Konica Minolta DiMAGE G600 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL[...]

2 B EFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta 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[...]

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 warnings before using the battery . DANGER • Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modi[...]

4 F OR PROPER AND SAFE USE W ARNING • 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 wa[...]

5 • Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, 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 these products near inflammabl[...]

6 F OR 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 produ[...]

7 This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The following marks may be found on the product: FCC Compliance St[...]

8 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T ABLE OF CONTENTS Names of parts ................................................................................................................. ...................12 Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................14 Charging the [...]

9 Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................26 Display button - recording mode .............................................................................................27 Flash modes ...........................................................................[...]

10 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Playback - advanced operation ............................................................................................................55 Playing back movies and audio ...............................................................................................55 Navigating the playback menu ..............................[...]

11 Data-transfer mode ..............................................................................................................................83 System requirements ...............................................................................................................83 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. 99). Flash (p. 28) Self-timer lamp (p. 30) Lens* Lens cover / Main switch Microphone T ripod socket Battery/Card chamber door (p. 15, 18) Flash sensor[...]

13 USB-port Viewfinder* Indicator lamps Controller LCD monitor* Display button (p. 27, 33) Delete button (p. 33) Menu button Speaker Strap eyelet (p. 20) Playback button (p. 32) Zoom buttons (p. 23)[...]

14 G ETTING UP AND RUNNING GETTING UP AND RUNNING CHARGING THE BA TTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery , read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger . The battery should be recharged before each shooting ses[...]

15 INSERTING A BA TTERY This digital camera uses one NP-600 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. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the side of the camera to release the safety catch (1). Open the door . Insert the [...]

16 G ETTING UP AND RUNNING BA TTERY -CONDITION INDICA T OR Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low . The battery should be recharged as soon as possible. AUTO POWER OFF T o conserve battery power , the camera will shut down if an operation is not made within three minutes. T o restore powe[...]

17 AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEP ARA TEL Y) The AC adapter 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-8U is for use in North America, T aiwan and Japan; AC-8GB is for the United Kingdom and Hong Kong; AC-8C is for Chi[...]

18 G ETTING UP AND RUNNING INST ALLING AND REMOVING A MEMOR Y CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamps are out before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. 1 2 3 4 An SD Memory card, MultiMediaCard, or Memory Stick must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserte[...]

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 Cards and Memory Sticks have a write- protect switch to prevent image[...]

20 TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Slide the lens cover in the direction indicated to turn on the camera; the lens extends automatically . Do not touch or hinder the lens while it is extending. T o turn off the camera, push the cover toward the lens; the lens retracts automatically . The cover can be closed when the lens has completely retracted into[...]

21 SETTING THE LANGUAGE, DA TE, AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery , the menu language and the camera ’ s clock and calendar must be set on the setup menu. The four-way keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings. Pressing the menu button sets selections. Use the up/down keys to select the lan[...]

22 R ECORDING - BASIC OPERATION RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERA TION This section covers basic recording operation. T o prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 21. 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 yo[...]

23 USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a 8 - 24mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 39 to 1 17mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the zoom buttons on the back of the camera. The ef fect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor . T o zoom in on the subject, push the tele zoom button. T o zoom [...]

24 R ECORDING - BASIC OPERATION BASIC RECORDING OPERA TION Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure. The aperture value (f-number) and shutter speed is displayed at the top right of the monitor when the exposure is locked. The green viewfinder indicator lamp glows when the focus is locked; the red lamp glows [...]

25 FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the AF area. Focus lock may also be used when a special situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject (p. 26). This function is controlled with the shutter-release button. For information on continuous-advance focus [...]

26 R ECORDING - BASIC OPERATION FOCUS SIGNALS SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUA TIONS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The green indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not. The camera may not be able to focus in certain sit[...]

27 The display button (1) controls the LCD monitor display . The display cycles to the next format each time the button is pressed: standard display , live image only , and monitor off. Standard display Live image only DISPLA Y BUTTON - RECORDING MODE Battery power can be conserved by turning the monitor off and using the viewfinder to take picture[...]

28 FLASH MODES The flash can be used when taking still images. T o select the flash mode, press the right key of the controller (1) until the appropriate mode is displayed. The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor . Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light conditions. Red-eye reduction - the flash f[...]

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 [...]

30 R ECORDING - BASIC OPERATION FOCUS MODES AND SELF-TIMER Macro and landscape focus modes as well as a self-timer can be selected by pressing the left key of the controller (1) until the appropriate mode is displayed. The active mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor . Macro - used for close-up photographs. The minimum subject[...]

31 The custom option in the setup menu (p. 77) allows the available focus and self-timer modes to be edited. Three fixed focus modes can also be activated: 4m (13ft), 2m (6.6ft), and 1m (3.3ft). Camera Notes Self-timer - for self-portraits. The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for ten seconds. Set the camera on a tripod and confirm the [...]

32 P LA YBACK - BASIC OPERA TION PLA YBACK - BASIC OPERA TION SINGLE-FRAME PLA YBACK DISPLA Y Images are viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playback operation. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 55. Press the playback button to view recorded images. Images can be viewed directly from the recording mode or w[...]

33 T o delete a displayed file or all files in the memory location indicated at the top of the image, press the delete button. A confirmation screen appears. DELETING IMAGES In playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to scroll through the images on the memory card. Press the menu button to complete the operation. Use the left/r[...]

34 P LA YBACK - BASIC OPERA TION T o view the recorded images in a 9-frame index, press the wide-angle zoom button (1). The images are grouped by the memory card which is indicated on the first frame of the group. The frame number of the image is displayed. The controller moves the red border among the images. Press the menu button, telephoto zoom [...]

35 RECORDING - ADV ANCED OPERA TION Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on. The controller moves the cursor and changes settings on the menu. Pressing the menu button selects menu options and sets adjustments. NA VIGA TING THE RECORDING MENU p. 36 p. 38 p. 39 p. 40 p. 41 p. 42 p. 43 p. 44 p. 45 p. 46 p. 48 p. 49 p. 50 p. 7[...]

RESOLUTION - IMAGE SIZE AND COMPRESSION Image size and the compression rate are set with the resolution option in the recording menu. See navigating the recording menu section on page 35. 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 [...]

Fine Normal 5 8 16 66 8 16 33 133 Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Quality Size 2816 X 21 12 2272 X 1704 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Fine Normal 2500KB 1600KB 800KB 200KB 1500KB 800KB 400KB 100KB Approximate file sizes. The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card[...]

38 R ECORDING - ADV ANCED OPERA TION This camera can record up to 30 seconds 320x240 of digital video with sound at approximately 180KB/s. Movie recording is activated with the recording menu, see the navigating the recording menu section on page 35. The digital zoom cannot be used and the monitor cannot be turned off. MOVIE RECORDING Place the sub[...]

39 EXPOSURE COMPENSA TION The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ± 1.5Ev in 0.3 increments. Exposure compensation is set in the recording menu (p. 35). When set to any value other than 0.0, the exposure-compensation value remains in the top left corner of the monitor as a warning. Use the left[...]

40 R ECORDING - ADV ANCED OPERA TION White balance is the camera ’ s ability to make dif ferent types of lighting appear neutral. One automatic and four preset white-balance setting are available. White balance is set in the recording menu (p. 35). The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene. Auto white balance is[...]

41 Spot metering: uses the AF area to calculate the exposure. Spot metering allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the scene. Center-weighted metering : measures luminance over the entire image area with emphasis to the central region. This metering mode give acc[...]

42 R ECORDING - ADV ANCED OPERA TION MONOCHROME Monochrome creates black and white images. The B&W mode produces neutral monochrome images. Sepia creates warm-tone monochrome images. This mode is set in recording menu (p. 35). The live image on the monitor reflects the selected mode. The monochrome mode has no effect on image file size. Use the[...]

DIGIT AL ZOOM The digital zoom is activated in the recording menu (p. 35). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by 2X and 3X. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the [...]

44 R ECORDING - ADV ANCED OPERA TION The monitor brightness and color can be adjusted with the recording menu (p. 35) or playback menu (p. 56). ADJUSTING THE MONITOR MONITOR ADJ. Use the left/right controller keys to adjust the selected channel. The change is visible in the monitor image. Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the moni[...]

45 MONOCHROME MONITOR ADJ. DIGIT AL ZOOM ADD REC VOICE RETURN SELECT A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded. V oice recording is activated with the recording menu, see the navigating the recording menu section on page 35. VOICE RECORDING Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the voice option. Press the right controller key t[...]

46 R ECORDING - ADV ANCED OPERA TION Approximately 30 seconds of audio can be attached to a still image. This function is activated with the recording or playback menu. See the navigating the recording menu or playback menu sections on page 35 or 56. ADD AUDIO RECORDING Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the add-rec option on the r[...]

47 An audio track can be deleted from a still image. This function is activated with the recording menu (p. 35) or playback menu (p. 56). DELETE AUDIO RECORDING Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the add-rec option on the recording or playback menu. Press the right controller key to continue. MONOCHROME MONITOR ADJ. DIGIT AL ZOOM A[...]

48 R ECORDING - ADV ANCED OPERA TION The minimum shutter speed used for automatic exposures can be specified. This function is located on the recording menu, see the navigating the recording menu section on page 35. SLOW SHUTTER LIMIT Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the slow-shutter option. Press the right controller key to cont[...]

49 Exposures for still images can be specified by the photographer . The shutter speed range is 15 seconds to 1/1000 second. This function is located on the recording menu, see the navigating the recording menu section on page 35. MANUAL EXPOSURE Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the man-exposure option. Press the right controller[...]

50 R ECORDING - ADV ANCED OPERA TION The quality option allows the camera sensitivity and flash compensation to be selected, and the saturation, contrast, sharpness, and color of images to be adjusted. The color settings also affect movies. This option is located on the recording menu, see page 35. QUALITY Use the up/down keys of the controller to [...]

51 Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image. The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and ISO 200. The camera sensitivity can also be specified among ISO 50, 100, 200, and 400. The numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. As the ISO value doubles, the cam[...]

52 R ECORDING - ADV ANCED OPERA TION Saturation Saturation controls how vivid the colors of an image are. Saturation can be set in five levels with the quality option in the recording menu (p. 50). Decreased contrast Increased contrast Contrast Contrast controls the tonal ratio of an image. Contrast can be set in five levels with the quality option[...]

53 The red, green, and blue color channels can be adjusted in five levels with the quality option in the recording menu (p. 50). Any changes made are applied to the live image. Color AN INTRODUCTION T O COLOR In photography , red, green, and blue are the primary colors. The secondary colors, cyan, magenta, and yellow , are made from combining the p[...]

54 A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master . But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY The zoom len[...]

55 Speaker PLA YBACK - ADV ANCED OPERA TION PLA YING BACK MOVIES AND AUDI O Movie clips (p. 38) and audio tracks (p. 45, 46) can be played back in the playback mode. The type of file is specified with an indicator in the bottom right corner of the monitor and the playback time in the top right corner . Press the shutter-release button to start the [...]

56 P LA YBACK - ADVANCED OPERA TION Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on. The controller moves the cursor and changes settings on the menu. Pressing the menu button selects menu options and sets adjustments. NA VIGA TING THE PLA YBACK MENU p. 57 p. 58 p. 60 p. 61 p. 62 p. 68 p. 64 p. 66 p. 69 p. 69 p. 70 INDEX DELETE COP[...]

57 FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN When choosing multiple files is required, the frame selection screen appears. Use the controller to move the red border around the file to be selected. Movie file V oice recording Audio track attached The following indicators may be displayed: Press the menu button to select the file; a yellow border indicates selected fil[...]

58 P LA YBACK - ADVANCED OPERA TION COPY Files can be copied between memory cards. T wo memory cards must be in the camera to select this playback menu option. Before using the copy routine, confirm that the destination card has sufficient free memory . Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the copy option. Press the right controller [...]

59 CANCEL SELECT COPY SELECT UNIT ENTER COPY SD MS Use the up/down keys to highlight the enter option. Press the right key or menu button to complete the operation. The left controller key cancels the copy routine. If the select unit option was selected, the frame selection screen opens. Select the image(s) to be copied by placing the red frame on [...]

60 P LA YBACK - ADVANCED OPERA TION Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single, multiple, or all files on a specific memory card can be deleted with the playback menu (p. 56). The delete function can only erase unprotected files. DELETE Use the up/down keys of th[...]

61 Use the up/down keys to highlight the enter option. Press the right key or menu button to complete the operation. The left controller key cancels the delete routine. If the select unit option was selected, the frame selection screen opens. Select the image(s) to be deleted by placing the red frame on the index thumbnail and pressing the menu but[...]

62 P LA YBACK - ADVANCED OPERA TION DPOF The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After creating the DPOF file, take the memory card to a photofinishing service or insert it into the memory-card slot of a DPOF compatible printer . Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the DPOF [...]

63 Use the up/down keys to highlight the enter option. Press the right key or menu button to complete the operation. The left controller key cancels the DPOF routine. If the select unit option was selected, the frame selection screen opens. Select the image(s) to be printed by placing the red frame on the index thumbnail and pressing the menu butto[...]

64 P LA YBACK - ADVANCED OPERA TION PROTECT Important files can be protected. A protected file cannot be erased by any of the camera ’ s delete functions. However , the formatting function (p. 71) will erase all files on a memory card whether protected or not. Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the protect option. Press the right[...]

65 Use the up/down keys to highlight the enter option. Press the right key or menu button to complete the operation. The left controller key cancels the protect routine. If the select unit option was selected, the frame selection screen opens. Select the image(s) to be protected by placing the red frame on the index thumbnail and pressing the menu [...]

66 P LA YBACK - ADVANCED OPERA TION MOVE Unprotected files can be moved from one memory card in the camera to another . Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the move option. Press the right controller key to continue. Use the up/down keys to highlight the move or unit option. Press the right controller key to display the settings. Us[...]

67 CANCEL SELECT MOVE SELECT UNIT ENTER MOVE SD MS Use the up/down keys to highlight the enter option. Press the right key or menu button to complete the operation. The left controller key cancels the move routine. If the select unit option was selected, the frame selection screen opens. Select the image(s) to be moved by placing the red frame on t[...]

68 P LA YBACK - ADVANCED OPERA TION A still image can be resized to a VGA (640 X 480) or QVGA (320 X 240) JPEG copy so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. The compression rate for resized images is not displayed when played back. The resize function is on the playback menu (p. 56). RESIZE Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight[...]

69 Each file on the memory cards are displayed automatically in order for approximately two seconds. SLIDE SHOW Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the slide-show option. Press the right controller key to begin the slide- show playback. RETURN SELECT RESIZE MOVE PROTECT ADD REC. SLIDE SHOW Press the menu button to cancel the slide s[...]

70 S ETUP MENU SETUP MENU The setup menu can be opened from either the recording menu or playback menu. RETURN SELECT SLOW SHUTTER QUALITY MAN EXPOSURE ON SETUP Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight the setup option. Press the right controller key to open the menu. NA VIGA TING THE SETUP MENU p. 71 p. 72 p. 73 p. 82 p. 74 p. 72 p. 73 [...]

FORMA T The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a memory card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Protecting images do not prevent them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card. Select the format opti[...]

72 S ETUP MENU RECORDING MENU SETUP A basic or detailed recording menu can be selected. Page 35 shows the detailed menu options. Select the rec menu option from the setup menu (p. 70). Use the up/down keys to highlight the menu type. Press the right key or menu button to complete the operation. The left controller key cancels the operation. REC MEN[...]

73 QUICK VIEW Quick View plays back a still image for approximately three seconds after it has been recorded. Select the Quick View option from the setup menu (p. 70). Use the up/down keys to highlight on or off. Press the right key or menu button to complete the operation. The left controller key cancels the operation. QUICK VIEW SET ON OFF Quick [...]

74 S ETUP MENU SOUND The sounds used in camera operation can be turned on and off. The beep is for the self- timer countdown and warnings. The ef fect is for the focus signal and when the camera is turn on. The shutter sound is used when a picture is taken. Select the sound option from the setup menu (p. 70). Use the up/down keys to highlight the b[...]

75 If file-number reset is active and the memory card is changed or all files are deleted, the first file saved is assigned a 0001 file number . If file number reset is off, the first image saved has a number one greater than the last file saved regardless of the number of files on the card. If a new card contains an image with a greater file numbe[...]

76 S ETUP MENU LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. Select the language option from the setup menu (p. 70). LANGUAGE ENGLISH JAP ANESE DEUTSCH FRANCAIS Use the left/right keys to highlight “ Y es. ” “ No ” will cancel the operation. Press the menu button to complete the operation. ENGLISH LANGUAGE SET OK? NO YES Use the u[...]

77 CUSTOM SETUP The custom-setup option allows the camera functions to be customized. See the following page for information on custom functions. Select the custom option from the setup menu (p. 70). RETURN SELECT CUSTOM SET FLASH MACRO AF AE A WB Use the up/down keys to highlight an option. Press the right key or menu button to continue. Press the[...]

78 S ETUP MENU CUSTOM SETUP NOTES T o set the custom-setup option, see the previous page. Flash modes This custom-setup option edits the flash modes available in the recording mode. One flash mode must be left active. For more on flash modes, see page 28. Macro - focus and self-timer modes This custom-setup option edits the focus and self-timer mod[...]

79 White balance In the recording mode, press the down controller key to change the white balance. For more on white balance, see page 40. AF (autofocus) lock AE (autoexposure) lock 1 2 In the recording mode, press the shutter- release button partway down to focus the camera (1). While continuing to hold the shutter-release button, press the left c[...]

80 S ETUP MENU RESET DEF AUL T This function resets the camera to its default settings. Select the default option from the setup menu (p. 70). Focus mode / Self-timer Canceled p. 30 A series of images can be captured by holding down the shutter-release button. This option specifies whether the camera focuses between each frame of the series (OFF), [...]

81 Slow shutter limit Off p. 48 Quality Off p. 51 Manual exposure p. 49 Flash compensation 0.0 p. 51 Camera sensitivity (ISO) Auto p. 51 Contrast 0 p. 52 Saturation 0 p. 52 Color Red, green, and blue channels reset to 0. p. 53 Sharpness 0 p. 52 Slow shutter limit default Autoflash / Fill flash: 1/60 Flash cancel/Night Portrait: 1/8 p. 48 Quick View[...]

82 S ETUP MENU TRANSFER MODE The data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether images are transferred to a computer or printed directly . The data-storage option must be selected to transfer data from the camera to a computer or when using the DiMAGE Viewer software. The PictBridge option allows images to be printed directly from the ca[...]

83 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[...]

3. Insert the small plug of the USB cable into the camera. Make sure the plug is firmly attached. 84 CONNECTING THE CAMERA T O 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[...]

85 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-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the[...]

86 D ATA - 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 Insta[...]

87 The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver . The letter designating the CD- ROM drive varies 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 copy images and audio recordings, 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 for[...]

89 Image and audio file names begin with “ PICT ” followed by a four-digit file number and a jpg, avi, or wav extension. Audio files attached to still images have a wav extension and the file number corresponds to their image file. V oice recordings also use the wav extension. When the file number exceeds 9,999, a new folder is created. The fir[...]

90 D ATA - TRANSFER MODE DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP Confirm no files are being copied between the camera and computer . Disconnect the USB cable. T o disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar . A small window opens indicating the device to be st[...]

91 The hardware devices to be stopped is displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “ Stop. ” Confirm that no data is being transferred between the camera and computer and then drag the mass- storage device icon and drop it into the trash. Disconnect the USB cable. A confirmation screen appears to indicate the devices to be st[...]

92 D ATA - TRANSFER MODE PICTBRIDGE Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the image to be printed. Repeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected. Press the menu button to continue. Press the up key to select the number of copies to be printed. No more than 50 images can be selected. T o deselect an image f[...]

93 :move :print Paper size Printer setup L Postcard 2L 2” x 3” card 100mmX150mm 4” x 6” 8” x 10” A4 Letter Use the up/down keys of the controller to select the paper size. The options available depend on the printer . The printer-setup option uses the size set with the printer . The following are the dimensions for postcard, L, and 2L p[...]

94 D ATA - TRANSFER MODE If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recommended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press the menu button to end the routine. Refer to the printer manual for the correct procedure for the printer problem. Check the pr[...]

95 CHANGING THE MEMOR Y CARD - DA T A-TRANSFER MODE Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 1. Disconnect the USB cable. 2. Change the memory card. 3. Reconnect the USB cable to remake the USB connection. Windows ME, 2000 Professional, and XP Macintosh 1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 90). 2. Disconnect the USB cab[...]

96 A PPENDIX Problem Symptom Cause Solution The camera will not work. Nothing dis- played on the monitor . The battery is dead. The AC adapter is not connected properly . Recharge battery (p. 14). Check that the adapter is con- nected to the camera and a live electrical outlet (p. 17). The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. [...]

97 Pictures are not sharp. Make sure the subject is within the autofocus range (p. 25) or use the macro focus mode (p. 30). A special situation is pre- venting the autofocus sys- tem from focusing (p. 26). Use the focus-lock function to focus on an object at the same distance as the subject (p. 25). Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situat[...]

98 A PPENDIX 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 [...]

99 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 memory car[...]

100 A PPENDIX Memory cards SD Memory Cards, MultiMediaCards, and Memory Sticks are manufactured with preci- sion 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 electr[...]

101 Operating temperatures and conditions • This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0 ° C to 50 ° C (32 ° F to 122 ° 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 se[...]

102 A PPENDIX Number of effective pixels: 6.0 million CCD: 1/1.76-type interline complementary-color CCD with a total of 6.4 million pixels. Camera sensitivity (ISO): Automatic and manual (ISO 50, 100, 200, 400) Aspect ratio: 4:3 Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups. Maximum aperture: f/2.8 - f/4.9 Focal length: 8 - 24 mm (35mm equivalent: 39 [...]

103 Battery: Konica Minolta NP-600 lithium-ion battery . Battery performance (recording): Approximately 160 frames: based on the CIP A stan- dard with NP-600 lithium-ion battery , LCD monitor on, full-size images (2816 X 21 12), normal image compression, no Quick View , no audio, flash used with 50% of the frames. Battery performance (playback): Ap[...]

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