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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Minolta Manuals...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage the product and may cause fire. 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 Lithium-ion batteries This camera operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. DANGER •...
  • Page 4 GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING • Only use the battery specified in this manual. • Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit.
  • Page 5 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 6 CAUTION • Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. •...
  • Page 7 Declaration on Conformity Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 22 and 30, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 32 and 34.
  • Page 9 Special focusing situations ......................26 Display button - recording mode .....................27 Flash modes ..........................28 Flash range - Automatic operation ..................29 Flash signals..........................29 Focus modes and self-timer ....................30 Deleting images........................31 Playback - basic operation ........................32 Single-frame playback display....................32 Viewing images ........................33 Deleting images........................33 Display button - playback ......................33 Index playback.........................34 Enlarged playback ........................34...
  • Page 10 Playback - advanced operation......................55 Playing back movies and audio....................55 Navigating the playback menu ....................56 Frame-selection screen ......................57 Index ............................57 Copy ............................58 Delete ............................60 Adjusting the monitor.......................61 DPOF ............................62 Protect ............................64 Move ............................66 Resize ............................68 Slide show ..........................69 Add audio recording ........................69 Setup menu ............................70 Navigating the setup menu......................70...
  • Page 11 Data-transfer mode ..........................83 System requirements.......................83 Connecting the camera to a computer ..................84 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE..................85 Automatic installation ....................85 Manual installation ......................86 Memory card folder organization.....................88 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ................90 Windows 98 and 98SE ....................90 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ..............90 Macintosh........................91 PictBridge ..........................92...

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 99). Shutter-release button Flash (p. 28) Microphone Viewfinder window* Lens cover / Main switch...
  • Page 13 Playback button (p. 32) Display button (p. 27, 33) Delete button (p. 33) Viewfinder* Indicator lamps Zoom buttons (p. 23) Strap eyelet (p. 20) LCD monitor* USB-port Menu button Speaker Controller Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Minolta Manuals...

  • Page 14: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING CHARGING THE BATTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session.

  • Page 15: Inserting A Battery

    INSERTING A BATTERY This digital camera uses one NP-600 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should be turned off. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the side of the camera to release the safety catch (1).

  • Page 16: Battery-Condition Indicator

    BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. It is displayed in the bottom left corner of the LCD monitor when the camera is on. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. The battery should be recharged as soon as possible.

  • Page 17: Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)

    AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use.

  • Page 18: Installing And Removing A Memory Card

    INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamps are out before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. An SD Memory card, MultiMediaCard, or Memory Stick must be inserted for the camera to operate.

  • Page 19: About Memory Cards

    ABOUT MEMORY CARDS The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer.

  • Page 20: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Slide the lens cover in the direction indicated to turn camera; lens extends automatically. Do not touch or hinder the lens while it is extending. To turn off the camera, push the cover toward the lens;...

  • Page 21: Setting The Language, Date, And Time

    SETTING THE LANGUAGE, DATE, AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the menu language and the camera’s clock and calendar must be set on the setup menu. The four-way keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings.

  • Page 22: Recording - Basic Operation

    RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 21. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.

  • Page 23: Using The Zoom Lens

    USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a 8 - 24mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 39 to 117mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the zoom buttons on the back of the camera.

  • Page 24: Basic Recording Operation

    BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Place the subject within the AF area. The focus-lock function (p. 25) can be used with off-center subjects. If the subject is closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto position, only use the LCD monitor to frame the subject.

  • Page 25: Focus Lock

    FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the AF area. Focus lock may also be used when a special situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject (p. 26). This function is controlled with the shutter-release button.

  • Page 26: Focus Signals

    FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The green indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not. Focus confirmed - the green indicator lamp glows. Focus is locked.

  • Page 27: Display Button - Recording Mode

    DISPLAY BUTTON - RECORDING MODE The display button (1) controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to the next format each time the button is pressed: standard display, live image only, and monitor off. Monitor Standard display Live image only Battery power can be conserved by turning the monitor off and using the viewfinder to take pictures.

  • Page 28: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES The flash can be used when taking still images. To select the flash mode, press the right key of the controller (1) until the appropriate mode is displayed. The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 29: Flash Range - Automatic Operation

    Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. Camera Notes The slow-sync. option in the recording menu specifies the minimum shutter speed used with a particular flash mode to control camera shake.

  • Page 30: Focus Modes And Self-Timer

    FOCUS MODES AND SELF-TIMER Macro and landscape focus modes as well as a self-timer can be selected by pressing the left key of the controller (1) until the appropriate mode is displayed. The active mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 31: Deleting Images

    Self-timer - for self-portraits. The self-timer delays the release of the shutter for ten seconds. Set the camera on a tripod and confirm the subject will be within the AF area when the shutter releases; focus is determined just before the exposure. Press the shutter- release button all the way down to start the timer.

  • Page 32: Playback - Basic Operation

    PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION Images are viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playback operation. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 55. Press the playback button to view recorded images. Images can be viewed directly from the recording mode or when the lens cover is closed.

  • Page 33: Viewing Images

    VIEWING IMAGES In playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to scroll through the images on the memory card. DELETING IMAGES To delete a displayed file or all files in the memory location indicated at the top of the image, press the delete button.

  • Page 34: Index Playback

    INDEX PLAYBACK To view the recorded images in a 9-frame index, press the wide-angle zoom button (1). The images are grouped by the memory card which is indicated on the first frame of the group. The frame number of the image is displayed. The controller moves the red border among the images.

  • Page 35: Recording - Advanced Operation

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENU Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on. The controller moves the cursor and changes settings on the menu. Pressing the menu button selects menu options and sets adjustments. To activate the recording menu, press p.

  • Page 36: Resolution - Image Size And Compression

    RESOLUTION - IMAGE SIZE AND COMPRESSION Image size and the compression rate are set with the resolution option in the recording menu. See navigating the recording menu section on page 35. Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size.
  • Page 37 The new image size and compression rate is displayed on the live monitor image. Compression Image size If image resolution is changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images, however no more than 999 images can be recorded on one memory card.

  • Page 38: Movie Recording

    MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record up to 30 seconds 320x240 of digital video with sound at approximately 180KB/s. Movie recording is activated with the recording menu, see the navigating the recording menu section on page 35. The digital zoom cannot be used and the monitor cannot be turned off.

  • Page 39: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±1.5Ev in 0.3 increments. Exposure compensation is set in the recording menu (p. 35). When set to any value other than 0.0, the exposure-compensation value remains in the top left corner of the monitor as a warning.

  • Page 40: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. One automatic and four preset white-balance setting are available. White balance is set in the recording menu (p. 35). The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene. Auto white balance is sufficient in most cases.

  • Page 41: Ae Metering Modes

    AE METERING MODES The AE metering mode controls how light is measured. This is set in the recording menu (p. 35). Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight RESOLUTION the AE option. MOVIE ON EXPOSURE WHITE BALANCE Press the right controller key to continue. RETURN SELECT Use the up/down keys to select the new setting.

  • Page 42: Monochrome

    MONOCHROME Monochrome creates black and white images. The B&W mode produces neutral monochrome images. Sepia creates warm-tone monochrome images. This mode is set in recording menu (p. 35). The live image on the monitor reflects the selected mode. The monochrome mode has no effect on image file size. Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight MONOCHROME the monochrome option.

  • Page 43: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom is activated in the recording menu (p. 35). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by 2X and 3X. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom;...

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Monitor

    ADJUSTING THE MONITOR The monitor brightness and color can be adjusted with the recording menu (p. 35) or playback menu (p. 56). Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight MONOCHROME the monitor adj. option on the recording or playback menu.

  • Page 45: Voice Recording

    VOICE RECORDING A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded. Voice recording is activated with the recording menu, see the navigating the recording menu section on page 35. Use the up/down keys of the controller to MONOCHROME highlight the voice option. DIGITAL ZOOM MONITOR ADJ.

  • Page 46: Add Audio Recording

    ADD AUDIO RECORDING Approximately 30 seconds of audio can be attached to a still image. This function is activated with the recording or playback menu. See the navigating the recording menu or playback menu sections on page 35 or 56. Use the up/down keys of the controller to MONOCHROME highlight the add-rec option on the recording or...

  • Page 47: Delete Audio Recording

    DELETE AUDIO RECORDING An audio track can be deleted from a still image. This function is activated with the recording menu (p. 35) or playback menu (p. 56). Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight MONOCHROME the add-rec option on the recording or playback menu.

  • Page 48: Slow Shutter Limit

    SLOW SHUTTER LIMIT The minimum shutter speed used for automatic exposures can be specified. This function is located on the recording menu, see the navigating the recording menu section on page Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight SLOW SHUTTER the slow-shutter option.

  • Page 49: Manual Exposure

    MANUAL EXPOSURE Exposures for still images can be specified by the photographer. The shutter speed range is 15 seconds to 1/1000 second. This function is located on the recording menu, see the navigating the recording menu section on page 35. Use the up/down keys of the controller to SLOW SHUTTER highlight the man-exposure option.

  • Page 50: Quality

    QUALITY The quality option allows the camera sensitivity and flash compensation to be selected, and the saturation, contrast, sharpness, and color of images to be adjusted. The color settings also affect movies. This option is located on the recording menu, see page 35. Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight SLOW SHUTTER the quality option.

  • Page 51: Camera Sensitivity - Iso Speed

    Camera sensitivity - ISO speed Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image. The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and ISO 200. The camera sensitivity can also be specified among ISO 50, 100, 200, and 400. The numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent.

  • Page 52: Saturation

    Saturation Saturation controls how vivid the colors of an image are. Saturation can be set in five levels with the quality option in the recording menu (p. 50). Contrast Contrast controls the tonal ratio of an image. Contrast can be set in five levels with the quality option in the recording menu (p.

  • Page 53: Color

    Color The red, green, and blue color channels can be adjusted in five levels with the quality option in the recording menu (p. 50). Any changes made are applied to the live image. AN INTRODUCTION TO COLOR In photography, red, green, and blue are the primary colors.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Playback - Advanced Operation

    PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 32 through 34. This section covers how to playback movie clips and audio tracks as well as the advanced function on the playback menu. PLAYING BACK MOVIES AND AUDIO Movie clips (p.

  • Page 56: Navigating The Playback Menu

    NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on. The controller moves the cursor and changes settings on the menu. Pressing the menu button selects menu options and sets adjustments. To activate the playback menu, press p.

  • Page 57: Frame-Selection Screen

    FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN When choosing multiple files is required, the frame selection screen appears. around the controller move the border the file to be selected. Press the menu button to select the file; a yellow border indicates selected files. If the frame is marked with a yellow border, pressing the menu button again clears the border deseleting the image.

  • Page 58: Copy

    COPY Files can be copied between memory cards. Two memory cards must be in the camera to select this playback menu option. Before using the copy routine, confirm that the destination card has sufficient free memory. Use the up/down keys of the controller to INDEX highlight the copy option.
  • Page 59 Use the up/down keys to highlight the enter COPY option. COPY UNIT SELECT Press the right key or menu button to complete ENTER the operation. The left controller key cancels the copy routine. CANCEL SELECT If the select unit option was selected, the frame selection screen opens.

  • Page 60: 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 a specific memory card can be deleted with the playback menu (p. 56). The delete function can only erase unprotected files. Use the up/down keys of the controller to INDEX highlight the delete option.

  • Page 61: Adjusting The Monitor

    Use the up/down keys to highlight the enter DELETE option. MEDIA UNIT SELECT Press the right key or menu button to complete ENTER the operation. The left controller key cancels the delete routine. CANCEL SELECT If the select unit option was selected, the frame selection screen opens.

  • Page 62: Dpof

    DPOF The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After creating the DPOF file, take the memory card to a photofinishing service or insert it into the memory-card slot of a DPOF compatible printer. Use the up/down keys of the controller to INDEX highlight the DPOF option.
  • Page 63 Use the up/down keys to highlight the enter DPOF option. MEDIA UNIT SELECT Press the right key or menu button to complete DATE ALL ON the operation. The left controller key cancels the ENTER DPOF routine. CANCEL SELECT If the select unit option was selected, the frame selection screen opens.

  • Page 64: Protect

    PROTECT Important files can be protected. A protected file cannot be erased by any of the camera’s delete functions. However, the formatting function (p. 71) will erase all files on a memory card whether protected or not. Use the up/down keys of the controller to RESIZE highlight the protect option.
  • Page 65 Use the up/down keys to highlight the enter PROTECT option. MEDIA UNIT SELECT Press the right key or menu button to complete ENTER the operation. The left controller key cancels the protect routine. CANCEL SELECT If the select unit option was selected, the frame selection screen opens.

  • Page 66: Move

    MOVE Unprotected files can be moved from one memory card in the camera to another. Use the up/down keys of the controller to RESIZE highlight the move option. PROTECT MOVE SLIDE SHOW Press the right controller key to continue. ADD REC. RETURN SELECT Use the up/down keys to highlight the move or...
  • Page 67 Use the up/down keys to highlight the enter MOVE option. MOVE UNIT SELECT Press the right key or menu button to complete ENTER the operation. The left controller key cancels the move routine. CANCEL SELECT If the select unit option was selected, the frame selection screen opens.

  • Page 68: Resize

    RESIZE A still image can be resized to a VGA (640 X 480) or QVGA (320 X 240) JPEG copy so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. The compression rate for resized images is not displayed when played back. The resize function is on the playback menu (p. 56). Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight RESIZE the resize option.

  • Page 69: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW Each file on the memory cards are displayed automatically in order for approximately two seconds. Use the up/down keys of the controller to highlight RESIZE the slide-show option. PROTECT MOVE SLIDE SHOW Press the right controller key to begin the slide- ADD REC.

  • Page 70: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU The setup menu can be opened from either the recording menu or playback menu. Use the up/down keys of the controller to SLOW SHUTTER highlight the setup option. MAN EXPOSURE ON QUALITY SETUP Press the right controller key to open the menu.

  • Page 71: 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 computer or storage device. Protecting images do not prevent them from being deleted when the card is formatted.

  • Page 72: Recording Menu Setup

    RECORDING MENU SETUP A basic or detailed recording menu can be selected. Page 35 shows the detailed menu options. Select the rec menu option from the setup menu (p. 70). Use the up/down keys to highlight the menu REC MENU type.

  • Page 73: Quick View

    QUICK VIEW Quick View plays back a still image for approximately three seconds after it has been recorded. Select the Quick View option from the setup menu (p. 70). Use the up/down keys to highlight on or off. QUICK VIEW Press the right key or menu button to complete the operation.

  • Page 74: Sound

    SOUND The sounds used in camera operation can be turned on and off. The beep is for the self- timer countdown and warnings. The effect is for the focus signal and when the camera is turn on. The shutter sound is used when a picture is taken. Select the sound option from the setup menu (p.

  • Page 75: File-Number Reset

    FILE-NUMBER RESET If file-number reset is active and the memory card is changed or all files are deleted, the first file saved is assigned a 0001 file number. If file number reset is off, the first image saved has a number one greater than the last file saved regardless of the number of files on the card.

  • Page 76: Language

    LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. Select the language option from the setup menu (p. 70). Use the up/down keys to select the language. LANGUAGE JAPANESE ENGLISH FRANCAIS Press the right key or menu button to continue. DEUTSCH The left controller key cancels the operation.

  • Page 77: Custom Setup

    CUSTOM SETUP The custom-setup option allows the camera functions to be customized. See the following page for information on custom functions. Select the custom option from the setup menu (p. 70). Use the up/down keys to highlight an option. CUSTOM FLASH MACRO Press the right key or menu button to continue.

  • Page 78: Custom Setup Notes

    CUSTOM SETUP NOTES To set the custom-setup option, see the previous page. Flash modes This custom-setup option edits the flash modes available in the recording mode. One flash mode must be left active. For more on flash modes, see page 28. Macro - focus and self-timer modes This custom-setup option edits the focus and self-timer modes available in the recording mode.

  • Page 79: Ae Lock

    White balance In the recording mode, press the down controller key to change the white balance. For more on white balance, see page 40. AF (autofocus) lock In the recording mode, press the shutter- release button partway down to focus the camera (1).

  • Page 80: Continuous-Advance Focus Lock

    Continuous-advance focus lock A series of images can be captured by holding down the shutter-release button. This option specifies whether the camera focuses between each frame of the series (OFF), or fixes the focus with the first frame (ON). RESET DEFAULT This function resets the camera to its default settings.
  • Page 81 Slow shutter limit p. 48 Autoflash / Fill flash: 1/60 Slow shutter limit default p. 48 Flash cancel/Night Portrait: 1/8 Manual exposure p. 49 Quality p. 51 Camera sensitivity (ISO) Auto p. 51 Flash compensation p. 51 Saturation p. 52 Contrast p.

  • Page 82: 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 83: 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 G600 with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.

  • Page 84: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on page 85 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.

  • Page 85: Connecting To Windows 98 And 98Se

    CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98 SE 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, insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen.

  • Page 86: 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 84. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window opens. Place the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 87 The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. The letter designating the CD- ROM drive varies between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. three drivers located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The last window confirms the driver has been installed.

  • Page 88: Memory Card Folder Organization

    MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copy images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in G600-SD the computer.
  • Page 89 When the file number exceeds 9,999, a new folder is created. The first three digits of the folder name increase by one: e.g. from 100KM017 to 101KM017. “KM” stands for Konica Minolta, and 017 indicates a DiMAGE G600 camera. The file number may not correspond to the frame number of the image played back in the camera.

  • Page 90: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when data is being transferred between the camera and computer, Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm no files are being copied between the camera and computer. Disconnect the USB cable. Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar.

  • Page 91: Macintosh

    The hardware devices to be stopped is displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen appears to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” will stop the device. A third and final screen appears to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer.

  • Page 92: Pictbridge

    PICTBRIDGE Confirm the transfer-mode option in the setup menu is set to PictBridge. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug of the cable is connected to the printer. Insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera; the camera turns on automatically and starts the PictBridge connection.
  • Page 93 Use the up/down keys of the controller to select Paper size the paper size. The options available depend on Printer setup 2” x 3” card the printer. The printer-setup option uses the 100mmX150mm size set with the printer. Postcard 4” x 6” 8”...

  • Page 94: Notes On Printing Errors

    NOTES ON PRINTING ERRORS If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recommended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press the menu button to end the routine. Refer to the printer manual for the correct procedure for the printer problem.

  • Page 95: Changing The Memory Card - Data-Transfer Mode

    CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE Never remove the card when data is being transferred between the camera and computer - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 1. Disconnect the USB cable. 2.

  • Page 96: 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 Cause Solution The battery is dead. Recharge battery (p. 14).

  • Page 97: About The Lithium-Ion Battery Charger Cord

    Make sure the subject is within the autofocus range (p. 25) or Subject is too close. use the macro focus mode (p. Green 30). viewfinder indi- cator lamp blinks. A special situation is pre- Use the focus-lock function to venting the autofocus sys- focus on an object at the same Pictures are tem from focusing (p.

  • Page 98: Removing The Driver Software - Windows

    REMOVING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE - WINDOWS 1.Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure. 2.Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu. Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel.

  • Page 99: 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 100: Memory Cards

    • Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects. • Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary. Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made.

  • Page 101: Operating Temperatures And Conditions

    • If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in your area. • Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Konica Minolta service facility. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.com Minolta Manuals...

  • Page 102: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: 6.0 million CCD: 1/1.76-type interline complementary-color CCD with a total of 6.4 million pixels. Camera sensitivity (ISO): Automatic and manual (ISO 50, 100, 200, 400) Aspect ratio: Lens construction: 7 elements in 6 groups. Maximum aperture: f/2.8 - f/4.9 Focal length:...
  • Page 103 Battery: Konica Minolta NP-600 lithium-ion battery. Battery performance (recording): Approximately 160 frames: based on the CIPA stan- dard with NP-600 lithium-ion battery, LCD monitor on, full-size images (2816 X 2112), normal image compression, no Quick View, no audio, flash used with 50% of the frames.
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