Manual Konica Minolta 0406

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    INSTRUCTION MANUAL E 9222-2733-11 MS-A406/0406/109678 ...

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    2 Before 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 Z3 digital camera Neck strap NS-DG7000 Lens ca ...

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    3 Read and understand all war nings 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 war nings. • Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. • Do not install the batt ...

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    4 For proper and safe use • Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inap- propriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. • Imm ...

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    5 • Do not point the lens directly at the sun, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the camera is not in use. • 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 bur ns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or ...

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    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 recor ding, viewing, and deleting images. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections co ...

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    7 Basic playback .....................................................................................................................................30 Single-frame playback and histogram display ........................................................................30 Viewing and rotating images .................................................. ...

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    8 T able of contents A short guide to photography ..............................................................................................................68 Advanced playback ..............................................................................................................................70 Playing back movies .................... ...

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

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    10 Names of parts * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 116). Names of parts Shutter -release button Lens* Self-timer lamp (p. 47) Flash (p. 26) Strap eyelet (p. 12) The battery-chamber door (p. 13) and trip ...

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    11 Viewfinder* (p. 17) LCD monitor* Access lamp Exposure-mode dial (p. 21, 29, 36 - 40) Accessory shoe (p. 43) Controller Zoom lever (p. 20) Menu button Quick View / Delete button (p. 30, 31) Information button (p. 28, 32) Mode switch Main switch Flash-mode button (p. 26) Macro button (p. 35) Diopter -adjustment dial (p. 17) ...

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    12 Getting up and running GETTING UP AND RUNNING Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer . Availability varies with region. Attaching the strap and lens cap Using your thumb and index finger , pinch the o ...

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    13 Inserting batteries Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside of the bat- tery-chamber door . Confirm the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly . T o open the battery-chamber door , slide the door toward the side of the camera (1) to release the safety catch. Lift the door to open (2). This digital c ...

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    14 Getting up and running Battery condition indicator Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for three seconds on the monitor when the camera is tur ned on. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low . The battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This camera is equipped with an automatic battery- ...

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    15 Connecting the optional AC adapter The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recom- mended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America and Japan, and AC-11 is for use in all other areas. Insert the mini ...

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    16 Getting up and running Changing the memory card An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card war ning is displayed on the monitor . For more about memory cards see page 118. Always tur n off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before remov- ing a memory c ...

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    17 T ur ning on the camera and displays Press the main switch to tur n the camera on. Pressing the switch again tur ns the camera off. When the camera is tur ned on, the Anti-shake indicator appears on the LCD monitor . Around the main switch is the mode switch. This switch is used to change between the recording and playback modes as well as the s ...

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    18 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 date and time After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, the camera’ s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recor ded, th ...

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    19 Use the down key to highlight the language menu option. Press the central button to complete the operation. Press the right key to highlight the current language. Press the central button to open the language screen. Setting the Menu language For customers in certain areas, the menu language may have to be set. Press the menu button (1) to open ...

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    20 Basic 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 ...

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    21 Recording images automatically T ur n 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, some of the functions can be ch ...

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    22 Basic recording Press the shutter -release button all the way down to take the pic- ture. 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. Mak ...

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    23 Automatic Digital Subject Pr ogram Selection Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure and one of four digi- tal subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions and subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in auto recor ding and can be dis ...

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    Basic 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-r elease button, recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter - release button all the way down t ...

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    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 ...

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    T o use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower the flash unit to prevent it from firing. Flash-mode indicator turns red while the flash is charging; wait until it becomes white before taking pictures. T o change the flash mode, simply press the flash mode button (2) until the appropriate mode is indicated. Autoflash - the flash fires automa ...

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    27 If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be safely hand held, regardless if Anti-shake is active or not (p. 95), the camera-shake war ning appears on the LCD monitor . Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pro- nounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wide-angle. Although ...

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    The monitor image can be made lighter or darker . The brightness level can be set individually for viewfinder and direct viewing. T ur n the mode switch to the appropriate position. Press and hold the information (i + ) button to open the LCD brightness screen. Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the brightness; the monitor image ch ...

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    29 Digital subject programs Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. The AF system con- tinuously focuses; see page 25. 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 ...

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    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 70. T o view images from the playback mode, tur n the mode switch to the playback position (1). T o view images from the recording mode, press the Quick View / delete button (2). 30 B ...

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    31 The histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image from black (left) to white (right). The 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure, but displays no color information. Quick View / Delete button In Quick View or the playback mode, use the left/r ...

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    32 Basic playback 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 recor ding, 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 delet- ed using the QV/delete button ( ...

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    33 Enlarged playback Use the four-way keys of the controller to scroll the image. When scrolling, the arrows in the display will disappear when the edge of the image has been reached. In single-frame playback in Quick View or the playback mode, a still image can be enlarged for clos- er examination from 1.2X. The maximum magnification depends on im ...

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    34 Advanced recording ADVANCED RECORDING This section cover the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basic recording sec- tion before moving on to this section. 3. Flash-mode indicator (p. 26) 7. White-balance indicator (p. 58) 8. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 62) 11. Metering-mode indicator (p. 61) 12. Shutter -speed display ...

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    35 Macro Wide-angle position: 0.1 - 1m (3.9 in. - 3.3 ft.) T elephoto position: 1.2 - 2.5cm (3.9 - 8.2 ft.) Super -macro indicator T wo macro modes are available: Super Macro and standard macro. Super Macro allows the camera to focus as close as 1cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. When Super Macro is selected, the lens automatically zooms to ...

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    The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shut- ter speed to ensure the correct exposure. When aperture priority is selected, the aperture value on the monitor tur ns 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 re ...

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    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 68. The photographer selects the shutter speed and the came ...

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    Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and aper- tures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total con- trol over the final exposure. 38 Advanced 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 visib ...

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    A message is displayed during the exposure. Noise-reduction processing is applied to the image after the exposure. Noise reduction can be canceled in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 90). Time photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode. Exposures up to thirty seconds can be made. The use of a tripod is recommended. The camera’ s exposure ...

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

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    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 ...

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    42 Advanced recording Press the shutter -release button partway down or press the central button of the controller to select the area; the other four areas disap- pear . 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-r ...

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    43 Attaching an accessory flash T o extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used. Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe cap to protect the contacts. Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding ...

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    44 Advanced recording 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 ...

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    45 Drive mode Image size Quality Auto DSP Digital zoom Single 2272x1704 Standard On Off Drive mode Image size Quality Focus mode Digital zoom Single 2272x1704 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 Off Autoflash 0 MultiSegment Flash co ...

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    46 Advanced recording The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. The drive mode is set on all menus except the movie menu. With auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, 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 P , A, S, and M ex ...

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    47 Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten sec- onds after the shutter -release button is pressed. The self-timer is set on section 1 of the recording menus (p. 44). The self-timer can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures. When using the camera on a tripod, photographs of s ...

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    48 Advanced recording Using the Continuous-advance modes The continuous-advance drive modes allow a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter - release button. These drive modes are set in section 1 of the recor ding menus. Drive mode Image size Key func. Self-timer Single Progressive Bracketing Quality Continuous Compose the p ...

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    49 The continuous-advance drive mode can capture images at a rate of approximately 2.5 fps with 2272x1704 images and 2.2 fps with images of other sizes. Focus and exposure is set for each image when the continuous-AF focus mode is used, but the rate of capture is reduced. When the red low-battery warning appears or the flash is used, the rate of ca ...

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    Drive mode Image size Key func. Self-timer Single Progressive Bracketing Quality Continuous 50 Advanced recording Using the progr essive-capture modes The Progressive-Capture drive modes continuously record images while holding down the shutter -release button. When the shutter button is released, the images stored in the cam- era’ s buffer memor ...

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    51 Standard Progressive Capture records the last five images saved in the camera’ s buffer memory . The rate of capture is approximately 2.5 fps with 2272x1704 images. Focus and exposure is set for each image when the continuous-AF focus mode is used. Shutter speeds must be 1/30 second or faster . Progr essive-Capture notes PROGRESSIVE CAPTURE UH ...

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    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 sta- tic subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. The bracketing mode is set in section 1 of the recor ding menus. Immediately a ...

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    53 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 inaccu- rate because it is outside the exposure control range of the camera. The remaining number of frames in th ...

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    54 Advanced recording 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. LCD monitor 2272 1600 1280 640 Number of pixel ...

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    55 Fine Standard Economy 61 4 2 3 5 0 14 23 38 67 27 41 53 100 Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card Quality Size 2272 X 1704 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Fine Standard Economy 2100KB 1050KB 680KB 320KB 1050KB 660KB 420KB 240KB 570KB 390KB 300KB 160KB Approximate file sizes The frame counter indicates the approxi ...

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    56 Advanced recording Auto DSP Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection can be temporarily dis- abled in the auto-recording menu. When disabled, the program exposure mode is active. If the camera is tur ned off, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is activated. Drive mode Image size Quality Auto DSP Digital zoom Single 2272x1704 Standard ...

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    57 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. When using Digital Subject Programs, the focus mode is reset when the camera is tur ned off. Focus modes When using the shutter -priority , aperture-priority , or manual exposur ...

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    58 Advanced recording Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken. Once set, the effect is immediately visi- ble 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 ...

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    59 Custom white-balance allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. The set- ting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-light- ing or when critical control over color is needed. The object used to make a calibration must be neutral. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal ...

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    60 Advanced recording 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 ur ning the full-time AF function off can help conserve bat- tery power . Full-time ...

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    61 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 affect- ing the area illuminated by the sun. By decreasing the flash ...

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    62 Advanced recording ISO setting AUTO 50 0.2 - 4.0m (0.7 - 13.1ft.) Flash range (telephoto) 1.2 - 2.5m (3.9 - 8.2ft.) 0.2 - 2.0m (0.7 - 6.6ft.) 1.2 - 1.3m (3.9 - 4.3ft.) The flash range is measured from the front of the lens. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto ...

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    63 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 Col ...

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    64 Advanced recording 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 diffi- cult to see. However , when viewed with a computer , ...

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    65 Custom key function The function assigned to the flash mode button can be selected among the flash mode, drive mode, white balance, focus mode, color mode, and camera sensitivity . This can be set in section 1 of the P , A, S, and M menus (p. 44). The flash mode can also be changed in section 2 of the P , A, S, and M menus. Pressing the flash-mo ...

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    66 Advanced recording Quality (movie) Movies can be recorded at three size and quality combinations: 640x480 Fine, 640x480 Standard, and 320x240 Standard. Image size and quality are the same as those for still images: the larger the image size and higher the quality , the larger the file size. Image size is set in the movie menu (p. 44). Frame rate ...

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    67 Movie mode The movie mode option selects the type of movie recor ded. Standard produces a normal movie clip. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to recor d 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 se ...

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    68 A short guide to photography 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. The lens ape ...

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    69 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 ...

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    Press the controller to pause the movie playback; press the controller again to resume the playback. 70 Advanced playback Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie. Press the center of the controller to play back the movie clip. Playing back movies ADVANCED PLAYBACK Press the display button to view the movie with or without the ...

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    71 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 Vol During playback, press the center button of the con- troller to pause the movie playback at the point to cap- ture the frame. When the movie is paused, the left/right ...

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    72 Advanced playback 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 me ...

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    73 DPOF set Date print – Off – – E-mail copy Index print Delete Format – – – – Copy Lock Slide show Playback – – 5 sec. No Repeat Duration T o delete images on the memory card (p. 75). T o format the memory card (p. 76). T o create an index print with the DPOF order (p. 83). T o protect images from deletion (p. 77). T o play back ...

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    74 Advanced playback 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 ...

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    75 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 the memory card can be deleted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). The delete option has three settings: Delete The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is deleted. Befo ...

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    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 ...

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    77 Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the QV/delete button. However , the formatting function (p. 76) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images should be locked. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). The ...

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    78 Advanced playback The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72) makes exact copies of image or movie files and can store the copied data on another memory card. E-mail Copy in menu section 3 makes a 640x480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. E-mail copies can only be copied to ...

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    79 Copy After the copy-completed message is highlighted, a screen indicates the name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central con- troller button to return to the menu. When the image(s) to be copied are selected, a screen with four messages is displayed. The mes- sages are highlighted during the copying procedure. When the cha ...

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    80 Advanced playback Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically dis- plays all still images and movie clips on the memory card in order . The menu has the following options: Slide Show Slide show Playback Duration Repeat Enter All frames Marked Frames 1 - 60s. Y es / No T o start the slide-show pres ...

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    81 Slide show Playback – – 5 sec. No Repeat Duration Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the slide show presenta- tion. Press the menu button to cancel the presen- tation. The presentation can be viewed without image information. Before opening the play- back menu, press the information (i + ) button to tur n off the ...

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    82 Advanced playback 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. 72). The print menu option has four settings: About DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. Th ...

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    83 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 ...

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    84 Advanced playback 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 A V cable. 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. 86). 1. T ...

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    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 LCDbrightne ...

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    86 Setup 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/down ...

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    87 Video output T ransfer mode NTSC Data storage Reset default Audio signals Volume – 1 1 1 2 Shutter FX Focus signal LCDbrightness Power save Inst.Playback Lens acc. Language – 1 min. Off None English File # memor y Folder name Date imprint Off Std. form On – Off Date/Time set Noise reductn T o set monitor brightness (p. 88). T o switch vide ...

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    88 Setup menu Monitor brightness can be adjusted in 11 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. 86). Also see page 28. Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjus ...

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    89 Lens accessory This camera is compatible with the optional Wide-Angle Converter ZCW-300 Kit. This kit contains a 0.75X wide-angle converter , which 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 th ...

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    90 Setup menu Folder name All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. T wo folder-name for- mats are available in section 2 of the setup menu, standard and date. Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named 100KM006. The first three digits are the folder’ s serial number , which will increase by one ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 91

    91 Date 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 righ ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 92

    92 Setup menu p. 58 White balance Auto p. 65 Custom key function Flash mode p. 60 Full-time AF Off p. 60 Flash compensation 0.0 p. 61 Metering mode Multi segment p. 62 Camera sensitivity (ISO) Auto p. 63 Color mode Natural color p. 64 Sharpness Normal p. 63 Contrast Normal p. 66 Image size 320 X 240 Std. p. 66 Frame rate 15 fps p. 58 White Balance ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 93

    93 p. 80 Playback (Slide Show) All frames p. 80 Duration (Slide Show) 5 seconds p. 80 Repeat (Slide Show) No Playback menu p. 94 V olume 2 p. 88 Auto-power -save period 1 minute p. 89 Lens accessory None p. 89 File number (#) memory Off p. 90 Folder name Standard p. 93 Audio signals 1 p. 88 LCD Brightness Normal p. 88 Instant playback Off Setup men ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 94

    94 Setup 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 s ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 95

    95 T ransfer mode The data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether images are transferred to a com- puter 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 camera with ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 96

    96 Setup menu Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section and press the shutter-r elease button partway down. Confirm the image has stabilized on the monitor and press the shutter-r elease but- ton all the way down to take the picture. Three options are available for the Anti-shake system in section 4 of the setup menu (p. 86): Di ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 97

    97 DATA-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 computer ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 98

    98 Data-transfer mode Connecting the camera to a computer Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer; the full-bat- tery 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, read ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 99

    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 opens 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 to be i ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 100

    100 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 ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 101

    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? ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 102

    102 Data-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 . Never format the memory card from the computer; alw ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 103

    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 ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 104

    104 Data-transfer mode Disconnecting the camera Windows Me, 2000 Pr ofessional, and XP Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. T ur n 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 ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 105

    105 The hardware devices to be stopped will be dis- played. 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 indi- cate the devices ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 106

    106 Data-transfer mode Changing the memory car d Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 1. T urn off the camera. 2. Change the memory card. 3. T urn on the camera to remake the USB connection. Windows Me, 2000 Pr ofessional, and XP Macintosh 1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-har dware routine (p. 104). 2. T urn off the camera. 3. Chang ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 107

    107 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- ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 108

    Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. 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 AV out/ USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. T urn the cam- era on; the P ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 109

    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. 110). Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen. A maximum number of fifty images can be printed. Onc ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 110

    110 Data-transfer mode Navigating 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 ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 111

    111 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. The options ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 112

    The paper size of the print can be specified. Highlight the current page size and press the central button of the controller to open paper -size screen. Use the controller to select the paper size, and press the central button to complete the operation. A paper size not available with the printer in use cannot be selected. The following are the dim ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 113

    113 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 can be selected for printing. Data printing can also be dis- abled with the menu. DPOF print – DPOF print DPOF print in section 3 allows still images and an index print selected with the DPOF p ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 114

    114 Appendix Problem Symptom Cause Solution The camera will not work. Nothing dis- played on the monitors. The batteries are dead. AA Ni-MH batteries are inserted incorrectly . Replace batteries (p. 13). Reinsert the batteries taking care that the negative and positive terminals are oriented as indicat- ed on the inside of the battery chamber door ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 115

    115 Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situ- ations without flash. Slow shutter speeds result in blurred images when the camera is hand-held. Use a tripod, change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 62), or use the flash (p. 26). The subject is beyond the flash range (p. 62). Move closer to the subject or ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 116

    116 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 ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 117

    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; ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 118

    118 Appendix Memory cards SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause data loss or damage: • Impr oper use of the card. • Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. • Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. • Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields n ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 119

    119 Before important events and jour neys • 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 o ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 120

    120 Appendix QuickTime system requir ements T o install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the installer . Macintosh users can download the latest version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple Computer web site: http://www .apple.com. Videoimpr ession 2 system requir ements Pentium III 450 processor or equivalent. Pentium III 700 recommende ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 121

    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 conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 122

    122 Appendix CCD: 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD Number of effective pixels: 4.0 million T otal number of pixels: 4.2 million Camera sensitivity (ISO): Auto and 50, 100, 200, 400 ISO equivalents. Aspect ratio: 4:3 Lens construction: 13 elements in 10 groups Maximum aperture: f/2.8 (wide-angle position), f/4.5 (telephoto position) Focal leng ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 123

    123 Printing output control: Exif print, PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge Menu languages: Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, and Simplified Chinese A V output: NTSC and P AL Batteries: Four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Battery performance (recording): Approximate number of recor ded images: 170 frames with alkaline batteries, 320 fra ...

  • Konica Minolta 0406 - page 124

    © 2004 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Ber ne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 9222-2733-11 MS-A406/0406/109678 Printed in Germany 0-43325-53382-2 Konica Minolta Photoworld: www .konicaminoltaphotoworld.com Become a member of the Konica Minolta Photo World today . It is free for registered customers of Konica Minolta ...

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