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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Thank you for purchasing this product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.

  • Page 3: For Proper And Safe Use

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 • 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.
  • Page 6 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. •...
  • Page 7 • 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. Digital Camera: Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE...102 Automatic installation ...102 Manual installation ...103 Auto power off - data-transfer mode ...105 QuickTime 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...

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    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). Flash (p. 32) USB-port Battery/Card chamber door (p. 14, 17) AMES OF PARTS Shutter-release button Main switch...
  • Page 13 Digital-subject-program mode (p. 28) Recording mode (p. 24) Mode dial Playback mode (p. 36) Movie/Audio recording mode (p. 63) Controller Indicator lamp (p. 16, 26, 30, 31, 33) Viewfinder* Strap eyelet LCD monitor* (p. 19) Speaker Flash-mode button (p. 32) Display button (p.

  • Page 14: Getting Up And Running

    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.

  • Page 15: Charging The Lithium-Ion Battery

    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.

  • Page 16: Battery-Condition Indicator

    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.

  • Page 17: Ac Adapter Set (Sold Separately)

    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.
  • Page 18 ETTING UP AND RUNNING 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).

  • Page 19: Attaching The Hand Strap

    ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body (1). Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten (2).

  • Page 20: Installing And Removing A Memory Card

    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.

  • Page 21: About Memory Cards

    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.

  • Page 22: Setting The Date And Time

    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.
  • Page 23 Drive mode Single Image size 2048x1536 Quality Standard White balance Auto Key func. LCD brightness – Format – File # memory Folder name Std. form Language English Reset default – Date/Time set – Date format YYYY/MM/DD Transfer mode Data storage Setup menu: section 3 Camera notes For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set.

  • Page 24: Recording - Basic Operation

    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.

  • Page 25: Using The Zoom Lens

    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.

  • Page 26: Lcd Monitor Display - Basic

    LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - BASIC 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.

  • Page 27: Basic Recording Operation

    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.

  • Page 28: Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection

    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.
  • Page 29 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.

  • Page 30: Focus Lock

    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.

  • Page 31: Focus Signals

    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.

  • Page 32: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES Autoflash Autoflash with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Flash cancel ECORDING BASIC OPERATION 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.

  • Page 33: Flash Range - Automatic Operation

    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.

  • Page 34: Display Button - Recording Mode

    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.

  • Page 35: Digital Subject Programs

    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.

  • Page 36: Playback - Basic Operation

    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 SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY Mode indicator Time of recording Date of recording Audio-track indicator Lock indicator (p.

  • Page 37: Viewing Images

    VIEWING IMAGES DELETING SINGLE IMAGES To delete a displayed file, press the flash-mode/delete button. A confirmation screen will appear. Use the left/right keys to select “Yes.” “No” will cancel the operation. Press the center button of the controller to delete the file. In Quick View or the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the...

  • Page 38: Display Button - Playback Mode

    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.

  • Page 39: Enlarged Playback

    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.

  • Page 40: Recording - Advanced Operation

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - ADVANCED Microphone indicator 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.

  • Page 41: Shooting Tips

    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.

  • Page 42: Navigating The Recording-Mode Menu

    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.
  • Page 43 Section 1 Drive mode Single Continuous Self-timer Multi frame Image size 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Quality Fine Standard Economy White balance* Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Exp. comp. Key func.* White balance Drive mode Sensitivity * White balance,...

  • Page 44: Drive Modes

    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.

  • Page 45: Continuous Advance

    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.

  • Page 46: Self-Timer

    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 basic recording operation section (p.

  • Page 47: Multi Frame

    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.

  • Page 48: Image Size And Image Quality

    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.
  • Page 49 Size Quality Fine Standard Economy Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Fine Standard Economy 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.

  • Page 50: White Balance

    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.

  • Page 51: Customizing Key Functions

    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.

  • Page 52: Camera Sensitivity - Iso

    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.

  • Page 53: Metering Modes

    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.

  • Page 54: Compensating Exposure With The Menu

    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.

  • Page 55: Auto Reset

    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.

  • Page 56: Color Mode

    COLOR MODE The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white. This must be set before the image is recorded. The color mode is set in section 3 of the recording mode menu (p. 43) or in section 2 of the movie/audio recording menu (p.
  • Page 57 To stop the recording, press the shutter- release button or the center button of the controller (2). 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.

  • Page 58: Date Imprinting

    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.

  • Page 59: Digital Zoom

    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;...

  • Page 60: Instant Playback

    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 continuous-advance drive mode (p. 45). When the LCD monitor is turned off (p.

  • Page 61: Spot Af

    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.

  • Page 62: Recording Without A Memory Card

    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.

  • Page 63: Movie And Audio Recording

    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.

  • Page 64: Audio Recording

    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.

  • Page 65: Navigating The Movie/Audio Recording Menu

    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.
  • Page 66 Section 1 Recording mode Movie Audio Image size 320 X 240 160 X 120 Frame rate 30 fps 15 fps Movie mode STD. movie Night movie 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.

  • Page 67: Movie File Sizes

    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.

  • Page 68: Playback - Advanced Operation

    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.

  • Page 69: Playing Back Movies And Audio Recordings

    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. Audio file During playback, the up/down keys adjust the volume and the left/right keys rewind and fast forward the recording.

  • Page 70: Navigating The Playback-Mode Menu

    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.
  • Page 71 Delete – Audio caption – Lock – Image pasting – Crop frame – Frame capture – Movie editor – DPOF set – Date print Index print – E-mail copy – Image size 640 x 480 Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings. To delete images on the memory card (p.

  • Page 72: Frame-Selection Screen

    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. :move :sel. :enter The garbage-can icon indicates the image is selected for deletion. The printer icon indicates the image is selected for DPOF printing.

  • Page 73: Deleting Image And Audio Files

    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 playback-mode menu (p. 71). The delete option has This The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted.

  • Page 74: Audio Caption

    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. Delete Audio caption Enter...

  • Page 75: Locking Image And Audio Files

    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.

  • Page 76: Image Pasting

    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. Image pasting Enter Crop frame Frame capture Movie editor Nine frame choices are shown on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 77 Choose the location for the pasted image by moving the frame with left/right and up/down keys. Press the center button to continue. Pressing the menu button cancels pasting operation and move enter returns to the playback mode. The camera memorizes the settings made.

  • Page 78: Cropping Frames

    CROPPING FRAMES A portion of a still image can be copied and saved. 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.
  • Page 79 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.

  • Page 80: Frame Capture

    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. Image pasting Crop frame Frame capture Enter Movie editor LAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATION In the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie.
  • Page 81 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. Saved as PICT0037.JPG PICT0037.WAV When saved, the file names of the captured image and sound track are...

  • Page 82: Movie Editor

    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. Image pasting Crop frame Frame capture Movie editor Enter LAYBACK ADVANCED OPERATION In the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie.
  • Page 83 Saved as PICT0042.MOV 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 240 160 X 120 Choosing “Yes” plays back the edited movie. The same confirmation screen is displayed after playback.

  • Page 84: About Dpof

    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.

  • Page 85: Date Print / Index Print

    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.

  • Page 86: E-Mail Copy

    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.
  • Page 87 When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected, the Copied to 102KM_EM 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.

  • Page 88: Setup Mode

    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.

  • Page 89: Navigating The Setup Menu

    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;...
  • Page 90 LCD brightness – Format – File # memory Folder name Std. form Language English Audio signals Shutter FX CustomRecord – Volume Power off 3 min. Reset default – Date/Time set – Date format YYYY/MM/DD Transfer mode Data storage ETUP MODE To set monitor brightness (p.

  • Page 91: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is opened from section 1 of the setup menu (p. 90). Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to adjust the brightness, the monitor image will change accordingly.

  • Page 92: File Number (#) Memory

    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...

  • Page 93: Language

    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.

  • Page 94: Custom Fx Recording

    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. Audio signals Shutter FX CustomRecord Focus signal Volume Shutter FX Power off 3 min.

  • Page 95: Volume

    Test custom recording? Next Save custom recording? 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.

  • Page 96: Reset Default

    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 Drive mode Image size (still) Image quality White balance (still/ movie) Custom key function Camera sensitivity Metering mode...

  • Page 97: Transfer Mode

    Recording mode (Movie/audio menu) Image size (movie) Frame rate Movie mode Date print (DPOF) Image size (E-mail copy) LCD monitor brightness File number (#) memory Folder name Audio signals Shutter FX Volume Auto-power-off period Transfer mode Movie 320 X 240 15 fps Standard movie 640 X 480...

  • Page 98: Date And Time

    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.

  • Page 99: Data-Transfer Mode

    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.

  • Page 100: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    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 ®...
  • Page 101 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;...

  • Page 102: Connecting To Windows 98 And 98Se

    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 ®...

  • Page 103: Manual Installation

    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.
  • Page 104 The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer. TRANSFER MODE 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.

  • Page 105: Auto Power Off - Data-Transfer Mode

    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.

  • Page 106: Memory Card Folder Organization

    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 Drive Icon computer.
  • Page 107 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.

  • Page 108: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    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.

  • Page 109: Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition

    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.

  • Page 110: Changing The Memory Card - Data-Transfer Mode

    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.

  • Page 111: Selecting Print Images

    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;...
  • Page 112 No. of prints: Print size: Printer setup Layout: Printer setup Print quality: Printer setup Data print: Printer setup :start Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing Printing finished. the center of the controller. The printing-finished message indicates the end of the operation; turn the camera off to end the routine.

  • Page 113: Navigating The Pictbridge Menu

    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.

  • Page 114: Batch Print

    Batch print – Index print – 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.

  • Page 115: Sizes

    Sizes To set paper sizes depending on region. This changes the paper-size option to common sizes used in particular areas. 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.

  • Page 116: Dpof Print

    DPOF print – 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”...

  • Page 117: Notes On Printing Errors

    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.

  • Page 118: Remote Camera System Requirements

    REMOTE CAMERA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For the camera to be connected directly to Minimum system requirements the computer and used as a remote Pentium II 300MHz or later imaging device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard Windows XP, 2000 Professional, ®...
  • Page 119 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”...

  • Page 120: Connecting The Remote Camera

    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.

  • Page 121: Notes On Remote Camera Operation

    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. Refer to the applications instruction manual on how the view the remote feed.

  • Page 122: Appendix

    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 Nothing dis- The camera played on the will not work. monitor.
  • Page 123 Problem Symptom Focus signal is red. Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations without flash. While using The subject is beyond the flash range (p. flash, the pic- 33). tures are too dark. Subject Viewfinder was used for framing. Parallax appears too is apparent with subjects closer than 1m far to the right...

  • Page 124: About The Lithium-Ion Battery Charger Cord

    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. Continental Europe, China, Korea, Singapore (220-230V) Great Britain, Hong Kong (220V-240V) United States, Canada, Taiwan (110V-120V) Japan (100V) PPENDIX...

  • Page 125: Viewfinder Indicator Lamps

    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 Steady Blinking slowly Green...

  • Page 126: Removing The Driver Software - Windows

    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 ®...

  • Page 127: Care And Storage

    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. •...

  • Page 128: Memory Cards

    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. •...

  • Page 129: Operating Temperatures And Conditions

    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. •...

  • Page 130: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range: Autofocusing system: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Built-in flash recycling time: Viewfinder: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view: A/D conversion: Recording media: File formats: Print Image Matching II: Menu languages:...
  • Page 131 Battery performance (playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 240 min. External power source: Dimensions: Weight: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Lithium-ion Battery NP-200 Voltage: Weight: Dimensions Battery Charger BC-700 Input voltage: Weight: Dimensions Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 132 © 2003 Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 1AG6P1P1795-- 0-43325-53285-6 9222-2798-11 SY-A312 Printed in Japan...

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