field. The required
shutter speed for the exposure increases
with the aperture value. Usually landscape
photographs use a large depth of field
(large aperture value) to keep the foreground and background in focus, and portraits use a shallow depth of field (small
aperture value) to separate the subject
from the background.
Depth of field also changes with focal
length. The smaller the focal length, the
greater the depth of field; the longer the
focal length, the shallower the depth of
field.
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The shutter controls not only exposure, but also
the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are
used in sport photography to stop action. Slow
shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of
motion such as water cascading over a waterfall.
The use of a tripod is recommended with slow
shutter speeds.
The change in aperture and shutter speed is not apparent in the live image. Unlike film cameras,
test photographs can be taken and immediately viewed. For critical work, take a test photograph at
the set aperture or shutter speed and view the result in Quick View (p. 30). The image can be deleted if not acceptable and another test image can be taken at a different setting.
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Press the controller to pause the movie playback;
press the controller again to resume the playback.
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Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the
movie.
Press the center of the controller to play back the
movie clip.
Playing back movies
ADVANCED PLAYBACK
Press the display button to view the movie with or
without the guidance bar.
During playback, the up/down keys adjust the volume and the
left/right keys rewind and fast forward the recording.
The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 30 through
33. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced function on the playback menu. Movie clips can be played back in Quick View.
To cancel the playback, press the menu button.
Pause
Play
Rew
Fwd
Vol
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Capturing a movie frame
A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image. The copied
image has the same image size as the original movie.
Pause Rew Fwd Vol
During playback, press the center button of the controller to pause the movie playback at the point to
capture the frame. When the movie is paused, the
left/right keys can be used to jog the clip to display
the correct frame.
Play Rew Fwd
Press the up key of the controller to capture the
frame. Before the frame is captured, a confirmation
screen appears. Choosing “Yes” executes the operation, “No” cancels it.
Play Rew Fwd
The file name of the captured image is displayed.
Press the center button of the controller to complete
the operation.
Saved as PICT0015.JPG.
OK
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Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu
changes as the tabs are highlighted.
Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose
setting needs to be changed.
With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Enter” is displayed, press the center of
the controller to continue.
Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the
menu options and the new setting will be displayed. To return to
the playback mode, press the menu button.
Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2)
move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.
Activate the menu with the menu button.
Navigating the playback menu
2
1
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DPOF set
Date print
Image size
–
Off
–
–
640x480
E-mail copy
Index print
Delete
Format
Copy
–
–
–
–
–
Edit movie
Lock
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Slide show
Playback––
5 sec.
NoRepeat
Duration
To delete images on the memory card (p. 75).
To format the memory card (p. 76).
To create an index print with the DPOF order (p. 85)
To protect images from deletion (p. 77).
To play back images automatically (p. 82)
To select the images for the Slide Show (p. 82).
To specify how long each image is played back (p. 82)
To r epeat the Slide Show presentation automatically (p. 82).
To select images for DPOF printing (p. 84).
To print the date with the DPOF images (p. 85).
To copy and resize images to be e-mailed (p. 80).
To specify the size of the e-mail copy (p. 80).
Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the menu options.
To make a cut on a movie clip (p. 78).
To copy images from one memory card to another (p. 80).
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When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This
screen allows multiple images to be chosen.
The left/right keys of the controller moves the yellow
border to select the image.
The up key of the controller selects the frame; when
selected, an indicator appears next to the image. The
down key deselects the image removing the indicator.
The menu button cancels the screen and any operation made.
The garbage can indicates the image is
selected for deletion.
The key indicates the image is locked or
selected to be locked.
The check indicates the image is selected
for the slide show or to be copied.
Frame-selection screen
Press the central button of the controller to complete the operation.
The printer icon indicates the image is
selected for DPOF printing. The number of
copies is shown on the right.
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Movie file
E-mail copy file
Indicators may be displayed on the right of each index
image to indicate movie and E-mail copy files.
:sel.
:enter
:move
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Deleting permanently erases the file. Once
deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care
should be taken when deleting images.
Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be deleted in
section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). The delete option has three
settings:
Delete
The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is deleted.
Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen appears. Choosing
“Yes” executes the operation, “No” cancels it.
The delete function will only erase unlocked files. Locked files
must be unlocked before they can be deleted.
This frame
All frames
Marked
frames
To delete multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen is
displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the first file to be deleted. Pressing the up key marks the thumbnail with the delete indicator. To deselect a
file for deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the indicator disappears. Continue until all the files to be deleted are marked. Press the central button of the controller to continue (the confirmation screen appears), or press
the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. On the
confirmation screen, highlighting and entering “Yes” deletes the marked files.
All unlocked files are deleted.
Delete
Format
Copy
–
–
–
–
–
Edit movie
Lock
–
Delete this frame?
No
Ye s
Copy
E
Delete –
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The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory
card. Before formatting a memory card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from
being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card.
When the format option is selected and entered in section 1 of the
playback menu (p. 72), a confirmation screen appears. Choosing
“Yes” formats the card, choosing “No” cancels the formatting
operation. A screen appears to indicate the card has been formatted.
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Format
When a memory card is formatted, all data
on the card is erased.
A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unableto-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica
Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:
North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/
Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com.
Delete
Format
Copy
–
–
–
–
–
Edit movie
Lock
–
Format?
No
Ye s
Copy
E
Delete –
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Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback
menu functions or the QV/delete button. However, the formatting function (p. 76) will erase all files
on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images should be locked. The lock function is
in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). The lock option has four settings:
Lock
The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is locked.This frame
All frames
Marked
frames
To lock or unlock multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection
screen is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the file to be
locked. Pressing the up key marks the file with the lock indicator. To unlock a file,
highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the lock indicator disappears. Continue until all the files to be locked are marked. Press the central button of
the controller to lock the marked thumbnails, or press the menu button to cancel the
operation and return to the playback menu.
All files on the memory card are locked.
Unlock all All files on the memory card are unlocked.
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The edit-movie option in section 1 of the playback menu allows an
unwanted section to be cut from a movie clip. The movie to be edited must first be displayed in the playback mode before opening the
playback menu. Highlight “Enter” in the movie edit option and press
the center button of the controller to open the editing screen.
Movie editing
Delete
Format
Copy
–
–
–
–
–
Edit movie
Lock
Function menu
The function menu indicates the active step in the editing procedure. The up/down key selects functions.
Find 1st frame of cut.
:function
:find
Find last frame of cut.
:function
:find
Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the first
frame of the section to be cut. The bar under the image and
the timer in the top right corner of the screen show the
approximate location of the point.
Use the down key to select the next step.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the last
frame of the section to be cut. The bar under the image and
the timer in the top right corner of the screen show the
approximate location of the point.
Use the down key to select the next step.
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Pause Rew Fwd Vol
Preview edit.
:function
:play
Press the center controller
button to preview the edit.
The arrow above the bar indicates the playback frame.
After playback, use the down key to continue if the edit is acceptable. To make changes to the edit,
use the up key of the controller to return to the previous steps to adjust the start and end points. To
cancel the edit operation, press the menu button.
Save edit.
:function
:save
Press the center controller button to save the edit; a confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” to continue.
Save edit?
No
Ye s
Save edit.
:function
:save
Delete original file?
No
Ye s
Saved as PICT0012.MOV?
After the edited movie clip is saved, the file name is displayed.
The original movie file can be deleted from the memory card by
selecting “Yes” on the screen. Once deleted, it cannot be recovered.
By selecting “No,” both the original and edited file remain on the
card.
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The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu (p.
72) makes exact copies of image or movie files and can
store the copied data on another memory card. E-mail
Copy in menu section 3 makes a standard 640 X 480
(VGA) or 160 X 120 (QVGA) JPEG copy of an original still
image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. Email copies can only be copied to the original card.
Copy and E-mail Copy
Up to 32MB of data can be copied. If too many images have been selected, a warning will appear
and the copy routine will be canceled. Divide the number of images into two or three batches. The
amount of data can be converted into E-mail copies depends on the free space remaining on the
memory card and the image size of the copy. The image size of the E-mail copy is selected in section 3 of the playback menu (p. 72).
To copy the file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode.This frame
Marked
frames
To copy single or multiple files. When selected, the frame-selection screen will
appear; highlight the file to be copied with the yellow border and then press the up
key of the controller to mark it with the check indicator. To deselect a file to be
copied, highlight the selected thumbnail and press the down key; the check disappears. Continue until all the files to be copied are marked. Press the central button of
the controller to continue, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and
return to the playback menu.
When a copy function is used, a folder is created for the files (p. 102); copy files are placed in a
folder with a name ending in CP, and E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in EM. The
same folder is used to store copies until the number of images exceed 9,999. Copies of locked
images are unlocked. DPOF information is not copied.
The copy and E-mail copy functions have two menu options:
Delete
Format
Copy
Edit movie
Lock
DPOF set
Date print
Image size
–
Off
–
–
640x480
E-mail copy
Index print
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Copied to 102KM_EM.
OK
Before starting the E-mail copy routine, select the image size of the copy in section 3 of the playback menu. Two sizes are available: 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X 120 (QVGA). To copy captured movie
frames, the image size must be equal to or smaller than the frame image size.
Copy
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After the copy-completed message is highlighted, a screen indicates the
name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central controller button to return to the menu.
When the image(s) to be copied are selected, a screen with four messages is displayed. The messages are highlighted during the copying procedure.
E-mail Copy
The copy-unsuccessful message appears when one or all of the images could not be copied.
Check the memory card to see which files were copied and then repeat the procedure for the
uncopied images.
Camera Notes
When the change-card message is
highlighted, remove the camera’s
memory card and insert the card to
which the image should be copied.
Press the central button of the controller to continue or the menu button
to cancel the copy operation.
Copying completed.
Copy
Enter
Copying to camera memory.
Change card.
Copying to card.
When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected, the copy
routine begins and a screen appears indicating the name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central button of the controller to
return to the menu.
Copied to 101KM_CP.
OK
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Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images and movie clips on the memory card in order. The menu has the following
options:
Slide Show
Slide show
Playback
Duration
Repeat
Enter
All frames
Marked
Frames
1 - 60s.
Yes / No
To start the slide-show presentation. Highlight “Enter” and press the
central button of the controller to start the slide show.
To select all the images on the memory card to be displayed in the
slide-show presentation.
To select specific images to be displayed in the slide-show presentation. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the image
to be included in the presentation. Pressing the up key will mark the
image with a check indicator. To deselect a marked image, highlight it
with the yellow border and press the down key; the check disappears.
Continue until all the images have been edited. Press the controller to
set the marked frames, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.
To select the period each still image is displayed during the slide
show.
Selecting “Yes” causes the slide show to repeat until it is canceled
using the menu button. “No” ends the slide show presentation and
returns to the playback menu when all the images have been displayed once.
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Slide show
Playback––
5 sec.
NoRepeat
Duration
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Press the central button of the controller to
pause and restart the slide show presentation.
Press the menu button to cancel the presentation.
The presentation can be viewed without
image information. Before opening the playback menu, press the information (i+) button
to turn off the information display.
Camera Notes
The controller can be used to control the presentation during
playback.
The left/right keys advance to the next still
image or return to the previous one. During a
movie, the keys forward or rewind the clip
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The DPOF-set menu option is used to create an order for standard prints from still images on the
memory card. Single, multiple, or all images can be printed. Print orders are created in section 3 of
the playback menu (p. 72). The print menu option has four settings:
About DPOF
This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows
direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card
is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory-card slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically created on the memory
card to store it (p. 102).
DPOF setup
To create a DPOF file for the displayed or highlighted image.This frame
All frames
Marked
frames
To chose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies of each
image varies. When selected, the frame selection screen appears. Use the left/right
keys of the controller to highlight an image to be printed. Pressing the up key will
mark the image with the print indicator. The number next to the indicator shows the
number of copies that will be printed. Pressing the up key increases the number of
copies, pressing the down key decreases the number. A maximum of nine copies
can be ordered. To deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the number of copies reaches zero and the print indicator disappears. Continue until all the
images to be printed are marked. Press the central button of the controller to create
the DPOF file, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the
playback menu.
To create a DPOF file for all images on the memory card.
Cancel all To delete the DPOF file.
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When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen appears requesting the number of
copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the
controller to set the required number of copies. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print
order, any additional images recorded afterwards will not be included in the order.
DPOF files created with another camera will be canceled. After the pictures have been printed, the
DPOF file will still remain on the memory card and must be canceled manually.
Index Print
To create an index print of all the images on the card, select “Yes”
in the index print option in section 3 of the playback menu. To cancel an index print, simply change the setting to “No.”
If an index-print order is created, any additional images saved afterwards on the card will not be included in the index print. The number of images printed per sheet differs between printers. The information printed with the thumbnails can vary.
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DPOF files and images can be printed directly from the camera with a DPOF compatible
PictBridge printer, see page 113.
Camera Notes
Date Print
To print the date of capture with each image with a DPOF compatible printer, turn the section 3
menu option on. To cancel date print, simply turn the option off. How and where the date is printed
varies with the printer.
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Viewing images on a television
It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal to
make the connection using the supplied AV cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and
PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in section 4 of the setup menu (p.
88).
1. Turn off the television and the camera.
2. Insert the small plug of the AV cable into the camera’s AVout terminal. The triangular mark on the plug should face the
back of the camera.
3. Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video and audio
input terminals on the television. The yellow plug is for the
video output. The white plug is for the monaural audio output.
4. Turn the television on.
5. Change the television to the video channel.
6. Turn the camera’s mode dial to the playback position and
turn on the camera. The camera’s monitors will not activate
when the camera is attached to a television. The playbackmode display will be visible on the television screen.
7. View images as described in the playback section.
3
2
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The setup menu is used to control the camera’s functions and operation. The navigating the setup
menu section covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of
the settings.
Opening the setup menu
SETUP MENU
Digital
Image
Quality
Auto D
Drive mode
Image size
Quality
Auto DSP
Digital zoom
Drive m
LCDbrightness
Power save
Inst.Playback
Lens acc.
Language
–
1 min.
Off
None
English
Setup menu
The setup menu is opened from the other menus. It can be accessed from any of the recording or
playback menus.
Press the central button of the controller to open the
setup menu.
Off
On
Standard
2272x1704
Single
Use the right key of the controller to highlight setup
tab at the top of the menu.
Reverse the procedure to return to the original
menu. Pressing the menu button closes the menu
and returns to the recording or playback modes.
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Press the central button of the controller 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.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu
changes as the tabs are highlighted.
Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose
setting needs to be changed.
With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Enter” is displayed, press the center of
the controller to continue.
Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.
See page 87 on how to open the menu. The four-way keys of the controller (1) move the cursor in
the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.
Close the menu with the menu button.
Navigating the setup menu
1
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Video output
Transfer mode
NTSC
Data storage
Reset default
Audio signals
Volume
–
1
1
1
2
Shutter FX
Focus signal
LCDbrightness
Power save
Inst.Playback
Lens acc.
Language
–
1 min.
Off
None
English
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File # memory
Folder name
Date imprint
Off
Std. form
On
–
Off
Date/Time set
Noise reductn
To set monitor brightness (p. 90).
To switch video output between NTSC and PAL (p. 96).
To set the menu language (p. 91).
To activate file number memory (p. 91).
To select the folder name format (p. 92).
To set the camera’s clock and calendar (p. 93).
To r eset camera functions (p. 94).
To change or turn off audio signals (p. 95).
To change or turn off the shutter sound effect (p. 96).
To adjust the volume of camera signals (p. 96).
To set the auto power save period (p. 90).
To turn off noise reduction (p. 92).
To activate date imprinting (p. 93).
To play back a still image after it is recorded (p. 90).
Specified when using a lens accessory (p. 91).
To change or turn off the focus signal (p. 96).
To specify camera use with a computer or printer (p. 96).
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LCD monitor brightness
Monitor brightness can be adjusted in 11 levels.
Brightness can be set individually for viewfinder and
direct viewing in the recording mode. Turn the mode
switch to the appropriate position before opening the
brightness option in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 88).
Also see page 28.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust brightness, the monitor image changes accordingly. Press the
central button of the controller to set the level.
Auto power save
To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if no operation is made within a certain period. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. When the
camera is connected to a computer, the auto-power-save period is fixed at ten minutes. Auto power
save is set in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 88).
An image can be displayed on the monitor after it is captured. When
used with the continuous-advance or progressive-capture drive
modes (p. 46), the images in the series are played back in a sixframe index display. Instant playback is activated section 1 of the
setup menu (p. 88). A playback period of two or ten seconds can be
selected. To cancel the playback and save the image before the end
of the playback period, press the shutter-release button partway
down.
Instant playback
Single still images can be previewed immediately after being captured without instant playback
active. Simply continue to hold the shutter-release button down after taking the picture to display the image. Release the shutter button to end the playback.
Camera Notes
Set LCD brightness
:adjust
:enter
Low High
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Lens accessory
This camera is compatible with the optional Wide
Converter Kit ZCW-100. This kit contains a 0.75X wideangle converter, which reduces the focal length of the
zoom lens’ wide-angle position giving it the equivalent of a
28mm lens on a 35mm camera.
When the converter is mounted, the lens accessory option
in section 1 of the setup menu should be set to
“WideConvertr.” An indicator (W) appears in the top left
corner of the monitor as a warning. The optical zoom is
automatically set to the wide-angle position. The optical
zoom and Super Macro are disabled.
Language
The language used in the menus can be changed in section 1 of the setup menu.
If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created or
a new memory card is used, the next image recorded will have a
file number one greater than the last file saved. If the new card
contains an image with a greater file number. the new image will
be assigned a file number one greater than the greatest on the
card. If the file number memory is disabled, the image file number
is reset to 0001 when saved in a new folder or card. File number
memory is activated in section 2 of the setup menu.
File number (#) memory
File # memory
Folder name
Date imprint
Off
Std. form
On
–
Off
Date/Time set
Noise reductn
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Folder name
All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Two folder-name
formats are available in section 2 of the setup menu, standard and date.
Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named
100KM004. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which will increase
by one each time a new folder is created. The next two letters refer to Konica
Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 004 indicates a
DiMAGE Z2.
A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is followed by
one register for the year, two register for the month, and two registers for the day:
101YMMDD. The folder 10140319 was created in 2004 on March 19th.
With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded, a new folder with
the day’s date is created. All images recorded that day are placed in that folder. Images recorded on
a different day are placed in a new folder with the corresponding date. If the file number memory
function is off (p. 91), when a new folder is created, the serial number in the image-file name is reset
to 0001. If file number memory function is on, the serial number in the image-file is one greater than
the last image saved. For more information on folder organization and file names, see page 102.
100KM004
(Standard)
10140319
(Date)
Noise reduction
This function reduces the affect of dark noise caused by long exposures. Noise reduction is only applied to exposures of one second
or longer. Dark-frame subtraction is applied to each image after it is
captured. The processing time varies from image to image; a message will be displayed during this period. Noise reduction can be
turned off in section 2 of the setup menu.
File # memory
Folder name
Date imprint
Off
Std. form
On
–
Off
Date/Time set
Noise reductn
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Date imprinting
Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an exif tag that contains the date and time
of recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed with the camera
in the Quick View or playback mode, or on a computer with the DiMAGE Viewer software.
Camera Notes
The date is imprinted in the lower right corner of the image
when viewed horizontally. It is printed directly on the photograph writing over the image information. The date can
be imprinted in three formats: year / month / day, month /
day / year, and day / month / year. The date and date format are set in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 88).
The date of recording can be printed directly on the image. The
imprinting function must be activated in section 2 of the setup menu
(p. 88) before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter to indicate the imprinting function
is active.
Date-imprinting indicator
Date and time setup
It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is recorded, the date
and time of the recording are saved with the image and are displayed during playback or can be
read with the supplied DiMAGE Viewer software. The date format that is displayed or imprinted can
be changed: YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY
(day, month, year). See page 18 for instructions on how to set the clock and calendar.
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p. 58White balance Auto
p. 65Custom key function Flash mode
p. 60Full-time AF Off
p. 60Flash compensation 0.0
p. 61Metering mode Multi segment
p. 62Camera sensitivity (ISO) Auto
p. 63Color mode Natural color
p. 64Sharpness Normal
p. 63Contrast Normal
p. 66Image size 320 X 240
p. 66Frame rate 15 fps
p. 67Optical zoom On
p. 58White Balance Auto
p. 67Movie mode Standard movie
Movie menu
Reset default
This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes”
resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.
p. 22Focus area Wide frames
p. 28Monitor display Standard
p. 41Exposure compensation 0.0
p. 26Flash mode Autoflash (Fill-flash in A, S, M modes)
p. 46Drive mode Single-frame advance
p. 54Image size 2272 X 1704
p. 54Image quality Standard
p. 23Auto Digital Subject Selection On (Auto recording mode)
p. 56Digital zoom Off
p. 57Focus mode Autofocus / Single-shot AF
Recording mode
p. 57Focus mode Continuous AF
p. 63Color mode Natural color
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p. 82Playback (Slide Show) All frames
p. 82Duration (Slide Show) 5 seconds
p. 82Repeat (Slide Show) No
Playback menu
p. 96Volume 2
p. 90Auto-power-save period 1 minute
p. 91Lens accessory None
p. 91File number (#) memory Off
p. 92Folder name Standard
p. 95Audio signals 1
p. 90LCD Brightness Normal
p. 90Instant playback Off
Setup menu
p. 96Shutter FX 1
p. 85Index print No
p. 80Image size (E-mail copy) 640 X 480
p. 85Date print Off
p. 93
Noise reduction On
Date imprinting Off
p. 92
p. 96Focus signals 1
p. 96Transfer mode Data storage
Audio signals
Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal gives a positive
confirmation of the operation. The audio signals can be turn off in
section 3 of the setup menu (p. 88). The tone of the signal can also
be changed; signal 1 is electrical and signal 2 is mechanical.
Reset default
Audio signals
Volume
–
1
1
1
2
Shutter FX
Focus signal
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Video output
Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 86). The video output can be changed between
NTSC and PAL in section 4 of the setup menu. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe
uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your
television set.
Shutter FX
When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect gives a
positive confirmation a still image is recorded. The sound
effect can be turn off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 88).
Tw o shutter effects are available. Signal 1 is taken from the
Dynax/Maxxum 9 SLR and signal 2 is taken from the legendary Minolta CLE, a compact rangefinder that represents
the pinnacle of the development of the Leitz-Minolta CL.
Volume
The volume of the audio signals and shutter FX can be increased or decreased in section 3 of the
setup menu (p. 88). This affects the camera’s audio signals only and will not change the playback
levels of a movie clip.
Focus signal
When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal confirms the AF system
has focused. The focus signals can be changed or turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 88).
Tw o tones are available.
Transfer mode
The data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether images are transferred to a computer or printed directly. The data-storage option must be selected to transfer data from the camera
to a computer or when using the DiMAGE Viewer software. The PictBridge option allows images to
be printed directly from the camera with a PictBridge compatible printer (p. 108).
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DATA-TRANSFER MODE
Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Instructions on using and
installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual. The DiMAGE
manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to
the manual supplied with your computer.
Check the Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:
North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/
Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com
Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM (p. 99). No special driver software is required for other Windows or
Macintosh operating systems.
Customers who have bought a previous DiMAGE digital camera and have installed the Windows 98
driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version of the driver software
included on the supplied DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE Z2
with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.
A remote camera driver is supplied in the Windows edition of the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM. The driver is not compatible with this 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, 10.3–10.3.2.
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. Both 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:
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Connecting the camera to a computer
Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer; the full-battery indicator should be displayed on the monitor. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is
recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98 Second Edition, read
the section on page 99 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to
a computer.
1. Start up the computer. The computer must be on before connecting the camera.
2. Insert the memory card into the camera. To change the memory
card while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 106.
3. Slide open the card chamber door. Attach the smaller plug of the
USB cable to the camera. The triangular mark on the plug should
face the back of the camera. Make sure the plug is firmly
attached.
4. Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer’s USB
port. Make sure the plug is firmly attached. The camera should be
connected directly to the computer’s USB port. Attaching the
camera to a USB hub may prevent proper operation.
5. Press the main switch to turn on the camera. The USB connection
is made automatically; a screen appears to indicate the operation.
The monitor turns off when the connection has been made. If the
USB connection is not made, disconnect the camera and restart
the computer. Repeat the connection procedure above.
Initializing USB connection.
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When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon, or volume, appears in
My Computer or the desktop; the name varies with memory card. When
using Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window opens requesting instructions on
what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window.
Windows XP
Mac OS X
Windows
Mac OS
The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be
installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on
the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM,
insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen. No special
driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98 SE
Before connecting the camera to the computer, place the
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The
DiMAGE installer menu should automatically activate. To
automatically install the Windows 98 USB driver, click on the
starting-up-the-USB-device-driver-installer button. A window
appears to confirm that the driver should be installed; click
“Yes” to continue.
When the driver has been successfully installed, a window
appears. Click “OK.” Restart the computer and connect the
camera (p. 98) to complete the operation.
Automatic Installation
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Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver.
Click “Next.”
Choose to specify the location of the driver. The browse
window can be used to indicate the driver location. The
driver should be located in the CD-ROM drive at
:\Win98\USB. When the location is shown in the window,
click “Next.”
Manual Installation
To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a-computer section
on page 98.
When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-newhardware-wizard window opens. Place the DiMAGE Viewer
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.”
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