Minolta Z20 Instruction Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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EFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction
manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using
this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.
DiMAGE Z20 digital camera
Neck strap NS-DG800
Lens cap LF-243B
Video cable VC-400
USB cable USB-3
4 AA alkaline batteries
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
“DiMAGE Viewer Manuals“-CD-ROM
DiMAGE Instruction Manual
Konica Minolta International Warranty Certificate
This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta.
Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories.
Before you begin
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica
Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The
official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered
trademark of the Intel Corporation. Power PC is a trademark of the International Business Machines
Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. All other brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which
may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.
• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
• Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
• Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.
• Do not attempt to 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 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.
• Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations
for battery disposal.
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.
For proper and safe use
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OR PROPER AND SAFE USE
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.
• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which
may lead to an accident.
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident.
• Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid
enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue
use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire
or electric shock.
• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.
• When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adapter unit when
removing it from an outlet.
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged
cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use. The continued use of
a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.
• Take the product to a Konica Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
• Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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• Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or
trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries
caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.
• The lens retracts when the camera is turned off. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may
cause injury.
• The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.
• Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods
of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large
amount of energy which may cause burns.
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid
from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin,
wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor.
• When using the AC adapter, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.
• Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged.
• Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result.
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies.
• Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use.
CAUTION
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. This section of the manual
covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for
recording, viewing, and deleting images.
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the
navigation sections.
About this manual
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................10
Getting up and running ........................................................................................................................12
Attaching the strap and lens cap ............................................................................................12
Inserting batteries....................................................................................................................13
Battery condition indicator......................................................................................................14
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................14
Connecting the optional AC adapter ......................................................................................15
Changing the memory card.....................................................................................................16
Turning on the camera and displays .......................................................................................17
Setting the date and time........................................................................................................18
Setting the menu language .....................................................................................................19
Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................20
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................20
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................20
Recording images automatically.............................................................................................21
Basic recording operation.......................................................................................................22
` Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection.........................................................................23
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................24
Focus range.............................................................................................................................24
Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................25
Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................25
Flash modes............................................................................................................................26
Flash range - auto-recording mode ........................................................................................27
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................27
i+button ...................................................................................................................................28
Adjusting monitor brightness ..................................................................................................28
Digital subject programs .........................................................................................................29
Basic playback.....................................................................................................................................30
Single-frame playback and histogram display........................................................................30
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Viewing and rotating images...................................................................................................31
Deleting single images ............................................................................................................31
i
+
button ...................................................................................................................................32
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................33
Advanced recording.............................................................................................................................34
Recording mode display .........................................................................................................34
Macro ......................................................................................................................................35
Program (P) exposure mode ...................................................................................................36
Aperture priority (A) exposure mode.......................................................................................36
Shutter priority (S) exposure mode .........................................................................................37
Manual (M) exposure mode ....................................................................................................38
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................40
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................41
Focus area selection ...............................................................................................................42
Navigating the recording menus .............................................................................................43
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................45
Self-timer .................................................................................................................................46
Continuous advance ...............................................................................................................47
Progressive capture.................................................................................................................48
Bracketing ...............................................................................................................................49
What is an Ev? ........................................................................................................................50
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................51
Auto DSP.................................................................................................................................53
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................53
Focus modes...........................................................................................................................54
White balance..........................................................................................................................55
Automatic white balance .................................................................................................55
Preset white balance .......................................................................................................55
Custom white balance.....................................................................................................56
Full-time AF .............................................................................................................................57
Flash mode..............................................................................................................................57
Flash compensation ................................................................................................................57
Metering modes ......................................................................................................................58
Camera sensitivity - ISO .........................................................................................................59
Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................59
Color mode..............................................................................................................................60
Contrast...................................................................................................................................60
Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................61
Custom key function............................................................................................................................62
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Image size (Movie) ...............................................................................................................................64
Frame rate ...............................................................................................................................64
Movie file sizes ........................................................................................................................64
Movie mode.............................................................................................................................65
A short guide to photography..............................................................................................................66
Advanced playback..............................................................................................................................68
Playing back movies ...............................................................................................................68
Capturing a movie frame.........................................................................................................69
Navigating the playback-mode menu .....................................................................................70
Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................72
Delete ......................................................................................................................................73
Format .....................................................................................................................................74
Lock.........................................................................................................................................75
Copy and E-mail Copy............................................................................................................76
Slide Show ..............................................................................................................................80
About DPOF ............................................................................................................................82
DPOF setup.............................................................................................................................82
Date imprint.............................................................................................................................83
Index print ...............................................................................................................................83
Viewing images on a television ...............................................................................................84
Setup menu .........................................................................................................................................85
Opening the setup menu.........................................................................................................85
Navigating the setup menu .....................................................................................................86
LCD monitor brightness ..........................................................................................................88
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................88
Instant playback ......................................................................................................................89
Lens accessory .......................................................................................................................90
Language.................................................................................................................................90
File number (#) memory ..........................................................................................................91
Folder name ............................................................................................................................92
Date and time setup................................................................................................................93
Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................93
Reset default ...........................................................................................................................94
Audio signals ...........................................................................................................................95
Focus signal ............................................................................................................................96
Shutter FX................................................................................................................................96
Video output............................................................................................................................96
Transfer mode .........................................................................................................................96
Self-timer .................................................................................................................................96
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Data-transfer mode..............................................................................................................................97
System requirements ..............................................................................................................97
Connecting the camera to a computer ...................................................................................98
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE ....................................................................................99
Automatic installation ......................................................................................................99
Manual installation.........................................................................................................100
Folder organization................................................................................................................102
Auto power save - data-transfer mode.................................................................................103
Disconnecting the camera ...................................................................................................104
Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition .............................................................................104
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP .....................................................................104
Mac OS..........................................................................................................................105
Changing the memory card .................................................................................................106
Uninstalling the driver software - Windows ..........................................................................107
PictBridge..............................................................................................................................108
Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................109
Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................110
Appendix .......................................................................................................................................114
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................114
Care and storage...................................................................................................................116
Camera care ..................................................................................................................116
Storage ..........................................................................................................................116
Cleaning.........................................................................................................................116
LCD monitor care ..........................................................................................................117
Batteries.........................................................................................................................117
Operating temperatures and conditions........................................................................117
Memory cards................................................................................................................118
Before important events and journeys ..........................................................................119
Copyright .......................................................................................................................119
Questions and service ...................................................................................................119
QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................120
Technical specifications ........................................................................................................122
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AMES OF PARTS
* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces
clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 116).
Names of parts
The battery-chamber door (p. 13) and tripod socket are located on the bottom of the
body.
Flash* (p. 26)
AF window*
Lens*
Shutter-release button
Self-timer lamp (p. 46)
Flash-mode
button (p. 26)
Exposure-mode dial
(p. 21, 29, 36 - 40)
Strap eyelet (p. 12)
Card slot
(p. 16)
USB port/Video-out terminal
(p. 84, 98, 108)
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Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 17)
Viewfinder* (p. 17)
Macro button (p. 35)
Zoom lever
(p. 20)
Controller
Access lamp
LCD monitor*
DC terminal (p. 15)
Menu button
Quick View / Delete button
(p. 30, 31)
Information button (p. 28, 32)
Mode switchMain switch
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An
optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer.
Availability varies with region.
Attaching the strap and lens cap
Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the outside tabs
of the lens cap to remove or attach. When the camera is
not in use, always replace the lens cap.
Pass the end of the neck strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body (1).
Thread the strap through the inside of
the buckle as shown (2). Repeat with
the other end of the strap.
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Inserting batteries
Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside of the battery-chamber door. Confirm the positive and negative battery terminals
are oriented correctly.
To open the battery-chamber door, slide the lock to the open position (1).
Slide the door to the front of the camera (2) to release the safety catch.
Lift the door to open (3).
This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Do not use other types of AA batteries. The camera should be off when replacing batteries.
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the back of the body
(4) to engage the safety catch. Slide the batter-chamber lock to the close
position (5).
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3
4
5
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
Battery condition indicator
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the
battery-condition indicator appears on the monitor. If the monitor is blank, the batteries may be
exhausted or installed incorrectly.
Auto power save
Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for three
seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on.
Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. The monitor will turn off while the flash
is charging to save power.
Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The monitor indicator is red. The
battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears
and remains on the monitor until the battery is changed. The monitor will turn off
while the flash is charging to save power. If power falls below this level, the batteryexhausted message will be displayed just before the camera shuts down. If the lowbattery warning is displayed, movie recording cannot be used.
To conserve battery power, the camera turns off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation
is not made within a minute. To restore power, press any button or key, or turn the exposure-mode
dial to another position. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 1 of
the setup menu (p. 88).
If an operation is not made within approximately 30 minutes, the camera turns off automatically.
Press the main switch to turn on the camera.
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Connecting the optional AC adapter
The AC Adapter AC-11 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.
Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (1).
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
Changing the memory card
This digital camera is equipped with a internal storage (approximately 14.5MB) so images can be
recorded without a memory card. For increased memory capacity, an SD Memory Card or
MultiMediaCard can be inserted into the camera. When card is inserted, the images are recorded on
the card. For more about memory cards see page 118.
Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not
lit before inserting or removing a memory card; damage and
data loss may result.
1. Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and release; the card should catch in the
slot. Insert the card so the face is toward the back 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 oriented
correctly.
2. To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release. The card can then be pulled out.
Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.
A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unableto-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. A memory card can
be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 74). When a card is formatted, all the data on
the card is permanently erased. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the
controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:
North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/
Europe: http://www.konicaminoltaeurope.com/
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Turning on the camera and displays
Press the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch again turns
the camera off.
Around the main switch is the mode switch. This switch is used to change
between the recording and playback modes as well as the selecting the
between the monitor and viewfinder display.
Recording mode (Monitor display) - the camera can record images and the
monitor is viewed directly.
Playback mode (Monitor display) - images can be played back and edited. The
monitor is viewed directly.
To use the viewfinder in the playback mode, press and hold
the flash mode button (1) and then press and hold the information (i
+
) button (2) until the monitor switches to the
viewfinder position.
Camera notes
Recording mode (Viewfinder display) - the camera can record
images and the monitor is viewed through the viewfinder. The
viewfinder has a built-in diopter. While looking through the
viewfinder, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the monitor
image is sharp
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
Use the left and right keys to select the item to be
changed.
Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.
Press the central button to set the clock and calendar.
Setting the date and time
After initially inserting batteries, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image
data is saved with the date and time of recording.
If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is
displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned
on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar are reset when the camera is stored without batteries
for a long period.
Date/Time setup screen
MM / DD / YYYY
00 : 00
Date/Time set
:enter
2005 . 01 . 01
Set date/time?
NoYe s
Use the left and right keys of the controller (1) to
select “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation.
Press the center of the controller to open the
date/time setup screen.
The date/time setup screen can be opened in section 2 of the
setup menu.
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Use the down key to highlight the language
menu option, then press the right key.
Press the central button of the controller to set the
language.
Press the central button of the controller to open the
language screen.
Setting the Menu language
For customers in certain areas, the menu language may
have to be set. Press the menu button (1) to open the
menu; the appearance of the menu will depend on the position of the camera’s controls.
Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right
keys of the controller (2) move the cursor and change settings on the menu. The central button of the controller
selects menu options and sets adjustments.
Digital
Use the right key of the controller to highlight
“SETUP” at the top of the menu.
Image
Quality
Auto D
Drive mode
Image size
Quality
Auto DSP
Digital zoom
Drive m
Off
On
Standard
2560x1920
Single
Press the central button of the controller to open the
setup menu.
Language
Lens acc.
Inst.Playback
Power save
LCDbrightness
English
Use the four-way keys of the controller to highlight the
new menu language.
/CHN
Español
Italiano
English
/JPN
Deutsch
1
2
Français Svenska
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ASIC RECORDING
BASIC RECORDING
While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly
with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep
your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold
the camera steadily. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers
or the strap.
Handling the camera
This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving
on to the other sections in the manual.
Using the zoom lens
The zoom lever controls the lens (1).
Pressing the right (T) side of the lever will
zoom in to the telephoto position of the
lens. Pressing the left (W) side of the
lever will zoom out to the wide-angle
position.
After zooming, the zoom scale is displayed briefly. If the digital zoom (p. 53)
is active, the yellow section of the scale
indicates the digital-zoom range.
Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position.
Zoom scale
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Recording images automatically
Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); all camera
operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging
systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly.
While many of the camera’s systems in this mode are automatic. The flash
mode (p. 26) and drive mode (p. 45) can also be changed. Image size and
quality can be set on the auto-recording menu (p. 44, 51-52).
Metering mode
* Changes to the flash mode, focus area, or drive mode are reset when the exposure-mode dial is
turned to another position.
** When the sports action subject program is selected with Automatic Digital Subject Program
Selection (p. 23), the camera continues to focus when the shutter-release button is held partway
down (continuous AF).
Multi-segment (fixed)
Camera sensitivity (ISO)
Flash mode
Focus area
Focus control
Drive mode
Auto (fixed)
Autoflash (can be changed*)
Single-frame advance (can be changed
*)
Color mode
White balance
Natural Color (fixed)
Auto (fixed)
Autofocus - single-shot AF (fixed**)
Wide focus area (can be changed
*)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
The camera uses the exposure system to control the brightness of the live monitor image. This
is achieved by varying the CCD sensitivity and controlling the aperture. The aperture can
sometimes be heard stopping down or opening up with changes in subject brightness.
Camera notes
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ASIC RECORDING
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
The example uses auto recording. Except for movie recording, the operation for
other exposure modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is
only available in the auto recording mode.
Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the
subject is within the focus range of the lens (p. 24). For very close
subjects, use the macro function (p. 35).
Basic recording operation
Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and
exposure. An AF sensor (a) is displayed to indicate the subject.
Automatic Digital Subject Selection will choose the appropriate
exposure mode, see the facing page.
The focus signal (b) on the monitor will confirm focus lock. If the
focus signal is red, the camera was unable to locate the subject.
Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white. The shutter
speed (c) and aperture (d) appears and turns black to indicate the
exposure is locked.
a b
c d
The recorded image can be previewed by continuing to hold
down the shutter-release button after the image is captured.
The instant-playback function can also be used (p. 89).
Camera notes
The access lamp lights indicating image data is being
written to the memory card or the internal memory.
Never remove or insert a memory card while data is
being saved.
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Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection
Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure and one of five digital
subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions and
subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in auto recording and can be
disabled in the auto-recording menu. For information on individual subject programs, see page 29.
A row of gray indicators at the top on the monitor display will indicate Automatic Digital Subject Selection is active. Place the subject
in the focus frames; the procedure is the same as the basic recording operation described on page 22.
Press the shutter-release button partway down; the AF system will
locate the subject and the Automatic Digital Subject Selection function will choose a subject program. If no indicators are displayed,
program autoexposure is active. Press the shutter-release button all
the way down to take the picture. Hold the camera steadily when
the sunset subject program is selected as exposures can be long.
Program autoexposure (the Digital Subject Program indicators disappear)
Portrait
Sports action
Landscape
Sunset
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Focus lock prevents the AF system from focusing. This can be used with off-center subjects or
when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing (p. 25).
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button,
recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutterrelease button all the way down to take the picture.
Focus lock
Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the
shutter-release button partway down.
• The focus signal indicates the focus is locked. The shutter
speed and aperture value change from white to black
indicating the exposure is locked.
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor is displayed on the live
image to indicate the point of focus.
Focus range
All distances are measured from the CCD. See page 35
for the marco focus range.
Approximate location of CCD plane
Wide-angle position
0.57m - inf. (1.9ft - inf.)
Telephoto position
1.57m - inf. (5.1ft - inf.)
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The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter
can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on
a subject, the focus signal will turn red. In this situation, focus-lock on an object at the same distance as the main subject and then recompose the image on the monitor to take the picture.
The subject in the
focus frame is low in
contrast.
The subject is too
dark.
Two subjects at
different distances
overlap in the focus
frame.
The subject is near a
very bright object or
area.
When using the sports action digital subject program, the camera continually focuses when the
shutter-release button is pressed partway down; the focus frames turn red. Keep the subject within
the red focus frames. Focus lock cannot be used.
If the AF system cannot focus, focus lock can be used with object at the same distance as the main
subject or the camera can be focused manually in the Digital Subject Program or program (P) exposure modes (p. 54).
Focus signals
Special focusing situations
Focus locked.
Focus confirmed (P, A, S, and M continuous AF focus mode and sports action digital subject program). Exposure continuously adjusts.
Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system
from focusing.
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ASIC RECORDING
To change the flash mode, simply press the flash
mode button (1) until the appropriate mode is indicated.
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light
and backlit conditions.
Red-eye reduction - multiple flashes are used before
the main flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect
caused by light reflected from the retina. Use in lowlight conditions when taking photographs of people or
animals. The pre-flashes contract the pupils of the
subject’s eyes.
Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be
used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong
direct light or sunshine.
Slow sync. - flash and ambient light exposures are
balanced; red-eye reduction is used. Use slow sync.
when in dark locations to reveal background details.
Ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the
shutter may still be open for the background exposure. Because exposures can be long, the use of a tripod is recommended.
Flash cancel - the flash cannot fire.
Flash modes
Fill-flash
Autoflash
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
Autoflash with
red-eye reduction
Slow sync. with
red-eye reduction
1
Fill-flash. with
red-eye reduction
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If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be
safely hand held, the camera-shake warning appears on the LCD
monitor. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand
motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens
than at the wide-angle. Although the warning appears, the shutter
can still be released. If the warning appears, place the camera on a
tripod, use the built-in flash, or zoom the lens towards the wideangle position until the warning disappears.
Camera-shake warning
Flash range - auto-recording mode
The camera controls the flash output automatically. For
well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash
range. Distance is given from the CCD plane. Because of
the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the
lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.
Approximate location of CCD plane
Camera-shake warning
If the flash output was sufficient to illuminate the subject, the OK indicator briefly replaces the flashmode indicator after the exposure. The access lamp turns red and blinks slowly while the flash is
charging; if battery power is low, the monitor turns off during this period.
If using continuous AF or the sports action subject program with flash, the monitor image
reflects the exposure required for the flash when the shutter-release button is pressed partway
down. This may cause the monitor image to appear dark in low-light situations.
Camera Notes
Wide-angle position
0.57 - 4.7m (1.87 - 15.4 ft)
Telephoto position
1.57 - 4.7m (5.15 - 15.4 ft)
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ASIC RECORDING
Pressing the information (i+) button changes the monitor display. The display cycles among the standard display, real-time histogram, and live image only.
Standard display Live image only
Information button
i
+
button
Adjusting monitor brightness
Set LCD brightness
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Low High
The monitor image can be made lighter or darker. The
brightness level can be set individually for viewfinder
and direct viewing. Turn the mode switch to the
appropriate position. Press and hold the information
(i+) button to open the LCD brightness screen.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the
brightness; the monitor image changes accordingly.
Press the center of the controller or the menu button
to set the brightness level.
The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance
distribution of the live image. This histogram cannot show
the affect of flash illumination. The histogram of a recorded
image may not show the same distribution as the real-time
histogram.
Real-time histogram
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Digital subject programs
Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. The AF system continuously focuses; see page 21. When using flash, the subject must be within the flash
range (p. 27). A monopod is more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting
events.
Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above the horizon,
do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the
sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens.
Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. The use of a tripod is recommended. When
used with flash, the subject and background exposures are balanced. The flash can only
be used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a person. When using the flash, ask
your subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter will still be open for the background
exposure.
Landscape - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. Used with bright outdoor
scenery.
Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and imageprocessing systems for specific conditions
and subjects. Simply turn the exposure
mode dial to select the appropriate subject
program; the active subject program is displayed in the bottom left corner of the monitor
Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the
background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does
not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. Use
the built-in flash with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.
Subject program indicator
Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback
modes. This section covers the basic operations in both
modes. The playback mode has additional functions, see
page 68.
To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode
switch to the playback position (1).
To view images from the recording mode, press the Quick
View / delete button (2).
To view images recorded in the internal memory, remove
the memory card from the camera.
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BASIC PLAYBACK
Single-frame playback and histogram display
Date of capture
Frame number/ total number of images
Lock indicator (p. 75)
DPOF indicator (p. 82)
Image size (p. 51)
Image quality (p. 51)
Time of
capture
Shutter speed
Aperture value
White-balance
setting (p. 55)
Sensitivity
setting (p. 59)
Degree of exposure
compensation (p. 41)
Folder name
Folder number - image file number
Histogram
Mode
indicator
The internal-memory indicator appears when a memory card is not inserted in the
camera.
1
2
Internal-memory indicator
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To display the histogram display, press the up key of the controller. Press the down key
to return to single-frame playback.The histogram shows the luminance distribution of
the image from black (left) to white (right). The 256 vertical lines indicates the relative
proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure, but displays no color information.
Quick View / Delete button
In Quick View or the playback mode, use the
left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the
images.
To rotate a vertical image, press the down key to
cycle through the three positions: 90° counterclockwise, 90° clockwise, and horizontal.
To return to the recording mode from Quick View,
press the menu button or shutter-release button
partway down.
The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered.
To delete the displayed image, press the Quick View /
delete button. A confirmation screen will appear.
Press the central button of the controller to delete the image.
Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes,” “No” will cancel the operation.
Viewing and rotating images
Deleting single images
Delete this frame?
No
Ye s
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In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border. When the image
is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, the lock and printing status, and the frame
number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted image can be deleted using the Quick Viiew / delete button (p. 31), or a movie clip can be played by pressing the central button of the controller. When the information (i+) button is pressed again, the highlighted image
will be displayed in the single-frame playback mode.
The information (i+) button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display
cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback.
i
+
button
Full display
Index playback
Image only
Information button
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Enlarged playback
Use the four-way keys of the controller to scroll the image. When scrolling, the
arrows in the display will disappear when the edge of the image has been reached.
In single-frame playback in Quick View or the playback mode, a still image can be enlarged up to
6X in 0.2 increments for closer examination.
To exit the enlarged playback mode, press the menu button or the central button of
the controller.
The information (i+) button switches between showing the full display and the image
only.
With the image to be magnified displayed, press the right (T) side of the
zoom lever to activate the enlarged
playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Press the right (T) side of the zoom
lever to increase the image magnification. Press the left (W) side of the lever
to decrease the magnification.
The locator in the top right corner of the monitor indicates the area of the image
being displayed.
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ADVANCED RECORDING
This section cover the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basic recording section before moving on to this section.
3. Flash-mode indicator (p. 26)
7. White-balance indicator (p. 55)
8. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 59)
12. Metering-mode indicator (p. 58)
10. Camera-shake warning (p. 27)
13. Shutter-speed display
14. Aperture display
24. Digital-zoom display (p. 53)
19. Drive-mode indicator (p. 45)
17. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 93)
18. Frame counter (p. 52)
25. Color-mode indicator (p. 60)
23. Image-size display (p. 51)
22. Image-quality indicator (p. 51)
2. Mode indicator
A. Focus frame
B. Spot metering area (p. 58)
11. Exposure-mode indicator (p. 36 - 38)
15. Macro-mode indicator (p. 35)
9. Exposure-compensation display (p. 41)
4. Flash-compensation display (p. 57)
Recording mode display
1. Wide-angle converter indicator (p. 90)
5. Sharpness display (p. 61)
6. Contrast display (p. 60)
20. Manual-focus scale (p. 54)
16. Focus-mode indicator (p. 54)
21. Battery-condition indicator (p. 14)
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Macro
Approximate location of CCD
plane
Macro indicator
Macro mode allows the camera to focus as close as 1 cm (0.4
in.) from the front of the lens or 8 cm (3.1 in.) from the CCD.
The focus range changes with the zoom ‘s focal length, see
below.
Press the macro button (1) to select the macro mode. Press the
macro button again to cancel the macro mode.
The following chart lists the macro ranges. All distances are
measured from the CCD.
Wide-angle position: 8 - 107cm (3.1 - 42.1 in.)
26.5 - 30.8mm: 107 - 237cm (42.1 - 93.3 in.)
Telephoto position: 67 - 207cm (26.3 - 81.5 in.)
1
The internal-memory indicator appears when a memory card is not inserted in the
camera.
Internal-memory indicator
The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure the correct exposure. When aperture priority is selected, the
aperture value on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears
next to it. The flash mode can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction,
or slow sync. with red-eye reduction (p. 26).
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The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to
ensure correct exposures. This exposure mode allows photographers to shoot
without worry about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of
the exposure are displayed on the monitor when the shutter-release button is
pressed partway down. If shutter speed and aperture displays turn red, the scene
is beyond the exposure control range of the camera.
Program (P) Exposure mode
Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the
aperture. The aperture has a three stop range. Press
the shutter-release button partway down to activate
the exposure system; the corresponding shutter
speed will be displayed on the monitor.
As the lens is zoomed, the maximum aperture will automatically shift. If the aperture value is beyond
the shutter-speed range, the shutter-speed display will turn red on the monitor.
Aperture priority (A) Exposure mode
1
The shutter speed and aperture control more than the exposure. The shutter speed determines
how sharp a moving subject is. The aperture controls the depth of field; the area in front of the
camera that appears sharp. For more on exposure controls, see the Short Guide to Photography
on page 66.
The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate
aperture to ensure correct exposure. When shutter priority is selected, the shutter
speed on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears next to it.
The shutter speed can be set between 1/2000 and 4 seconds. If the shutter speed
is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display will turn red. The flash mode
can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync. with red-eye
reduction (p. 26).
Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the
shutter speed. Press the shutter-release button partway down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding aperture will be displayed on the monitor.
Shutter priority (S) Exposure mode
Shooting Tips
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1
When the shutter speed is one second or longer, the shutter sound indicates both the begining
and end of the exposure.
Camera notes
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