Konica Minolta Digital Camera DiMAGE Xi User Manual
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE  
NP-200 Lithium-ion batteries  
The DiMAGE Xi operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse  
of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or  
chemical leakage.  
Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through  
this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera.  
This manual contains information regarding products introduced before October, 2002.  
To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a  
Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.  
Read and understand all warnings before using the battery.  
Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately  
contact your camera dealer.  
DANGER  
Minolta DiMAGE Xi digital camera  
Lithium-ion battery NP-200  
Lithium-ion battery charger BC-200  
Hand strap HS-DG100  
16MB SD Memory Card  
AV cable AVC-200  
• Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.  
• Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F).  
• Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the  
internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or  
leak.  
USB cable USB-500  
• Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal  
battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.  
• Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.  
DiMAGE software CD-ROM  
DiMAGE Viewer manual  
Camera manual  
• Do not use the battery with any other products.  
Warranty card  
• Only use the specified charger within the voltage range specified on the charger unit.  
An inappropriate charger or current may cause damage or injury through fire or elec-  
tric shock.  
• Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately  
rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery  
makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.  
• Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between  
0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient  
temperatures between –20° and 30°C (–4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85%  
RH.  
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac OS logo are registered  
trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the  
Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System.  
Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Power PC is a trademark of the  
International Business Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. All other  
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE  
• Keep the battery, memory card, 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.  
WARNING  
• Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal;  
always follow local regulations for battery disposal.  
• If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and  
discontinue charging immediately.  
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or  
an accident.  
• Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may  
damage your eyesight or cause blindness.  
• Do not look at the sun or strong light sources directly through the viewfinder or lens. It  
may damage your eyesight or cause blindness.  
• Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If  
liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product,  
and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause  
damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
General warnings and cautions for product use.  
Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital  
camera and its accessories.  
• Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, ben-  
zine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or  
paint thinner to clean these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents  
may cause an explosion or fire.  
• When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, 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 or  
charger cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric  
shock.  
• If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately  
remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot  
with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.  
• Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required .  
WARNING  
• Only use the battery specified in this manual.  
• Only use 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.  
• Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high  
voltage circuit inside the product is touched.  
• Immediately remove the battery 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.  
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE  
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
ABOUT THIS MANUAL  
CAUTION  
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-mode section between pages 20  
and 29, and the playback-mode section between pages 54 and 60. Read the data-  
transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer.  
• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove  
compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which  
may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.  
• If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.  
• The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use.  
Care should be taken to avoid burns.  
• Burns may result if the memory card or battery is 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 dis-  
charges 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 and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical  
outlet.  
• Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged.  
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation  
sections concisely 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 manual in a safe place.  
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................10  
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................12  
Charging the lithium-ion battery ..............................................................................................12  
Changing the lithium-ion battery..............................................................................................13  
Battery-condition indicator.......................................................................................................14  
Auto power off .........................................................................................................................14  
AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................15  
Attaching the hand strap .........................................................................................................15  
Installing and removing a memory card ..................................................................................16  
About memory cards ...............................................................................................................17  
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................18  
Recording mode...................................................................................................................................20  
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................20  
Setting the camera to record images ......................................................................................20  
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................21  
LCD monitor display - recording mode....................................................................................22  
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................22  
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................23  
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................24  
Focus range.............................................................................................................................24  
Focus signals...........................................................................................................................25  
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• Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result.  
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging  
of the units in emergencies.  
• Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................25  
Flash modes............................................................................................................................26  
Flash range - Automatic operation ..........................................................................................27  
Flash signals............................................................................................................................27  
Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................28  
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................30  
Single-frame advance.................................................................................................30  
Continuous advance...................................................................................................31  
Self-timer.....................................................................................................................32  
Movie recording ..........................................................................................................33  
Audio recording...........................................................................................................34  
Image size ...............................................................................................................................35  
Image quality ...........................................................................................................................36  
The frame counter and memory card capacity........................................................................37  
White balance..........................................................................................................................38  
Automatic white balance.............................................................................................38  
Preset white balance ..................................................................................................39  
Auto reset ................................................................................................................................40  
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................41  
Instant playback.......................................................................................................................42  
Voice memo.............................................................................................................................43  
Camera sensitivity - ISO..........................................................................................................44  
Flash range and camera sensitivity............................................................................43  
LCD brightness........................................................................................................................45  
Auto-power-off menu settings..................................................................................................45  
Audio signals ...........................................................................................................................45  
Imprinting the date and time....................................................................................................46  
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................47  
Setting the date format............................................................................................................47  
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................48  
What is an Ev? ........................................................................................................................49  
Spot AF....................................................................................................................................50  
Display button - recording mode .............................................................................................52  
A short guide to photography ..................................................................................................53  
Playback mode ....................................................................................................................................54  
Single-frame playback display.................................................................................................54  
Viewing images and playing back audio recordings ...............................................................55  
Display button - playback mode ..............................................................................................56  
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Deleting single images ............................................................................................................55  
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................57  
Navigating the playback-mode menu......................................................................................58  
Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................60  
Audio captioning......................................................................................................................61  
Deleting image and audio files ................................................................................................62  
Locking image and audio files.................................................................................................63  
About DPOF ............................................................................................................................64  
Creating a DPOF print order ...................................................................................................64  
E-mail copy..............................................................................................................................66  
Folder name ............................................................................................................................67  
File # memory..........................................................................................................................68  
Setting the language................................................................................................................69  
Formatting memory cards........................................................................................................70  
Video output ............................................................................................................................70  
Viewing images on a television ...............................................................................................71  
Data-transfer mode ..............................................................................................................................72  
DiMAGE Xi system requirements............................................................................................72  
Connecting the camera to a computer....................................................................................73  
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE.....................................................................................75  
Automatic installation..................................................................................................75  
Manual installation......................................................................................................76  
Connecting to Mac OS 8.6 ......................................................................................................78  
QuickTime system requirements.............................................................................................78  
Auto power off - data-transfer mode .......................................................................................78  
Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode ...................................................................79  
Memory card folder organization.............................................................................................80  
Disconnecting the camera from the computer ........................................................................82  
Windows 98 and 98SE ...............................................................................................82  
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ..................................................................82  
Macintosh....................................................................................................................83  
Appendix  
....................................................................................................................................84  
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................84  
System accessories (sold separately).....................................................................................89  
Care and storage.....................................................................................................................90  
Technical specifications...........................................................................................................94  
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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. 90).  
Viewfinder*  
Indicator lamp (p. 87)  
Left key  
Flash (p. 26)  
Right key  
Main switch  
Self-timer lamp (p. 32)  
Shutter-release button  
Viewfinder window*  
Zoom lever (p. 21)  
Mode switch  
Microphone  
Recording mode (p. 20)  
Playback mode (p. 54)  
LCD monitor*  
Lens*  
DC terminal (p. 15)  
Speaker  
Strap eyelet (p. 15)  
Enter button  
Menu button  
Flash-mode/delete button (p. 26, 55)  
Display button (p. 52, 56)  
AV-out-terminal/USB-port cover  
Tripod socket  
(Located on the bottom of  
the body.)  
Battery/Card chamber door (p. 13, 16)  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
Changing the lithium-ion battery  
This digital camera uses one NP-200 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read  
the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the  
camera should be turned off.  
GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
This section covers how to prepare your camera for use. Details on the use and instal-  
lation of the battery and memory card are given as well as how to attach the hand strap  
and optional AC adapter.  
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Slide the battery-chamber door toward the bottom of the  
camera to release the safety catch (1). Open the door (2).  
Charging the lithium-ion battery  
Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charg-  
ing the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only  
recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged  
before each shooting session. See page 91 for battery care and storage.  
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Move the battery latch towards the back of the cam-  
era to insert the battery (3). Slide the battery into the  
battery chamber (4) with the battery terminals first  
until it is caught by the latch.  
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Plug the power cord into the charger unit (1).  
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To remove the battery, move the latch towards the  
back of the camera until the battery is released  
(5). Pull the battery out of the chamber (6).  
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With the battery terminals toward the front and  
the label face up, slide the battery into the  
charger (2).  
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Plug the charger into a live household outlet.  
• After a few seconds, the indicator lamp (3) will  
glow to show the battery is charging. The lamp will  
go out when the battery has been charged.  
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Close the battery-chamber door (7) and slide it  
toward the top of the camera to engage the safe-  
ty catch (8).  
• After installing the battery, the set-time/date  
message may appear on the monitor. The clock and  
calendar is set in the setup 1 section of the menu  
(p. 18). An internal battery protects the clock,  
calender, and memory settings for more than 24  
hours if the camera is used for at least 5 minutes  
before removing the battery.  
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Charging time is approximately eighty minutes.  
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Unplug the power cord from the outlet.  
Remove the battery from the charger (4).  
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• The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the  
region it was purchased. For more on the AC cable, see page 86.  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
Battery-condition indicator  
AC adapter (sold separately)  
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the  
LCD monitor. The icon will change from white to red when battery power is low.  
Do not change the power supply while the camera is on.  
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.  
Full-battery icon - the battery is fully charged. This icon is dis-  
played for three seconds when the camera is on or switched  
between the recording or playback mode.  
The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered from  
a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the  
camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use.  
AC adapter model AC-4 is for use in North America, Japan, and  
Taiwan, and AC-5 is for use in all other areas.  
Half-full-battery icon - the battery is partially charged. This icon is  
displayed for three seconds. The LCD monitor will turn off when  
the flash is charging.  
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Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery  
should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatical-  
ly appears and remains on the monitor until the battery is  
recharged. If the power level falls below this level when the cam-  
era is on, the battery-exhausted message will appear just before  
the camera shuts down.  
Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (1).  
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.  
Attaching the hand strap  
If power is insufficient for camera operation, the indicator lamp  
next to the viewfinder will turn red and blink for three seconds. The  
shutter will not release. The battery must be recharged.  
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  
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eyelet on the camera body (1).  
Auto power off  
To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if an operation is not made with-  
in three minutes. To restore power, press the main switch. The length of the auto-  
power-off period can be changed in the setup 1 section of the recording and playback-  
mode menu (p. 28, 58). When the camera is connected to a computer, the auto-power-  
off period is set to ten minutes and cannot be changed.  
Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and  
tighten (2).  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
Installing and removing a memory card  
About memory cards  
The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards com-  
pared 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.  
Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not orange  
and blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be  
damaged, and data lost.  
Write-  
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  
The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to pre-  
vent 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 lamps near the viewfinder will turn  
red and blink quickly. For memory card care and store  
see page 90.  
protect  
switch  
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LCD monitor; the shutter can still be released.  
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Slide the battery-chamber door toward the bottom of  
the camera to release the safety catch (1). Open the  
door (2).  
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Lock  
position  
Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and  
then release (3). The card should catch in the slot.  
• Insert the card so the face 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.  
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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 the setup 2  
section of the playback menu (p. 58). When a card is formatted, all the data on the  
card is permanently erased.  
• If a MultiMediaCard is inserted incorrectly, it will lock, but the  
card chamber door will not close.  
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To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and  
release (4). The card can now be pulled out.  
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Close the battery-chamber door (5) and slide it toward  
the top of the camera to engage the safety catch (6).  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
Press the menu button to active the  
playback menu.  
Setting the date and time  
Basic  
Setup 1 Setup 2  
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 recording. Depending on the region, the menu language may also  
have to be set. To change the language, refer to page 69.  
LCD brightness -  
Power off  
3 min.  
Use the right key to highlight the  
setup 1 tab at the top of the menu.  
Audio signals  
Date/Time set  
On  
-
Use the zoom lever to highlight the  
date/time-set menu option.  
Date format YYYY/MM/DD  
Turn the camera on by pressing the  
main switch near the shutter-release  
button (1).  
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Press the right key. “Enter” will  
appear on the right side of the  
menu.  
Playback menu: setup 1 section  
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Slide the mode switch to the playback  
position (2).  
Press the enter button to display the date/time  
setting screen.  
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Date/Time set  
The date and time can be set on the  
playback menu. Navigating the menu  
is simple. The menu button (3) turns  
the menu on and off. The zoom lever  
and left and right keys (4) control the  
cursor and change settings on the  
menu. The enter button (5) selects  
menu options and sets adjustments.  
Use the left and right keys to select the  
item to be changed. Use the zoom lever  
to adjust the item.  
Enter  
Date/Time setting screen  
Press the enter button to set the clock and cal-  
endar. The playback menu will be displayed.  
Press the menu button to close the playback  
menu.  
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RECORDING MODE  
Using the zoom lens  
RECORDING MODE  
This camera is equipped with a unique 5.7 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a  
37 to 111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is controlled by the zoom lever at the  
back of the camera.  
This section covers the basic recording operation as well as advanced recording func-  
tions. To start using the camera, read pages 20 through 29. Many of the recording  
functions are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe  
how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navi-  
gation section.  
In 35mm photography, focal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide-angle; the  
angle of view is larger than that of the human eye. Above 50mm is referred to as tele-  
photo and makes distant objects appear closer. The effect of the optical zoom is visible  
in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor.  
Handling the camera  
While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera  
firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body  
with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet  
shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.  
To zoom in on the subject, push  
the zoom lever up.  
To zoom out, push the zoom lever  
down.  
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.  
The digital-zoom function can dou-  
ble the power of the lens. The digi-  
tal zoom is activated in the custom  
section of the recording-mode  
menu (p. 28).  
Setting the camera to record images  
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Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch (1).  
Slide the mode switch to the recording position (2).  
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RECORDING MODE  
LCD monitor display - recording mode  
Basic recording operation  
Turn the camera on and slide the mode switch to the recording position.  
Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD moni-  
Microphone indicator  
Recording mode  
Flash modes (p. 26)  
Exposure compensation (p. 48)  
White balance (p. 38)  
Digital zoom (p. 41)  
tor or center the subject in the viewfinder.  
• The focus-lock function (p. 24) can be used with off-center  
subjects.  
• If the subject is closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-  
angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto position, only use  
the LCD monitor to frame the subject.  
Image size (p. 35)  
Image quality (p. 36)  
Battery-condition indicator(p. 14)  
Camera-shake warning  
Camera-sensitivity display (p. 44)  
• The spot focus area can be used for focusing; press the enter  
button for about 1 second to activate the area (p. 50).  
Drive mode (p. 30)  
Frame counter (p. 37)  
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Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the  
focus and exposure.  
• The focus signals (p. 25) on the monitor and the indicator lamp  
next to the viewfinder will confirm that the image is in focus. If  
the monitor focus signal is red or the  
Wide focus frame (p. 50)  
Spot focus area (p. 50)  
Focus signals (p. 27)  
Date-imprinting indicator (p. 46)  
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indicator lamp is green and blinks  
quickly, the camera was unable to  
focus on the subject. Repeat the  
previous steps until the focus signal is  
Camera-shake warning  
white and the lamp glows steadily.  
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 and the viewfinder indicator lamp will turn green and  
blink slowly. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand  
motion and is more pronounced at the tele-  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take  
the picture.  
• After the shutter releases, the indicator lamp next to the  
viewfinder will turn orange and blink indicating image data is  
being written to the memory card. Never remove a memory card  
while data is being transferred.  
photo 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.  
• The image can be previewed after it is captured by continuing to  
hold down the shutter-release button. This function is disabled if  
the monitor is off. Instant playback also can be used (p.42).  
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RECORDING MODE  
Focus lock  
Focus signals  
This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus icon in the  
lower right corner of the LCD monitor and the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indi-  
cate the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus  
on the subject or not.  
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 prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is  
controlled with the shutter-release button.  
Place the subject within the monitor focus frame or  
center the subject in the viewfinder. Press and hold the  
shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus.  
• The focus signal on the monitor and the  
viewfinder indicator lamp will indicate if  
Focus confirmed - the LCD monitor focus signal is  
white and the viewfinder indicator lamp is green and  
steady.  
the focus is locked.  
Cannot focus - the LCD monitor focus signal is red and  
the viewfinder indicator lamp is green and blinking  
quickly. When the AF system cannot focus, the focus is  
set to 20m (65.6ft) or 2m (6.5ft) when using the flash.  
Focus signal  
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release  
button, recompose the subject within the image area.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to  
take the picture.  
Special focusing situations  
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. In these situations the  
focus-lock function (p. 24) 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.  
Focus range  
The focus range is 25cm (0.8ft.) to infinity. Both the LCD monitor and viewfinder can be  
used to frame the subject. However, because of parallax, only the monitor’s live image  
will be accurate with subjects closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle posi-  
tion or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto position.  
The subject is too dark. The subject in the  
focus frame is low in  
Two subjects at differ-  
ent distances overlap  
in the focus frame.  
The subject is near a  
very bright object or  
area.  
contrast.  
24  
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Flash modes  
The flash can be used when taking still images. To set the  
flash mode, simply press the flash mode/delete button (1)  
on the back of the camera until the desired mode is dis-  
played. The active flash mode is displayed in the top left  
corner of the LCD monitor. When the camera is turned off  
and auto reset (p.40) is active, the flash mode is reset to  
autoflash with red-eye reduction if this mode was last  
set, if not the mode will be reset to autoflash. While the  
flash is charging, the shutter cannot be released.  
Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is pro-  
hibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the  
flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p.  
22).  
Night portrait - for flash portraits at night. The camera  
automatically balances the flash and background expo-  
sures. When taking portraits, ask your subject not to move  
after the flash burst; the shutter will still be open for the  
background exposure. The red-eye reduction function is  
used with night portrait.  
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The flash modes are displayed in the following order:  
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. The  
flash ranged can be changed with camera sensitivity (ISO), see page 44.  
Night  
portrait  
Autoflash  
Fill-flash  
Flash  
cancel  
Autoflash with  
red-eye reduction  
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions.  
Wide-angle position  
Telephoto position  
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 con-  
ditions when taking photographs of people or animals, the pre-flashes contract the  
pupils of the subject’s eyes.  
0.25m ~ 3.2m (0.8 ft. ~ 10.5 ft.)  
0.25m ~ 2.5m (0.8 ft. ~ 8.2 ft.)  
Flash signals  
The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status  
of the flash. When the lamp is red and blinks quickly, the flash  
is charging and the shutter will not release. When the lamp  
turns green, the flash is charged and ready to fire.  
Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure  
regardless of the amount of ambient light.  
Fill-flash can be used to reduce harsh shad-  
ows caused by strong direct light or sun-  
shine.  
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Navigating the recording-mode menu  
Camera operations and recording functions are controlled on the menu. Navigating the  
menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The zoom lever and left  
and right keys control the cursor and change settings on the menu. The enter button  
selects menu options and sets adjustments.  
Custom  
Basic  
Drive mode  
Single  
Digital zoom  
4X  
2X  
Off  
Continuous  
Self-timer  
Movie  
Instant playback  
Voice memo  
On / Off  
On / Off  
Audio rec.  
To activate the recording-mode menu, press the menu button.  
Image size  
Quality  
2048 X 1536  
1600 X 1200  
1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
Sensitivity  
ISO400  
ISO200  
ISO100  
ISO50  
Auto  
The “Basic” tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys  
to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are  
highlighted.  
Super fine  
Fine  
Standard  
Economy  
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the zoom lever to scroll through  
the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.  
Date imprint  
On / Off  
Setup 1  
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right key; the settings  
will be displayed with the current setting indicated by an arrow.  
• To return to the menu options, press the left key.  
LCD brightness  
Enter  
White balance  
Auto  
Daylight  
Cloudy  
Tungsten  
Fluorescent  
Power off  
30 minutes  
10 minutes  
5 minutes  
Use the zoom lever to highlight the new setting.  
• If “Enter” is displayed, press the enter button to display the setting screen.  
3 minutes  
1 minute  
Auto reset  
On / Off  
Press the enter button to select the  
highlighted setting.  
Audio signals  
On  
Basic  
Custom Setup 1  
Refer to the following sections for  
details on the menu options and  
their settings. The setup 1 section  
can be accessed from both the  
recording-mode and playback menu  
(p. 58).  
SoundFX only  
w/o soundFX  
Off  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Single  
2048X1536  
Standard  
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.  
Enter  
Date/Time set  
Date format  
White balance Auto  
Auto reset On  
YYYY/MM/DD  
MM/DD/YYYY  
DD/MM/YYYY  
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Drive modes  
The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Icons indicating the  
selected drive mode appear on the monitor. The drive mode is selected in the basic  
section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28). If auto reset (p.40) is active, the drive  
mode is reset to single-frame advance when the camera is turned off.  
Continuous advance  
The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be cap-  
tured 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 and image-size setting. With the image-size setting of 2048 X  
1536, the maximum rate of capture is 1.6 fps. If the image quality is set to super fine  
(p. 36) only one frame can be captured at a time. Continuous advance is selected in  
the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28).  
Movie recording (p. 33)  
Audio recording (p. 34)  
Single-frame advance  
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation  
section (p. 23). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock  
1
the exposure and focus for the series. Press and hold the shutter-  
release button all the way down (1) to begin taking pic-  
tures. 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.46) also reduces  
the rate of capture. The frame counter is adjusted after  
the series has been taken while the images are being  
saved.  
Continuous advance (p. 31)  
Self-timer (p. 32)  
Single-frame advance  
The chart lists the maxi-  
mum number of images  
that can be captured  
with different image-  
quality and image-size  
combinations.  
Image  
Size  
2048 X  
1536  
1600 X  
1200  
1280 X  
960  
640 X  
480  
Single-frame advance allows only one image to be captured each time the  
shutter-release button is pressed. This is the camera’s default setting.  
Image  
Quality  
Fine  
6
11  
23  
9
19  
37  
15  
29  
56  
56  
104  
178  
Standard  
Economy  
30  
31  
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Self-timer  
Movie recording  
Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for  
The movie-recording drive mode is selected in the basic section of the  
approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The  
self-timer drive mode is selected in the basic section of the recording-mode  
menu (p. 28).  
recording-mode menu (p. 28). Movie clips up to approximately thirty-five  
seconds in length with audio can be recorded. The movie image is 320 X  
240 pixels (QVGA) and is recorded at a rate of around 340KB/s.  
Approximately one 41-second movie clip can be stored on one 16MB memory card.  
1
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the  
Shooting digital video is simple. Frame the picture on the LCD monitor. Press and  
release the shutter-release button to begin recording (1); “Rec” will be  
basic recording operation section (p. 23). Focus lock (p.24) 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 but-  
displayed during recording. The camera will continue to record until the  
recording time is used or the shutter-release button is pressed again.  
1
ton all the way down to begin the countdown (2). Because focus and  
2
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  
When recording, the frame counter will countdown the  
recording time. Take care not to cover the microphone  
while recording. During recording, focus is locked and  
the optical zoom is disabled. However, a stepless 4X  
digital zoom can be used with the zoom lever.  
The optical zoom position, exposure  
before beginning the countdown (p. 25).  
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,  
compensation, and white balance must  
be set before recording.  
Stand-by  
After recording, a screen will Recording  
appear indicating the movie  
clip is being saved to the  
memory card. Never remove  
the memory card or  
disconnect the power supply  
while the clip is being saved.  
press the zoom lever. To stop the  
countdown and cancel the self-timer,  
press the main switch. The drive mode  
will be reset to single-frame advance  
Maximum recording  
time for the next clip.  
after the exposure. The audio signal  
can be turned off in the setup menu.  
Recording indicator  
Saving to card.  
3
Remaining recording time  
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Audio recording  
Image size  
30 minutes of audio can be recorded without an image. The audio-recording  
drive mode is selected in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p.  
28). When the function is active, the live view is replaced with a blue  
screen.  
Changing image size affects the number of  
pixels in each image. The greater the image  
size, the larger the file size. Choose image  
size based on the final use of the image -  
smaller images will be more suitable for web  
sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher  
quality prints. Image size must be set before  
the picture is taken. Image size is set in the  
basic section of the recording-mode menu  
(p. 28).  
Approximately 31 minutes of audio can be stored on one 16MB memory card. Audio is  
recorded at approximately 8KB/s.  
Microphone  
1
In stand-by, the monitor displays the  
approximate recording time available.  
To begin recording, press the shutter-release  
button (1). A bar graph and the frame  
counter (2) will display the amount of record-  
ed time. The recording will stop when the  
shutter-release button is pressed again or 30  
minutes limit has elapsed.  
Four image sizes are available: 2048 X 1536  
(FULL), 1600 X 1200 (UXGA), 1280 X 960  
(SXGA), and 640 X 480 (VGA). Image size is  
defined by the image’s horizontal and vertical  
dimensions in pixels. The selected image-size  
setting is displayed on the LCD monitor by the  
horizontal dimension only.  
Stand-by  
When making audio recordings, be careful  
not to touch or cover the microphone. The  
quality of the recording is pro-  
portional to the subject to  
PressShutterButtonToRecord.  
If the image size 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 sizes.  
microphone distance. For best  
results, hold the camera  
approximately 20cm (8in) from  
your mouth.  
Recording audio.  
Stop.  
2
Recording  
Recording countdown  
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Image quality  
This camera has four image-quality settings: super fine, fine, standard, and economy.  
Always select the desired setting before taking the picture. Image quality is set in the  
basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28).  
The frame counter and memory card capacity  
The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size  
and type of 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.  
Approximate file sizes.  
Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of  
pixels in the image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression  
and the larger the file sizes. If the economical use of the memory card is important, use  
the economy mode. Standard image quality is sufficient for normal usage. The super-  
fine mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest image files.  
Image  
size  
Image  
quality  
2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480  
Super fine  
9.2MB  
1.6MB  
0.80MB  
0.40MB  
5.5MB  
0.95MB  
0.48MB  
0.25MB  
3.5MB  
0.61MB  
0.32MB  
0.17MB  
0.91MB  
0.17MB  
0.09MB  
0.05MB  
Fine  
File formats vary with the image quality setting. Super fine images are saved as a TIFF  
file. Fine, standard, and economy images are formatted as JPEG files.  
Standard  
Economy  
Approximate card capacity for an 16MB memory card.  
If the image quality is changed, the LCD monitor 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 qualities.  
Super fine  
Fine  
1 image  
9 images  
18 images  
36 images  
2 images  
15 images  
29 images  
56 images  
3 images  
23 images  
15 images  
82 images  
LCD monitor  
File type  
display  
Standard  
Economy  
45 images 150 images  
82 images 226 images  
Super fine - the highest-quality image.  
Fine - high-quality image.  
TIFF  
JPEG  
JPEG  
JPEG  
S. FIN  
FINE  
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on  
the memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are  
changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the calculation is based on  
approximate file sizes, the actual image taken may not change the counter or may  
decrease it by more than one.  
Standard - the default setting.  
Economy - the smallest file sizes.  
STD  
ECON  
When the frame counter displays three red zeros and card-full message appears, it  
indicates no more images at the image size and quality settings can be captured.  
Changing the image size or quality settings may allow more images to be captured.  
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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 color compensating  
filters in conventional photography.  
Preset white balance  
Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken. Once set, the  
effect is immediately visible on the monitor.  
To record the ambient light, set the flash mode to flash cancel (p. 26). The built-in flash  
can be used with preset white-balance, but will create a pinkish or blueish cast with the  
fluorescent and tungsten settings. The flash is daylight balanced and will produce good  
results with the daylight and cloudy settings.  
One automatic and four preset white-balance setting  
are available with still image and movie recording.  
When one of the preset white-balance settings is  
selected, an icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor  
to indicate the active white-balance setting. White bal-  
ance is set in the basic section of the recording-mode  
menu (p. 28). When auto reset (p.40) is active, the  
white balance will be reset to automatic white balance  
when the camera is turned off.  
Daylight - for outdoor and sunlit subjects.  
Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes.  
Tungsten - for incandescent lighting: household filament light bulbs.  
Automatic white balance  
The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene. In  
most cases, the auto setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images,  
even under mixed-lighting conditions. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance  
is set for the color temperature of the flash.  
Fluorescent - for fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.  
Shooting tips  
White balance cannot correct high-energy vapor lighting: sodium-vapor (yellow highway lights),  
or mercury vapor. For portraits under these lighting conditions, the flash can be used to over-  
power the ambient light. With landscapes containing these types of lights, set the white balance  
to the preset daylight setting.  
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Auto reset  
Digital zoom  
When auto reset is active, the following functions return to their program setting when  
the camera is turned off:  
Assisting the optical zoom is a 2X and 4X digital zoom. The digital zoom is activated in  
the custom section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28).  
Function  
Flash mode*  
Reset to  
Auto  
Page  
26  
The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the  
optical zoom in 0.2 steps up to 2X or 4X. Although the images recorded with the digital  
zoom are interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not be equal  
to images taken without the digital zoom; the greater the power of the digital zoom the  
lower the image quality. The effect of the digital zoom is visible on the LCD monitor  
only. The digital-zoom function is canceled if the LCD monitor is turned off (p. 52).  
Drive mode  
Single-frame advance  
Auto  
30  
White balance  
Camera sensitivity  
LCD monitor  
38  
Auto  
44  
Activate the digital zoom in the custom  
section of the recording mode menu.  
• The digital zoom will remain active until  
reset on the menu.  
Full display  
Wide focus frame  
52  
Spot focus area  
50  
*The flash mode is reset to autoflash with red eye reduction if autoflash with red eye  
reduction was last set, if not the mode will be reset to autoflash. See page 26 for  
information on flash modes.  
At the maximum telephoto position, press  
the zoom lever up to engage the digital  
zoom.  
• The zoom magnification will be displayed in  
the top right corner of the monitor.  
• To zoom out, press the zoom lever down.  
Auto reset is initially active. To prevent the camera resetting, this function can be turned  
off in the basic section of the menu. However, the camera will reset it the battery is  
removed for an extended period. An internal battery will protect the clock, calender, and  
camera settings for more than 24 hours if the camera is used for at least 5 minutes  
before the battery is removed.  
When using the movie-recording drive  
mode, the 4X digital zoom is active even  
when the 2X zoom is set.  
Exposure compensation will be disabled when the auto reset function is active and any  
previous exposure-compensation setting is canceled.  
Wide focus frame  
When the digital zoom  
is active, the wide  
focus frame and spot  
focus area (p.50) are  
enlarged.  
Spot focus area  
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Instant playback  
Voice memo  
Voice memo allows an audio track up to fifteen second to be recorded with a  
After a still image is captured, it can be displayed  
on the monitor for two seconds before being  
saved. Instant playback shows the last frame in  
the series when used with the continuous-  
advance drive mode (p. 31). When the LCD  
monitor is turned off (p. 52), it will automatically  
activate for the instant playback period.  
still image. The function is activated in the custom section of the recording-  
mode menu (p. 28). When the function is active, the white microphone icon is  
displayed on the LCD monitor. The voice memo must be set before taking a  
picture. It will remain in effect until reset. When the LCD monitor is turned off  
(p. 52), it will automatically activate for the voice-memo period.  
After an image is captured, a screen will  
appear indicating the audio recording has  
started. A bar graph (1) will display the  
amount of recording time remaining. To  
stop the recording, press the shutter-  
release button or enter button (2). The  
recording will automatically stop when  
the fifteen-second limit has elapsed.  
Microphone  
2
Instant playback can be activated in the custom  
section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28).  
When used with voice memo, the audio recording  
will begin after the image is played back.  
Voice memo is attached to the last image  
of a continuous-advance series (p. 31).  
When played back, images with voice-  
memo audio tracks have a note icon  
displayed with them (p. 55).  
Camera notes  
Images can be previewed immediately after they have been captured regardless  
if instant playback is active or not. Simply continue to hold down the shutter-  
release button after taking the picture to display the image on the monitor. Release  
the shutter button to end the playback. This function is disabled if the monitor is  
turned off or the continuous advance, movie, or the self-timer drive mode is used.  
When making audio recordings, be  
careful not to touch or cover the micro-  
phone. The quality of the recording is  
proportional to the subject to micro-  
phone distance. For best results, hold  
the camera approximately 20cm (8in)  
from your mouth.  
Recording audio.  
Stop  
1
Remaining recording time  
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Camera sensitivity - ISO  
LCD brightness  
Four camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200,  
400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to  
indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the  
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in eleven lev-  
els. After selecting the LCD brightness option and pressing  
the enter button on the menu (p. 28, 58), the LCD brightness  
screen will be displayed. Pressing and holding the display  
button will also active the LCD brightness screen.  
Low  
High  
more sensitive the film. Sensitivity can be activated in  
the custom section of the recording-mode menu  
Use the left and right keys (1) to adjust the brightness level;  
the monitor image will change accordingly. To set the level,  
press the enter button (2); the camera will return to the  
recording or playback mode. The LCD brightness level will  
affect both modes.  
The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sen-  
sitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and ISO  
160. When any other setting than auto is used, “ISO”  
and the set value will appear on the LCD monitor.  
Enter  
1
2
Auto-power-off menu settings  
A specific sensitivity setting can be selected. As the  
ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles. Like grain in silver-halide film that  
increases with speed, noise increases with the sensitivity in digital imaging ; an ISO  
setting of 50 will have the least noise and 400 will have the most.  
To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if an operation is not made with-  
in a certain period. To restore power, press the main switch. The length of the auto-  
power-off period can be changed in the setup 1 section of the recording and playback-  
mode menu (p. 28, 58): 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.  
Flash range and camera sensitivity  
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.  
Audio signals  
The camera’s audio signals can be turned off and on in the setup 1 section of the  
recording and playback-mode menu (p. 28, 58). When on, both tone signals and sound  
effects are used. The sound effect simulates a film camera when the shutter is  
released. The sound effects and tones can be turned off independently of each other.  
ISO setting  
AUTO  
50  
Flash range ( wide angle)  
0.25m ~ 3.2m (0.82ft. ~ 10.5ft)  
0.25m ~ 1.8m (0.82ft. ~ 5.9ft)  
0.25m ~ 2.5m (0.82 ft. ~8.2 ft)  
0.25m ~ 3.6m (0.82 ft. ~11.8 ft)  
0.25m ~ 5.1m (0.82 ft. ~16.7 ft)  
Flash range ( telephoto )  
0.25m ~ 2.5m (0.82ft. ~8.2ft)  
0.25m ~ 1.4m (0.82ft. ~4.6ft)  
0.25m ~ 2.0m (0.82ft. ~6.6ft)  
0.25m ~ 2.8m (0.82ft. ~9.2ft)  
0.25m ~ 4.0m (0.82ft. ~13.1ft)  
Menu setting  
Off  
All audio signals are turned off.  
100  
200  
400  
SoundFX only Shutter effect only. No tone signals during operation.  
w/o sound FX Tone signals only to indicate the camera operations.  
On  
Shutter effect and tone signals.  
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Imprinting the date and time  
Setting the 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. The date and time are set in the  
setup 1 section of the recording and playback-mode menu (p. 28, 58).  
The date 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 function is  
reset: a yellow bar is displayed next the frame  
counter on the monitor to indicate the imprinting  
function is active. Date imprinting is activated in the  
custom section of the recording-mode menu.  
When the Date/Time-set option is selected and  
Date/Time set  
entered, the date/time screen will be displayed. The  
left and right keys (1) are used to select the item to  
be changed and the zoom lever (2) is used to  
change the value. From left to right, the screen  
shows the year, month, day, hour, and minute. When  
the date and time have been adjusted, set the clock  
by pressing the enter button (3). The menu button  
cancels the screen without applying any changes.  
The date is imprinted in the lower right corner of  
the image when viewed horizontally. It is printed  
directly on the photograph writing over the image  
information. The date can be imprinted in three  
formats, see next page.  
Enter  
3
1
2
Setting the date format  
Camera Notes  
The date format that is displayed 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 enter button; the new format will be displayed on the  
menu. The date format does not affect date folder names (p. 67). The date format is  
set in the setup 1 section of the recording and playback-mode menu (p. 28, 58).  
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 on a computer  
with the DiMAGE Viewer software.  
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Exposure compensation  
Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain sub-  
jects. Exposure compensation can be used in these situations. For  
example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or  
a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured  
image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by  
+1 or +2 Ev will result in an image with normal tonal values.  
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. The exposure-compensation value will remain in effect until it has  
been reset.  
The exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured. When setting  
the exposure compensation, the amount of compensation is shown next to the  
exposure-compensation icon on the monitor. When set to any value other than 0.0, the  
icon will remain on the LCD monitor as a warning. To set the exposure compensation,  
the monitor must be on.  
In this example, the dark scene appears bright and washed-  
out on the LCD monitor. By decreasing the exposure by  
–1.5 Ev, the richness of the sunset is preserved.  
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What is an Ev?  
Use the left and right keys (1) to adjust  
the exposure-compensation value.  
• The LCD monitor will display the  
exposure-compensation icon and value.  
• Change in exposure compensation is  
visible in the live image on the monitor.  
Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one Ev will adjust the exposure calculated  
by the camera by a factor of two.  
Change in Ev Adjustment to exposure  
+2.0 Ev  
+1.0 Ev  
0.0 Ev  
4X as much light  
2X as much light  
Calculated exposure  
1/2 as much light  
1/4 as much light  
The adjustment in exposure will be  
automatically set after five seconds or  
when another camera button is  
pressed.  
–1.0 Ev  
–2.0 Ev  
When auto reset is active, exposure  
compensation is disabled. Any expo-  
sure-compensation value set will also  
be canceled when the auto-reset func-  
tion is turned on.  
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Spot AF  
The spot AF is used for selective focusing. Both focus and exposure are determined  
with the spot focus area.  
When auto reset (p.40) is active, the AF mode will reset to the wide focus frame when  
the camera is turned off.  
The spot focus area can be used with movie recording. The focus area must be set  
before recording.  
Press and hold the enter button (1) to  
switch between the wide focus frame  
When used with the digital zoom (p.41), spot focus area is  
enlarged.  
Wide focus frame  
Spot focus area  
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and the spot focus area. Place the sub-  
ject inside the spot focus area (2) and  
pressing the shutter-release button part-  
way down to lock the focus and the  
exposure. Focus lock (p.24) is active for  
off-center compositions. The focus sig-  
nals (p.25) will confirm the image is in  
focus. Press the shutter release button  
all the way down to take the picture (3).  
When the LCD monitor is off, the AF sys-  
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tem cannot be switched between wide  
and spot AF; the last AF mode set will be  
active. When the monitor display is live  
image only, switching between the wide  
and spot AF modes resets the display  
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mode to full.  
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Display button - recording mode  
A short guide to photography  
Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. This guide is an introduction to some basic  
photographic principles.  
The display-information button controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to  
the next position each time the button is pressed: full display, live image only, and mon-  
itor off. If the display button is pressed and held, the LCD-brightness adjustment screen  
will appear, see page 45.  
The zoom lens does not only affect 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 (telephoto  
position) to the subject, 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  
Battery power can be conserved by turning the monitor off and using the viewfinder to  
take pictures. However, because of parallax, the monitor should be used for subjects  
closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto  
position. When the flash-mode or menu button is pressed, the monitor will automatically  
turn on. The battery-condition and date-imprinting indicators can appear on the live  
image only display. The digital zoom is canceled and the AF area and exposure-com-  
pensation setting is fixed when the monitor is off. The monitor cannot be turned off in  
audio or movie recording. When the LCD monitor is off, it will automatically activate for  
the instant playback period. When auto reset is active, the LCD monitor will be reset to  
the full display when the camera is turned off.  
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.  
Full display  
Live image  
only  
Monitor  
off  
Display button  
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Viewing images and playing back audio recordings  
PLAYBACK MODE  
Playing back still images, movie clips, and audio recordings is simple. Slide the mode  
switch to the playback position (1) and use the left and right keys to scroll through the  
recordings on the memory card (2).  
This section details how to view and edit images on the camera. Basic operation of the  
playback mode is covered from page 54 to 60. Detailed descriptions of the playback  
menu settings follow the menu navigation section.  
A note icon at the bottom of the monitor  
indicates the image has an audio track.  
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To play back the audio track, press the  
enter button (3).  
Single-frame playback display  
• To cancel a voice memo or audio caption, press the  
menu button. To pause and restart an audio recording,  
press the enter button. Pressing the menu button  
cancels the playback.  
• During playback, the zoom lever adjusts the volume.  
The left key rewinds the audio track and the right key  
forwards in audio recording.  
Mode indicator  
Magnification display (p. 57)  
Still image  
Image size display (p. 35)  
Image quality indicator (p. 36)  
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Movie clip  
A movie-camera icon at the bottom of  
the monitor indicates a movie clip. To  
play back the movie clip, press the enter  
button (3).  
Time of recording  
Date of recording  
Play  
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4
Battery-condition  
indicator (p. 14)  
Audio-track indicator  
Print indicator (p. 64)  
E-mail copy indicator (p. 66)  
• To pause and restart the movie playback, press the  
enter button. Pressing the menu button cancels the  
playback.  
Folder number -  
file number (p. 80)  
• During playback, the zoom lever adjusts the volume.  
Deleting single images  
To delete a displayed file, press the flash-mode/delete  
button (4). A confirmation screen will appear.  
Lock indicator (p. 63)  
Frame number /  
total number of images  
Movie indicator  
Delete this frame?  
Yes No  
Use the left/right keys to highlight “YES.” “NO” will cancel  
the operation.  
An audio recording (p. 34) has no image data and so the LCD monitor will show a blue  
screen to indicate the audio file. The time and date of recording, lock status, frame  
number, and folder and file number are displayed.  
Press the enter button (3) to delete the file.  
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Display button - playback mode  
Enlarged playback  
The display button controls the display  
format. Each time the button is pressed, the  
display cycles through to the next format:  
full display, image only, index playback.  
In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged in six steps for closer  
examination: 1.5X, 2.0X, 2.5X, 3.0X, 3.5X, and 4.0X.  
With the image to be magnified displayed, press the zoom lever up  
to activate the enlarged playback mode.  
• The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
Full display  
Pressing the zoom lever up increases the image mag-  
nification. Pressing the zoom lever down decreases the  
image magnification.  
• The display button switches between showing  
the full display and image only.  
Display button  
Image only  
Scroll  
To scroll the image, press the enter button.  
• Pressing the enter button switches between the enlarged-  
playback and scroll screens.  
Index playback  
Use the left and right keys, and the  
zoom lever to scroll the image.  
In index playback, the left and right keys, and zoom lever moves the yellow border  
around the index thumbnails. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date  
of recording, audio-track indicator, the lock and printing status, e-mail copy indicator  
and the frame number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The  
accompanying audio track of the highlighted image can be played by pressing the enter  
button. When the display information button is pressed again, the highlighted image will  
be displayed in the single-frame playback mode.  
• To exit the enlarged playback mode, press the  
menu button.  
Zoom  
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Navigating the playback-mode menu  
Setup 1  
LCD brightness  
Basic  
Delete  
This frame  
Enter  
In playback mode, simply press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu is  
used to edit images and control camera operations.  
All frames  
Marked frames  
Power off  
30 minutes  
10 minutes  
5 minutes  
3 minutes  
1 minute  
Audio caption  
Lock  
Enter  
Activate the playback-mode menu with the menu button.  
This frame  
All frames  
Marked frames  
Unlock frames  
The “Basic” tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys  
to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are  
highlighted.  
Audio signals  
On  
SoundFX only  
w/o sound FX  
Off  
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the zoom lever to scroll through  
the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.  
Print  
This frame  
All frames  
Marked frames  
Cancel all  
Date/Time set  
Date format  
Enter  
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right key; the settings  
will be displayed with the current setting indicated by an arrow.  
• To return to the menu options, press the left key.  
YYYY/MM/DD  
MM/DD/YYYY  
DD/MM/YYYY  
E-mail copy  
This frame  
Marked frames  
Number of  
copies  
Use the zoom lever to highlight the new setting.  
• If “Enter” is displayed, press the enter button to display the setting screen.  
Setup 2  
Enter  
Format  
Folder name  
Std. form  
Date form  
Press the enter button to select the  
Basic  
Delete  
Setup 1 Setup 2  
-
highlighted setting.  
For information on  
frame-selection  
screens, see page 56.  
File # memory  
Video output  
On / Off  
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.  
Audio caption  
Lock  
-
-
-
-
NTSC  
PAL  
Yes No  
Choosing “Yes” will exe-  
cute the operation, “No”  
will cancel the operation  
Print  
Language  
Japanese  
English  
E-mail copy  
For information on the setup 1 section, see  
pages 45 to 47.Refer to the following sections  
for descriptions of the menu options and set-  
tings.  
Deutsch  
Français  
Español  
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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 and audio files to be chosen.  
Audio captioning  
A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function will  
also replace a voice-memo audio track recorded with an image. Audio captions cannot  
be attached to movie clips, nor can they over rewrite audio recordings.  
Display the image to which the audio caption will be attached.  
If the image is locked, unlock it using the basic section of the  
playback menu (p. 58).  
Pressing the zoom  
lever up selects the  
frame; when  
selected, an icon  
will appear next to  
the frame. Pressing  
the zoom lever  
down deselects the  
frame removing the  
icon.  
The left and right  
keys move the  
yellow border to  
select the frame.  
On the playback menu, highlight the “Enter” set-  
ting in the audio-caption option.  
Basic  
Delete  
Setup 1 Setup 2  
The menu button  
cancels the screen  
and any operation  
made.  
Press the enter button (1) to start recording.  
• If an audio track is already attached to the image  
file, a confirmation screen will appear. Choosing and  
entering “Yes” will start the audio caption recording  
replacing the previous audio track. “No” will cancel  
the audio-caption operation.  
Audio caption Enter  
Lock  
Sel.  
Confirm Enter  
Print  
E-mail copy  
The garbage-can icon indicates the frame is selected for deletion.  
The audio caption can be stopped during  
the fifteen-second recording period by  
pressing the enter button (2).  
The key icon indicates the image or audio file is locked or selected to be  
locked.  
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Recording audio.  
Stop  
The printer icon indicates the image is selected for printing. The number  
next to the icon shows if two or more copies are requested.  
The check icon indicates the image is selected to be copied for e-mail.  
Icons indicating the file type of the thumbnail image are displayed for movie, audio, and  
e-mail copy files when using the print or e-mail copy selection screens.  
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Deleting image and audio files  
Locking image and audio files  
Single, multiple, or all image or audio files on the memory card can be  
locked. A locked file cannot be erased by a playback menu delete function.  
Important images should be locked.  
Deleting permanently erases the image or audio file. Once deleted, a file  
cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting files.  
The lock option has four settings:  
Single, multiple, or all image or audio files on the memory card can be  
deleted with the playback-mode menu. Before a file is deleted, a  
confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation,  
“No” will cancel the operation. Single files can also be deleted with the flash-  
mode/delete button in the playback-mode (p.55).  
This frame - The frame displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be locked. If the  
this-frame option is used with a locked image, the image will be unlocked.  
All frames - All image and audio files on the memory card will be locked.  
The delete option has three settings:  
Marked frames - To lock or unlock multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the  
frame-selection screen will be displayed. Use the left and right keys to highlight the  
image or audio recording to be locked. Pressing the zoom lever up will mark the frame  
with the key icon. To unlock a file, highlight it with the yellow border and press the  
zoom lever down; the key icon will disappear. Continue until all the files to be locked  
are marked. Press the enter button to lock the marked frames, or press the menu  
button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.  
This frame - The image or recording displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be  
deleted.  
All frames - All unlocked files on the memory card will be deleted.  
Marked frames - To delete multiple image or audio files. When this setting is chosen,  
the frame-selection screen will be displayed. Use the left and right keys to highlight the  
first file to be deleted. Pressing the zoom lever up will mark the frame with the garbage-  
can icon. To deselect a file for deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press the  
zoom lever down; the garbage-can icon will disappear. Continue until all the files to be  
deleted are marked. Press the enter button to continue (a confirmation screen will  
appear), or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback  
menu. On the confirmation screen, highlighting and entering “Yes” will delete the  
marked files.  
Unlock frames - All files in the folder will be unlocked. When selected, a confirmation  
screen will appear; highlighting and entering “Yes” will unlock all files on the card.  
Locking an image will protect it from a delete function. However, the formatting function  
(p. 70) will erase all data on a memory card whether locked or not.  
The delete function will only erase unlocked image or audio files. If a file is locked, it  
must be unlocked before it can be deleted. If an image file has a voice memo or audio  
caption attached, both the image and audio file will be deleted.  
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About DPOF  
This camera is supported by DPOF version 1.1. 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 card  
slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is  
automatically made on the memory card to store it (p. 82).  
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. Use the  
zoom lever to set the number of copies desired. If the all-frames setting was used to  
create a print order, any additional images saved afterwards on the memory card will  
not be included in the order. The print icon is displayed with selected images in  
playback mode. If more than one copy of the image is ordered, the number of copies  
will be displayed next to the icon.  
Creating a DPOF print order  
After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file will still remain on the memory card.  
The DPOF files must be canceled manually. DPOF files cannot be created for images  
captured with another camera. DPOF data created on other cameras will not be  
recognized.  
The print menu option is used to set an order for standard prints from still  
images on the memory card. Single, multiple, or all images can be printed.  
When selecting images, take care not to select an e-mail copy (p. 66) of an  
original picture as the print quality may be lower. E-mail copies are indicated  
with an envelope icon.  
The print option has four settings:  
Minolta History  
This-frame - To create a DPOF file for the image displayed or highlighted in playback mode.  
All-frames - To create a DPOF file for all still images on the memory card.  
Innovation and creativity has always been a  
driving force behind Minolta products. The  
Electro-zoom X was purely an exercise in  
camera design. It was unveiled at Photokina  
in Germany in 1966.  
Marked frames - To chose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies  
for each image varies. When selected, the frame selection screen will appear. Use the left  
and right keys to highlight an image to be printed. Pressing the zoom lever up will mark the  
image with the printer icon. The number next to the icon indicates the number of copies of  
that image will be printed. Pressing the zoom lever up will increase the number of copies,  
pressing the zoom lever down will decrease the number. A maximum of nine copies can be  
ordered. To deselect an image for printing, press the zoom lever down until the the number  
of copies reaches zero and the printer icon disappears. Continue until all the images to be  
printed are marked. Press the enter button to create the DPOF file, or press the menu  
button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.  
The Electro-zoom X was an electronically  
controlled aperture-priority mechanical SLR  
with a built-in 30 - 120mm f/3.5 zoom lens  
giving twenty 12 X 17mm images on a roll of  
16mm film. The shutter-release button and  
battery chamber are located in the grip. Only  
a few prototypes were built making it one of  
Minolta’s rarest cameras.  
Cancel all - To delete the DPOF print files. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear;  
highlighting and entering “Yes” will cancel the print order.  
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E-mail Copy  
Folder name  
All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names come in two  
formats: standard and date.  
E-mail copy makes a economy 640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original  
still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. Images with voice  
memos are copied with their audio files. Copies of locked images are  
unlocked. DPOF information is not copied. Movie clips and audio files  
cannot be copied, and E-mail copies cannot be recopied. The e-mail copy function is  
selected in the basic section of the playback-mode menu.  
Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named  
100MLT15. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which will  
increase by one each time a new folder is created. The next three letters  
100MLT15  
refer to Minolta, and the last two numbers indicate the camera used; 15  
(Standard)  
indicates a DiMAGE Xi.  
E-mail copy option has two settings:  
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  
This-frame - To copy the file displayed or highlighted in playback mode. Selecting this  
menu option will automatically start the e-mail copy routine.  
registers for the day: 101YMMDD. The folder 10121012 was created in  
10121012  
(Date)  
2002 on October 12th.  
Marked frames - To copy single or multiple files. When selected, the frame-selection  
screen will appear; highlight the file to be e-mail copied with the yellow border and then  
push the zoom lever up to mark it with the check icon. To deselect a file to be copied,  
highlight the selected thumbnail and push the zoom lever down; the check icon will  
disappear. Continue until all the files to be copied are marked. Press the enter button to  
start the e-mail copy routine.  
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 different day will 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. For more information on folder  
organization and file names, see page 82.  
If the memory card does not have the enough space to create the copy, or a movie,  
audio, or e-mail file is selected, a warning message will be displayed.  
When the copy is made, a screen will appear to indicate the folder name containing the  
copied images. Press the enter button to compete the operation and return to the  
menu.  
E-mail copy images are placed in a folder designated by EM. The e-mail copy images  
will be stored in the same folder until the number of images exceed 9,999. When more  
than 9,999 copies have been made, a new folder with a serial number one greater than  
the last folder will be made for the next 9,999 copies. See the memory card folder  
organization section on page 80. The e-mail copy indicator is displayed with copied  
image in playback mode  
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Setting the menu language  
File Number (#) Memory  
1
The menu language is set on the setup 2 section of  
the playback menu. Turn the camera on by pressing  
the main switch near the shutter-release button (1).  
Slide the mode switch to the playback position (2).  
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 # memory is  
disabled, the image file name will have a number one greater than the last image saved  
in the folder. File number starts from 0001 when all the frames are deleted, an empty card  
is inserted, or the folder is changed. File # memory does not affect E-mail copies.  
2
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.  
Press the menu button to active the play-  
back menu.  
Use the right key to highlight the  
setup 2 tab at the top of the menu.  
To initialize a new memory card with the file numbers starting with “0001,” turn off file  
number memory, insert a new card, and turn the camera off and on. The file number  
memory can be reactivated.  
Use the zoom lever to highlight the  
language menu option.  
File number memory will reset it the battery is removed for an extended period. An  
internal battery will protect the clock, calender, and camera settings for more than 24  
hours if the camera is used for at least 5 minutes before the battery is removed.  
Press the right key. The lan-  
guage settings will appear on  
the right side of the menu.  
Basic  
Setup 1 Setup 2  
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Format  
Folder name Std.form  
File # memory Off  
Use the zoom lever to select  
the language.  
Video output NTSC  
Press the enter button to set the  
selected language. The playback  
menu will be displayed.  
Language  
English  
Playback menu: setup 2 section  
Press the menu button to close the  
playback menu.  
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Formatting memory cards  
Viewing images on a television  
It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a AV-out  
terminal to make the connection using the supplied AV cable. The camera is compatible  
with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in  
the setup 2 section of the playback menu (p. 58).  
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  
card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect  
them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory card  
using the camera; never use a computer to format a card.  
1. Turn off the television and the camera.  
2. Insert the AV cable into the camera’s AV-out / USB terminal.  
When the format option is selected and entered, a confirmation screen will appear.  
Choosing “Yes” will format the card, choosing “No” will cancel the formatting operation.  
A screen will appear to indicate the card has been formatted.  
3. Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video and audio  
input terminals on the television.  
• The yellow plug is for the video output. The white plug is for the  
monaural audio output.  
If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need  
to be formatted. A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted  
before being used.  
4. Turn the television on.  
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5. Set the television to the video channel.  
Video output  
6. Turn the camera on and slide the mode switch to  
the playback position.  
Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 71). The video output can be  
changed between NTSC and PAL. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe  
uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back  
images on your television set.  
• The camera’s monitors will not activate when the  
camera is attached to a television. The playback-  
mode display will be visible on the television  
screen.  
7. View images as described in the  
playback section.  
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• Use the television controls to adjust the  
volume of the audio playback.  
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Connecting the camera to a computer  
DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer.  
The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the bat-  
tery. For users with Windows 98, 98SE, or Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on  
how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer  
(Windows 98 - p. 75, OS 8.6 - p. 78).  
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.  
DiMAGE Xi system requirements  
Start up the computer.  
• The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.  
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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 operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to  
support USB interface. The following operating systems are compatible with the  
camera:  
Insert the memory card into the camera.  
• Confirm that the correct card is in the camera. To change the memory card while the  
camera is connected to a computer, see page 79.  
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IBM PC / AT Compatible  
Macintosh  
Remove the USB-port cover. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the cam-  
era.  
• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.  
• The USB-port cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.  
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Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000  
Professional, and XP.  
Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.2.2,  
Mac OS X 10.1 ~ 10.1.5  
Check the Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:  
North America: http://www.minoltausa.com  
Attach the other end of the  
USB cable to the comput-  
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Europe:  
http://www.minoltaeurope.com/pe/digital/languages__stage.html  
er’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  
Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on  
the included DiMAGE software CD-ROM (p. 75). Users with Mac OS 8.6 will need to  
download and install a USB mass-storage device from the Apple web site (p. 78). No  
special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.  
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Customers who have bought a DiMAGE 7, 5, S304, S404, 2330, or X 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 software CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE Xi with a  
computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of the DiMAGE 7,  
5, S304, S404, 2330, or X.  
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camera from operating  
properly.  
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Turn on the camera to initiate the USB connection.  
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Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE  
• While the camera is connected to a computer, the  
data-transfer screen will be displayed.  
The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatical-  
ly, 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.  
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.  
Automatic Installation  
Windows XP  
Before connecting the camera to the  
computer, place the DiMAGE soft-  
ware CD-ROM in the CD-ROM  
drive. The DiMAGE installer menu  
should automatically activate. To  
automatically install the Windows 98  
USB driver, click on the starting-up-  
the-USB-device-driver-installer but-  
ton. A window will appear to confirm  
that the driver should be installed;  
click “Yes” to continue.  
The volume name varies between the  
brand of memory card.  
Mac  
Mac OSX  
Windows  
When the driver has been success-  
fully installed, a window will appear.  
Click “OK.”  
Restart the com-  
puter before con-  
necting the cam-  
era (p. 73).  
If the computer does not recognize  
the camera, disconnect the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the connection  
procedure above. For users with Windows operating systems, the diver software can  
be uninstalled in the event of an error during installation. See page 88 for instructions.  
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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 73.  
The add new hardware wizard will confirm  
the location of the driver. Click “Next” to  
install the driver in the system.  
• One of three drivers may be located:  
MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or  
USBSTRG.inf.  
When the camera is plugged into the com-  
puter, the operating system will detect the  
new device and the add-new-hardware-  
wizard window will open. Place the  
DiMAGE software CD-ROM in the CD-  
ROM drive. Click “Next.”  
• The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will  
vary between computers.  
The last window will confirm the driver has  
been installed. Click “Finish” to close the  
add new hardware wizard. Restart the  
computer.  
Choose the recommended search for a  
suitable driver. Click “Next.”  
Choose to specify the location of the dri-  
ver. The browse window can be used to  
indicate the driver location. When the  
location is shown in the window, click  
“Next.”  
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 80.  
• The driver should be located in the CD-  
ROM drive at :\Win98\USB.  
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Connecting to Mac OS 8.6  
To access this camera with a computer with Mac OS 8.6, the USB storage support  
1.3.5.smi must be installed first. This software is supplied by Apple Computer, Inc. free  
of charge. It can be downloaded from the Apple web site at http://www.apple.com.  
Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode  
Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is attached to a  
computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not disconnected properly.  
Windows 98 and 98SE  
To download and install this software, follow the  
instruction on the Apple web site. Always read the  
attached terms and conditions before installing any  
new software.  
1. Turn off the camera.  
Never remove the  
USB cable while the  
viewfinder indicator  
lamp is lit!  
2. Disconnect the USB cable.  
3.Change the memory card.  
4.Reconnect the USB cable.  
5.Turn on the camera to remake  
the USB connection.  
QuickTime system requirements  
QuickTime 5 is used for viewing movie  
clips and playing audio files. To install  
Windows Me, 2000 professional, and XP  
1.Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 74).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Disconnect the USB cable.  
4.Change the memory card.  
5.Reconnect the USB cable.  
6.Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
IBM PC / AT Compatible  
Pentium-based computer  
QuickTime, follow the instructions in the  
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT, Me,  
or 2000 Professional, XP  
installer. Macintosh users can download  
the latest version of QuickTime free of  
charge from the Apple Computer web  
site: http://www.apple.com.  
32MB or more of RAM  
Sound Blaster or compatible sound card  
DirectX 3.0 or later recommended  
Macintosh  
1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 75).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
Auto power off - data-transfer mode  
3. Disconnect the USB cable.  
4. Change the memory card.  
5. Reconnect the USB cable.  
6. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
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 warn-  
ing may appear on the computer monitor. Click “OK.” Neither the camera or computer  
will be damaged in this operation. 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  
Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer. Do not  
change the name of a file on the card or add a date to the card with a computer. Never  
format the memory card from the computer; always use the camera to format the card  
(p. 58, 70).  
Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and  
audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. To  
copying images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the  
file icon into a location in the computer.  
The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the  
image on the camera. As images are deleted on the camera, the frame counter will  
adjust itself to show the number of images on the memory card and reassign the frame  
numbers accordingly. The file numbers 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 file number in the folder.  
Drive Icon  
The misc. folder contains  
DPOF print files (p. 60).  
Dcim  
Misc  
When the file number 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 100MLT15 to  
101MLT15. When a DPOF file is created for a print order (p. 64), a misc. folder is  
automatically made for the file.  
The MLTEM. folder  
contains e-mail  
copy images.(p.66)  
100MLT15 10121012 102MLTEM  
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.  
PICT0001.TIF  
PICT0002.JPG  
PICT0002.WAV  
PICT0003.MOV  
Movie clip  
PICT0004.WAV  
Audio recording  
If an image is opened in a image-processing application that does not support exif tag data,  
and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the exif tag information will be  
erased. When using software other than the DiMAGE Viewer, always rename the image file to  
protect the exif tag data.  
Fine, standard, or  
economy image  
PICT0002’s  
voice-memo or  
audio-caption  
file  
PICT0001.THM  
Super-fine image  
Image-file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a tif, jpg,  
mov, or thm extension. Voice-memo and audio caption files have a wav extension and  
the file name corresponds to its image file. Audio recordings also use the wav  
extension. The thumbnail images (thm) are produced with super-fine images and are  
only used in camera operation.  
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Disconnecting the camera from a computer  
Windows 98 and 98SE  
The hardware devices to be stopped will be  
displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on  
it then click “Stop.”  
Never remove the  
USB cable while the  
viewfinder indicator  
lamp is lit!  
Confirm the indicator lamp is not lit.  
Turn off the camera and then dis-  
connect the USB cable.  
A confirmation screen will appear to  
indicate the devices to be stopped.  
Clicking “OK” will stop the device.  
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.  
A third and final screen will appear  
to indicate the camera can be safe-  
ly disconnected from the computer;  
click OK. Turn the mode dial to  
another position and then discon-  
nect the USB cable.  
Click on the small window to stop  
the device. The safe-to-remove-  
hardware window will open. Turn  
off the camera and then discon-  
nect the USB cable.  
Macintosh  
When more than one external device are connected to the computer, repeat the proce-  
dure 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.  
Confirm the indicator lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and  
drop it into the trash.  
Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera.  
• If the USB cable is disconnected before performing the first step, an alert message will  
appear. Always complete the first step before disconnecting the USB cable.  
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APPENDIX  
Solution  
This section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems  
or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Minolta service  
facility listed on the back cover of this manual.  
Problem Symptom  
Cause  
Make sure the subject is within  
the autofocus range of 25cm  
(0.8ft.) to infinity.  
Subject is too close.  
Problem Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Focus signal  
is red and the  
viewfinder  
The battery is dead.  
Recharge the battery (p. 12).  
The auto-power-off func-  
tion has shut down the  
camera.  
indicator lamp  
is green and  
blinking quick-  
Turn the camera on using the  
main switch.  
A special situation is pre-  
venting the autofocus  
system from focusing  
(p.25)  
Nothing dis-  
The camera  
Use the focus-lock function to  
focus on an object at the same  
distance as the subject (p. 24).  
played on the  
ly.  
will not work.  
Pictures are  
not sharp.  
the monitor.  
Check that the adapter is con-  
nected to the camera and a  
live electrical outlet (p. 15).  
The AC adapter is not  
connected properly.  
Pictures are  
taken indoors  
or in low-light  
situations with-  
out flash.  
Slow shutter speeds  
result in blurred images  
when the camera is  
hand-held.  
The memory card is full  
and unable to store an  
Insert a new memory card (p.  
16), delete some images (p.  
Use a tripod or the built-in flash  
(p. 26).  
“000” is dis-  
played on the  
image at the image-quali- 58), or change the image-qual-  
frame counter. ty or image-size setting  
ity or image-size setting (p.  
28).  
on the camera.  
Only one pic-  
ture can be  
taken with  
continuous  
drive.  
Shutter will  
Change the image-quality set-  
ting (p. 28).  
No-card warn-  
The image quality is set to super fine.  
The subject is beyond the flash range:  
not release.  
ing appears  
No memory card in the  
camera.  
Insert a memory card (p.16).  
on the moni-  
tor.  
While using  
Card-locked  
warning  
appears on  
the monitor.  
flash, the pic- wide-angle position - 0.25m ~ 3.2m (0.8 ft.  
Unlock the memory card using  
the write-protect switch (p.17).  
Move closer to the subject.  
Memory card is locked.  
tures are too  
dark.  
~ 10.5 ft.), telephoto position - 0.25m ~  
2.5m (0.8 ft. ~ 8.2ft.)(p. 27).  
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The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder can be used to diag-  
nose camera operations. The lamp colors change between  
green, red, and orange, and the lamp can glow steadily or blink  
at two rates.  
Problem Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Subject  
Viewfinder was used for framing. Parallax  
is apparent with subjects closer than 1m  
appears too  
Only use the LCD monitor for  
framing with close subjects.  
far to the right (3ft.) at the zooms’ wide-angle position or  
in the image.  
3m (10ft) at the telephoto position.  
Color  
State  
Indication  
Steady  
Camera ready to take an image.  
Part of the  
Viewfinder  
The lens was partially  
covered with an object or  
finger.  
image area is was used to  
hidden behind capture the  
a dark object. image.  
When using the viewfinder,  
take care not to cover the lens.  
Camera-shake warning - shutter speed is below the  
limit where the camera can be safely hand-held. Use  
flash (p. 26) or tripod.  
Blinking  
slowly  
Green  
The camera cannot focus. The subject is closer than  
0.25m (0.8ft.) or a special situation is preventing the  
autofocus system from focusing (p. 25).  
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.  
Blinking  
quickly  
Power is insufficient for camera operation.  
The flash is charging (the shutter cannot be released).  
The memory card is locked.  
About the Lithium-ion Battery Charger AC Cord  
The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord  
in the region it was purchased.  
Blinking  
quickly  
Red  
Region  
Japan (100V)  
Product number  
APC-100  
The memory card is full.  
The memory card cannot be used with the camera  
and may need to be formatted.  
Europe (except for Great Britain), China, Korea, Singapore (220-230V)  
Great Britain, Hong Kong (220V-240V)  
United States, Canada, Taiwan (110V-120V)  
APC-110  
APC-120  
Blinking  
quickly  
APC-130  
Orange  
The camera is accessing the memory card.  
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SYSTEM ACCESSORIES (sold separately)  
Removing the driver software - Windows  
Marine Case MC-DG110  
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.  
Protects the camera down to a depth of 30m (approximately  
100ft.) underwater. The extremely compact shell retains the  
camera’s portability while protecting it from the elements on  
land or sea. All camera operations are available when the case  
is sealed. Availability depends on the region. Contact your local  
dealer or an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details.  
2.Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu.  
Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel. Click on the performance  
and maintenance category. Click “System” to open the system properties window.  
AC Adapter AC-4 or AC-5  
3. Windows 2000 and XP: select the hardware tab in the properties window and click  
the device-manager button.  
The AC adapter allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC  
adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during peri-  
ods of heavy use. AC adapter model AC-4 is for use in North America, Japan and  
Taiwan, and AC -5 is for use in all other regions.  
Windows 98 and Me: click the device-manager tab in the properties window.  
Others  
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.  
Camera Case CS-DG-110  
Metal Chain Neck Strap  
Lithium-ion Battery NP-200  
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 “uninstall.” 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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APPENDIX  
Camera care  
Batteries  
• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.  
• Turn off the camera when transporting.  
• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recom-  
mend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries  
can recover their power when they warm up.  
• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing the battery  
or 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.  
• Do not store the battery when it is fully charged.  
• When storing the battery for extended periods, recharge the battery for five minutes  
every six months. The battery may not be able to be recharged if completely exhaust-  
ed.  
• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plas-  
tic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room tem-  
perature before removing it from the bag.  
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 parti-  
cles. Wiping may scratch the surface.  
• To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then, if necessary, moist-  
en a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens.  
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.  
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.  
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.  
• Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.  
• Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.  
Storage  
• 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.  
• The disuse of a card for an extended period.  
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. When not in  
use for long periods, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying  
agent.  
• Remove the battery 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.  
• Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary.  
The storage capability of the memory card will diminish with extended use. Minolta has  
no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the  
card data be made.  
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LCD monitor care  
APPENDIX  
The following marks may be found on the product:  
• Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology, there may  
occasionally be a lack of color or bright points on the LCD monitor.  
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently dam-  
aged.  
• In a cold environment, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the  
camera warms up, the display will function normally.  
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.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
• The LCD monitor may be slow to react in low temperatures or may turn dark in a hot  
environment. When the camera reaches normal operating temperature, the display  
will function normally.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation  
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may  
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by  
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's  
Digital Camera:  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
Copyright  
authority to operate the equipment. This equipment 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 harmful 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 determined 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:  
• 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 with-  
out approval and can infringe on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be  
used under the provisions within the copyright laws.  
Before important events or journeys  
• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and recharge the battery.  
• 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.  
• Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunc-  
tion.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Tested by the Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.  
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.  
Questions and service  
• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to  
the Minolta distributor in your area.  
• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility.  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
APPENDIX  
Approximately 170 frames: based on Minolta’s stan-  
dard test method: NP-200 lithium-ion battery, LCD  
monitor off, full-size images (2048 X 1536), standard  
image quality, no instant playback, no voice memo,  
flash used with 50% of the frames.  
Number of effective pixels:  
CCD:  
3.2 million  
1/2.7-type interline complementary-color CCD with a  
total of 3.3 million pixels.  
Automatic (between ISO 50 - 160 equivalent),  
ISO50, 100, 200, 400  
Camera sensitivity (ISO):  
Aspect ratio:  
4:3  
Battery performance (playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 110 min.  
Based on Minolta’s standard test method: NP-200  
lithium-ion battery, LCD monitor on, no audio play-  
back.  
Lens construction:  
Maximum aperture:  
Focal length:  
Focusing range:  
Autofocusing system:  
Shutter:  
Shutter speeds:  
Built-in flash recycling time:  
Viewfinder:  
9 elements in 8 groups.  
f/2.8 - f/3.6  
5.7 - 17.1 mm (35mm equivalent: 37 - 111 mm)  
0.25 m - infinity (from the front of the camera)  
Video AF  
CCD electronic shutter plus mechanical shutter  
2 - 1/1000s  
Approximately 6 seconds  
Optical real-image zoom viewfinder.  
3.8 cm TFT color  
External power source:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
AC adapter (AC-4 or AC-5)  
84.5 (W) X 72 (H) X 20 (D) mm  
Approximately 130g  
(without battery or recording media)  
0° - 40°C  
5 - 85% (noncondensing)  
Operating temperature:  
Operating humidity:  
Monitor LCD:  
Monitor field of view:  
A/D conversion:  
Recording media:  
File formats:  
Approximately 100%  
12 bits  
SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards  
JPEG, TIFF, motion JPEG (MOV), WAV. DCF 1.0  
and DPOF compliant.  
Lithium-ion Battery NP-200  
Voltage:  
Weight:  
3.7V  
20g  
Dimensions  
31.5 (W) X 52.6 (H) X 6.5 (D) mm  
Print Image Matching:  
Menu languages:  
Video output:  
Yes  
Battery Charger BC-200  
Input voltage:  
Weight:  
Japanese, English, German, French, and Spanish  
NTSC and PAL  
Minolta NP-200 lithium-ion battery.  
AC100-240V, 50/60Hz  
75g  
65 (W) X 80 (H) X 25.8 (D) mm  
Battery:  
Dimensions  
Battery performance (recording): Approximately 120 frames: based on Minolta’s stan-  
dard test method: NP-200 lithium-ion battery, LCD  
monitor on, full-size images (2048 X 1536), standard  
image quality, no instant playback, no voice memo,  
flash used with 50% of the frames.  
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and  
are subject to change without notice.  
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