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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Color Mode

    COLOR MODE The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white as well as the color space. The color mode is set in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 80). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode. For more on the color mode see page 102.

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

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

  • Page 4: For Proper And Safe Use

    FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE NP-400 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES This camera operates on a 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 •...
  • Page 5 GENERAL PRODUCT 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 6 • 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.
  • Page 7 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 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of parts ...14 Camera body ...14 Data panel ...17 Monitor display - recording mode ...18 Monitor display - Quick View & playback mode ...19 Getting up and running ...20 Attaching the camera strap ...20 Removing the lens cap...20 Attaching the lens hood...21 Charging the battery ...22 Installing and changing the battery...23...
  • Page 9 Enlarged playback ...43 Viewing movies...44 Advanced recording ...45 Display-information button...45 Focus-mode switch...46 Digital zoom...47 Flex Focus Point...48 Macro mode...49 Exposure lock ...50 Exposure-mode dial...50 Program - P ...51 Program shift - P Auto recording ...52 Aperture priority - A...54 Shutter priority - S...55 Manual exposure - M ...56 Bulb exposures...57 Attaching a remote cord (sold separately) ...57...
  • Page 10 Navigating the recording-mode menu ...80 Image size and image quality...82 About RAW image quality...84 Notes on image size and resolution ...85 Flash modes ...86 Wireless/Remote flash...88 Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges...90 Notes on wireless/remote flash ...91 Flash control ...92 AEL button ...94 Recording-mode reset ...95 Interval setup ...96 Bracketing setup...96...
  • Page 11 Navigating the playback menu ...116 Frame-selection screen ...118 Delete ...119 Format ...120 View folder ...120 Lock ...121 Index playback format ...121 Copy ...122 Slide Show...124 About DPOF ...126 DPOF setup ...126 Index print...127 Cancel print ...127 Viewing images on a television ...128 Setup menu ...129 Opening the setup menu ...129...
  • Page 12 Delete confirmation...145 Data-transfer mode ...146 System requirements...146 Connecting the camera to a computer ...147 Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ...148 Automatic installation ...148 Manual installation ...149 QuickTime system requirements ...151 Auto power save (Data-transfer mode) ...151 Memory card folder organization...152 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ...154 Windows 98 / 98 second edition...154 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ...154...
  • Page 13 (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is DiMAGE A1 Digital Camera: subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause...

  • Page 14: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY * 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. 162). Microphone Strap eyelet (p. 20) USB port/AV-out terminal (p.
  • Page 15 Manual exposure (p. 56) Shutter priority (p. 55) Aperture priority (p. 54) Program exposure (p. 51) Auto recording (p. 52) Exposure-mode dial QV/ Delete button (p. 40) Display mode switch (p. 39) Eyepiece sensors* Electronic viewfinder* (EVF) (p. 29) LCD monitor* (p. 18, 19, 29) Main switch Memory recall (p.
  • Page 16 Metering modes (p. 69) Custom function (p. 136) Memory set (p. 72) Function dial (p. 60) Accessory shoe Speaker Custom white-balance button(p. 71) Macro release (p. 49) Battery-chamber lock (p. 23) AMES OF PARTS Function button Drive modes (p. 61) White balance (p.

  • Page 17: Data Panel

    DATA PANEL Located on the top of the camera body, the data panel shows the status of the camera. All icons have been shown for clarity. The single-frame advance and continuous advance indicators are displayed in the same area of the data panel.

  • Page 18: Monitor Display - Recording Mode

    MONITOR DISPLAY - RECORDING MODE 1. Microphone indicator 2. Flash-mode indicator (p. 61) 3. Flash signal (p. 36 ) 4. Mode indicator 5. Flash-compensation display (p. 77) 6. Filter display (p. 77) 7. Sharpness display (p. 97) 8. Color-saturation-compensation 9. Contrast-compensation display (p. 77) AMES OF PARTS 10.

  • Page 19: Monitor Display - Quick View & Playback Mode

    MONITOR DISPLAY - QUICK VIEW & PLAYBACK MODE Histogram The dark area of the histogram shows the luminance distribution of the recorded image from black (left) to white (right). Each one of the 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure and contrast, but displays no color information.

  • Page 20: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Lens Hood

    ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood should not be used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow.

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session.

  • Page 23: Installing And Changing The Battery

    INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERY This digital camera uses one NP-400 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery- chamber lock to the open position.

  • Page 24: Battery Condition Indicator

    BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the indicator appears on the data panel and monitors. The monitor indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitors are blank, the battery may be exhausted.

  • Page 25: External Power Supplies (Sold Separately)

    EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical 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-1L is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, and AC-11 is for use in all other areas.

  • Page 26: Inserting And Changing A Memory Card

    INSERTING AND CHANGING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will be displayed on the monitors.
  • Page 27 To eject a card, open the card-slot door (1), and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it (2). Press (3) the card-eject lever to eject the card (3). The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera body.

  • Page 28: Turning On The Camera

    TURNING ON THE CAMERA HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with the palm of your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Viewfinder And Monitor

    ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER AND MONITOR Always store the camera with finder and monitor against the body. DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between –5.0 to +2.0. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the viewfinder image is sharp.

  • Page 30: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the camera notes on the following page.
  • Page 31 Custom set Color mode File # memory Off Folder Name Std. form Select folder 100MLT16 New folder – Date/Time set – Press the central button to display the date/time setting screen. Date/Time set 2003 10 . 13 : 14 YYYY/MM/DD :move :sel :enter...

  • Page 32: Basic Recording

    BASIC RECORDING SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY Focus frame Mode indicator Anti-shake indicator (p. 37) Metering-mode indicator (p. 69) Exposure-mode indicator (p. 50) ASIC RECORDING Set the exposure dial to the program (P) position (1). Confirm the mode switch is in the recording position (2).

  • Page 33: Basic Recording Operation

    BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Use the zooming ring to frame the subject (1). The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor. Place the subject within the focus frame. For off-center subjects, use the focus-lock function (p. 34). The subject must be within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m (1.6ft) - ∞.

  • Page 34: Focus Lock

    FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when the subject is 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. AUTOMATIC MONITOR AMPLIFICATION In extremely low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has reached its limit, the automatic monitor-amplification function will intensify the EVF and LCD monitor image.

  • Page 35: Focus Signals

    FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus modes, see p. 46. White focus indicator - focus confirmed. Red focus indicator - the subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.

  • Page 36: Using The Built-In Flash

    USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh shadows. Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash; the hood may cast a shadow if mounted.

  • Page 37: Anti-Shake System

    ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM The Anti-shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion. Camera shake is more pronounced at the telephoto setting than at the wide-angle. Anti-shake is employed when the shutter speed falls below a certain limit depending on the focal length in use.

  • Page 38: Movie Recording

    MOVIE RECORDING Recording time in seconds Recording indicator ASIC RECORDING Movie files are recorded at approximately 522KB per second. A 16MB Compactflash card can store about 19 seconds of digital video with audio. Actual time depends on the subject and the amount of free space on the memory card.

  • Page 39: Display Mode Switch

    DISPLAY MODE SWITCH Located on the back of the camera, the display-mode switch controls which monitor is active. The three position switch allows the choice between automatic display and setting the display to the EVF or LCD monitor. Auto display - the camera will automatically change between displaying the live image in the EVF or on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 40: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic functions in both modes. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 116. SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK AND HISTOGRAM DISPLAY Time of capture Date of capture Frame number/ total number of images ASIC PLAYBACK...

  • Page 41: Viewing Images And Histogram

    VIEWING IMAGES AND HISTOGRAM DELETING SINGLE IMAGES The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button; a confirmation screen will appear. Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes.” “No” will cancel the operation.

  • Page 42: Changing The Quick View & Playback Display

    CHANGING THE QUICK VIEW & PLAYBACK DISPLAY The display-information 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 In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border to the adjacent image.

  • Page 43: Enlarged Playback

    Zoom Scroll Press the central button of the controller to switch between the zoom and scroll functions. The scroll arrows or magnification display will turn blue to indicate the active function. Scroll Zoom ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination from 1.2X.

  • Page 44: Viewing Movies

    VIEWING MOVIES Movies can be played back on the camera. Movie files are indicated by an indicator at the bottom of the display. Play Pause DVANCED RECORDING Press the center of the controller to play back the file. Press the controller to pause the movie; pressing the controller again will resume the playback.

  • Page 45: Display-Information Button

    ADVANCED RECORDING This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. DISPLAY-INFORMATION BUTTON The display-information button controls what information is displayed with the live image. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles to the next format: standard display, real-time histogram, focus frame, and live image only.

  • Page 46: Focus-Mode Switch

    FOCUS-MODE SWITCH Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, and manual focus is set with the focus-mode switch. Slide the switch to select the appropriate focus mode. Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recording section. Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects.

  • Page 47: Digital Zoom

    Manual focus - the MF indicator is displayed in the lower right corner of the monitors to indicate the focus mode. Use the focusing ring at the rear of the lens barrel to focus. Always use the monitor image to confirm focus.

  • Page 48: Flex Focus Point

    FLEX FOCUS POINT The Flex Focus Point (FFP) is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. It can be moved to any point in the image area. The FFP cannot be used with the digital zoom or movie recording. DVANCED RECORDING Press and hold the center button of the controller to activate the Flex Focus Point;...

  • Page 49: Macro Mode

    MACRO MODE The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The built-in flash cannot be used with macro mode. The use of a tripod is recommended. Align one of the arrows on the zooming ring with the index next to the macro switch and slide the switch forward.

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