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  • Page 1 9224-2781-11 H-A201 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: 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. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before February, 2002. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 3: For Proper And Safe Use

    FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. •...
  • Page 4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE • Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. • Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident. •...
  • Page 5 • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 10 and 27. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images.
  • Page 7 Special focusing situations ...25 Quick view ...26 Quick-view display ...27 Deleting images in quick view ...27 Digital-subject-program button...28 Flash modes ...30 Flash range - auto-recording mode ...31 Flash signals...31 Camera-shake warning ...31 Drive modes ...32 Self-timer ...33 Remote control (sold separately) ...34 Continuous advance...35 Bracketing...36 Display button - recording mode ...37...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Focus modes ...56 Camera sensitivity - ISO...57 Flash range and camera sensitivity...57 Full-time AF ...58 Metering modes...58 Exposure bracketing ...59 Digital zoom and image size ...59 Image control - colour, sharpness, contrast, & saturation...60 Bulb exposures ...61 A short guide to photography ...62 Movie recording...64 Recording movies with the RC-3 remote control (sold separately)...65...
  • Page 9 Setup mode - controlling the camera’s operation...83 Navigating the setup menu...84 Setup menu – basic...86 LCD monitor brightness...86 Formatting CompactFlash cards ...86 Auto power save ...87 Audio signals ...87 Volume...87 Language...87 Setup menu - custom 1 ...88 File number memory ...88 Select folder...88 Setup menu - Custom 2 ...89 Resetting the camera ...89...

  • Page 10: 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. 109). Mode dial (main switch) Shutter-release button Remote-control receiver...
  • Page 11 Flash mode/Magnification button (p. 30, 71) Viewfinder* (p. 12) LCD monitor* (p. 14) Controller Menu button QV/ Delete button (p. 26) Display button (p. 37, 70) Tripod socket CCD plane Drive-mode button (p. 32) Exposure-compensation button (p. 46) Access lamp Card-slot door release Card-slot door (p.

  • Page 12: Viewfinder

    NAMES OF PARTS VIEWFINDER Focus frame Because the optical viewfinder and the lens are slightly separated, the image seen through one is not exactly the same as the other; this is called parallax. Parallax can cause errors in framing at close distances and is more pronounced at longer focal lengths.

  • Page 13: Data Panel

    DATA PANEL Digital-subject-program indicators (p. 28) White-balance indicator (p. 54) Manual-focus indicator (p. 56) Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 57) Digital-subject-program icons (p. 28) Spot-metering indicator (p. 58) Flash-mode indicators (p. 30) Image-size display (p. 40) Image-quality display (p. 41) Drive-mode indicators (p. 32) Microphone indicator (p.

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Display

    NAMES OF PARTS LCD MONITOR DISPLAY a. Mode indicator (p. 12) b. Flash-mode indicator (p. 30) c. Sharpness display (p. 60) d. Contrast-compensation display (p. 60) e. Colour-saturation-compensation f. Exposure-compensation display (p. 46) g. White-balance indicator (p. 54) h. Exposure-mode (p. 52)/ Digital-subject-program indicators (p.

  • Page 15: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING ATTACHING THE NECK STRAP AND LENS CAP Attach the small strap to the lens cap by passing one of the small loops through the eyelet on the cap (1) and then passing the other loop through the first loop (2) and tightening. Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown.

  • Page 16: Changing Batteries

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING CHANGING BATTERIES This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Ni-MH batteries are recommended because of longer life. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger.

  • Page 17: Battery Condition Indicator

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

  • Page 18: External Power Supplies (Sold Separately)

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY) 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.
  • Page 19 Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a CompactFlash card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. Slide the card-slot door release down to open the card-slot door (1). To eject a CompactFlash card, press the card-eject lever (2).

  • Page 20: Auto-Recording Mode Basic Operation

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE AUTO-RECORDING MODE BASIC OPERATION This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the opera- tions in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual. The sophisticated technology employed in the auto-recording mode frees the photographer from complicated camera settings to be able to simply concentrate on the subject and composition.

  • Page 21: Setting The Camera To Record Images Automatically

    SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY Exposure mode Metering mode Camera sensitivity (ISO) Flash mode Focus area Focus control Drive mode Exposure compensation Sharpness Colour mode White balance * Changes to the flash or drive mode will reset when the mode dial is turned to another position. Adjustments made with exposure compensation will be reset to 0.0 when the camera is turned off or changed to another mode.

  • Page 22: Zoom Lens And Digital Zoom

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE ZOOM LENS AND DIGITAL ZOOM This camera is equipped with a 7.15 to 28.6mm optical zoom. This is equivalent to a 35 to 140mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera. In 35mm photography, focal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide-angle;...

  • Page 23: Basic Recording Operation

    BASIC RECORDING OPERATION With the mode dial set to auto recording, the camera will be on and the LCD monitor will activate. Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure. • The focus signals (p. 25) on the monitor will confirm the focus. If the •...

  • Page 24: Focus Lock

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE 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. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button. FOCUS RANGE Wide-angle lens position Telephoto lens position...

  • Page 25: Focus Signals

    FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus icon in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor and the green focus lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus status. Focus icon: white Focus lamp: steady...

  • Page 26: Quick View

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE QUICK VIEW Captured images can be viewed in auto-recording and multi-function recording mode. Simply press the QV/delete button to access the images. The date and time of capture, frame number, printing status, lock status, image size and image quality are displayed with the images.

  • Page 27: Quick-View Display

    Mode indicator Time of capture Date of capture Voice-memo icon (p. 43) Lock icon (p. 75) Print icon (p. 78) Frame number/total number of images DELETING IMAGES IN QUICK VIEW In quick view, the displayed image can be deleted. When selecting an image for deletion, a confirmation screen will appear before the operation is executed.

  • Page 28: Digital-Subject-Program Button

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM BUTTON CCD plane (p. 30) can be changed and the exposure can be altered using the exposure-compensation function (p. 46). In extreme lighting conditions, changes in exposure compensation may not produce the intended results in the portrait, night portrait, or text modes. The camera-shake warning (p. 31) may appear in macro, landscape, night portrait, or text modes.
  • Page 29 LANDSCAPE - optimized to produce sharp, colourful landscapes. The flash mode is set to flash cancel. Fill-flash can be used (p. 30). TEXT - for the crisp reproduction of black text on white backgrounds. The flash mode is set to flash cancel (p. 30).

  • Page 30: Flash Modes

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE FLASH MODES To set the flash mode, simply press the flash mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed. Data monitor panel Autoflash Fill-flash Flash cancel Autoflash with red-eye reduction Fill-flash with red-eye reduction Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low- light and backlit conditions.

  • Page 31: Flash Range - Auto-Recording Mode

    FLASH RANGE - AUTO-RECORDING MODE The camera will automatically control 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. Wide-angle position Telephoto position At the wide-angle lens position, when using the flash with subjects closer than 1m (3ft.), vignetting...

  • Page 32: Drive Modes

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Icons indicating the selected drive mode appear on the data panel and LCD monitor. To change the drive mode, simply press the drive-mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed.

  • Page 33: 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 is set with the drive-mode button (p. 32). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p.

  • Page 34: Remote Control (Sold Separately)

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE REMOTE CONTROL (SOLD SEPARATELY) The IR Remote Control RC-3 allows remote camera operation up to 5m (16 ft.) away. The remote control unit can be used in movie recording (p. 65). Emitter window Delay button Release button Place the camera on a tripod, and set the drive mode to self-timer / remote control (p.

  • Page 35: Continuous Advance

    CONTINUOUS ADVANCE The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. 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 36: Bracketing

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE BRACKETING This mode makes a three-image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. The bracketing mode is set with the drive-mode button (p. 32).

  • Page 37: Display Button - Recording Mode

    DISPLAY BUTTON - RECORDING MODE The display-information button controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to the next position each time the button is pressed: full display, live image only, and monitor off. Battery power can be conserved by turning the monitor off and using the viewfinder to take pictures. When the menu or exposure-compensation button is pressed, or the macro mode is activated, the monitor will automatically turn on.

  • Page 38: Navigating The Auto-Recording Mode Menu

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE NAVIGATING THE AUTO-RECORDING MODE MENU In auto-recording mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the menu after settings are made. The four-way keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu.
  • Page 39 Auto Image size 2272 X 1704 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Quality Super fine Fine Standard Economy Voice memo 5 sec. 15 sec. Date imprint On / Off Digital zoom On / Off Inst.Playback 2 sec. 10 sec.

  • Page 40: Image Size

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE IMAGE SIZE 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 41: Image Quality

    IMAGE QUALITY This camera has four image quality settings: super fine, fine, standard, and economy. Always select the desired setting before taking the picture. See navigating the auto-recording mode menu section on page 38. In multi-function recording mode, image quality is controlled in the basic section of the multi-function recording menu (p.

  • Page 42: Image-File Size And Compactflash Card Capacity

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE IMAGE-FILE SIZE AND COMPACTFLASH CARD CAPACITY The number of images that can be stored on a CompactFlash 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.

  • Page 43: Voice Memo

    VOICE MEMO Voice memo allows a five or fifteen second audio track to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated and the length of the recording time is set on the auto-recording mode menu (p. 38). In multi-function recording mode, voice memo is controlled in the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording menu (p.

  • Page 44: Date Imprinting

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE DATE IMPRINTING The date of recording can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the imprinting function is active.

  • Page 45: Instant Playback

    INSTANT PLAYBACK After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitor before being saved. Instant playback is disabled when used with the continuous-advance or bracketing drive modes (p. 32). Instant playback is activated with a menu; see navigating the auto-recording mode menu section on page 38.

  • Page 46: Exposure Compensation

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE 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. The exposure-compensation value will remain in effect until it has been reset. In auto-recording mode, exposure compensation is also reset when the mode dial is moved to another position.

  • Page 47: What Is An Ev? What Is A Stop

    SHOOTING TIPS Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compensation can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the pic- ture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values.

  • Page 48: Multi-Function Recording Mode Advanced Operation

    MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE ADVANCED OPERATION Except for digital subject programs, the basic operation of the camera in multi-function recording mode is identical to the auto-recording mode. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the previous sec- tion before moving on. The multi-function recording mode allows greater control over image making. This recording mode gives more control over autofocus and composition.
  • Page 49 Switching between the wide focus area and the spot focus areas is simple. Press and hold the controller (1) until the wide-focus-area frame lines change to the spot-focus- area display. Press and hold the controller again to return to the wide-focus-area frame lines.

  • Page 50: Navigating The Multi-Function Recording Mode Menu

    MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING NAVIGATING THE MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE MENU In multi-function recording mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the menu after making settings. The four-way keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu.
  • Page 51 Basic Exposure mode Image size Quality White balance Focus mode Sensitivity Refer to the auto-recording mode section for details on image size (p. 40), image quality (p. 41), voice memo (p. 43), date imprinting (p. 44), and instant playback (p. 45). Custom 1 Program Full-time AF...

  • Page 52: Exposure Modes

    MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING EXPOSURE MODES The three exposure modes allow extensive control over image making: program, aperture priority, and manual exposure. Exposure modes are set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50). PROGRAM The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to ensure perfect exposures.

  • Page 53: Manual Exposure - M

    MANUAL EXPOSURE - M Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. The shutter speeds can be changed in half stop increments between 1/1000 and 4 seconds.

  • Page 54: White Balance

    MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING 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 colour compensating filters in conventional photography. An icon will be displayed on the monitor if a setting other than auto white-balance is chosen. White balance is set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p.

  • Page 55: Custom White Balance

    CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE Custom-white-balance function allows a photographer to calibrate the camera to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting conditions or when critical control over colour is needed. The object used to make a calibration should be white.

  • Page 56: Focus Modes

    MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING FOCUS MODES This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50). Autofocus will produce excellent results in almost every situation, however, under certain conditions, the autofocus system will not work accurately;...

  • Page 57: Camera Sensitivity - Iso

    CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 64, 100, 200, and 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. Camera sensitivity is set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p.

  • Page 58: Full-Time Af

    MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING FULL-TIME AF With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. Full-time AF can be activated in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50). When the monitor is turned off or when the camera is set to manual focus, full-time AF is disabled.

  • Page 59: Exposure Bracketing

    EXPOSURE BRACKETING In multi-function recording mode, the bracketing increment can be changed in three steps: 0.3 Ev, 0.5 Ev, 1.0 Ev. The larger the number, the greater the difference in exposure between the images in the bracketed series. For information on the bracketing drive mode, see page 36. The bracketing increment can be changed in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p.

  • Page 60: Image Control - Colour, Sharpness, Contrast, & Saturation

    MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING IMAGE CONTROL - COLOUR, SHARPNESS, CONTRAST, & SATURATION Changes in colour, sharpness, contrast, and saturation can be made using the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50). These imaging controls give photographers the ability to maximize the image information at the scene.

  • Page 61: Bulb Exposures

    BULB EXPOSURES Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M) (p. 53). Exposures up to fifteen seconds can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The use of a tripod is recommended for bulb exposures. Set the exposure mode to manual in the basic section of the multi- function recording mode menu (p.

  • Page 62: A Short Guide To Photography

    A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. This guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field;...
  • Page 63 The shutter controls not only exposure, but also the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to stop action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of motion such as water cas- cading over a waterfall.

  • Page 64: Movie Recording

    MOVIE RECORDING MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record up to sixty seconds of digital video with sound. The motion JPEG image is 320 X 240 pixels (QVGA). The effective image area is 284 X 211 pixels; two thin lines will appear to the left and right of the image when played back.

  • Page 65: Recording Movies With The Rc-3 Remote Control (Sold Separately)

    RECORDING MOVIES WITH THE RC-3 REMOTE CONTROL The RC-3 remote control (sold separately) can be used to record movie clips up to 5m (16ft) away. Simply point the remote control toward the camera and use the release or delay button to start and stop the recording.

  • Page 66: Playback Mode - Viewing And Editing Images

    PLAYBACK MODE PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING AND EDITING IMAGES This section contains detailed information on the camera’s playback functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. The viewing pictures, viewing movies, deleting images (p. 68 - 69), the navigating the playback-mode menu (p. 72), and frame-selection screen (p. 81) sections cover the use of most of the features for viewing and editing images.

  • Page 67: Histogram Display

    HISTOGRAM DISPLAY Histogram 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, but displays no colour information. MOVIE PLAYBACK DISPLAY Mode indicator : play...

  • Page 68: Viewing Pictures

    PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING PICTURES Still images and movie clips can easily be viewed and edited in playback mode. To set the camera to view images, turn the mode dial to the playback position (1). Simply use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the CompactFlash card.

  • Page 69: Viewing Movies

    VIEWING MOVIES Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie clip to be viewed. Press the center of the controller to play back the clip. • Pressing the controller during playback will pause the movie clip; pressing the controller again will resume the playback. When the movie clip finishes, the first frame will be displayed.

  • Page 70: Display Button - Playback Mode

    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. Full display Image only Display button Index playback In index playback, the left/right keys of the controller will move the yellow border to the next or the previous image.

  • Page 71: Enlarged Playback

    ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination in three steps: 2x, 2.5X, and 3.5X. 640 X 480 size images can only be enlarged one step to 2X. The maximum enlargement of 1024 X 768 digital zoom images is 3.2X. Super fine images cannot be enlarged. Magnification button With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the magnification...

  • Page 72: Navigating The Playback-Mode Menu

    PLAYBACK MODE NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU In playback mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the menu after making settings. The four-way keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu.
  • Page 73 Basic Delete This frame All frames Marked frames Lock This frame All frames Marked frames Unlock frames Index format 9 frames 4 frames Custom 1 Slide show Enter Playback All frames Marked frames Duration 1 ~ 60 sec. Repeat Custom 2 Print This frame All frames...

  • Page 74: Playback-Mode Menu - Basic

    PLAYBACK MODE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - BASIC DELETING IMAGES Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be deleted with the playback-mode menu. Before an image is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear;...

  • Page 75: Locking Images

    LOCKING IMAGES Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback-mode menu functions or the QV/delete button. Important images should be locked. To lock images in other folders, the folder must first be selected in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p.

  • Page 76: Playback-Mode Menu - Custom 1 (Slide Show)

    PLAYBACK MODE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 1 (SLIDE SHOW) The custom 1 section of the playback-mode menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images in a folder in order. Press the controller to pause and restart the presentation.
  • Page 77 Menu options Settings Slide show Enter All frames Playback Marked Frames Duration 1 - 60s. Repeat Yes / No To start the slide-show presentation. Pressing the center of the controller will pause the presentation. During the slide show, press the down key of the controller to stop the pre- sentation and return to the playback-mode menu.

  • Page 78: Playback-Mode Menu - Custom 2

    PLAYBACK MODE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 2 ABOUT DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the CompactFlash card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the CompactFlash-card slot of DPOF compatible printers.

  • Page 79: Ordering An 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 number of copies desired. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images saved afterwards in the folder will not be included in the order.

  • Page 80: Copying Images

    PLAYBACK MODE COPYING IMAGES Image files can be copied from one CompactFlash card to another. Up to 23MB of data can be transferred. Every time the copy function is used, a new folder is automatically created for the images (p. 100). Images with voice memos are copied with their audio files. Copies of locked images are unlocked (p.

  • Page 81: Frame-Selection Screen

    FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple images to be chosen. The index format of the screen can be changed in the basic section of the playback-mode menu (p. 72). Play The left/right keys of the controller move the...

  • Page 82: Viewing Images On A Television

    PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal to make the connection using the supplied AV cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL stan- dards.

  • Page 83: Setup Mode - Controlling The Camera's Operation

    SETUP MODE CONTROLLING THE CAMERA’S OPERATION The setup mode is used to control the camera’s functions and operation as well as to select image folders. The navigating the setup menu section (p. 84) covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings.

  • Page 84: Navigating The Setup Menu

    SETUP MODE NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU To access the menu, simply turn the mode dial to the setup position. The four-way keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the controller will enter a setting. When the menu activates, the “Basic”...
  • Page 85 Basic LCDbrightness 1 (low) ~ 5 (high) Format Enter Power Save 1, 3, 5, or 10 min Audio signals w/o sound FX Sound FX only Volume 1 (low) ~ 3 (high) Language Japanese English Deutsch Français Español Custom 1 File # memory On / Off Select folder (Folder names)

  • Page 86: Setup Menu - Basic

    SETUP MODE SETUP MENU - BASIC The basic section of the setup menu allows changes to be made to the operation of the camera as well as the ability to format CompactFlash cards. LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in five levels from 1 (low) to 5 (high). As each setting is highlighted, the monitor will adjust accordingly;...

  • Page 87: Auto Power Save

    AUTO POWER SAVE The camera will turn off the data panel to conserve battery power if no operation is made within a certain period. The length of this period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. The auto-power- save option will not affect the display period of LCD monitor;...

  • Page 88: Setup Menu - Custom 1

    SETUP MODE SETUP MENU - CUSTOM 1 The custom 1 section of the setup menu controls file number sequencing and the selection of folders. See page 100 for information on the organization of the folders on the CompactFlash card FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY When file number memory is selected, if a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved.

  • Page 89: Setup Menu - Custom 2

    SETUP MENU - CUSTOM 2 RESETTING THE CAMERA This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Exposure mode Focus mode Focus area Digital zoom Drive mode Flash mode Image quality...

  • Page 90: Setting The Date And Time

    SETUP MODE Sharpness Contrast Colour-saturation Index playback format Duration (Slide Show) Repeat (Slide Show) Index print LCD monitor brightness Auto-power-save period Audio signals File number memory SETTING THE DATE AND TIME It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is recorded, the date and time of the recording are saved with the image and are displayed during playback or can be read with the DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility software included on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 91: Setting The Date Format

    SETTING THE DATE FORMAT The date format that is displayed or imprinted can be changed: YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, year). Simply select the format and enter it by pressing the center of the controller; the new format will be displayed on the menu. VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television (p.

  • Page 92: Data-Transfer Mode - Connecting To A Computer

    Apple web site (p. 70). Customers who have bought a DiMAGE 7, 5, S304, X, or 2330 digital camera and have installed the Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version of the driver software included on the supplied DiMAGE software CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE X with a computer.

  • Page 93: Arcsoft Photoimpression System Requirements

    ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM PC / AT Compatible Pentium-based computer Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT 4.0, Me, 2000 Professional, and XP. 32MB or more of RAM (128MB or more with Windows XP) 125MB or more of hard disk space A monitor with 32000 colours or more PhotoImpression is an application software for still images.

  • Page 94: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    DATA-TRANSFER MODE CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER A fresh set of batteries should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98, 98SE, or Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer (Windows 98 - p.
  • Page 95 Set the mode dial to the data-transfer position to initiate the USB connection. • A screen will appear to indicate the beginning of the connection process. When the signal has been received by the computer, the LCD monitor will turn off. When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon will appear.

  • Page 96: Connecting To Windows 98 And 98Se

    DATA-TRANSFER MODE 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, inset it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen.

  • Page 97: 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 94. 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 98 DATA-TRANSFER MODE The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer. The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. Click “Next” to install the dri- ver in the system.

  • Page 99: Connecting To Mac Os 8.6

    CONNECTING TO MAC OS 8.6 To access this camera with a computer with Mac OS 8.6, the USB storage support 1.3.5.smi must be installed first. This software is supplied by Apple Computer, Inc. free of charge. It can be downloaded from the Apple Software Updates web site at http://www.apple.com/support.

  • Page 100: Compactflash Card Folder Organization

    The last two digits in the folder name indicate the camera that was used to capture the images; “12” indicates a DiMAGE S404. 101MLTCP Images copied from one CompactFlash to another (p. 80) are placed in a folder with a name ending in “CP.”...
  • Page 101 Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by simply double click- ing on icons. Copying images can be done by dragging and dropping the image-file icon into a loca- tion in the computer. Files and folders on the CompactFlash card can be deleted using the computer. Never format the CompactFlash card from the computer;...

  • Page 102: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    DATA-TRANSFER MODE DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit - the data or CompactFlash card may permanently be damaged. WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn the mode dial to another position and then disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 103: Macintosh

    MACINTOSH Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and drop it into the trash. Disconnect the USB cable. • If the USB cable is disconnected before performing the first step, an alert message will appear. Always complete the first step before disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 104: Changing The Compactflash Card (Data-Transfer Mode)

    DATA-TRANSFER MODE CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD (DATA-TRANSFER MODE) Care should be taken when changing CompactFlash cards while the camera is attached to the com- puter. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected. Always confirm the access lamp is out before removing the CompactFlash card.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Minolta service facility listed on the back cover of this manual. Problem Symptom Nothing dis- played on the data panel or the monitors.
  • Page 106 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Symptom Focus signal is red. Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations with- out flash. Continuous drive does The image quality is set to super fine. not work. While using flash, the pic- tures are too dark.

  • Page 107: About Ni-Mh Batteries

    Problem Symptom Shooting data is displayed, Camera set to but live image manual- is entirely exposure black or mode (M). white. If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the mode dial otherwise the CompactFlash card may be damaged and camera settings reset.

  • Page 108: Removing The Driver Software - Windows

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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.

  • Page 109: Care And Storage

    CARE AND STORAGE 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 CompactFlash card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera. •...
  • Page 110 CARE AND STORAGE 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 111 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. As the performance of Ni-MH batteries are less affected by temperature, their use is recommended when shooting in cold environments.
  • Page 112 CARE AND STORAGE BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS OR 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. QUESTIONS AND SERVICE • If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.
  • Page 113 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). Digital Camera: Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

  • Page 114: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range (from the CCD): 0.5 m - infinity (wide-angle position) Filter diameter: Autofocusing system: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Built-in flash recycling time: Viewfinder: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view:...
  • Page 115 Batteries: Battery performance (recording): Approximately 150 frames: based on Minolta’s stan- Battery performance (playback): External power source: Dimensions: Weight: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 116 © 2002 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. Printed in Japan 9224-2781-11 H-A201 020124...

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