Konica Minolta Z20 manual

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2 B 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 c[...]

3 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 batter[...]

4 F OR PROPER AND SAFE USE • Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. • Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts. • Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage e[...]

5 • 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 ca[...]

6 T 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 con[...]

7 Viewing and rotating images ...................................................................................................3 1 Deleting single images ............................................................................................................31 i + button ........................................................................[...]

8 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Frame rate ...............................................................................................................................64 Movie file sizes ........................................................................................................................64 Movie mode .....................................[...]

9 Data-transfer mode ..............................................................................................................................97 System requirements ...............................................................................................................97 Connecting the camera to a computer ..............................[...]

10 N AMES 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. 1 16). NAMES OF P AR TS The battery-chamber door (p. 13) and tripod socket are located on the bottom of the body . Flash* (p. 26) AF window* Lens* Sh[...]

11 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 switch Main switch DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 11[...]

12 G 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. A TT ACHING THE STRAP AND LENS CAP Using your thumb and index finger , pinch th[...]

13 INSER TING BA TTERIES 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 . T o 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. Lif[...]

14 G ETTING UP AND RUNNING BA TTERY CONDITION INDICA TOR 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 . AUT O POWER SA VE Full-battery indicator - the battery is [...]

15 CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER The AC Adapter AC-1 1 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 ou[...]

16 G 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 [...]

17 TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND DISPLA YS 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 displa[...]

18 G 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 DA TE AND TIME After initially inserting batteries, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is save[...]

19 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 ope[...]

20 B 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 . T ake care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap. HANDLING THE CAMERA This[...]

21 RECORDING IMAGES AUTOMA TICALL Y T urn 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 driv[...]

22 B 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 [...]

23 AUT OMA TIC DIGIT AL 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 disa[...]

B ASIC RECORDING 24 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 shutter-release button all the way down to [...]

25 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 obj[...]

26 B ASIC RECORDING T o 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 retin[...]

27 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 release[...]

28 B 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 + BUTT ON ADJUSTING MONIT OR BRIGHTNESS Set LCD brightness :adjust :enter Low High The monitor image can be made lig[...]

29 DIGIT AL 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 t[...]

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. T o view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch to the playback position (1). T o view images from the recording mode, press the Quick View / delete button (2). T o v[...]

31 T o 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 eval[...]

32 B ASIC PLA YBACK 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[...]

33 ENLARGED PLA YBACK 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. T o exit the enlarged p[...]

34 A DV ANCED RECORDING ADV ANCED 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 warn[...]

35 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 ma[...]

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-e[...]

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 came[...]

Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. 38 A DV ANCED RECORDING Use the up/down keys of the controller to change the shutter speed. MANUAL (M) EXPOSURE MODE The changes made to the exposure will be visible[...]

39 When the shutter speed is one second or longer , the shutter sound indicates both the begining and end of the exposure. Camera notes DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:52 Page 39[...]

Before recording, the frame counter shows the maximum time in seconds that can be recorded on the next movie clip. 40 A DV ANCED RECORDING Recording time Frame the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button partway down to set the the focus and exposure. Press the shutter-release button a[...]

41 T o adjust the exposure, press the left or right controller key; the exposure-compensation screen appears. Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the exposure-compensation value. Changes to exposure are visible in the live image. Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the central button of the controller to set the a[...]

42 A DV ANCED RECORDING Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the central button of the controller to select the area; the other two areas disappear . Only when a focus area has been selected, can the controller be used for other camera operations. T ake the picture as described in the basic recording section; press the shutter-rel[...]

43 Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting; some options open a selection screen. On the P , A, S, and M menu, 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 exposure-mode [...]

44 A DV ANCED RECORDING Drive mode Image size Quality Auto DSP Digital zoom Single 2560x1920 Standard On Off Drive mode Image size Quality Focus mode Digital zoom Single 2560x1920 Standard Autofocus Off Drive mode Image size Quality Key func. Single Standard Auto Flash mode Focus mode Full-time AF Flash mode Metering mode Single AF On Autoflash 0 M[...]

45 The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. The drive mode is set on all menus except the movie menu. In auto recording mode, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another position or the camera is turned off. In Digital Subject Programs and P , A, S, and M exposure modes, th[...]

46 A DV ANCED RECORDING Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds or two seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is set in section 1 of the recording menus (p. 44). The length of the self-timer delay is set in section 4 of the setup menu (p. 96). The self-[...]

47 CONTINUOUS-ADV ANCE MODE The continuous-advance drive mode allow a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter- release button. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-size and image-quality settings. The maximum rate of capture is approximately 1.0 fps. This drive mode[...]

48 A DV ANCED RECORDING PROGRESSIVE-CAPTURE MODE The Progressive-Capture drive mode continuously records images while holding down the shutter- release button. When the shutter button is released, the last six images stored in the camera’s buf fer memory are recorded. This drive mode is set in section 1 of the recording menu. When the red low- ba[...]

49 Drive mode Image size Key func. Self-timer Single Progressive Bracketing Quality Continuous This mode makes a three-image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. The bracketing mode is set in section 1 of the recording menus. Immediately a[...]

50 A DV ANCED RECORDING Number of frames in bracketing series Frame counter When using exposure compensation (p. 41), the bracketing series will be made in relation to the compensated exposure. Under extreme conditions, one of the bracketed exposures may be inaccurate because it is outside the exposure control range of the camera. The remaining num[...]

51 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 will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints. IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY Image quality controls the rate of c[...]

52 A DV ANCED RECORDING The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the available memory at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly . Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual image taken may not change the counter[...]

53 AUT O DSP Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection can be temporarily disabled in the auto-recording menu. When disabled, the program exposure mode is active. If the camera is turned off, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is activated. Drive mode Image size Quality Auto DSP Digital zoom Single 2560x1920 Standard On Off DIGIT AL ZOOM[...]

54 A DV ANCED RECORDING This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is selected separately in the Digital Subject Program, movie, and P , A, S, and M exposure-mode menus. The selected focus mode is not reset when the camera is turned of f With the P , A, S, or M exposure modes or movie recording, the autofocus mode can be spe[...]

55 Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken. Once set, the effect is immediately visible on the LCD monitor . Immediately after selecting the preset white- balance option on the menu, a selection screen is displayed. Press the left/right keys of the controller to select the preset white balance. Press the central button o[...]

56 A DV ANCED RECORDING Custom white-balance allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting or when critical control over color is needed. The object used to make a calibration must be neutral. A blank piece of white p[...]

57 FULL-TIME AF With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. When the camera is set to manual focus, full-time AF is disabled. T urning the full-time AF function off can help conserve battery power . Full-time AF can be turned on an[...]

58 A DV ANCED RECORDING Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. When using fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio between the highlights and shadows. The flash affects the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the sun. By de[...]

59 The flash range is measured from the CCD. 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. CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 320; the numerical values are based o[...]

COLOR MODE The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white. This must be set before the image is recorded. The color mode is set in section 3 of the P , A, S, and M menus and section 2 of the movie menu (p. 44). The live image reflects the selected color mode. The color mode has no effect on image file size. Natural Color [...]

Sharpness: hard Sharpness: soft SHARPNESS Sharpness accents or softens details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (–). This can be set in section 3 of the P , A, S, and M menus (p. 44). Any changes made are applied to the live image, but may be difficult to see. However , when viewed with a computer , the changes will be evid[...]

62 A DV ANCED RECORDING CUST OM KEY FUNCTION Drive mode Image size Key func. Flash mode Quality White balance The function assigned to the flash-mode button can be selected among the flash mode, drive mode, white balance, focus mode, color mode, and sensitivity . This can be set in section 1 of the P , A, S, and M menus (p. 44). The flash mode can [...]

63 :select :enter When selecting the bracketing drive mode, or preset white balance, a selection screen appears. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the bracketing increment or preset white balance, and press the central button of the controller to select it. :enter When selecting custom white balance, the calibration screen appear[...]

64 A DV ANCED RECORDING IMAGE SIZE (MOVIE) Movies can be recorded at two sizes: 640x480 and 320x240. The larger the image size, the higher the image quality and the larger the file sizes. Image size is set in section 1 of the movie menu (p. 44). FRAME RA TE Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. 640x480 size image can only be[...]

65 MOVIE MODE The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Standard produces a normal movie clip. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to record under low light levels; camera sensitivity will automatically increase in low light. Image quality can be lower with Night Movies because of the higher sensitivity . The movie mode is set [...]

66 A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOT OGRAPHY A SHORT GUIDE T O PHOT OGRAPHY 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. The lens [...]

67 The shutter controls not only exposure, but also the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to stop action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of motion such as water cascading over a waterfall. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow shutter speeds. The change in aperture and shutter speed i[...]

Press the controller to pause the movie playback; press the controller again to resume the playback. 68 A DV ANCED PLA YBACK Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie. Press the center of the controller to play back the movie clip. PLA YING BACK MOVIES ADV ANCED PLA YBACK Press the display button to view the movie with or witho[...]

69 CAPTURING A MOVIE FRAME A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie. Pause Rew Fwd During playback, press the center button of the controller to pause the movie playback at the point to capture the frame. When the movie is paused, the left/right keys ca[...]

70 A DV ANCED PLA YBACK 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 changed. With the[...]

DPOF set Date imprint – Off – – E-mail copy Index print Delete Format – – – – Copy Lock 71 Slide show Playback – – 5 sec. Off Repeat Duration T o delete recorded images (p. 73). T o format the memory (p. 74). T o create an index print with the DPOF order (p. 83). T o protect images from deletion (p. 75). T o play back images autom[...]

When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear . This screen allows multiple images to be chosen. The left/right keys of the controller moves the yellow border to select the image. The up key of the controller selects the frame; when selected, an indicator appears next to the image. The down key deselects t[...]

73 Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single, multiple, or all files can be deleted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 71). T o delete images in the internal memory , remove the memory card from the camera. The delete option has three settings: DELETE Before [...]

The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card or in the camera’s internal memory . T o format the internal memory , remove the memory card from the camera. Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from being deleted when the memory is formatted. Always format the m[...]

75 Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. T o lock images in the internal memory , remove the memory card from the camera. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the QV/delete button. However , the formatting function (p. 74) will erase all files whether locked or not. Important images should be locked. The [...]

76 A DV ANCED PLA YBACK The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 71) makes exact copies of image or movie files and can store the copied data on another memory card or in the internal memory . E-mail Copy in menu section 3 makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-[...]

Copy 77 When the image(s) to be copied are selected, a message screen is displayed. The appearance of the screen varies depending if a memory card is inserted or not. The messages are highlighted during the copying procedure. Copy enter Change card. Remove memory card to copy to internal memory . Copying completed. Copying . . . When a memory card [...]

78 A DV ANCED PLA YBACK After the copy-completed message is highlighted, a screen indicates the name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central controller button to return to the menu. Copied to 101KM_CP . OK Copy enter Insert memory card. Copying completed. Copying . . . When a memory card is not inserted: When the insert-memory[...]

79 Copied to 102KM_EM. OK When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected, the copy routine begins and a screen appears indicating the name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central button of the controller to return to the menu. E-mail Copy The copy-unsuccessful message appears when one or all of the images cou[...]

80 A DV ANCED PLA YBACK Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images and movie clips on the memory card or in the camera’s internal memory in order . The menu has the following options: SLIDE SHOW Slide show Playback Enter All frames Marked frames T o start the slide-show p[...]

Slide show Playback – – 5 sec. Off Repeat Duration 81 Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the slide show presentation. P ress the menu button to cancel the presentation . The presentation can be viewed without image information. Before opening the playback menu, press the information (i + ) button to turn off the inf[...]

82 A DV ANCED PLA YBACK The DPOF-set menu option is used to create an order for standard prints from still images on the memory card or in the camera’s internal memory . T o select images in the internal memory , remove the memory card from the camera. Print orders are created in section 3 of the playback menu (p. 71). The orders set in this menu[...]

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 will not be [...]

84 A DV ANCED PLA YBACK VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal to make the connection using the supplied Video cable VC-400. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and P AL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in section 4 of the setup menu (p[...]

85 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 descriptions of the settings. OPENING THE SETUP MENU SETUP MENU Digital Image Quality Auto D Drive mode Image size Quality Auto DSP Digital zoom Drive m LCDbrightnes[...]

86 S ETUP MENU Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. 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/dow[...]

Video output T ransfer mode NTSC Data storage Self-timer 10 sec. Reset default Audio signals – 1 1 1 Shutter FX Focus signal LCDbrightness Power save Inst.Playback Lens acc. Language – 1 min. Off None English 87 File # memory Folder name Date imprint Off Std. form – Off Date imprint Date/Time set T o set monitor brightness (p. 88). T o switch[...]

88 S ETUP MENU LCD MONIT OR BRIGHTNESS Monitor brightness can be adjusted in 1 1 levels. Brightness can be set individually for viewfinder and direct viewing in the recording mode. T urn the mode switch to the appropriate position before opening the brightness option in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 87). Also see page 28. Use the left/right keys [...]

89 An image can be displayed on the monitor after it is captured. When used with the continuous-advance or progressive-capture drive modes (p. 47, 48), the images in the series are played back in a six-frame index display . Instant playback is activated section 1 of the setup menu (p. 87). A playback period of two or ten seconds can be selected. T [...]

90 S ETUP MENU LENS ACCESSOR Y This camera is compatible with the optional Wide-angle Converter ZCW-200. This 0.7X wide-angle converter reduces the focal length of the zoom lens’ wide-angle position giving it the equivalent of a 26mm lens on a 35mm camera. When the converter is mounted, the lens accessory option in section 1 of the setup menu sho[...]

91 If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created or a new memory card or memory location is used, the next image recorded will have a file number one greater than the last file saved. If the new card contains an image with a greater file number , the new image will be assigned a file number one greater than the greatest on the car[...]

92 S ETUP MENU FOLDER NAME All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card or in the camera’s internal memory . T wo folder-name formats are available in section 2 of the setup menu, standard and date. Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named 100KM027. The first three digits are the folder’s serial[...]

93 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 Quick View or playback mode, or on a computer with the DiMAGE Viewer software. Camera Notes The date is imprinted in the lower rig[...]

94 S ETUP MENU 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. Recording mode Focus area Wide frames p. 42 Monitor display Standard p. 28 Flash mode Autoflash (Fill-flash in A, S, M modes) p. 26 Image size [...]

95 AUDIO SIGNALS Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal gives a positive confirmation of the operation. The audio signals can be turn off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 87). The tone of the signal can also be changed. Reset default Audio signals – 1 1 1 Shutter FX Focus signal Playback menu Playback (Slide Show) All frames p. 80 Dura[...]

96 S ETUP MENU VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 84). The video output can be changed between NTSC and P AL in section 4 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 television set. SHUTTER FX When the [...]

97 DA T A-TRANSFER MODE Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer . Instructions 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 compute[...]

98 D ATA - TRANSFER MODE CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer; the full-battery indicator should be displayed on the monitor . The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery . For users with Windows 98 or 98 Second Edition, rea[...]

99 When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon, or volume, appears in My Computer or the desktop; the name varies with memory card. When using Windows ® XP or Mac OS X, a window may open requesting instructions on what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window . Windows XP Mac OS X Windows Mac OS The driver needs only t[...]

100 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 Installa[...]

101 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?[...]

102 D ATA - TRANSFER MODE Once the camera is connected to the computer , image files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder . The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 82). Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer . Files and folders in the camera’s internal mem[...]

103 The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the image. As images are deleted in the camera, the frame counter will adjust itself to show the number of images on the card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly . The serial numbers used with image files will not change when an image is deleted. When a new image[...]

104 D ATA - TRANSFER MODE DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. T urn off the camera and then 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 will open indicating the device to be stopped. W[...]

105 The hardware devices to be stopped will be displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and drop it into the trash. T urn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable. A confirmation screen will appear to indicate the devices to b[...]

106 D ATA - TRANSFER MODE CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD Windows ® 98 and 98 Second Edition 1. T urn off the camera. 2. Remove, insert, or replace the memory card. 3. T urn on the camera to remake the USB connection. Windows ® Me, 2000 Professional, and XP Mac OS 1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 104). 2. T urn o[...]

107 1. Connect the camera 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 maintenance category . Click “Sys[...]

Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. T o print the images in the camera’s internal memory , remove the memory card from the camera. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer . Open the USB port/Vide[...]

109 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. 1 10). 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[...]

110 D ATA - TRANSFER MODE 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 se[...]

111 Batch print Index print – – Batch print Index print An index print of all still images on the memory card or in the camera’s internal memory 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 t[...]

112 D ATA - TRANSFER MODE Paper size The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the size set with the printer . 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 c[...]

113 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 [...]

114 A PPENDIX The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently , contact a Konica Minolta service facility . APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING Problem This camera will not work. Shutter will not release. Nothing dis- played on the monitors. “000” is dis- played o[...]

115 The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns when handling the camera, batteries, or memory card. If the camera does not function normally or the system error message appears, turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter . If the camera has becom[...]

116 A PPENDIX 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[...]

117 LCD monitor care • The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99.99% of the pixels operate properly . Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright points; this is not monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image. • Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; [...]

118 A PPENDIX 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 n[...]

119 Before important events and journeys • Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. • Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction. Copyright • TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording or [...]

120 A PPENDIX QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS QuickT ime™ is used for playing back movies. T o install QuickT ime, follow the instructions in the installer . QuickT ime is not supplied with the camera in all sales regions. Users can download the latest version of QuickT ime free of charge from the Apple Computer web site at http://www .apple.com. I[...]

FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. 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 condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accep[...]

122 A PPENDIX CCD: 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD Number of effective pixels: 5.0 million T otal number of pixels: 5.2 million Camera sensitivity (ISO): Auto and 50, 100, 200, 320 ISO equivalents. Aspect ratio: 4:3 Lens construction: 1 1 elements in 9 groups Maximum aperture: f/3.2 - f/3.4 Focal length: 6 - 48 mm (35mm equivalent: 36 - 290 [...]

123 Batteries: Four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Battery performance (recording): Approximately 450 frames based on the CIP A stan- dard with alkaline batteries, LCD monitor on, full-size images (2560x1920), standard image quality , no instant playback, no full-time AF , flash used with 50% of the frames. Battery performance (playback): Approx. [...]

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