Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z3 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
9222-2733-11 MS-A406/0406/109678  
For proper and safe use  
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.  
WARNING  
Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which  
may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.  
• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.  
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.  
• Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.  
• Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.  
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries.  
• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.  
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels.  
• When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger.  
• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye  
with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your  
skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.  
Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations  
for battery disposal.  
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• Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inap-  
propriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside  
the product is touched.  
• Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is  
dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The  
flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The contin-  
ued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.  
• Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor imme-  
diately if an object is swallowed.  
• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with  
the product or parts.  
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.  
• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which  
may lead to an accident.  
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident.  
• Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid  
enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue  
use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire  
or electric shock.  
• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thin-  
ner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the prod-  
uct. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.  
• When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adapter unit when  
removing it from an outlet.  
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged  
cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the bat-  
teries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use. The continued use of  
a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.  
Take the product to a Konica Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.  
• Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of  
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after han-  
dling.  
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For proper and safe use  
CAUTION  
• Do not point the lens directly at the sun, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the camera  
is not in use.  
• Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or  
trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries  
caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.  
• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.  
• The lens retracts when the camera is turned off. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may  
cause injury.  
• The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.  
• Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods  
of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.  
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large  
amount of energy which may cause burns.  
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid  
from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin,  
wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes, immedi-  
ately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor.  
• When using the AC adapter, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.  
• Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged.  
• Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result.  
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergen-  
cies.  
• Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use.  
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About this manual  
The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. This section of the manual  
covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for  
recording, viewing, and deleting images.  
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections con-  
cisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the  
navigation sections.  
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................10  
Getting up and running........................................................................................................................12  
Attaching the strap and lens cap............................................................................................12  
Inserting batteries....................................................................................................................13  
Battery condition indicator......................................................................................................14  
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................14  
Connecting the optional AC adapter ......................................................................................15  
Changing the memory card.....................................................................................................16  
Turning on the camera and displays.......................................................................................17  
Setting the date and time........................................................................................................18  
Setting the menu language .....................................................................................................19  
Basic recording....................................................................................................................................20  
Handling the camera...............................................................................................................20  
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................20  
Recording images automatically.............................................................................................21  
Basic recording operation.......................................................................................................22  
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Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection.........................................................................23  
Focus lock...............................................................................................................................24  
Focus range.............................................................................................................................24  
Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................25  
Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................25  
Flash modes............................................................................................................................26  
Flash range - auto-recording mode ........................................................................................27  
Camera-shake warning...........................................................................................................27  
i+ button..................................................................................................................................28  
Adjusting monitor brightness ..................................................................................................28  
Digital subject programs .........................................................................................................29  
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Table of contents  
Basic playback.....................................................................................................................................30  
Single-frame playback and histogram display........................................................................30  
Viewing and rotating images...................................................................................................31  
Deleting single images ............................................................................................................31  
i+ button..................................................................................................................................32  
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................33  
Advanced recording.............................................................................................................................34  
Recording mode display .........................................................................................................34  
Macro ......................................................................................................................................35  
Program (P) exposure mode ...................................................................................................36  
Aperture priority (A) exposure mode.......................................................................................36  
Shutter priority (S) exposure mode .........................................................................................37  
Manual (M) exposure mode ....................................................................................................38  
Time exposures.......................................................................................................................39  
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................40  
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................41  
Focus area selection ...............................................................................................................42  
Attaching an accessory flash..................................................................................................43  
Navigating the recording menus .............................................................................................44  
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................46  
Self-timer.................................................................................................................................47  
Using the continuous-advance modes ...................................................................................48  
Continuous-advance notes.....................................................................................................49  
Using the progressive-capture modes....................................................................................50  
Progressive-capture notes ......................................................................................................51  
Bracketing..................................................................................................................... ..........52  
What is an Ev? ........................................................................................................................53  
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................54  
Auto DSP.................................................................................................................................56  
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................56  
Focus modes...........................................................................................................................57  
White balance..........................................................................................................................58  
Automatic white balance .................................................................................................58  
Preset white balance .......................................................................................................58  
Custom white balance.....................................................................................................59  
Full-time AF .............................................................................................................................60  
Flash mode..............................................................................................................................60  
Flash compensation................................................................................................................60  
Metering modes ......................................................................................................................61  
Camera sensitivity - ISO .........................................................................................................62  
Flash range and camera sensitivity.................................................................................62  
Color mode..............................................................................................................................63  
Contrast...................................................................................................................................63  
Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................64  
Custom key function ...............................................................................................................65  
Quality (Movie).........................................................................................................................66  
Frame rate ...............................................................................................................................66  
Movie file sizes........................................................................................................................66  
Movie mode.............................................................................................................................67  
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A short guide to photography..............................................................................................................68  
Advanced playback..............................................................................................................................70  
Playing back movies ...............................................................................................................70  
Capturing a movie frame.........................................................................................................70  
Navigating the playback menu................................................................................................72  
Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................74  
Delete ......................................................................................................................................75  
Format .....................................................................................................................................76  
Lock.........................................................................................................................................77  
Copy and E-mail Copy............................................................................................................78  
Copy ................................................................................................................................79  
E-mail Copy.....................................................................................................................79  
Slide Show ..............................................................................................................................80  
About DPOF ............................................................................................................................82  
DPOF setup.............................................................................................................................82  
Date print.................................................................................................................................83  
Index print ...............................................................................................................................83  
Viewing images on a television ...............................................................................................84  
Setup menu .........................................................................................................................................85  
Opening the setup menu.........................................................................................................85  
Navigating the setup menu .....................................................................................................86  
LCD monitor brightness..........................................................................................................88  
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................88  
Instant playback......................................................................................................................88  
Lens accessory .......................................................................................................................89  
Language.................................................................................................................................89  
File number (#) memory ..........................................................................................................89  
Folder name ............................................................................................................................90  
Noise reduction .......................................................................................................................90  
Date and time setup................................................................................................................91  
Date imprinting........................................................................................................................91  
Reset default ...........................................................................................................................92  
Audio signals...........................................................................................................................93  
Focus signal ............................................................................................................................94  
Shutter FX................................................................................................................................94  
Volume.....................................................................................................................................94  
Video output............................................................................................................................94  
Transfer mode .........................................................................................................................95  
Self-timer.................................................................................................................................95  
Anti-shake system...................................................................................................................95  
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Table of contents  
Data-transfer mode..............................................................................................................................97  
System requirements ..............................................................................................................97  
Connecting the camera to a computer...................................................................................98  
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE....................................................................................99  
Automatic installation ......................................................................................................99  
Manual installation.........................................................................................................100  
Memory card folder organization ..........................................................................................102  
Auto power save - data-transfer mode.................................................................................103  
Disconnecting the camera ...................................................................................................104  
Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition.............................................................................104  
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP .....................................................................104  
Macintosh ......................................................................................................................105  
Changing the memory card .................................................................................................106  
Uninstalling the driver software - Windows ..........................................................................107  
PictBridge..............................................................................................................................108  
Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................109  
Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................110  
Appendix  
.......................................................................................................................................114  
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................114  
Care and storage...................................................................................................................116  
Camera care ..................................................................................................................116  
Storage ..........................................................................................................................116  
Cleaning.........................................................................................................................116  
LCD monitor care ..........................................................................................................117  
Batteries.........................................................................................................................117  
Operating temperatures and conditions........................................................................117  
Memory cards................................................................................................................118  
Before important events and journeys ..........................................................................119  
Copyright .......................................................................................................................119  
Questions and service...................................................................................................119  
QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................120  
VideoImpression 2 system requirements..............................................................................120  
Technical specifications ........................................................................................................122  
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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. 116).  
Shutter-release button  
Flash (p. 26)  
Speaker  
Microphone  
Strap eyelet (p. 12)  
USB / AV / DC termi-  
nal cover  
Lens*  
Self-timer lamp (p. 47)  
The battery-chamber door (p. 13) and tripod socket are located on the bottom of the body.  
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Names of parts  
Accessory shoe (p. 43)  
Diopter-adjustment  
Exposure-mode dial (p. 21, 29, 36 - 40)  
Macro button (p. 35)  
dial (p. 17)  
Flash-mode button (p. 26)  
Viewfinder* (p. 17)  
LCD monitor*  
Zoom lever  
(p. 20)  
Controller  
Access lamp  
Main switch  
Mode switch  
Menu button  
Quick View / Delete button (p. 30, 31)  
Information button (p. 28, 32)  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
Attaching the strap and lens cap  
Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An  
optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer.  
Availability varies with region.  
Pass one of the small loops of the lens-cap strap through the eyelet on  
the lens cap (1). Pass the other loop through the first loop and tighten  
(2).  
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1
Pass the end of the neck strap through the lens-cap strap and strap eyelet  
on the camera body (3).  
Thread the strap through the inside of the buckle  
as shown (4). Repeat with the other end of the  
strap.  
3
4
Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the outside tabs  
of the lens cap to remove or attach. When the camera is  
not in use, always replace the lens cap.  
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Getting up and running  
Inserting batteries  
This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Do not use other types of AA bat-  
teries. The camera should be off when replacing batteries.  
2
To open the battery-chamber door, slide the door toward the side of the  
camera (1) to release the safety catch. Lift the door to open (2).  
1
Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside of the bat-  
tery-chamber door. Confirm the positive and negative battery terminals  
are oriented correctly.  
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the body (3) to  
engage the safety catch.  
After installing the batteries, the set-time/date message may appear on  
the monitor. The clock and calendar are set in section 2 of the setup  
menu (p. 18).  
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Battery condition indicator  
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the  
battery-condition indicator appears on the monitor. If the monitor is blank, the batteries may be  
exhausted or installed incorrectly.  
Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for  
three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on.  
Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. The battery should be replaced as  
soon as possible.  
Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The monitor indicator is red. The  
battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically  
appears and remains on the monitor until the battery is changed. If power falls  
below this level, the battery-exhausted message will be displayed just before the  
camera shuts down. If the low-battery warning is displayed, UHS continuous  
advance, both Progressive Capture drive modes, and movie recording cannot be  
used.  
Auto power save  
To conserve battery power, the camera turns off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation  
is not made within a minute. To restore power, press any button or key, or turn the exposure-mode  
dial to another position. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 1 of  
the setup menu (p. 86).  
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Getting up and running  
Connecting the optional AC adapter  
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.  
The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from  
an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recom-  
mended when the camera is interfaced with a computer  
or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L  
is for use in North America and Japan, and AC-11 is for  
use in all other areas.  
Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC termi-  
nal (1).  
1
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.  
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Changing the memory card  
An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has  
not been inserted, a no-card warning is displayed on the monitor. For more about memory cards  
see page 118.  
Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before remov-  
ing a memory card; damage and data loss may result.  
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2
3
4
1. Open the card-slot door on the bottom of the camera.  
2. Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and release; the card should catch in the  
slot. Insert the card so the face is toward the back of the camera. Always push the card in  
straight. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is oriented correctly.  
3. To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release. The card can then be pulled out.  
Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.  
4. Close the battery-chamber door.  
A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unable-  
to-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. A memory card can  
be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). When a card is formatted, all the data on  
the card is permanently erased. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the  
controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility infor-  
mation:  
North America:  
Europe:  
http://www.konicaminolta.us/  
http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com  
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Getting up and running  
Turning on the camera and displays  
Press the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch again turns  
the camera off.  
When the camera is turned on, the Anti-shake indicator appears  
on the LCD monitor.  
Around the main switch is the mode switch. This switch is used to change  
between the recording and playback modes as well as the selecting the  
between the monitor and viewfinder display.  
Recording mode (Viewfinder display) - the camera can record  
images and the monitor is viewed through the viewfinder. The  
viewfinder has a built-in diopter. While looking through the  
viewfinder, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the monitor  
image is sharp.  
Recording mode (Monitor display) - the cam-  
era can record images and the monitor is  
viewed directly.  
Playback mode (Monitor display) - images can  
be played back and edited. The monitor is  
viewed directly.  
Camera notes  
To use the viewfinder in the playback mode, press and hold the  
flash mode button (1) and then press and hold the information  
(i+) button (2) until the monitor switches to the viewfinder posi-  
tion.  
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2
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Setting the date and time  
After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, the  
camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are  
recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of  
recording.  
If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is  
displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned  
on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calen-  
dar reset when the camera is stored without batteries for a  
long period.  
1
Use the left and right keys of the controller (1) to  
select “Yes.” “No” cancels the operation.  
Set date/time?  
No  
Yes  
Press the center of the controller to open the  
date/time setup screen.  
Date/Time set  
Use the left and right keys to select the item to be  
changed.  
2004 . 01 . 01  
Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.  
00 : 00  
MM / DD / YYYY  
Press the central button to set the clock and calen-  
dar.  
:move  
:sel.  
:enter  
Date/Time setup screen  
The date/time setup screen can be opened in section 2 of the  
setup menu.  
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Getting up and running  
Setting the Menu language  
For customers in certain areas, the menu language may have  
to be set. Press the menu button (1) to open the menu; the  
appearance of the menu will depend on the position of the  
camera’s controls.  
2
Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys  
of the controller (2) move the cursor and change settings on  
the menu. The central button of the controller selects menu  
options and sets adjustments.  
1
Drive m  
Image  
Quality  
Auto D  
Digital  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Auto DSP  
Digital zoom  
Single  
2272x1704  
Standard  
On  
Use the right key of the controller to highlight “setup”  
at the top of the menu.  
Press the central button of the controller to open the  
setup menu.  
Off  
LCDbrightness  
Power save  
Inst.Playback  
Lens acc.  
1 min.  
Off  
None  
English  
Use the down key to highlight the language menu  
option.  
Language  
Press the right key to highlight the current language.  
Press the central button to open the language screen.  
Language  
/JPN  
English  
Deutsch  
Français  
Español  
Use the controller to select the language.  
/CHN  
Press the central button to complete the operation.  
:sel.  
:enter  
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BASIC RECORDING  
This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly  
familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving  
on to the other sections in the manual.  
Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position.  
Handling the camera  
While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly  
with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep  
your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold  
the camera steadily. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers  
or the strap.  
Using the zoom lens  
The zoom lever controls the lens (1).  
Zoom scale  
Sliding the lever to the right (T) will zoom  
in to the telephoto position of the lens.  
Sliding the lever to the left (W) will zoom  
out to the wide-angle position.  
1
After zooming, the zoom scale is dis-  
played briefly. If the digital zoom is  
active, the yellow section of the scale  
indicates the digital-zoom range.  
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Basic recording  
Recording images automatically  
Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); all camera  
operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging  
systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly.  
While many of the camera’s systems in this mode are automatic, some of  
the functions can be changed. The following list shows changes that can  
be made in auto-recording.  
1
Functions which can be changed with buttons:  
• Flash mode  
• Macro mode  
Functions which can be changed with the auto-recording menu:  
• Drive mode  
• Image size  
• Quality  
• Automatic digital subject program selection  
• Digital zoom  
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Basic recording operation  
The example uses auto recording. Except for movie recording, the operation for  
other exposure modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is  
only available in the auto recording mode.  
Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the  
subject is within the focus range of the lens (p. 24). For very close  
subjects, use the macro function (p. 35).  
Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and  
exposure. An AF sensor (a) is displayed to indicate the subject.  
Automatic Digital Subject Selection will choose the appropriate  
exposure mode, see the facing page.  
The focus signal (b) on the monitor will confirm focus lock. If the  
focus signal is red, the camera was unable to locate the subject.  
Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white. The shutter  
speed (c) and aperture (d) appears and turns black to indicate the  
exposure is locked.  
a
b
c
d
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the pic-  
ture.  
The access lamp lights indicating image data is  
being written to the memory card. Never remove a  
memory card while data is being transferred.  
Camera notes  
The recorded image can be previewed by continuing to hold  
down the shutter-release button after the image is captured.  
The instant-playback function can also be used (p. 88).  
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Basic recording  
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection  
Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure and one of four digi-  
tal subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions  
and subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in auto recording and  
can be disabled in the auto-recording menu. For information on individual subject programs, see  
page 29.  
A row of gray indicators at the top on the monitor display will indi-  
cate Automatic Digital Subject Selection is active. Place the subject  
in the focus frames; the procedure is the same as the basic record-  
ing operation described on page 22.  
Press the shutter-release button partway down; the AF system will  
locate the subject and the Automatic Digital Subject Selection func-  
tion will choose a subject program. If no indicators are displayed,  
program autoexposure is active. Press the shutter-release button all  
the way down to take the picture. Hold the camera steadily when  
the sunset subject program is selected as exposures can be long.  
Program autoexposure (the Digital Subject Program indicators disappear)  
Portrait  
Landscape  
Sunset  
Sports action  
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Focus lock  
Focus lock prevents the AF system from focusing. This can be used with off-center subjects or  
when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing (p. 25).  
Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the  
shutter-release button partway down.  
• The focus signal indicates the focus is locked. The shutter  
speed and aperture value change from white to black indicat-  
ing the exposure is locked.  
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor is displayed on the live  
image to indicate the point of focus.  
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.  
Focus range  
All distances are measured from the front of the lens. See page 35 for the marco focus range.  
Wide-angle position  
0.6 - ∞ (2.0 ft - ∞)  
Telephoto position  
2.0 - ∞ (6.6 ft.- ∞ )  
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Basic recording  
Focus signals  
The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter  
can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.  
Focus locked.  
Focus confirmed (P, A, S, and M continuous AF focus mode and sports action digital  
subject program). Exposure continuously adjusts.  
Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system  
from focusing.  
When using the sports action digital subject program, the camera continually focuses when the  
shutter-release button is pressed partway down; the focus frames turn red. Keep the subject within  
the red focus frames. Focus lock cannot be used.  
If the AF system cannot focus, focus lock can be used with object at the same distance as the main  
subject or the camera can be focused manually in the Digital Subject Program or program (P) expo-  
sure modes (p. 57).  
Special focusing situations  
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on  
a subject, the focus signal will turn red. In this situation, focus-lock on an object at the same dis-  
tance as the main subject and then recompose the image on the monitor to take the picture.  
The subject in the  
focus frame is low in ent distances overlap  
contrast. in the focus frame.  
Two subjects at differ- The subject is near a The subject is too  
very bright object or  
area.  
dark.  
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Flash modes  
1
To use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower the flash unit  
to prevent it from firing. Flash-mode indicator turns red while  
the flash is charging; wait until it becomes white before taking  
pictures.  
To change the flash mode, simply press the flash mode button  
(2) until the appropriate mode is indicated.  
2
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit  
conditions.  
Red-eye reduction - multiple flashes are used before the main  
flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light  
reflected from the retina. Use in low-light conditions when tak-  
ing photographs of people or animals. The pre-flashes  
contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.  
Autoflash  
Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of  
the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to  
reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or  
sunshine.  
Autoflash with  
red-eye reduction  
Fill-flash  
Slow sync. - flash and ambient light exposures are bal-  
anced; red-eye reduction is used. Use slow sync. when in  
dark locations to reveal background details. Ask your sub-  
ject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter may still  
be open for the background exposure. Because expo-  
sures can be long, the use of a tripod is recommend-  
ed.  
Slow sync. with  
red-eye reduction  
Flash cancel  
Fill-flash  
Flash cancel - the flash is down and cannot fire.  
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Basic recording  
Flash range - auto-recording mode  
The camera controls the flash output automatically. For well-exposed images, the subject must be  
within the flash range. Distance is given from the front of the lens. Because of the optical system,  
the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.  
Wide-angle position  
0.2 - 4.0m (0.7 - 13.1 ft.)  
Telephoto position  
1.2 - 2.5m (3.9 - 8.2 ft.)  
If the flash output was sufficient to illuminate the subject, the flash-output indicator  
briefly replaces the flash-mode indicator after the exposure. The indicator does not  
appear when instant playback (p. 88) is active.  
flash-output  
indicator  
Camera-shake warning  
If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be  
safely hand held, regardless if Anti-shake is active or not (p. 95), the  
camera-shake warning appears on the LCD monitor. Camera shake  
is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pro-  
nounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wide-angle.  
Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released. If  
the warning appears, place the camera on a tripod, use the built-in  
flash, or zoom the lens towards the wide-angle position until the  
warning disappears.  
Camera-shake warning  
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i
+ button  
Pressing the information (i+) button changes the monitor display. The display cycles among the stan-  
dard display, real-time histogram, and live image only.  
Standard display  
Real-time histogram  
Live image only  
The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance  
distribution of the live image. This histogram cannot show  
the affect of flash illumination. The histogram of a recorded  
image may not show the same distribution as the real-time  
histogram.  
Information button  
Adjusting monitor brightness  
The monitor image can be made lighter or darker. The  
brightness level can be set individually for viewfinder and  
direct viewing. Turn the mode switch to the appropriate  
position. Press and hold the information (i+) button to open  
the LCD brightness screen.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the  
brightness; the monitor image changes accordingly.  
Press the center of the controller to set the brightness  
level or press the menu button to close the screen  
without applying any changes.  
Set LCD brightness  
Low  
High  
:adjust  
:enter  
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Basic recording  
Digital subject programs  
Digital subject programs optimize the cam-  
era’s exposure, white-balance, and image-  
processing systems for specific conditions  
and subjects. Simply turn the exposure mode  
dial to select the appropriate subject pro-  
gram; the active subject program is displayed  
in the bottom left corner of the monitor.  
Exposure-mode indicator  
Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the  
background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does  
not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. Use  
the built-in flash with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.  
Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. The AF system con-  
tinuously focuses; see page 25. When using flash, the subject must be within the flash  
range (p. 27). A monopod is more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting  
events.  
Landscape - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. Used with bright outdoor  
scenery.  
Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above the horizon,  
do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the  
sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens.  
Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. The use of a tripod is recommended. When  
used with flash, the subject and background exposures are balanced. The flash can only  
be used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a person. When using the flash, ask  
your subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter will still be open for the background  
exposure.  
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BASIC PLAYBACK  
Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes.  
This section covers the basic operations in both modes. The  
playback mode has additional functions, see page 70.  
To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch  
to the playback position (1).  
1
To view images from the recording mode, press the Quick View /  
delete button (2).  
2
Single-frame playback and histogram display  
Magnification (p. 33)  
Mode  
indicator  
Image size (p. 54)  
Image quality (p. 54)  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed  
Degree of exposure com-  
pensation (p. 41)  
Time of  
capture  
White-balance setting (p. 58)  
Date of capture  
Sensitivity setting (p. 62)  
Folder name  
Movie indicator (p. 70)  
Lock indicator (p. 77)  
DPOF indicator (p. 82)  
E-mail copy indicator (p. 78)  
Folder number - image file number  
Histogram  
Frame number/ total number of images  
To display the histogram display, press the up key of the controller. Press the down key to  
return to single-frame playback.  
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Basic playback  
The histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image from black (left) to white (right). The  
256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can  
be used to evaluate exposure, but displays no color information.  
Viewing and rotating images  
In Quick View or the playback mode, use the left/right  
keys of the controller to scroll through the images.  
To rotate a vertical image, press the down key to cycle  
through the three positions: 90° counterclockwise, 90°  
clockwise, and horizontal.  
To return to the recording mode from Quick View, press  
the menu button or shutter-release button partway  
down.  
Quick View / Delete button  
Deleting single images  
The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered.  
To delete the displayed image, press the QV/delete button.  
A confirmation screen will appear.  
Delete this frame?  
Yes  
No  
Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes,” “No” will cancel  
the operation.  
Press the central button of the controller to delete the image.  
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i
+ button  
The information (i+) 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.  
Full display  
Image only  
Index playback  
Information button  
In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border. When the image  
is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, the lock and printing status, and the frame  
number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted image can be delet-  
ed using the QV/delete button (p. 31), or a movie clip can be played by pressing the central button  
of the controller. When the display button is pressed again, the highlighted image will be displayed  
in the single-frame playback mode.  
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Basic playback  
Enlarged playback  
In single-frame playback in Quick View or the playback mode, a still image can be enlarged for clos-  
er examination from 1.2X. The maximum magnification depends on image size from 2X for 640x480  
size images to 6X for 2272x1704 images.  
With the image to be magnified dis-  
played, slide the zoom lever to the  
right (T) to activate the enlarged play-  
back mode. The degree of magnifica-  
tion is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
Slide the zoom lever to the right (T) to  
increase the image magnification.  
Slide the lever to the left (W) to  
decrease the magnification.  
Use the four-way keys of the controller to scroll the image. When scrolling, the arrows  
in the display will disappear when the edge of the image has been reached.  
The locator in the top right corner of the monitor indicates the area of the image  
being displayed.  
The information (i+) button switches between showing the full display and the image  
only.  
To exit the enlarged playback mode, press the menu button.  
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ADVANCED RECORDING  
This section cover the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basic recording sec-  
tion before moving on to this section.  
Recording mode display  
1
26  
25  
1. Wide-angle converter indicator (p. 89)  
2. Mode indicator  
24  
23  
2
3
4
5
3. Flash-mode indicator (p. 26)  
4. Flash-compensation display (p. 60)  
5. Sharpness display (p. 64)  
A
B
22  
21  
20  
19  
18  
6. Contrast display (p. 63)  
6
8
7. White-balance indicator (p. 58)  
8. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 62)  
9. Exposure-compensation display (p. 41)  
10. Exposure-mode indicator (p. 36 - 38)  
11. Metering-mode indicator (p. 61)  
12. Shutter-speed display  
7
9
10  
11  
12  
13 14 15 16 17  
A. Focus frame  
B. Spot metering area (p. 61)  
13. Aperture display  
14. Macro-mode indicator (p. 35)  
15. Focus-mode indicator (p. 57)  
16. Focus signals (p. 25)  
17. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 91)  
18. Frame counter (p. 55)  
19. Drive-mode indicator (p. 46)  
20. Anti-shake indicator (p. 95)  
21. Camera-shake warning (p. 95)  
22. Battery-condition indicator (p. 14)  
23. Image-quality indicator (p. 54)  
24. Image-size display (p. 54)  
25. Digital-zoom display (p. 56)  
26. Color-mode indicator (p. 63)  
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Advanced recording  
Macro  
Two macro modes are available: Super Macro and standard  
macro. Super Macro allows the camera to focus as close as  
1cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. When Super Macro is  
selected, the lens automatically zooms to a specific focal-  
length position and cannot be changed. Standard macro allows  
the zoom to be used. The minimum focus distance changes  
with focal length, see below.  
Press the macro button (1) to select the macro mode. The  
modes cycle among standard macro, Super Macro, and off.  
Super-macro indicator  
The following chart lists the Super Macro and standard macro  
ranges. All distances are measured from the front of the lens.  
1
Super Macro  
1 - 100cm (0.4 in. - 3.3 ft.)  
Standard macro  
Wide-angle position: 0.1 - 1m (3.9 in. - 3.3 ft.)  
Telephoto position: 1.2 - 2.5cm (3.9 - 8.2 ft.)  
Konica Minolta History  
Innovation and creativity is the cornerstone of Minolta’s success.  
The Electro-zoom X was an exercise in camera design and  
received a great deal of attention when it was unveiled at  
Photokina in 1966.  
The Electro-zoom X was an electronically controlled aperture-pri-  
ority 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 shut-  
ter-release button and battery chamber are located in the grip.  
Only a few prototypes were built making it one of Minolta’s rarest  
camera.  
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Program (P) Exposure mode  
The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to  
ensure correct exposures. This exposure mode allows photographers to shoot  
without worry about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of  
the exposure are displayed on the monitor when the shutter-release button is  
pressed partway down. If shutter speed and aperture displays turn red, the scene  
is beyond the exposure control range of the camera.  
Aperture priority (A) Exposure mode  
The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shut-  
ter speed to ensure the correct exposure. When aperture priority is selected, the  
aperture value on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears  
next to it. The flash mode can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction,  
or slow sync. with red-eye reduction (p. 26).  
Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the  
aperture. The aperture value can be changed in 1/3 stop  
increments. Press the shutter-release button partway  
down to activate the exposure system; the correspond-  
1
ing shutter speed will be displayed on the monitor.  
Because the maximum aperture is not the same at the wide-angle and telephoto position, as the  
lens is zoomed, the aperture will automatically shift. If the aperture value is beyond the shutter-  
speed range, the shutter-speed display will turn red on the monitor.  
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Advanced recording  
Shutter priority (S) Exposure mode  
The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate  
aperture to ensure correct exposure. When shutter priority is selected, the shutter  
speed on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears next to it.  
The shutter speed can be set between 1/1000 and 15 seconds. If the shutter  
speed is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display will turn red. The flash  
mode can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync. with  
red-eye reduction (p. 26).  
Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the  
shutter speed. Press the shutter-release button partway  
down to activate the exposure system; the correspond-  
1
ing aperture will be displayed on the monitor.  
Shooting Tips  
The shutter speed and aperture control more than the exposure. The shutter speed determines  
how sharp a moving subject is. The aperture controls the depth of field; the area in front of the  
camera that appears sharp. For more on exposure controls, see the Short Guide to  
Photography on page 68.  
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Manual (M) Exposure mode  
Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and aper-  
tures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total con-  
trol over the final exposure.  
Use the up/down keys of the controller to change the  
shutter speed.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to change the  
aperture.  
The changes made to the exposure will be visible in the live image on the monitor. The monitor  
shutter-speed and aperture display will turn red if the image is significantly underexposed or overex-  
posed. If the monitor is black, increase the exposure until the image is visible; decrease the expo-  
sure if the monitor is white. When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the bright-  
ness of the live image may change while the camera focuses.  
In manual exposure mode, the auto camera-sensitivity setting will fix the ISO value at 100. The  
camera sensitivity can be changed in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 62). The flash mode can  
be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync. with red-eye reduction (p. 26), but  
the live image will not reflect the flash exposure.  
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Advanced recording  
Time exposures  
Time photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode.  
Exposures up to thirty seconds can be made. The use of a tripod is  
recommended. The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to  
calculate time exposures. A separate light meter can be used to  
determine the exposure.  
1
Use the down key of the controller to decrease  
the shutter speed below 15 seconds until “T” is  
displayed.  
Set the aperture using the left/right keys of the  
controller.  
To take the picture, press the shutter-release button  
(1) once to begin the exposure. Press it again to end  
the exposure.  
A message is displayed during the exposure. Noise-reduction processing is applied to the image  
after the exposure. Noise reduction can be canceled in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 90).  
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Movie recording  
This camera can record digital video with sound. Total recording time varies with  
the image size and frame rate, see page 66. The optical and digital zoom, expo-  
sure compensation, and the macro modes can be used. Other changes can be  
made with the movie recording menu (p. 44).  
Frame rate  
Image size  
Quality  
Before recording, the frame counter shows the maximum time  
in seconds that can be recorded on the next movie clip.  
Recording time  
Frame the picture as described in the basic recording operation  
section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button partway down  
to set the the focus and exposure. Press the shutter-release  
button all the way down and release to start recording.  
The camera continues to focus during recording. The camera  
will continue to record until the recording time is used or the  
shutter-release button is pressed again.  
Recording indicator  
Remaining time  
If the optical zoom is used while recording, the sound of the zoom sound may be audible during  
playback.  
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Advanced recording  
Exposure compensation  
The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as  
2Ev in 1/3 increments. Exposure compensation can only be used with Digital Subject Programs,  
the P, A, and S exposure modes. With Digital Subject Programs, exposure compensation is reset  
when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, and  
S exposure modes, exposure compensation remains in effect until reset.  
To adjust the exposure, press the left or right controller key; the  
exposure-compensation screen appears.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the exposure-  
compensation value. Changes to exposure are visible in the live  
image.  
Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the  
central button of the controller to set the adjustment.  
When adjusting the exposure, the amount of compensation is shown in EV (p. 53). After the setting  
is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays indicate the actual exposure. Because the expo-  
sure can be adjusted in fine steps, the shutter speed or aperture value displayed may not change.  
When set to any value other than zero, the exposure-compensation indicator remains on the moni-  
tor as a warning.  
Camera notes  
Exposure compensation is used when  
the camera’s exposure meter is  
deceived by high-key or low-key scenes.  
In the example, the dark water caused  
the camera to overexpose the image  
making it too bright and washed-out. By  
compensating the exposure, detail is  
brought out in the leaves, and the  
stones and water appear richer.  
–2.0Ev  
–1.0Ev  
Camera exposure  
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Focus area selection  
Individual focus areas can be selected when recording still images. With auto recording and Digital  
Subject Programs, focus area selection is reset when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another  
position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M exposure modes, the selected focus area  
remains active until reset.  
Press and hold the central button of the controller until the five spot focus areas  
are displayed.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the desired auto-  
focus area; the active area is blue.  
Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the central  
button of the controller to select the area; the other four areas disap-  
pear. Only when a focus area has been selected, can the controller  
be used for other camera operations.  
Take the picture as described in the basic recording section; press  
the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus and exposure.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.  
Once a focus area is selected, it will remain active even after the pic-  
ture has been taken. Press and hold the central button of the con-  
troller to return to the standard focus frames.  
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Advanced recording  
Attaching an accessory flash  
To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used.  
Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe  
cap to protect the contacts.  
Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the flash  
unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it  
stops.  
System Accessories  
The following Konica Minolta flash units are compatible with this camera:  
Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D)  
Maxxum/Program Flash 3600HS(D)  
Maxxum/Program Flash 5600HS(D)  
Flash Notes  
When using an accessory flash, the camera uses pre-flash TTL metering to determine expo-  
sure.  
The flash modes available when using an optional flash unit varies with the  
exposure mode. Autoflash can only be used with auto, program (P), and  
Digital Subject Programs. Fill-flash and slow sync. can be used with all  
exposure modes except movie. Red-eye reduction cannot be used.  
Because of the large distance between the flash tube and optical axis, red  
eye is rarely caused by accessory flash units.  
Off-camera flash cables and accessories are not compatible with this camera. The Close-up  
Diffuser CD-1000 can be used, but AF speed is reduced.  
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Navigating the recording menus  
The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the exposure-mode dial. There  
are four menus depending on if auto recording, movie recording, Digital Subject  
Programs, or the P,A,S, and M exposure modes are selected.  
Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2)  
move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.  
Activate the menu with the menu button.  
On the P, A, S, and M menu, use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the  
appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.  
Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose  
setting needs to be changed.  
With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are dis-  
played with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu options, press the left  
key.  
Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.  
2
Press the central button of the controller to select the  
highlighted setting; some options open a selection  
screen.  
1
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting  
will be displayed. To return to the recording mode, press the menu button.  
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Advanced recording  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Auto DSP  
Digital zoom  
Single  
2272x1704  
Standard  
On  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Focus mode  
Digital zoom  
Single  
Focus mode  
Color mode  
Digital zoom  
Cont. AF  
NaturalColor  
Off  
2272x1704  
Standard  
Autofocus  
Off  
Off  
Quality  
Frame rate  
320x240 STD.  
15fps  
White balance  
Movie mode  
Auto  
STD. movie  
Auto-recording menu  
Digital Subject Program menu  
P A S M  
Movie menu  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
White balance  
Key func.  
Single  
Focus mode  
Full-time AF  
Flash mode  
Flash comp.  
Metering mode  
Single AF  
Off  
Autoflash  
0
Sensitivity  
Digital zoom  
Color mode  
Sharpness  
Contrast  
Auto  
Off  
NaturalColor  
Normal  
Normal  
2272x1704  
Standard  
Auto  
Flash mode  
MultiSegment  
P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menu  
Index to menu functions  
Auto DSP, 56  
Color mode, 63  
Contrast, 63  
Digital zoom, 56  
Drive mode, 46  
Flash compensation, 60  
Flash mode, 60, 26  
Focus mode, 57  
Frame rate, 66  
Full-time AF, 60  
Image size, 54  
Key function, 65  
Metering mode, 61  
Movie mode, 67  
Quality, 54  
Quality (movie), 66  
Sensitivity, 62  
Sharpness, 64  
White balance, 58  
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Drive modes  
The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured.  
The drive mode is set on all menus except the movie menu. With  
auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, the drive mode is reset  
to single-frame advance when the exposure-mode dial is moved to  
another position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M expo-  
sure modes, the drive mode remains in effect until changed. Refer to  
the following sections for descriptions of the drive modes.  
Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is  
pressed (p. 22).  
Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter. Used for self-portraits.  
Continuous advance - to continuously record images when the shutter-release button is  
pressed and held.  
UHS continuous advance - to take fifteen 1280x960 size images at 10fps when the shut-  
ter-release button is pressed and held.  
Progressive Capture - to continuously load images when the shutter-release button is  
pressed and held. Release the button to save the last images.  
UHS Progressive Capture - to continuously record 1280x960 size image at 10fps.  
Releasing the shutter button saves the last fifteen images.  
Bracketing - to take a series of three images with differing exposures.  
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Advanced recording  
Self-timer  
Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten sec-  
onds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is set on section 1 of the recording  
menus (p. 44).  
1
2
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture so the  
subject is within the focus frames. Press the shutter-  
release button partway down to lock the exposure and  
focus (1). Press the shutter-release button all the way  
down to begin the countdown (2).  
Because focus and exposure are determined when the  
shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of  
the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm  
the focus with the focus signals before beginning the  
countdown (p. 25).  
3
The self-timer is counted down on the monitor. During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the  
front of the camera (3) will start to blink and is accompanied by an audio signal. A few seconds  
before the exposure, the self-timer lamp will blink rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just before the  
shutter fires. To stop the countdown, slide the zoom lever to the left or right. The self-timer drive  
mode is reset to single-frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned off in sec-  
tion 3 of the setup menu (p. 93). The sefl-timer delay can be changed to two seconds in section 4 of  
the setup menu (p. 95).  
Shooting tips  
The self-timer can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures. When using the  
camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-lifes, or close-up pho-  
tographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the camera dur-  
ing exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator. Two seconds self-timer  
is suitable for this purpose.  
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Using the Continuous-advance modes  
The continuous-advance drive modes allow a series of  
images to be captured while holding down the shutter-  
release button. These drive modes are set in section 1 of the  
recording menus.  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
White balance  
Key func.  
Single  
Self-timer  
Continuous  
Progressive  
Bracketing  
Immediately after selecting the continuous option on the  
menu, a selection screen is displayed to select between  
standard and UHS continuous advance. Use the left/right  
keys of the controller to select the continuous advance  
mode. Press the central button of the controller to set the  
drive mode. Pressing the menu button cancels the operation  
without changing the drive mode.  
:select  
:enter  
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording  
operation section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button  
partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure for the  
series.  
1
2
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down  
(2) to begin taking pictures; focus is locked with the first  
frame. 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 maximum number of frames and the rate of capture  
depends on the continuous-advance drive mode selected.  
See the notes section on the following page.  
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Advanced recording  
Continuous-advance notes  
CONTINUOUS ADVANCE  
The continuous-advance drive mode can capture images at a rate of approximately 2.5 fps with  
2272x1704 images and 2.2 fps with images of other sizes. Focus and exposure is set for each  
image when the continuous-AF focus mode is used, but the rate of capture is reduced. When the  
red low-battery warning appears or the flash is used, the rate of capture is also reduced.  
The following chart lists the approximate maximum number of images that can be captured.  
Size  
2272 X 1704 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480  
Quality  
Fine  
Standard  
Economy  
2
5
5
5
6
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11  
50  
72  
60  
97  
115  
UHS CONTINUOUS ADVANCE  
UHS continuous-advance captures up to fifteen 1280x960 images at 10fps regardless of the image  
quality setting. The flash and the digital zoom cannot be used. When the red low-battery warning is  
displayed, this drive mode cannot be used.  
Shutter speeds must be 1/20 second or faster. Very bright light sources in the scene may cause  
streaks to appear on the image. Black areas caused by data loss may also be apparent.  
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Using the progressive-capture modes  
The Progressive-Capture drive modes continuously record  
images while holding down the shutter-release button. When  
the shutter button is released, the images stored in the cam-  
era’s buffer memory are saved. These drive modes are set in  
section 1 of the recording menus.  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
White balance  
Key func.  
Single  
Self-timer  
Continuous  
Progressive  
Bracketing  
Immediately after selecting the progressive option on the  
menu, a selection screen is displayed to select between  
standard and UHS Progressive Capture. Use the left/right  
keys of the controller to select the progressive mode. Press  
the central button of the controller to set the drive mode.  
Pressing the menu button cancels the operation without  
changing the drive mode.  
:select  
:enter  
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording  
operation section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button  
partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure for the  
series.  
1
2
3
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down  
(2) to begin taking pictures; focus is locked with the first  
frame. When the shutter-release button is pressed and held,  
the camera will begin recording.  
Release the shutter (3) to save the images in the camera  
memory. The maximum number of frames and the rate of  
capture depends on the progressive drive mode selected.  
See the notes section on the following page.  
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Advanced recording  
Progressive-Capture notes  
The advantage of Progressive Capture over the continuous-advance drive mode is that it allows you  
to record events without the need to predict when the event will start. Simply hold the shutter-  
release button down to start saving images, and when the action happens, release the shutter but-  
ton to save the recorded series. The flash cannot be used. When the red low-battery warning is dis-  
played, these drive modes cannot be used.  
When a series is captured, a thumbnail of each image is shown in an  
index display while being saved.  
PROGRESSIVE CAPTURE  
Standard Progressive Capture records up to the last six images saved in the camera’s buffer memo-  
ry; the number of images recorded depends on the file size. The rate of capture is approximately 2.5  
fps with 2272x1704 images. Focus and exposure is set for each image when the continuous-AF  
focus mode is used. Shutter speeds must be 1/30 second or faster.  
UHS PROGRESSIVE CAPTURE  
UHS continuous-advance captures up to fifteen 1280x960 images at 10fps regardless of the image  
quality setting. The digital zoom cannot be used. Shutter speeds must be 1/20 second or faster.  
Very bright light sources in the scene may cause streaks to appear on the image. Black areas  
caused by data loss may also be apparent.  
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Bracketing  
This mode makes a three-image bracket of a scene.  
Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a sta-  
tic subject in which each image has a slight variation in  
exposure. The bracketing mode is set in section 1 of the  
recording menus.  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
White balance  
Key func.  
Single  
Self-timer  
Continuous  
Progressive  
Bracketing  
Immediately after selecting the bracketing option on the  
menu, a selection screen is displayed to select the bracket-  
ing increment.  
Press the left/right keys of the controller to select the brack-  
eting increment. Press the central button of the controller to  
set the value. To change the increment, select the bracketing  
drive mode again with the menu.  
:select  
:enter  
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording  
operation section (p. 22).  
1
2
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock  
the focus exposure for the series.  
Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down  
(2) to make the bracket series; three consecutive images will  
be captured. Focus is locked with the first frame.  
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Advanced recording  
The remaining number of frames in the bracket series is dis-  
played on the monitor next to the bracketing indicator. If the  
memory is filled or the shutter button is released before the  
series has completed, the camera will reset and the entire  
bracket must be made again. The flash cannot be used with  
the bracketing drive mode.  
Number of frames in  
bracketing series  
Frame counter  
The order of the bracket series is normal exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. The expo-  
sure bracket can be made in 0.3, 0.5, or 1.0 Ev increments. The larger the number, the greater the  
difference in exposure between the images in the bracketed series.  
Normal  
Under  
Over  
0.3 Ev  
bracket  
0.5 Ev  
bracket  
1.0 Ev  
bracket  
When using exposure compensation (p. 41), the bracketing series will be made in relation to the  
compensated exposure. Under extreme conditions, one of the bracketed exposures may be inaccu-  
rate because it is outside the exposure control range of the camera.  
+2.0 Ev  
+1.0 Ev  
0.0 Ev  
–1.0 Ev  
–2.0 Ev  
4X as much light  
2X as much light  
Calculated exposure  
1/2 as much light  
1/4 as much light  
What is an Ev?  
Ev stands for exposure value. A change of  
one Ev adjusts the exposure calculated by  
the camera by a factor of two.  
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Image size and image quality  
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.  
Number of pixels  
(hor. X vert.)  
2272 X 1704  
LCD monitor  
2272  
1600  
1280  
640  
1600 X 1200  
1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
Fine - high-quality JPEG image.  
FINE  
STD.  
Standard - the default setting. (JPEG)  
Economy - the smallest file sizes. (JPEG)  
ECON.  
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 economical use of the memory card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality  
is sufficient for normal usage. The fine mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest  
image files.  
Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are displayed on the LCD  
monitor. Changes made on one menu affects all exposure modes except movie. Image size and  
quality must be reset manually. See navigating the recording mode menu section on page 44.  
If image size or quality are 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 and qualities. The number of images that can be stored on a  
memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file  
size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. See the  
chart on the following page.  
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Advanced recording  
Approximate file sizes  
Size  
2272 X 1704 1600 X 1200  
1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
Quality  
Fine  
2100KB  
1050KB  
570KB  
1050KB  
660KB  
390KB  
680KB  
420KB  
300KB  
320KB  
240KB  
160KB  
Standard  
Economy  
Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card  
Fine  
6
14  
23  
41  
23  
38  
53  
50  
67  
Standard  
Economy  
14  
27  
100  
Camera Notes  
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 counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual  
image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the  
frame counter displays zero, it indicates no more images at the image size and quality settings  
can be captured. Changing those settings may allow more images to be saved to the card.  
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Auto DSP  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Auto DSP  
Digital zoom  
Single  
2272x1704  
Standard  
On  
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection can be temporarily dis-  
abled in the auto-recording menu. When disabled, the program  
exposure mode is active. If the camera is turned off, Automatic  
Digital Subject Program Selection is activated.  
Off  
Digital zoom  
The digital zoom is activated in all recording menus (p. 44).  
The digital zoom extends the power of the telephoto position of the optical zoom by up to 4X in  
0.2X increments. The transition between the optical zoom and digital zoom is seamless. When the  
digital zoom is active, the image magnification is displayed on the monitor and the focus frames  
change to a single focus area. Because of the degree of magnification, the use of a tripod is recom-  
mended.  
The digital zoom is operated by the zoom lever  
(1). Slide the lever right (T) to zoom in to the  
telephoto position of the lens. When the digital  
zoom activates, the image magnification will be  
displayed on the monitor. Turn the lever left (W)  
to zoom out. After zooming, the zoom scale is  
displayed briefly. The yellow section indicates  
the digital-zoom range.  
Zoom scale  
Magnification  
Digital-zoom images are interpolated to the set  
image size. Some loss of quality may be evi-  
dent.  
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Advanced recording  
Focus modes  
This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is selected separately in the  
Digital Subject Program, movie, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus. When using Digital  
Subject Programs, the focus mode is reset when the camera is turned off.  
With the P, A, S, or M exposure modes or movie recording, the auto-  
focus mode can be specified between single-shot AF and continuous  
AF in section 2 of the menu (p. 44). Single-shot AF, indicated by S on  
the monitor, allows the focus to be locked before recording the image,  
see the basic recording section. Continuous AF, indicated by C, con-  
tinually focuses the camera. When capturing still images, the camera  
continues to focus when the shutter-release button is held partway  
down. In movie recording, focus is locked when the shutter-release  
button is partway down, but it is continually adjusted during record-  
ing.  
Focus-mode indicator  
Magnifier indicator  
Manual-focus scale  
When focusing manually, a scale shows the approximate subject dis-  
tance. The scale changes depending on the focusing range.  
Use the up/down controller keys to focus; the monitor image is auto-  
matically magnified by a maximum of 2.5X depending on the digital  
zoom setting. The live image returns to normal after two seconds,  
when zooming, or when the shutter-release button is pressed partway  
down.  
Manual-focus indicator  
When using the shutter-priority, aperture-priority, or  
manual exposure modes (p. 36 - 38) with manual focus,  
press the central button of the controller to switch  
between using the up/down keys to focus or to adjust  
the exposure. The active function is indicated in blue.  
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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. An indicator will be displayed on the monitor if a setting other than auto white-balance  
is chosen. White balance is set independently in section 1 of the movie, and P, A, S, and M expo-  
sure-mode menus (p. 44).  
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.  
Preset White Balance  
Preset white-balance settings must be set before the  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
image is taken. Once set, the effect is immediately visi-  
ble on the LCD monitor.  
Cust.set  
CustRecall  
White balance  
Key func.  
Auto  
Preset  
Immediately after selecting the preset white-balance  
option on the menu, a selection screen is displayed.  
Press the left/right keys of the controller to select the  
preset white balance. Press the central button of the  
controller to apply it. The following preset options are  
available:  
Daylight - for outdoor and sunlit sub-  
jects.  
:select  
:enter  
Fluorescent - for fluorescent lighting:  
office ceiling lights.  
Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes.  
Tungsten - for incandescent lighting:  
household light bulbs.  
Flash - for use with the built-in flash.  
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Advanced recording  
Custom White Balance  
Custom white-balance allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. The set-  
ting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-light-  
ing or when critical control over color is needed. The object used to make a calibration must be  
neutral. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal surface and can easily be carried in a camera bag.  
To calibrate the camera, select custom setup (Cust.set)  
from the white balance option in section 1 of the movie,  
and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus (p. 44); the cus-  
tom white-balance calibration screen opens.  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Cust.set  
CustRecall  
Auto  
Preset  
White balance  
Key func.  
Fill the image area with a white object; the object does not  
need to be in focus. Press the central button of the con-  
troller to make the calibration or press the menu button to  
cancel the routine.  
The live view shows the effect of the new white balance  
setting. The custom setting will remain in effect until anoth-  
er calibration is made or the white-balance setting is  
changed.  
:enter  
If the custom white-balance setting is required again, select custom  
recall from the white-balance option of the menu; the last custom  
white-balance setting will be applied to the camera. The same cus-  
tom white-balance setting is made and accessed from the movie, P,  
A, S, and M exposure modes.  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Cust.set  
CustRecall  
White balance  
Key func.  
Auto  
Preset  
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Full-time AF  
With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image  
sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. When the camera is set to  
manual focus, full-time AF is disabled. Turning the full-time AF function off can help conserve bat-  
tery power. Full-time AF can be turned on and off in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).  
Full-time AF is active regardless of the menu setting when using macro in auto-recording or with a  
digital subject program as well as when using the sports action digital subject program and movie  
recording. When the red low-battery warning is displayed, full-time AF is disabled.  
Flash mode  
Focus mode  
Full-time AF  
Flash mode  
Flash comp.  
Metering mode  
Single AF  
Off  
Autoflash  
0
The flash modes can be changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M  
menus (p. 44). This menu option is used when another function is  
assigned to the flash mode button, see page 65 on the custom key  
function. For more on flash modes, refer to page 26.  
MultiSegment  
Flash compensation  
Flash compensation increases or decreases the flash exposure of  
the built-in flash in reference to the ambient exposure by as much  
as 2 Ev.  
Focus mode  
Full-time AF  
Flash mode  
Flash comp.  
Metering mode  
–2 ~ +2  
+0.3  
Select the flash compensation option section 2 of the P, A, S, and  
M menus (p. 44). Use the up/down keys to adjust the degree of  
compensation. Press the central controller button to set this value.  
If any value other than 0.0 is set, an indicator will be displayed on  
the monitor as a warning.  
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Advanced recording  
Positive compensation No compensation  
Negative compensation No flash  
Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. When using fill-  
flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio  
between the highlights and shadows. The flash affects the darkness of the shadows without affect-  
ing the area illuminated by the sun. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the  
shadows receive less light and are deeper, but retain detail that would be lost without the flash.  
Using a positive Ev setting will soften or eliminate shadows.  
Metering modes  
Metering mode indicators are displayed on the monitor. The metering mode is set in section 2 of the  
P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).  
Multi-segment metering: uses 256 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is  
combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced meter-  
ing system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations.  
Center weighted: a traditional metering method in film cameras. The system measures light  
values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region.  
Spot metering: uses a small area within the image to calcu-  
late the exposure. A small circle appears in the middle of the  
live image indicating the measuring area. The spot allows  
precise exposure measurements of a particular object with-  
out being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within  
the scene.  
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Camera sensitivity - ISO  
Sensitivity  
Digital zoom  
Color mode  
Sharpness  
Contrast  
Auto  
Off  
NaturalColor  
Normal  
Normal  
Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 50, 100,  
200, and 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equiva-  
lent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher  
the number, the more sensitive the film. Camera sensitivity is set in  
section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).  
The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50  
and 200. When any other setting than auto is used, “ISO” and the set value will be displayed on the  
monitor.  
A specific sensitivity setting can be selected. As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity dou-  
bles. Like grain in silver-halide film that increases with speed, noise increases with sensitivity in digi-  
tal imaging; an ISO setting of 50 will have the least noise and 400 will have the most. An ISO setting  
of 400 may allow the camera to be hand-held in low-light conditions without the need of a flash.  
The affect of noise with exposures of one second or longer is reduced by the noise-reduction func-  
tion in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 90).  
Flash range and camera sensitivity  
The flash range is measured from the front of the lens. Because of the optical system, the flash  
range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.  
ISO setting  
AUTO  
50  
Flash range (wide angle)  
0.2 - 4.0m (0.7 - 13.1ft.)  
0.2 - 2.0m (0.7 - 6.6ft.)  
0.28 - 2.9m (0.9 - 9.5ft.)  
0.4 - 4.0m (1.3 - 13.1ft.)  
0.56 - 5.7m (1.8 - 18.7ft.)  
Flash range (telephoto)  
1.2 - 2.5m (3.9 - 8.2ft.)  
1.2 - 1.3m (3.9 - 4.3ft.)  
1.2 - 1.8m (3.9 - 5.9ft.)  
1.2 - 2.5m (3.9 - 8.2ft.)  
1.2 - 3.6m (3.9 - 11.8ft.)  
100  
200  
400  
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Advanced recording  
Color Mode  
The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black  
and white. This must be set before the image is recorded. The  
color mode is set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus and  
section 2 of the movie menu (p. 44). The live image reflects the  
selected color mode. The color mode has no effect on image file  
size.  
Vivid Color  
Black & White  
Sepia  
Natural Color reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. This  
mode uses no monitor indicator when active. Vivid Color  
increases the saturation of the colors in the scene. Black &  
White produces neutral monochrome images. The sepia mode  
creates warm-tone monochrome images.  
Contrast  
This function increases or decreases the contrast of the scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and  
low (–). This can be set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). Any changes made are  
applied to the live image. If any level except normal is selected, an indicator appears on the monitor  
as a warning.  
Contrast: normal  
Contrast: low  
Contrast: high  
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Sharpness  
Sharpness accents or softens details in an image in three levels:  
hard (+), normal, and soft (–). This can be set in section 3 of the P,  
A, S, and M menus (p. 44).  
Sensitivity  
Digital zoom  
Color mode  
Sharpness  
Contrast  
Auto  
Off  
NaturalColor  
Normal  
Normal  
Any changes made are applied to the live image, but may be diffi-  
cult to see. However, when viewed with a computer, the changes  
will be evident. If any level except normal is selected, an indicator  
appears on the monitor as a warning.  
Normal  
Sharpness: soft  
Sharpness: hard  
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Advanced recording  
Custom key function  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
White balance  
Key func.  
Single  
The function assigned to the flash mode button can be selected  
among the flash mode, drive mode, white balance, focus mode,  
color mode, and camera sensitivity. This can be set in section 1 of  
the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). The flash mode can also be  
changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus.  
2272x1704  
Standard  
Auto  
Flash mode  
Key func.  
Flash mode  
Drive mode  
White balance  
Focus mode  
Color mode  
Sensitivity  
When the key-function option is selected and entered,  
a selection screen appears. Use the four-way key of  
the controller to select the function. Press the central  
button to complete the operation.  
:sel.  
:enter  
Pressing the flash-mode button changes the function set in the  
menu. Press the central button of the controller or press the shut-  
ter-release button partway down to apply the setting.  
When selecting the continuous  
advance, progressive capture, or  
bracketing drive mode, or preset  
white balance, a selection screen appears. Use the left/right keys of  
the controller to display the appropriate mode or bracketing increment  
and press the central button of the controller to select it.  
:select  
:enter  
When selecting custom white balance, the calibration screen  
appears. Fill the frame with a white object and press the central  
button of the controller to calibrate the camera.  
:enter  
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Quality (movie)  
Quality  
320x240 STD.  
15fps  
Auto  
Movies can be recorded at three size and quality combinations:  
640x480 Fine, 640x480 Standard, and 320x240 Standard. Image  
size and quality are the same as those for still images: the larger  
the image size and higher the quality, the larger the file size. Image  
size is set in the movie menu (p. 44).  
Frame rate  
White balance  
Movie mode  
STD. movie  
Frame rate  
Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the  
smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in the movie menu (p. 44).  
Movie file sizes  
If image size or frame rate is changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of sec-  
onds that can be recorded with the installed memory card. The total time that can be stored on a  
memory card is determined by the size of the card and the recording rate. The actual file size is  
determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.  
Approximate recording rate  
Image size  
640 X 480 FINE  
640 X 480 STD.  
320 X 240 STD.  
Frame rate  
30 fps  
15 fps  
1500KB/s  
750KB/s  
1000KB/s  
500KB/s  
450KB/s  
230KB/s  
Approximate number of seconds that can be stored on a 16MB memory card.  
30 fps  
15 fps  
9 seconds  
19 seconds  
14 seconds  
28 seconds  
30 seconds  
58 seconds  
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Advanced recording  
The performance of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip. Test the  
card before important events. Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility infor-  
mation:  
North America:  
Europe:  
http://www.konicaminolta.us/  
http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com.  
Movie mode  
The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Standard produces a normal movie  
clip. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to record under low light levels; camera sensitivity  
will automatically increase in low light. Image quality can be lower with Night Movies because of the  
higher sensitivity. The movie mode is set in the movie menu (p. 44).  
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A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY  
Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to  
master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot  
be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles.  
The lens aperture controls not only expo-  
sure, but also depth of field; the area  
between the closest object in focus and  
the furthest object in focus. The larger the  
aperture value, the greater the depth of  
field. The smaller the aperture value, the  
shallower the depth of field. The required  
shutter speed for the exposure increases  
with the aperture value. Usually landscape  
photographs use a large depth of field  
(large aperture value) to keep the fore-  
ground and background in focus, and por-  
traits use a shallow depth of field (small  
aperture value) to separate the subject  
from the background.  
Depth of field also changes with focal  
length. The smaller the focal length, the  
greater the depth of field; the longer the  
focal length, the shallower the depth of  
field.  
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A short guide to photography  
The shutter controls not only exposure, but also  
the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are  
used in sport photography to stop action. Slow  
shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of  
motion such as water cascading over a waterfall.  
The use of a tripod is recommended with slow  
shutter speeds.  
The change in aperture and shutter speed is not apparent in the live image. Unlike film cameras,  
test photographs can be taken and immediately viewed. For critical work, take a test photograph at  
the set aperture or shutter speed and view the result in Quick View (p. 30). The image can be delet-  
ed if not acceptable and another test image can be taken at a different setting.  
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ADVANCED PLAYBACK  
The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 30 through  
33. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced function on the play-  
back menu. Movie clips can be played back in Quick View.  
Playing back movies  
Play  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the  
movie.  
Press the center of the controller to play back the  
movie clip.  
Press the controller to pause the movie playback;  
press the controller again to resume the playback.  
Press the display button to view the movie with or  
without the guidance bar.  
Pause  
Rew Fwd Vol  
During playback, the up/down keys adjust the volume and the  
left/right keys rewind and fast forward the recording.  
To cancel the playback, press the menu button.  
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Advanced playback  
Capturing a movie frame  
A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image. The copied  
image has the same image size as the original movie.  
During playback, press the center button of the con-  
troller to pause the movie playback at the point to cap-  
ture the frame. When the movie is paused, the left/right  
keys can be used to jog the clip to display the correct  
frame.  
Pause  
Rew Fwd Vol  
Press the up key of the controller to capture the frame.  
Before the frame is captured, a confirmation screen  
appears. Choosing “Yes” executes the operation, “No”  
cancels it.  
Play  
Rew Fwd  
The file name of the captured image is displayed.  
Press the center button of the controller to complete  
the operation.  
Saved as PICT0015.JPG.  
OK  
Play  
Rew Fwd  
Quality of the captured image is equivalent to economy, but it is not recorded nor displayed.  
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Navigating the playback menu  
Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2)  
move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.  
Activate the menu with the menu button.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu  
changes as the tabs are highlighted.  
Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose  
setting needs to be changed.  
With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are dis-  
played with the current setting highlighted. If “Enter” is displayed, press the center of the  
controller to continue.  
Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.  
Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.  
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the  
menu options and the new setting will be displayed. To return to  
the playback mode, press the menu button.  
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Advanced playback  
To delete images on the memory card (p. 75).  
To format the memory card (p. 76).  
Delete  
Format  
Lock  
To protect images from deletion (p. 77).  
Copy  
To copy images from one memory card to another (p. 78).  
To play back images automatically (p. 80).  
Slide show  
Playback  
Duration  
Repeat  
To select the images for the Slide Show (p. 80).  
To specify how long each image is played back (p. 80).  
To repeat the Slide Show presentation automatically (p. 80).  
5 sec.  
No  
To select images for DPOF printing (p. 82).  
DPOF set  
Off  
To print the date with the DPOF images (p. 83).  
To create an index print with the DPOF order (p. 83).  
To copy and resize images to be e-mailed (p. 78).  
Date print  
Index print  
E-mail copy  
Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the menu options.  
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Frame-selection screen  
When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This  
screen allows multiple images to be chosen.  
The left/right keys of the controller moves the yellow  
border to select the image.  
The up key of the controller selects the frame; when  
selected, an indicator appears next to the image. The  
down key deselects the image removing the indicator.  
:move  
:enter  
:sel.  
The garbage can indicates the image is  
selected for deletion.  
The key indicates the image is locked or  
selected to be locked.  
The printer icon indicates the image is  
selected for DPOF printing. The number of  
copies is shown on the right.  
The check indicates the image is selected  
for the slide show or to be copied.  
Press the central button of the controller to complete the operation.  
The menu button cancels the screen and any operation made.  
Movie file  
E-mail copy file  
Indicators may be displayed on the right of each index  
image to indicate movie and E-mail copy files.  
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Advanced playback  
Delete  
Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file  
cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting  
images.  
Delete  
Format  
Lock  
Copy  
Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be deleted in  
section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). The delete option has three  
settings:  
This  
frame  
The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is deleted.  
All unlocked files are deleted.  
All frames  
To delete multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen is  
displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the first file to be delet-  
ed. Pressing the up key marks the thumbnail with the delete indicator. To deselect a  
Marked file for deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the indi-  
cator disappears. Continue until all the files to be deleted are marked. Press the cen-  
tral button of the controller to continue (the confirmation screen appears), or press  
the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. On the  
confirmation screen, highlighting and entering “Yes” deletes the marked files.  
frames  
Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen appears. Choosing  
Yes” executes the operation, “No” cancels it.  
Delete  
The delete function will only erase unlocked files. Locked files  
must be unlocked before they can be deleted.  
Delete this frame?  
Yes  
No  
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Format  
Delete  
Format  
Lock  
When a memory card is formatted, all data  
on the card is erased.  
Copy  
The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory  
card. Before formatting a memory card, copy the data to a com-  
puter or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from  
being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the mem-  
ory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card.  
Delete  
Format?  
Yes  
When the format option is selected and entered in section 1 of the  
playback menu (p. 72), a confirmation screen appears. Choosing  
Yes” formats the card, choosing “No” cancels the formatting  
operation. A screen appears to indicate the card has been format-  
ted.  
No  
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A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unable-  
to-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. If the card-error mes-  
sage appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica  
Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:  
North America:  
Europe:  
http://www.konicaminolta.us/  
http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com.  
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Advanced playback  
Lock  
Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback  
menu functions or the QV/delete button. However, the formatting function (p. 76) will erase all files  
on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images should be locked. The lock function is  
in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). The lock option has four settings:  
This  
The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is locked.  
frame  
All files on the memory card are locked.  
All frames  
To lock or unlock multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection  
screen is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the file to be  
locked. Pressing the up key marks the file with the lock indicator. To unlock a file,  
highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the lock indicator disap-  
pears. Continue until all the files to be locked are marked. Press the central button of  
the controller to lock the marked thumbnails, or press the menu button to cancel the  
operation and return to the playback menu.  
Marked  
frames  
All files on the memory card are unlocked.  
Unlock all  
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Copy and E-mail copy  
Delete  
The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu (p.  
72) makes exact copies of image or movie files and can  
store the copied data on another memory card. E-mail  
Copy in menu section 3 makes a 640x480 (VGA) JPEG  
copy of an original still image so that it may be easily  
transmitted by e-mail. E-mail copies can only be copied  
to the original card.  
Format  
Lock  
Copy  
DPOF set  
Off  
Date print  
Index print  
E-mail copy  
When a copy function is used, a folder is created for the files (p. 102); copy files are placed in a  
folder with a name ending in CP, and E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in EM. The  
same folder is used to store copies until the number of images exceed 9,999. Copies of locked  
images are unlocked. DPOF information is not copied.  
The copy and E-mail copy functions have two menu options:  
This  
To copy the file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode.  
frame  
To copy single or multiple files. When selected, the frame-selection screen will  
appear; highlight the file to be copied with the yellow border and then press the up  
key of the controller to mark it with the check indicator. To deselect a file to be  
copied, highlight the selected thumbnail and press the down key; the check disap-  
pears. Continue until all the files to be copied are marked. Press the central button of  
Marked  
frames  
the controller to continue, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and  
return to the playback menu.  
Up to 7MB of data can be copied. If too many images have been selected, a warning will appear  
and the copy routine will be canceled. Divide the number of images into two or three batches. The  
amount of data can be converted into E-mail copies depends on the free space remaining on the  
memory card and the image size of the copy.  
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Advanced playback  
Copy  
When the image(s) to be copied are selected, a screen with four messages is displayed. The mes-  
sages are highlighted during the copying procedure.  
Copy  
When the change-card message is  
highlighted, remove the camera’s  
memory card and insert the card to  
which the image should be copied.  
Copying to camera memory.  
Change card.  
Copying to card.  
Copying completed.  
Press the central button of the con-  
troller to continue or the menu but-  
ton to cancel the copy operation.  
:enter  
After the copy-completed message is highlighted, a screen indicates the  
name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central con-  
troller button to return to the menu.  
Copied to 101KM_CP.  
OK  
E-mail Copy  
E-mail copy makes a 640x480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image. The copy of a fine-quality  
image is converted to standard quality. The quality setting of standard and economy images are not  
changed. The image size of captured movie frames do not change.  
When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected, the copy  
routine begins and a screen appears indicating the name of the folder con-  
Copied to 102KM_EM.  
taining the copied images; press the central button of the controller to  
return to the menu.  
OK  
Camera Notes  
The copy-unsuccessful message appears when one or all of the images could not be copied.  
Check the memory card to see which files were copied and then repeat the procedure for the  
uncopied images.  
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Slide Show  
Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically dis-  
plays all still images and movie clips on the memory card in order. The menu has the following  
options:  
To start the slide-show presentation. Highlight “Enter” and press the  
central button of the controller to start the slide show.  
Slide show  
Enter  
To select all the images on the memory card to be displayed in the  
slide-show presentation.  
All frames  
To select specific images to be displayed in the slide-show presenta-  
tion. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen is dis-  
played. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the image  
to be included in the presentation. Pressing the up key will mark the  
image with a check indicator. To deselect a marked image, highlight it  
with the yellow border and press the down key; the check disappears.  
Continue until all the images have been edited. Press the controller to  
set the marked frames, or press the menu button to cancel the opera-  
tion and return to the playback menu.  
Playback  
Marked  
Frames  
To select the period each still image is displayed during the slide  
show.  
Duration  
Repeat  
1 - 60s.  
Selecting “Yes” causes the slide show to repeat until it is canceled  
using the menu button. “No” ends the slide show presentation and  
returns to the playback menu when all the images have been dis-  
played once.  
Yes / No  
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Advanced playback  
The controller can be used to control the presentation during  
playback.  
Slide show  
Playback  
Duration  
Repeat  
5 sec.  
No  
Press the central button of the controller to  
pause and restart the slide show presenta-  
tion.  
The left/right keys advance to the next still  
image or return to the previous one.  
During a movie, the left/right keys forward or  
rewind the clip. The up/down keys adjust the  
volume.  
Press the menu button to cancel the presen-  
tation.  
Camera Notes  
The presentation can be viewed without  
image information. Before opening the play-  
back menu, press the information (i+) button  
to turn off the information display.  
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About DPOF  
This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows  
direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card  
is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory-card slot of DPOF compati-  
ble printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically created on the memory  
card to store it (p. 102).  
DPOF setup  
The DPOF-set menu option is used to create an order for standard prints from still images on the  
memory card. Single, multiple, or all images can be printed. Print orders are created in section 3 of  
the playback menu (p. 72). The print menu option has four settings:  
This  
To create a DPOF file for the displayed or highlighted image.  
frame  
To create a DPOF file for all images on the memory card.  
All frames  
To chose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies of each  
image varies. When selected, the frame selection screen appears. Use the left/right  
keys of the controller to highlight an image to be printed. Pressing the up key will  
mark the image with the print indicator. The number next to the indicator shows the  
number of copies that will be printed. Pressing the up key increases the number of  
copies, pressing the down key decreases the number. A maximum of nine copies  
can be ordered. To deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the num-  
ber of copies reaches zero and the print indicator disappears. Continue until all the  
images to be printed are marked. Press the central button of the controller to create  
the DPOF file, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the  
playback menu.  
Marked  
frames  
To delete the DPOF file.  
Cancel all  
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Advanced playback  
When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen appears requesting the number of  
copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the  
controller to set the required number of copies. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print  
order, any additional images recorded afterwards will not be included in the order.  
DPOF files created with another camera will be canceled. After the pictures have been printed, the  
DPOF file will still remain on the memory card and must be canceled manually.  
Date Print  
To print the date of capture with each image with a DPOF compatible printer, turn the section 3  
menu option on. To cancel date print, simply turn the option off. How and where the date is printed  
varies with the printer.  
Index Print  
To create an index print of all the images on the card, select  
Yes” in the index print option in section 3 of the playback  
menu. To cancel an index print, simply change the set-  
ting to “No.”  
If an index-print order is created, any additional images  
saved afterwards on the card will not be included in the  
index print. The number of images printed per sheet differs  
between printers. The information printed with the thumb-  
nails can vary.  
Camera Notes  
DPOF files and images can be printed directly from the camera with a DPOF compatible  
PictBridge printer, see page 113.  
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Viewing images on a television  
It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal to  
make the connection using the supplied AV cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and  
PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in section 4 of the setup menu (p.  
86).  
1. Turn off the television and the camera.  
2. Insert the small plug of the AV cable into the camera’s AV-  
out terminal. The arrow on the plug should face the back of  
the camera.  
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 out-  
put.  
4. Turn the television on.  
5. Change the television to the video channel.  
6. Turn the camera’s mode dial to the playback position and  
turn on the camera. 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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Advanced playback  
SETUP MENU  
The setup menu is used to control the camera’s functions and operation. The navigating the setup  
menu section covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of  
the settings.  
Opening the setup menu  
The setup menu is opened from the other menus. It can be accessed from any of the recording or  
playback menus.  
Drive m  
Image  
Quality  
Auto D  
Digital  
Use the right key of the controller to highlight setup  
tab at the top of the menu.  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Auto DSP  
Digital zoom  
:enter  
Single  
2272x1704  
Standard  
On  
Off  
Press the central button of the controller to open the  
setup menu.  
LCDbrightness  
Power save  
Inst.Playback  
Lens acc.  
1 min.  
Off  
None  
English  
Reverse the procedure to return to the original  
menu. Pressing the menu button closes the menu  
and returns to the recording or playback modes.  
Language  
Setup menu  
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Navigating the setup menu  
See page 85 on how to open the menu. The four-way keys of the controller (1) move the cursor in  
the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu  
changes as the tabs are highlighted.  
Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose  
setting needs to be changed.  
With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are dis-  
played with the current setting highlighted. If “Enter” is displayed, press the center of  
the controller to continue.  
Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.  
Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Once a setting  
has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be  
displayed.  
Close the menu with the menu button.  
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Setup menu  
To set monitor brightness (p. 88).  
LCDbrightness  
Power save  
Inst.Playback  
Lens acc.  
To set the auto power save period (p. 88).  
To play back a still image after it is recorded (p. 88).  
Specified when using a lens accessory (p. 89).  
To set the menu language (p. 89).  
1 min.  
Off  
None  
English  
Language  
To activate file number memory (p. 89).  
To select the folder name format (p. 90).  
To turn off noise reduction (p. 90).  
File # memory  
Folder name  
Noise reductn  
Date/Time set  
Date imprint  
Off  
Std. form  
On  
Off  
To set the camera’s clock and calendar (p. 91).  
To activate date imprinting (p. 91).  
To reset camera functions (p. 92).  
Reset default  
Audio signals  
Focus signal  
Shutter FX  
Volume  
1
1
1
2
To change or turn off audio signals (p. 93).  
To change or turn off the focus signal (p. 94).  
To change or turn off the shutter sound effect (p. 94).  
To adjust the volume of camera signals (p. 94).  
To switch video output between NTSC and PAL (p. 94).  
To specify camera use with a computer or printer (p. 95).  
To change the self-timer delay period (p. 95).  
To select the Anti-shake setting (p. 95).  
Video output  
Transfer mode  
Self-timer  
NTSC  
Data storage  
10 sec.  
Anti-shake  
Disp. + Exp.  
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LCD Monitor Brightness  
Monitor brightness can be adjusted in 11 levels.  
Brightness can be set individually for viewfinder and  
direct viewing in the recording mode. Turn the mode  
switch to the appropriate position before opening the  
brightness option in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 86).  
Also see page 28.  
Set LCD brightness  
Low  
High  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust bright-  
ness, the monitor image changes accordingly. Press the  
central button of the controller to set the level.  
:adjust  
:enter  
Auto power save  
To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if no operation is made within a certain peri-  
od. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. When the  
camera is connected to a computer, the auto-power-save period is fixed at ten minutes. Auto power  
save is set in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 86). LCD monitor turns off after 1 minute regardless of  
the setup menu setting.  
Instant playback  
An image can be displayed on the monitor after it is captured. When  
used with the continuous-advance, progressive-capture, or bracket-  
ing drive modes (p. 46), the images in the series are played back in  
a six-frame index display. Instant playback is activated section 1 of  
the setup menu (p. 86). A playback period of two or ten seconds  
can be selected. To cancel the playback and save the image before  
the end of the playback period, press the shutter-release button  
partway down.  
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Setup menu  
Camera Notes  
Single still images can be previewed immediately after being captured without instant playback  
active. Simply continue to hold the shutter-release button down after taking the picture to dis-  
play the image. Release the shutter button to end the playback.  
Lens accessory  
This camera is compatible with the optional Wide-Angle  
Converter ZCW-300 Kit. This kit contains a 0.75X wide-angle  
converter, which reduces the focal length of the zoom lens’ wide-  
angle position giving it the equivalent of a 26mm lens on a 35mm  
camera.  
When the converter is mounted, the lens accessory option in  
section 1 of the setup menu should be set to “WideConvertr.” An  
indicator (W) appears in the top left corner of the monitor as a  
warning. Refer to the converter manual for more information.  
Language  
The language used in the menus can be changed in section 1 of the setup menu. See page 19 for  
details.  
File number (#) memory  
If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created or  
a new memory card is used, the next image recorded will have a  
File # memory  
Folder name  
Noise reductn  
Date/Time set  
Date imprint  
Off  
Std. form  
On  
Off  
file number one greater than the last file saved. If the new card  
contains an image with a greater file number, the new image will  
be assigned a file number one greater than the greatest on the  
card. If the file number memory is disabled, the image file number  
is reset to 0001 when saved in a new folder or card. File number  
memory is activated in section 2 of the setup menu.  
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Folder name  
All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Two folder-name for-  
mats are available in section 2 of the setup menu, standard and date.  
Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named  
100KM006. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which will increase  
by one each time a new folder is created. The next two letters refer to Konica  
Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 006 indicates a  
DiMAGE Z3.  
100KM006  
(Standard)  
A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is followed by  
one register for the year, two register for the month, and two registers for the day:  
101YMMDD. The folder 10140719 was created in 2004 on July 19th.  
10140719  
(Date)  
With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded, a new folder with the day’s date is  
created. All images recorded that day are placed in that folder. Images recorded on a different day  
are placed in a new folder with the corresponding date. If the file number memory function is off (p.  
89), when a new folder is created, the serial number in the image-file name is reset to 0001. If file  
number memory function is on, the serial number in the image-file is one greater than the last image  
saved. For more information on folder organization and file names, see page 102.  
Noise reduction  
This function reduces the affect of dark noise caused by long expo-  
sures. Noise reduction is only applied to exposures of one second  
File # memory  
Folder name  
Noise reductn  
Date/Time set  
Date imprint  
Off  
Std. form  
On  
Off  
or longer. Dark-frame subtraction is applied to each image after it is  
captured. The processing time varies from image to image; a mes-  
sage will be displayed during this period. Noise reduction can be  
turned off in section 2 of the setup menu.  
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Setup menu  
Date and time setup  
It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is recorded, the date  
and time of the recording are saved with the image and are displayed during playback or can be  
read with the supplied DiMAGE Viewer software. The date format that is displayed or imprinted can  
be changed: YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY  
(day, month, year). See page 18 for instructions on how to set the clock and calendar.  
Date imprinting  
The date of recording can be printed directly on the image. The  
imprinting function must be activated in section 2 of the setup menu  
(p. 86) before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will con-  
tinue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is dis-  
played behind the frame counter to indicate the imprinting function  
is active.  
Date-imprinting indicator  
The date is imprinted in the lower right corner of the image  
when viewed horizontally. It is printed directly on the pho-  
tograph writing over the image information. The date can  
be imprinted in three formats: year / month / day, month /  
day / year, and day / month / year. The date and date for-  
mat are set in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 86).  
Camera Notes  
Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an exif tag that contains the date and time  
of recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed with the camera  
in the Quick View or playback mode, or on a computer with the DiMAGE Viewer software.  
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Reset default  
This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes”  
resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.  
Recording mode  
Focus area  
Monitor display  
Exposure compensation  
Flash mode  
Wide frames  
Standard  
p. 22  
p. 28  
p. 41  
p. 26  
p. 46  
p. 54  
p. 54  
p. 23  
p. 56  
p. 57  
p. 58  
p. 65  
p. 60  
p. 60  
p. 61  
p. 62  
p. 63  
p. 64  
p. 63  
0.0  
Autoflash (Fill-flash in A, S, M modes)  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Image quality  
Auto Digital Subject Selection  
Digital zoom  
Single-frame advance  
2272 X 1704  
Standard  
On (Auto recording mode)  
Off  
Focus mode  
Autofocus / Single-shot AF  
White balance  
Custom key function  
Full-time AF  
Flash compensation  
Metering mode  
Camera sensitivity (ISO)  
Color mode  
Auto  
Flash mode  
Off  
0.0  
Multi segment  
Auto  
Natural color  
Normal  
Sharpness  
Contrast  
Normal  
Movie menu  
Image size  
Frame rate  
White Balance  
Movie mode  
Focus mode  
320 X 240 Std.  
15 fps  
p. 66  
p. 66  
p. 58  
p. 67  
p. 57  
p. 63  
Auto  
Standard movie  
Continuous AF  
Natural color  
Color mode  
92  
Setup menu  
Playback menu  
Playback (Slide Show)  
Duration (Slide Show)  
Repeat (Slide Show)  
Date print  
All frames  
5 seconds  
No  
p. 80  
p. 80  
p. 80  
p. 83  
p. 83  
Off  
No  
Index print  
Setup menu  
LCD Brightness  
Auto-power-save period  
Instant playback  
Lens accessory  
File number (#) memory  
Folder name  
Normal  
1 minute  
Off  
None  
Off  
p. 88  
p. 88  
p. 88  
p. 89  
p. 89  
p. 90  
p. 90  
p. 91  
p. 93  
p. 94  
p. 94  
p. 94  
p. 95  
p. 95  
p. 95  
Standard  
On  
Noise reduction  
Date  
Audio signals  
Focus signals  
Shutter FX  
Volume  
Transfer mode  
Self-timer  
imprintingOff  
1
1
1
2
Data storage  
10 seconds  
Standard  
Anti-shake  
Audio signals  
Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal gives a positive  
confirmation of the operation. The audio signals can be turn off in  
section 3 of the setup menu (p. 86). The tone of the signal can also  
be changed; signal 1 is electrical and signal 2 is mechanical.  
Reset default  
Audio signals  
Focus signal  
Shutter FX  
Volume  
1
1
1
2
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Focus signal  
Reset default  
Audio signals  
Focus signal  
Shutter FX  
Volume  
1
1
1
2
When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an  
audio signal confirms the AF system has focused. The focus sig-  
nals can be changed or turned off in section 3 of the setup menu  
(p. 86). Two tones are available.  
Shutter FX  
When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect gives a  
positive confirmation a still image is recorded. The sound  
effect can be turn off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 86).  
Two shutter effects are available. Signal 1 is taken from the  
Dynax/Maxxum 9 SLR and signal 2 is taken from the leg-  
endary Minolta CLE, a compact rangefinder that represents  
the pinnacle of the development of the Leitz-Minolta CL.  
Volume  
The volume of the audio signals and shutter FX can be increased or decreased in section 3 of the  
setup menu (p. 86). The volume can be turned off. This affects the camera’s audio signals only and  
will not change the playback levels of a movie clip.  
Video output  
Video output  
Transfer mode  
Self-timer  
NTSC  
Data storage  
10 sec.  
Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 84). The video  
output can be changed between NTSC and PAL in section 4 of the  
setup menu. 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.  
Anti-shake  
Disp. + Exp.  
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Setup menu  
Transfer mode  
The data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether images are transferred to a com-  
puter or printed directly. The data-storage option must be selected to transfer data from the camera  
to a computer or when using the DiMAGE Viewer software. The PictBridge option allows images to  
be printed directly from the camera with a PictBridge compatible printer (p. 108).  
Self-timer  
Self-timer delay period can be selected between 10 seconds and 2 seconds in section 4 of the  
setup menu (p. 86). A two-second self-timer is recommended to reduce camera shake when using a  
tripod. Unlike the 10 seconds self-timer, the two-second self-timer is not canceled after taking a  
picture.  
Anti-shake system  
The Anti-shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle  
hand motion. Camera shake is more pronounced at the telephoto setting than at the wide-angle.  
Anti-shake is employed when the shutter speed falls below a certain limit depending on the focal  
length in use. The effectiveness of Anti-shake depends on the shutter-speed in use and the degree  
of shaking. The system may not work with moving subjects or when the camera is panned.  
When the system is active, the Anti-shake indi-  
Camera-shake  
warning  
cator appears. Regardless of the Anti-shake  
setting, if the shutter speed is too slow for the  
camera to be safely handheld, the camera-  
shake indicator appears as a warning. Use the  
built-in flash or a wide-angle zoom position.  
Anti-shake  
indicator  
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Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section and press the shutter-release button  
partway down. Confirm the image has stabilized on the monitor and press the shutter-release but-  
ton all the way down to take the picture.  
Three options are available for the Anti-shake system in section 4  
of the setup menu (p. 86):  
Video output  
Transfer mode  
Self-timer  
NTSC  
Data storage  
10 sec.  
Display + Exp. - when the shutter-release button is pressed part-  
way down, the anti-shake function will activate. The affect of the  
Anti-shake system can be seen in the live image.  
Anti-shake  
Disp. + Exp.  
Exposure - Anti-shake is only applied during the exposure and is  
not apparent in the live image. When the shutter-release button is  
pressed partway down, wait a moment before taking the picture  
for the Anti-shake system to stabilize the image.  
Off - Anti-shake will not activate.  
The Anti-shake system is less effective at short subject distances or when using the macro function  
(p. 35). The use of a tripod is recommended. Anti-shake is not effective with a tripod mounted cam-  
era; turn off the Anti-shake function to conserve power.  
A thermometer indicator replaces the Anti-shake indicator when the camera is overheat-  
ing because of high operating or ambient temperatures. When taking still images, the  
Anti-shake system is used only for the exposure. When taking movies, Anti-shake is can-  
celed. Allow the camera to cool before using Anti-shake.  
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Setup menu  
DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Instructions on using and  
installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual. The DiMAGE  
manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to  
the manual supplied with your computer.  
System requirements  
For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass-storage device, the  
computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. Both the computer and the  
operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. The follow-  
ing operating systems are compatible with the camera:  
Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, and XP home and professional editions.  
Mac OS 9.0~9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.3~10.1.5, 10.2.1~10.2.8, 10.3~10.3.3.  
Check the Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:  
North America:  
Europe:  
http://www.konicaminolta.us/  
http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com  
Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included  
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM (p. 99). No special driver software is required for other Windows or  
Macintosh operating systems.  
Customers who have bought a previous DiMAGE digital camera and have installed the Windows 98  
driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version of the driver software  
included on the supplied DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE Z3  
with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cam-  
eras.  
A remote camera driver is supplied in the Windows edition of the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM. The dri-  
ver is not compatible with this camera.  
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Connecting the camera to a computer  
Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer; the full-bat-  
tery indicator should be displayed on the monitor. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is  
recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98 Second Edition, read  
the section on page 99 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to  
a computer.  
1. Start up the computer. The computer must be on before connect-  
ing the camera.  
2. Insert the memory card into the camera. To change the memory  
card while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 106.  
3. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. The  
arrow on the plug should face the back of the camera. Make sure  
the plug is firmly attached.  
4. Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer’s USB  
port. Make sure the plug is firmly attached. The camera should be  
connected directly to the computer’s USB port. Attaching the  
3
4
camera to a USB hub may prevent proper operation.  
5. Press the main switch to turn on the camera. The USB connection  
is made automatically; a screen appears to indicate the operation.  
The monitor turns off when the connection has been made. If the  
USB connection is not made, disconnect the camera and restart  
the computer. Repeat the connection procedure above.  
Initializing USB connection.  
98  
Data-transfer mode  
When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon, or volume, appears in  
My Computer or the desktop; the name varies with memory card. When  
using Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window opens requesting instructions on  
what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window.  
Mac OS X  
Mac OS  
Windows XP  
Windows  
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98 SE  
The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be  
installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on  
the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM,  
insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen. No special  
driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.  
Automatic Installation  
Before connecting the camera to the computer, place the  
DiMAGE Viewer 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 button. A window  
appears to confirm that the driver should be installed; click  
Yes” to continue.  
When the driver has been successfully installed, a window  
appears. Click “OK.” Restart the computer and connect the  
camera (p. 98) to complete the operation.  
99  
Manual Installation  
To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instruc-  
tions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a-computer section  
on page 98.  
When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operat-  
ing system will detect the new device and the add-new-  
hardware-wizard window opens. Place the DiMAGE Viewer  
CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.”  
Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver.  
Click “Next.”  
Choose to specify the location of the driver. The browse  
window can be used to indicate the driver location. The  
driver should be located in the CD-ROM drive at  
:\Win98\USB. When the location is shown in the window,  
click “Next.”  
100 Data-transfer mode  
The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of  
the driver. The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will  
vary between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver  
in the system.  
One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf,  
USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf.  
The last window confirms the driver has been installed.  
Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard.  
Restart the computer.  
When the my-computer window is opened, a new remov-  
able-disk icon is displayed. Double click on the icon to  
access the camera’s memory card; see page 102.  
101  
Memory card folder organization  
Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be  
accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in  
the DCIM folder. The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 82).  
Drive Icon  
Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the  
computer. Never format the memory card from the computer;  
always use the camera to format the card. Only files recorded by  
the camera should be stored on the memory card.  
Dcim  
Misc  
From left to right: standard folder, date  
folder, copy folder, e-mail copy folder.  
100KM006 10140801 102KM_CP 103KM_EM  
Copy images (p. 78) are placed in a folder with a name  
ending in “CP.” E-mail Copy images are placed in a fold-  
er ending in “EM.” When a new folder is created, the  
first three digits in the folder name is one greater than  
the largest folder number on the card. When the index  
number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new  
folder is created with a number one greater than the  
greatest folder number on the memory card: e.g. from  
100KM006 to 101KM006.  
PICT0001.JPG  
Still image  
PICT0002.MOV  
Movie clip  
Image-file names begin with “PICT”  
followed by a four-digit file number  
and a jpg or mov extension. To copy-  
ing images, simply drag and drop the  
file icon into a location in the comput-  
er.  
102 Data-transfer mode  
The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the image. As  
images are deleted in the camera, the frame counter will adjust itself to show the number of images  
on the card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly. The serial numbers used with image files  
will not change when an image is deleted. When a new image is recorded, it will be assigned a  
number one greater than the largest serial number in the folder. File serial numbers can be con-  
trolled with the file-number-memory function in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 89).  
Image files contain Exif tag data. This data includes the time and date the image was recorded as  
well as the camera settings used. This data can be viewed with the camera or the DiMAGE Viewer  
software.  
If a camera image is opened in an image-processing application that does not support Exif tags,  
and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the Exif tag information is erased. Some  
Exif compatible applications rewrite the Exif data preventing the DiMAGE Viewer from reading it.  
When using software other than the DiMAGE Viewer, always make a backup copy of the image files  
to protect the Exif tag data.  
To view images correctly on your computer, the monitor’s color space may need to be adjusted.  
Refer to your computer manual on how to calibrate the display to the following requirements: sRGB,  
with a color temperature of 6500K, and a gamma of 2.2. Changes made to the captured image with  
the camera’s contrast controls will affect any color-matching software in use.  
Auto power save - data-transfer mode  
When connected to a computer or printer, if the camera does not receive a read or write command  
within ten minutes, it will shut down to save power. When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-  
removal-of-device warning may appear on the computer monitor. Click “OK.” Neither the camera or  
computer will be damaged in this operation. Turn off the camera with the main switch. Remake the  
USB connection by turning the camera on.  
103  
Disconnecting the camera  
Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red - the data or memory  
card may permanently be damaged.  
Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition  
Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable.  
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP  
To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located  
on the task bar. A small window will open indicating the device to be stopped.  
Click on the small window to stop the  
device. The safe-to-remove-hardware  
window will open. Close the window,  
turn the camera off, and then discon-  
nect the USB cable.  
When more than one external device are connected to the computer, repeat the procedure above  
except right click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon. This will open the unplug-or-eject-hardware  
window after clicking on the small window indicating the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine.  
104 Data-transfer mode  
The hardware devices to be stopped will be dis-  
played. Highlight the device by clicking on it then  
click “Stop.”  
A confirmation screen will appear to indi-  
cate the devices to be stopped. Clicking  
“OK” will stop the device.  
A third and final screen will appear to  
indicate the camera can be safely dis-  
connected from the computer. Close the  
window, turn the camera off, and then  
disconnect the USB cable.  
Macintosh  
Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the  
mass-storage device icon and drop it into the trash. Turn  
the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable.  
105  
Changing the memory card  
Never remove the card when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card  
may permanently be damaged.  
Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition  
1. Turn off the camera.  
2. Change the memory card.  
3. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP  
1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 104).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Change the memory card.  
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
Macintosh  
1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 105).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Change the memory card.  
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
106 Data-transfer mode  
Uninstalling the driver software - Windows  
1. Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other  
devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure.  
2. Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu.  
Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel. Click on the performance and mainte-  
nance category. Click “System” to open the system properties window.  
3. Windows 2000 and XP: select the hardware tab in the properties window and click the device-  
manager button.  
Windows 98 and Me: click the device-manager tab in the properties window.  
4. The driver file will be located in the universal-serial-bus-controller or other-devices location of the  
device manager. Click on the locations to display the files. The driver should be indicated with the  
camera name. Under certain conditions, the driver name may not contain the camera name.  
However, the driver will be indicated by either a question mark or exclamation point.  
5. Click on the driver to select it.  
6. Windows 2000 and XP: click on the action button to display the drop-down menu. Select “unin-  
stall.” A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking “Yes” will remove the driver from the system.  
Windows 98 and Me: click the remove button. A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking “Yes”  
will remove the driver from the system.  
7. Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera. Restart the computer.  
107  
PictBridge  
Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setup menu is  
set to PictBridge. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible  
printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable  
is connected to the printer. Open the AV out/ USB port cover and  
insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the cam-  
era on; the PictBridge screen is displayed automatically.  
Individual still images can be selected for printing on the PictBridge  
screen. For other printing options, see the menu navigation section  
on page 110.  
Total number of prints  
Number of copies  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to display  
the image to be printed.  
Press the up key to select the number of copies  
to be printed. To deselect an image for printing,  
press the down key until the number of copies  
reaches zero.  
:move  
:select  
:print  
Repeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected. Press the cen-  
tral button of the controller to continue.  
108 Data-transfer mode  
The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as the  
print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu navigation  
section for more information (p. 110). Press the central button of  
the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return  
to the PictBridge screen. A maximum number of fifty images can  
be printed.  
No. of prints:  
Print size:  
Layout:  
Print quality:  
Data print:  
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Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
:start  
Printing finished.  
Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing the  
center of the controller. When printing run is finished, a message indi-  
cates the end of the operation; press the center of the controller and turn  
the camera off to end the routine.  
OK  
Notes on printing errors  
If the battery is exhausted before the print run is complete, printing is canceled. Use a fully-charged  
battery or the optional AC adapter.  
If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recom-  
mended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press  
the center of the controller to end the routine. Refer to the printer manual for the correct procedure  
for the printer problem. Check the printer settings before starting again and deselect the images  
that were printed.  
109  
Navigating the PictBridge menu  
Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2)  
move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.  
Activate the menu with the menu button.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu  
changes as the tabs are highlighted.  
Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose  
setting needs to be changed.  
With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are dis-  
played with the current setting highlighted. If “Start” is displayed, press the center of the  
controller to continue.  
Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.  
Press the central button of the controller to select  
the highlighted setting.  
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the  
menu options and the new setting will be displayed. To return  
2
to the PictBridge screen, press the menu button. Read the fol-  
lowing sections on information on the menu options.  
1
110 Data-transfer mode  
The options that can be changed vary with the printer.  
Batch print  
Index print  
Batch print  
Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Two options are  
available:  
All-frames - to print all images on the card. A screen opens so the number of copies of each image  
can be specified. A maximum number of fifty images can be printed.  
Reset - to cancel changes made with the batch print option or with the print selection screen.  
Index print  
An index print of all still images on the memory card can be made. The quality and size of the print  
can be specified with the camera menu. The number of images per page varies with the printer. The  
print-setup confirmation screen is displayed before the print routine starts.  
111  
Paper size  
The paper size of the print can be specified.  
Highlight the current page size and press the  
central button of the controller to open paper-size  
screen. Use the controller to select the paper  
size, and press the central button to complete the  
operation. A paper size not available with the  
printer in use cannot be selected.  
Paper size  
Layout  
Print quality  
Data print  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Paper size  
Printer setup  
2”x 3” card  
100mmx150mm  
4”x 6”  
L
The following are the dimensions for each paper sizes for your ref-  
erence:  
Postcard  
2L  
8”x 10”  
A4  
Letter  
:sel.  
:enter  
2”x 3” card  
100x150mm 100x150mm  
4”x 6”  
8”x 10”  
Letter  
54x86mm  
2.1x3.4 in.  
3.9x5.9 in.  
4 x 6 in.  
8 x 10 in.  
8.5x11.0 in.  
L
Postcard  
2L  
89x127mm  
100x148mm  
127x178mm  
210x297mm  
3.5x5.0 in.  
3.9x5.8 in.  
5.0x7.0 in.  
8.3x11.7 in.  
102x152mm  
203x254mm  
216x279mm  
A4  
Layout  
The layout of the print can be set. The printer-setup option uses the layout parameters of the print-  
er. Borderless printing can be specified with the camera as well as the number of images per page.  
Print quality  
The print quality can be set. The printer-setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine  
quality can be specified with the camera.  
112 Data-transfer mode  
Data print  
Data can be printed with the image. The printer-setup option uses the options set with the printer.  
The date of capture and the file name can be selected for printing. Data printing can also be dis-  
abled with the menu.  
DPOF print  
DPOF print in section 3 allows still images and an index print  
DPOF print  
selected with the DPOF printing options in section 3 of the play-  
back menu to be printed from a DPOF compatible PictBridge  
printer. Simply select the start option from the menu to begin the  
routine.  
No. of prints:  
Print size:  
Layout:  
Print quality:  
Data print:  
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The number of prints in the print run are displayed; an index print  
is counted as one. Press the central button of the controller to  
begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge  
menu.  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
:start  
Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing the  
center of the controller. When printing run is finished, a message indi-  
cates the end of the operation; press the center of the controller and turn  
the camera off to end the routine.  
Printing finished.  
OK  
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APPENDIX  
Troubleshooting  
The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or  
if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Konica Minolta service facility.  
Problem  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The batteries are dead. Replace batteries (p. 13).  
The camera Nothing dis-  
Reinsert the batteries taking care  
will not  
work.  
played on the  
monitors.  
that the negative and positive  
AA Ni-MH batteries are  
terminals are oriented as indicat-  
inserted incorrectly.  
ed on the inside of the battery  
chamber door (p. 13).  
No-card warn-  
ing appears on  
the monitors.  
Shutter will  
not release.  
No memory card in the  
Insert a memory card (p. 16).  
camera.  
Make sure the subject is within  
the autofocus range (p. 24) or  
use the macro mode (p. 35).  
Subject is too close.  
The camera is in macro Cancel the macro mode setting  
Pictures are Focus signal is  
mode.  
(p. 35).  
not sharp.  
red.  
A special situation is  
preventing the autofo-  
Use the focus-lock function to  
focus on an object at the same  
cus system from focus- distance as the subject (p. 24) or  
ing (p. 25). use manual focus (p. 57).  
114 Appendix  
Pictures are  
taken indoors or  
in low-light situ-  
ations without  
flash.  
Slow shutter speeds  
result in blurred images  
when the camera is  
hand-held.  
Use a tripod, change the camera  
sensitivity to a higher setting (p.  
62), or use the flash (p. 26).  
Pictures are  
not sharp.  
Move closer to the subject or  
change the camera sensitivity to  
a higher setting (p. 62).  
While using flash, the pictures  
are too dark.  
The subject is beyond  
the flash range (p. 62).  
The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns  
when handling the camera, batteries, or memory card.  
If the camera does not function normally or the system error message appears, turn the camera off,  
remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. If the camera has  
become hot with extended use, wait for it to cool before removing or disconnecting the power sup-  
ply. Always turn the camera off using the main switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged  
and the camera reset.  
The camera controls the live monitor image by varying the CCD sensitivity and controlling the aper-  
ture. The aperture can sometimes be heard stopping down or opening up with changes in subject  
brightness.  
Focus is continuously adjusted with the sports action subject program and continuous AF. While  
focusing, the live image may appear to jump. Wait until the focus signal confirms focus or release  
and press the shutter-release button again.  
This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of printing. To  
obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual, contact a Konica Minolta  
service facility.  
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Care and storage  
Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your  
camera will provide years of service.  
Camera care  
• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.  
Turn off the camera when transporting.  
• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory  
card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera.  
• When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand. Water,  
sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera.  
• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun; the CCD  
may be damaged.  
Storage  
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long periods of dis-  
use, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying agent.  
• Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods.  
• Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.  
• During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the camera out of  
storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.  
Cleaning  
• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the  
camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may  
scratch the surface.  
To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens with a cloth  
or tissue designed for optics. Use lens-cleaning fluid if necessary.  
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.  
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.  
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LCD monitor care  
• The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99.99% of the  
pixels operate properly. Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright  
points; this is not monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image.  
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged.  
• In cold temperatures, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms  
up, the display will function normally.  
• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.  
Batteries  
• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping  
spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power  
when they warm up.  
• In cold environments, the use of Ni-MH batteries is recommended over alkaline batteries for bet-  
ter performance.  
• If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even if their  
charge seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation.  
Operating temperatures and conditions  
• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).  
• Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the  
sun, or to extreme humidity.  
• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to  
prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before  
removing it from the bag.  
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Memory cards  
SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components.  
The following may cause data loss or damage:  
• Improper use of the card.  
• Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.  
• Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.  
• Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.  
• Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing  
the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).  
Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.  
• Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary.  
The response time is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a  
defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some  
operations like deletion may take longer.  
SD Memory Cards have a write-protect switch to prevent image data  
Write-  
protect  
switch  
from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the card, the  
data will be protected. Images cannot be recorded when the card is pro-  
tected. If an attempt is made to record or delete an image with the cam-  
era, the card-locked message will appear on the monitor.  
Lock  
position  
Memory cards should not be used to permanently store image data.  
Always make a copy of camera files on an appropriate storage device or  
recording media. Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or  
damage to data.  
118 Appendix  
Before important events and journeys  
• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.  
• Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction.  
Copyright  
• TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking  
pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc., is prohibited without approval and can  
infringe on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within  
the copyright laws.  
Questions and service  
• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica  
Minolta distributor in your area.  
• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Konica Minolta Service Facility.  
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QuickTime system requirements  
To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the  
IBM PC / AT Compatible  
installer. Macintosh users can download the latest  
version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple  
Computer web site: http://www.apple.com.  
Pentium processor-based PC  
or compatible computer  
Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP.  
128MB or more of RAM  
Videoimpression 2 system requirements  
To install ArcSoft VideoImpression, follow the instructions in the installer.  
Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP.  
Pentium III 450 processor or equivalent. Pentium III 700 recommended.  
200MB of hard disk space, 1GB recommended.  
64MB of RAM. 128MB recommended.  
16-bit or higher color display at 800 x 600.  
DirectX 8.1 or above. Apple QuickTime recommended.  
120 Appendix  
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).  
FCC Compliance Statement  
Declaration on Conformity  
Digital Camera:  
DiMAGE Z3  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.  
Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
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 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:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Technical specifications  
CCD:  
Number of effective pixels:  
Total number of pixels:  
Camera sensitivity (ISO):  
Aspect ratio:  
1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD  
4.0 million  
4.2 million  
Auto and 50, 100, 200, 400 ISO equivalents.  
4:3  
Lens construction:  
Maximum aperture:  
Focal length:  
13 elements in 10 groups  
f/2.8 (wide-angle position), f/4.5 (telephoto position)  
5.83 - 69.9mm (35mm equivalent: 35 - 420mm)  
Wide-angle: 0.6m - ∞ / 2.0ft - ∞  
Telephoto: 2.0m - ∞ / 6.6ft - ∞  
Standard macro:  
Focusing range:  
Wide-angle: 0.1 - 1.0m / 0.3 - 3.3ft  
Telephoto: 1.2 - 2.5m / 3.9 - 8.2ft  
Super macro (at 10.45mm, 35mm equivalent: 63mm):  
1 - 100cm / 0.39 - 3.28in.  
(All distances from the front of the lens)  
Video AF  
Single-shot AF, Continuous AF with Predictive Focus  
Control, Full-time AF  
Autofocusing system:  
Focus modes:  
Shutter:  
Shutter speeds:  
CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter  
1/1000 - 4s  
In S and M mode: 1/1000 - 15s, Time (30s maximum)  
7s (approx.)  
3.8cm (1.5 in) digital interface TFT color  
100% (approx.)  
100% (approx.)  
12 bit  
Built-in flash recycling time:  
Monitor LCD:  
Monitor field of view:  
Viewfinder field of view:  
A/D conversion:  
Recording media:  
File formats:  
SD Memory cards and MultiMediaCards  
JPEG, Motion JPEG (mov).  
DCF 2.0 and DPOF compliant.  
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Printing output control:  
Menu languages:  
Exif print, PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge  
Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, and Simplified  
Chinese  
AV output:  
NTSC and PAL  
Batteries:  
Battery performance (recording):  
Four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries.  
Approximate number of recorded images: 170 frames with  
alkaline batteries, 320 frames with 2300mAh Ni-MH batter-  
ies, conforming to the CIPA standard with SD Memory Card.  
* CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association  
Approximate continuous playback time: 220 min. with alka-  
line batteries, 300 min. with 2300mAh Ni-MH batteries,  
based on Konica Minolta standard.  
Battery performance (playback):  
Optional external power source:  
Dimensions:  
AC Adapter AC-1L or AC-11  
108.5 (W) X 80 (H) X 83.5 (D) mm  
4.27 (W) X 3.15 (H) X 3.29 (D) in  
Weight:  
Approximately 335g / 11.8 oz.  
(without batteries or memory card)  
Operating temperature:  
Operating humidity:  
0° - 40°C / 32° - 104°F  
5 - 85% (noncondensing)  
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to  
change without notice.  
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