Konica Minolta Q-EZ User Manual

Names and functions of individual sections

Main Unit

Shutter release button

Lens

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

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 ● The picture shows all LCDs in lit state.

Displays the various setting states. Press the setting buttons to change settings according to the photography purpose.

Setting Buttons ● For various settings

Flash setting button

Automatic flash (AUTO)

Forced flash (ON)

Flash inhibit (OFF)

Compression setting button

Selection of picture quality.

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

Green lamp

Continuous light: Photography preparations complete. Blinking light: Warning that AF is not possible.

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 power 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

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

Pull the battery case cover open/close knob in the direction shown by the arrow to open the battery case cover.

Insert new batteries with the plus and minus poles facing in the right direction shown on the case.

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.

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.

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

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