Konica Minolta Q-EZ User Manual
Names and functions of individual sections
Main Unit
Shutter release button
Viewfinder
Flash sensor
Flash
Miniature card cover
Miniature card cover open/close knob
(Inside connector cover)
Connector for DC power
source input
Digital signal connector
Lens
Connector cover
Self-timer lamp
Viewfinder window
Miniature card
operation lamp
Photography
display panel
Flash setting button
Compression setting button
Exposure correction button
Self-timer button
Erase button
Power button
Strap attachment hole
Battery case cover
Tripod hole
Battery case cover
Battery case cover open/close knob
Photography Display Panel
Displays the various setting states.
Press the setting buttons to change
settings according to the photography purpose.
● The picture shows all LCDs in lit state.
Setting Buttons
Flash setting button
Automatic flash (AUTO)
Forced flash (ON)
Flash inhibit (OFF)
Compression setting button
Selection of picture quality.
● For various settings
Self-timer button
Erase button
Erases the last frame.
Exposure correction button
Adjusts the brightness for picture-taking.
Viewfinder Displays
● For checking the operational state of the camera.
Green lamp,
Red lamp
Simultaneous blinking:
Warning that
photography is not possible.
(Check the miniature card and batteries.)
Closeup viewfinder frame
Viewfinder frame
Red lamp
Continuous light: Flash is charging.
Blinking light: Low brightness warning
Continuous light: Photography preparations complete.
Blinking light: Warning that AF is not possible.
Green lamp
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Buzzer Sound
• A buzzer sounds when the shutter is pressed and photography is complete.
• The buzzer sounds when photography is not possible.
• If photography is not possible when the powe
is ON or when replacing the miniature card, the
buzzer sounds 5 times.
If the release button is pressed there is a
repeated buzzer sound while the button is held
down. Check the miniature card and batteries.
Probable causes are listed to the right.
• There is no reserve space on the miniature
card in the selected compression mode.
• The miniature card has not been inserted.
• The format of the miniature card is different.
• The miniature card is write-protected.
• There is no reserve power in the batteries.
Getting ready to take pictures
1. Attach the strap
察 Attach the strap.
Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap
attachment hole and then pass the broad end of the strap
through the ring.
Warning
When using the strap, be careful that it does not wind
around your neck. Never hang the strap around the
necks of infants or children as this could cause
suffocation.
2. Insert the batteries
察 Pull the battery case cover open/close knob in the
direction shown by the arrow to open the battery case
cover.
拶 Insert new batteries with the plus and minus poles
facing in the right direction shown on the case.
撮 Press the battery case cover to securely close the case.
When replacing the batteries, be sure to use four new
batteries. Carry along a spare set of batteries when away
from home.
Warning
Never handle the batteries with wet hands.
Danger of electrical shock.
Caution
• Mistaken use of the batteries could cause equipment
damage or fire. Leaking batteries can corrode the
equipment and soil hands and clothing.
• Be sure the plus and minus poles of the batteries are
facing in the right directions.
• Never leave worn out batteries in the camera.
3. Insert or replace the miniature card
Always confirm that the power is OFF before inserting or
replacing the miniature card. Be sure to insert or replace the
miniature card during the power OFF.
察 Pull the miniature card cover open/close knob toward
the bottom side of the camera to open the miniature
card cover.
Applying excessive force when opening the miniature card
cover might cause it to come loose from the camera. The
cover is not broken and can be reattached to the camera.
拶 When replacing the miniature card
Press the miniature card lock hook. The holder is released
and the miniature card can be pulled up and removed.
Miniature card lock
hook
Miniature card
撮 When inserting the miniature card
Make sure the outside of the miniature card is facing upward.
The angles of the card in relation to the camera should be at
least 14 degrees and up to 35 degrees when inserting the
miniature card. Make sure that the miniature card comes in
contact with the back and listen for the clicking sound to
confirm that the card is properly inserted.
Cautions concerning insertion angle and direction
Angle and distance where insertion is possible
Outer
surface
Contact point
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