Cyber Acoustics Digital Camera DiMAGE Xg User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE  
NP-200 Lithium-ion batteries  
The DiMAGE Xg operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse  
of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or  
chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery.  
DANGER  
• Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.  
• Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F).  
• Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the inter-  
nal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.  
• Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal  
battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.  
• Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.  
• Do not use the battery with any other products.  
• Only use the specified charger. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury  
through fire or electric shock.  
• Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse  
the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes  
contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.  
• Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between  
0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient  
temperatures between –20° and 30°C (–4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85%  
RH.  
WARNING  
• Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal;  
always follow local regulations for battery disposal.  
• If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and  
discontinue charging immediately.  
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GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS  
Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital  
camera and its accessories.  
WARNING  
• Only use the battery specified in this manual.  
• Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the  
unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or  
electric shock.  
• Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inap-  
propriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high  
voltage circuit inside the product is touched.  
• Immediately remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the  
camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash  
unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock  
resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries  
or fire.  
• Keep the battery, memory card, or small parts that could be swallowed away from  
infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.  
• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm  
them with the product or parts.  
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.  
• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blind-  
ness 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 look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may  
damage your eyesight or cause blindness.  
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• Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If  
liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, and  
discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage  
or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine,  
or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint  
thinner to clean these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may  
cause an explosion or fire.  
• When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the  
plug when removing it from an outlet.  
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charg-  
er cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.  
• If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately  
remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with  
use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.  
• Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.  
• 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 handling.  
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CAUTION  
• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove  
compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which  
may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.  
• If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.  
• The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care  
should be taken to avoid burns.  
• Burns may result if the memory card or battery is removed immediately after extended  
periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.  
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit dis-  
charges a large amount of energy which may cause burns.  
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and  
the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes  
contact with skin, wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in  
contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a  
doctor.  
• When using the AC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical out-  
let.  
• Do not use transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these devices  
may cause a fire or damage the product.  
• Do not use if the AC adapter, DC adapter, or charger cord is damaged.  
• Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result.  
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of  
the units in emergencies.  
• Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.  
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The following marks may be found on the product:  
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the  
EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE  
stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.  
FCC Compliance Statement  
Declaration on Conformity  
Digital Camera:  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging USA 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.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains  
important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of  
this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 24 and  
35, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 36 and 39. Read the data-  
transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer.  
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation  
sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings  
immediately follow the navigation sections.  
The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the  
operation of the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided.  
Please store this manual in a safe place.  
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................12  
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................14  
Inserting the lithium-ion battery ...............................................................................................14  
Charging the lithium-ion battery ..............................................................................................15  
Battery-condition indicator.......................................................................................................16  
Auto power off .........................................................................................................................16  
AC adapter set (sold separately).............................................................................................17  
Attaching the hand strap .........................................................................................................19  
Installing and removing a memory card ..................................................................................20  
About memory cards ...............................................................................................................21  
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................22  
Recording - basic operation .................................................................................................................24  
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................24  
Setting the camera to record images ......................................................................................24  
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................25  
LCD monitor display - basic ....................................................................................................26  
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................26  
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................27  
Automatic digital subject program selection............................................................................28  
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................30  
Focus range.............................................................................................................................30  
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Focus signals...........................................................................................................................31  
Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................31  
Flash modes............................................................................................................................32  
Flash range - Automatic operation ..........................................................................................33  
Flash signals............................................................................................................................33  
Display button - recording mode .............................................................................................34  
Digital subject programs..........................................................................................................35  
Playback - basic operation...................................................................................................................36  
Single-frame playback display.................................................................................................36  
Viewing images .......................................................................................................................37  
Deleting single images ............................................................................................................37  
Display button - playback mode ..............................................................................................38  
Display button - Quick View ....................................................................................................38  
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................39  
Recording - advanced operation..........................................................................................................40  
LCD monitor display - advanced .............................................................................................40  
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................40  
Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................42  
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................44  
Continuous advance...................................................................................................45  
Self-timer.....................................................................................................................46  
Multi frame..................................................................................................................47  
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................48  
White balance..........................................................................................................................50  
Customizing key functions.......................................................................................................51  
Camera sensitivity - ISO..........................................................................................................52  
Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................52  
Metering modes.......................................................................................................................53  
Compensating exposure with the menu..................................................................................54  
Noise reduction........................................................................................................................54  
Auto reset ................................................................................................................................55  
Color mode..............................................................................................................................56  
Voice memo.............................................................................................................................56  
Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................58  
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................59  
Instant playback.......................................................................................................................60  
Spot AF....................................................................................................................................61  
Recording without a memory card...........................................................................................62  
Movie and audio recording...................................................................................................................63  
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................63  
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Audio recording .......................................................................................................................64  
Navigating the movie/audio recording menu...........................................................................65  
Movie file sizes ........................................................................................................................67  
Notes on movie recording .......................................................................................................67  
Playback - advanced operation............................................................................................................68  
Playing back voice memos and audio captions ......................................................................68  
Playing back movies and audio recordings.............................................................................69  
Navigating the playback-mode menu......................................................................................70  
Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................72  
Deleting image and audio files ................................................................................................73  
Audio caption...........................................................................................................................74  
Locking image and audio files.................................................................................................75  
Image pasting..........................................................................................................................76  
Cropping frames......................................................................................................................78  
Frame capture .........................................................................................................................80  
Movie editor.............................................................................................................................82  
About DPOF ............................................................................................................................84  
Creating a DPOF print order ...................................................................................................84  
Date print / Index print.............................................................................................................85  
E-mail copy..............................................................................................................................86  
Setup mode  
....................................................................................................................................88  
Opening the setup menu.........................................................................................................88  
Navigating the setup menu......................................................................................................89  
LCD monitor brightness...........................................................................................................91  
Formatting memory cards........................................................................................................91  
File number (#) memory..........................................................................................................92  
Folder Name............................................................................................................................92  
Language.................................................................................................................................93  
Audio signals ...........................................................................................................................93  
Shutter FX ...............................................................................................................................93  
Custom FX recording...............................................................................................................94  
Volume ....................................................................................................................................95  
Auto power off .........................................................................................................................95  
Reset default ...........................................................................................................................96  
Date and time ..........................................................................................................................97  
Date format..............................................................................................................................97  
Transfer mode .........................................................................................................................97  
Data-transfer mode ..............................................................................................................................99  
System requirements...............................................................................................................99  
Connecting the camera to a computer..................................................................................100  
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Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE...................................................................................102  
Automatic installation................................................................................................102  
Manual installation....................................................................................................103  
Auto power off - data-transfer mode .....................................................................................105  
QuickTime 6 system requirements........................................................................................105  
Memory card folder organization...........................................................................................106  
Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......................................................................108  
Windows XP, 2000 Professional, and Me.................................................................108  
Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition..............................................................................109  
Macintosh..................................................................................................................109  
Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode .................................................................110  
Using PictBridge compatible printer ......................................................................................110  
Selecting print images............................................................................................................111  
Navigating the PictBridge menu ............................................................................................113  
Batch print.................................................................................................................114  
Index print .................................................................................................................114  
Paper size .................................................................................................................114  
Sizes .........................................................................................................................115  
Layout .......................................................................................................................115  
Print quality ...............................................................................................................115  
Data print...................................................................................................................115  
DPOF print ................................................................................................................116  
Notes on printing errors.........................................................................................................117  
Remote camera system requirements...................................................................................118  
Installing the remote camera driver .......................................................................................118  
Connecting the remote camera.............................................................................................120  
Notes on remote camera operation.......................................................................................121  
Appendix  
..................................................................................................................................122  
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................122  
About the lithium-ion battery charger cord ............................................................................124  
Viewfinder indicator lamps.....................................................................................................125  
Removing the driver software - Windows..............................................................................126  
Care and storage...................................................................................................................127  
Technical specifications.........................................................................................................130  
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NAMES OF PARTS  
* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these  
surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual  
(p. 107).  
Shutter-release button  
Main switch  
Self-timer lamp (p. 46)  
Viewfinder window*  
Flash (p. 32)  
Lens*  
USB-port  
Microphone  
Battery/Card chamber door (p. 14, 17)  
Tripod socket  
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NAMES OF PARTS  
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Digital-subject-program mode (p. 28)  
Recording mode (p. 24)  
Playback mode (p. 36)  
Mode dial  
Movie/Audio recording mode (p. 63)  
Controller  
Indicator lamp (p. 16, 26, 30, 31, 33)  
Viewfinder*  
Strap eyelet  
(p. 19)  
LCD monitor*  
Speaker  
Flash-mode button (p. 32)  
Display button (p. 34, 38)  
Quick View / Delete button (p. 36, 37)  
Menu button  
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING  
INSERTING THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY  
This digital camera uses one NP-200 lithium-ion battery. Before using the  
battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When  
replacing the battery, the camera should be turned off.  
Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera to  
release the safety catch (1). Open the door.  
1
Move the battery latch towards the back of the camera to  
insert the battery (2). Slide the battery into the battery  
chamber with the battery terminals first until it is caught by  
2
the latch.  
To remove the battery, move the latch towards the back  
of the camera until the battery is released (3). Pull the  
battery out of the chamber.  
Close the battery-chamber door (4) and slide it  
toward the back of the camera to engage the safety  
catch.  
After installing the battery, the set-time/date  
message may appear on the monitor. The clock and  
calendar is set in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 20).  
An internal battery protects the clock, calender, and  
memory settings for more than 24 hours if the  
camera is used for at least 5 minutes before  
removing the battery.  
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CHARGING THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY  
Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging  
the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the  
battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each  
shooting session. See page 128 for battery care and storage.  
Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit  
(1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live  
household outlet. The included AC cord is designed  
for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord  
in the region it was purchased. For more on the AC  
cable, see page 124.  
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With the battery terminals forward and the label  
face up, slide the battery into the charger. The  
indicator lamp (2) will glow to show the battery is  
charging. The lamp will go out when the battery  
has been charged. Charging time is  
approximately 90 minutes.  
Remove the battery from the charger. Unplug  
the power cord from the outlet.  
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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR  
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the  
LCD monitor. The icon will change from white to red when battery power is low.  
Full-battery icon - the battery is fully charged. This icon is  
displayed when the camera is on.  
Half-full-battery icon - the battery is partially charged. This icon is  
displayed when the camera is turned on. The LCD monitor will turn  
off when the flash is charging.  
Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery  
should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically  
appears and remains on the monitor until the battery is recharged.  
If the power level falls below this level when the camera is on, the  
battery-exhausted message will appear just before the camera  
shuts down.  
If power is insufficient for camera operation, the indicator lamp next  
to the viewfinder will turn red and blink for three seconds. The  
shutter will not release. The battery must be recharged.  
AUTO POWER OFF  
To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if an operation is not made within  
three minutes. To restore power, press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-off  
period can be changed in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 95). When the camera is  
connected to a computer, the auto-power-off period is set to ten minutes and cannot be  
changed.  
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AC ADAPTER SET (SOLD SEPARATELY)  
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.  
The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered  
from a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when  
the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of  
heavy use. AC adapter model AC-4 is for use in North America,  
Japan, and Taiwan, and AC-5 is for use in all other areas. The  
battery cannot be charged using the AC adapter.  
To use the AC Adapter AC-4 or AC-5 with this camera, DC Adapter  
DA-100 is required. DC Adapter DA-100 is included in the AC  
Adapter Set AC-401/501.  
DC adapter DA-100  
1. Open the cover on the side of the battery chamber and place  
the DC adapter cable in the notch (1).  
2. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera  
to release the safety catch (2). Open the door.  
3. Move the battery latch towards the back of the camera  
to insert the DC plug. Slide the DC plug into the battery  
1
chamber with its terminals first until it is caught by the  
latch (3).  
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2
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4. Placing the DC adapter cable in the notch, close the  
battery-chamber door and slide it toward the back of the  
camera to engage the safety catch (4).  
5. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the AC socket  
of the DC adapter (5).  
6. Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.  
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ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP  
Always keep the strap around your wrist in  
the event that the camera is accidentally  
dropped.  
1
Pass the small loop of the hand strap  
through the strap eyelet on the camera body  
(1).  
Pass the other end of the strap through the  
small loop and tighten (2).  
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD  
Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not orange and  
blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be  
damaged, and data lost.  
An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera  
to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will appear on the LCD  
monitor; the shutter can still be released and a single image can be captured (p. 62).  
Slide the battery-chamber door toward the  
bottom of the camera to release the safety catch  
(1). Open the door.  
Insert the memory card all the way into the card  
slot and then release (2). The card should catch  
in the slot.  
1
2
Insert the card so the face is toward the front of  
the camera. Always push the card in straight,  
never at an angle. Never force the card. If the  
card does not fit, check that it is orientated  
correctly. If a MultiMediaCard is inserted  
incorrectly, it will lock, but the card chamber door  
will not close.  
3
To eject a memory card, press the card into the  
slot and release (3). The card can now be pulled  
out.  
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it  
toward the top of the camera to engage the  
safety catch (4).  
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ABOUT MEMORY CARDS  
The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards  
compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the  
specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like  
deletion may take longer.  
The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to  
prevent image data from being deleted. By sliding the  
Write-  
switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be  
protect  
protected. However, when the card is protected, images  
switch  
cannot be recorded. If an attempt is made to record or  
delete an image with the camera, the card-locked  
message will appear and the LED lamps near the  
viewfinder will turn red and blink quickly. For memory  
card care and store see page 128.  
Lock  
position  
If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the  
inserted card in the camera may need to be formatted.  
A card used in another camera may also have to be  
formatted before being used. A card can be formatted in  
section 1 of the setup menu (p. 91). When a card is  
formatted, all the data on the card is permanently  
erased.  
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME  
When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording.  
After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the following message will  
be displayed in the LCD monitor to prompt the date and time setup.  
Set date and time.  
Yes  
No  
Use the left and right keys to select “Yes,” “No” cancels the message.  
Date/Time set  
Press the central button to display the  
date/time setting screen.  
2003 . 01 . 01  
Use the left and right keys to select the item to  
be changed.  
00 : 00  
Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.  
Date/Time setting screen  
Press the central button to set the clock and  
calendar.  
To set the camera’s clock and calendar at another time, use the following procedure.  
Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch near the shutter-release button.  
Press the menu button to open the menu; the appearance of the menu depends on the  
position of the mode dial.  
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Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Single  
2048x1536  
Standard  
Auto  
Use the right key to highlight “setup” at the  
top of the menu.  
White balance  
Key func.  
Off  
Press the central button to open the setup  
menu.  
LCD brightness  
Format  
–
–
File # memory  
Folder name  
Language  
Off  
Std. form  
English  
Setup menu  
Use the right key to highlight the third tab at  
the top of the menu.  
Reset default  
Date/Time set  
Date format  
–
–
Use the down key to highlight the  
Date/Time set menu option.  
YYYY/MM/DD  
Data storage  
Transfer mode  
Press the right key. “Enter” will appear on  
the right side of the menu.  
Press the central button to display the  
date/time setting screen.  
Setup menu: section 3  
Camera notes  
For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Highlight the language  
option in section 1 of the setup menu. Press the right key to display the language settings.  
Using the up/down keys, highlight the desired language. Press the central button to set the  
highlighted language; the setup menu will be displayed in the selected language.  
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RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION  
This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages  
14 through 23.  
HANDLING THE CAMERA  
While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera  
firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body  
with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet  
shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.  
When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the  
flash is above the lens with the shutter-release button to the  
top. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the  
strap.  
SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES  
Turn the camera on by pressing the main  
switch near the shutter-release button (1).  
1
2
Turn the mode dial to the  
digital subject program  
mode or recording mode  
position (2).  
When the camera is turned on, the monitor  
may turn off for a few seconds while the  
flash charges.  
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USING THE ZOOM LENS  
This camera is equipped with a unique 5.7 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a  
37 to 111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the controller at the back  
of the camera. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD  
monitor.  
To zoom in on the subject, push  
the up key (T) of the controller.  
To zoom out, push the down key  
(W) of the controller.  
While zooming, the zoom  
indicator is displayed on the LCD  
monitor to show the approximate  
zoom position.  
The digital-zoom function can  
increase the power of the lens.  
The digital zoom is activated in  
section 3 of the recording-mode  
menu (p. 59).  
Shooting tips  
The zoom lens not only affects how large the subject is in the picture, but it also influences the depth  
of field and perspective. Depth of field is the area between the closest object in focus and the fur-  
thest object in focus. As the lens zooms in to the telephoto position, the depth of field becomes shal-  
lower, separating the subject from the background. Many portraits are taken with telephoto lenses.  
Zooming the lens out to the wide-angle position makes both the foreground and background appear  
sharper. Usually landscape photographs take advantage of the large depth of field of wide-angle  
lenses. Wide-angle lenses also create a strong perspective which gives a sense of depth in the  
image. Telephoto lenses compress the space between the subject and background and create a  
weak perspective.  
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LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - BASIC  
Recording mode  
Flash modes (p. 32)  
Automatic digital subject program display (p. 28)  
Image size (p. 48)  
Image quality (p. 48)  
Battery-condition indicator (p. 16)  
Wide focus frame  
LCD monitor  
Drive mode (p. 44)  
Frame counter (p. 49)  
Camera-shake warning  
Focus signal (p. 31)  
Zoom indicator (p. 25)  
CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING  
If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be  
hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator will appear  
on the monitor and the viewfinder indicator lamp will turn green  
and blink slowly. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle  
hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position  
of the lens than at the wide-angle position. Although the warn-  
ing appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning  
appears, place the camera on a tripod or use the built-in flash.  
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BASIC RECORDING OPERATION  
Turn the camera on and turn the mode dial to the digital-subject-program  
mode or recording-mode position. The operation for both modes is the  
same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only active in the  
digital-subject-program mode.  
Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD  
monitor or center the subject in the viewfinder.  
• The focus-lock function (p. 30) can be used with off-center  
subjects.  
• If the subject is closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-  
angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto position, only use  
the LCD monitor to frame the subject.  
• The spot focus area can be used for focusing; press the center  
controller button for about 1 second to activate the area (p. 61).  
Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock  
the focus and exposure.  
• The focus signals (p. 31) on the monitor and  
the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder will  
confirm that the image is in focus. If the  
monitor focus signal is red or the indicator  
lamp is green and blinks quickly, the camera was unable to  
focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the focus  
signal is white and the lamp glows steadily.  
• In the digital-subject-program mode, Automatic Digital Subject  
Program Selection chooses the appropriate exposure  
program, see the next page.  
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Press the shutter-release button all the way down to  
take the picture.  
• After the shutter releases, the indicator lamp next to the  
viewfinder will turn orange and blink indicating image data is  
being written to the memory card. Never remove a memory  
card while data is being transferred.  
• The image can be previewed after it is captured by continuing  
to hold down the shutter-release button. This function is  
disabled if the monitor is off. Instant playback also can be used  
(p. 60).  
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection  
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection chooses between program AE  
and one of four digital subject programs. The digital subject programs  
optimize camera setting for various conditions and subjects. Automatic  
Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in the digital-subject-  
program mode. For information on individual subject programs, see page  
35.  
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A row of gray indicators at the top on the monitor display  
indicate Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is  
active.  
Press the shutter-release button partway down; the AF  
system locates the subject and the Automatic Digital  
Subject Program Selection chooses a subject program. If  
no indicators are displayed, programmed AE is active.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take  
the picture.  
Program autoexposure (the Digital Subject Program indicators disappear)  
Portrait  
Landscape  
Sunset  
Sports action  
Hold the camera steadily when  
the sunset subject program is  
selected as exposures can be  
long.  
In the digital-subject-program mode, one of five digital subject programs  
can be selected manually by using the left and right keys of the controller  
before taking a picture. See page 35.  
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FOCUS LOCK  
The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject  
off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special  
focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is  
controlled with the shutter-release button.  
Place the subject within the monitor focus frame or  
center the subject in the viewfinder. Press and hold  
the shutter-release button partway down to lock the  
focus.  
• The focus signal on the monitor and the  
viewfinder indicator lamp will indicate if the  
focus is locked.  
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  
The focus range is 15cm (0.5ft.) to infinity. Both the LCD monitor and viewfinder can be  
used to frame the subject. However, because of parallax, only the monitor’s live image  
will be accurate with subjects closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle position  
or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto position.  
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FOCUS SIGNALS  
This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the  
lower right corner of the LCD monitor and the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder  
indicate the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus  
on the subject or not.  
Focus confirmed - the LCD monitor focus signal is white,  
the viewfinder indicator lamp is green and steady. Focus  
is locked.  
Cannot focus - the LCD monitor focus signal is red and  
the viewfinder indicator lamp is green and blinks rapidly.  
Focus signal  
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS  
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. In these situations the focus-  
lock function (p. 30) can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your  
main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture.  
The subject is too dark. The subject in the  
focus frame is low in  
contrast.  
Two subjects at differ-  
ent distances overlap  
in the focus frame.  
The subject is near a  
very bright object or  
area.  
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FLASH MODES  
The flash can be used when taking still images.  
To select the flash mode, press the flash mode  
button (1) on the back of the camera until the  
desired mode is displayed. Press the shutter-  
release button to set the mode. The active flash  
mode is displayed in the top left corner of the  
LCD monitor. When the camera is turned off and  
auto reset (p. 55) is active, the flash mode is  
reset to autoflash with red-eye reduction if this  
mode was last set, if not the mode will be reset  
to autoflash. While the flash is charging, the  
shutter cannot be released.  
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-  
light and backlit conditions.  
Red-eye reduction - the flash fires multiple  
bursts before the main flash burst to reduce red-  
eye; an effect caused by light reflected from the  
retina. Use in low-light conditions when taking  
photographs of people or animals, the pre-  
flashes contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.  
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Autoflash  
Autoflash with  
red-eye reduction  
Fill-flash  
Flash cancel  
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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.  
Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is  
prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the  
flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p.  
26).  
FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION  
The camera automatically controls the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject  
must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the  
same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position. The flash ranged  
can be changed with camera sensitivity (ISO), see page 52.  
Wide-angle position  
Telephoto position  
0.15m ~ 3.2m (0.5 ft. ~ 10.5 ft.)  
0.15m ~ 2.5m (0.5 ft. ~ 8.2 ft.)  
FLASH SIGNALS  
The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of  
the flash. When the lamp is red and blinks quickly, the flash is  
charging and the shutter will not release. When the lamp turns  
green, the flash is charged and ready to fire.  
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DISPLAY BUTTON - RECORDING MODE  
The display button controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to the next  
position each time the button is pressed: full display, live image only, and monitor off. If  
the display button is pressed and held, the LCD-brightness adjustment screen will be  
displayed, see page 91.  
Full display  
Live image  
only  
Monitor  
off  
Display button  
Battery power can be conserved by turning the monitor off and using the viewfinder to  
take pictures. However, because of parallax, the monitor should be used for subjects  
closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto  
position.  
When the flash-mode or menu button is pressed, the monitor will automatically turn on.  
The battery-condition and date-imprinting indicators can appear on the live image only  
display. The digital zoom is canceled and the AF area and exposure-compensation  
setting is fixed when the monitor is off. The monitor cannot be turned off in audio or movie  
recording. When the LCD monitor is off, it will automatically activate for the instant  
playback period. When auto reset is active, the LCD monitor will be reset to the full  
display when the camera is turned off.  
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DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS  
Digital subject programs optimize  
the camera’s exposure, white-  
balance, and image-processing  
systems for specific conditions  
and subjects. Simply press the left  
and right keys of the controller to  
select the appropriate subject  
program; the active subject  
program is displayed at the top of  
the monitor.  
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. When  
using flash, the subject must be within the flash range (p. 33). 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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PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION  
Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the  
basic operation in both modes. The playback mode has additional functions, see page  
68.  
To view images from the playback mode, turn the  
mode dial to the playback position.  
To view images from the recording or  
movie/audio recording mode, press the  
Quick View / Delete button.  
SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY  
Mode indicator  
Magnification display (p. 39)  
Image-size display (p. 48)  
Image-quality indicator (p. 48)  
Battery-condition indicator (p. 16)  
Time of recording  
Date of recording  
Folder number - file number (p. 92)  
Frame number / total number of images  
Audio-track indicator  
Lock indicator (p. 72)  
DPOF-set indicator (p. 72)  
E-mail copy indicator (p. 72)  
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VIEWING IMAGES  
In Quick View or the playback mode,  
use the left/right keys of the  
controller to scroll through the  
images on the memory card.  
To return to the recording mode from Quick View,  
press the menu button or press the shutter-  
release button partway down.  
Controller  
Menu button  
Quick View / Delete button  
DELETING SINGLE IMAGES  
To delete a displayed file, press the flash-mode/delete  
button. A confirmation screen will appear.  
Delete this frame?  
Use the left/right keys to select “Yes.” “No”  
will cancel the operation.  
No  
Yes  
Press the center button of the controller to  
delete the file.  
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DISPLAY BUTTON - PLAYBACK MODE  
The display button controls the display  
format. Each time the button is pressed, the  
display cycles through to the next format:  
full display, image only, index playback.  
Image only  
Full  
display  
Index playback  
Display button  
In index playback, the left/right and up/down keys of the controller move the yellow  
border around the index thumbnails. When the image is highlighted with the border, the  
date of recording, audio-track indicator, the lock and printing status, e-mail copy indicator  
and the frame number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The  
accompanying audio track of the highlighted image can be played by pressing the center  
button of the controller. When the display button is pressed again, the highlighted image  
will be displayed in the single-frame playback mode.  
DISPLAY BUTTON - QUICK VIEW  
Pressing the display button in  
Quick View switches between the  
full display and the image-only  
display.  
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ENLARGED PLAYBACK  
In single-frame playback in both the Quick View and playback modes, a still image can  
be enlarged by up to 6X in 0.2X increments.  
With the image to be magnified displayed, press the up key of the  
controller to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of  
magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
Pressing the up key increases the image magnification.  
Pressing the down key decreases the image  
magnification.  
The display button switches between showing  
the full display and image only.  
To scroll the image, press the center button of the  
controller. The center button switches between the  
enlarged-playback and scroll screens.  
Use the left/right and up/down keys of  
the controller to scroll the image.  
To exit the enlarged playback mode, press the  
menu button.  
The locator indicator in the top right corner of  
the monitor shows the area of the image being  
displayed.  
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RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION  
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - ADVANCED  
Microphone indicator  
Color mode (p. 56)  
Digital zoom (p. 59)  
Zoom indicator (p. 59)  
Image size (p. 48)  
Image quality (p. 48)  
Spot-metering area (p. 53)  
Drive mode (p. 44)  
Frame counter (p. 49)  
Date-imprinting indicator (p. 58)  
Focus signal (p. 31)  
Metering-mode indicator (p. 53)  
Camera-sensitivity display (p. 52)  
White balance (p. 50)  
Exposure compensation  
Flash modes (p. 32)  
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION  
The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or  
darker by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments with still image and movie  
recording. The exposure-compensation value will remain in effect until it has  
been reset. Exposure compensation can also be set in section 2 of the  
recording-mode menu (p. 54). The function controlled with the left/right keys of the  
controller can be changed with the menu, see page 51.  
The exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured. When setting the  
exposure compensation, the amount of compensation is shown next to the exposure-  
compensation icon on the monitor. When set to any value other than 0.0, the icon will  
remain on the LCD monitor as a warning. To set the exposure compensation, the monitor  
must be on.  
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Use the left/right controller keys to adjust  
the exposure-compensation value.  
The LCD monitor will display the exposure-compensation  
icon and value. The change in exposure is visible in the  
monitor image. Exposure compensation is set automatically  
after five seconds or when another camera button is pressed.  
Shooting tips  
Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compen-  
sation can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy land-  
scape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the pic-  
ture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values.  
Calculated camera  
exposure  
–1.0Ev  
–2.0Ev  
In the example above, the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it  
bright and washed-out. By compensating the exposure, detail is brought out in the leaves, and  
the stones and water appear richer.  
Ev stands for exposure value. A  
change of one Ev will adjust the  
exposure calculated by the cam-  
era by a factor of two.  
+2.0 Ev  
+1.0 Ev  
0.0 Ev  
4X as much light  
2X as much light  
Calculated exposure  
1/2 as much light  
1/4 as much light  
–1.0 Ev  
–2.0 Ev  
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NAVIGATING THE RECORDING-MODE MENU  
Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right  
and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu.  
Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.  
To activate the recording-mode menu, press the menu button.  
The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right  
keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs  
are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll  
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be  
changed.  
With the menu option highlighted, press the right key; the settings will be  
displayed with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu options,  
press the left key.  
Use the zoom lever to highlight the new setting.  
Press the center 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. Changes can continue to be made. To return  
to the recording mode, press the menu button.  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Single  
2048 x 1536  
Standard  
Auto  
White balance  
Key func.  
Off  
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Section 2  
Drive mode  
Single  
Sensitivity*  
ISO 400  
ISO 200  
ISO 100  
ISO 50  
Auto  
Continuous  
Self-timer  
Multi frame  
2048 X 1536  
1600 X 1200  
1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
Fine  
Image size  
Metering mode*  
Multi-segment  
Spot  
Exp. comp.  
–2.0 ~ +2.0 Ev  
On  
Quality  
Noise reduction  
Standard  
Economy  
Auto  
Off  
Auto reset  
On  
White balance*  
Off  
Daylight  
Cloudy  
Section 3  
Tungsten  
Fluorescent  
Exp. comp.  
White balance  
Drive mode  
Sensitivity  
Off  
Color mode*  
Color  
B&W  
Key func.*  
Sepia  
Voice memo  
On  
Off  
Date imprinting  
YYYY/MM/DD  
MM/DD/hr:min  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
Digital zoom  
* White balance,  
key func.,  
sensitivity, metering mode, and color  
mode options are not in active in the  
digital-subject-program mode.  
Instant playback  
Refer to the following sections for details  
on the menu options and their settings.  
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DRIVE MODES  
The drive modes control the rate and method images  
are captured. Indicators indicating the selected drive  
mode appear on the monitor. The drive mode is  
selected in section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p.  
43). If auto reset (p. 55) is active, the drive mode is  
reset to single-frame advance when the camera is  
turned off.  
Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-  
release button is pressed. This is the camera’s default setting.  
Continuous advance - to take multiple images when the shutter-release  
button is pressed and held (p. 45).  
Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter (p. 46). Used for self-  
portraits.  
Multi frame - to create a composite image of a nine-frame series when the  
shutter-release button is pressed once (p. 47).  
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Continuous advance  
The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured  
while holding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can  
be captured at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-quality  
and image-size setting. With the image-size setting of 2048 X 1536, the  
maximum rate of capture is 1.5 fps. Continuous advance is selected in the section 1 of  
the recording-mode menu (p. 43).  
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording  
operation section (p. 27). Press the shutter-release button  
1
2
partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series  
(1). Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way  
down (2) to begin taking pictures. When the shutter-release  
button is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording  
images until the maximum number has been taken or the  
shutter button is released. The built-in flash can be used, but  
the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must  
recharge between frames. Date imprinting (p. 58) also  
reduces the rate of capture. The frame counter is adjusted  
after the series has been taken while the images are being  
saved.  
The chart lists the maximum number of images that can be  
captured with different image-quality and image-size  
combinations.  
Image  
Image  
Quality  
2048 X 1536  
1600 X 1200  
1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
Size  
5
8
13  
24  
42  
42  
67  
94  
Fine  
Standard  
Economy  
10  
19  
16  
30  
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Self-timer  
Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for  
approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The  
self-timer drive mode is selected in section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p.  
43).  
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the  
1
basic recording operation section (p. 27). Focus lock (p. 30) can be used  
with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release button partway down  
to lock the exposure and focus (1). Press the shutter-release button all  
the way down to begin the countdown (2). Because focus and exposure  
are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand  
in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm the  
focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown (p. 31).  
2
A countdown timer is displayed on the monitor. During the  
countdown, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera  
(3) will start to blink and is accompanied by an audio  
signal. A few seconds before the exposure, the self-timer  
lamp will blink rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just  
before the shutter fires.  
To stop the countdown, press the  
up/down keys of the controller or the  
menu button. The drive mode will be  
reset to single-frame advance after the  
exposure. The audio signal can be  
turned off in section 2 of the setup  
menu (p. 93).  
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Multi frame  
The multi-frame drive mode captures a series of  
nine consecutive images and lays them out in a  
single frame. Multi frame is selected in section 1  
of the recording-mode menu (p. 43).  
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording  
operation section (p. 27). Press the shutter-release button  
partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin  
recording the nine-frame series. Once the series starts, the  
shutter button can be released; the camera will continue  
taking pictures until all nine frames have been captured.  
Flash can not be used and is canceled automatically. Because of the limits to the shutter  
speeds in this drive mode, images may be underexposed in low-light conditions. The  
pixel dimensions set in the image-quality menu option refer to the total area of all nine  
images, not the size of each individual thumbnail.  
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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.)  
LCD monitor  
2048 X1536  
1600 X 1200  
1280 X 960  
640 X 480  
2048  
1600  
1280  
640  
Fine - high-quality JPEG image.  
FINE  
STD.  
ECON.  
Standard - the default setting. (JPEG)  
Economy - the smallest file sizes. (JPEG)  
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. Image size and quality must be reset manually. Image size and  
quality are set in section 1 of the recording-mode menu. See navigating the recording  
mode menu section on page 42.  
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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Approximate file sizes.  
Size  
2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480  
Quality  
Fine  
Standard  
Economy  
1.6MB  
820KB  
440KB  
990KB  
520KB  
290KB  
660KB  
360KB  
210KB  
210KB  
130KB  
90KB  
Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card.  
Fine  
Standard  
Economy  
9
14  
27  
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22  
39  
69  
69  
17  
32  
100  
150  
Camera Notes  
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the mem-  
ory 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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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. One automatic and four preset white-balance setting  
are available with still image and movie recording. White balance is set in section 1 of the  
recording-mode menu (p. 43) or in section 2 of the movie/audio recording menu (p. 66).  
When auto reset (p. 55) is active, the white balance will be reset to automatic white  
balance when the camera is turned off.  
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 settings must be set before the image  
is taken. When one of the preset white-balance settings is  
selected, an indicator will be displayed on the LCD monitor  
to indicate the active white-balance setting; the effect is  
immediately visible on the monitor. To record the ambient  
light, set the flash mode to flash cancel (p. 32). The built-in  
flash can be used with preset white-balance, but will create  
a pinkish or blueish cast with the fluorescent and tungsten  
settings. The flash is daylight balanced and will produce  
good results with the daylight and cloudy settings.  
Daylight - for outdoor and sunlit subjects.  
Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes.  
Tungsten - for incandescent lighting: household filament light bulbs.  
Fluorescent - for fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.  
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CUSTOMIZING KEY FUNCTIONS  
Initially in the recording mode, exposure compensation is adjusted with the left/right keys  
of the controller, see page 40. The function adjusted with these keys can be changed in  
section 1 of the recording-mode menu. This function does not affect the movie recording  
mode.  
Select the key func. option in section 1 of the  
recording mode menu. Use the up/down keys  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Exp. comp.  
White balance  
Drive mode  
Sensitivity  
Off  
to select the function (1). Press the central  
controller button to set the function (2). The  
selected function will now be activated when  
the left/right controller keys are pressed in the  
recording mode.  
1
2
White balance  
Key func.  
Refer to the following sections for information on the drive mode (p. 44), white balance  
(p. 50), and camera sensitivity (p. 52). For information on exposure compensation and  
the use of the left/right keys for making settings, see page 40.  
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CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO  
Four camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200,  
400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to  
indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Sensitivity can  
be changed in section 2 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43).  
The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera  
sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and ISO  
160. When any other setting than auto is used, “ISO” and  
the set value will appear on the LCD monitor.  
A specific sensitivity setting can be selected. As the ISO  
value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles. Like grain in  
silver-halide film that increases with speed, noise increases  
with the sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 50  
will have the least noise and 400 will have the most.  
FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY  
Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle  
position as it is at the telephoto position.  
ISO setting  
AUTO  
50  
Flash range (wide angle)  
0.15m ~ 3.2m (0.5ft. ~ 10.5ft)  
0.15m ~ 1.8m ( 0.5ft. ~ 5.9ft)  
0.15m ~ 2.5m ( 0.5ft. ~8.2 ft)  
0.15m ~ 3.6m ( 0.5ft. ~11.8 ft)  
0.15m ~ 5.1m ( 0.5ft. ~16.7 ft)  
Flash range (telephoto)  
0.15m ~ 2.5m ( 0.5ft. ~8.2ft)  
0.15m ~ 1.4m ( 0.5ft. ~4.6ft)  
0.15m ~ 2.0m ( 0.5ft. ~6.6ft)  
0.15m ~ 2.8m ( 0.5ft. ~9.2ft)  
0.15m ~ 4.0m ( 0.5ft. ~13.1ft)  
100  
200  
400  
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METERING MODES  
The icons indicating the metering modes are displayed on the monitor. The metering  
mode is set in section 2 of the recording mode menu (p. 43).  
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 metering system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all  
situations.  
Spot metering: uses a small area within the image to  
calculate the exposure. When this mode is selected, the  
LCD monitor will automatically activate if off and a small  
circle will appear in the middle of the live image  
indicating the measuring area. The spot allows precise  
exposure measurements of a particular object without  
being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within  
the scene. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the spot-  
metering mode will remain active.  
Spot-metering area  
Spot-metering indicator  
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COMPENSATING EXPOSURE WITH THE MENU  
Exposure compensation increases or decreases the exposure by as much as 2 Ev. For  
information on exposure compensation, see page 41. Exposure compensation can also  
be set with the left/right keys of the controller, see above and page 40.  
Select the exposure compensation option in  
section 2 of the recording mode menu. Use  
the up/down keys to adjust the degree of  
compensation (1). Press the central controller  
button to set this value (2). If any value other  
than 0.0 is set, an indicator will be displayed  
on the monitor as a warning.  
Sensitivity  
1
Metering mode -2 -- +2  
+1.3  
Exp. comp.  
Noise reduction  
Auto reset  
2
NOISE REDUCTION  
This function reduces the affect of dark noise caused by  
long exposures. Noise reduction is only applied to  
exposures of one second or longer. Processing is applied to  
each image after it is captured. The processing time varies  
from image to image; a message will be displayed during  
this period.  
Sensitivity  
Metering mode  
Exp. comp.  
Noise reduction On  
Auto reset  
Off  
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AUTO RESET  
When auto reset is active, the following functions return to their program setting when the  
camera is turned off. Auto reset is initially on. This function can be turned off in section 2  
of the recording-mode menu (p. 43).  
Flash mode (p. 32) – Auto  
Drive mode (p. 44) – Single frame advance  
The flash mode is reset to  
White balance (p. 50) – Auto  
autoflash with red eye  
Camera sensitivity (p. 52) – Auto  
Exposure compensation (p. 40) – 0.0 Ev  
Metering mode (p. 53) – Multi segment  
Color mode (p. 56) – Color  
reduction if autoflash with  
red eye reduction was last  
set, if not the mode will be  
reset to autoflash. See page  
32 for information on flash  
modes.  
AF area (p. 61) – Wide focus frame  
LCD monitor display (p. 34) – Full display  
Camera Notes  
The camera will reset if the battery is removed for an extended period. An internal battery pro-  
tects the clock, calendar, and camera settings for more than 24 hours if the camera is used for at  
least 5 minutes before the battery is removed.  
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COLOR MODE  
Black & White  
Sepia  
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  
recording mode menu (p. 43) or in section 2 of the  
movie/audio recording menu (p. 66). The live image on the  
monitors will reflect the selected color mode. The color  
option uses no monitor indicator when active. The color  
mode has no effect on image file size.  
The black & white mode produces neutral monochrome  
images. Sepia creates warm-tone monochrome images.  
VOICE MEMO  
Voice memo allows an audio track up to fifteen second to be recorded with a  
still image. The function is activated in section 3 of the recording-mode menu  
(p. 43). When the function is active, the microphone indicator is displayed on  
the LCD monitor. The voice memo must be set before taking a picture. It will  
remain in effect until reset. When the LCD monitor is turned off (p. 34), it will  
automatically activate for the voice-memo period.  
After an image is captured, a screen will appear  
indicating the audio recording has started. A bar graph  
(1) will display the amount of recording time  
remaining.  
Recording audio.  
Stop  
1
Remaining recording time  
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To stop the recording, press the shutter-  
release button or the center button of the  
2
controller  
(2).  
The  
recording  
will  
automatically stop when the fifteen-second  
limit has elapsed.  
Voice memo is attached to the last image of  
a continuous-advance series (p. 45). When  
played back, images with voice-memo audio  
tracks have a note icon displayed with them  
(p. 68). In section 1 of the playback mode  
menu, a voice memo attached to an image  
can be deleted (p. 73).  
Microphone  
Camera Notes  
When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch or cover the microphone. The quality of  
the recording is proportional to the subject to microphone distance. For best results, hold the cam-  
era approximately 20cm (8in) from your mouth.  
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DATE IMPRINTING  
The date and time of recording can be printed directly on the  
image. The imprinting function must be activated before the  
image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be  
imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed  
behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the  
imprinting function is active.  
Date-imprinting indicator  
Date imprinting is activated with section 3 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43). Date  
imprinting has two menu options. The YYYY/MM/DD option prints the date. The  
MM/DD/hr:min option prints the month, day, and time of recording.  
The date and time are imprinted in the lower  
right corner of the image when viewed  
horizontally. It is printed directly on the  
photograph writing over the image  
information. The date can be imprinted in  
three formats: year / month / day, month /  
day / year, and day / month / year. The date  
and date format are set in section 3 of the  
setup-mode menu (p. 98).  
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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DIGITAL ZOOM  
The digital zoom is activated in section 3 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43). The digital  
zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by  
up to 4X in 0.1X increments. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are  
interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images  
taken without the digital zoom; the greater the power of the digital zoom the lower the  
image quality. The effect of the digital zoom is visible on the LCD monitor only. The  
digital-zoom function is canceled if the LCD monitor is turned off (p. 34).  
At the maximum telephoto position, press the up  
key of the controller to engage the digital zoom.  
The zoom magnification will be displayed in the  
top right corner of the monitor.  
To zoom out, press the down key of the controller.  
When the digital zoom is active, the focus frame  
changes size.  
While zooming, the zoom indicator is displayed on  
the LCD monitor to show the approximate zoom  
position.  
Magnification  
The upper three-fifths of the zoom  
indicator shows the digital-zoom  
range, the lower two-fifths shows  
the optical-zoom range.  
The zoom index is blue when the  
optical zoom is active, and yellow  
when the digital zoom is active.  
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INSTANT PLAYBACK  
After a still image is captured, it can  
be displayed on the monitor for two  
seconds before being saved. Instant  
playback shows the last frame in the  
series when used with the  
continuous-advance drive mode (p.  
45). When the LCD monitor is turned  
off (p. 34), it will automatically activate  
for the instant playback period.  
Instant playback can be activated in  
section 3 of the recording-mode menu  
(p. 42). When used with voice memo,  
the audio recording will begin after  
the image is played back.  
Camera notes  
Images can be previewed immediately after they have been captured regardless if  
instant playback is active or not. Simply continue to hold down the shutter-release  
button after taking the picture to display the image on the monitor. Release the shut-  
ter button to end the playback. This function is disabled if the monitor is turned off or  
the continuous advance or the self-timer drive mode is used.  
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SPOT AF  
The spot AF is used for selective focusing. Both focus and exposure are determined with  
the spot focus area. When auto reset (p. 55) is active, the spot AF area will reset to the  
wide focus frame when the camera is turned off. The spot focus area can be used with  
movie recording. When used with the digital zoom (p. 59), spot focus area is enlarged.  
Press and hold the center button of the controller (1) to  
display the spot focus area; the center button switches  
between the spot and wide AF areas.  
1
Place the subject inside the spot focus area  
(2) and pressing the shutter-release button  
partway down to lock the focus and the  
exposure. Focus lock (p. 30) is active for off-  
center compositions. The focus signals (p.  
31) will confirm the image is in focus. Press  
the shutter release button all the way down to  
take the picture (3).  
2
3
When the LCD monitor is off, the camera  
cannot be switched between wide and spot  
AF; the last AF mode set will be active. When  
the live image only display is used, switching  
between the wide and spot AF modes resets  
the display mode to full.  
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RECORDING WITHOUT A MEMORY CARD  
If no memory card is installed in the camera, a single still image can be recorded and  
saved in the camera’s buffer memory. Only the last image captured is stored; each time  
an image is captured, it replaces the image data saved in the buffer. If the mode dial is  
turned to another position or the camera is turned off, the image data is deleted from the  
buffer memory. Quick View can be used to preview the image. Voice memo cannot be  
used.  
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MOVIE AND AUDIO RECORDING  
MOVIE RECORDING  
This camera can record digital video with sound. Total recording time varies with the  
image size and the memory card capacity, see the navigating the movie menu section on  
page 65. In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are  
disabled, see the notes section on page 67.  
2
Set the mode dial to the  
movie/audio recording position.  
1
Place the subject in the focus frames and  
press the shutter-release button partway down  
to lock focus (1). Press the shutter-release  
button all the way down and release to begin  
recording (2).  
Image size  
Frame rate  
The camera will continue to record until the  
recording time is used or the shutter-release  
button is pressed again.  
Microphone  
When recording, the frame counter will display  
the elapsed time. During the last ten seconds,  
the counter will turn red and count down the  
time.  
Recording time  
Take care not to cover the microphone while  
recording.  
Recording indicator  
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AUDIO RECORDING  
Audio can be recorded without an image. About 30 minutes of audio can be stored on a  
16MB memory card. Audio is recorded at approximately 8KB/s. A maximum of 180  
minutes can be recorded at one time; the optional AC adapter set AC-401/501 is required  
for long recordings.  
1
Turn the mode dial to the movie/audio recording  
position. On the movie/audio menu, change the  
recording mode to audio. See page 66 for details on  
menu operation.  
The audio recording mode uses a blue  
screen. In stand-by, the monitor shows  
the approximate recording time  
available.  
Press shutter button  
to record.  
Microphone  
To begin recording, press and release the shutter  
button (1). The frame counter will display the elapsed  
time; during the last ten seconds, the counter will turn  
red and count down the time. The recording will stop  
when the shutter-release button is pressed again or the  
remaining time has elapsed.  
Recording audio.  
Press shutter to stop.  
When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch  
or cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is  
proportional to the subject to microphone distance. For  
best results, hold the camera approximately 20cm (8in)  
from your mouth.  
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NAVIGATING THE MOVIE/AUDIO RECORDING MENU  
Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right  
and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu.  
Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.  
To activate the movie/audio recording-mode menu, press the menu button.  
The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right  
keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs  
are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll  
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be  
changed.  
With the menu option highlighted, press the right key; the settings will be  
displayed with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu options,  
press the left key.  
Use the zoom lever to highlight the new setting.  
Press the center button of the  
controller to select the highlighted  
setting.  
Once a setting has been  
selected, the cursor will  
Recording mode Movie  
White balance  
Exp. comp.  
Auto  
0.0  
return to the menu options  
and the new setting will be  
displayed. Changes can  
continue to be made. To  
return to the movie/audio  
mode, press the menu  
button.  
Image size  
Frame rate  
Movie mode  
320 X 240  
15fps  
Color mode  
Color  
STD. movie  
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Section 1  
Section 2  
Recording mode  
Movie  
White balance  
Auto  
Audio  
Daylight  
Image size  
Frame rate  
Movie mode  
320 X 240  
160 X 120  
30fps  
Cloudy  
Tungsten  
Fluorescent  
15fps  
Exp. comp.  
Color mode  
–2.0 ~ +2.0 Ev  
Color  
STD. movie  
Night movie  
B&W  
Sepia  
Recording mode: The recording mode option switches between recording movie clips  
or audio.  
Image size: Movies can be recorded at two sizes: 320x240 and 160x120. The larger the  
image size, the higher the image quality and the larger the file sizes. Image size is set in  
section 1 of the movie menu.  
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 section 1 of the movie menu.  
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 is automatically increased in low light. Image quality  
can be lower with Night Movies because of the higher sensitivity. The movie mode is set  
in section 1 of the movie menu.  
For information on white balance, see page 50. See page 40 for information on exposure  
compensation, and see page 56 for the color mode. Any changes to these three options  
will also affect the recording mode.  
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MOVIE FILE SIZES  
If image size or frame rate is changed, the frame counter will display the approximate  
number of seconds that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card.  
One memory card can contain movie clips with differing sizes and frame rates. 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  
Frame rate  
320 X 240  
670KB/s  
340KB/s  
160 X 120  
160KB/s  
85KB/s  
30 frames per second  
15 frames per second  
Approximate number of seconds that can be stored on a 16MB memory card.  
30 frames per second  
15 frames per second  
21 seconds  
41 seconds  
82 seconds  
150 seconds  
NOTES ON MOVIE RECORDING  
In movie recording, some functions can be changed with the movie menu (p. 66).  
Exposure, focus, and camera sensitivity are automatic. Both the wide focus frames and  
the spot focus area can be selected. Quick View can be used. The display button  
switches between the full display and the live image only. The flash is disabled. When the  
red low-battery indicator appears (p. 16), power is insufficient for movie recording.  
The optical and digital zoom are active. A 4X digital zoom can be used during recording  
when the frame rate is set to 15fps.  
Depending on the image size and frame rate, the writing speed of the memory card in  
use may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip, especially with 320 X 240 size  
images at 30 frames per second. Test the card before important events.  
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PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION  
The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages  
36 through 39. This section covers how to playback movie clips and audio tracks as well  
as the advanced function on the playback menu.  
PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS AND AUDIO CAPTIONS  
Voice memos (p. 56) and audio captions (p. 70) can be played back in Quick  
View and the playback mode. When one of these audio tracks is attached to  
a still image, the audio-track indicator will be displayed at the bottom of the  
monitor.  
Press the central button of the controller to  
start the audio playback.  
Playback time is displayed at the top of the image. The  
display will return to Quick View or the playback mode  
when the audio track finishes.  
During playback, the up/down keys of the  
controller adjust the volume.  
Press the menu button to cancel the playback.  
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PLAYING BACK MOVIES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS  
Movie clips and audio recordings are played back the same way. Use the left/right keys  
of the controller to display the movie or audio file; audio files are displayed with a blue  
screen.  
Press the center of  
the controller to play  
back a movie or  
audio file.  
Audio file  
Movie file  
Press the controller  
to pause the movie  
or audio playback;  
press the controller  
again to resume the  
playback.  
During playback, the up/down keys adjust the volume and the left/right  
keys rewind and fast forward the recording.  
Press the display button to view the movie with or without the  
guidance bar.  
To cancel the playback, press the menu button.  
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NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU  
Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right  
and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu.  
Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.  
To activate the playback menu, press the menu button.  
The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right  
keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs  
are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll  
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be  
changed.  
With the menu option highlighted, press the right key; the settings will be  
displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Enter” is displayed, press the  
center button to display the setting screen.  
Use the zoom lever to highlight the new setting.  
Press the center 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. Changes can continue to be made. To return  
to the recording mode, press the menu button.  
Delete  
Audio caption  
Lock  
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To delete images on the memory card (p. 73).  
Delete  
Audio caption  
Lock  
–
–
–
To attach an audio caption to an image or replace a voice-  
memo audio track recorded with an image (p. 74).  
To protect images from deletion (p. 75).  
To make a still image composite by pasting a small image  
into a background image (p. 76).  
Image pasting  
Crop frame  
–
–
–
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To crop an image (p. 78).  
Frame capture  
Movie editor  
To copy a single frame from a movie clip and save it as a  
still image (p. 80).  
To copy and save a section from a movie (p. 82).  
To select images for DPOF printing (p. 84).  
To print date with each DPOF image (p. 85).  
To create an index print with the DPOF order (p. 85).  
To copy and resize images to be e-mailed (p. 86X).  
To specify the size of the e-mail copy (p. 86).  
DPOF set  
–
Date print  
Index print  
E-mail copy  
Image size  
Off  
–
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640 x 480  
Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings.  
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FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN  
When a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame selection screen will  
appear. This screen allows multiple image and audio files to be chosen.  
The left/right keys of the controller  
move the yellow border to select the  
image.  
The up key of the controller selects  
the frame; when selected, an  
indicator will appear next to the  
image. The down key will deselect  
the image removing the indicator.  
The menu button cancels the screen  
and any operation made.  
:move :sel.  
:enter  
The garbage-can icon indicates the  
image is selected for deletion.  
The key icon 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 icon indicates the image is  
selected to be copied.  
Press the central button of the controller to complete the operation.  
Movie file  
E-mail copy file  
Audio file  
Indicators may be displayed on the right of each index image to  
indicate movie, audio, and E-mail copy files.  
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DELETING IMAGE AND AUDIO FILES  
Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be  
recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images.  
Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be deleted in section 1 of the  
playback-mode menu (p. 71). The delete option has four settings:  
This  
frame  
The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted.  
Audio  
track  
The voice-memo or audio caption attached to the image will be deleted.  
All  
frames  
All unlocked files will be deleted.  
To delete multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-  
selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the  
controller to highlight the first file to be deleted. Pressing the up key  
will mark the thumbnail with the garbage-can icon. To deselect a file  
for deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key;  
the garbage-can icon will disappear. Continue until all the files to be  
deleted are marked. Press the central button of the controller to  
Marked  
frames  
continue (the confirmation screen will appear), or press the menu  
button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. On  
the confirmation screen, highlighting and entering “Yes” will delete the  
marked files.  
Before a file or voice-memo/audio caption is deleted, a  
confirmation screen appears. Choosing “Yes” executes the  
operation, “No” cancels it.  
Delete  
Delete this frame?  
Yes  
No  
The file must be unlocked to use the delete function.  
Locked files must be unlocked before they can be deleted.  
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AUDIO CAPTION  
A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function will also  
replace a voice-memo audio track recorded with an image. Audio captions cannot be  
attached to movie clips, nor can they over rewrite audio recordings.  
Display the image to which the audio caption will be  
attached. If the image is locked, unlock it using section 1 of  
the playback menu (p. 75).  
On the playback menu, highlight the Enter setting in  
the audio-caption option.  
Delete  
Audio caption  
Lock  
Enter  
Press the central button of the controller (1) to start  
recording. If an audio track is already attached to the  
image, a confirmation screen will appear. Choosing  
and entering “Yes” will start the audio caption  
recording replacing the previous audio track. “No”  
will cancel the audio-caption operation.  
1
A status bar and the frame counter displays the  
remaining recording time. The audio caption can be  
stopped during the fifteen-second recording period  
by pressing the central button of the controller (1).  
Recording audio.  
Stop  
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LOCKING IMAGE AND AUDIO FILES  
Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the  
playback-mode menu functions or the QV/delete button. However, the formatting function  
(p. 91) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images and  
audio recordings should be locked. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu  
(p. 71). The lock option has four settings:  
This  
frame  
The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be locked.  
All  
frames  
All files on the memory card will be locked.  
To lock or unlock multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-  
selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to  
highlight the file to be locked. Pressing the up key will mark the file with the  
key icon. To unlock a file, highlight it with the yellow border and press the  
down key; the key icon will disappear. 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  
Unlock  
all  
All files on the memory card will be unlocked.  
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IMAGE PASTING  
Image pasting makes a still image composite by pasting a  
small image into a background image. The composite image  
has the same image size and quality as the background  
image.  
The image-pasting option of in section 2 of the playback  
menu offers the choice of frame type and size as well as  
where to place the pasted image. Display the background  
image on the LCD monitor. Select image pasting in the  
playback menu and press the center button to start the  
pasting process.  
Image pasting  
Crop frame  
Enter  
Frame capture  
Movie editor  
Nine frame choices are shown on the LCD monitor. Select the  
frame with the controller. Press the center button to continue.  
sel.  
enter  
The frame is displayed on the background image. Change the  
frame size using the up and down keys; three sizes are  
available. Press the center button to continue.  
size enter  
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Choose the location for the pasted image by moving the frame  
with left/right and up/down keys. Press the center button to  
continue.  
move enter  
Pressing the menu button cancels pasting operation and  
returns to the playback mode. The camera memorizes the  
settings made.  
A live image is displayed in the frame. Compose the subject  
inside the frame and press the shutter-release button partway  
down to lock the focus. Previous recording mode settings are  
used to capture the image and the optical zoom can be used.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the  
picture and complete the operation.  
Press shutter to paste.  
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CROPPING FRAMES  
A portion of a still image can be copied and saved.  
Display the image to be cropped on the LCD monitor. Select  
the crop-frame option in section 2 of the playback menu and  
press the center button to start the cropping process.  
Image pasting  
Crop frame  
Enter  
Frame capture  
Movie editor  
Display the image to be cropped. Press the up key of the  
controller to enlarge the image. The degree of  
magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
Pressing the up key increases the image magnification.  
Pressing the down key decreases the image  
magnification.  
To scroll the image, press the center button of the  
controller. The center button switches between the zoom  
and scroll screens.  
Use the left/right and up/down keys of  
the controller to scroll the image.  
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Repeat the zoom and scroll operations to display the image area to be  
cropped. The minimum image size that can be cropped is 320 X 240.  
When the image area to be cropped is displayed, press the shutter-release  
button all the way down to complete the crop.  
The file name of the cropped image is displayed. Press the  
center button of the controller to complete the operation.  
Saved as PICT0015.JPG.  
OK  
The cropped image has the same image quality as the original image. Voice-memos and  
audio captions will not be copied to the cropped image. Cropped files of locked images  
are unlocked.  
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FRAME CAPTURE  
A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and save as a still image. The copied  
image has the same image size as the original movie.  
In the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller  
to display the movie.  
Image pasting  
Crop frame  
Select the frame-capture option in section 2 of the playback  
menu and press the center controller button to start the  
capture process.  
Frame capture  
Movie editor  
Enter  
The selected movie file is loaded into the  
camera buffer memory and the first frame  
of the movie is displayed.  
Press the left/right keys of the controller to  
display the frame to be captured.  
Press the center button of the controller to  
capture the frame. Before the frame is  
captured, a confirmation screen appears.  
Choosing “Yes” executes the operation,  
“No” cancels it.  
When “Yes” is selected the save-audio  
confirmation screen is displayed.  
Save audio?  
Yes  
No  
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Choosing “Yes” records the movie sound track and saves it as an audio-  
caption WAV file. The sound is taken from approximately 7.5 seconds  
before and after the point of the captured frame. Selecting “No” records no  
sound track.  
When saved, the file names of the  
captured image and sound track are  
displayed. Press the center button of the  
Saved as PICT0037.JPG  
controller to complete the operation.  
PICT0037.WAV  
OK  
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MOVIE EDITOR  
A section from a movie clip can be copied and save. The copied image has the same  
image size as the original movie.  
In the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller  
to display the movie.  
Image pasting  
Crop frame  
Select the movie-editor option in section 2 of the playback  
menu and press the center button to start the editing  
process.  
Frame capture  
Movie editor  
Enter  
The selected movie file is loaded into the  
camera buffer memory and the first frame  
of the movie is displayed.  
Press the left/right keys of the controller to  
display the first frame of the edit. Press the  
center button of the controller to continue.  
Use the left/right keys of the controller to  
display the last frame of the edit. Press the  
center button of the controller to continue;  
the preview-clip message is displayed.  
Preview clip?  
Yes  
Next  
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Choosing “Yes” plays back the edited movie.  
The same confirmation screen is displayed  
after playback. Choose “Next” to continue;  
the save-clip message is displayed.  
Save clip?  
Yes  
No  
Choosing “Yes” saves the edited movie,  
“No” cancels the operation.  
When saved, the file name of the edited  
movie is displayed. Press the center  
button of the controller to complete the  
operation.  
Saved as PICT0042.MOV  
OK  
The length of the edited section depends on the image size and the frame rate of the  
original movie. Refer to the table below.  
Image size  
320 X 240  
Frame rate  
30 fps  
Maximum time of edit  
10 sec.  
15 fps  
19 sec.  
30 fps  
41 sec.  
160 X 120  
15 fps  
76 sec.  
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ABOUT DPOF  
This camera is supported by DPOF™. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows  
direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the  
memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory-card  
slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is  
automatically created on the memory card to store it (p. 106).  
CREATING A DPOF PRINT ORDER  
The DPOF-set menu option is used to create an order for standard prints from still  
images on the memory card. Single, multiple, or all images can be printed. Print orders  
are created in section 3 of the playback-mode menu (p. 71). The print menu option has  
four settings:  
This  
frame  
To create a DPOF file for the displayed or highlighted image.  
All  
frames  
To create a DPOF file for all images on the memory card.  
To chose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies of  
each image varies. When selected, the frame selection screen will appear.  
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 printer icon. The number  
next to the icon indicates the number of copies that will be printed. Pressing  
the up key will increase the number of copies, pressing the down key will  
decrease the number. A maximum of nine copies can be ordered. To  
deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the number of  
copies reaches zero and the printer icon 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  
Cancel  
all  
To delete the DPOF file.  
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When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting the  
number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the  
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 / INDEX PRINT  
To print the date with each image in the DPOF order, select  
“On” in the date-print option in section 3 of the playback-  
mode menu. To cancel the date print, change the setting to  
“Off.”  
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-  
mode menu. To cancel the index print, simply change the  
setting to “No.”  
If the date-print option is set to “On” or an index-print order  
is created, any additional images saved afterwards on the  
card will not be affected by the menu command. The menu  
Index Print  
options must be selected again.  
The number of images printed per sheet differs between  
printers. The information printed with the thumbnails can  
vary.  
Camera Notes  
DPOF files and images can be printed directly from the camera, see page 110.  
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E-MAIL COPY  
E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X  
120 (QVGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it  
may be easily transmitted by e-mail. If an economy image is  
selected for E-mail Copy, the image quality will not change.  
E-mail copies are saved to the original card. The copy  
function is selected in section 3 of the playback-mode menu  
(p. 71).  
DPOF set  
–
Date print  
Index print  
E-mail copy  
Image size  
Off  
–
–
640 x 480  
When the copy function is used, a folder is created for the  
files (p. 106); copy folder name ends in EM. Images with  
voice memos are copied with their audio files. Copies of  
locked images are unlocked. DPOF information is not copied.  
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. The E-mail copy function  
has two menu options:  
This  
frame  
To copy the file displayed or highlighted in playback mode.  
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 icon. To deselect  
a file to be copied, highlight the selected thumbnail and press the down key;  
the check icon will disappear. Continue until all the files to be copied are  
Marked  
frames  
marked. Press the central button of the controller to continue, or press the  
menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.  
Before starting the E-mail copy routine, select the image size of the copy in section 3 of  
the playback menu (p. 71). Two sizes are available: 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X 120  
(QVGA).  
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When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected, the  
copy routine will begin and a screen will appear indicating the name  
of the folder containing the copied images; press the central button  
of the controller to return to the menu. The same folder is used to  
store e-mail copies until the number of images exceed 9,999.  
Copied to 102KM_EM  
OK  
Camera Notes  
The copy-unsuccessful message will appear 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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SETUP MODE  
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  
Drive mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Single  
2048x1536  
Standard  
Auto  
Quality  
White b  
Key  
Use the right key to highlight the setup  
tab at the top of the menu.  
White balance  
Key func.  
Off  
Press the central button to open the  
setup menu.  
LCD brightness  
–
Reverse the procedure to return to the  
original menu. Pressing the menu  
button closes the menu and returns to  
the recording or playback modes.  
Format  
–
File # memory  
Folder name  
Language  
Off  
Std. form  
English  
Setup menu  
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NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU  
Navigating the menu is simple. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller control  
the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller  
selects menu options and sets adjustments.  
The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right  
keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs  
are highlighted.  
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll  
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be  
changed.  
With the menu option highlighted, press the right key; the settings will be  
displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Enter” is displayed, press the  
center button of the controller to continue.  
Use the zoom lever to highlight the new setting.  
Press the center 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.  
Changes can continue to be made. To return to the  
recording mode, press the menu button.  
LCD brightness  
Format  
–
–
File # memory  
Folder name  
Language  
Off  
Std. form  
English  
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To set monitor brightness (p. 91).  
To format the memory card (p. 91).  
To activate file number memory (p. 92).  
To select the folder name format (p. 92).  
To set the menu language (p. 93).  
LCD brightness  
Format  
–
–
File # memory  
Folder name  
Language  
Off  
Std. form  
English  
To change or turn off audio signals (p. 93).  
To change or turn off the shutter sound effect (p. 93).  
To record a personalized sound effect (p. 94).  
To adjust the volume of camera signals (p. 95).  
To set the auto-power-off period (p. 95).  
Audio signals  
Shutter FX  
1
1
CustomRecord –  
Volume  
2
Power off  
3 min.  
To reset camera functions (p. 96).  
Reset default  
Date/Time set  
Date format  
–
To set the camera’s clock and calendar (p. 22).  
To change the date format (p. 98).  
–
YYYY/MM/DD  
Data storage  
Transfer mode  
To select the data transfer mode (p. 98).  
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LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS  
Low  
High  
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in  
eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is  
opened from section 1 of the setup menu (p.  
90). Use the left/right keys of the controller (1)  
to adjust the brightness, the monitor image will  
change accordingly. Press the central button of  
the controller (2) to set the brightness level.  
1
2
:enter  
FORMATTING MEMORY CARDS  
When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.  
The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a  
memory card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not  
protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory  
card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card.  
When the format option is selected and entered in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 90), a  
confirmation screen will appear. Choosing “Yes” will format the card, choosing “No” will  
cancel the formatting operation. A screen will appear to indicate the card has been  
formatted.  
If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to  
be formatted. A memory card used in another camera may also have to be formatted  
before being used.  
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FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY  
If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the  
folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file number memory  
is disabled, the image file number will be 0001. File number memory is activated in  
section 1 of the setup menu.  
If file number memory is active and the memory card is changed, the first file saved to  
the new card will have a number one greater than the last file saved on the previous card  
if the new card does not contain an image with a greater file number. If it does, the file  
number of the new image will be one greater than the greatest on the card.  
FOLDER NAME  
All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder  
names come in two formats, standard and date.  
Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is  
100KM002  
(Standard)  
named 100KM002. 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; 002 indicates a DiMAGE Xg.  
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 10140124 was  
created in 2004 on January 24th.  
10140124  
(Date)  
With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded a new folder with the  
day’s date will be created. All images recorded that day will be placed in that folder.  
Images recorded on a different day will be placed in a new folder with the corresponding  
date. If the file number memory function is off, when a new folder is created, the serial  
number in the image-file name is reset to 0001. If file number memory function is on, the  
serial number in the image-file will be one greater than the last image saved. For more  
information on folder organization and file names, see page 106.  
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LANGUAGE  
The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1  
of the setup menu.  
AUDIO SIGNALS  
Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal will give a  
positive confirmation of the operation. The audio signals  
can be turn off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 90). Two  
audio signals are available. The indicator lamp signals  
change to match the audio signal changes.  
Audio signals  
Shutter FX  
1
1
CustomRecord –  
Volume  
Power off  
2
3 min.  
SHUTTER FX  
When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect  
will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The  
sound effect can be turn off in section 2 of the setup  
menu (p. 90). Three shutter effects are available;  
signal 1 is mechanical, signal 2 is electrical, and  
custom for a personalized effect. The mechanical  
shutter sound was taken from the legendary Minolta  
CLE, a compact rangefinder that represents the  
pinnacle of the development of the Leitz-Minolta CL.  
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CUSTOM FX RECORDING  
A personalized sound effect can be recorded for the focus signal and shutter release. The  
camera uses an audio signal to indicate the camera has focused.  
To make a custom recording, select either focus signal or  
shutter FX from the Cust. FX rec. option on the setup  
menu. Messages will appear during the routine.  
Audio signals  
Shutter FX  
1
1
CustomRecord Focus signal  
Volume  
Power off  
Shutter FX  
3 min.  
Press the shutter-release button to begin the recording  
of the shutter sound effect.  
Press shutter button  
to record.  
During the recording, hold the camera’s microphone  
approximately 20cm (8 in.) from the audio source.  
Up to four seconds of audio can be recorded. The  
remaining recording time is indicated by a status bar  
and the frame counter on the monitor. The recording  
will end when the shutter-release button is pressed  
again or recording time has elapsed.  
Microphone  
Recording audio.  
Press shutter to stop.  
The length of the recording will affect the  
performance of the camera. The longer the recorded  
sound effect, the longer the delay between image  
capture. This can have a significant affect on the  
continuous-advance frame rate.  
Remaining recording time  
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To test the recording select and enter “Yes.” During  
playback, the up/down controller keys control volume and  
the menu button cancels the playback. Select and enter  
“Next” to continue.  
Test custom recording?  
Next  
Yes  
To save the shutter sound effect and replace any  
previous recording, select and enter “Yes.” “No” will  
cancel the operation.  
Save custom recording?  
No  
Yes  
Once saved the sound effect can be recalled anytime by selecting the custom setting  
from the shutter-FX option on the setup menu.  
VOLUME  
The volume of the audio signals and shutter FX can be increased or decreased in section  
2 of the setup menu (p. 90). This affects the camera’s audio signals only and will not  
change the playback levels of an audio track.  
AUTO POWER OFF  
To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if an operation is not made within  
a certain period. To restore power, press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-  
off period can be changed in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 90): 1, 3, 5, 10, and 30  
minutes. The length of the auto-power-off period is fixed at 10 minutes when the camera  
is connected to a computer.  
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RESET DEFAULT  
This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear;  
choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.  
Focus area  
Flash mode  
Wide AF focus frames  
p. 61  
p. 32  
p. 44  
p. 48  
p. 48  
p. 50  
p. 51  
p. 52  
p. 53  
p. 54  
p. 54  
p. 55  
p. 56  
p. 56  
p. 58  
p. 59  
p. 60  
Autoflash  
Drive mode  
Single-frame advance  
Image size (still)  
Image quality  
2048 X 1536  
Standard  
White balance (still/movie)  
Custom key function  
Camera sensitivity  
Metering mode  
Auto  
Off  
Auto  
Multi-segment  
Exposure compensation  
Noise reduction  
Auto reset  
0.0  
On  
On  
Color mode (still/movie)  
Voice memo  
Color  
Off  
Date imprinting  
Digital zoom  
Off  
Off  
Instant playback  
Off  
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Recording mode (Movie/audio menu)  
Image size (movie)  
Frame rate  
Movie  
p. 66  
p. 66  
p. 66  
p. 66  
p. 85  
p. 86  
p. 91  
p. 92  
p. 92  
p. 93  
p. 93  
p. 95  
p. 95  
p. 98  
320 X 240  
15fps  
Movie mode  
Standard movie  
Date print (DPOF)  
Image size (E-mail copy)  
LCD monitor brightness  
File number (#) memory  
Folder name  
Off  
640 X 480  
Normal  
Off  
Standard form  
Audio signals  
1
Shutter FX  
1 (Custom recording erased)  
Volume  
2
Auto-power-off period  
Transfer mode  
3 minutes  
Data storage  
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DATE AND TIME  
It is important to accurately set the clock. When a recording is made, the date and time  
of the recording are saved with the file and are displayed in playback mode or with the  
DiMAGE Viewer software included on the CD-ROM. See page 22 for how the set the  
date and time.  
DATE FORMAT  
The date format that is used in monitor displays and for date imprinting can be changed:  
YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day,  
month, year). Simply select the format and enter it by pressing the center controller  
button; the new format will be displayed on the menu. The date format does not affect  
date folder names (p. 92). The date format is set in the section 3 of the setup menu (p.  
90).  
TRANSFER MODE  
Three transfer-mode options are available:  
Data storage - to transfer data between the camera and computer. This option must be  
selected when moving image files to the computer, or using the camera with the DiMAGE  
Viewer software.  
Remote camera - allows the live video feed from the camera to be seen on a computer.  
PictBridge - to print images with a PictBridge compatible printer.  
For more on these options, refer to the data-transfer section of the manual.  
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DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using  
and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual.  
The DiMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating  
systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.  
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass-storage  
device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. The  
computer and the operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to  
support USB interface. The following operating systems are compatible with the camera:  
IBM PC/AT Compatible  
Macintosh  
Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2,  
Mac OS X v.10.1.3 - 10.1.5,  
v.10.2.1 - 10.2.8, and  
v.10.3 - 10.3.1  
Windows®98, 98SE, Me,  
2000 Professional, and  
XP (Home/Professional)  
Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:  
North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/  
Europe:  
http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com/  
Users with Windows®98 or 98 Second Edition will need to install the driver software on  
the included DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM (p. 102). 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 Xg with a computer. The new software will have no affect  
on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.  
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CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER  
A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The  
use of the AC adapter set (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery.  
For users with Windows®98 or 98SE, read the section on page 102 on how to install the  
necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.  
1.Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.  
2.Insert the memory card into the camera. To change the memory card while the camera  
is connected to a computer, see page 108.  
3.Slide the USB-port cover open. Insert the small plug  
of the USB cable into the camera. Make sure the  
plug is firmly attached.  
4.Attach the other end of the USB cable  
to the computer’s USB port. Make sure  
the plug is firmly attached. The camera  
should be connected directly to the com-  
puter’s USB port. Attaching the camera to  
a USB hub may prevent the camera from  
operating properly.  
5 Turn on the camera to initiate the USB connection.  
While the camera is connected to a computer, the data-  
transfer screen will be displayed.  
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When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon,  
or volume, will appear in My Computer or on the  
desktop; the name varies with memory card. When  
using Windows ®XP or Mac OS X, a window will open  
requesting instructions on what to do with the image  
data; follow the directions in the window. If the  
computer does not recognize the camera, disconnect  
the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the  
connection procedure above.  
Windows®XP  
Mac OS X  
Windows®  
Mac OS  
Mac OS X  
The volume name varies between memory cards.  
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CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE  
The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically,  
it can be installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see  
the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system  
requests the Windows®98 CD-ROM, insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the  
accompanying instructions on the screen. No special driver software is required for other  
Windows operating systems.  
Automatic Installation  
Before connecting the camera to the  
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 will appear to  
confirm that the driver should be  
installed; click “Yes” to continue.  
When the driver has been  
successfully installed, a window will  
appear. Click “OK.” Restart the  
computer before connecting the  
camera (p. 100).  
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Manual installation  
To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-  
camera-to-a-computer section on page 100.  
When the camera is plugged into the computer,  
the operating system will detect the new device  
and the add-new-hardware-wizard window will  
open. Place the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the  
CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.”  
Choose the recommended search for a  
suitable driver. Click “Next.”  
Choose to specify the location of the driver.  
The browse window can be used to  
indicate the driver location. The driver  
should be located in the CD-ROM drive at  
:\Win98\USB. When the location is shown  
in the window, click “Next.”  
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The add new hardware wizard will confirm  
the location of the driver. One of three  
drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf,  
USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The letter  
designating the CD-ROM drive will vary  
between computers. Click “Next” to install  
the driver in the system.  
The last window will confirm the driver has  
been installed. Click “Finish” to close the  
add new hardware wizard. Restart the  
computer.  
When the my-computer window is opened, a  
new removable-disk icon will be displayed.  
Double click on the icon to access the camera’s  
memory card; see page 106.  
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AUTO POWER OFF - DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it will shut  
down to save power. When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-removal-of-device  
warning may appear on the computer monitor. Click “OK.” Neither the camera or  
computer will be damaged in this operation. Unplug the USB cable and turn off the  
camera. Remake the USB connection by reattaching the cable and turning the camera  
on.  
QUICKTIME 6 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
To install QuickTime, follow the instructions  
in the installer. The latest version of  
QuickTime can be downloaded free of  
charge from the Apple Computer web site:  
http://www.apple.com/.  
IBM PC/AT Compatible  
A Pentium processor-based PC or  
compatible computer  
Windows®98, 98SE, Me,  
2000 Professional, and  
XP (Home/Professional)  
At least 128MB of RAM  
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MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION  
Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio  
files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are  
located in the DCIM folder. To copying images and audio  
recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the  
computer.  
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.  
The misc. folder  
contains DPOF  
print files (p. 84).  
Dcim  
Misc  
100KM002 10140124 102KM_EM  
PICT0001.JPG  
PICT0001.WAV  
PICT0002.MOV  
Movie clip  
PICT0003.WAV  
Audio recording  
Fine, standard,  
or economy  
image  
PICT0001’s  
voice-memo or  
audio-caption  
file  
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Image and audio file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a  
jpg, or mov extension. Voice-memo and audio-caption files have a wav extension and the  
file name corresponds to their image file. Audio recordings also use the wav extension.  
To copying images, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer.  
E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in “EM.” When a new folder is created,  
the first three digits in the folder name will be one greater than the largest folder number  
on the card. When the index number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder  
will be created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory  
card: e.g. from 100KM002 to 101KM002.  
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 controlled with the file-number-memory  
function in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 92).  
Camera Notes  
Image files contain exif tag data. This data includes the time and date the image was recorded as  
well as the camera settings used. This data can be viewed with the camera or the DiMAGE  
Viewer software. If a camera image is opened in a image-processing application that does not  
support Exif tags, and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the exif tag informa-  
tion 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 and color-saturation controls will affect any color-matching soft-  
ware in use.  
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DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER  
Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red - the data  
or memory card may permanently be damaged.  
Windows®XP, 2000 Professional, and Me  
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. Click  
on “OK” to close the window, turn  
the camera off, and then  
disconnect the USB cable.  
When more than one external device are connected to the computer, repeat the  
procedure above except right click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon. This will open  
the unplug-or-eject-hardware window after clicking on the small window indicating the  
unplug-or-eject-hardware routine.  
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The hardware devices to be stopped will be  
displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it  
then click “Stop.”  
A confirmation screen will appear to  
indicate 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  
disconnected from the computer.  
Close the window, turn the camera  
off, and then disconnect the USB  
cable.  
Windows®98 / 98 Second Edition  
Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. 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.  
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CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE  
Never remove the card when the access lamp is red - the data or  
memory card may permanently be damaged.  
Windows®XP, 2000 Professional, and Me  
1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 108).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Change the memory card.  
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
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.  
Macintosh  
1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 109).  
2. Turn off the camera.  
3. Change the memory card.  
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.  
USING PictBridge COMPATIBLE PRINTER  
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer allows still images to be printed  
directly. To print images with a PictBridge compatible printer, the transfer-mode option in  
section 3 of the setup menu must be set to “PictBridge” (p. 98).  
Before each print run, check the printer settings; refer to the manual that was supplied  
with the printer. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to  
the printer. The use of the AC adapter set (sold separately) is recommended over the use  
of the battery.  
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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. Slide open the USB-port cover and  
insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the  
camera on; the PictBridge screen will be displayed  
automatically.  
SELECTING PRINT IMAGES  
Individual still images can be selected for printing on the PictBridge screen. For other  
printing options, see the menu navigation section (p. 113).  
Number of prints in the print run.  
Strike through indicates  
unprintable file type.  
Number of copies of the displayed image.  
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  
:sel.  
:print  
Repeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected.  
Press the central button of the controller to continue.  
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No. of prints:  
Print size:  
Layout:  
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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. Press the  
central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the  
menu button to return to the PictBridge screen.  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Print quality:  
Data print:  
:start  
Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing  
the center of the controller. The printing-finished message  
indicates the end of the operation; turn the camera off to end the  
routine.  
Printing finished.  
OK  
The display button switches between the single frame and index playback formats on the  
PictBridge screen.  
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NAVIGATING THE PictBridge MENU  
Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right  
and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu.  
Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.  
To activate the PictBridge menu, press the menu button.  
Use the left/right keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will  
change as the tabs are highlighted.  
Use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option  
whose setting needs to be changed.  
With the menu option highlighted, press the right key; the settings will be  
displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Start” is displayed, press the  
center button of the controller to continue.  
Use the zoom lever to highlight the new setting.  
Press the center 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 PictBridge screen, press the  
menu button. Read the following sections on information  
on the menu options.  
Batch print  
Index print  
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Batch print  
Index print  
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The options that can be changed vary with the printer.  
Batch print  
Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. When the  
all-frames option is selected, a screen opens so the number of copies of each image can  
be specified. The reset option cancels all changes made to the print-selection screen.  
Index print  
An index print of all still images on the memory card can be made. The quality and size  
of the print can be specified with the camera menu. The number of images per page  
varies with the printer. The print-setup confirmation screen is displayed before the print  
routine starts.  
Paper size  
Sizes  
Printer setup  
N. American  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Layout  
Print quality  
Data print  
Paper size  
The paper size of the print can be specified. The printer-setup option uses the size set  
with the printer. The sizes option should be set first, see below.  
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Sizes  
Paper size  
Sizes  
Printer setup  
N. American  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
Printer setup  
To set paper sizes depending on region. This changes the  
paper-size option to common sizes used in particular areas.  
Layout  
Print quality  
Data print  
Layout  
The layout of the print can be set. The printer-setup option  
uses the layout parameters of the printer. 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.  
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 disabled with the menu.  
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DPOF print  
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DPOF print  
DPOF print in section 3 allows still images and an index print selected with the DPOF  
printing options in section 3 of the playback menu to be printed from a DPOF compatible  
PictBridge printer. Simply select the start option from the menu to begin the routine. The  
transfer-mode option in section 3 of the setup menu must be set to “Data storage” to use  
DPOF print.  
Printing Notes  
The following are the dimensions for postcard, L, and 2L paper sizes in  
both millimeters and inches for your reference:  
Postcard  
100 X 148mm  
89 X 127mm  
127 X 178mm  
3.9 X 5.9 in.  
3.5 X 5.0 in.  
5.0 X 7.0 in.  
L
2L  
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NOTES ON PRINTING ERRORS  
If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the  
procedure recommended 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.  
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REMOTE CAMERA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS  
For the camera to be connected directly to  
Minimum system requirements  
the computer and used as a remote  
imaging device, the computer must be  
equipped with a USB port as a standard  
interface. The computer and the operating  
system must be guaranteed by their  
manufacturers to support USB interface.  
See chart for system requirements.  
Pentium II 300MHz or later  
Windows®XP, 2000 Professional,  
Me, and 98 Second Edition  
128MB of RAM. 256MB with Windows®XP.  
200MB of hard-disk space  
800 X 600 16-bit color monitor  
The remote-camera driver software must  
be installed. Specific application software,  
such as Microsoft Net Meeting, is required  
to view the images. This function cannot  
be used with Macintosh computers.  
Remote camera tested with Microsoft Net  
Meeting and Windows Messenger  
INSTALLING THE REMOTE CAMERA DRIVER  
The driver needs only to be installed once. This  
driver is not compatible with Macintosh operating  
systems.  
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 install the driver, click on  
the “Starting up the DiMAGE remote camera  
driver installer” button.  
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The InstallSheild Wizard window is displayed.  
Click the “Next >” button to continue.  
The license agreement is displayed. if you  
accept the agreement, click the “Yes” button to  
continue.  
Read the entire agreement carefully before  
continuing. If you do not agree to the terms,  
click the “No” button to exit the installation  
program.  
An installation confirmation screen appears. To  
install the remote camera driver, click “Yes.’  
The “No” button will cancel the operation  
without installing the driver.  
When the driver installation has been  
completed, a message will be displayed. Click  
the “Finish” button to complete the operation.  
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CONNECTING THE REMOTE CAMERA  
Before the camera can be connected to a computer, the remote camera driver must be  
installed, see page 118. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is  
connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter set (sold separately) is  
recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98SE, the USB driver  
must be installed before connecting the camera to a computer (p. 102).  
1.Select Remote Camera from the transfer mode option in  
section 3 of the setup menu.  
Reset default  
Date/Time set  
Date format  
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2.Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on  
before connecting the camera.  
Data storage  
RemoteCamera  
PictBridge  
Transfer mode  
3.Slide the USB-port cover open. Insert the small  
plug of the USB cable into the camera. Make sure  
the plug is firmly attached.  
4.Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer’s USB port.  
Make sure the plug is firmly attached. The camera should be con-  
nected directly to the computer’s USB port. Attaching the camera to a  
USB hub may prevent the camera from operating properly.  
5 Turn on the camera to initiate the USB connection. A live  
image is displayed on the monitor.  
Remote Camera  
To view the live image on the computer, follow the  
instructions for the application used. Refer to the  
application’s instruction manual or help section for details.  
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NOTES ON REMOTE CAMERA OPERATION  
When using the remote camera, exposure, white balance, and camera sensitivity are set  
to auto. The optical and 4X digital zoom are active. There are no menu controls. The  
monitor cannot be turned off. The flash is disabled. There is no audio.  
The camera can be focused periodically by pressing the  
shutter-release button partway down. The AF system does  
not continually focus when the button is pressed and held  
so the operation should be repeated as the subject  
distances changes.  
Because of the data rate, there may be delays when the  
camera is focused or zoomed.  
Refer to the applications instruction manual on how the view the  
remote feed. With Microsoft Net Meeting, simply click on the play  
button. The option dialog box allows remote control over some of the  
camera’s functions. By clicking on the source  
button in the video tab, zoom and focus controls  
can be accessed; the controls are located on the  
camera control tab of the dialog box.  
Image magnification can be adjusted  
with the zoom slider. Clicking the auto  
check box on the focus option focuses  
the camera. However, focus is not  
continuous and the box must be  
checked each time focusing is  
required.  
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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 our service facility.  
Problem Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
The battery is dead.  
Replace battery (p. 14).  
Press the main switch to restore  
power. The length of the auto-  
power-off period can be  
changed in section 1 of the  
setup menu.  
The auto-power-off func-  
tion has turned the cam-  
era off.  
Nothing dis-  
played on the  
monitor.  
The camera  
will not work.  
Check that the AC adapter set is  
connected to the camera and a  
live electrical outlet (p. 17, 18).  
The AC adapter set is not  
connected properly.  
Memory card is full and  
unable to store an image  
at the image-quality or  
image-size setting on the  
camera.  
Insert a new memory card (p.  
20), delete some images (p. 37),  
or change the image-quality or  
image-size setting (p. 48).  
“0000” is dis-  
played on the  
frame counter.  
No-card warn-  
ing appears  
on the moni-  
tors.  
Shutter will  
not release.  
No memory card in the  
camera.  
Insert a memory card (p. 20).  
Card-locked  
warning  
appears on  
the monitor.  
Unlock the memory card using  
the write-protect switch (p. 21).  
Memory card is locked.  
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Problem Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Make sure the subject is within  
the autofocus range (p. 30).  
Subject is too close.  
Focus signal  
is red.  
A special situation is pre-  
venting the autofocus sys- focus on an object at the same  
tem from focusing (p. 31). distance as the subject (p. 30).  
Use the focus-lock function to  
Pictures are  
not sharp.  
Pictures are  
taken indoors  
or in low-light  
situations  
Slow shutter speeds result Use a tripod, change the cam-  
in blurred images when  
the camera is hand-held.  
era sensitivity to a higher setting  
(p. 52), or use the flash (p. 32).  
without flash.  
While using  
Move closer to the subject or  
change the camera sensitivity to  
a higher setting (p. 52).  
The subject is beyond the flash range (p.  
33).  
flash, the pic-  
tures are too  
dark.  
Subject Viewfinder was used for framing. Parallax  
appears too is apparent with subjects closer than 1m  
far to the right (3ft.) at the zoom’s wide-angle position or  
Only use the LCD monitor for  
framing with close subjects.  
in the image.  
3m (10ft) at the telephoto position.  
Part of the  
Viewfinder  
The lens was partially  
covered with an object or  
finger.  
image area is was used to  
hidden behind capture the  
a dark object. image.  
When using the viewfinder, take  
care not to cover the lens.  
If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or  
unplug and reconnect the AC adapter set. Always turn the camera off using the main  
switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings reset.  
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ABOUT THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CHARGER CORD  
The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord  
in the region it was purchased.  
Region  
Product code  
APC-110  
Continental Europe, China, Korea, Singapore (220-230V)  
Great Britain, Hong Kong (220V-240V)  
United States, Canada, Taiwan (110V-120V)  
Japan (100V)  
APC-120  
APC-130  
APC-140  
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VIEWFINDER INDICATOR LAMPS  
The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder can be used to diagnose  
camera operations. The lamp colors change between green, red, and  
orange, and the lamp can glow steadily or blink at two rates.  
Color  
Status  
Indication  
Steady  
Camera ready to take an image.  
Camera-shake warning - shutter speed is below the  
limit where the camera can be safely hand-held.  
Use flash (p. 32) or tripod.  
Blinking  
slowly  
Green  
The camera cannot focus. The subject is closer than  
0.15 m (0.5ft.) or a special situation is preventing  
the autofocus system from focusing (p. 31).  
Blinking  
quickly  
Power is insufficient for camera operation.  
The flash is charging (the shutter cannot be  
released).  
Blinking  
quickly  
The memory card is locked.  
The memory card is full.  
Red  
The memory card cannot be used with the camera  
and may need to be formatted.  
Blinking  
quickly  
Orange  
The camera is accessing the memory card.  
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REMOVING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE - WINDOWS  
1.Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable.  
Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure.  
2.Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu.  
Windows®XP: from the start menu go to the control panel. Click on the performance  
and maintenance category. Click “System” to open the system properties window.  
3. Windows®XP and 2000 Professional: select the hardware tab in the properties window  
and click the device-manager button.  
Windows®Me and 98: 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®XP and 2000 Professional: click on the action button to display the drop-  
down menu. Select “uninstall.” A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking “Yes” will  
remove the driver from the system.  
Windows®Me and 98: click the remove button. A confirmation screen will appear.  
Clicking “Yes” will remove the driver from the system.  
7.Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera. Restart the computer.  
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CARE AND STORAGE  
Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper  
care, your camera will provide years of service.  
Camera care  
• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.  
• Turn off the camera when transporting.  
• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or  
the memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera.  
• When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand.  
Water, sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera.  
• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun;  
the CCD may be damaged.  
Cleaning  
• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth.  
If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles.  
Wiping may scratch the surface.  
• To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens  
with a cloth or tissue designed for optics. Use lens-cleaning fluid if necessary.  
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.  
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.  
Storage  
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long  
periods of disuse, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying  
agent.  
• Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended  
periods.  
• Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.  
• During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the  
camera out of storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.  
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Memory cards  
SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic  
components. The following may cause data loss or damage:  
• Improper use of the card.  
• Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.  
• Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.  
• Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.  
• Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is  
accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).  
• Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.  
• Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary.  
Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a  
copy of the card data be made.  
Batteries  
• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we  
recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat.  
Batteries can recover their power when they warm up.  
• Do not store the battery when it is fully charged.  
• When storing the battery for extended periods, recharge it for five minutes every six  
months. The battery may not be able to be charged if completely exhausted.  
• A special built-in, long-life battery supplies power to the clock and memory when the  
camera is turned off. If the camera resets each time it is turned off, the battery is  
exhausted. It must be replaced at a Minolta service facility.  
• Keep battery and camera charger contacts clean. Dirty contacts can prevent charging.  
If the contacts become dirty, wipe them with a cotton swab.  
Before important events and journeys  
• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.  
• Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment  
malfunction.  
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Operating temperatures and conditions  
• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to  
104°F).  
• Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car  
parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity.  
• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic  
bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room  
temperature before removing it from the bag.  
LCD monitor care  
• The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than  
99.99% of the pixels operate properly. Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are  
displayed as color or bright points; this is not a monitor defect and does not affect the  
recorded image.  
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently  
damaged.  
• In cold temperatures, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the  
camera warms up, the display will function normally.  
• The LCD monitor may be slow to react in low temperatures or may turn dark in a hot  
environment. When the camera reaches normal operating temperature, the display will  
function normally.  
• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.  
Copyright  
• TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright  
laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc., is prohibited without  
approval and can infringe on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be used  
under the provisions within the copyright laws.  
Questions and service  
• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to  
the Konica Minolta distributor in your area.  
• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Konica Minolta service facility.  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
3.2 million  
Number of effective pixels:  
CCD:  
1/2.7-type interline complementary-color CCD with a  
total of 3.3 million pixels.  
Camera sensitivity (ISO):  
Automatic (between ISO 50 - 160 equivalent),  
ISO 50, 100, 200, 400  
4:3  
Aspect ratio:  
Lens construction:  
Maximum aperture:  
Focal length:  
Focusing range:  
Autofocusing system:  
Shutter:  
Shutter speeds:  
Built-in flash recycling time:  
Viewfinder:  
9 elements in 8 groups.  
f/2.8 - f/3.6  
5.7 - 17.1 mm (35mm equivalent: 37 - 111 mm)  
0.15 m - infinity (from the front of the camera)  
Video AF  
CCD electronic shutter plus mechanical shutter  
4 - 1/1000s  
Approximately 6 seconds  
Optical real-image zoom viewfinder.  
4.0 cm TFT color  
Monitor LCD:  
Monitor field of view:  
A/D conversion:  
Recording media:  
File formats:  
Approximately 100%  
10 bits  
SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards  
JPEG, motion JPEG (MOV), WAV. DCF 1.0, DPOF,  
and Exif 2.2 compliant.  
Print Image Matching II:  
Menu languages:  
Battery:  
Yes  
Japanese, English, German, French, and Spanish  
Minolta NP-200 lithium-ion battery.  
Battery performance (recording): Approximately 220 frames: based on CIPA’s stan-  
dard: NP-200 lithium-ion battery, SD memory card  
included in the product package, LCD monitor on,  
2048 X 1536 image suze, standard image quality, no  
instant playback, no voice memo, flash used with  
50% of the frames.  
CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association  
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Approximately 500 frames: NP-200 lithium-ion bat-  
tery, SD memory card included in the product pack-  
age, LCD monitor off, 2048 X 1536 image size, stan-  
dard image quality, no instant playback, no voice  
memo, flash used with 50% of the frames.  
Battery performance (playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 240 min.  
: NP-200 lithium-ion battery, LCD monitor on, no  
audio playback.  
External power source:  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
AC adapter set AC-401/501  
85.5 (W) X 67 (H) X 20 (D) mm  
Approximately 120g  
(without battery or recording media)  
0° - 40°C  
5 - 85% (noncondensing)  
Operating temperature:  
Operating humidity:  
Lithium-ion Battery NP-200  
Voltage:  
Weight:  
3.7V  
20g  
Dimensions  
31.5 (W) X 52.0 (H) X 6.5 (D) mm  
Battery Charger BC-700  
Input voltage:  
Weight:  
AC100-240V, 50/60Hz  
79g  
65 (W) X 80 (H) X 26 (D) mm  
Dimensions  
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are  
subject to change without notice.  
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