Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DiMAGE_A2 Konica Minolta
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2720-11 SY -A312/0401 E.
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Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to r ead through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using this pr oduct. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer .
For Proper and Safe Use 4 For proper and safe use NP-400 Lithium-ion Batteries This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery . Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fir e, electric shock, or chemical leakage.
5 General Product W ar nings and Cautions Wa r n ing • Only use the battery specified in this manual. • Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or curr ent may cause damage or injury through fir e or electric shock.
6 For proper and safe use Caution • Do not use or store these pr oducts in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car . It may damage the camera, charger , and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
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8 T able of contents T able of Contents Before you begin ....................................................................................................................................3 For proper and safe use ....................................
9 Advanced recor ding .............................................................................................................................45 Display-information button ..........................................................................
10 T able of contents Recording menu ...................................................................................................................................80 Navigating the recor ding-mode menu ............................................
11 Advanced playback.............................................................................................................. ..............115 Playing back voice memos .............................................................................
12 T able of contents Data-transfer mode ............................................................................................................. ...............146 System requir ements ............................................................
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* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the car e and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 168). 14 Names of parts Camera Body Data panel (p. 17) Front contr ol dial Shutter -r elease button Focusing ring (p.
15 Display mode switch (p. 39) Menu button Controller AE lock button (p. 50) Eyepiece sensors* Magnification button DC/Remote-control terminal cover (p. 25, 57) Access lamp QV/ Delete button (p. 40) Main switch and mode switch Playback mode (p. 40, 115) Recording mode (p.
16 Names of parts Function button Macro r elease (p. 49) Focus-mode switch (p. 46) Diopter -adjustment dial (p. 29) T ripod socket Memory set (p. 72) Metering modes (p. 69) Drive modes (p. 61) White balance (p. 70) Camera sensitivity (p. 74) Function dial (p.
17 Data Panel Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 74) Battery-condition indicator (p. 24) White-balance indicator (p. 70) Image-quality display (p. 82) Image-size display (p. 82) Flash-compensation indicator (p. 59) Single-frame advance (p. 33) Located on the top of the camera body , the data panel shows the status of the camera.
8. Color -saturation-compensation dis- play (p. 78) 18 Names of parts Monitor Display - Recording Mode 2. Flash-mode indicator (p. 61) 5. Flash-compensation display (p. 59) 7. Sharpness display (p. 97) 9. Contrast-compensation display (p. 78) 17. Exposure-compensation display (p.
19 Monitor Display - Quick View & Playback Mode 7. Frame number / total number of images 5. Lock indicator (p. 121) 6. Print indicator (p. 126) 11. Image-size display (p. 82) 10. Image-quality indicator (p. 82) 2. Time of capture 1. Mode indicator 4.
20 Getting up and running Getting Up and Running This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies. Attaching the Camera Strap Removing the Lens Cap Using your thumb and index finger , pinch the inside or outside tabs of the lens cap to re move.
21 Attaching the Lens Hood Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it 90° clockwise until it clicks and the circular dimple is aligned with the focal-length index (2). When mount- ed correctly , the large petals of the lens hood should be to the top and bottom.
22 Getting up and running Char ging the Battery Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be char ged. Before char ging the bat- tery , read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger .
Installing and Changing the Battery Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber lock to the open position. Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Insert the bat- tery so that it slides past the battery latch in the chamber .
24 Getting up and running Battery Condition Indicator Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is dis- played for five seconds on the monitors when the camera is turned on. The indicator remains on the data panel. Blinking low-battery warning - displayed on the data panel with no other icons.
25 External Power Supplies (sold separately) The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered fr om an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America and Japan, and AC-11 is for use in all other areas.
26 Getting up and running Inserting and Changing a Memory Card A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a car d has not been inserted, a no-card warning will be displayed on the monitors. T ype I and II CompactFlash cards and IBM Microdrives ar e compatible with this camera.
27 To eject a card, open the car d-slot door (1), and press and r elease the card-eject lever to extend it (2). Press (3) the car d-eject lever to eject the card (3). The car d can now be pulled out. T ake car e when re moving the card as it becomes hot with use.
28 Getting up and running While using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor , grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with the palm of your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder -width apart to hold the camera steadily .
29 The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between –3.5 to +1.5. While looking through the EVF , turn the diopter - adjustment dial until the viewfinder image is sharp. The electronic viewfinder can be tilted between 0° and 90°. Simply grip the finder between your fingers and move it to the position desired.
30 Getting up and running Setting the Date and Time After initially inserting a memory card and battery , the camera’ s clock and calendar must be set. When images are r ecorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of r ecording. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set.
31 Use the right controller key to highlight the 2nd tab at the top of the menu. Use the down key to highlight the date/time-set menu option. Press the central button to display the date/time setting scr een. Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed.
32 Basic recor ding Setting the Camera to recor d Images Automatically EVF and LCD Monitor Display Set the exposure dial to the pr ogram (P) position (1). Confirm the mode switch is in the recor ding position (2). All camera operations are now fully automatic.
33 Basic Recording Operation Place the subject within the focus frame. For off-center sub- jects, use the focus-lock function (p. 34). The subject must be within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m (1.6ft) - ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m (1.6ft), use the macro function (p.
34 Basic recor ding Focus Lock The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera fr om focusing on the subject. Place the subject within the focus frame.
This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus modes, see p. 46. Focus Signals Special Focusing Situations The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations.
36 Basic recor ding Using the Built-in Flash Flash Range - Automatic Operation To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side. The flash position must be set manually , and once up, the flash unit will always fire r egardless of the amount of ambient light.
/ Anti-shake System 37 When Anti-shake is off, the white indicator appears to warn the shutter speed is too long for the camera to be safely handheld. The yellow indicator appears when the Anti-shake system is activated, but the shutter speed is too slow for it to be effective.
Set the mode switch to the movie-recor ding position (1). Before r ecor ding, the data-panel and monitor frame counters show the maximum time in seconds that can be recor ded. The length of the movie clip depends on the image size and frame rate, and the space available on the memory card.
/ 39 Display Mode Switch Auto display - the camera will automatically change between displaying the live image in the EVF or on the LCD monitor . The EVF’ s eye sensors monitor if the EVF is being used and switches the display location accor d- ingly .
To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch to the playback position. To view images from the r ecording or movie r ecording modes, press the Quick V iew / delete button. 40 Basic playback Single-frame Playback and Histogram Display Date of capture Frame number/ total number of images Image size (p.
To re turn to a recording mode from Quick V iew , pr ess the menu button. V iewing Images and Histogram 41 To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button; a confirmation screen will appear . The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recover ed.
42 Basic playback The display-information button controls the display format. Each time the button is pr essed, the dis- play cycles through to the next format: full display , image only , index playback.
43 Enlar ged Playback In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination from 1.2X. The maximum magnification depends on image size from 2X for 640X480 size images to 10.2X for 3264X2448 images. RAW and TIFF images cannot be enlarged.
44 Advanced recor ding Movies can be played back on the camera. Movie files are indicated by an indicator at the bottom of the display . Press the center of the contr oller to play back the file.
45 The display-information button controls what information is displayed with the live image. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles to the next format: standard display , real-time histogram, focus frame, and live image only . The real-time histogram shows the appr oximate luminance distribution of the live image.
46 Advanced recor ding Focus-mode Switch Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF , and manual focus is set with the focus-mode switch. Slide the switch to select the appropriate focus mode. Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recor ding section.
Digital Zoom The digital zoom doubles the lens magnification. The digital zoom cannot be used with RAW image quality , UHS continuous advance, or movie recor ding. Press the magnification button on the back of the camera. The effect is immediate and X2.
48 Advanced recor ding Flex Focus Point The Flex Focus Point (FFP) is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. It can be moved to any point in the image area. The FFP cannot be used with the digital zoom or movie recor ding. Use the controller’ s four -way keys (1) to move the Flex Focus Point in the live image.
49 The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The built-in flash cannot be used with macro mode. The use of a tripod is recommended. Align one of the arrows on the zooming ring with the index next to the macro switch and slide the switch forwar d.
50 Advanced recor ding Exposure Lock Exposure-mode Dial The exposure-mode dial is used to select traditional exposur e modes as well as subject programs that optimize camera settings to specific shooting conditions. Camera settings saved in the camera can also be recalled with this dial.
51 Program - P Program exposur e is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The pr ogram AE uses luminance and focal-length information to calculate exposures. This allows the photographer to shoot without wor- rying about exposure settings. The shutter speed and apertur e values of the exposure ar e displayed on the monitors and data panel.
52 Advanced recor ding Auto Recording Auto recor ding is set with the exposure-mode dial. Auto r ecording is the same as the pr ogram exposure mode (p. 51), except that when the camera is on, if the exposur e mode dial is turned to or from the auto position, the auto exposur e mode is reset.
53 Instant playback Off p. 100 Vo ice memo Off p. 101 Color mode Natural color (sRGB) p. 102 Sharpness Normal p. 97 Noise reduction On p. 103 Monitor amplification Auto p. 104 Monitor amplification - Manual exp. Exposure priority p. 104 DSP setup DSP (Digital Subject Programs) p.
54 Advanced recor ding Aperture priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appro- priate shutter speed to ensure the correct exposur e. When A mode is selected, the aperture display on the monitors turns blue.
55 Shutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate apertur e to ensure corr ect exposure. When S mode is selected, the shutter speed dis- play on the monitors turns blue.
56 Advanced recor ding Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertur es. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total contr ol over the final exposure. Manual exposure is set with the exposur e-mode dial (p.
57 Use the front contr ol dial to decrease the shutter -speed until “bulb” is displayed. Use the rear contr ol dial to set the appropriate apertur e requir ed for the exposure. To take the picture, pr ess and hold the shutter -r elease button for the duration of the exposure.
58 Advanced recor ding Digital-subject-programs Digital subject programs optimize the camera’ s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to select the appr opriate subject program.
59 Exposure and Flash Compensation The ambient light and flash exposure can be adjusted befor e the image is captured to make the final picture lighter or darker . Exposure can be adjusted by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments (p. 111). The exposure and flash compensation will r emain in effect until it has been r eset.
60 Advanced recor ding Using the Function Dial The memory function, metering mode, drive mode, white balance, and camera sensitivity are con- trolled by the function dial. The custom position is for a designate d menu function that can be set in section 2 of the setup menu.
61 The drive modes control the rate and method of image captur e. Indicators showing the selected drive mode appear on the data panel and monitors. The drive mode is set with the function dial (p. 60). Drive Modes Continuous advance - to take a series of three images when the shutter - r elease button is pr essed and held (p.
62 Advanced recor ding Bracketing This drive 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. Contrast, satu- ration, and filter brackets can also be made.
63 When using flash, TIFF , or RAW & JPEG, single-frame advance is employed. T o make a flash bracket, raise the camera flash; the ambient exposure is not bracketed. When exposure brackets ar e made in S exposure mode, the apertur e controls the bracket.
64 Advanced recor ding Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shut- ter -r elease button. Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. TIFF and RAW & JPEG image quality cannot be used.
Compose the picture as described in the basic r ecording section (p. 33). Press and hold the shutter -release button all the way down (1) to begin taking pictures. The camera con- tinues to recor d images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released.
66 Advanced recor ding Interval The interval mode makes a series of still or moving images over a period of time. Similar to time- lapse photography , a series of images of a slow moving event can be taken: the blossoming of a flower , the construction of a building.
67 After mounting the camera on a tripod, compose the image so that the subject area falls within the focus frames; the camera sets the focus, exposure, and white balance, and char ges the flash just before each exposur e. Continuous AF can be used. Settings locked with the AE lock button are canceled after the first frame.
68 Advanced recor ding Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter after the shutter button is pressed. A ten second and two second self-timer is available. Self-timer With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic r ecord- ing section (p.
69 Metering Modes Metering mode indicators are displayed on the monitors only . T o lock the exposure while pressing the shutter - r elease button partway down, the AE lock option in section 4 of the recor ding mode menu should be on. If the luminance levels of the scene are outside the meter- ing range, the metering indicator turns red.
70 Advanced recor ding White Balance White balance is the camera’ s ability to make different types of lighting appear natural. Any changes are immediately visible on the monitors. Tu rn the function dial to the white-balance (WB) mode position (1).
71 Custom-white-balance function allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. Three setting can be stor ed in the camera and used repeatedly . Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting conditions or when critical control over color is needed.
:enter Save to memory :select 72 Advanced recor ding Memory - Storing Camera Settings To save the current camera settings, turn the function dial to the M SET position and press the function button to open the r egister - selection screen; the curr ent camera settings are displayed.
73 Memory Recall Camera settings saved with the function dial are r ecalled with the expo- sure-mode dial. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to the memory r ecall (MR) position (1); the r egister -selection scr een will open.
74 Advanced recor ding Camera Sensitivity - ISO The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 64 and 200. When any other setting than auto is used, “ISO” will appear on the data panel, and “ISO” and the set value will be displayed on the monitors.
75 Flash Range and Camera Sensitivity Flash range (wide angle) ISO setting 64 100 200 / AUTO 400 800 0.5m ~ 2.1m / 1.6 ft. ~ 6.9 ft. Flash range (telephoto) 0.5m ~ 1.7m / 1.6 ft. ~ 5.6 ft. 0.5m ~ 2.7m / 1.6 ft. ~ 8.8 ft. 0.5m ~ 3.8m / 1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.
The flash sync terminal allows a studio or location flash system to be connected to the camera with a standard PC cor d. The terminal is compatible with both center positive (normal polarity) and cen- ter negative (positive polarity) flash units with a voltage of 400V or lower .
77 Depth-of-field Preview The aperture contr ols depth of field; the area in fr ont of the cam- era that appears in focus. The smaller the aperture, the gr eater the depth of field. Depth-of-field preview sets the apertur e to the setting used in the exposure.
78 Advanced recor ding Tu rn the Digital Effect switch (1) to the image character- istic to be adjusted. Adjustments can be made repeatedly and in combination. Adjustments r emain in effect until manu- ally reset. When set to any value other than zer o, an indicator and value will be displayed on the monitors as a warning.
Filter 79 The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within eleven levels (±5) with the Digital Effects Contr oller . The contrast must be set before the image is cap- tured. When changing the contrast setting, an indicator is displayed to show an increase (+) or decr ease (–) in contrast.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appr opri- ate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted. 80 Recording menu In recor ding mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menu after making settings.
DSP set DSP Tracking AF On AE lock Off Spot AE area Center spot Direct MF Off EVF mode Quality 30fps 81 Image size 3264x2448 Quality Fine Flash mode Fill-flash Flash control ADI flash AEL button AE hold Reset – Int. set – Bracket set 0.3Ev Data imprint Off Imprint to Image + Exif Inst.
82 Recording menu Image size and quality are set in section 1 of the r ecording menu (p. 80). Changes ar e displayed on the LCD monitor and data panel. 2560 2080 1600 640 2560 X 1920 2080 X 1560 1600 X 1200 640 X 480 Image quality controls the file type and rate of compr ession.
83 TIFF Extra fine Fine Standard 8 12 21 122 25 37 62 296 49 72 117 389 83 121 190 520 2560x1920 2080x1560 1600x1200 640x480 TIFF Extra fine Fine Standard 14,520KB 9,626KB 5,745KB 1,020KB 4,920KB 3,289KB 1,995KB 420KB 2,520KB 1,704KB 1,058KB 270KB 1,491KB 1,025KB 656KB 240KB Approximate file sizes.
84 A short guide to photography In the RAW image-quality mode, the image size is set at full and cannot be changed. The image size will not be displayed on the monitors. The digital zoom, enlarged playback, data imprinting, and print functions cannot be used.
85 Notes on Image Size and Resolution 640 X 480 (Full image area) 1600 X 1200 (Cr opped) 2080 X 1560 (Cr opped) 2560 X 1920 (Cr opped) Image size changes the number of pixels in the image.
86 Flash Modes The flash mode can be changed in section 1 of the recor ding menu (p. 80). For the flash to fire, the built-in unit must be manually lifted. The flash will fire in the selected mode r egardless of the amount of ambient light. When the flash is used, the camera sensitivity is automatically set between ISO 100 and 200.
87 Rear flash sync is used with long exposures to make trailing lights or blurring appear to follow rather than proceed the subject. The effect is not appar ent if the shutter speed is too fast and stops the subject’ s motion. When the shutter is released, a pr e-flash will fire.
88 Recording menu Wireless / Remote Flash Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to contr ol an off- camera Program/Maxxum 5600HS(D) or 3600HS(D) flash unit without the need of a cable. Single or multiple flash units can be placed around the subject to cr eate differ ent lighting effects.
89 Press and hold the mounting-foot-r elease button (1) to dis- engage the safety catch to remove the flash unit fr om the camera. Position the camera and flash around the subject. See the following page for the camera-to-subject and flash-to-sub- ject ranges.
90 Recording menu Wireless/Remote Camera and Flash Ranges Flash-to-subject distance Camera-to-subject distance The camera and flash must be within 5m or 16.4 ft of the subject. ƒ/2.8 ƒ/4.0 ƒ/5.6 ƒ/8.0 100 200 / AUTO 400 800 Camera sensitivity setting (ISO) 1.
91 Notes on Wireless/Remote Flash Wireless/Remote flash performs best under subdued light or interior lighting. Under bright light sources, the flash may not be able to detect the contr ol signals from the camera’ s built-in flash.
92 Recording menu Flash Control Select the manual option from flash contr ol in section 1 of the recor ding menu. With the built-in flash raised, press the exposure compensation button (1). Use the r ear control dial (2) to select the manual flash power ratio; the front control dial compensates the ambient exposur e.
8 / 26 11 / 36 16 / 52 22 / 72 93 The chart lists approximate guide numbers for manual flash calculations. The following equations are useful in determining the guide number (GN), apertur e (ƒn), or flash-to-subject distance requir ed for exposures. Guide no.
94 Recording menu When the AEL button is pressed and held, the exposur e is locked. The exposure r emains locked after an image has been captured until the AEL button has been released (hold setting) or pr essed again (toggle setting). How the button operates can be changed in section 1 of the recor ding menu (p.
95 Recording Mode Reset The recor ding mode functions can be reset in section 1 of the r ecording menu (p. 80). When select- ed, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Y es” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.
96 Recording menu Interval Setup The parameters for the interval drive mode (p. 66) are set in section 2 of the r ecording menu (p. 80). Int. set Bracket set Enter Select “Enter” in the interval-set option in section 2 of the recor ding menu. Press the center of the contr oller to open the setup screen.
Soft Normal Hard 97 Sharpness The sharpness of the image can be altered. This must be set befor e the image is recor ded. Sharpness is set in section 3 of the recor ding menu (p. 80). If any setting other than normal is selected, the sharpness indicator is displayed on the monitors.
Int. set – Bracket set 0.3Ev Data imprint Text Imprint to Image + Exif Inst.playback Off Voice memo Off 98 Recording menu Data Imprinting Data can be printed on a still image and saved to the file’ s Exif data. The function must be activated before the image is taken.
99 Electronic Keyboar d The electronic keyboar d is used to enter text for imprinting data or for naming new folders. The key- board automatically appears when text needs to be enter ed.
Instant Playback If the central button of the controller is pr essed during the instant playback period, the displayed image(s) are saved immediately and the playback canceled. To delete an image during the instant playback, press the QV/delete button.
V oice memo allows up to fifteen seconds of audio to be r ecorded with a still image. The function is activated in section 2 of the r ecor ding menu (p. 80) and is used in unison with instant playback. When the function is active, the microphone indicator is displayed on the monitors.
102 Recording menu Color Mode The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white. This must be set before the image is r ecorded. The color mode is set in section 2 of the recor ding menu (p. 80). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode.
103 Adobe RGB has a larger color gamut than the mor e common sRGB. The size of the gamut limits the colors that can be repr oduced; the larger the gamut, the mor e colors. If the image will be printed out with a high-quality printer , the use of the Adobe RGB color mode is recommended over the sRGB color modes of Natural and Vivid Color .
The monitor amplification options control the display of the live image. Monitor amplification has two settings: Auto - in low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has r eached its limit, the automatic monitor -amplification function will intensify the monitor image.
Initially , the 3.3X magnification area is displayed. This can be moved in the live image with the four -way keys of the controller (1). Pr essing the center button of the controller r eturns the area to the middle of the image. Press the magnification button (2) to enlar ge the image.
DSP (Digital Subject Program) Setup 106 Recording menu The memory registers used for camera settings can be assigned to the Digital Subject Program positions on the exposur e-mode dial. This is set in section 4 of the recor ding menu (p. 80). T wo options are available: DSP - the Digital Subject Programs ar e active on the exposure- mode dial.
Spot AE Area When using spot metering (p. 69) with the Flex Focus Point (p. 48), the position of the spot metering area can be specified at the center of the live image or linked to the Flex Focus Point; the spot moves after the position of the FFP is set.
108 Recording menu EVF Mode DSP set DSP Tracking AF On AE lock Off Spot AE area Center spot Direct MF Off EVF mode Quality 30fps The frame rate of the EVF can be specified; the monitor is not affected. This is set in section 4 of the r ecording menu (p.
Photography can be a rewar ding 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 intr oduction to some basic photographic principles.
110 A short guide to photography –2.0Ev –1.0Ev Calculated camera exposure Sometimes the camera’ s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compensation can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image.
111 +2.0 Ev +1.0 Ev 0.0 Ev –1.0 Ev –2.0 Ev 4X as much light 2X as much light 1/2 as much light 1/4 as much light Calculated exposure What is an EV? Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one Ev adjusts the exposure calculat- ed by the camera by a factor of two.
112 Movie menu In movie mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menu after making settings. The four -way key of the contr oller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the contr oller will enter a setting.
113 Movie Mode The movie mode option selects the type of movie recor ded. Three options ar e available on the movie menu: Standard movie - to recor d a color movie under normal lighting conditions. Night Movie - to recor d under low light levels. Night Movies are black and white.
114 Movie menu Custom white-balance calibrations can only be made in the recor ding mode. Once made, the set- ting are available for movie r ecording. Notes on Movie Recording The list below indicates which functions can be set in the movie mode: Exposure compensation (p.
115 Playing Back V oice Memos Press the central button of the contr oller to start the audio playback. V oice memos ar e indicated by the voice-memo indica- tor displayed at the bottom of the monitor image. Advanced Playback This section covers how to playback voice memos as well as the playback mode’ s menu functions.
116 Advanced playback Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appr opri- ate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted. In playback mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menu after making settings.
DPOF set – Date imprint Off Index print – Cancel print – Slide show – Playback All frames Duration 5 sec. Repeat No Delete – Format – View folder Lock – Copy – Index format 9 frames 117 To delete images on the memory card (p. 119). To format the memory card (p.
118 Advanced playback Frame-selection Screen When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear . This screen allows multiple files to be selected. The index format of the scr een can be changed in sec- tion 1 of the playback menu (p.
119 Delete Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recover ed. Care should be taken when using the delete function. This frame - The image displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted. All frames - All unlocked images in the selected folder will be deleted.
120 Advanced playback Format The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Befor e formatting a card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking files will not protect them fr om being deleted when the card is formatted.
121 Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the QV/delete button. Important images should be locked. T o lock images in other folders, the folder must first be selected with the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p.
122 Advanced playback Copy Image files can be copied from one memory car d to another . Up to 29MB of data can be trans- ferred. Every time the copy function is used, a new folder is automatically cr eated for the image(s). This frame - T o copy the image currently displayed.
123 W ait until the copy-completed message is highlighted. A new screen will appear to indicate the name of the new folder con- taining the copied images; press the central button of the con- troller to r eturn to the playback menu. If the images were copied to a new car d, the no-images message will be displayed when viewed on the camera.
Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images in a folder in order . 124 Advanced playback Slide Show Number of image displayed / total number of images in the presenta- tion. Press the central button of the contr oller to pause and restart the pr esentation.
To select all the images in the folder to be displayed in the slide-show pre- sentation. 125 Slide show Menu options Playback Duration Settings Enter Repeat All frames Marked Frames 1 - 60s. Y es / No To select specific images in the folder to be displayed in the slide-show presentation.
126 Advanced playback The print menu option is used to set an order for standar d prints from images in a specific folder . Single, multiple, or all images can be printed. If a memory card has multiple folders, a printing file must be created for each folder .
127 When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear r equesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be order ed.
1. T ur n off the television and the camera. 2. Insert the single plug of the AV cable into the camera’ s AV -out terminal. 3. Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video and audio input terminal on the television. The yellow plug is for the video output, and the white plug is for the monaural audio output.
129 Setup Menu The setup menu controls camera operations. The menu navigation section covers basic menu operation. It is followed by detailed descriptions of the menu settings.
LCDbrightness – Shortcut help – Transfer mode Data storage EVF auto swtch Auto EVF/LCD Video output NTSC Language English 130 Setup menu Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appr opri- ate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.
Anti-shake Display + Exp Full-time AF Off Grip sensor On Ctrl dial set Manual exp. Delete conf. “No” SS F/no. SS F/no. Reset default – Audio signals 1 Focus signal 1 Shutter FX 1 Volume 2 Power save 3 min. Custom set DOF preview File # memory Off Folder Name Std.
132 Setup menu LCD Brightness The brightness of the EVF and LCD monitor is set independently of each other . Select the display to adjust using section 1 of the setup menu; the corresponding monitor activates automatically and the brightness screen is displayed.
133 Scale Grid To display a grid or scale over the display formats, press and hold the function but- ton (1) and press the display-information button (2) to cycle through the options: grid, scale, and off. For mor e on the dis- plays modes, see page 45.
134 Setup menu Hold down the function button (1) and press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu. LCDbrightness – Shortcut help – Transfer mode Data storage EVF auto swtch Auto EVF/LCD Video output NTSC Language English Hold down the function button (1) and press the QV/delete button (2) to reset the camera.
135 T ransfer Mode The data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether the camera is used to transfer data to a computer , print images with a PictBridge compatible printer , or record images with the optional DiMAGE Captur e software. Select the appr opriate option: Data storage - to transfer data between the camera and a computer .
136 Setup menu Custom Setup O ne frequently used function can be allocated to the custom posi- tion on the function dial. The function is selected in section 2 of the setup menu (p.
Folder Name All recor ded images are stor ed in folders on the memory card. Folder names come in two formats: standard and date. Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named 100KM003. The first three digits ar e the folder’ s serial number , which will increase by one each time a new folder is created.
138 Setup menu New Folder This allows the creation of new folders. The folder -name option in section 2 of the setup menu must be set to standard form in or der to use the new-folder function. When selected, the electronic key- board (p. 99) automatically appears so the folder name can be entered.
139 Reset Default This option resets all camera modes: r ecording, movie, playback, and setup. T o reset the r ecording or movie modes, see pages 95 and 114. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choos- ing “Y es” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.
140 Setup menu Data imprinting Off p. 98 Imprint to Image + Exif p. 98 Instant playback Off p. 100 Vo ice memo Off p. 101 Color mode Natural (sRGB) p. 102 Sharpness Normal p. 97 Noise reduction On p. 103 Monitor amplification Auto p. 104 Monitor amplification (Manual exposure) Exposure priority p.
141 LCD brightness Monitor and EVF reset p. 132 T ransfer mode Data storage p. 135 EVF auto switch Auto EVF/LCD p. 135 Custom setup DOF preview p. 136 File number memory Off p. 136 Setup menu Focus signal 1 p. 142 Shutter FX 1 p. 142 V olume 2 p. 142 Auto power save 3 minutes p.
142 Setup menu Auto Power Save The camera will turn off the monitors to conserve battery power if no operation is made within a certain period. The length of this period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. T o restore power , press the shutter -release button partway down or press the main switch.
143 Anti-shake When the Anti-shake system activates can be changed in section 4 of the setup menu. T wo options are available: Display + Exp. - when the shutter -r elease button is pressed part- way down, the anti-shake function will activate if on. The affect of the Anti-shake system can be seen in the live image.
144 Setup menu Control Dial Setup The control dial setup option in section 4 of the setup menu changes the front and r ear control dial operation in the P , A, and S exposure modes. Exposur e compensation (p. 59) can also be assigned to one of the control dials.
145 Each time a delete command is used a confirmation screen appears confirming the action to erase the image data. When this screen opens, the no button is highlighted. This function allows the yes button to be initially highlighted to make deleting images easier .
146 Data-transfer mode Data-transfer Mode Read this section carefully befor e connecting the camera to a computer . Details on using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer softwar e are found in the supplied softwar e manual.
147 Connecting the Camera to a Computer 1. Start up the computer . The computer must be on before connecting the camera. 2. Open the AV out / USB port cover . Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. The plug should be firmly attached. 3.
148 Data-transfer mode Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically , it can be installed manually with the operating system’ s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page.
149 Choose the recommended sear ch 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.
150 Data-transfer mode The add new hardwar e wizard will confirm the location of the driver . One of three drivers may be located: MNL VENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USB- STRG.inf. The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system.
151 Auto Power Save (data-transfer mode) If the camera does not receive a r ead or write command within ten minutes, it will shut down to save power . When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-removal-of-device warning may appear on the computer monitor .
152 Data-transfer mode Memory Card Folder Or ganization Once the camera is connected to the computer , image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder . T o copy images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer .
153 Image and audio file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four -digit file number and a tif, mrw , jpg, jpe, mov , or thm extension. V oice-memo files have a wav extension and the file name corre- sponds to its image file. The thumbnail images (thm) are used in camera and DiMAGE V iewer opera- tion.
Disconnecting the Camera from the Computer 154 Data-transfer mode 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. Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged.
155 The hardwar e 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. Disconnect the USB cable.
156 Data-transfer mode Changing the Memory Card (Data-transfer mode) Care should be taken when changing memory car ds while the camera is attached to the computer . Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected. Always confirm the access lamp is out before r emoving the memory card.
157 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 procedur e. 2. Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the dr op-down menu.
158 Data-transfer mode PictBridge Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the image to be printed. T otal number of prints Number of copies Press the up key to select the number of copies to be printed. T o deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the number of copies r eaches zer o.
159 The number of prints in the print run is displayed as well as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu navigation section for more information (p. 160). Pr ess the central button of the controller to begin printing, or pr ess the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen.
160 Data-transfer mode Navigating the PictBridge Menu Press the central button of the contr oller to select the highlighted setting. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appr opriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.
161 Batch Print Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. T wo options are available: All-frames - to print all images on the card. A scr een opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified. A maximum number of fifty images can be printed.
162 Data-transfer mode Paper Size The paper size of the print can be specified. The printer -setup option uses the size set with the printer . The sizes option should be set first, see below . Sizes To set paper sizes depending on region. This changes the paper -size option above to common sizes used in particular areas.
163 DPOF Print DPOF print in section 3 allows still images and an index print selected with the DPOF printing options in section 2 of the playback menu to be printed from a DPOF compatible PictBridge printer . Simply select the start option from the menu to begin the r outine.
164 Tr oubleshooting Problem Symptom Cause Solution The camera will not work. Nothing displayed on the data panel or the monitors. The batteries are dead. The AC adapter is not connect- ed properly . Recharge battery (p. 22). Check that the adapter is connected to the camera and a live electrical outlet (p.
165 Pictures ar e not sharp. Focus signal is r ed. Subject is too close. Make sure the subject is within the aut- ofocus range (0.5m - ∞ / 1.6 ft - ∞) or use the macro mode (p. 49). The camera is in macro mode. Cancel the macro mode setting (p. 49).
166 Tr oubleshooting If the camera does not function normally , tur n it off, r emove and reinsert the battery , or unplug and r econnect the AC adapter . Always tur n the camera off using the main switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings r eset.
167 Attaching the Ferrite core FRC-100 About the Lithium-ion Battery Char ger Cord The included AC cord is designed for the curr ent of the sales region.
168 Care and storage Cleaning • If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty , gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles.
169 Operating T emperatures and Conditions • This camera has been designed for use in temperatures fr om 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatur es, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity .
170 Care and storage LCD Monitor Care • The LCD monitor and EVF are manufactur ed using high-precision technology and mor e 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 r ecorded image.
171 Before Impr otant Events or Journeys • Check the camera’ s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. • Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurr ed by equipment malfunction.
172 Notes Notes.
173 FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. Address: 725 Darlington A venue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
174 Index Index AC adapter , 25, 67, 147 Adobe RGB, 2, 102, 103, 152 Auto focus Continuous, 46 Flex Focus Point (FFP), 48, 49, 107 Full-time, 143 Single-shot, 46 Subject T racking, 46, 106 Signals, 35.
175 Playback Enlarged, 43 Index, 42, 121 Instant, 100 Movie, 44 Single frame, 40-41 Vo i ce memo, 115 Quick View , 40 Recording Basic operation, 33 Movie, 38, 111-114 Vo i ce memo, 101 Reset Camera, 1.
176 T echnical specifications Number of effective pixels: 8.0 million CCD: 2/3-type progr essive primary-color CCD with a total of 8.3 million pixels Camera sensitivity (ISO): Auto and 64, 100, 200, 400, and 800 ISO equiva- lents Aspect ratio: 4:3 Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups Maximum aperture: f/2.
177 Battery: One NP-400 lithium-ion battery Battery performance (recor ding): Approx. number of recor ded images: 280 frames. Based on the CIP A standard with a NP-400 lithium- ion battery , full-size images (3264 X 2448), fine image quality , EVF off, LCD monitor on, flash used with 50% of the frames, no instant playback, no voice memo.
178 The Battery Pack BP-400 is a portable power source for the camera. This accessory uses two NP-400 lithium-ion batteries or six Ni-MH or alkaline batteries to power the camera. For more details on the Battery Pack BP-400 or other accessories listed in this manual, contact your local Konica Minolta dealer .
179 Filter levels with color images Filter settings with black and white images. For more on Filter ef fects, see page 79. Filter Examples +2 +1 +3 +4 +5 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 ±0.
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