Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z6 Instruction Manual

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Page 1 Konica Minolta Photo World: www.konicaminoltaphotoworld.com Become a member of Konica Minolta Photo World today, free of charge, and enter the fascinating world of Konica Minolta photography. Register now, save 29.99 EUR, get DiMAGE Messenger for free! © 2005 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention.
Page 2: Before You Begin
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
Page 3 The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. • Take the product to a Konica Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. For proper and safe use CAUTION •...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
About this manual The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus.
Page 5 Color mode...65 Contrast...65 Sharpness ...66 Custom key function ...67 Frame rate ...68 Movie file sizes ...68 Movie mode...69 Advanced playback...70 Playing back movies ...70 Capturing a movie frame...71 Navigating the playback menu...72 Frame-selection screen...74 Delete ...75 Format ...76 Lock...77 Movie editing ...78 Copy and E-mail Copy...80 Copy ...81 E-mail Copy ...81...
Page 6: 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. 122). Shutter-release button Speaker Microphone Battery-chamber door (p.
Page 7: Getting Up And Running
Attaching the strap and lens cap Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer. Availability varies with region.
Page 8: 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 monitor. If the monitor is blank, the batteries may be exhausted or installed incorrectly. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on.
Page 9: Turning On The Camera And Displays
1 of the playback menu (p. 76). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility infor- mation: North America: http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/...
Page 10: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the date and time After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned on.
Page 11: Basic Recording
BASIC RECORDING This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual. Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position. Handling the camera While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left.
Page 12: Basic Recording Operation
Basic recording operation The example uses auto recording. Except for movie recording, the operation for other exposure modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in the auto recording mode. Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens (p.
Page 13: Special Focusing Situations
Focus lock Focus lock prevents the AF system from focusing. This can be used with off-center subjects or when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing (p. 25). Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down.
Page 14: Flash Modes
Flash modes To use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower the flash unit to prevent it from firing. Flash-mode indicator turns red while the flash is charging; wait until it becomes white before taking pictures. To change the flash mode, raise the flash and press the flash mode button (2) until the appropriate mode is indicated.
Page 15: Adjusting Monitor Brightness
button Pressing the information (i ) button changes the monitor display. The display cycles among the stan- dard display, real-time histogram, and live image only. Standard display Real-time histogram Live image only The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance distribution of the live image. This histogram cannot show the affect of flash illumination.
Page 16: Viewing And Rotating Images
BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic operations in both modes. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 70. To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch to the playback position (1).
Page 17: Enlarged Playback
button The information (i ) button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. Full display Image only Index playback In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller move the yellow border. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, the lock and printing status, and the frame num- ber of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Page 18: Advanced Recording
ADVANCED RECORDING This section cover the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basic recording sec- tion before moving on to this section. Recording mode display 1. Wide-angle converter indicator (p. 91) 2. Mode indicator 3. Flash-mode indicator (p. 26) 4.
Page 19: Program (P) Exposure Mode
Program (P) Exposure mode The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to ensure correct exposures. This exposure mode allows photographers to shoot without worry about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of the exposure are displayed on the monitor when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.
Page 20: Manual (M) Exposure Mode
If the camera is hot, noise reduction can be applied more often then under normal condi- tions. This can affect the capture rate. Allow the camera to cool before taking pictures. Konica Minolta History Innovation and creativity is the cornerstone of Minolta’s suc- cess.
Page 21: Movie Recording
Movie recording This camera can record digital video with sound. Total recording time varies with the frame rate, see page 68. The optical and digital zoom, exposure compensa- tion, and the macro modes can be used. Other changes can be made with the movie recording menu (p.
Page 22: Focus Area Selection
Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it stops. System Accessories The following Konica Minolta flash units are compatible with this camera: Program Flash 2500 (D) Program Flash 3600HS (D) Program Flash 5600HS (D)
Page 23: Navigating The Recording Menus
Navigating the recording menus The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the exposure-mode dial. There are four menus depending on if auto recording, movie recording, Digital Subject Programs, or the P, A, S, and M exposure modes are selected. Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off.
Page 24: Drive Modes
Drive modes The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. The drive mode is set on all menus except the movie menu. With auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance when the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M exposure modes, the drive mode remains in effect until changed.
Page 25: Using Continuous Advance
Using continuous advance The continuous-advance drive modes allow a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. These drive modes are set in section 1 of the recording menus. Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p.
Page 26: Using Progressive Capture
Using progressive capture The Progressive-Capture drive mode continuously records images while holding down the shutter-release button. When the shutter button is released, the images stored in the camera’s buffer memory are saved. This drive mode is set in section 1 of the recording menus. The flash cannot be used.
Page 27: What Is An Ev
Bracketing This mode makes a three-image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a sta- tic subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. The bracketing mode is set in section 1 of the recording menus.
Page 28: 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 29: Auto Dsp
Auto DSP Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection can be temporarily disabled in the auto-recording menu. When disabled, the program exposure mode is active. If the camera is turned off, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is activated. Anti-Shake The Anti-Shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion.
Page 30: Focus Modes
Focus modes This camera has autofocus, and manual focus control. The focus mode is selected separately in the Digital Subject Program, movie, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus. When using Digital Subject Programs, the focus mode is reset when the camera is turned off. Autofocus With the P, A, S, or M exposure modes or movie recording, the autofocus mode can be specified...
Page 31: Automatic 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. An indicator is displayed on the monitor if a setting other than auto white balance is chosen.
Page 32: Full-Time Af
Full-time AF With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. When the camera is set to manual focus, full-time AF is disabled. Turning the full-time AF function off can help conserve bat- tery power.
Page 33: Camera Sensitivity - Iso
Camera Sensitivity - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 320; the numerical values are based on an ISO equiva- lent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Camera sensitivity is set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p.
Page 34: Sharpness
Sharpness Sharpness accents or softens details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (–). This can be set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). Any changes made are applied to the live image, but may be diffi- cult to see.
Page 35: Frame Rate
30 fps 15 fps The performance of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip. Test the card before important events. Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility infor- mation: North America: http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/ Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com.
Page 36: Advanced Playback
ADVANCED PLAYBACK The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 30 through 33. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced function on the play- back menu. Movie clips can be played back in Quick View or the playback mode. Playing back movies Play Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the...
Page 37: Navigating The Playback Menu
Navigating the playback menu Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. Activate the menu with the menu button. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab;...
Page 38: Frame-Selection Screen
Frame-selection screen When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen appears. This screen allows multiple images to be chosen. The left/right keys of the controller moves the yellow border to select the image. The up key of the controller selects the frame; when selected, an indicator appears next to the image.
Page 39: Format
Format When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a memory card, copy the data to a com- puter or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted.
Page 40: Movie Editing
Movie editing The edit-movie option in section 1 of the playback menu allows an unwanted section to be cut from a movie clip. The movie to be edited must first be displayed in the playback mode before open- ing the playback menu. Highlight “Enter” in the movie edit option and press the center button of the controller to open the editing screen.
Page 41: Copy And E-Mail Copy
Copy and E-mail Copy The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72) makes exact copies of image or movie files and can store the copied data on another memory card. E-mail Copy in menu section 3 makes a 640x480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail.
Page 42: Slide Show
Slide show Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically dis- plays all still images and movie clips on the memory card in order. The menu has the following options: To start the slide-show presentation. Highlight “Enter” and press the Slide show Enter central button of the controller to start the slide show.
Page 43: About Dpof
About DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory-card slot of DPOF compati- ble printers.
Page 44: Viewing Images On A Television
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 45: Navigating The Setup Menu
Navigating the setup menu See page 87 on how to open the menu. The four-way keys of the controller (1) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.
Page 46: Lcd Monitor Brightness
LCD monitor brightness Monitor brightness can be adjusted in 11 levels. Brightness can be set individually for viewfinder and direct viewing in the recording mode. Turn the mode switch to the appropriate position before opening the brightness option in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 88). Also see page 28.
Page 47: Language
The next two letters refer to Konica Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 029 indicates a DiMAGE Z6. A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is followed by one register for the year, two register for the month, and two registers for the day: 101YMMDD.
Page 48: Date Imprinting
Date imprinting The date of recording can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 88) 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 to indicate the imprinting function is active.
Page 49: Audio Signals
Playback menu Playback (Slide Show) Duration (Slide Show) 5 seconds Repeat (Slide Show) Date print Setup menu LCD Brightness Auto-power-save period Instant playback Lens accessory File number (#) memory Folder name Date imprinting Audio signals Focus signals Shutter FX Volume Transfer mode Data storage Digital zoom...
Page 50: Video Output
Video output Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 86). The video output can be changed between NTSC and PAL in section 4 of the setup menu. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your television set.
Page 51: System Requirements
Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version of the dri- ver software included on the supplied Digital Camera Software CD-ROM is required for the opera- tion of the DiMAGE Z6 with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.
Page 52: Automatic Installation
When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon, or volume, appears in My Computer or the desktop; the name varies with memory card. When using Windows XP, a window opens requesting instructions on what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window. Windows Mac OS Windows XP...
Page 53: Manual Installation
Manual Installation To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instruc- tions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a-computer section on page 101. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operat- ing system will detect the new device and the add-new- hardware-wizard window opens.
Page 54: Memory Card Folder Organization
Memory card folder organization Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 84). Drive Icon Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer.
Page 55: Disconnecting The Camera
Disconnecting the camera Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable. If Kodak EasyShare is installed, right click on the EasyShare icon on the task bar and quit the applica- tion before disconnecting the camera.
Page 56: Changing The Memory Card
Click on the locations to display the files. The driver should be indicated with Konica Minolta, the camera name, or “USB Mass Storage Device.” Under certain conditions, the driver name may be different. However, the driver will be indicated by either a question mark or exclamation point.
Page 57: Pictbridge
PictBridge Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is con- nected to the printer. Open the AV out/ USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera.
Page 58: Navigating The Pictbridge Menu
Navigating the PictBridge menu Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. Activate the menu with the menu button. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab;...
Page 59: Paper Size
Paper size The paper size of the print can be specified. Paper size Highlight the current page size and press the Layout central button of the controller to open paper-size Print quality screen. Use the controller to select the paper Data print size, and press the central button to complete the operation.
Page 60: Kodak Easyshare Software
Kodak EasyShare software The all-in-one digital photography software solution gives you an effortless way to organize, print, and share your pictures. Organize your pictures Kodak EasyShare software automatically organizes your pictures so you can find and view them quickly. Or create custom albums and sort pictures your own way. Create beautiful prints Turn your digital pictures into great prints with no hassles –...
Page 61: Dimage Master Lite
DiMAGE Master Lite DiMAGE Master Lite is your entrance into digital imaging. Image-processing tools Color, contrast, saturation, and sharpness can be optimized to bring out the best in your images. Advanced RAW image processing for specific model DiMAGE cameras ensures high-quality results.
Page 62: Troubleshooting
(p. 59). This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of printing. To obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. Pictures are...
Page 63: Care And Storage
If the camera resets each time the battery is replaced, the built-in battery is exhausted. It must be replaced at a Konica Minolta service facility. • After initially inserting the battery, do not remove it for twenty-four hours; the camera can be off during this period.
Page 64: Operating Temperatures And Conditions
Before important events and journeys • Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. • Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction. Questions and service • If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in your area.
Page 65: A Short Guide To Photography
Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 66: Technical Specifications
* CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association Battery performance (playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 300 min. with alka- line batteries, 400 min. with 2500mAh Ni-MH batteries, based on Konica Minolta standard. Optional external power source: AC Adapter AC-11 Dimensions: 108.5 (W) X 80 (H) X 84 (D) mm 4.27 (W) X 3.15 (H) X 3.31 (D) in.

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