Konica Minolta Digital Camera DiMAGE X31 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE  
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.  
WARNING  
Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which  
may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.  
• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.  
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.  
• Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.  
• Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.  
• Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries.  
• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.  
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels.  
• Do not charge alkaline batteries.  
• When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger.  
• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye  
with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your  
skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.  
• Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local  
regulations for battery disposal.  
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• Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An  
inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• Only use the adapter power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate  
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.  
• Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is  
dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The  
flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The  
continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.  
• Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor  
immediately if an object is swallowed.  
• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with  
the product or parts.  
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.  
• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which  
may lead to an accident.  
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident.  
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• Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid  
enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue  
use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire  
or electric shock.  
• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint  
thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the  
product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.  
• When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing it  
from an outlet.  
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged  
cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the  
batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use. The continued use  
of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.  
• Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required.  
• Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the States of  
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after  
handling.  
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CAUTION  
• Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or  
trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries  
caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.  
• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.  
• The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.  
• Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods  
of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.  
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large  
amount of energy which may cause burns.  
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid  
from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin,  
wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes,  
immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor.  
• When using the AC adapter, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.  
• Do not use the electronic transformers or travel adapters with the adapter. The use of these  
devices may cause a fire or damage the products.  
• Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged.  
• Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result.  
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in  
emergencies.  
• Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use.  
• The subject must not be closer than 1 m when photographing portraits with flash in order to avoid  
damage to the eyes.  
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The following marks may be found on the product:  
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the  
EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE  
stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
FCC Compliance Statement  
Declaration on Conformity  
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Digital Camera:  
Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.  
Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-  
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-  
ence that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equip-  
ment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harm-  
ful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-  
mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference  
by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important  
information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered  
in the recording - basic operation section between pages 22 and 31, and the playback - basic oper-  
ation section between pages 32 and 35. Read the data-transfer mode section in its entirety before  
connecting the camera to a computer or printer.  
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections con-  
cisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the  
navigation sections.  
The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the operation of  
the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided. Please store this manu-  
al in a safe place.  
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................12  
Getting up and running........................................................................................................................14  
Inserting the batteries .............................................................................................................14  
Battery-condition indicator......................................................................................................15  
Auto power off.........................................................................................................................15  
AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................16  
Attaching the strap..................................................................................................................17  
Installing and removing a memory card..................................................................................18  
About memory cards...............................................................................................................19  
Setting the date and time........................................................................................................20  
Recording - basic operation ................................................................................................................22  
Handling the camera...............................................................................................................22  
Setting the camera to record images......................................................................................22  
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................23  
LCD monitor display - basic ...................................................................................................24  
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................24  
Basic recording operation.......................................................................................................25  
Focus lock...............................................................................................................................26  
Focus range.............................................................................................................................26  
Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................27  
Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................27  
Flash signals............................................................................................................................28  
Flash range - automatic operation..........................................................................................29  
LCD monitor display - recording mode ..................................................................................30  
Self-portrait mirror...................................................................................................................31  
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Playback - basic operation..................................................................................................................32  
Single-frame playback display................................................................................................32  
Viewing images .......................................................................................................................33  
Deleting single images ............................................................................................................33  
LCD monitor display - playback mode ...................................................................................34  
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................35  
Recording - advanced operation.........................................................................................................36  
LCD monitor display - advanced ............................................................................................36  
Navigating the main recording menu......................................................................................36  
Flash modes........................................................................................................................... 38  
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................40  
Self-timer .........................................................................................................................41  
Continuous advance........................................................................................................42  
Multi frame.......................................................................................................................43  
White balance..........................................................................................................................44  
Image quality...........................................................................................................................45  
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................47  
Colour modes..........................................................................................................................48  
Portrait.....................................................................................................................................49  
Special effects.........................................................................................................................50  
Adding a frame or border ................................................................................................50  
Creating side-by-side images..........................................................................................51  
Navigating the advanced recording menu..............................................................................52  
Controller customization .........................................................................................................54  
Auto reset................................................................................................................................55  
Date imprinting........................................................................................................................56  
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................57  
File number (#) memory ..........................................................................................................58  
Folder name ............................................................................................................................58  
Instant playback......................................................................................................................59  
Movie recording ...................................................................................................................................60  
Navigating the main movie recording menu ...........................................................................61  
Notes on movie recording.......................................................................................................62  
Playback - advanced operation...........................................................................................................63  
Playing back movies ...............................................................................................................63  
Navigating the main playback menu.......................................................................................64  
Navigating the advanced playback menu...............................................................................65  
Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................67  
Deleting image files.................................................................................................................68  
Locking image files .................................................................................................................69  
Adding to Favorites.................................................................................................................70  
Viewing Favorites ....................................................................................................................71  
Rotate......................................................................................................................................72  
Slide show...............................................................................................................................73  
About DPOF ............................................................................................................................74  
Creating a DPOF print order ...................................................................................................74  
Ordering an index print ...........................................................................................................76  
Date printing............................................................................................................................76  
E-mail copy .............................................................................................................................77  
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Setup menu .........................................................................................................................................78  
Navigating the setup menu .....................................................................................................78  
LCD monitor brightness..........................................................................................................82  
Formatting memory cards.......................................................................................................82  
Reset default ...........................................................................................................................83  
Language.................................................................................................................................84  
Audio signals...........................................................................................................................84  
Focus signal ............................................................................................................................85  
Shutter signal ..........................................................................................................................85  
Auto power off.........................................................................................................................85  
Date and time..........................................................................................................................86  
Date format..............................................................................................................................86  
Transfer mode .........................................................................................................................86  
Data-transfer mode..............................................................................................................................87  
System requirements ..............................................................................................................87  
Connecting the camera to a computer...................................................................................88  
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE....................................................................................90  
Automatic installation ......................................................................................................90  
Manual installation...........................................................................................................91  
QuickTime system requirements.............................................................................................93  
Auto power off - data-transfer mode......................................................................................93  
Memory card folder organization ............................................................................................94  
Disconnecting the camera from the computer .......................................................................96  
Windows 98 and 98SE ....................................................................................................96  
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP .......................................................................96  
Macintosh ........................................................................................................................97  
Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode..................................................................98  
Using PictBridge .....................................................................................................................98  
Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................100  
Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................100  
Batch print .....................................................................................................................102  
Index print......................................................................................................................102  
Paper size......................................................................................................................102  
Sizes ..............................................................................................................................102  
Layout............................................................................................................................102  
Print quality....................................................................................................................102  
Data print.......................................................................................................................102  
Printing DPOF files................................................................................................................103  
Appendix  
.......................................................................................................................................104  
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................104  
Removing the driver software - Windows.............................................................................106  
Care and storage...................................................................................................................107  
Technical specifications ........................................................................................................110  
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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. 107).  
Shutter-release button  
Main switch  
Flash (p. 28)  
Lens*  
Self-portrait  
mirror (p. 31)  
USB port (p. 88)  
Card slot (p. 18)  
DC terminal (p. 16)  
Self-timer lamp  
(p. 41)  
Battery-chamber door (p. 14)  
Tripod socket  
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NAMES OF PARTS  
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Recording-mode switch (p. 22)  
Strap eyelet (p. 17)  
Controller  
Indicator lamp  
Menu button  
LCD monitor*  
Playback button  
(p. 32)  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
INSERTING THE BATTERIES  
This digital camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries. AA-size Ni-MH batteries  
are recommended because of longer life. Do not use other types of batteries with this camera.  
When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex elec-  
tronic equipment. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger. When replacing the  
batteries, the camera should be turned off.  
Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera to release the safety catch (1). Open  
the door.  
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Insert the AA batteries as shown; make sure the positive and  
negative battery terminals are oriented correctly (2).  
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the back  
of the camera to engage the safety catch.  
After installing the batteries, the set-date/time mes-  
sage may appear on the monitor. Set the date and  
time following the instructions in page 20. The clock  
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and calendar can also be set in section 3 of the  
setup menu. If the camera is not used for several  
hours after the batteries are taken out, the clock,  
calendar, and memory settings are lost.  
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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR  
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD moni-  
tor. The indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low.  
Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This is displayed briefly.  
Low-battery indicator - the battery power is low. The batteries should be  
replaced as soon as possible. This warning remains on the monitor.  
Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The batteries must be  
replaced soon. The LCD monitor will turn off when the flash is charging. This  
warning automatically appears and remains on the monitor until the batter-  
ies are replaced. If the power level falls below this level when the camera is  
on, the battery-exhausted message will appear just before the camera shuts  
down.  
If power is insufficient for camera operation, LCD monitor will be blank and the shutter will not  
release. Change the batteries.  
AUTO POWER OFF  
To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if an operation is not made within three min-  
utes. To restore power, press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-off period can be  
changed in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 85). When the camera is connected to a computer, the  
auto-power-off period is set to ten minutes and cannot be changed.  
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AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY)  
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.  
The AC adapter allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is rec-  
ommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use.  
AC adapter model AC-12U is for use in North America and Taiwan, AC-12GB is for use  
in United Kingdom and HongKong, AC-12 is for use in Japan, AC-12C is for use in China,  
and AC-12E is for use in all other areas.  
Never connect the AC adapter to the camera  
while the camera is on.  
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter unit.  
Insert the power cord securely into an electrical  
outlet.  
Insert the AC adapter’s output plug securely into the  
camera’s DC terminal.  
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ATTACHING THE STRAP  
Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that  
the camera is accidentally dropped.  
Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap  
eyelet on the camera body.  
Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop  
and tighten.  
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD  
Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not red and  
blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be  
damaged, and data lost.  
An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate.  
If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will appear on the LCD monitor; the shutter can  
still be released, but no image is recorded.  
Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and then  
release. The card should catch in the slot.  
Insert the card. Make sure the face of the card is toward the  
front of the camera. Always push the card in straight, never at  
an angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check  
that it is orientated correctly.  
To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and  
release. The card can now be pulled out.  
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ABOUT MEMORY CARDS  
The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with  
SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When  
using large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer.  
The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent  
image data from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the  
bottom of the card, the data will be protected. However, when  
the card is protected, images cannot be recorded. If an  
attempt is made to record or delete an image with the camera,  
the card-locked message will appear and the LED lamp near  
the card slot will turn red and blink quickly. For memory card  
care and store see page 108.  
Write-  
protect  
switch  
If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the inserted card  
in the camera may need to be formatted. A card used in  
another camera may also have to be formatted before being  
used. A card can be formatted in section 1 of the setup menu  
(p. 82). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is  
permanently erased.  
Lock  
posi-  
tion  
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME  
After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the camera’s clock and calendar  
must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of record-  
ing. The date and time may also have to be set when changing batteries if the clock and calendar  
reset. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the lan-  
guage, see the camera notes on the following page.  
Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch  
near the shutter-release button (1).  
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The set-date-and-time message appears on  
the LCD monitor. Select “Yes” by pressing  
the controller.  
Controller  
Set date and time.  
Yes  
No  
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The date/time setting screen appears. Set the date and time  
using the controller on the back of the camera.  
Date/Time set  
:move :sel.  
Move the controller left and right to select the item  
to be changed.  
:enter  
Move the controller up and down to adjust the item.  
Press the controller to set the clock and calendar.  
Date and time can also be set in section 3 of the setup menu. See page 78 on how to open  
the setup menu.  
Camera notes  
For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Highlight the language  
option in section 1 of the setup menu (p.78). Push the controller right to display the language  
settings. Move the controller up or down to select the desired language. Press the controller to  
set the language; the setup menu will be displayed in the selected language.  
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RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION  
This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14  
through 21.  
HANDLING THE CAMERA  
While using LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right  
hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your  
elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold  
the camera steadily.  
When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash  
is above the lens with the shutter-release button to the top. Take  
care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.  
SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES  
1
Turn the camera on by pressing  
the main switch near the shutter-  
release button (1).  
2
Slide the recording-mode switch  
to the recording-mode position  
(2). It is the default setting.  
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RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION  
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USING THE ZOOM LENS  
This camera is equipped with a unique 4.7 - 14.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 36 to  
108mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the controller at the back of the camera.  
While zooming, the zoom scale is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
To zoom in on the subject, move  
the controller up (T).  
To zoom out, move the controller  
down (W).  
The digital-zoom function can  
increase the power of the lens. The  
digital zoom is activated in section  
2 of the advanced recording menu  
(p. 57).  
Zoom position  
Shooting tips  
The zoom lens not only affects how large the subject is in the picture, but it also influences the  
depth of field and perspective. Depth of field is the area between the closest object in focus and  
the furthest object in focus. As the lens zooms in to the telephoto position, the depth of field  
becomes shallower, separating the subject from the background. Many portraits are taken with  
telephoto lenses. Zooming the lens out to the wide-angle position makes both the foreground and  
background appear sharper. Usually landscape photographs take advantage of the large depth of  
field of wide-angle lenses. Wide-angle lenses also create a strong perspective which gives a  
sense of depth in the image. Telephoto lenses compress the space between the subject and  
background and create a weak perspective.  
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LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - BASIC  
Recording mode  
Flash mode (p. 38)  
Image quality (p. 45)  
Battery-condition indicator (p. 15)  
Focus frame  
Camera-shake warning (p. 24)  
Drive mode (p. 40)  
Frame counter (p. 46)  
Focus signal (p. 27)  
LCD monitor  
CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING  
If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be  
hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator will appear on  
the monitor. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand  
motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens  
than at the wide-angle position. Although the warning appears, the  
shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, place the camera  
on a tripod or use the built-in flash.  
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RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION  
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BASIC RECORDING OPERATION  
Turn the camera on and slide the recording-mode switch to the recording position.  
Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD monitor.  
• The focus-lock function (p. 26) can be used with off-center  
subjects.  
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus  
and exposure.  
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• The focus signals (p. 27) on the monitor will confirm that the image  
is in focus. If the monitor focus signal is red, the camera was unable  
to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the focus  
signal is white.  
• If the battery power is very low, the LCD monitor turns off when  
flash charges.  
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Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the pic-  
ture.  
• After the shutter releases, the indicator lamp next to the card slot  
will turn red and blink indicating image data is being written to the  
memory card. Never remove a memory card while data is being  
transferred.  
• The image can be previewed after it is captured by continuing to  
hold down the shutter-release button (p. 59).  
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FOCUS LOCK  
The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center  
and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation pre-  
vents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release  
button.  
Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the  
shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus.  
• The focus signal on the monitor will indicate if the focus is  
locked.  
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recom-  
pose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release  
button all the way down to take the picture.  
FOCUS RANGE  
The focus range is 10cm (0.3ft.) to infinity.  
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FOCUS SIGNALS  
This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right  
corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the  
camera can focus on the subject or not.  
Focus confirmed -  
the LCD monitor focus signal is  
white. Focus is locked.  
Cannot focus -  
the LCD monitor focus signal is red.  
Focus signal  
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS  
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. In these situations the focus-lock func-  
tion (p. 26) can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and  
then the image can be recomposed to take the picture.  
The subject is too  
dark.  
The subject in the  
focus frame is low in  
contrast.  
Two subjects at differ-  
ent distances overlap  
in the focus frame.  
The subject is near a  
very bright object or  
area.  
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FLASH SIGNALS  
The flash mode indicator of the LCD monitor indicates the flash status, when the shutter-release  
button is pressed partway down. While the flash is charging, the shutter cannot be released.  
Flash charging -  
Flash mode indicator is red.  
Shutter is locked.  
Flash ready -  
Flash mode indicator is white.  
Flash mode indicator  
If battery power is very low, the LCD monitor turns off when  
the flash is charging. The indicator lamp next to the card slot  
will turn orange and blink quickly when the flash is charging.  
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FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION  
The camera automatically controls the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be  
within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’  
wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.  
Wide-angle position  
Telephoto position  
0.2m ~ 3.6m (0.7 ft. ~ 11.8 ft.)  
0.2m ~ 2.7m (0.7 ft. ~ 8.9 ft.)  
When photographing a subject closer than 20 cm (0.7 ft.), use flash cancel, see page 39.  
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LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - RECORDING MODE  
Pressing and holding the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live  
image only.  
Controller  
Live image only  
Full display  
The battery-condition, date-imprinting, and flash-charging indicators can appear on the live image  
only display. When auto reset is active, the LCD monitor is reset to the full display when the camera  
is turned off.  
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SELF-PORTRAIT MIRROR  
The self-portrait mirror allows a self-portrait to be  
taken without the need of the self-timer and a tri-  
pod.  
1
Hold the camera at arms length. Center yourself in  
the mirror next to the lens to point the camera.  
Press the shutter-release button partway down to  
lock focus (1). When activated (p. 85), the focus sig-  
nal beeps to confirm focus.  
2
Mirror  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to  
take the picture (2).  
The mirror is a general pointing device suitable  
when using the lens in the wide-angle position. The  
actual framing of the image depends on the dis-  
tance between the camera and subject, and the  
zoom position. A test picture can be taken to con-  
firm the zoom and camera position.  
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PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION  
This section covers the basic viewing operation in the playback mode. The playback mode has  
additional functions, see page 64.  
To view images, press the playback button.  
To return to the recording mode, press the  
playback button again. Changing the position  
of the recording mode switch also cancels the  
playback mode.  
SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY  
Mode indicator  
Magnification display (p. 35)  
Image quality (p. 45)  
Battery-condition indicator (p. 15)  
Folder number - file number (p. 58)  
Time of recording  
Date of recording  
Frame number / total number of images  
Lock indicator (p. 69)  
DPOF-set indicator (p. 74)  
E-mail copy indicator (p. 77)  
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VIEWING IMAGES  
In the playback mode, move the controller left  
and right to scroll through the images on the  
memory card. The images can be scrolled  
faster by holding the controller to the left or  
right.  
Controller  
DELETING SINGLE IMAGES  
To delete a displayed image, use the main playback menu.  
Press the menu button to display the main menu on the LCD  
monitor.  
Use the controller to  
select the delete icon.  
Delete  
Press the controller; a confirmation screen will appear.  
Delete this frame?  
Move the controller left and right to highlight “Yes.” “No”  
will cancel the operation.  
Yes  
No  
Press the controller to delete the file.  
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LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - PLAYBACK MODE  
Pressing and holding the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live  
image only.  
Controller  
Image only  
Full display  
Index display can be shown by moving the controller down.  
In index playback, pushing the controller left and right moves  
the yellow border around the index thumbnails. To scroll  
through the index thumbnails faster, hold the controller to the  
left or right. When the image is highlighted with the border, the  
date of recording, the lock and printing status, e-mail copy indi-  
cator, and the frame number of the image are displayed at the  
bottom of the screen. When the controller is moved up, the  
highlighted image will be displayed in the single-frame playback  
Index playback  
mode.  
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ENLARGED PLAYBACK  
In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X in multiple steps.  
With the image to be magnified displayed, move the controller up to activate the  
enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD moni-  
tor.  
Moving the controller up increases the image magnification.  
Moving the controller down decreases the image magnifica-  
tion.  
Pressing and holding the controller switches  
between showing the full display and image  
only.  
scroll  
: zoom  
To scroll the image, press the controller. Pressing the con-  
troller switches between the enlarged-playback and scroll  
screens.  
Move the controller to view the image.  
To exit the enlarged playback mode, press the  
menu button.  
The locator indicator in the top right corner of the  
monitor shows the area of the image being displayed.  
: scroll  
zoom  
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RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION  
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - ADVANCED  
Portrait (p. 49)  
Colour mode (p. 48)  
Digital zoom (p. 57)  
Image quality (p. 45)  
Zoom scale (p. 57)  
Drive mode (p. 40)  
Frame counter (p. 46)  
Date-imprinting indicator (p. 56)  
Focus signal (p. 27)  
Exposure  
compensation (p. 47)  
Focus frame  
White balance (p. 44)  
Flash modes (p. 38)  
LCD monitor  
NAVIGATING THE MAIN RECORDING MENU  
When the menu button is pressed, the main menu appears on the LCD monitor and the basic menu  
options can be set. The following nine menu options are available in the main menu of the recording  
mode.  
1. Flash mode (p. 38)  
2. Drive mode (p. 40)  
3. White balance (p. 44)  
4. Image quality (p. 45)  
5. Exposure compensation (p. 47)  
6. Colour mode (p. 48)  
7. Portrait (p. 49)  
8. Special effects (p. 50)  
9. Menu - to access the advanced recording functions (p. 52).  
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1
7
5
8
2
9
3
4
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To activate the main menu of the  
recording mode, press the menu  
button.  
Move the controller in the direction  
to highlight the appropriate menu  
option. If the menu icon is struck  
through, the menu function is dis-  
abled.  
Press the controller to select the  
option.  
Flash mode  
Move the controller up or down to  
select the new setting or value.  
Auto  
Press the controller to complete  
the operation and apply the new  
setting.  
Red eye  
Fill flash  
Cancel  
Night port.  
Selecting the menu icon in the  
main menu displays the  
advanced recording menu  
where other advanced options  
are available. To navigate this  
menu, see page 52.  
Ctrl func.  
Auto reset  
Off  
On  
Off  
Date imprint  
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The flash can be used when taking  
still images. The flash mode is set  
with the main menu of the recording  
mode (p. 36). The active flash mode is  
displayed in the top left corner of the  
monitor. Flash modes can be  
FLASH MODES  
Flash mode  
assigned to the controller with con-  
troller customization (p. 54).  
When the camera is turned off and  
auto reset (p. 55) is active, the flash  
mode is reset to autoflash or aut-  
oflash with red-eye reduction, whichever of these two modes was last  
used. While the flash is charging, flash mode indicator turns red and  
the shutter cannot be released.  
When photographing a subject closer than 20 cm (0.7 ft.), use flash  
cancel, see page 39.  
Autoflash  
Autoflash with  
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and  
backlit conditions.  
Red-eye reduction - the flash fires multiple bursts before  
the main flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect  
caused by light reflected from the retina. Use in low-  
light conditions when taking photographs of people or  
animals, the pre-flashes contract the pupils of the  
subject’s eyes.  
red-eye reduction  
Fill-flash  
Flash cancel  
Night portrait  
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Fill-flash - the flash fires with each expo-  
sure regardless of the amount of ambient  
light. Fill-flash can be used to reduce harsh  
shadows caused by strong direct light or  
sunshine.  
Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural  
light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is outside the flash range. The camera-shake  
warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 24).  
Night portrait - for flash portraits at night. The camera automatically  
balances the flash and background exposures. When taking por-  
traits, ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the shut-  
ter will still be open for the background exposure. The red-eye  
reduction function is used with night portrait. The camera-shake  
warning may appear when night portrait is selected (p. 24).  
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DRIVE MODES  
The drive modes control the rate  
and method images are captured.  
Indicators indicating the selected  
drive mode appear on the monitor.  
Drive mode  
The drive mode is set in the main  
menu of the recording mode (p.  
36). If auto reset (p. 55) is active,  
the drive mode is reset to single-  
frame advance when the camera is  
turned off. Drive modes can be assigned to the controller with  
controller customization (p. 54).  
Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is  
pressed. This is the camera’s default setting.  
Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter (p. 41). Used for self-portraits.  
Continuous advance - to take multiple images when the shutter-release button is  
pressed and held (p. 42).  
Multi frame - to create a composite image of a nine-frame series when the shutter-  
release button is pressed once (p. 43).  
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Self-timer  
Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approxi-  
mately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive  
mode is set in the main recording menu (p. 36).  
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as  
described in the basic recording operation section (p. 25). Focus lock (p.  
26) can be used with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release button  
partway down to lock the exposure and focus (1). Press the shutter-release  
button all the way down to begin the countdown (2). Because focus and  
exposure are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed, do  
not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always  
confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown  
(p. 27).  
1
2
A countdown timer is displayed on the monitor. During the countdown, the  
self-timer lamp on the front of the camera (3) will start to blink and is  
accompanied by an audio signal. A few seconds before the  
exposure, the self-timer lamp will blink rapidly. The lamp will  
glow steadily just before the shutter fires.  
To stop the countdown, move the controller up and down or  
press the menu button.  
The drive mode will be  
reset to single-frame  
advance after the expo-  
sure. The audio signal can  
be turned off in section 2  
of the setup menu (p. 84).  
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Continuous advance  
The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while  
holding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can be captured  
at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-quality setting. The maximum  
rate of capture is 0.8 fps. Continuous-advance drive mode is set in the main recording  
menu (p. 36).  
1
2
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording opera-  
tion section (p. 25). Press the shutter-release button partway  
down to lock the exposure and focus for the series (1). Press and  
hold the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to begin tak-  
ing pictures.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed and held, the camera  
will begin recording images until the maximum number has been  
taken or the shutter button is released. The built-in flash can be  
used, but the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must  
recharge between frames. Date imprinting (p. 56) also reduces  
the rate of capture.  
The maximum number of images that can be captured with differ-  
ent image quality is as follows:  
2048 X 1536 Fine: 3  
2048 X 1536 Standard: 4  
1600 X 1200 Standard: 6  
1280 X 960 Standard: 8  
640 X 480 Standard: 17  
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Multi frame  
The multi-frame drive mode captures a series of nine  
consecutive images and lays them out in a single  
frame. Multi frame drive mode is set in the main  
recording menu (p. 36)  
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation  
section (p. 25). Press the shutter-release button partway down to  
lock the exposure and focus for the series (1). Press the shutter-  
release button all the way down (2) to begin the nine-frame series.  
Once the series starts, the shutter button can be released; the  
camera will continue taking pictures until all nine frames have been  
captured.  
Flash cannot be used and is canceled automatically. Because of  
the limits to the shutter speeds in this mode, images may be  
underexposed in low-light conditions. The digital zoom is not  
active. The pixel dimensions set in the image-quality menu option  
refer to the total area of all nine images, not the size of each indi-  
vidual thumbnail.  
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WHITE BALANCE  
White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear  
neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using colour  
compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset  
white-balance setting are available with still image and movie recording. White bal-  
White balance  
ance is set in the main recording menu (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). When auto reset  
(p. 55) is active, the white balance will be reset to automatic white balance when the camera is  
turned off. White balance can be assigned to the controller with controller customization (p. 54).  
The automatic white balance compensates for the colour temperature of a scene. In most cases,  
the auto setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images, even under mixed-light-  
ing conditions. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the colour temperature of  
the flash.  
Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken.  
When one of the preset white-balance settings is selected, an indica-  
tor will be displayed on the LCD monitor to indicate the active white-  
balance setting; the effect is immediately visible on the monitor. To  
record the ambient light, set the flash mode to flash cancel (p. 39).  
The built-in flash can be used with preset white-balance, but will cre-  
ate a pinkish or blueish cast with the fluorescent and tungsten set-  
tings. The flash is daylight balanced and will produce good results  
with the daylight and cloudy settings.  
Daylight - for outdoor and sunlit subjects.  
Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes.  
Tungsten - for incandescent lighting: household filament light bulbs.  
Fluorescent - for fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.  
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IMAGE QUALITY  
Image quality must be set before the picture is taken.  
Five image-quality modes are available; 2048 X 1536  
Fine, 2048 X 1536 Standard, 1600 X 1200 Standard,  
1280 X 960 Standard and 640 X 480 Standard. Image  
Quality  
quality is based on two factors: image size and compression. Changes  
are displayed on the LCD monitor. Image quality is set in the main  
recording menu, see page 36.  
Image size  
(Number of pixels)  
Compression  
LCD monitor  
Image quality  
2048 X 1536 Fine  
2048 X 1536 Standard  
1600 X 1200 Standard  
1280 X 960 Standard  
640 X 480 Standard  
Low  
2048  
FINE  
STD.  
STD.  
STD.  
STD.  
2048 X 1536  
2048 X 1536  
1600 X 1200  
1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
Normal  
Normal  
Normal  
Normal  
2048  
1600  
1280  
640  
The number in the image-quality option refer to the horizontal and vertical pixel dimensions of the  
image. The greater the number of pixels, 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.  
All images are compressed and saved as JPEG files. The compression rate is indicated by FINE and  
STD (standard). Fine images have a lower compression rate and larger file sizes. Standard is suffi-  
cient for normal usage.  
If image quality is changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of images that  
can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can contain images  
with differing image-quality. The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is deter-  
mined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by  
the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.  
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The Frame Counter and Memory Card Capacity  
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory  
card at the camera’s image quality settings. If the setting is changed, the frame counter adjusts  
accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual image taken may not  
change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the frame counter displays zero, it  
indicates no more images at the image-quality setting can be captured. Changing the setting may  
allow more images to be saved to the card.  
Approximate number of images  
Approximate file  
Image quality  
that can be stored on a 16MB  
memory card  
sizes  
2048 X 1536 Fine  
2048 X 1536 Standard  
1600 X 1200 Standard  
1280 X 960 Standard  
640 X 480 Standard  
1,6 MB  
840 KB  
540 KB  
380 KB  
150 KB  
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16  
25  
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94  
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION  
The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by  
as much as 2Ev in 1/3 increments with still image and movie recording. When  
auto reset (P. 55) is active, exposure compensation is reset to 0 when the cam-  
era is turned off. Exposure compensation is set in the main menu of the recording  
Exp. comp.  
mode (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). The exposure-compensation function can be  
assigned to the controller with controller customization (P. 54).  
The exposure compensation must be set before the image is cap-  
tured. When setting the exposure compensation, the amount of  
compensation is shown next to the exposure-compensation indi-  
cator on the monitor. When set to any value other than 0.0, the  
exposure-compensation indicator will be displayed on the LCD  
monitor as a warning.  
Move the controller up and down to adjust the expo-  
sure-compensation value.  
The LCD monitor will display the exposure-compensation indica-  
tor and the degree of compensation. The change in exposure is  
visible in the live image.  
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COLOUR MODES  
Colour, black and white, sepia, posterization, and soft-focus settings are available.  
The colour mode is set in the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36) or the  
movie-recording mode (p. 61).  
Colour mode  
Soft focus cannot be selected in the movie-recording mode or used with special effects, continuous  
advance, or multi-frame.  
The colour option must be set before an image is captured. When  
the colour, black and white, sepia, or posterization settings is  
highlighted, the effect is immediately visible on the monitor.  
Except for the colour mode, an indicator is displayed on the LCD  
monitor to indicate the active setting.  
Colour  
B&W  
Sepia  
Posterization  
Soft focus  
When auto reset (P. 55) is active, the setting will be reset to colour  
when the camera is turned off.  
Black and white - neutral monochrome image  
Sepia - warm tone monochrome image  
Posterization - exaggerated high-contrast images.  
Soft focus - images with a soft glow around highlights.  
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PORTRAIT  
In portrait, the camera is optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight  
defocusing of the background. Portrait is set in the main recording menu (p. 36)  
Portrait  
On  
Off  
An indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor  
to show the portrait mode is active.  
When auto reset is active (p. 55), the portrait  
mode is canceled when the camera is turned  
off.  
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SPECIAL EFFECTS  
The special-effects option in the main menu adds frames and borders to images or  
combines two images side by side. Required menu functions should be set before  
selecting the special effects icon on the menu. Once the special-effects routine  
begins, menu functions cannot be changed until the operation is completed. The  
Special FX  
continuous-advance and multi-frame drive modes are temporarily set to single-frame advance.  
Adding a frame or border  
An image can be captured with a frame or border using the special-effects option in the main  
recording menu (p. 36).  
Frame 1  
Frame 2  
Border  
After the special effects icon is selected, a menu is dis-  
played with the special effects options. Move the controller  
up and down to select the appropriate option (1). As each  
option is highlighted, the background frame or border  
changes accordingly. Press the controller to select the  
highlighted option (2). Pressing the menu button cancels  
the operation; the live image is displayed.  
1
2
Off  
Frame  
Frame  
1
2
Border  
Side-by-side  
Compose the subject within the frame or border. Take the  
picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 25).  
Processing starts after the shutter releases. The process-  
ing time depends on the image-quality mode. When com-  
pleted, the live image is displayed.  
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Creating side-by-side images  
Two images can be captured side by side using the special-effects option in  
the main recording menu (p. 36).  
After the special effects icon is selected, a menu is dis-  
played with the special effects options. Move the con-  
troller up and down to select the side-by-side option (1).  
Press the controller to select the highlighted option (2).  
Pressing the menu button cancels the operation; the  
standard live image is displayed.  
1
2
Off  
Frame  
Frame  
1
2
Border  
Side-by-side  
Compose the picture within the left half of the live image. Place  
the subject within the focus frame, then take the picture as  
described in the basic recording section (p. 25).  
Side by side  
Record left  
image.  
The first image is displayed on the left and a live image on the  
right. Place the subject within the focus frame, then take the pic-  
ture as described in the basic recording section to complete the  
operation.  
Side by side  
Record right  
image.  
Processing starts after the shutter releases. When completed, the  
live image is displayed.  
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NAVIGATING THE ADVANCED RECORDING MENU  
Selecting the menu icon on the main  
menu displays the advanced recording  
menu. See page 36 to navigate the main  
menu.  
MENU  
Navigating the advanced record-  
ing menu is simple. Push the con-  
troller in the direction to move the  
cursor and change settings on the  
menu. Pressing the controller  
selects menu options and sets  
adjustments.  
Ctrl func.  
Auto reset  
Date imprint  
Off  
On  
Off  
To activate the recording-mode main menu, press the menu button.  
With the menu icon selected, press the controller to go into the advanced recording  
menu.  
The tab 1 at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Move the controller left and right to  
highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section is displayed, move the controller up and down to scroll  
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose settings need to be changed.  
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, move the controller right; the settings  
will be displayed with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu options,  
move the controller left.  
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Move the controller up and down to highlight the new setting.  
Press 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. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the recording mode, press the  
menu button.  
1
2
Ctrl func.  
Flash mode  
Exp. comp.  
Drive mode  
White balance  
Off  
Digital zoom  
On  
Off  
File # memory  
Folder name  
On  
Off  
Std. form  
Date form  
Auto reset  
On  
Off  
Date imprint  
YYYY/MM/DD  
MM/DD/hr:min  
Off  
Refer to the following sections for details on  
the menu options and their settings.  
SETUP  
Pressing the controller with the setup tab highlighted opens the setup menu (p. 78).  
Off  
Digital zoom  
File # memory  
Folder name  
LCDbrightness  
Format  
-
Off  
-
Std. form  
Reset default  
-
Language  
English  
:enter  
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CONTROLLER CUSTOMIZATION  
The white balance, drive mode, exposure compensation, or flash mode can be set with the con-  
troller. The function assigned to the controller is selected in section 1 of the advanced recording  
menu (p. 52). Initially, no function is assigned. The white balance, exposure compensation, and off  
options affect the movie recording mode.  
Select the control func. option in section 1 of the  
advanced recording menu. Select the function to  
be assigned with the controller (1). Press the con-  
troller to set the function (2).  
1
Ctrl func.  
Auto reset  
Date imprint  
Flash mode  
Exp. comp.  
Drive mode  
White balance  
Off  
2
The selected function can be changed by moving  
the controller left or right in the recording mode.  
Changes are set automatically after five seconds  
or when another camera button is pressed.  
Refer to the appropriate sections for information  
on the drive mode (p. 40), white balance (p. 44),  
flash mode (P. 38), and exposure compensation  
(p. 47).  
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AUTO RESET  
When auto reset is active, the following functions are reset when the camera is turned off. This  
function can be turned off in section 1 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52).  
Flash mode (p. 38) – Auto  
Drive mode (p. 40) – Single-frame advance  
White balance (p. 44) – Auto  
Exposure compensation (p. 47) – 0.0 Ev  
LCD monitor display (p. 30) – Full  
Colour mode (p. 48) – Colour  
Portrait (p. 49) – Off  
The flash mode is reset to autoflash or autoflash with red-eye reduction whichever of the two  
modes was last used. Exposure mode, white balance, LCD monitor display, and colour mode are  
also reset in the movie recording mode.  
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DATE IMPRINTING  
The date and time of recording can be printed directly on the image.  
The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken.  
Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the func-  
tion is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on  
the monitor to indicate the imprinting function is active.  
Date-imprinting indicator  
Date imprinting is activated with section 1 of the advanced recording  
menu (p. 52). Date imprinting has two menu options. The YYYY/MM/DD option prints the date. The  
MM/DD/hr:min option prints the month, day, and time of recording.  
The date and time are imprinted in the lower  
right corner of the image when viewed horizon-  
tally. It is printed directly on the photograph  
writing over the image information. The date  
can be imprinted in three formats: year / month  
/ day, month / day / year, and day / month /  
year. The date and date format are set in sec-  
tion 3 of the setup menu (p. 86).  
Camera Notes  
Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an Exif tag that contains the date and time  
of recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed with the camera  
in the playback mode, or on a computer with the DiMAGE Viewer software.  
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DIGITAL ZOOM  
The digital zoom is activated in section 2 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52). The digital zoom  
increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4X in mul-  
tiple steps. When the digital zoom is activated, the zoom scale includes both the optical and digital  
zoom range. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image-  
quality size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom;  
the greater the power of the digital zoom the lower the image quality.  
At the maximum telephoto position, move  
the controller up to engage the digital zoom.  
The zoom magnification will be displayed.  
To zoom out, move the controller down.  
When the digital zoom is active, the focus  
frame changes size.  
Magnification  
Digital zoom range  
Optical zoom range  
Zoom position  
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FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY  
If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will  
have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file number memory is disabled, the image  
file number will be 0001. File number memory is activated in section 2 of the advanced recording  
menu (p. 52).  
If file number memory is active and the memory card is changed, the first file saved to the new card  
will have a number one greater than the last file saved on the previous card if the new card does not  
contain an image with a greater file number. If it does, the file number of the new image will be one  
greater than the greatest on the card.  
FOLDER NAME  
All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names  
come in two formats, standard and date. Folder name format is selected in sec-  
tion 2 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52).  
100KM015  
(Standard)  
Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named  
100KM015. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which will  
increase by one each time a new folder is created. The next two letters refer to  
Konica Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 015 indi-  
cates a DiMAGE X31.  
A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is followed  
by one register for the year, two register for the month, and two registers for the  
day: 101YMMDD. The folder 10140915 was created in 2004 on September 15th.  
10140915  
(Date)  
With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded a new folder with the day’s date  
will be created. All images recorded that day will be placed in that folder. Images recorded on a dif-  
ferent day will be placed in a new folder with the corresponding date. If the file number memory  
function is off, when a new folder is created, the serial number in the image-file name is reset to  
0001. If file number memory function is on, the serial number in the image-file will be one greater  
than the last image saved. For more information on folder organization and file names, see page 94.  
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INSTANT PLAYBACK  
Still images can be previewed immediately  
after they have been captured. Simply  
continue to hold down the shutter-release  
button after taking a picture to display the  
image on the monitor. Release the shutter  
button to end the playback.  
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MOVIE RECORDING  
This camera can record digital video without audio. Total recording time varies with the image size  
and the memory card capacity, see the navigating the main movie recording menu section on page  
61. In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled, see  
the notes section on page 62.  
2
1
Slide the recording mode  
switch to the movie record-  
ing position.  
Image size  
Before recording, the frame counter shows  
the maximum time in seconds that can be  
recorded on the next movie clip.  
Place the subject in the focus frames and  
press the shutter-release button partway  
down to lock focus (1). Press the shutter-  
release button all the way down and release  
to begin recording (2).  
Recording time  
The camera will continue to record until the  
recording time is used or the shutter-release  
button is pressed again.  
During recording, focus is locked and the  
optical zoom is disabled. However, a 4X  
digital zoom can be adjusted by moving the  
controller up and down.  
Remaining time  
Recording indicator  
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NAVIGATING THE MAIN MOVIE RECORDING MENU  
When the menu button is pressed, the  
main movie menu appears on the LCD  
monitor. The following four options are  
available.  
1.Image size (320X240 / 160X120)  
2.Exposure compensation  
3.White balance  
4
4.Colour mode  
1
3
Selecting the setup icon located in the  
center of the main menu opens the  
setup menu.  
2
Image size has two settings, 320X240 and 160X120. Image size not only affects the resolution of  
the movie image, but also changes the maximum length of the movie clip. Recording time is only  
limited by the capacity of the memory card. A 16 MB memory card can contain approximately 47  
seconds of digital video recorded at 320 X 240 or 189 seconds at 160 X 120.  
For more on white balance (p. 44), colour mode (p. 48), and exposure compensation (p. 47), see the  
respective recording-mode sections. Except for image size, any changes made will also affect the  
recording mode.  
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To activate the movie-mode main menu,  
press the menu button.  
Move the controller in the direc-  
tion to highlight the appropriate  
menu option.  
Press the controller to display  
the option settings.  
320x240  
160x120  
Move the controller up or down  
to select the appropriate setting.  
Press the controller to apply the  
setting.  
NOTES ON MOVIE RECORDING  
In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled. Exposure,  
image size, white balance, and the colour mode can be changed with the movie menu; the soft-  
focus colour mode is not available. The optical and digital zoom are active. Pressing and holding  
the controller switches between the full display and the live image only. The flash is disabled.  
Movies cannot be recorded when the red low-battery warning is displayed.  
The writing speed of the memory card in use may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip.  
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PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION  
The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 32 through  
35. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced functions on the play-  
back menu.  
PLAYING BACK MOVIES  
: play  
Move the controller left and right to display the movie.  
Press the controller to play back the displayed clip.  
Movie file  
Press the controller to pause the movie; press the con-  
troller again to resume the playback.  
:fwd  
:pause :rew  
During playback, moving the controller left and  
right rewinds and fast forwards the recording.  
Press and hold the controller to view the movie  
with or without the guidance bar.  
To cancel the playback, press the menu button.  
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NAVIGATING THE MAIN PLAYBACK MENU  
With playback-mode activated, pressing the menu button  
displays the main playback menu. The following nine options  
are available:  
1. Delete - to delete the displayed image (p. 68).  
2. Lock - to lock the displayed image (p. 69).  
3. Add favorites - to add a Favorite image to the camera  
memory (p. 70).  
4. View favorites - to view Favorite images (p. 71).  
5. Rotate - to rotate the displayed image (p. 72).  
6. Slide show - to play back images automatically (p. 73).  
7. DPOF set - to create a DPOF file for the displayed image  
(p. 74).  
6
4
3
2
9
1
8
5
7
8. E-mail Copy - to copy and resize the displayed image for  
transmission by e-mail (p. 77).  
9. Menu - to access the advanced playback functions (p. 65).  
To activate the main playback menu, press the menu button.  
Move the controller in the direction to highlight the desired  
menu option. If the menu icon is struck through, the menu  
function is disabled.  
Press the controller to select the option.  
Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings.  
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NAVIGATING THE ADVANCED PLAYBACK MENU  
Selecting the menu icon on the main menu displays the  
advanced playback menu to access the advanced playback  
functions. See the next page for menu options.  
Navigating the menu is simple. Push the controller in the direc-  
tion to move the cursor and change settings on the menu.  
Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu  
options and sets adjustments.  
Delete  
To activate the main menu of the playback  
mode, press the menu button.  
Lock  
DPOF set  
Date print  
Index print  
Off  
With the menu icon selected, press the con-  
troller to open the menu.  
Move the controller up and down to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the  
option whose settings need to be changed.  
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, move the controller right; the set-  
tings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu  
options, move the controller left.  
Move the controller up and down to highlight the new setting.  
Press 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. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the playback-mode, press the  
menu button.  
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Menu Options in the Playback Mode  
1
Delete  
This frame  
Yes No  
All frames  
Choosing “Yes” will execute  
the operation, “No” will can-  
cel it.  
MarkedFrames  
Lock  
This frame  
All frames  
MarkedFrames  
Unlock all  
DPOF set  
This frame  
All frames  
MarkedFrames  
Cancel all  
On / Off  
Number  
of copies  
Date print  
Index print  
Yes No  
On / Off  
Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings.  
SETUP  
Delete  
LCDbrightness  
-
Pressing the controller with the  
setup tab highlighted opens the  
setup menu (p. 78).  
Lock  
Format  
Reset default  
Language  
-
DPOF set  
Date print  
Index print  
-
Off  
English  
:enter  
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FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN  
When a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame-selection screen will appear. This  
screen allows multiple image files to be chosen.  
Pushing the controller left and right  
moves the yellow border to select the  
image.  
Moving the controller up selects the  
frame; when selected, an indicator will  
appear next to the image. Moving the  
controller down will deselect the image  
removing the indicator.  
:sel.  
:enter  
:move  
The menu button cancels the screen  
and any operation made.  
The garbage-can indicator shows the image  
is selected for deletion.  
The key indicator shows the image is  
locked or selected to be locked.  
The printer indicator shows the image is  
selected for DPOF printing. The number of  
copies is shown on the right.  
Press the controller to complete the operation.  
Movie file  
Indicators may be displayed on the right of each index  
image to indicate movie and E-mail Copy files.  
E-mail copy file  
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DELETING IMAGE FILES  
Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be  
recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images.  
Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing  
“Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation.  
Delete this frame?  
No  
Yes  
Deleting a single image  
A single image displayed or highlighted on the monitor can be deleted with the  
main playback menu (p. 64).  
Delete  
Deleting multiple or all images  
Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be deleted in the advanced playback menu (p.  
65). The delete option of the advanced playback menu has three settings:  
This  
frame  
The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted.  
All  
frames  
All unlocked files will be deleted.  
To delete multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection  
screen will be displayed. Move the controller left and right to highlight the first  
file to be deleted. Moving the controller up will mark the thumbnail with the  
delete indicator. To deselect a file for deletion, highlight it with the yellow bor-  
der and move the controller down; the delete indicator will disappear.  
Continue until all the files to be deleted are marked. Press the controller to  
continue (the confirmation screen will appear), or press the menu button to  
cancel the operation.  
Marked  
frames  
The delete function will only erase unlocked files. Locked files must be unlocked before they can be  
deleted.  
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LOCKING IMAGE FILES  
Images can be locked to prevent them from being deleted with the advanced playback menu.  
However, the formatting function (p. 82) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not.  
Important images should be locked.  
Locking a single image  
A single image displayed or highlighted on the monitor can be locked with the  
main playback menu (p. 64). Locked file can be unlocked by the same operation.  
Lock  
Locking multiple or all images  
Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be locked in the advanced playback menu (p.  
65). The lock option has four settings:  
This  
frame  
The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be locked.  
All  
frames  
All files on the memory card will be locked.  
To lock or unlock multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selec-  
tion screen will be displayed. Move the controller left and right to highlight the  
file to be locked. Moving the controller up will mark the file with the lock indi-  
Marked  
frames  
cator. To unlock a file, highlight it with the yellow border and move the con-  
troller down; the lock indicator will disappear. Continue until all the files to be  
locked are marked. Press the controller to lock the marked thumbnails, or  
press the menu button to cancel the operation.  
All files on the memory card will be unlocked.  
Unlock all  
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ADDING TO FAVORITES  
A maximum of 10 still images can be added to Favorites. These images are 640 X  
480 standard quality copies of the original image and are stored in the camera,  
not on the memory card. Favorites allow pictures from different memory card to  
be collected. The Favorites are protected from being viewed when the camera is  
simply turned on, see page 71.  
Add  
A single still image displayed or highlighted in the playback mode can be copied to favorites by  
selecting the add-to-favorite function in the main playback menu (p. 64). Movie clips or E-mail  
Copies cannot be added to Favorites.  
When the add-to-favorite icon is selected, the copy routine will begin  
and a screen will appear to indicate the image has been copied;  
Copied to Favorites.  
press the controller to return to the menu. When the number of  
images copied exceeds 10, “unable to copy” message appears.  
OK  
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VIEWING FAVORITES  
Favorites cannot be viewed when the camera is simply turned on. This is to pro-  
tect your personal collection of images from the view of strangers.  
View  
With the camera off or in a recording mode, press and  
hold the playback button for a few seconds. Playback  
images are displayed. Favorites are viewed from the  
main menu.  
Press the menu button to activate  
the main menu. Select the view-  
Favorites icon. The last Favorite  
added is displayed as well as the  
Favorites-mode indicator. If no  
Favorites are saved the no-image  
message appears.  
View  
Favorites copy number /  
total number of Favorites copies  
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While viewing Favorites, many menu functions are available to delete, lock, and display images.  
However, certain functions are not available such as E-mail Copy, add-to-Favorites, and DPOF  
setup. Favorites cannot be printed or saved to a computer.  
To go back to normal playback, select the play icon on  
the main menu. Turning the camera off also cancels the  
favorite mode.  
Play  
Favorites copies can be deleted only in the view-Favorites mode. Neither deleting (p. 68) all the  
frames in normal playback nor formatting the memory card erases Favorites.  
ROTATE  
Rotate display orients a single vertical image displayed or highlighted in the play-  
back mode so that it can be viewed without having to turn the camera sideways.  
The rotate function is selected in the main playback menu (p. 64).  
Rotate  
Move the controller up to turn the image clockwise and  
down to turn it counterclockwise. Press the control but-  
ton to set the image orientation.  
:enter  
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SLIDE SHOW  
On the main menu (p. 64), selecting the slide show icon and pressing the con-  
troller starts the slide show. This function automatically displays all still images on  
the memory card in order. Movie clips are not displayed.  
Slide show  
To start a Favorites slide show, select the slide show icon from the main menu in  
the view-Favorites mode (p. 71).  
Press the controller to pause and restart the slide  
show presentation.  
To cancel the presentation, press the menu button.  
Moving the controller left and right advances to the  
next image or returns to the previous one.  
Camera Notes  
The presentation can be viewed without image information. Before opening the play-  
back menu, press the controller for a few seconds to turn off the information display.  
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ABOUT DPOF  
This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows  
direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card is  
simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory-card slot of DPOF compatible  
printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically created on the memory card to  
store it (p. 94).  
CREATING A DPOF PRINT ORDER  
The DPOF-set menu option is used to create an order for standard prints from still images on the  
memory card.  
Creating a print order for a single image  
DPOF print order for the image displayed or highlighted on the monitor can be  
created by selecting the DPOF icon on the main playback menu (p. 64).  
DPOF set  
A screen will appear requesting the number of copies of the  
image. Moving the controller up will increase the number of  
copies, moving the controller down will decrease the number.  
A maximum of nine copies can be ordered.  
No. of copies?  
1
copies  
Press the controller to create the DPOF file, or press the menu  
button to cancel the operation.  
To delete the DPOF file, display the image and select the  
DPOF icon on the main playback menu. Move the controller  
down until the number of copies reaches zero. Press the con-  
troller to complete the operation.  
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Creating print order for multiple images  
DPOF print order for single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be created in the advanced  
playback menu (p. 65). The print menu option has four settings:  
This  
frame  
To create a DPOF file for the displayed or highlighted image.  
All  
frames  
To create a DPOF file for all images on the memory card.  
To chose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies of  
each image varies. When selected, the frame selection screen will appear.  
Move the controller left and right to highlight an image to be printed. Moving  
the controller up will mark the image with the print indicator. The number next  
to the indicator shows the number of copies that will be printed. Moving the  
Marked  
frames  
controller up will increase the number of copies, moving the controller down  
will decrease the number. A maximum of nine copies can be ordered. To dese-  
lect an image for printing, move the controller down until the number of copies  
reaches zero and the print indicator disappears. Continue until all the images  
to be printed are marked. Press the controller to create the DPOF file, or press  
the menu button to cancel the operation.  
To delete the DPOF file.  
Cancel all  
When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting the number of  
copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Move the controller up and down  
to set the required number of copies. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any  
additional images recorded afterwards will not be included in the order.  
DPOF files created with another camera will be canceled. After the pictures have been printed, the  
DPOF file will still remain on the memory card and must be canceled manually.  
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ORDERING AN INDEX PRINT  
To create an index print of all the images on the  
card, select “On.” To cancel an index print, simply  
change the setting to “Off.”  
If an index-print order is created, any additional  
images saved afterwards on the card will not be  
included in the index print Select the index-print  
option just before printing.  
The number of images printed per sheet differs  
between printers. The information printed with the  
thumbnails can vary.  
DATE PRINTING  
The date of recording can be printed with each image with DPOF compatible printers. Date printing  
is initially off. Select the date-print option just before printing. If the date has already been imprinted  
on the images with the date-imprinting function (p. 56), the date-print function will print an addition-  
al date.  
To print the date, select “On.” To cancel date printing, select “Off.”  
Camera Notes  
DPOF files and images can be printed directly from the camera, see page 103.  
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E-MAIL COPY  
E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of a still image dis-  
played or highlighted on the monitor. These copy images can be easily transmit-  
ted by e-mail. E-mail Copies are saved to the original card. E-mail Copies can be  
made in the main menu of the playback mode (p. 64). Images cannot be copied if  
the memory card does not have sufficient free memory.  
E-mail copy  
When the E-mail Copy function is used, a folder is created for the files (p. 94); copy folder name  
ends in EM. Copies of locked images are unlocked. DPOF information is not copied.  
When the image to be converted to an e-mail file is selected, the  
copy routine will begin and a screen will appear indicating the  
Copied to 101KM_EM  
name of the folder containing the copied images; press the con-  
troller to return to the menu. The same folder is used to store e-  
mail copies until the number of images exceed 9,999.  
OK  
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SETUP MENU - NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU  
Setup menu can be activated from any of the modes: recording, movie, or playback mode.  
In a recording or playback mode,  
open the advanced menu.  
Select the setup tab in the  
top-right corner.  
Digital zoom  
File # memory  
Folder name  
Off  
Off  
Delete  
Std. nor  
Lock  
DPOF set  
Date print  
Index print  
Press the controller to  
open the setup menu.  
Off  
:enter  
:enter  
In the movie mode, select the setup icon on the main  
menu to display the setup menu.  
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Navigating the menu is simple. Push the controller in the direction  
to move the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing  
the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.  
LCDbrightness  
Format  
-
-
Reset default  
Language  
-
English  
After opening the setup menu, move the controller left and right to highlight the appro-  
priate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section is displayed, move the controller up and down to scroll  
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.  
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, move the controller right; the settings  
will be displayed with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu options, move  
the controller left.  
Move the controller up and down to highlight the new setting. If “Enter” is displayed,  
press the controller to continue.  
Press 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. Changes can continue to be made. To exit the menu and return to the original  
mode, press the menu button. To return to the menu of the original mode, select the recording or  
playback tab located in the top-right corner of the setup menu and press the controller.  
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Menu options in the setup mode  
1
LCDbrightness  
Enter  
Enter  
Enter  
Format  
Yes No  
Reset default  
Language  
Choosing “Yes” on  
the confirmation  
screens will execute  
the operation, “No”  
will cancel it.  
Japanese  
English  
Deutsch  
Français  
Español  
Chinese  
Set LCD brightness  
2
Low  
High  
Audio signals  
1
2
Off  
Focus signal  
1
enter  
adjust  
2
Off  
Move the controller left and  
right to adjust the monitor  
brightness. Press the con-  
troller to set the level.  
ShutterSignal  
Power off  
On  
Off  
30 min.  
10 min.  
5 min.  
3 min.  
1 min.  
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Date/Time set  
Enter  
Date format  
YYYY/MM/DD  
MM/DD/YYYY  
DD/MM/YYYY  
Date/Time set  
:move :sel.  
Transfer mode  
Data storage  
PictBridge  
:enter  
On the date/time setting  
screen, move the controller left  
and right to select the year,  
month, day, hour, or minute.  
Move the controller up and  
down to change the value.  
Press the controller to set the  
calendar and clock.  
Refer to the following sections for descriptions  
of the menu options and their settings.  
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LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS  
Set LCD brightness  
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in  
eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is  
opened from section 1 of the setup menu (p.  
78). Move the controller left and right (1) to  
adjust the brightness, the monitor image will  
change accordingly. Press the controller (2) to  
set the brightness level.  
Low  
High  
1
2
:enter  
:adjust  
FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS  
When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.  
The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a memory  
card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from  
being deleted when the card is formatted. Formatting the memory card does not erase Favorites  
files since they are stored in the camera memory. Always format the memory card using the camera;  
never use a computer to format a card.  
When the format option is selected and entered in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 78); a confirma-  
tion screen will appear. Choosing “Yes” will format the card, choosing “No” will cancel the format-  
ting operation. A screen will appear to indicate the card has been formatted.  
If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be format-  
ted. A memory card used in another camera may also have to be formatted before being used.  
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RESET DEFAULT  
This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes”  
resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Reset default can be set in  
section 1 of the setup menu (p. 78)  
Digital zoom  
Drive mode  
Off  
p. 57  
p. 40  
p. 38  
p. 45  
p. 61  
p. 47  
p. 44  
p. 49  
p. 56  
p. 48  
p. 55  
p. 54  
p. 30  
Single-frame advance  
Flash mode  
Autoflash  
2048 X 1536 Standard  
Image quality (still)  
Image size (movie)  
Exposure compensation  
White balance  
320 X 240  
0.0  
Auto  
Portrait  
Off  
Off  
Date imprinting  
Colour modes  
Colour  
On  
Auto reset  
Controller customization  
LCD monitor display  
Off  
Full display  
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LCD monitor brightness  
Auto-power-off period  
File number memory  
Folder name  
Normal  
p. 82  
p. 85  
p. 58  
p. 58  
p. 84  
p. 85  
p. 85  
p. 86  
3 minutes  
Off  
Standard  
Audio signals  
1
Focus signal  
1
On  
Shutter signal  
Transfer mode  
Data storage  
LANGUAGE  
The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1 of the  
setup menu (p. 78).  
AUDIO SIGNALS  
Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation.  
The audio signals can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 78). Two signals are available.  
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FOCUS SIGNAL  
When the focus is confirmed, the focus signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The  
focus signal can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 78). Two signals are available.  
SHUTTER SIGNAL  
When the shutter is released, a shutter signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The  
signal can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 78).  
AUTO POWER OFF  
To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if an operation is not made within a certain  
period. To restore power, press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-off period can be  
changed in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 78): 1, 3, 5, 10, and 30 minutes. The length of the auto-  
power-off period is fixed at 10 minutes when the camera is connected to a computer.  
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DATE AND TIME  
It is important to accurately set the clock. When a recording is made, the date and time of the  
recording are saved with the file and are displayed in playback mode or with the DiMAGE Viewer  
software included on the CD-ROM. See page 81 for how the set the date and time.  
DATE FORMAT  
The date format that is used in monitor displays and for date imprinting can be changed:  
YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day, month,  
year). Simply select the format and enter it by pressing the controller; the new format will be dis-  
played on the menu. The date format does not affect date folder names (p. 58). The date format is  
set in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 78).  
TRANSFER MODE  
The transfer-mode option switches the camera between a data storage device and PictBridge. To  
transfer files from the camera to a computer or to use the camera with the DiMAGE Viewer soft-  
ware, the data storage option must be selected. The PictBridge option allows the images to be  
printed with a PictBridge compatible printer. For more on connecting the camera to a computer and  
the PictBridge function, refer to the data-transfer section of the manual.  
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DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using and  
installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual. The DiMAGE  
manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to  
the manual supplied with your computer.  
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass-storage device, the  
computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. The computer and the operat-  
ing system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. The following  
operating systems are compatible with the camera:  
IBM PC / AT Compatible  
Macintosh  
Windows 98, 98SE, Me,  
2000 Professional, and  
XP(Home/Professional).  
Mac OS 9.0 ~ 9.2.2 and Mac OS X  
10.1.3 - 10.1.5, 10.2.1 - 10.2.8,  
and 10.3 - 10.3.3.  
Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:  
North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/  
Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com  
Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included  
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM (p. 91). No special driver software is required for other Windows or  
Macintosh operating systems.  
Customers who have bought a previous DiMAGE digital camera and have installed the Windows 98  
driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version of the driver software  
included on the supplied DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE X31  
with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cam-  
eras.  
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CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER  
Confirm the battery has the sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer. The use  
of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with  
Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on page 90 on how to install the necessary USB driver  
before connecting the camera to a computer.  
1. Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on before  
connecting the camera.  
2. Insert the memory card into the camera. To change the memory  
card while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 98.  
3. Slide the USB-port cover open. Insert the small plug of the USB  
cable into the camera. Make sure the plug is firmly attached.  
4. Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer’s USB  
port. Make sure the plug is firmly attached. The camera should  
be connected directly to the computer’s USB port.  
Attaching the camera to a USB hub may prevent the  
camera from operating properly.  
5. Turn on the camera to initiate the USB connection.  
While the camera is connected to a computer, the data-  
transfer screen will be displayed.  
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When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a  
drive icon, or volume, will appear. When using Windows XP  
or Mac OS X, a window will open requesting instructions on  
what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the  
window. If the computer does not recognize the camera, dis-  
connect the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the  
connection procedure above.  
Windows XP  
Mac OS X  
Windows  
Mac OS  
Mac OS X  
The volume name varies between memory cards.  
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CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE  
The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be  
installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on  
the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM,  
insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen. No special  
driver software is required for other Windows operating systems.  
Automatic Installation  
Before connecting the camera to the com-  
puter, place the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM  
in the CD-ROM drive. The DiMAGE  
installer menu should automatically acti-  
vate. To automatically install the Windows  
98 USB driver, click on the starting-up-  
the-USB-device-driver-installer button. A  
window will appear to confirm that the dri-  
ver should be installed; click “OK” to con-  
tinue.  
When the driver has been successfully  
installed, a window will appear. Click  
“OK.” Restart the computer before con-  
necting the camera (p. 88).  
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Manual installation  
To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-  
a-computer section on page 88.  
When the camera is plugged into the computer, the  
operating system will detect the new device and the  
add-new-hardware-wizard window will open. Place the  
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click  
“Next.”  
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 :\Win98\USB. When the location is  
shown in the window, click “Next.”  
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The add new hardware wizard will confirm the  
location of the driver. One of three drivers may be  
located: MNLVENUM.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.  
The last window will confirm the driver has been  
installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new  
hardware wizard. Restart the computer.  
When the my-computer window is opened, a new  
removable-disk icon will be displayed. Double click on  
the icon to access the camera’s memory card; see  
page 94.  
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QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in  
IBM PC / AT Compatible  
the installer. Macintosh users can download the  
latest version of QuickTime free of charge from  
the Apple Computer web site:  
Pentium-based or compatible computer  
Windows 98, 98SE, Me,  
2000 Professional, or XP.  
http://www.apple.com.  
128MB or more of RAM  
AUTO POWER OFF - DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
If the camera does not receive a read 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. Click “OK.” Neither the camera or computer will be damaged in this opera-  
tion. Unplug the USB cable and turn off the camera. Remake the USB connection by reattaching  
the cable and turning the camera on.  
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MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION  
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. To copy images, simply drag and drop the file  
icon into a location in the computer.  
Files and folders on the memory card can be  
deleted using the computer. Never format the  
memory card from the computer; always use  
the camera to format the card. Only files  
recorded by the camera should be stored on  
the memory card.  
Drive Icon  
The misc. folder  
contains DPOF print  
files (p. 74).  
Dcim  
Misc  
100KM015  
10140915  
102KM_EM  
PICT0002.MOV  
PICT0001.JPG  
Still image  
Movie clip  
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Image file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a jpg or mov extension.  
The jpg extension indicates a still image, and the mov extension, a movie clip.  
E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in “EM.” When a new folder is created, the first  
three digits in the folder name will be one greater than the largest folder number on the card. When  
the index number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder will be created with a number  
one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory card: e.g. from 100KM015 to  
101KM015.  
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 is recorded, it will be assigned a  
number one greater than the largest serial number in the folder. File serial numbers can be con-  
trolled with the file-number-memory function in section 2 of the advanced recording menu (p. 58).  
Camera Notes  
Image files contain Exif tag data. This data includes the time and date the image was recorded  
as well as the camera settings used. This data can be viewed with the camera or the DiMAGE  
Viewer software. If a camera image is opened in an image-processing application that does  
not support Exif tags, and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the Exif tag  
information is erased. Some Exif compatible applications rewrite the Exif data preventing the  
DiMAGE Viewer from reading it. When using software other than the DiMAGE Viewer, always  
make a backup copy of the image files to protect the Exif tag data.  
To view images correctly on your computer, the monitor’s colour space may need to be adjust-  
ed. Refer to your computer manual on how to calibrate the display to the following require-  
ments: sRGB, with a colour temperature of 6500K, and a gamma of 2.2.  
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DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER  
Never disconnect the camera when the indicator lamp is red - the data or  
memory card may permanently be damaged.  
Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition  
Confirm that the indicator lamp is not lit. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable.  
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP  
To 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.  
Click on the small window to stop the  
device. The safe-to-remove-hardware  
window will open. Close the window,  
turn the camera off, and then discon-  
nect the USB cable.  
When more than one external device are connected to the computer, repeat the procedure above  
except right click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon. This will open the unplug-or-eject-hardware  
window after clicking on the small window indicating the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine.  
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The hardware devices to be stopped will be dis-  
played. Highlight the device by clicking on it then  
click “Stop.”  
A confirmation screen will appear to indi-  
cate the devices to be stopped. Clicking  
“OK” will stop the device.  
A third and final screen will appear to  
indicate the camera can be safely dis-  
connected from the computer. Close the  
window, turn the camera off, and then  
disconnect the USB cable.  
Macintosh  
Confirm that the indicator lamp is not lit and then drag the  
mass-storage device icon and drop it into the trash. Turn  
the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable.  
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CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
Never remove the card when the indicator lamp is red and blinking -  
the data or memory card may permanently be damaged.  
Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Change the memory card.  
3. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
Windows ME, 2000 Professional, and XP  
1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 96).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Change the memory card.  
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
Macintosh  
1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 97).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Change the memory card.  
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
USING PICTBRIDGE  
PictBridge allows still images on the memory card to be printed directly from a PictBridge-compati-  
ble printer. The maximum number of images that can be specified for printing is 50. To use  
PictBridge, the transfer-mode option in section 3 of the setup menu must be set to PictBridge.  
Before each print run, check the printer settings; refer to the printer manual. If the date has already  
been imprinted on the images with the date-imprinting (p.56) function, or the DPOF date printing (p.  
76) is on, the PictBridge data-print function prints an additional date. A fully charged battery should  
be used when the camera is connected to the printer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is  
recommended over the use of the battery.  
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Connect the camera to the printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug  
on the cable is connected to the printer. Slide open the USB-port cover and insert  
the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on. The PictBridge  
screen will be displayed. For other printing options, see the menu navigation sec-  
tion.  
Number of prints in the print run.  
Number of copies of the displayed image.  
Move the controller left and right to dis-  
play the image to be printed.  
Move the controller up to select the num-  
ber of copies to be printed. A maximum  
of twenty copies can be selected. To des-  
elect an image for printing, move the  
controller down until the number of  
copies reaches zero.  
Repeat the previous steps until all the  
images to be printed are selected. Press  
the controller to continue. If the number  
of images exceeds 50, “Limit:50 images.  
Reselect images to print.“ message  
appears. Reduce the number of images.  
:move  
:sel.  
:print  
The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as the  
print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu naviga-  
tion section in the page 100 for more information. Press the con-  
troller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the  
PictBridge screen.  
No. of prints  
Paper size  
Layout  
:
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:Printer setup  
:Printer setup  
:Printer setup  
:Printer setup  
Print quality  
Data print  
:start  
Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing  
the controller. The printing finished message indicates the end of  
the operation; turn the camera off to end the routine.  
Printing finished.  
OK  
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NOTES ON PRINTING ERRORS  
If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recom-  
mended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press  
the controller to end the routine. Refer to the printer manual for the correct procedure for the printer  
problem. Check the printer settings before starting again and deselect the images that were printed.  
NAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU  
Navigating the menu is simple. Pressing the menu button turns the menu on and off. Push the con-  
troller in the direction to move the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the controller  
selects menu options and sets adjustments.  
Move the controller left and right to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will  
change as the tabs are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section is displayed, move the controller up and down to scroll  
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose settings need to be changed.  
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, move the controller right; the settings are  
displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Start” is displayed, press the center of the  
controller to continue.  
Move the controller up and down to highlight the new setting.  
Press 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. To return to the PictBridge screen, press the menu button.  
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The options that can be changed vary with the printer.  
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1
DPOF print  
Start  
Batch print  
All frames  
Reset  
Index print  
Start  
2
Paper size  
Printer setup  
2” X 3” card  
100mm X 150mm  
2L  
Printer setup  
2” X 3” card  
4” X 6”  
8” X 10”  
Letter  
A4  
Sizes  
Japanese  
European  
N. American  
Layout  
Printer setup  
Border less  
1 image/sheet  
2 image/sheet  
4 image/sheet  
Print quality  
Data print  
Printer setup  
Fine  
Printing Notes  
The following are the dimensions for postcard, L,  
and 2L paper sizes in both millimeters and inches  
for your reference:  
Printer setup  
Off  
Date  
Postcard  
100 X 148mm  
89 X 127mm  
127 X 178mm  
3.9 X 5.9 in.  
3.5 X 5.0 in.  
5.0 X 7.0 in.  
File name  
Date & name  
L
2L  
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Batch print  
Batch print in section 1 of the menu selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Batch  
print cannot be made if the number of still images on the card exceeds 50. Use the PictBridge  
screen (p. 99). When the all-frames option is selected, a screen opens so the number of copies of  
each image can be specified. Up to twenty copies can be printed. The reset option cancels all  
changes made to the print selection screen.  
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. Index print can be  
selected in section 1 of the menu.  
Paper size  
The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the menu. 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 to common sizes used  
in particular areas. The sizes option is in section 2 of the menu.  
Layout  
The layout of the print can be set in section 2 of the menu. The printer-setup option uses the layout  
parameters of the printer. Borderless printing can be specified with the camera as well as the num-  
ber of images per page.  
Print quality  
The print quality can be set in section 2 of the menu. The printer-setup option uses the quality set  
with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera.  
Data print  
Data printed with the image can be specified in section 2 of the menu. 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 disabled with the menu.  
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PRINTING DPOF FILES  
The DPOF-print option in section 3 allows still images and an index print selected with the DPOF  
printing options in the playback menu to be printed from a PictBridge compatible printer. There is  
no limit to the number of images that can be printed. See page 74 on how to create a DPOF file.  
Before each print run, check the printer settings; refer to the printer manual. A fully charged battery  
should be used when the camera is connected to the printer. The use of the AC adapter (sold sepa-  
rately) is recommended over the use of the battery.  
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Connect the camera to the printer using the camera’s USB cable.  
The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Slide  
open the USB-port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable  
into the camera (1).  
Turn the camera on. Open the PictBridge menu (p. 100). Highlight  
“Start” in the DPOF-print option in section 3 of the menu. Press  
the controller to continue.  
The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as the  
print parameters selected with the menu. Index prints are counted  
as one. Press the controller to begin printing, or press the menu  
button to return to the PictBridge screen.  
No. of prints  
Paper size  
Layout  
:
7
:Printer setup  
:Printer setup  
:Printer setup  
:Printer setup  
Print quality  
Data print  
:start  
Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing  
the controller. The printing finished message will indicate the end  
of the operation; turn the camera off to end the routine.  
Printing finished.  
OK  
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APPENDIX  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or  
if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Konica Minolta service facility.  
Problem  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The battery is dead.  
Replace battery (p. 14).  
Press the main switch to  
The auto-power-off func- restore power. The length of  
tion has turned the cam-  
era off.  
the auto-power-off period can  
be changed in section 2 of the  
setup menu.  
Nothing dis-  
played on the  
monitor.  
The camera  
will not work.  
Check that the adapter is con-  
nected to the camera and a  
live electrical outlet (p. 16).  
The AC adapter is not  
connected properly.  
Memory card is full and  
Insert a new memory card (p.  
“0000” is dis-  
played on the  
frame counter.  
unable to store an image 18), delete some images (p.  
at the image-quality set-  
ting on the camera.  
68), or change the image-qual-  
ity setting (p. 45).  
Shutter will  
not release.  
Card-locked  
warning  
appears on  
the monitor.  
Unlock the memory card using  
the write-protect switch (p. 19).  
Memory card is locked.  
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Problem  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Make sure the subject is within  
the autofocus range (p. 26).  
Subject is too close.  
Focus signal is  
red.  
A special situation is pre-  
venting the autofocus  
system from focusing (p.  
27).  
Use the focus-lock function to  
focus on an object at the same  
distance as the subject (p. 26).  
Pictures are  
not sharp.  
Pictures are  
taken indoors  
or in low-light  
situations  
Slow shutter speeds  
result in blurred images  
when the camera is hand-  
held.  
Use a tripod or flash (p. 38).  
Move closer to the subject.  
without flash.  
While using  
flash, the pic- The subject is beyond the flash range (p.  
tures are too  
dark.  
29).  
If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or unplug and  
reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the main switch otherwise the memory  
card may be damaged and camera settings reset.  
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REMOVING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE - WINDOWS  
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-  
nance category. Click “System” to open the system properties window.  
3. Windows 2000 and XP: select the hardware tab in the properties window and click the device-  
manager button.  
Windows 98 and Me: click the device-manager tab in the properties window.  
4. The driver file will be located in the universal-serial-bus-controller or other-devices location of the  
device manager. Click on the locations to display the files. The driver should be indicated with the  
camera name. Under certain conditions, the driver name may not contain the camera name.  
However, the driver will be indicated by either a question mark or exclamation point.  
5. Click on the driver to select it.  
6. Windows 2000 and XP: click on the action button to display the drop-down menu. Select “unin-  
stall.” A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking “Yes” will remove the driver from the system.  
Windows 98 and Me: click the remove button. A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking “Yes”  
will remove the driver from the system.  
7. Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera. Restart the computer.  
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CARE AND STORAGE  
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.  
• Turn off the camera when transporting.  
• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory  
card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera.  
• When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand. Water,  
sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera.  
• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun; the CCD  
may be damaged.  
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. Wiping may scratch  
the surface.  
• To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens with a cloth  
or tissue designed for optics. Use lens-cleaning fluid if necessary.  
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.  
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.  
Storage  
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long periods of  
disuse, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying agent.  
• Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods.  
• Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.  
• During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the camera out of  
storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.  
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Memory cards  
SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components.  
The following may cause data loss or damage:  
• Improper use of the card.  
• Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.  
• Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.  
• Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.  
• Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing  
the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).  
• Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.  
• Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary.  
Memory cards should not be used to permanently store image data. Always make a copy of camera  
files on an appropriate storage device or recording media. Konica Minolta has no responsibility for  
any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made.  
Batteries  
• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping  
spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power  
when they warm up.  
• Do not store the battery when it is fully charged.  
• When storing the battery for extended periods, recharge it for five minutes every six months. The  
battery may not be able to be charged if completely exhausted.  
• A special built-in, long-life battery supplies power to the clock and memory when the camera is  
turned off. If the camera resets each time it is turned off, the battery is exhausted. It must be  
replaced at a Konica Minolta service facility.  
• Keep battery contacts clean. Dirty contacts can prevent charging. If the contacts become dirty,  
wipe them with a cotton swab.  
Before important events and journeys  
• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.  
• Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction.  
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Operating temperatures and conditions  
• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).  
• Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the  
sun, or to extreme humidity.  
• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to  
prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before  
removing it from the bag.  
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 colour or bright  
points; this is not a monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image.  
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged.  
• In cold temperatures, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms  
up, the display will function normally.  
• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.  
Copyright  
• TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking  
pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc., is prohibited without approval and can  
infringe on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within  
the copyright laws.  
Questions and service  
• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica  
Minolta distributor in your area.  
• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Konica Minolta service facility.  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Number of effective pixels:  
CCD:  
3.2 million  
1/3.2-type interline primary-colour CCD  
Total pixels: 3.3 million  
Camera sensitivity:  
Aspect ratio:  
Automatic (between ISO 50 - 200 equivalent)  
4:3  
Lens construction:  
Maximum aperture:  
Focal length:  
10 elements in 9 groups.  
f/2.8 - f/3.7  
4.7 - 14.1 mm (35mm equivalent: 36 - 108 mm)  
0.10 m / 0.3 ft. - infinity (from the front of the cam-  
era)  
Focusing range:  
Autofocusing system:  
Shutter:  
Shutter speed range:  
Recycling time:  
LCD monitor:  
Monitor field of view:  
A/D conversion:  
Recording media:  
Video AF  
CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter  
4 - 1/500s  
6.5 s (approx.)  
3.8 cm (1.5 inch) TFT colour monitor  
Approximately 100%  
10 bit  
SD (Secure Digital) Memory Cards and  
MultiMediaCards  
File formats:  
JPEG, Motion JPEG (MOV), DCF 1.0, DPOF, and  
Exif 2.2 compliant.  
Printing output control:  
Menu languages:  
Exif print, PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge  
Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, and  
simplified Chinese  
Batteries:  
Two AA batteries: Ni-MH, alkaline  
Battery performance (recording): Approximate number of recorded images:  
90 frames  
Conforming to the CIPA standard with alkaline bat-  
teries and SD Memory Card.  
230 frames  
Conforming to the CIPA with 2100mAh Ni-MH bat-  
teries and SD Memory Card.  
* CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association  
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Battery performance (playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 80 min.  
Based on Konica Minolta’s standard test method  
with alkaline batteries.  
Approximate continuous playback time: 170 min.  
Based on Konica Minolta’s standard test method  
with 2100mAh Ni-MH batteries.  
External power source:  
Dimensions:  
AC adapter (AC-12, AC-12U, 12E, 12GB or 12C)  
86 (W) X 67 (H) X 24.5 (D) mm  
3.39 (W) x 2.64(H) x 0.96 (D) in.  
115g / 4.1 oz. (approx.) without battery or recording  
media.  
Weight:  
Operating temperature:  
Operating humidity:  
0° - 40°C / 32° - 104°  
5 - 85% (noncondensing)  
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and  
are subject to change without notice.  
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