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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • 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: For Proper And Safe Use

    FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING 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 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. • Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 CAUTION • Do not point the lens directly at the sun, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the camera is not in use. • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car.

  • Page 6: 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 7 Viewing and rotating images ...31 Deleting single images...31 button ...32 Enlarged playback ...33 Advanced recording...34 Recording mode display ...34 Macro ...35 Program (P) exposure mode ...36 Aperture priority (A) exposure mode ...36 Shutter priority (S) exposure mode...37 Manual (M) exposure mode...38 Time exposures ...39 Movie recording ...40 Exposure compensation ...41...
  • Page 8 Contrast ...63 Sharpness...64 Custom key function ...65 Quality (Movie)...66 Frame rate ...66 Movie file sizes ...66 Movie mode ...67 A short guide to photography...68 Advanced playback...70 Playing back movies ...70 Capturing a movie frame ...70 Navigating the playback menu ...72 Frame-selection screen ...74 Delete ...75 Format ...76...
  • Page 9 Focus signal...94 Shutter FX...94 Volume ...94 Video output...94 Transfer mode...95 Self-timer...95 Anti-shake system ...95 Data-transfer mode...97 System requirements...97 Connecting the camera to a computer ...98 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE...99 Automatic installation...99 Manual installation ...100 Memory card folder organization ...102 Auto power save - data-transfer mode ...103 Disconnecting the camera ...104 Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition...104...

  • Page 10: 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. 116). Microphone Self-timer lamp (p. 47) The battery-chamber door (p.
  • Page 11 Accessory shoe (p. 43) Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 17) Viewfinder* (p. 17) LCD monitor* Main switch Mode switch Exposure-mode dial (p. 21, 29, 36 - 40) Macro button (p. 35) Flash-mode button (p. 26) Menu button Quick View / Delete button (p.

  • Page 12: Getting Up And Running

    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. Pass one of the small loops of the lens-cap strap through the eyelet on the lens cap (1).

  • Page 13: Inserting Batteries

    INSERTING BATTERIES This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Do not use other types of AA batteries. The camera should be off when replacing batteries. To open the battery-chamber door, slide the door toward the side of the camera (1) to release the safety catch. Lift the door to open (2).

  • Page 14: 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 15: Connecting The Optional Ac Adapter

    CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER Always turn off the camera before changing between 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.

  • Page 16: Changing The Memory Card

    CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning is displayed on the monitor. For more about memory cards see page 118. Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before removing a memory card;...

  • Page 17: Turning On The Camera And Displays

    TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND DISPLAYS Press the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch again turns the camera off. When the camera is turned on, the Anti-shake indicator appears on the LCD monitor. Around the main switch is the mode switch. This switch is used to change between the recording and playback modes as well as the selecting the between the monitor and viewfinder display.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set date/time? Date/Time set 2004 . 01 . 01 00 : 00 MM / DD / YYYY :move :sel. :enter Date/Time setup screen ETTING UP AND RUNNING After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set.

  • Page 19: Setting The Menu Language

    SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE Drive m Image Drive mode Single Quality Image size 2272x1704 Auto D Quality Standard Digital Auto DSP Digital zoom LCDbrightness – Power save 1 min. Inst.Playback Lens acc. None Language English Language /JPN Français English Español Deutsch /CHN :sel.

  • Page 20: 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.

  • Page 21: Recording Images Automatically

    RECORDING IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); all camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly. While many of the camera’s systems in this mode are automatic, some of the functions can be changed.

  • Page 22: 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 23: Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection

    AUTOMATIC DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure 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 auto recording and can be disabled in the auto-recording menu. For information on individual subject programs, see page 29.

  • Page 24: Focus Lock

    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). FOCUS RANGE All distances are measured from the front of the lens. See page 35 for the marco focus range.

  • Page 25: Focus Signals

    FOCUS SIGNALS The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject. Focus locked. Focus confirmed (P, A, S, and M continuous AF focus mode and sports action digital subject program).

  • Page 26: 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, simply press the flash mode button (2) until the appropriate mode is indicated.

  • Page 27: Flash Range - Auto-Recording Mode

    FLASH RANGE - AUTO-RECORDING MODE The camera controls the flash output automatically. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Distance is given from the front of the lens. 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.

  • Page 28: I+ Button

    BUTTON Pressing the information (i ) button changes the monitor display. The display cycles among the standard 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 29: 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 turn the exposure mode dial to select the appropriate subject program; the active subject program is displayed in the bottom left corner of the monitor. Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background.

  • Page 30: Basic Playback

    SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK AND HISTOGRAM DISPLAY Mode indicator Time of capture Date of capture Movie indicator (p. 70) Lock indicator (p. 77) DPOF indicator (p. 82) E-mail copy indicator (p. 78) Frame number/ total number of images To display the histogram display, press the up key of the controller. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback.

  • Page 31: Viewing And Rotating Images

    The histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image from black (left) to white (right). 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 color information.

  • Page 32: Button

    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 Information button In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, the lock and printing status, and the frame number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 33: Enlarged Playback

    ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback in Quick View or the playback mode, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination from 1.2X. The maximum magnification depends on image size from 2X for 640x480 size images to 6X for 2272x1704 images. Use the four-way keys of the controller to scroll the image.

  • Page 34: Advanced Recording

    ADVANCED RECORDING This section cover the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basic recording section before moving on to this section. RECORDING MODE DISPLAY 14 15 16 17 A. Focus frame B. Spot metering area (p. 61) DVANCED RECORDING 1.

  • Page 35: Macro

    MACRO Super-macro indicator Konica Minolta History Two macro modes are available: Super Macro and standard macro. Super Macro allows the camera to focus as close as 1cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. When Super Macro is selected, the lens automatically zooms to a specific focal-length position and cannot be changed.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Shutter Priority (S) Exposure Mode

    SHUTTER PRIORITY (S) EXPOSURE MODE The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. When shutter priority is selected, the shutter speed on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears next to it. The shutter speed can be set between 1/1000 and 15 seconds.

  • Page 38: Manual (M) Exposure Mode

    MANUAL (M) EXPOSURE MODE 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 changes made to the exposure will be visible in the live image on the monitor. The monitor shutter-speed and aperture display will turn red if the image is significantly underexposed or overexposed.

  • Page 39: Time Exposures

    TIME EXPOSURES Time photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode. Exposures up to thirty seconds can be made. The use of a tripod is recommended. The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to calculate time exposures. A separate light meter can be used to determine the exposure.

  • Page 40: Movie Recording

    MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record digital video with sound. Total recording time varies with the image size and frame rate, see page 66. The optical and digital zoom, exposure compensation, and the macro modes can be used. Other changes can be made with the movie recording menu (p. 44). If the optical zoom is used while recording, the sound of the zoom sound may be audible during playback.

  • Page 41: Exposure Compensation

    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. Exposure compensation can only be used with Digital Subject Programs, the P, A, and S exposure modes. With Digital Subject Programs, exposure compensation is reset when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another position or the camera is turned off.

  • Page 42: Focus Area Selection

    FOCUS AREA SELECTION Individual focus areas can be selected when recording still images. With auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, focus area selection is reset when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M exposure modes, the selected focus area remains active until reset.

  • Page 43: Attaching An Accessory Flash

    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: Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D) Maxxum/Program Flash 3600HS(D) Maxxum/Program Flash 5600HS(D)

  • Page 44: 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. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu.

  • Page 45: Movie Menu

    Drive mode Single Image size 2272x1704 Quality Standard Auto DSP Digital zoom Auto-recording menu P A S M Drive mode Single Image size 2272x1704 Quality Standard White balance Auto Key func. Flash mode P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menu Index to menu functions Auto DSP, 56 Color mode, 63...

  • Page 46: Drive Modes

    DRIVE MODES Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 22). Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter. Used for self-portraits. Continuous advance - to continuously record images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held.

  • Page 47: 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 on section 1 of the recording menus (p. 44). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture so the subject is within the focus frames.

  • Page 48: Using The Continuous-Advance Modes

    USING THE CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE MODES 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. Immediately after selecting the continuous option on the menu, a selection screen is displayed to select between standard and UHS continuous advance.

  • Page 49: Continuous-Advance Notes

    CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE NOTES CONTINUOUS ADVANCE The continuous-advance drive mode can capture images at a rate of approximately 2.5 fps with 2272x1704 images and 2.2 fps with images of other sizes. Focus and exposure is set for each image when the continuous-AF focus mode is used, but the rate of capture is reduced.

  • Page 50: Using The Progressive-Capture Modes

    USING THE PROGRESSIVE-CAPTURE MODES The Progressive-Capture drive modes continuously record 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. These drive modes are set in section 1 of the recording menus.

  • Page 51: Progressive-Capture Notes

    PROGRESSIVE-CAPTURE NOTES The advantage of Progressive Capture over the continuous-advance drive mode is that it allows you to record events without the need to predict when the event will start. Simply hold the shutter-release button down to start saving images, and when the action happens, release the shutter button to save the recorded series.

  • Page 52: Bracketing

    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 in section 1 of the recording menus.

  • Page 53: What Is An Ev

    Number of frames in bracketing series Frame counter The order of the bracket series is normal exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. The exposure bracket can be made in 0.3, 0.5, or 1.0 Ev increments. The larger the number, the greater the difference in exposure between the images in the bracketed series.

  • Page 54: 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 55 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 memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly.

  • Page 56: 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. DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom is activated in all recording menus (p. 44). The digital zoom extends the power of the telephoto position of the optical zoom by up to 4X in 0.2X increments.

  • Page 57: 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.

  • Page 58: 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 will be displayed on the monitor if a setting other than auto white-balance is chosen.

  • Page 59: Custom White Balance

    Custom White Balance Custom white-balance allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting or when critical control over color is needed. The object used to make a calibration must be neutral.

  • Page 60: 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 battery power.

  • Page 61: Metering Modes

    Positive compensation No compensation Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. When using fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio between the highlights and shadows. The flash affects the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the sun.

  • Page 62: Camera Sensitivity - Iso

    CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 50, 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.

  • Page 63: 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 P, A, S, and M menus and section 2 of the movie menu (p. 44). The live image reflects the selected color mode.

  • Page 64: 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 difficult to see.

  • Page 65: Custom Key Function

    CUSTOM KEY FUNCTION The function assigned to the flash mode button can be selected among the flash mode, drive mode, white balance, focus mode, color mode, and camera sensitivity. This can be set in section 1 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). The flash mode can also be changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus.

  • Page 66: Quality (Movie)

    QUALITY (MOVIE) Movies can be recorded at three size and quality combinations: 640x480 Fine, 640x480 Standard, and 320x240 Standard. Image size and quality are the same as those for still images: the larger the image size and higher the quality, the larger the file size. Image size is set in the movie menu (p.

  • Page 67: Movie Mode

    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 information: North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/ Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com. MOVIE MODE The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Standard produces a normal movie clip.

  • Page 68: 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. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles.
  • Page 69 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 cascading over a waterfall. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow shutter speeds.

  • Page 70: 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 playback menu. Movie clips can be played back in Quick View. PLAYING BACK MOVIES Play Pause...

  • Page 71: Capturing A Movie Frame

    CAPTURING A MOVIE FRAME A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie. Pause Rew Fwd Vol Play Rew Fwd Saved as PICT0015.JPG. Play Rew Fwd Quality of the captured image is equivalent to economy, but it is not recorded nor...

  • Page 72: 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 73 Delete – Format – Lock – Copy – Slide show – Playback – Duration 5 sec. Repeat DPOF set – Date print Index print – E-mail copy – Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the menu options. To delete images on the memory card (p. 75). To format the memory card (p.

  • Page 74: 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. :move :sel. :enter The garbage can indicates the image is selected for deletion. The printer icon indicates the image is selected for DPOF printing.

  • Page 75: Delete

    DELETE Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be deleted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). The delete option has three settings: This The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is deleted.

  • Page 76: Format

    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 information: North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/...

  • Page 77: Lock

    LOCK Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the QV/delete button. However, the formatting function (p. 76) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images should be locked.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Copy

    Copy When the image(s) to be copied are selected, a screen with four messages is displayed. The messages are highlighted during the copying procedure. Copy Copying to camera memory. Change card. Copying to card. Copying completed. :enter After the copy-completed message is highlighted, a screen Copied to 101KM_CP.

  • Page 80: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays 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 Slide show Enter press the central button of the controller to start the slide show.
  • Page 81 The controller can be used to control the presentation during playback. Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the slide show presentation. The left/right keys advance to the next still image or return to the previous one. During a movie, the left/right keys forward or rewind the clip.

  • Page 82: 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 compatible printers.

  • Page 83: Date Print

    When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen appears 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 84: 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 standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in section 4 of the setup menu (p.

  • Page 85: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU 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 86: Navigating The Setup Menu

    NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU See page 85 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 87 LCDbrightness – Power save 1 min. Inst.Playback Lens acc. None Language English File # memory Folder name Std. form Noise reductn Date/Time set – Date imprint Reset default – Audio signals Focus signal Shutter FX Volume Video output NTSC Transfer mode Data storage Self-timer 10 sec.

  • Page 88: 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 Set LCD brightness opening the brightness option in section 1 of the High setup menu (p.

  • Page 89: Lens Accessory

    Camera Notes Single still images can be previewed immediately after being captured without instant playback active. Simply continue to hold the shutter-release button down after taking the picture to display the image. Release the shutter button to end the playback. LENS ACCESSORY This camera is compatible with the optional Wide-Angle Converter ZCW-300 Kit.

  • Page 90: Folder Name

    100KM006. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which will increase by one each time a new folder is created. The next two letters refer to Konica Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 006 indicates a DiMAGE Z3.

  • Page 91: Date And Time Setup

    DATE AND TIME SETUP 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 supplied DiMAGE Viewer software. 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).

  • Page 92: Reset Default

    RESET DEFAULT This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Recording mode Focus area Monitor display Exposure compensation Flash mode Drive mode Image size Image quality Auto Digital Subject Selection Digital zoom Focus mode...

  • Page 93: Audio Signals

    Playback menu Playback (Slide Show) Duration (Slide Show) Repeat (Slide Show) Date print Index print Setup menu LCD Brightness Auto-power-save period Instant playback Lens accessory File number (#) memory Folder name Noise reduction Date imprinting Audio signals Focus signals Shutter FX Volume Transfer mode Self-timer...

  • Page 94: Focus Signal

    FOCUS SIGNAL When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal confirms the AF system has focused. The focus signals can be changed or turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 86). Two tones are available. SHUTTER FX When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect gives a positive confirmation a still image is recorded.

  • Page 95: Transfer Mode

    TRANSFER MODE The data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether images are transferred to a computer or printed directly. The data-storage option must be selected to transfer data from the camera to a computer or when using the DiMAGE Viewer software. The PictBridge option allows images to be printed directly from the camera with a PictBridge compatible printer (p.
  • Page 96 Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section and press the shutter- release button partway down. Confirm the image has stabilized on the monitor and press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Three options are available for the Anti-shake system in section 4 of the setup menu (p.

  • Page 97: Data-Transfer Mode

    Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version of the driver software included on the supplied DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE Z3 with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.

  • Page 98: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer; the full-battery indicator should be displayed on the monitor. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98 Second Edition, read the section on page 99 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.

  • Page 99: Connecting To Windows 98 And 98Se

    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 or Mac OS X, a window opens requesting instructions on what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window.

  • Page 100: Manual Installation

    Manual Installation 100 D TRANSFER MODE To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a- computer section on page 98. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window opens.
  • Page 101 The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. The letter designating the CD- ROM drive will vary between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. three drivers MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The last window confirms the driver has been installed.

  • Page 102: Memory Card Folder Organization

    MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION Drive Icon Dcim Misc 100KM006 10140801 102KM_CP 103KM_EM PICT0001.JPG PICT0002.MOV Still image Movie clip Image-file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a jpg or mov extension. To copying images, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer.

  • Page 103: Auto Power Save - Data-Transfer Mode

    The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the image. As images are deleted in the camera, the frame counter will adjust itself to show the number of images on the card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly. The serial numbers used with image files will not change when an image is deleted.

  • Page 104: 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.

  • Page 105: Macintosh

    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 106: Changing The Memory Card

    CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD Never remove the card when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 1.Turn off the camera. 2.Change the memory card. 3.Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection. Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP 1.Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p.

  • Page 107: Uninstalling The Driver Software - Windows

    UNINSTALLING 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 108: 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 connected to the printer. Open the AV out/ USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera.

  • Page 109: Notes On Printing Errors

    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 the center of the controller. When printing run is finished, a message indicates the end of the operation;...

  • Page 110: 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 111: Batch Print

    Batch print – Index print – Batch print Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Two options are available: All-frames - to print all images on the card. A screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified.

  • Page 112: Paper Size

    Paper size The paper size of the print can be specified. Highlight the current page size and press the central button of the controller to open paper-size screen. Use the controller to select the paper size, and press the central button to complete the operation.

  • Page 113: Data Print

    Data print Data can be printed with the image. The printer-setup option uses the options set with the printer. The date of capture and the file name can be selected for printing. Data printing can also be disabled with the menu. DPOF print –...

  • Page 114: 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 a Konica Minolta service facility. Problem Symptom The camera Nothing dis- will not played on the work.
  • Page 115 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. Slow shutter speeds Use a tripod, change the camera result in blurred images sensitivity to a higher setting (p.

  • Page 116: 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 117: Lcd Monitor Care

    LCD monitor care • The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99.99% of the pixels operate properly. Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright points; this is not monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image.

  • Page 118: Memory Cards

    Memory cards should not be used to permanently store image data. Always make a copy of camera files on an appropriate storage device or recording media. Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. 118 A...

  • Page 119: Before Important Events And Journeys

    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. Copyright • TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted.

  • Page 120: Quicktime System Requirements

    QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM PC / AT Compatible Pentium processor-based PC or compatible computer Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP. 128MB or more of RAM VIDEOIMPRESSION 2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To install ArcSoft VideoImpression, follow the instructions in the installer. Pentium III 450 processor or equivalent. Pentium III 700 recommended. 200MB of hard disk space, 1GB recommended.
  • Page 121 CE stands for 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 122: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CCD: Number of effective pixels: Total number of pixels: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range: Autofocusing system: Focus modes: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Built-in flash recycling time: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view: Viewfinder field of view: A/D conversion: Recording media:...
  • Page 123 Memory Card. * CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association alkaline batteries, 300 min. with 2300mAh Ni-MH batteries, based on Konica Minolta standard. 108.5 (W) X 80 (H) X 83.5 (D) mm 4.27 (W) X 3.15 (H) X 3.29 (D) in Approximately 335g / 11.8 oz.
  • Page 124 © 2004 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 9222-2733-11 NI-A406 Printed in China...

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