INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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9224-2774-11 H-A107
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Thank you for purchasing this Minolta 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.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Minolta DiMAGE E203 digital camera
CR-V3 lithium battery
Hand strap for DiMAGE E203
HS-DG203
USB cable for DiMAGE E203
USB-400
DiMAGE E203 software CD-ROM
ArcSoft PhotoImpression CD-ROM
(packaged in one case)
Camera manual
Warranty card
8MB SD Memory Card
MINOLTA
Warranty
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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 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.
• Do not charge alkaline or lithium batteries.
• 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.
WARNING
• 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.
• 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 plug 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 Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
CAUTION
• Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or
trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries
caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.
• The 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards ...................................................7
Names of parts ......................................................................................................8
Camera body ...............................................................................................8
Data panel ...................................................................................................9
Viewfinder ....................................................................................................9
Mode dial .....................................................................................................9
Getting up and running ........................................................................................10
Installing a CR-V3 lithium battery ..............................................................10
Installing AA batteries................................................................................10
Battery-condition indicator .........................................................................11
Auto power off............................................................................................11
AC adapter (sold separately) .....................................................................11
Installing and removing a memory card ....................................................12
Attaching the hand strap............................................................................12
Setting up the camera ...............................................................................13
Basic recording operation..........................................................................14
Using the zoom lens ..................................................................................14
Focus lock..................................................................................................15
Special focusing situations ........................................................................15
Handling the camera..................................................................................15
Viewing pictures.........................................................................................16
Enlarged playback .................................................................................16
Camera controls – auto-recording and multi-function recording modes..............17
Tu r ning on the LCD monitor – the display button ......................................17
Mode button...............................................................................................18
Flash modes ..............................................................................................19
Flash range................................................................................................19
Flash signals..............................................................................................19
Subject-programs.......................................................................................20
Camera-shake warning..............................................................................20
Self-timer ...................................................................................................21
Image-size button ......................................................................................22
About the frame counter ............................................................................22
Auto-recording menu............................................................................................23
Setting the LCD monitor brightness ..........................................................23
Multi-function recording menu..............................................................................24
Navigating the multi-function recording menu ...........................................24
Reset menu ...........................................................................................26
Movie recording .....................................................................................26
Digital zoom...........................................................................................27
Exposure compensation ........................................................................27
White balance........................................................................................28
Automatic white balance ..................................................................28
Preset white balance........................................................................28
Spot metering ........................................................................................29
Slow shutter...........................................................................................29
LCD monitor brightness.........................................................................29
Colour mode ..........................................................................................29
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Playback mode – viewing and editing images .....................................................30
Viewing pictures.........................................................................................30
Enlarged playback .....................................................................................31
Viewing movies..........................................................................................31
Navigating the playback menu...................................................................32
Deleting images.....................................................................................34
Index playback .......................................................................................34
Slide show .............................................................................................35
Locking and unlocking images ..............................................................35
Displaying the file number .....................................................................36
LCD monitor brightness.........................................................................36
About DPOF ..........................................................................................36
Creating a DPOF print order .................................................................36
Setup mode – adjusting camera operation..........................................................38
Navigating the setup menu........................................................................38
Formatting memory cards......................................................................40
Self-timer period ....................................................................................40
Auto-power-off period ............................................................................40
File number memory..............................................................................40
Beep ......................................................................................................41
Instant playback.....................................................................................41
Setting the date and time ......................................................................41
Setting the language..............................................................................41
PC mode – connecting to a computer .................................................................42
Arcsoft PhotoImpression 3.0 system requirements...................................42
QuickTime 5.0 system requirements .........................................................42
Connecting the camera to a computer ......................................................43
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE.......................................................44
Memory card folder organization ...............................................................45
Auto power off (PC mode).........................................................................46
Disconnecting the camera from the computer...........................................46
Macintosh ..............................................................................................46
Windows 98 and 98SE ..........................................................................46
Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional......................................47
Changing the memory card (PC mode) ....................................................48
Appendix ...........................................................................................................49
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................50
Care and storage.......................................................................................52
Technical specifications .............................................................................54
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• The following may cause data loss or damage.
1. Improper use of the card.
2. Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.
3. Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is
accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).
4. The disuse of a card for an extended period.
5. Using the card beyond its life.
Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data.
It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made in another media such as a ZIP disc, hard
disk, CD-ROM, etc.
• When the card is formatted, all recorded data will be deleted. Be sure to make a backup of any
important data.
• The storage capability of the memory card will diminish with extended use. It may be necessary to
purchase a new card periodically.
• Keep away from static electricity and electromagnetic fields.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to impact.
• Static electrical discharges or physical shock may prevent the card from being able to transfer data.
• Do not touch the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.
• Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Keep away from small children.
ABOUT SD MEMORY CARDS AND MULTI MEDIA CARDS
SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured
with precision electronic components. Please read the following cautions:
The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent
image data from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the
bottom of the card, the data will be protected. However,
when the card is protected, images can not be recorded. If
an attempt is made to record or delete an image with the
camera, the LED lamps near the viewfinder and the frame
counter on the data panel will blink and will be accompanied by an audio signal.
Write-protect
switch
Lock
position
The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD
Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using
large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer.
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NAMES OF PARTS
* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces
clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 52).
CAMERA BODY
Data panel
Shutter-release button
Lens*
Self-timer lamp (p. 21)
Flash (p. 19)
Strap eyelet (p. 12)
Mode dial (main switch)
Viewfinder window*
Battery/card-chamber door (p. 10, 12)
Viewfinder*
LCD monitor*
(p. 17)
Menu button
DC terminal (p. 11)
Access lamp
Display button (p. 17)
Mode button (p. 18)
Controller
USB port (p. 43)
Flash sensor
Image-size button (p. 22)
A tripod socket is located under the body near
the lens.
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DATA PANEL
MODE DIAL
Auto-recording mode
Multi-function recording mode
Playback mode (p. 30)
Setup mode (p. 38)
This dial gives direct and
easy access to the camera’s major modes. It
also acts as the main
switch.
VIEWFINDER
Focus frame
Focus lamp (green)(p. 14)
Flash lamp (red)(p. 19)
The focus and flash
lamps also indicate when
an image is being written
to the memory card (p.
51).
Autoflash (p. 19)
Red-eye reduction (p. 19)
Fill-flash (p. 19)
Night portrait (p. 20)
Flash cancel (p. 19)
Landscape/Night view (p. 20)
Macro (p. 20)
Self-timer (p. 21)
Mode indicators
Movie indicator (p. 26)
Black & white indicator (p. 29)
Image-size indicators (p. 22)
Battery-condition indicator
(p. 11)
Frame counter
(p. 22)
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING
INSTALLING A CR-V3 LITHIUM BATTERY
Insert the lithium battery (3).
• Make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are
orientated as illustrated.
This digital camera uses one CR-V3 lithium battery. When replacing the
battery, the mode dial should always be in the off position.
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it up (4) to engage the safety catch.
• If the battery-chamber door is open or the battery is removed for more than fifteen
minutes, the date and time may reset. When the camera is turned on, the monitor
will automatically activate and prompt you to set the calendar and clock (p. 41).
Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the door down (1) to release the
safety catch; the door should spring open (2).
BATTERY
CARD
BA
TTERY
CARD
1
2
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INSTALLING AA BATTERIES
Although camera performance is better with lithium batteries, two AA-size
alkaline or Ni-MH batteries can be used in this camera. The use of Ni-MH
batteries are recommended over alkaline because of longer life.
Install the batteries as shown in the diagram; make sure the positive and
negative battery terminals are orientated correctly.
When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger
suitable for complex electronic equipment. Please consult your vendor
about an appropriate charger.
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GETTING UP
AND RUNNING
This section covers the basic operation of the camera. Please read the entire section before moving
on to other sections in the manual. When the camera is initially turned on, the date, time, and menu
language must be set, see page 13.)
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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR
Full-battery Icon – the battery is fully charged.
Exhausted battery warning – battery power is insufficient for camera operation. The shutter will not release. Replace the battery immediately.
Low battery warning – battery power is very low, but all functions are operational. The
battery should be replaced as soon as possible.
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the
battery-condition indicator appears on the data panel. If the data panel is blank, the batteries may be
dead or installed incorrectly.
AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY)
The AC adapter AC-3 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.
Do not change the power supply while the camera is on.
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.
AUTO POWER OFF
To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within three minutes. To restore power to the camera, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the display button. The length of the auto-power-off period can be
changed on the setup menu (p. 38).
In a recording mode, the LCD monitor will turn off after one minute. This period cannot be changed.
To reactive the LCD monitor, press the display button (p. 17).
Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal.
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING
INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD
Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and
then release(2). The card should catch in the slot.
• Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the
camera. Always push the card in straight, never at an
angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit,
check that it is orientated correctly.
• If a MultiMediaCard is inserted incorrectly, it will lock,
but the card chamber door will not close.
To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and
release (3). The card can now be pulled out.
Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is
not lit before inserting or removing a memory card,
otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost.
BATTERY
CARD
BATTERY
CARD
1
2
3
4
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it up (4) to engage the safety
catch.
Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the door down
(1) to release the safety catch; the door should spring
open.
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP
Pass the small loop through the strap eyelet on the
body (1).
Pass the other end of the strap through the small
loop and tighten (2).
Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event
that the camera is accidentally dropped.
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2
Access lamp
An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate.
If a card has not been inserted, three zeros (000) will blink on the data-panel frame counter. For
more about memory cards, see page 7.
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SETTING UP THE CAMERA
When the camera is initially turned on, the
LCD monitor will activate and prompt you to
set the menu language and the date and
time. Turn the camera on by setting the mode
dial to the setup position.The
controller is used to make settings on the
LCD monitor.
JAPANESE
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
Would you like to select
ENGLISH ?
YES
NO
Date/Time set
00:00
1
1
2001
Year
Month
Day
Use the up/down key of the controller to
highlight the desired language.
To select the language, press the center of
the controller. A confirmation screen will
appear.
On the confirmation screen, use the left/right
key to select “YES.”
• Choosing “NO” will cancel the operation
and return to the language selection
screen.
Press the center of the controller to execute
the command.
After the language is set, the date/time screen will appear automatically. Please take time to accurately set the clock and calendar; when an image is taken, the date and time of capture is recorded
with it.
Use the up/down key to highlight in red the
setting to be changed.
• When the hour is highlighted, pressing the
down key will highlight the minutes.
Use the left/right key to change the highlighted setting.
When the date and time have been set,
press the center of the controller.
• A confirmation screen will appear. Use the left/right key to select “YES”; choosing “NO” will cancel
the operation and return to the date/time screen. Press the center of the controller to to execute the
command on the confirmation screen. If an error was made setting the language or date, they can
be reset on the setup menu (p. 38).
Controller
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING
This camera is equipped with a zoom lens. The effect of
the zoom is visible in the viewfinder and on the LCD
monitor. To activate the LCD monitor, simply press and
hold the display button.
The controller is used to zoom the lens.
Pressing the up key of the controller zooms the
lens toward the telephoto position (T). The
down key zooms towards the wide-angle position (W).
USING THE ZOOM LENS
Controller
Display button
Center the subject within the viewfinder focus frame.
• For off-center subjects, use the focus-lock function (p. 15).
• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens:
0.8m – '. For subjects closer than 0.8m, use the macro
function (p. 20).
• The actual autofocus sensor is located in a
small area within the focus frame as
illustrated on the right by the shaded box.
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure.
• The green focus lamp next to the viewfinder will glow to confirm that the image
is in focus. If the focus lamp blinks, the camera was unable to focus on the
subject. Repeat the previous steps until the lamp is
steady.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the picture.
• Both the focus and flash lamps will glow indicating the image data
is being written to the memory card. Never
remove a memory card while data is being
transferred.
• After an image in recorded, it can be
played back for three seconds by activating
the instant-playback function on the setup menu (p. 38, 41)
With the mode dial set to auto recording, the camera will turn on and the lens
will automatically extend. If the lens is hindered when extending, an error message (Err) will appear on the data panel; turn the camera off and wait for the
lens to retract.
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BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
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SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on a
subject, the green focus lamp will blink. In this situation the focus-lock function can be used to focus
on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture.
The subject in the
focus frame is low in
contrast.
The subject is too dark. Two subjects at differ-
ent distances overlap
in the focus frame.
The subject is near a
very bright object or
area.
FOCUS LOCK
The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus
lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the
subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button.
Center the subject within the focus
frame. Press and hold the shutterrelease button partway down.
• The green focus lamp will glow to
indicate that the focus is locked.
Without lifting your finger from the
shutter-release button, recompose
the subject within the image area.
Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to take the picture.
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While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your
right hand while supporting the body with your left hand. Keep your elbows at
your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. When
taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with
the grip to the top. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the
strap.
HANDLING THE CAMERA
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING
VIEWING PICTURES
Still images can easily be viewed in playback mode. To view images, turn the
mode dial to the playback position (1).
Simply use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the memory card.
Images are displayed with date, frame number, and image size information.
The date is temporarily displayed with each new image.
Use the left/right key of the controller to
scroll through the images.
In playback mode, a still image can be enlarged by 2X for closer examination.
1
Controller
With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the center of
the controller.
• The degree of magnification is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
Date of recording
Frame number (p. 22)Image size (p. 22)
ENLARGED PLAYBACK
When enlarged, the
image can be scrolled
using the four-way key of
the controller.
• To exit the enlarged
playback, press the
controller again.
• Enlarged images are framed with a
blue border.
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CAMERA CONTROLS
AUTO-RECORDING AND
MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the getting up and running section before moving on to this section. The previous section covers the basic operation of the camera.
In this section, button controlled recording functions are described. Unless noted, the functions in this
section are the same for the auto-recording and multi-function recording mode.
TURNING ON THE LCD MONITOR – THE DISPLAY BUTTON
Display button
To turn on the LCD monitor, simply press the display button until the monitor activates. The button is also used to
turn the monitor off.
To conserve power, the monitor automatically turns off
after one minute if an operation is not made. The monitor
can be reactivated using the display button. The display
button also reactivates the camera when it is shut down
with the auto-power-save function (p. 11).
The use of the monitor will reduce battery life. To conserve power, use the viewfinder.
The mode button gives quick, easy access to the camera’s
flash modes and subject programs. By pressing the mode
button, the mode indicators point to the active mode. To
cycle through the modes in reverse order, press and hold
the mode button and use the left key of the controller to
change the modes. When the camera is turned off, the
mode is reset to autoflash. The mode can also be reset to
autoflash by pressing and holding the mode button for
about two seconds.
Four flash modes are available: autoflash, autoflash with
red-eye reduction, fill-flash, and flash cancel (p. 19). Three
subject programs can be chosen: night portrait, landscape/night view, and macro (p. 20). Subject programs optimize the camera’s performance for certain subjects. Each
of the flash modes and subject programs has two positions, one with the mode alone and one with the self-timer
(p. 21). The mode button cannot be used with movie
recording (p. 26).
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MODE BUTTON
CAMERA CONTROLS
Mode button
Self-timer w/ macro mode
Self-timer w/ landscape mode
Self-timer w/ flash cancel
Self-timer w/ night portrait mode
Self-timer w/ fill-flash
Self-timer w/ red-eye reduction
Self-timer w/ autoflash
Macro mode
Landscape/Night view mode
Flash cancel
Night portrait mode
Fill-flash
Autoflash w/ red-eye reduction
Autoflash
• When the auto-power-off function activates (p. 11), all the modes remain in effect except for night
portrait, macro, and self-timer.
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Autoflash
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
Autoflash with
red-eye reduction
Autoflash – the flash fires automatically in low-light
and backlit conditions.
Red-eye reduction – the flash fires several times
before the main flash burst to reduce red-eye; the
effect is caused by light reflected from the retina.
Used in low-light conditions when taking photographs of people or animals. The pre-flashes contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.
Flash cancel – the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural
light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The camera-shake
warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 20).
Fill-flash – the flash fires with each exposure
regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash
can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by
strong direct light or sunshine.
FLASH MODES
To set the flash mode, simply press the mode button on the back of the camera until the desired
mode is displayed (p. 18).
FLASH RANGE
The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be
within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’
wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.
Wide-angle position
Telephoto position
0.8m ~ 3.0m (2.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
0.8m ~ 2.0m (2.6 ft. ~ 6.6 ft.)
FLASH SIGNALS
The red flash lamp next to the viewfinder
indicates the status of the flash when the
shutter-release button is pressed partway
down. When the lamps glows, the flash is
charging and the shutter will not release.
When the lamp is not lit, the flash is
charged and ready to fire.The flash lamp is
also used as a camera-shake warning, see
page 20.
+
Fill-flash
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CAMERA CONTROLS
SUBJECT PROGRAMS
The subject-programs optimize the camera’s performance for various conditions and subjects.
Subject-programs are set with the mode button (p. 18). A pointer will indicate the active subject program, which will remain in effect until it is changed or the camera is turned off.
Macro – Used for close-up photography between 25 and 80
cm (9.5 ~ 31 inches) from the front of the lens. The LCD monitor should be used to compose the picture rather than the
viewfinder; press and hold the display button to activate the
monitor. The flash will not fire in macro mode; the camerashake warning may appear in low-light conditions.
Landscape / Night view – Optimized to produce sharp,
colourful landscapes during the day or at night. The flash will
not fire in this mode. The camera-shake warning may appear
in low-light conditions. When taking pictures of landscapes at
night, long exposures are required; the use of a tripod is recommended.
Night portrait – For portraits with subtle night scenes. The
flash output is balanced with the ambient light exposure so
that the subject and background are visible. Red-eye reduction
is used with night portrait (p. 19). Ask your subject not to move
after the flash burst; the shutter will still be open for the background exposure. Make sure the subject is within the flash
range: 0.8 – 3.0m (wide-angle position), 0.8 – 2.0m (telephoto
position).
CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING
If the shutter speed falls below the point where the
camera can be safely hand held, the red flash lamp
will blink. 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 or, if the subject is within the flash
range (p. 19), use the built-in flash. The camera-shake warning only appears in the flash cancel (p.
19), landscape, and macro modes.
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 can be set with any of the flash
modes or subject programs with the mode button (p. 18). The self-timer period can be changed to
three seconds in the setup menu (p. 38).
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 14). Focus lock (p.15) can be used with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release 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 lamp before beginning the countdown (p. 14).
During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera (3) will start to blink. A few seconds before the exposure, the
self-timer lamp will blink rapidly just before the shutter fires. To stop
the countdown, turn the mode dial to another position. After the picture is taken, the self-timer function is canceled, but the flash mode
or subject program setting used remains in effect.
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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
1
2
3
SELF-TIMER
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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
and the greater the pixel resolution. 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.
Image size must be set before the picture is taken; image
size is displayed on the data panel. The image size will
remain in effect until reset. One memory card can contain
images with differing sizes.
IMAGE-SIZE BUTTON
Size button
Data
panel
Number of pixels
(hor. X vert.)
1600 X 1200
1280 X 960
640 X 480
Image
size
UXGA
SXGA
VGA
Approximate storage
capacity of an 8MB
memory card
17 images
26 images
60 images
Simply press the size button to
cycle through the image-size settings: S, F, and E. As the image
size changes, the approximate
number of images that can be
stored on the memory card at that
setting will be displayed on the
frame counter.
The chart lists the pixel resolution
of each image-size setting and the
approximate storage capacity of an
8MB memory card.
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory
card at the camera’s image size setting. If the setting is changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the calculation is based on average file sizes, the actual image taken may not change
the counter or may decrease it by more than one. The actual storage capacity is determined by the
size of the images and the rate of compression; some subjects can be compressed further than others
When the frame counter displays a single zero, no more images at the current image size can be
captured, but setting a smaller size will allow more images to be taken. If three zeros are displayed
on the frame counter, no more images at any size can be captured.
The frame counter cannot exceed 999. When the number of recordable images exceeds this, 999 will
be displayed.
ABOUT THE FRAME COUNTER
CAMERA CONTROLS
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AUTO-RECORDING MENU
SETTING THE LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
AUTO
LCD brightness
LCD brightness
In auto-recording mode (1), the menu can be used to adjust monitor brightness
in seven levels. Simply press the menu button to display the menu. Changes
made to LCD brightness affect all other modes.
Press the right key of the controller to access the LCD brightness adjustment screen.
Use the left/right key of the controller to adjust the monitor brightness.
• Changes in brightness are visible
in the live image.
Press the center of the controller to
set the brightness level.
• The LCD brightness screen will
be canceled and the live view will
be displayed.
1
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MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU
MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING
MENU
MULTI
Reset menu
Movie
Digital zoom
Exp. comp.
White balance
Off
Off
±0
Auto
Controller
Menu button
NAVIGATING THE MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU
The multi-function recording menu controls advanced functions. Simply use the controller to make
changes in the menu settings.
Use the up/down key of the controller to scroll through the menu options. Highlight
the option whose setting needs to be changed.
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key.
• With settings made on the menu, the right key will scroll through the settings. Simply
display the desired setting.
• With settings requiring confirmation or adjustment screens, pressing the right key
activates the necessary screen. Use the left/right key to select options or adjust
settings. Pressing the controller will enter the command or adjustments.
Once a setting has been made, it will remain in effect until reset. Except for LCD brightness, changes
made on the multi-function recording menu have no effect on the auto-recording mode.
To cancel the menu and return to the live view, press the center of the controller.
Press the menu button to activate the multi-function recording menu.
The right key of the controller
changes menu settings or
activates setting screens. Black
lines indicate settings on the
multi-function recording menu. Gray arrows
indicate the path of menu operations
The up/down key of the
controller scrolls through
the menu options.
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MULTI
MULTI
Reset menu
Movie
Digital zoom
Exp. comp.
White balance
Spot metering
Slow shutter
LCD brightness
Colour mode
Off
Off
±0
Auto
Off
Off
Colour
Reset menu to default settings?
YES
NO
Reset menu
MULTI
LCD brightness
Exposure compensation
Off
320 X 240
160 X 120
Off / On
Auto
(Daylight)
(Tungsten)
(Flash)
(Fluorescent)
Off / On
Off / On
Colour / B&W
Live image
On the reset-menu confirmation screen, choosing
and entering “YES” will reset the menu; choosing
“NO” will cancel the operation and return to the
live view.
On the exposure compensation
and LCD brightness screens,
use the left/right key to make
adjustments.
Press the center of the
controller to set adjustments.
Refer to the following
sections for details on the
menu options and their
settings
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MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU
RESET MENU
Reset menu to default settings?
YES
NO
Reset menu
MULTI
The reset menu option returns the menu to its original settings listed on the following chart. When the
option is highlighted and the right key of the controller is pressed, a confirmation screen will be displayed. Use the left/right key to highlight “YES.” Pressing the center of the controller will enter the
command and reset the menu; choosing and entering “NO” will cancel the operation. The display
returns to the live view.
Confirmation screen
Movie
Digital zoom
Exposure compensation
White balance
Spot metering
Slow shutter
Colour mode
Off
Off
±0
Auto
Off
Off
Colour
p. 26
p. 27
p. 27
p. 28
p. 29
p. 29
p. 29
Movie clips up to approximately fifteen seconds in length can be made in multi-function recording
mode. Simply set the image size for the movie clip on the menu and press the controller (p.24); the
LCD monitor will active and the live image will be framed with a yellow border and the image size will
appear in the upper right corner. The LCD monitor should be used to record movies. Approximately
two fifteen-second 320 X 240 movie clips or eight fifteen-second 160 X 120 movie clips can be
stored on one 8MB memory card.
Shooting digital video is simple. Frame the picture on the LCD monitor. Press and
hold the shutter-release button to record (1); “REC” will be displayed during recording. The camera will continue to record until the recording time is used or the shutter-release button is released. When recording, the amount of recorded time is displayed on the monitor. During recording, the zoom is disabled.
1
320 X 240 0:00
320 X 240 0:08
REC
Recording indicator
Recording time
Image size
When movie recording is selected, the movie icon is displayed on the data panel. The frame counter indicates
the approximate number of fifteen-second movie clips
that can be recorded on the installed memory card. The
mode button and size button are disabled. Reset menu
and LCD brightness (p. 29) are the only menu options
available.
MOVIE RECORDING
– Exposure compensation +
MULTI
Reset menu
Movie
Digital zoom
Exp. comp.
White balance
±0
Auto
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DIGITAL ZOOM
At the maximum telephoto position,
pressing the up key (T) once will activate the 1.5X digital zoom. Pressing the
up key a second time will increase the
magnification to 2X (1).
• When the digital zoom is in use, the
live image is framed in a blue border.
• The digital zoom magnification is
displayed on the monitor.
• Use the down key (2) to decrease or
cancel the digital zoom.
• The digital-zoom is canceled if the
LCD monitor is turned off.
X1.5
X2
2
1
The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±1.5
Ev in 0.3 increments. The exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured and will
remain in effect until it has been reset.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
On the multi-function recording menu (p. 24), highlight
the exposure-compensation option and press the right
key of the controller.
• The exposure-compensation screen will be displayed
with the live image.
Use the left/right key of the controller
(2) to adjust the exposure-compensation value.
• Change in exposure compensation is
visible in the live image on the
monitor.
• The scale is marked in 0.3 Ev
increments.
Press the center of the controller to set the adjustment in exposure.
• When the menu is displayed again, the amount of compensation will be shown.
In multi-function recording mode, the digital zoom can double the effect of the optical zoom lens. The
digital zoom magnifies the image in two steps: 1.5X and 2X. Although images are interpolated to their
original image size, image quality may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom.The
digital zoom is activated on the multi-function recording menu (p. 24). The effect of the digital zoom is
visible on the LCD monitor only.
Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain
conditions. Exposure compensation can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by
+1 or +1.5 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values.
In this example, the dark scene appears bright and washed-out
on the LCD monitor. By decreasing the exposure by –1.5 EV, the
richness of the sunset is preserved.
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MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU
AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE
PRESET WHITE BALANCE
The automatic white balance compensates for the colour 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 colour temperature of the
flash.
WHITE BALANCE
Fluorescent
Tungsten
Daylight
Flash
For fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.
For incandescent lighting: household filament light bulbs.
For outdoor and sunlit subjects.
For use with the camera flash.
The white balance can be set to specific light sources. Preset white-balance settings must be set
before the image is taken. Once set, the effect is immediately visible on the LCD monitor. When using
the daylight, tungsten, or fluorescent setting, the flash should be turned off; use the mode button to
set flash cancel, landscape/night view, or macro (p. 18).
White Balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear natural. The effect is
similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using colour compensating filters in conventional photography. White balance is set on the multi-function recording menu (p. 24).
White balance cannot correct high-energy vapor lighting: sodium-vapor (yellow highway lights),
or mercury vapor. For portraits under these lighting conditions, the flash can be used to overpower the ambient light. With landscapes containing these types of lights, set the white balance
to auto or the preset daylight setting.
Shooting tips
Shooting tips
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LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in seven levels. After selecting the LCD brightness option on the multifunction recording menu (p. 24), the LCD brightness screen
will be displayed. Use the left/right key of the controller to
adjust the brightness level; the live image will change
accordingly. To set the level, press the center of the controller. The LCD brightness level will affect all modes.
COLOUR MODE
The colour mode controls whether the recorded image will be colour or black and white. This must be
set before the image is recorded; the live image on the monitor will reflect the selected colour mode.
When using the viewfinder, take care to reset the colour mode after taking monochrome images; the
B&W icon will be displayed on the data panel when the black and white setting is active.
The colour mode has no effect on image file size. The colour mode is set on the multifunction recording menu (p. 24).
SPOT METERING
The spot meter is turned on with the multi-function recording menu (p. 24). Usually the camera
employs center-weighted metering, which averages the light values of the entire scene with emphasis
on the central area of the image. Spot metering uses a smaller area within the image to calculate the
exposure. This metering mode is less influenced by extremely bright or dark areas at the edge of the
scene.
LCD brightness
SLOW SHUTTER
The shutter control range is between 1/2000 and 1/8 second. With the flash mode set to flash cancel
(p. 19) or when using one of the subject programs (p. 20), turning the slow-shutter function on with
the multi-function recording menu (p. 24), extends the shutter control range: 1/2000 to 2 seconds.
The extended shutter-speed range of the slow-shutter function allows greater detail to be recorded in
very dark conditions. However, because of longer shutter speeds, the camera should be mounted on
a tripod to ensure sharp pictures.
Still images can easily be viewed in playback mode. To view
images, turn the mode dial to the playback position (1).
Simply use the left/right key of the controller (2) to scroll
through the pictures on the memory card. Images can be
displayed with date, frame number, image size, folder number, and file number. The date is displayed for three seconds and the folder and file number are activated with the
file-number option on the playback menu (p. 32).
When an image is displayed on the LCD monitor, a low-resolution display is shown first and then a high-resolution display is written over it a few seconds later. The high-resolution display does not have to load before scrolling to the
next image.
The maximum number of images that can be played back is
999. If a memory card contains a thousand images or more,
the camera may not be able to play them back properly.
Images recorded on an SD Memory card or
MultiMediaCard with another digital camera that complies
with the DFC standard can be viewed on this camera.
However, some of the playback functions, such as delete,
may not work.
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PLAYBACK MODE
VIEWING PICTURES
1
PLAYBACK MODE
VIEWING AND EDITING IMAGES
Controller
2
Folder number – file number (p. 45) Date of recording
Frame number
Image size (p. 22)
Lock icon (p. 35)
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When enlarged, the
image can be scrolled
using the four-way key of
the controller.
• To exit the enlarged
playback, press the
controller.
• Enlarged images are framed with a
blue border.
In playback mode, a still image can be enlarged by 2X for closer examination.
With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the center of
the controller.
• The degree of magnification is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
ENLARGED PLAYBACK
VIEWING MOVIES
320 X 240 0:15
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MOV
Frame numberMovie indicator
Image size Playback time
When scrolling through the images in the camera, the first
frame of a movie clip will be displayed with a yellow border
and the movie indicator. The pixel size and duration is
shown at the top of the frame. A movie clip takes a few seconds to load before it can be played back: the green and
red LEDs next to the viewfinder will glow as the clip is
loaded.
To play back the displayed clip, press the center of
the controller. Pressing the controller during playback cancels the movie clip.
To pause the playback, press the down key.
Pressing the down key again will resume the playback.
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Controller
Menu button
NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU
The playback menu controls advanced editing and playback functions. Simply use the controller to
make changes to the menu settings.
Use the up/down key of the controller to scroll through the menu
options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key.
• With settings made on the menu, the right key will scroll through the settings. Simply
display the desired setting.
• With settings requiring confirmation, setting, or adjustment screens, pressing the right
key activates the necessary screen. Use the left/right key to select options or adjust
settings. Pressing the controller will enter the command or adjustments.
Once a setting has been made, it will remain in effect until reset. Changes made to LCD brightness
affect all modes.
To cancel the playback menu and return to the playback mode, press the center of the
controller.
With the mode dial in the playback position (1), press the menu button to activate the playback menu.
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PLAYBACK MODE
PLAY
Delete
Index play
Slide show
Lock
File number
Off
The flow diagram on the facing page is a quick reference guide to the playback menu. The following
sections contain detailed descriptions of each menu item and how to use the menu.
The four-way key of the
controller are used to
highlight selections.
Pressing the center of the
controller enters the
selection.
Refer to the following sections for details on the menu
options and their settings.
Set up
List
Exit
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The right key of the controller
changes menu settings or
activates setting screens. Black
lines indicate settings on the
playback menu. Gray arrows indicate the
path of menu operations
The up/down key of the
controller scrolls through
the menu options.
PLAY
PLAY
Delete
Index play
Slide show
Lock
File number
LCD brightness
Print
Off
LCD brightness
Off / On
On the delete
confirmation screen,
choosing “YES” will
delete all images;
choosing “NO” will
cancel the operation.
Press the controller to
cancel the slide show.
Delete
This
ALL
NO
Delete
YES NO
Delete all pictures?
Lock
Lock?
NOYES
Slide show
Would you like to proceed?
NOYES
Print Print
Select
ALL
NO
Print
Cancel
Select all
Quantity
2
Print
Quantity
2
Print list
Remove?
YES NO
Print list
OK
Clear all
File number Quantity
2
1
3
100-0001
100-0002
100-0003
Playback
mode
Adjust with controller.
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PLAYBACK MODE
Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot
be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images.
DELETING IMAGES
Delete all pictures?
YES
NO
Delete
PLAY
This
ALL
NO
Delete
If all images are selected for deletion, a confirmation
screen will appear. Choosing “YES” will execute the operation and delete all unlocked images on the memory card,
“NO” will cancel the operation.
PLAY
Delete
Index play
Slide show
Lock
File number
Off
Single or all images on the memory card can be deleted
with the playback-mode menu. The delete function will only
erase unlocked images. If an image is locked, it must be
unlocked before it can be deleted (p. 35).
When deleting single images, display the image to be
deleted on the LCD monitor before activating the playback
menu. Highlight the delete option on the menu and press
the right key of the controller.
Use the up/down controller key to highlight the delete
option. Press the controller to execute the command.
• This – To delete the image displayed.
• NO – To cancel the delete operation.
• ALL – To delete all unlocked images on the
memory card. When selected and entered,
a confirmation screen will appear.
If the “This” or “NO” setting is selected, the camera will
return to the playback mode.
INDEX PLAYBACK
A nine-frame index display can be used to quickly find a
specific image. Simply highlight the index-play option on
the playback menu (p. 32) and press the right controller
key; the last image displayed will be framed with a red border.
Use the four-way key of the controller to frame the image
to be viewed. Press the center of the controller to display
the framed image. Movie clips are marked with the movie
camera icon.
Single images can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted using the playback menu functions.
Although a locked image is protected from a delete function, the formatting function on the setup
menu (p. 38) will erase all images on a memory card whether locked or not.
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SLIDE SHOW
Would you like to proceed?
YES
NO
Slide show
PLAY
All the images on the memory card can be displayed automatically on the LCD monitor in numerical
order. Each image is shown for three seconds. The first frame of any movie clip is displayed as a still
image. When all the images have been displayed, the slide show presentation will stop at the last
image.
After highlighting the slide-show option on the playback
menu (p. 32) and pressing the right controller key, the slideshow confirmation screen will appear. Choose “YES” and
press the controller to begin the slide-show presentation.
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• During the slide show, pressing the right key will
advance the presentation to the next frame
before the three-second display period has
ended.
• Pressing the down key will pause the
presentation. To restart, press the down key
again.
• Pressing the controller will cancel the
presentation.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING IMAGES
Lock?
YES
NO
Lock
In playback mode, display the image to be locked.
Activate the playback menu (p. 32) and select the
lock option; the lock confirmation screen will
appear. Select and enter “YES.” The image will be
locked and the lock icon displayed in the lower left
corner.
To unlock an image, repeat the procedure above.
However, on the lock confirmation screen, select
and enter “NO”; the lock icon will disappear.
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PLAYBACK MODE
DISPLAYING THE FILE NUMBER
The folder and file number of the image can be displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor in
playback mode. Simply highlight the file number option on the playback menu (p. 32) and use the
right controller key to display “on.” For more about the folder and file number, see page 45.
LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in seven levels. After selecting the LCD brightness option on the playback menu (p. 32), the LCD brightness screen will be displayed. Use the left/right key of the controller to adjust the
brightness level; the displayed image will change accordingly. To set the level, press the center of the controller. The
LCD brightness level will affect all modes.
LCD brightness
The print menu option is used to set an order for standard prints from images on the memory card.
Single, multiple, or all images can be printed.
The select option on the print screen (3) will allow single or multiple images to be chosen. This
screen can also be used when the number of copies for each image varies. After selecting the print
option on the playback menu (1), choose “Set up” on the print screen (2) and then “Select” on the
next print screen (3); a window displaying a thumbnail image will appear. Use the left/right key of the
controller to display the image to be printed. Use the up/down key of the controller to set the number
of prints of the displayed image. Between zero and ninety nine copies can be ordered. Continue until
all the images have been selected. Press the center of the controller to create the DPOF print file.
ABOUT DPOF
This camera is supported by DPOF. 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 made on the memory card to store it (p. 45).
DPOF files cannot be created for images captured with another camera. DPOF data created on other
cameras will not be recognized.
CREATING A DPOF PRINT ORDER
PLAY
LCD brightness
Print
Set up
List
Exit
Print
Print
ALL
NO
Select
Quantity
Print
PLAY
2
1
2
3
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If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images saved afterwards on
the memory card will not be included in the order. Only one DPOF file can be created on each memory card. As each new print order is made, the previous DPOF data is erased. After the pictures have
been printed, the DPOF file will still remain on the memory card and must be canceled manually (see
below).
The “ALL” option on the print screen (2) can print all images on the memory card. After selecting the
print option on the playback menu (1), choose “Set up” on the print screen (2) and then “ALL” on the
next print screen (3); a window will appear. Use the up/down key of the controller to set the number
of each image. Between zero and ninety nine copies can be ordered. Use the left/right key of the
controller to select “Select all” or “Cancel.” Press the center of the controller to create the DPOF print
file or cancel the operation.
PLAY
LCD brightness
Print
Set up
List
Exit
Print
Print
NO
Select
Quantity
Print
PLAY
1
1
2
3
ALL
CancelSelect all
Set up
Exit
Print
Print list
Remove?
YES NO
Print list
OK
Clear all
File number Quantity
2
1
3
100-0001
100-0002
100-0003
List
Once created, a DPOF print order can be checked in the camera. By choosing the list option on the print screen (1), a list of the images on the memory
card and the number of prints of each image selected are displayed (2). The
images are listed by folder number (the first three digits) and file number (the
last four digits). The up/down key of the controller scroll the list. The left/right
key of the controller highlight the clear-all and OK buttons. Selecting “Clear
all” will cancel the entire DPOF print order.
To remove or view an image in the print order, highlight the file number in red
using the up/down key and then press the center of the controller; a thumbnail of the image will be displayed (3). Selecting “YES” will remove the image
from the print order and return to the print list. The image will be removed
from the list.
1
2
3
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SETUP MENU
ADJUSTING CAMERA OPERATION
Controller
NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU
The setup menu controls camera operations as well as the formatting of memory
cards. Turn the mode dial to the setup position to activate the menu. The menu is
set using the controller.
Use the up/down key of the controller to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the
option whose setting needs to be changed.
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key.
• With settings made on the menu, the right key will scroll through the settings. Simply
display the desired setting.
• With settings requiring confirmation or adjustment screens, pressing the right key
activates the necessary screen. Use the four-way key to select options or adjust
settings. Pressing the controller will enter the command or adjustments.
Once a setting has been made, it will remain in effect until reset. Settings affect all camera modes.
SETUP
Format
Self-timer period
Beep
10 sec
3 min
Off
On
File No. memory
SETUP MENU
The flow diagram on the facing page is a quick reference guide to the setup menu. The following sections contain detailed descriptions of each menu item and how to use the menu.
Auto power off
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The right key of the
controller changes menu
settings or activates setting
screens. Black lines indicate
settings on the setup menu. Gray
arrows indicate the path of menu
operations.
The up/down key of the
controller scrolls through
the menu options.
SETUP
SETUP
Format
Self-timer period
Beep
Inst. Playback
Date/Time set
Language
10 sec
3 min
On
On
Off
YES
NO
Format
SETUP
10 sec
3 sec
3 min
10 min
Off
Off / On
On the format confirmation screen, choosing and
entering “YES” will format the memory card
erasing all data; choosing “NO” will cancel the
operation and return to the setup menu.
Refer to the follow
sections for
details on the
menu options and
their settings
File No. memory
On / Off
On / Off
Date/Time set
10:45
23
12
2001
Year
Month
Day
YES NO
2001/12/23
10:45
Is this correct?
Formatting resets the memory
card and deletes all pictures on it.
Format?
YES NO
Would you like to select
ENGLISH?
JAPANESE
FRANCAIS
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
Auto power off
The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a card, copy
any image 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 on the
setup menu (p. 38), a confirmation screen will appear.
Choosing “Yes” will format the card, choosing “No” will cancel the formatting operation. While formatting, the viewfinder
LEDs and the access lamp will glow; never remove the
memory card while it is being formatted.
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SETUP MENU
FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS
When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.
YES
NO
Format
SETUP
Formatting resets the memory
card and deletes all pictures on it.
Format?
SELF-TIMER PERIOD
The self-timer delays the release of the shutter and is usually used to take self-portraits (p. 21). The
self-timer period is initially set to ten seconds, but can be changed to three seconds on the setup
menu. Simply use the controller to display the desired period.
AUTO-POWER-OFF PERIOD
The camera will turn off the data panel and other camera functions to conserve battery power if no
operation is made within a certain period. The length of this period can be set to 3 or 10 minutes.
This function can also be disabled. When disabled, the camera will shut down after a few hours.
Simply use the controller to display the desired setting on the setup menu (p. 38). The auto-power-off
option will not affect the display period of LCD monitor in the recording modes; it will shut down after
one minute.
When the camera is connected to the computer, the auto-power-off period is set to thirty minutes.
This period cannot be changed.
FILE NUMBER MEMORY
If file number memory is on and the memory card is changed, the first file saved to the new card will
have a number one greater than the last file saved on the previous card. If the new card contains an
image with a greater file number, the file number of the new image will be one greater than the greatest on the card. If the file number memory is off, the file number will begin at one or have a number
one greater than the last image saved on the new card.
When the card is formatted and file number memory is active, the first image saved will have a number one greater than the last image taken with the camera. If the file number memory is off, the
image file number will begin at one. For more information on file numbers, see page 45.
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BEEP
The camera’s audio signal can be turned off or on.
INSTANT PLAYBACK
When the instant-playback function is on, a recorded image will be displayed for three seconds after
it has been captured. While it is being displayed, it can be deleted. To activate the instant playback,
simply use the controller to to display “On” on the setup menu (p. 38). If the LCD monitor has been
turned off, it will automatically activate during the instant-playback period.
With the instant-playback function active, when a picture is
recorded, it is displayed on the LCD monitor for three seconds. Highlighting and entering “YES” with the controller
will immediately save the image and cancel the playback;
entering “NO” will delete the image before it is saved. If no
action is taken during playback, the image will be automatically saved after three seconds.
Save?
YES
NO
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
Date/Time set
10:45
23
12
2001
Year
Month
Day
Use the up/down key to highlight in red setting to
be changed.
Use the left/right key to change the highlighted
setting.
When the date and time have been set, press the
center of the controller.
• A confirmation screen will appear. Use the left/right key to select “YES;” choosing “NO” will cancel
the operation and return to the date/time screen. Press the center of the controller to to execute the
command on the confirmation screen.
It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is recorded, the date of
the recording is saved with the image and is displayed during playback.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
When the language option is selected on the setup menu, the language screen will be displayed. Use the up/down key of the controller
to select the language and then enter the choice by pressing the controller. A confirmation screen will appear. Use the left/right key to
select “YES;” choosing “NO” will cancel the operation and return to
the language screen. Press the center of the controller to to execute
the command on the confirmation screen.
YES NO
Would you like to select
ENGLISH?
JAPANESE
FRANCAIS
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
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PC MODE
PC MODE
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. This manual does not cover
the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with
your computer.
For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass storage device, the following requirements must be met:
QUICKTIME 5.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
QuickTime is used for viewing movie clips. To
install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the
read-me folder and in the installer. Macintosh
users can download the latest version of
QuickTime free of charge from the Apple
Computer web site: http://www.apple.com.
IBM PC / AT Compatible
Pentium-based computer
Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, or 2000 Professional.
32MB or more of RAM
Sound Blaster or compatible sound card
DirectX 3.0 or later recommended
Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included
CD-ROM (p. 44). There have been no reports of compatibility problems with Mac OS 10.0.3.
IBM PC / AT Compatible
Macintosh
Preinstalled Mac OS 9.0 – 9.1
CD-ROM drive and USB port as standard interface
ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 3.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
IBM PC / AT Compatible
Pentium-based computer
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT 4.0, Me, or 2000
Professional.
125MB or more of hard disk space
32MB or more of RAM
A monitor with 32000 colours or more, and a CD-ROM drive
Macintosh
Power PC
Mac OS 8.5 to 9.1
120MB or more of hard disk space
32MB or more of RAM
(64MB or more is recommended)
PhotoImpression is an application software for still images. To install PhotoImpression, follow the
instructions in the manual folder on the PhotoImpression CD-ROM.
Preinstalled Windows 98, 98SE, Me, or 2000
Professional operating systems
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon will appear. Double click on the
icon to access the camera’s memory card; see page 45. If the computer does not recognize the camera, disconnect the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the connection procedure above.
Start up the computer.
• The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.
Insert the memory card into the camera.
• Confirm that the correct card is in the camera. To change the memory card while the camera is
connected to a computer, see page 48.
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 the camera from operating properly.
A fresh set of batteries should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the
AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98,
read the section on installing the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer
(p. 44).
Turn the mode dial to the playback position or a recording position to initiate the USB connection.
• “PC” will be displayed on the frame counter of the data panel.
1
2
3
4
5
Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera’s USB port.
• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.
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PC MODE
CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE
Choose the recommended search for a suitable
driver. Click “Next.”
Choose to search for the driver in the CDROM drive. Click “Next.”
The driver needs only to be installed once. 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. To install the Windows 98 driver, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-acomputer section on page 43.
When the camera is plugged into the computer,
the operating system will detect the new device
and the add-new-hardware-wizard window will
open. Place the DiMAGE E203 CD-ROM in the
CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.”
The add new hardware wizard will confirm the
location of the driver. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system.
• The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will
vary between computers.
The last window will confirm the driver has been
installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new
hardware wizard.
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Image-file names begin with “pict,” followed by a four-digit file number, and a
jpg or avi extension.
Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by simply double clicking on icons. Copying images can be done by dragging and dropping the image-file icon into a location in the computer. Never change image file names on the memory card or save data to the card
using a computer; it may hinder camera operation and cause malfunctions. Never format the memory
card from the computer; always use the camera to format the card.
The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the image. As
images are deleted on the camera, the frame counter will adjust itself to show the number of images
on the memory card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly. The index numbers on the image
files will not change when an image is deleted. When a new image is recorded, it will be assigned a
number one greater than the largest index number in the folder. File numbers can be controlled with
the file-number-memory function on the setup menu (p. 40).
When the index number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder will be created with a
number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory card: e.g. from 100MLT07 to
101MLT07. When a DPOF file is created for a print order (p. 36), a misc. folder is automatically made
for the file.
MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION
Drive Icon
Dcim
PICT0001.JPG
PICT0002.AVI
Still image
Movie clip
The last two digits in the folder
name indicate the camera that
was used to capture the
images; “07” indicates a
DiMAGE E203.
Misc
The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 36).
100MLT07
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PC MODE
DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER
Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable.
WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE
Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and drop it into
the trash.
Disconnect the USB cable.
• If the USB cable is disconnected before performing the first step, an alert message will appear.
Always complete the first step before disconnecting the USB cable.
MACINTOSH
Never disconnect the
camera when the access
lamp is lit – the data or
memory card may
permanently be damaged.
AUTO POWER OFF (PC MODE)
If the camera does not receive a read or write command within thirty minutes, it will shut down to
save power. When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-removal-of-device warning may appear on the
computer monitor. Click “OK.” Neither the camera or computer will be damaged in this operation.
To reconnect the camera to the computer is simple. Turn off the camera with the mode dial. Remake
the USB connection by turning the mode dial back to the playback or recording position.
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The hardware devices to be stopped
will be displayed. Highlight the device
by clicking on it then click “Stop.”
A confirmation screen will appear to indicate the devices
to be stopped. Clicking “OK” will stop the device.
A third and final screen will appear to indicate the camera can safely be disconnected from the computer. Turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable.
When more than one external device are connected to the computer, the unplug-oreject-hardware window can be used. To disconnect the camera, double click on the
unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar to activate the window.
WINDOWS ME AND WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL
To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on
the task bar. A small window will open indicating the device to be stopped.
Click on the small window to
stop the device. The safe-toremove-hardware window will
appear. Click “OK.” Turn the
mode dial to another position
and then disconnect the USB
cable.
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CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD (PC MODE)
Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is attached to the computer.
Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected.
WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Change the memory card.
3. Turn the mode dial to the playback or recording position to remake the USB connec-
tion.
WINDOWS ME AND 2000 PROFESSIONAL
MACINTOSH
Always confirm the access lamp is out before removing the memory card.
1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 47).
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Change the memory card.
4. Turn the mode dial to the playback or recording position to remake the USB connec-
tion.
1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 46).
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Change the memory card.
4. Turn the mode dial to the playback or recording position to remake the USB connec-
tion.
On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his
Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event. The 4 hour,
55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three times at an average speed of 28,000
kph (17,500 mph).
Mr. Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in Japan on May 24th,
1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate the occasion. The palm tree
is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over eight meters
tall (26ft).
The camera? It was not lost. It is on display at the Smithsonian
Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in
Washington D.C. This and other objects from John
Glenn’s Friendship 7 Mercury flight can be found in
gallery 210, “Apollo to the Moon.”
Minolta History
PC MODE
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APPENDIX
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Symptom Cause Solution
The camera
will not work.
Nothing displayed on the
data panel or
the monitor.
The batteries are dead.
The batteries are inserted
incorrectly.
The AC adapter is not connected properly.
Replace batteries (p. 10).
Reinsert the batteries taking care
that the negative and positive
terminals are orientated correctly
(p.10).
Check that the adapter is connected to the camera and a live
electrical outlet (p. 11).
The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if
a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Minolta service facility listed on the back cover
of this manual.
“Err” displayed
on the data
panel.
The lens was hindered
when extending.
Turn off the camera and allow
the lens to retract. Turn on the
camera again.
Shutter will not
release.
“0” is displayed
on the frame
counter.
memory card is full and
unable to store an image at
the image-size setting on
the camera.
Insert a new memory card (p.
12), delete some images (p. 32),
or change the image-size setting
(p. 22).
memory card is full and
unable to store an image at
any image-size setting.
Insert a new memory card
(p. 12) or delete some images (p.
32).
No memory card in the
camera.
Insert a memory card (p.12).
“000” blinks on
the frame
counter.
Pictures are
not sharp.
The green
focus lamp
blinks.
Subject is too close.
Make sure the subject is within
the autofocus range (p. 14) or
use the macro mode (p. 18).
A special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing (p.15)
Use the focus-lock function to
focus on an object at the same
distance as the subject (p. 15).
Pictures are
taken indoors
or in low-light
situations without flash.
Slow shutter speeds result
in blurred images when the
camera is hand-held.
Use a tripod or flash (p. 19).
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While using flash, the pictures
are too dark.
The subject is beyond the
flash range (p. 19).
Move closer to the subject or set
the camera to the flash cancel or
landscape mode
(p. 18).
Problem Cause Solution
If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and
reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the mode dial otherwise the memory
card may be damaged and camera settings reset.
When photographing outside at
night, flare is apparent around
bright light sources .
The lens is not clean.
Use a special lens cloth or tissue
to gently wipe the lens surface (p.
52).
LED
Audio
signal
LED
status
Blinking
Steady
Ye s
No
Ye s
No
No
No
No
No
Blinking
Steady
Blinking
Steady
Blinking
Blinking
AF warning. A special situation is preventing the camera from
focusing (p. 15) or the subject is outside autofocus range: 0.8m
– '.
Focus is locked (p. 15). The image can be taken.
System error. “Err” appears on the data panel. Reset the camera by turning it off and on.
Camera-shake warning (p. 20) indicating low-light conditions.
Flash is charging.
AF warning and camera-shake warning.
Memory card is full, damaged, unformatted, or write protected
(p. 7). No memory card in camera.
Data is being transferred between the camera and memory
card.
Focus lamp (green)
Flash lamp (red)
The LEDs next to the viewfinder can indicate
the status of the camera. The LED warnings
can be accompanied by an audio signal.
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CAMERA CARE
• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.
• Turn off the camera when transporting.
• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory
card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera.
• When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand. Water,
sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera.
• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun; the CCD
may be damaged.
CLEANING
• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the
camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch
the surface.
• To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then, if necessary, moisten a lens
tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens.
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
STORAGE
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long periods of disuse,
store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying agent.
• Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods.
• Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.
• During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the camera out of
storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.
OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS
• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 5°C to 40°C.
• Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun,
or to extreme humidity.
• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to
prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before
removing it from the bag.
LCD MONITOR CARE
• Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology, there may occasionally
be a lack of colour or bright points on the LCD monitor.
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged.
• In a cold environment, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms
up, the display will function normally.
• The LCD monitor may be slow to react in low temperatures or may turn dark in a hot environment.
When the camera reaches normal operating temperature, the display will function normally.
• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.
BATTERIES
• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping
spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power
when they warm up. As the performance of Ni-MH batteries are less affected by temperature, their
use is recommended when shooting in cold environments.
• Remove the batteries when the camera is not in use for an extended period. Leaking battery fluid
may damage the battery-chamber.
• Occasionally, when using alkaline batteries, the battery-condition indicator will give a false lowbattery-power warning, even though there is enough power capacity. Continue to use the camera;
the low-battery indicator will disappear.
• If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even if their change
seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation.
CARE AND STORAGE
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BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS OR JOURNEYS
• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.
• Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction.
COPYRIGHT
• TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking
pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc. is prohibited without approval and can infringe
on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the
copyright laws.
QUESTIONS AND SERVICE
• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta
distributor in your area.
• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CCD: 1/2.7-type interline primary-colour CCD with a total
of 2.1 million pixels.
Number of effective pixels: 2.0 million (2056 X 1544)
Camera sensitivity (ISO): ISO 100 equivalent.
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups including two double-sided
aspheric elements.
Aperture range: f/2.8 – 5.6 (wide-angle position), f/4.6 – 9.2 (telepho-
to position)
Focal length: 5.4 – 16.2 mm (35mm equivalent: 35 – 105 mm)
Focusing range: 0.8 m – infinity
0.25 – 0.8 m macro mode
Autofocusing system: Video AF
Shutter: CCD electronic shutter plus mechanical shutter
Shutter speeds: 1/2000 – 2s
Built-in flash recycling time: 7s (approx)
Viewfinder: Optical real-image zoom viewfinder.
Monitor LCD: 1.5 inch low-temperature TFT colour
Recording media: SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards
File formats: Exif 2.1 (JPEG), motion JPEG (avi). DCF 1.0 and
DPOF compliant.
Menu languages: Japanese, English, German, and French
Batteries: One CR-V3 lithium battery or two AA alkaline or Ni-
MH batteries
Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 500 frames
Based on Minolta’s standard test method: CR-V3
lithium battery, LCD monitor on, image size F, no
instant playback, and flash used with 50% of the
frames.
Battery performance (playback): Approx. continuous playback time: 300 min. Based
on Minolta’s standard test method: CR-V3 lithium
battery.
External power source: AC adapter (AC-3)
Dimensions: 101.5 (W) X 61.5 (H) X 40.0 (D) mm
(excluding protrusions)
Weight: Approximately 170g
(without batteries or memory card)
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to
change without notice.
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Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac OS logo 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. PhotoImpression is a registered trademark of ArcSoft, Inc. Power PC is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.
QuickTime is a trademark used under license. The SD logo is a trademark. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements
of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment
regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Tested by the Minolta Corporation
101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.
The following marks may be found on the product:
This mark certifies that this camera meets the requirements concerning
interference causing equipment regulations in Japan.
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FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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