Konica Minolta DiMAGE X50 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL E 9222-2734-11 P-A405/0406/109678[...]

2 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing this product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer . BEFORE YOU BEGIN Konica Minolta is a trademark of Ko[...]

3 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Lithium-ion batteries This camera operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery . Misuse or abuse of the lithium- ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all war nings before using the battery . DANGER • Do not short, disassemble, damage, or mo[...]

4 For proper and safe use WARNING • Only use the battery specified in this manual. • Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was [...]

5 removing it from an outlet. • Do not damage, twist, modify , heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charger cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • If these products emits a strange odor , heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the battery taking care not to bur n yourself as t[...]

6 For proper and safe use • Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car . It may damage the camera, charger , and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the produc[...]

7 FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging USA Inc. Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept[...]

8 T able of contents T ABLE OF CONTENTS The getting up and running section covers how to prepar e the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 21 and 31, and the playback - basic oper- ation section [...]

9 Recording mode - basic operation ............................................................................................... .......21 Handling the camera ............................................................................................................ ...21 Setting the camera to record images.......................................[...]

10 T able of contents Playback - advanced operation ...........................................................................................................54 Playing back voice memos and audio captions .....................................................................54 Playing back movies and audio recordings ...............................[...]

11 Data-transfer mode ..............................................................................................................................79 System requirements ............................................................................................................ ..79 Connecting the camera to a computer .............................[...]

12 NAMES OF P ARTS * 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. 102). Names of parts Flash (p. 28) Self-timer lamp (p. 38) Lens* Lens cover / Main switch Microphone USB-port / AV -out terminal Shutter -release butt[...]

13 Indicator lamp Viewfinder* LCD monitor* T ripod socket Battery chamber door (p. 15) Controller Display button (p. 29, 34) Zoom lever (p. 23) Menu button Playback-mode button (p. 32) Speaker Card chamber door (p. 18)[...]

14 Getting up and running GETTING UP AND RUNNING CHARGING THE BA TTER Y Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the bat- tery , read the safety war nings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only rechar ge the battery with the supplied battery charger . The battery should be recharged before each shooting[...]

15 INSERTING THE BA TTER Y This digital camera uses one NP-700 lithium-ion battery . Before using the battery , read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery , the camera should be turned off (p.19). 1. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera to release the safety catch. Open the door . 2[...]

16 Getting up and running BA TTER Y -CONDITION INDICA TOR Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed when the camera is on. Low-battery war ning - battery power is very low. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This war ning automatically appears and remains on the monitor until the battery is [...]

17 AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEP ARA TEL Y) The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC adapter model AC-4 is for use in North America, Japan, and T aiwan, and AC-5 is for use in all other areas. The bat- te[...]

18 G ETTING UP AND RUNNING INST ALLING AND REMOVING A MEMOR Y CARD An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card war ning appears on the LCD monitor; the shutter can still be released, but no image is captured. Always tur n off the camera and confirm the i[...]

19 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 . The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent image data from being dele[...]

20 Getting 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 calen- dar . SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, the camera’ s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recor ded, t[...]

21 RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERA TION This section covers basic recording operation. T o prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 20. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor , grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulde[...]

22 Recording - basic operation LCD MONITOR DISPLA Y If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely , the camera-shake warning indicator will appear on the monitor and the viewfinder indicator lamp will turn orange and blink slowly . Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronoun[...]

23 USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a unique 6.1 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 105mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the zoom lever at the back of the camera. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor . T o zoom in on the subject, push the the right side (T) o[...]

24 Recording - basic operation Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens (p. 26). If the subject is closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto position, use the LCD monitor to frame the subject. BASIC RECORDING OPERA TION Slide the [...]

25 AUTOMA TIC DIGIT AL SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection chooses between program AE and one of four digital subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions and subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in the digital-subject-program mode.[...]

26 Recording - basic operation FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation pre- vents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter -release button. Place th[...]

27 FOCUS SIGNALS SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUA TIONS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor and the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not. The camera may not b[...]

28 FLASH MODES The flash can be used when taking still images. T o select the flash mode, press the flash mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed. Press the shutter -release button to set the mode. The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor . When the camera is turned off and a[...]

29 FLASH RANGE - AUTOMA TIC OPERA TION The camera automatically controls 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. The flash range can be changed with camera sensitivity ([...]

Digital subject programs optimize the camera’ s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specif- ic conditions and subjects. Set the mode switch to the Digital subject Program posi- tion. Simply press the left and right keys of the controller to select the appropriate subject program; the active sub- ject program is displayed at [...]

31 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 may still be open for the[...]

32 Playback - basic operation PLA YBACK - BASIC OPERA TION SINGLE-FRAME PLA YBACK DISPLA Y Images can be viewed in the playback mode. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 54. The camera does not need to be turned on with the lens cover to play back images. Mode indicator Time of recording Date of recording Lock indicator (p. 60) Mag[...]

33 T o delete a displayed file, press the up key of the con- troller (1). A confirmation screen appears. DELETING SINGLE IMAGES ROT A TING IMAGES Press the center button of the controller to delete the file. Use the left/right keys to select “Y es.” “No” can- cels the operation. Press the down key of the controller (1) to rotate the dis- pl[...]

34 Playback - basic operation In index playback, the left/right and up/down keys of the controller move the yellow border around the index thumbnails. When the image is highlighted with the border , the date of recording, audio- track indicator , the lock and printing status, e-mail copy indicator and the frame number of the image are displayed at [...]

In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X in 0.2X increments. With the image to be magnified dis- played, press the right side of the zoom lever (T) to activate the enlarged play- back mode. The degree of magnifica- tion is displayed on the LCD monitor . Press the right side of the zoom lever (T) to increase the image magn[...]

36 Recording - advanced operation RECORDING - ADV ANCED OPERA TION This camera can record digital video with sound. Simply slide the mode switch to the movie/audio recording position (1). T otal recording time varies with the frame rate and the memory card capacity , see page 53. Some changes can be made with the movie menu (p. 40). Place the subje[...]

37 DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators indicating the selected drive mode appear on the monitor . If auto reset (p. 45) is active, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance when the camera is tur ned off. Press the down key of the controller to select the drive mode (1). Single-frame advance[...]

38 Recording - advanced operation Used for self-portraits, the self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-r elease button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is selected with the down key of the controller (p. 37). Self-timer With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the bas[...]

39 Continuous-advance - to take up to four images when the shutter-r elease button is pressed and held. With the image-size setting of 2560 x 1920, the maximum rate of capture is 1.9 fps. The built-in flash can be used, but the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must rechar ge between frames. Date imprinting (p. 50) also reduces the rate [...]

40 Recording - advanced operation Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting; some options open a selection screen. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted. The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the mode switch.[...]

41 Movie and audio recor ding Still image recor ding Image size, 42 Instant playback, 47 Key function, 45 Metering mode, 47 Movie mode, 53 Quality , 42 Recording mode, 52 Sensitivity , 46 V oice memo, 49 White balance, 44 Auto reset, 45 Color mode, 43 Date imprinting, 50 Digital zoom, 51 Exp. compensation, 48 Frame rate, 53 Index to menu functions [...]

42 Recording - advanced operation Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images are more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes produce higher quality prints. LCD monitor 2560 2048 1600 640 Number of pi[...]

43 Fine Standard Economy 5 8 14 68 11 17 27 99 21 31 47 148 Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Quality Size 2560 X 1920 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Fine Standard Economy 2.4MB 1.6MB 1.0MB 200KB 1.2MB 820KB 520KB 130KB 650KB 440KB 290KB 90KB Approximate file sizes. The frame counter indicates the approximate[...]

44 Recording - advanced operation White balance is the camera’ s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional photography . One automatic and four preset white-balance setting are available with still image and movie re[...]

45 In the recording mode, a function can be assigned to the left/right keys of the controller . This function is specified in section 1 of the recor ding menu (p. 40). This function cannot be used with the movie/audio mode or digital subject programs. Refer to the following sections for information on exposure compensation (p. 48), white balance (p[...]

Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent; the higher the number , the more sensitive the film. Sensitivity can be changed in section 2 of the recor ding menu (p. 40). This cannot be changed with movie recording or digital subject programs. Sensi[...]

47 The metering mode is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 40). Metering cannot be changed with the movie recor ding or digital subject programs. Multi-segment metering: uses 256 segments to measure lumi- nance and color . This data is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering system wi[...]

48 Recording - advanced operation EXPOSURE COMPENSA TION The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments with still image and movie recording; exposure compensation cannot be used with digital subject programs. When auto reset (p. 45) is active, exposure compensation is reset to [...]

V oice memo allows an audio track up to fifteen second to be recorded with a still image. The function is acti- vated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 40). When the function is active, the microphone indicator (1) is displayed in the top left cor ner of the monitor . The voice memo must be set before taking a picture. It remains in effect unt[...]

50 Recording - advanced operation DA TE IMPRINTING Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an exif tag that contains the date and time of recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed with the camera in the playback mode, or on a computer with the DiMAGE Viewer software. Camera Notes The date and time of [...]

51 DIGIT AL ZOOM The digital zoom is activated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 40). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4.3X in 0.1X incre- ments. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not[...]

52 Audio can be recorded without an image. About 30 minutes of audio can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Audio is recorded at approximately 8KB/s. A maximum of 180 minutes can be recor ded at one time; the optional AC adapter is required for long recordings. AUDIO RECORDING Slide the mode switch to the movie/audio recording position. In section 1 [...]

53 FRAME RA TE & MOVIE FILE SIZES Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in section 1 of the movie menu (p. 40). 30 fps 15 fps 30 fps 15 fps Approximate recording rate If image size or frame rate is changed, the frame[...]

54 PLA YBACK - ADV ANCED OPERA TION PLA YING BACK VOICE MEMOS AND AUDIO CAPTIONS When a voice memo (p. 49) or audio caption (p. 59) is attached to a still image, the play guidance bar is displayed at the top of the moni- tor . Press the central button of the controller to start the audio playback. Playback time is displayed at the top of the image.[...]

55 Movie clips and audio recordings are played back the same way . Use the left/right keys of the con- troller to display the movie or audio file; audio files are displayed with a blue screen. Press the center of the controller to play back a movie or audio file. PLA YING BACK MOVIES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS During playback, the up/down keys adjust the[...]

56 Playback - advanced operation NA VIGA TING THE PLA YBACK MENU Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off (1). The left/right and up/down keys of the controller (2) control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center but- ton of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. Once a sett[...]

57 Date print Off Index print E-mail copy – – DPOF set – DPOF setup, 68 Edit movie, 66 E-mail copy , 64 Frame capture, 65 Image pasting, 60 Index print, 69 Lock, 60 Slide show, 62 Audio caption, 59 Crop frame, 63 Date print, 69 Delete, 58 Dissolve, 62 Index to menu functions Frame-selection screen :sel. :enter :move When a marked-frames setti[...]

Delete – 58 Playback - advanced operation Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen appears. Choosing “Y es” executes the operation, “No” cancels it. DELETING IMAGE AND AUDIO FILES This frame The file displayed [...]

59 AUDIO CAPTION A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function replaces a voice- memo audio track recorded with an image. Files must be unlocked to use this function (p. 60). Display the image to which the audio caption will be attached. On the playback menu, highlight the Enter setting in the audio-caption opt[...]

60 Playback - advanced operation LOCKING FILES Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be erased by a delete function. However , the formatting fu nction (p. 72) will erase all files whether locked or not. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 56). The lock option has four settings: This frame The fil[...]

61 A live image is displayed in the frame. Compose the subject inside the frame and press the shutter -release button partway down to lock the focus. The current recor ding settings are used to capture the image and the optical zoom can be used. Press the shutter -release button all the way down to take the picture and com- plete the operation. Nin[...]

62 Playback - advanced operation SLIDE SHOW DISSOL VE Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays and plays all image, audio, and movie files in order . T o start the slide-show presentation, highlight “Enter” and press the central button of the controller . During the slide show , press[...]

63 CROP FRAME A portion of a still image can be copied and saved. Display the image to be cropped on the LCD monitor . Highlight “Enter” in the crop-frame option in section 2 of the playback menu and press the center button to start the cropping process. Save Slide show Dissolve Edit movie Crop frame Enter Frame capture The image displayed on t[...]

64 Playback - advanced operation E-MAIL COPY E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. If an economy image is selected for E-mail Copy , the image quality will not change. The copy function is selected in section 3 of the playback-mode menu (p. 56). Date print O[...]

65 FRAME CAPTURE The frame-capture option in section 2 of the playback menu allows a single frame from a movie clip can be copied and save as a still image. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie. The movie from which the frame is to be captured must first be dis- played in the playback mode before opening the playback menu.[...]

66 Playback - advanced operation The edit-movie option in section 2 of the playback menu allows an unwanted section to be cut from a movie clip. The movie to be edited must first be displayed in the playback mode before open- ing the playback menu. Highlight “Enter” in the movie edit option and press the center button of the controller to open [...]

Save edit. :function :save 67 Pause Rwd Fwd V ol Preview edit. :function :play Press the center controller button to preview the edit. The arrow above the bar indi- cates the playback frame. After playback, use the down key to continue if the edit is acceptable. T o make changes to the edit, use the up key of the controller to return to the previou[...]

68 Playback - advanced operation The DPOF-set menu option is used to create an order for standard prints from still images on the memory card. Single, multiple, or all images can be printed. Print orders are created in section 3 of the playback menu (p. 56). The print menu option has four settings: ABOUT DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™. Th[...]

69 When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen appears requesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the controller to set the required number of copies. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order , any additional images recorded afterwards are not b[...]

70 Setup mode NA VIGA TING THE SETUP MENU SETUP MODE The setup menu is opened from the other menus. It can be accessed from any of the recording or playback menus. The setup menu is used to control the camera’ s functions and operation. The navigating the setup menu section covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed des[...]

71 Navigating the menu is simple. The four -way keys of the controller (1) control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the cen- ter button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight [...]

The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a memory card, copy the data to a com- puter or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the mem- ory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card. When the format option is s[...]

73 If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file number memory is disabled, the image file number will be 0001. File number memory is activated in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 70). If file number memory is active and the me[...]

74 Setup mode LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 70). Highlight the current menu language in the setup menu and press the center button of the controller to open the language screen. AUDIO SIGNALS Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal gives a positive confirm[...]

75 SHUTTER FX When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The sound effect can be tur n off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 70). T wo shutter effects are available; signal 1 is mechanical and sig- nal 2 is electrical. The mechanical shutter sound was taken from the legendary Minolta CL[...]

76 Setup mode RESET DEF AUL T This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Y es” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. p. 44 White balance Auto p. 45 Custom key function Off p. 47 Metering mode Multi segment p. 46 Camera sensitivity (ISO) Auto p. 43 Color mode Co[...]

77 Vo l u m e 2 Auto-power -save period 3 minute File number (#) memory Off Folder name Standard Focus signal 1 LCD Brightness Normal Setup menu Shutter FX 1 p. 74 p. 75 p. 75 p. 72 p. 75 p. 73 p. 73 Audio signals 1 p. 74 T ransfer mode Data storage p. 77 DA TE AND TIME The date/time setup screen is opened from section 3 of the setup menu (p. 70). [...]

78 Setup mode VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television. The video output can be changed between NTSC and P AL in section 3 of the setup menu. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe uses the P AL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your televi- sion set. VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVIS[...]

79 DA T A-TRANSFER MODE Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer . Details on using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual. The DiMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer . F[...]

Windows XP Windows Mac OS 80 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER A fully charged battery 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 the battery . For users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on page 81 on how to install the necessary USB driver before[...]

81 CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically , it can be installed manually with the operating system’ s add-new-hardwar e wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, insert it in[...]

82 Data-transfer mode Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver . Click “Next.” Choose to specify the location of the driver . The browse window can be used to indicate the driver location. The driver should be located in the CD-ROM drive at :Win98USB. When the location is shown in the window , click “Next.” Manual Installation [...]

83 The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver . The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. One of three drivers may be located: MNL VENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The last window confirms the driver has been installed. Click “Finish”[...]

Once the camera is connected to the computer , image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder . T o copying images and audio recor dings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer . Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer . Never[...]

85 E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in “EM.” When a new folder is created, the first three digits in the folder name will be one greater than the largest folder number on the card. When the index number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder is created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the [...]

86 Data-transfer mode DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER Windows XP , 2000 Professional, and Me T o disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-har dware icon located on the task bar . A small window opens indicating the device to be stopped. When more than one exter nal device are connected to the computer , repeat the procedure[...]

87 The hardware devices to be stopped is displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-stor- age device icon and drop it into the trash. T ur n the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable. A confirmation screen appears to indicate the devices to be stopp[...]

88 Data-transfer mode CHANGING THE MEMOR Y CARD - DA T A-TRANSFER MODE Windows XP , 2000 Professional, and Me 1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-har dware routine (p. 86). 2. T ur n off the camera. 3. Change the memory card. 4. T ur n on the camera to remake the USB connection. Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition Macintosh 1. T ur n [...]

89 1. Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure. 2. Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu. Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel. Click on the performance and mainte- [...]

90 Data-transfer mode Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 3 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. Connect the camera to a PictBridge com- patible printer using the camera’ s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer . Open the A V out/ USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. T u[...]

91 The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu navigation section for more information (p. 92). Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen. Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by[...]

92 NA VIGA TING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted. Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be chang[...]

93 Batch print Index print – – Batch print Index print An index print of all still images on the memory card can be made. The quality and size of the print can be specified with the camera menu. The number of images per page varies with the printer . The print-setup confirmation screen is displayed before the print routine starts. Batch print i[...]

94 Data-transfer mode Paper size Layout The layout of the print can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer -setup option uses the layout parameters of the printer . Borderless printing can be specified with the camera as well as the number of images per page. The following are the dimensions for postcard, L, and 2L paper sizes in b[...]

95 Print quality The print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer -setup option uses the quality set with the printer . The fine quality can be specified with the camera. Data print Data can be printed with the image. The printer -setup option uses the options set with the printer . The date of capture and the file name[...]

For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a remote imaging device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. The comput- er and the operating system must be guaran- teed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. See chart for system requirements. The remote-camera driver software must be[...]

97 The InstallSheild Wizard window is displayed. Click the “Next >” button to continue. The license agreement is displayed. if you accept the agree- ment, click the “Y es” button to continue. Read the entire agreement carefully before continuing. If you do not agree to the terms, click the “No” button to exit the installation program[...]

98 Data-transfer mode CONNECTING THE REMOTE CAMERA Before the camera can be connected to a computer , the remote camera driver must be installed, see page 96. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer . The use of the AC adapter set (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery . For users with[...]

Refer to the applications instruction manual on how the view the remote feed. With Microsoft Net Meeting, simply click on the play button. The option dialog box allows remote control over some of the camera’ s functions. By clicking on the source button in the video tab, zoom and focus controls can be accessed; the controls are located on the cam[...]

100 Appendix The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently , contact our service facility . APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Symptom Cause Solution The camera will not work. Nothing dis- played o n th e monitors. The batter ies are dead. The AC adapter is[...]

101 If the camera does not function normally , tur n it off, remove and reinsert the battery , or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter set. Always tur n the camera off using the main switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings reset. Pictures are not sharp. Subject is too close. Make sure the subject is within the autofocus r[...]

102 Appendix Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera will provide years of service. Camera care • Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. • T urn off the camera when transporting. • This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the [...]

103 Memory cards SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause data loss or damage: • Improper use of the card. • Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. • Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. • Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the ca[...]

104 Appendix Operating temperatures and conditions • This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • 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 s[...]

105 +2.0 Ev +1.0 Ev 0.0 Ev –1.0 Ev –2.0 Ev 4X as much light 2X as much light 1/2 as much light 1/4 as much light Calculated exposure Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one Ev adjusts the exposure calculat- ed by the camera by a factor of two. WHA T IS AN EV?[...]

106 Appendix Number of effective pixels: 5.0 million CCD: 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of 5.4 million pixels. Camera sensitivity (ISO): Automatic (between ISO 50 - 160 equivalent), ISO 50, 100, 200, 400 Aspect ratio: 4:3 Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups. Maximum aperture: f/2.8 - f/5.0 Focal length: 6.1 - 17.1 mm (3[...]

107 Battery: Konica Minolta NP-700 lithium-ion battery . Battery performance (recor ding): Approximately 150 frames: based on the CIP A (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard: NP-700 lithium-ion battery , SD memory card includ- ed in the product package, LCD monitor on, 2560x1920 image size, standard image quality , no instant playbac[...]

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