Minolta MN22Z User Manual

Minolta MN22Z User Manual

20mp 22x optical zoom wi-fi camera
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  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface About this Manual • The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice. • Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.
  • Page 3: Safety And Handling Precautions

    (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RF exposure warning This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    • Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the device and invalidate the warranty. • Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ..................1 About this Manual ..............1 Safety and Handling Precautions ..........2 Using this manual ..............3 Introduction .................. 7 System Requirements ............... 7 Main Features ................7 Package Contents ..............8 Camera Views ................9 Camera Buttons ..............
  • Page 6 Setting the Focus Mode ............29 Using the AE/AF LOCK/Delete Button ........30 Recording Videos ..............33 Using the Record Menu ............47 Using the Movie Menu ............56 Playback ..................58 Viewing in Single Navigation ........... 58 Viewing Series Photo .............. 58 Viewing Thumbnails ...............
  • Page 7 Appendix ..................88 About Folder and File Names ..........88 Troubleshooting ................88 Specifications ................90...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: For Windows: •...
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: Digital camera Rechargeable battery USB adapter x 1 pcs (The type of plug may vary depending on the country or region) USB cable Wrist strap Camera pouch CD-ROM Quick Start Guide/ User Manual...
  • Page 10: Camera Views

    Camera Views Front View Microphone Flash Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp Lens Back View LCD monitor LED indicator light Movie button AE/AF LOCK button/Delete Wi-Fi button 10. OK button/ 4-way navigation control 11. Menu button 12. Playback button...
  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Top View 13. Shutter button 14. Power button 15. Flash control button 16. Zoom dial Bottom View 17. Battery/ Memory card compartment 18. Tripod screw hole 19. USB Out...
  • Page 12 Right View 20. Strap ring Left View 21. Strap ring 22. Speaker...
  • Page 13: Camera Buttons

    Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use. Button Description Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off. Shutter Press to capture an image. In Photo mode and Recording video, spin the zoom dial to left to zoom out, right to zoom in.
  • Page 14: Navigation Control

    Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows: Description EV/Rotate Button...
  • Page 15 1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through Focus options. (AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity) 2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image or video clip. Focus/Left 3. In Playback movie mode, press to Rewind video playback. 4. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap Wrist strap Inserting the Battery Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery/memory card compartment. Please read "Battery Information" on page 2 before inserting/removing batteries. 1. Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery.
  • Page 17: Camera Memory

    3. Insert the batteries into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera with correct orientation as shown. 4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. In order to prevent the battery from dropping, please make sure the compartment is locked firmly. Camera Memory Internal memory Your camera is equipped with 64 MB of internal memory.
  • Page 18: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc/Sdxc Memory Card

    Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards. 1. Unlock and open the Battery/ memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 2. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the back side of the camera.
  • Page 19: Charging The Battery By Usb

    Charging the Battery by USB In other way charging the battery, you can use the USB cable to connect the camera with PC or USB adapter. 1. Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown. 2. Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or with the USB port of PC directly for charging.
  • Page 20: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your camera. First is the setup of language menu. Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the Language 1.
  • Page 21: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Monitor Layout Photo Mode Screen Layout Item Description...
  • Page 22 Wind Cut Reduces wind noise during movie recording. Movie size Indicates movie size. Date stamp Indicates date stamp is enabled. Indicates the light is not enough and the camera is shaking, which may cause the captured image blurred. If the shake warning appears, you can still capture Shake warning images.
  • Page 23 Movie Mode Screen Layout Recording Layout Item Description Indicates that you can capture screenshot without PIV available stopping movie recording. Recording Indicates recording status. status Recorded Displays recorded time. time AE/AF lock Indicates AE/AF Lock is enabled. Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control Key indicator button.
  • Page 24 Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: Item Description Playback Indicates playback mode. mode Protect Indicates file is protected. Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached. Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a Button intro video file.
  • Page 25 Playback mode of videos: Item Description Playback mode Indicates playback mode. Protect Indicates file is protected. Video clip Indicates the file is a video. Button indicator Displays the button info of Playback mode. Indicates the file number over the total number of File no./Total no.
  • Page 26: Recording Images And Videos

    Recording Images and Videos Taking Images Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your images. Taking images with your camera is very simple. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button. 2.
  • Page 27: Using Ev Compensation

    3. Release the Zoom dial. 22x optical zoom 2x digital zoom Using EV Compensation Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene.
  • Page 28: Using Flash

    Using Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Press the Flash/Right button on your Flash/Right camera to launch the Flash function. button •...
  • Page 29: Using Self-Timer

    Using Self-timer The Self-timer allows you to take images after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording still images. The Self-timer setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera.
  • Page 30: Setting The Focus Mode

    Setting the Focus Mode This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image. To set the Focus mode • Press the Focus/Left button on your camera to launch the Focus function. • To select focus options, press the keys.
  • Page 31: Using The Ae/Af Lock/Delete Button

    Using the AE/AF LOCK/Delete Button Use the AE/AF LOCK/Delete button on your camera to lock focus and exposure, or delete an image/video/audio clip. AE/AF LOCK function 1. To lock AE/AF, press the AE/AF LOCK button during movie recording or half press the shutter button then press the AE/AF LOCK button in Photo mode.
  • Page 32 To delete a single file: 1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select Single. 2. Press the OK button and select Delete to delete. 3. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete another file, use the keys to scroll through the images/videos clip.
  • Page 33 4. When the desired image/video clip is highlighted, use the keys to mark/unmark image/video clip for deletion. 5. Repeat step 4 until all desired images for deletion are marked. 6. Press the OK button. A confirmation selection appears. 7. Select Yes to confirm. 8.
  • Page 34: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos You can record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited (the limitation depends on the camera model).
  • Page 35: Setting The Scene Mode

    Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 29 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. From the Record Menu, press to select Scene Mode. 2. Use the navigation controls to move through the selection.
  • Page 36 Beach This feature is used for beach scene. Snow This feature is used for snow scene. This feature captures still images in high speed Sports motions. This feature is used for wedding or indoor party Party settings. This feature is used to capture warm candle light Candlelight effects.
  • Page 37 Use this feature to create a panoramic photo by Panorama panning or tilting the camera. This feature applies different art effect on the still Art Effect images. This function allows users to set the continuous Continuous shooting mode. See "Using Continuous Shooting" on Shooting page 46 for more details.
  • Page 38 Using Intelligent Scene This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 7 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Night Scene and Night Portrait - and selects the ideal settings.
  • Page 39 Using Sports Mode When you need a series of sports motion images, such as a golf swing, or try to capture the images of a flying hummingbird/butterfly, be sure to switch the scene mode to sports mode. Using Food Mode How to share your dining experiences and comments of interesting widgets on your blog by close-up images? Just get the camera and...
  • Page 40: Using Hdr Mode

    Using Love Portrait Want to take a good image when there are just two of you? All you have to do is hold the camera and show your smiles together. If over two faces had been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button.
  • Page 41: Using Panorama Mode

    Using Panorama Mode Use this feature to create a panoramic photo from multiple shots. You can combine several shots into one single image quickly and easily. • The actual size of stitched image may be different due to the panoramic angle and stitching result as well as the level of camera shaking.
  • Page 42 3. Full press the shutter button to start 4. If you move camera without shooting. When shooting starts, a keeping straight, the yellow line white-cross locates on the center and will move with the moving scene. a yellow line displays horizontally (or vertically) through the screen.
  • Page 43 Using Kids Mode Tactically, kids are the most difficult to photograph. They tend to be highly animated and can be a real challenge to make them pay attention for more than just a second or two. To capture a great moment for your kids, just keep the camera in kid mode.
  • Page 44 Using GIF Capture Use this feature to take a specific number of images in a specific shooting interval. The taken images will be combined into a GIF file and no longer exist individually. Press OK button in Preview could launch the GIF Setting.
  • Page 45 Using Art Effect Effects that can be presented on Preview and also apply to movie recording. Press keys to select between the following settings: Icon Item Description This feature enhances the brightness to achieve a High Key lighter tone. This feature enhances the darker details to achieve Low Key a moody tone.
  • Page 46 Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones. Color Accent Retains red tone while the rest of the scene (Red) becomes black and white. Color Accent Retains orange tone while the rest of the scene (Orange) becomes black and white. Color Accent Retains yellow tone while the rest of the scene (Yellow) becomes black and white.
  • Page 47 Using Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting allows you to easily capture fast-moving targets, for example children playing, running dogs or exciting sport events. Press keys to select between the following settings: Icon Item Description Capture photos any size with 10fps. Press and hold the Endless Burst shutter button to take a continuous shooting until 10 (High)
  • Page 48: Using The Record Menu

    Using the Record Menu If you are in Photo Mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.
  • Page 49 The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images. Printing Size Printing Size Icon Pixel Size Icon Pixel Size Suggestion Suggestion 5152 x 5152 X Standard print A2 Size 3864 3440 paper 4608 x 4608 x Standard print A2 Size 3456 3072...
  • Page 50: White Balance

    White Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. • As you move through the selection, you can see the preview on the LCD monitor synchronously.
  • Page 51 This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Use a higher ISO setting in dim conditions •...
  • Page 52 Setting the Exposure Bracketing Use this feature to take photos with different exposure compensation. Bracketing records 3 continuous images in the following order: Standard exposure, Underexposure and Overexposure. Available settings are: Off, ±0.3, ±0.7 and ±1.0. Setting the AF Area AF stands for Automatic Focus.
  • Page 53: Setting The Af Lamp

    Setting the AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even low light conditions. If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see "Front View" on page 9, emits an red light by half pressing the Shutter button allowing the camera to focus easily.
  • Page 54: Setting The Digital Zoom

    Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 22x, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom 1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom.
  • Page 55: Setting The Date Stamp

    Setting the Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Once date and time are stamped on an image, they can no longer be edited or deleted. Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows: Available for still images only.
  • Page 56: Setting Stabilizer

    If closed eyes are detected, a saving confirmation menu appears on the screen, allowing you to re-take the shot before your subject or subjects move on. To activate Blink Detection 1. Enable Blink Detection from Record menu. 2. Half press the Shutter button to focus the subject.
  • Page 57: Using The Movie Menu

    Using the Movie Menu You can access the Movie menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.
  • Page 58 Prerecord function will be disabled in the following situations: The prerecord time is less than 1 second. • There is not enough internal memory to enable this function unless • an additional memory card is inserted to the camera. Setting Wind Cut This feature reduces wind noise during movie recording.
  • Page 59: Playback

    Playback You can playback the still images, video clips on the LCD monitor. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
  • Page 60: Viewing Thumbnails

    Viewing Thumbnails This function allows you to view 9 or 36 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time. Searching numerous of images is much easier then single view navigation. To set 9-images or 36-images mode 1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
  • Page 61: Magnify

    4. Press the OK button to select an image and view it normally. In calendar mode: The first file (Including image, video and error file) recorded on each • date appears on the screen. Press the Zoom button (right) would back to 36-images mode. •...
  • Page 62: Playing Videos

    Playing Videos 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. A video clip has a video icon displayed on screen. 3. Press the OK button to play the video. 4.
  • Page 63: Playing Voice Memo

    Playing Voice Memo Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See "Voice Memo" on page 65 on how to record voice memo. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images.
  • Page 64: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu The Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and setup playback settings. To go to Playback Menu: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu. 3. Use the keys to move through the menu selections.
  • Page 65 Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect. 2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 66: Voice Memo

    To protect all files: 1. Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears. 2. Select Yes. 3. Press the OK button to lock all files. To unlock all files: 1. Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.
  • Page 67: Filter Effects

    Filter Effects Filter Effects function is only applicable to aspect ratio 4:3 photos with different artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as new files. To activate Filter Effects: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the keys to scroll and select an image to edit.
  • Page 68 Image is applied with watercolor effect. Please note that if one Painting image is applied with Painting function already, it cannot be applied with Astral again. Astral Image is applied with starburst. B&W Image is applied with black and white. Sepia Image is applied with sepia tones.
  • Page 69 6. Use the navigation controls to move the image. 7. Press the OK button to apply changes. A menu selection appears. 8. Select whether to: Yes. Save the new file as a new one. • Cancel. Cancel setting and back to Playback Menu. •...
  • Page 70: Startup Image

    Startup Image You can specify the startup image from the captured images for camera. 1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. 2. Select Startup Image. The menu selection appears. 3. Select options: System. Use camera default image. •...
  • Page 71 To set DPOF on images: 1. Select Select Images on the DPOF submenu. 2. Use the keys to scroll and select images to mark for printing. 3. When the desired image is highlighted, use to increase/decrease number. 4. Press the OK button to define the DPOF settings and select Done to save DPOF settings.
  • Page 72 To copy selected images: 1. Select Selected images on the Copy submenu. 2. Use the keys to scroll and select images to mark for Copying. 3. When the desired image is highlighted, use keys to mark/unmark the file for copying. 4.
  • Page 73: Movie Paste

    Movie Paste Use this feature to combine two videos with the same specification (movie size and fps) into one video. To combine two videos: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the keys to scroll and select the original video.
  • Page 74 Face Beauty Use this feature to soften up skin that detected on images. Please note that only detected skin can be soften after performing this function. Besides, this function is only applicable to still images. Images that have been performed Face Beauty will be saved as a new image.
  • Page 75: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu. 2.
  • Page 76: Setting Power Save

    Setting Power Save The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. This function is not available in the following instances: Recording a video file...
  • Page 77: Setting Language

    Setting Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Use the navigation control to scroll through the list and select the desired language. 2. Press the OK button to confirm and apply settings.
  • Page 78: Setting Format

    Setting Format This utility formats current used memory (Internal memory or Memory card) and erases all stored images and data. If a locked card has been inserted, the option would be gray. Reset All Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings.
  • Page 79: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings The Wi-Fi Settings contains Camera Name and Password. You can use the 4-way navigation control to move the cursor and press OK button to enter the selected letter or numbers. The default Camera Name is "Wi-Fi Camera", you can change it with 1~32 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive).
  • Page 80: Using Wi-Fi Function

    Using Wi-Fi function With Wi-Fi function, you can immediately transfer photos and videos in this camera to other smart devices and even share them to social networking sites when it is connected. In addition, those smart devices are also used as remote controls.
  • Page 81 Upload photos or movies from camera to a smart Send to App device. See "Send to App" on page 83 for more details. 3. On your phone, go to your Wi-Fi settings Then choose and connect to the hotspot titled with the name of your camera (the default is "MINOLTAXXXX") in the list of discovered networks.
  • Page 82 Make the Wi-Fi connection between camera and smart device If you would like to perform "Remote Control" or "Download GPS Data" function on the smart device, please make the Wi-Fi connection between camera and smart device. First of all, set a Wi-Fi option on camera and make sure the smart device is within Wi-Fi range.
  • Page 83 Geotag Recording 1. Select "Remote Control" from Wi-Fi Menu of the camera. 2. Select "Geotagging" from App menu on the smart device. 3. Turn on your GPS in the smart device. 4. Run the "Link123" application on the smart device and click on the "Geotagging" option.
  • Page 84 Download GPS Data Please refer to the following steps to launch Download GPS Data function: 1. Select "Download GPS Data" from the Wi-Fi menu of the camera. 2. Tap the Camera Name from Network List on the smart device. 3. Tap "Upload to Camera" on the smart device.
  • Page 85 4. Tap the Camera Name from Network List on the smart device. 5. The camera will enter Wi-Fi Standby. 6. Tap Start to start receiving images or movies on the smart device. 7. The camera will enter Sending Screen to start sending images or movies.
  • Page 86: Making Connections

    Making Connections You can connect your camera to: Computer or a printer. Connecting the Camera to a PC You can transfer images and video files to your PC. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 2.
  • Page 87: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can print your images directly using a PictBridge compatible printer. 1. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. 2.
  • Page 88 To set Printer Settings 1. Use the key to specify a print option. 2. Modify paper size, quality, date and info by keys. Available setting: Paper size: Default / A4 / 4"x6" • Quality: Default / Fine / Normal • Capture Date: Default / Yes / No •...
  • Page 89: Appendix

    Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured image and video files. File Naming File names begin with "DSCI" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence.
  • Page 90 Problem Cause and/or Action LCD monitor The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide displays "Card the write-protect switch to its unlock position. locked". Memory card may be format is not supported by the LCD monitor camera. displays "Card error".
  • Page 91: Specifications

    Specifications Sensor 16.0 Mega Pixels CMOS Focal Length: 25 mm ~ 550 mm Lens 22x optical zoom, 2x digital zoom LCD monitor 460K 3.0" HVGA Color LCD Normal: Wide: 50 cm ~ infinity Tele: 80 cm ~ infinity Macro: Focusing Range Wide: 10 cm ~ 50 cm Tele: 80 cm ~ 200 cm Super Macro:...
  • Page 92 1080i60  1080p30  720p30 Resolution  (Movie) 1080p15 (Voiceless)  720p60 (Voiceless)  VGAp120 (Voiceless)  Intelligent Scene, Program, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Close-up, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Scene Mode Skin, Food, Moon, Love Portrait, Self Portrait, Smile Shutter, HDR, Time Lapse, Panorama, Art Effect, Continuous Shooting, GIF Capture...
  • Page 93 Full-Half (65% ± 15%) Battery Level Half-Low (25% ± 15%) Low-Exhausted (10% ± 10%) Rated input voltage: AC 100 V ~ 240 V (160 mA, 50/60 Hz) USB adapter Rated output voltage: DC 5 V/1 A Operating temperature: 0ºC ~ 40ºC Operating 0ºC ~ 40ºC Temperature...

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