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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual 9224-27311-11 M-A306/KME 0312...
  • Page 2 Getting Started Please be sure to read this manual before use. • Test shooting Be sure to take some test shots before taking important pictures (such as business or weddings) to make sure that the camera is working properly. • Results are not guaranteed In the unlikely event that a problem arises in shooting or reproducing pictures due to the camera or memory card used, please understand that no compensation can be made.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ............6 Preparation Necessary Accessories ..............11 Names of Parts .................14 Camera Body..................14 Operation Buttons................16 Attaching the Strap ................17 Preparing the Power Supply............18 Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack ..........18 Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack ..........19 Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately) ........22 Inserting/Removing Cards...............24 Turning the Power ON/OFF .............26 Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time........27...
  • Page 4 Contents (Cont’d) Advanced Shooting Using the REC Menu................44 Setting with the REC (DETAILS) Menu ..........44 Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression Ratios................46 Shooting Movies ................49 Adjusting Exposure Compensation ...........51 Adjusting White Balance ..............52 Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes ..........54 Taking Monochrome Pictures ............55 Using the Digital Zoom..............56 Adjusting the Brightness and Color of the LCD Monitor ....57...
  • Page 5 Contents (Cont’d) Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images ....91 Moving the Image Data to Another Memory Card ......94 Playing a Slide Show.................97 Using the After Recording Function...........97 Selecting the Set-up Menu..............97 Advanced Operations Using the Set-up Menu ..............98 Formatting a Memory Card ...............99 REC Menu Settings.................100 Quick View Settings ................100 Switching off the image information display........101...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions This product has been designed with safety in mind; however, please read the following display marks, warnings and cautions for its correct usage. The following warning and caution symbols are to prevent damage to the user, other persons and property. Definitions of the symbols The following categories explain the degree of danger or damage that may occur if the displayed content is not fol-...
  • Page 7 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Warning Should any of the following occur, stop using the product immediately. Remove the batteries from the unit and discon- nect the AC adapter. If using the AC adapter, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Consult the dealer from whom you bought the product for further assistance.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Warning Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder. Loss of or impaired eyesight may result. Do not touch the metal parts on the camera during thun- der and lightning. Death may occur if lightning strikes the camera. Do not use AC adapters other than those specified.
  • Page 9 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Caution When taking a picture, wipe off the flash surface and be careful not to cover the flash. If the flash surface is dirty or you take a shot with the flash covered, it is possible for the flash surface quality or color to change, due to the high temperature of the flash.
  • Page 10 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Caution Remove the batteries when the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not use force when operating the camera. The camera may become damaged, causing personal injury as a result. Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod. About battery fluid leakage •...

  • Page 11: Preparation Necessary Accessories

    Preparation Necessary Accessories Checking the Packing Contents The following accessories should be packed with your new camera; please make sure all are enclosed after opening the packaging. In the unlikely event that something is missing, please contact the sales out- let.
  • Page 12 Necessary Accessories (Cont’d) Compatible Recording Media This camera comes with approximately 2 MB of memory installed, but if you would like to use additional memory, the following cards are compatible: • SD Memory Card • MultiMedia Card • Memory Stick About the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick Caution SD Memory Cards, Multi-Media Cards and Memory Stick are manufac-...
  • Page 13 Necessary Accessories (Cont’d) Important • In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost. Minolta cannot accept responsibility in any way for such data loss. • Always back-up important data. • When using SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards/Memory Stick on a PC, do not change the attributes(read-only, etc.) of the files (image data) on the card.

  • Page 14: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Camera Body Microphone Flash Shutter Button Viewfinder Light Sensor Window Lens Cover (Main Switch) Strap Holder USB Terminal Lens Self-timer LED...
  • Page 15 Names of Parts (Cont’d) Viewfinder Eyepiece Delete Button (P.16) Green LED Display Button (P.16) Red LED Zoom Buttons Play Button(P.16) (P.16) Speaker LCD Monitor 4-way Button (P.16) Battery Sub-cap Tripod Socket Battery/Card Cover Menu/Set Button (P.16)

  • Page 16: Operation Buttons

    Names of Parts (Cont’d) Operation Buttons LCD Monitor 1 Play Button ( Use this button for playing back images, or setting up the play menu. This button can be used whether the camera’s power is ON or OFF (p.26). 2 Display Button For turning LCD monitor on and off, and switching the picture infor- mation display on and off.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap 1. Push the loop on the small end of the strap through the strap holder. 2. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop that is sticking out from the strap holder. Warning: When using the camera with the strap attached, take care so that it does not wrap around the neck.

  • Page 18: Preparing The Power Supply

    Preparing the Power Supply Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack - Charge the battery pack before you use it for the first time and when the LCD monitor indicates, “NO MORE POWER”. Charging display LED to an outlet 1. Connect the power cord to the charger. 2.

  • Page 19: Installing The (Supplied) Battery Pack

    Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack Before installing or changing battery packs, make sure the power is OFF (p.26), check that the LCD monitor is not lit and turn OFF all switches. 1. Open the battery/card cover by slid- ing it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 20 Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Battery life guide (reference) Number of Pictures Continuous Playback Time (in Minutes) With LCD Monitor On With LCD Monitor Off About 100 About 200 About 90 * Our test conditions: Normal humidity and temperature, flash usage 50%, shot every 30 sec.
  • Page 21 Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Please co-operate in recycling the lithium-ion battery. • This product uses a lithium-ion battery. • This battery is recyclable and a valuable resource. • For recycling exhausted batteries or batteries removed from a used product, as a precaution against a short circuit, that could result in smoke or fire, please tape the terminals to insulate them or put them in a plastic bag and take them to a retailer participating in a recycling program, where you can...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)

    Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately) - If you do not want to worry about battery consumption, we recommend using the specified AC adapter (sold separately, AC-8U/AC-8E/AC-8GB; see P.11 for details) when shooting pictures, during playback, or when transferring data (USB connection).
  • Page 23 Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) 3. After opening the battery/card cover, remove the battery sub-cap. Insert the battery adapter in the battery compart- ment, and close the battery/card cover. • When finished using the camera, turn OFF the power supply to the camera, and then discon- nect the connecting plug of the battery-type plug from the AC adapter.

  • Page 24: Inserting/Removing Cards

    Inserting/Removing Cards - About 2 MB of memory are built into this camera as recording media for image data, and other information, such as date and time, so even without a card inserted, the camera can record in an emergency. If you wish to use an after- market card, any of the following are appropriate: SD Memory Card, Multi- Media Card, Memory Stick.
  • Page 25 Inserting/Removing Cards (Cont’d) Card Removal 1. Open the battery/card cover. 2. If you gently push in on the card, the lock will release and the card will come out a little. Then carefully draw the card out. 3. Again, close the battery/card cover. Warning Insert or remove cards only after making sure that absolutely all power is OFF as indicated by the viewfinder LED being off.

  • Page 26: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power ON/OFF 1. Gently slide the lens cover (main switch) in the direction indicated by the arrow until it stops. 2. Once the lens extends to the shoot- ing position (wide-angle side), the power will come on. • With the power ON it is possible to shoot pictures.

  • Page 27: Setting The Menu Language/Date And Time

    Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time - The first time that you use your camera, a screen will automatically appear and prompt you to set the time, date and language. To make those settings, please follow the steps below. - You can select from among four languages, Japanese, English, French, and German.
  • Page 28 Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time (Cont’d) 4. (1) Once the “YEAR” has been adjust- ed, press down to move to the “MONTH” setting mode. (2) Use the left or right keys to adjust the month in the same way as Step 3 on page 27.

  • Page 29: Basic Operation Taking Pictures

    Basic Operation Taking Pictures Holding Your Camera - Hold the camera securely with both hands and your elbows against your body for a sta- ble position. - To take a vertical picture, hold the camera so that the flash is at the top. Please be careful that your fingers, hair, or the strap do not cover the lens, flash, or the light sensor.
  • Page 30 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Viewfinder LED Indicators When the LED Indicators light, they mean the following: • Green LED: (On) Camera ready to shoot (Flash does not fire) (Flashing) Warning that the camera cannot autofocus (AF) • Red LED: (On) Flash charging, Formatting the card (Flashing) Warning that your hands are shaking •...

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures Using The Viewfinder

    Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder 1. Opening the lens cover turns ON the power. When the power comes ON, the LCD monitor will be on. If you will be using the viewfinder, to conserve your battery, press the DISPLAY but- ton and the LCD monitor will turn off.
  • Page 32 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) 4. Take a picture by pressing the shutter button all the way down. When it makes a sound, the shot has been taken, and the image will be recorded on the card (or built-in memory). • The beep will not sound if the beeper set- ting is turned off (p.102).
  • Page 33 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) When you press the shutter halfway and the green LED flashes… This may suggest that the focusing on the subject is difficult, and/or the subject is too dark. Should this be the case, please take the fol- lowing steps.

  • Page 34: Shooting With Focus Lock

    Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Shooting with Focus Lock - If the subject you wish to focus on is not in the center of the screen, use the focus lock. 1. Align the auto focus mark on the sub- ject, and push the shutter button half- way.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures Using The Lcd Monitor

    Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor - You can take a picture while looking at the LCD monitor, instead of through the viewfinder. - Using the LCD monitor consumes battery power at a high rate, so it is recom- mended to have a spare charged battery on hand (sold separately, Lithium-ion Battery NP-500), or to use the AC adapter (sold separately, AC-8U/AC-8E/AC- 8GB;...
  • Page 36 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Image Display Shooting with the LCD monitor displays the picture and the following other information: • You can set the camera so information is not displayed (p.101). 4m 2m 1m 4 Shooting Mode 1 Recording Media Display The selected shooting mode** This shows the media type.
  • Page 37 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) 8 Counter 3) Focus value and shutter speed will be displayed all the time when set- The remaining number of pic- ting up manual exposure (p.62). tures you can take will be dis- played. 10 Picture Size The picture size of the photo 9 Date and time/focus being taken will be displayed.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Selecting the Shooting Mode - Selecting different shooting modes enables you to create the best shooting condition for your subject. - Once a mode is set (apart from the self-timer), you can shoot continuously. It is recommended that the mode should be returned to AUTO mode (no display) after shooting.
  • Page 39 Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d) Pressing left enables the selection of the following modes. 1) AUTO mode (no display) 2) Macro-photo mode (p.42) 3) Distant View mode (p.42) 4) Self-Timer mode (p.43) 5) Self-Timer + Macro-photo mode 6) Self-Timer + Distant View mode 7) 4m Fixed focus mode (p.43) 8) 2m...

  • Page 40: Auto (Auto Flash)

    Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d) Switching the Flash Mode AUTO (Auto Flash) - This is the normal mode. When the camera is turned ON, it is set at Auto (Auto Flash). No symbol will be displayed on the LCD monitor. - The flash will operate automatically when it is dark.

  • Page 41: Fill-In

    Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d) Fill-In - Use this mode when a shadow falls on the subject’s face due to shade or artificial lighting, or when taking a picture against the light. - Regardless of the brightness of the surroundings, the flash will always fire.

  • Page 42: Macro-Photo Mode

    Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d) Shooting Close Up/Long Range Macro-photo Mode - Use this mode when you want to be close to the subject. - If the distance between the camera and the subject is close, there will be a difference between the image in the viewfinder and the picture that is actually taken.

  • Page 43: Self-Timer Mode

    Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d) Using the Self-Timer Self-Timer Mode - Use a tripod. - When the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer LED comes on, and after 10 seconds, a picture will be shot. • If you wish to cancel the self-timer function, close the lens cover. •...

  • Page 44: Advanced Shooting

    Advanced Shooting Using the REC Menu - By using the REC menu, you can take pictures with your desired set- tings. You can set the camera using the “REC (DETAILS) menu” (default setting), or “REC (BASIC)” (p.67). - The settings made with each menu will be maintained, even when power is turned off, until the settings are changed, unless otherwise described.
  • Page 45 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) 3. After selecting the menu, pressing right will display the set-up screen (screen 3) of the menu. After selecting the desired content with down or up, pressing right or the MENU/SET but- ton will complete the set-up and will return you to screen 1.

  • Page 46: Selecting A Combination Of Image Sizes And Compression Ratios

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression Ratios -You can select a combination of four image sizes and two compres- sion ratios. - While using the same card, you can change the picture resolution settings for every photo.
  • Page 47 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) 4. Selecting the compression ratio Use down or up to select the desired compression ratio, then press either right or the MENU/SET button. You will return to screen 2 with your chosen compression ratio displayed. •...
  • Page 48 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Image size and pixel count (width) x (height) 1) 2592 x 1944 pixels (approximately 5,040,000 pixels) This is the highest quality image. Use this mode for important pic- tures you want to keep, for images you want to edit on your com- puter, etc.

  • Page 49: Shooting Movies

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Shooting Movies - Set your camera to this mode to shoot movies. - You can take a movie with sound for approximately 30 seconds. Your camera records an image with a 320 x 240 pixel count. - While you are shooting a movie, the LCD monitor stays on.
  • Page 50 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) 3. When you press the shutter button, your movie will start recording. You can record for about 30 seconds. • You need not hold the shutter button down. • When the remaining time runs out, the camera stops recording automatically.

  • Page 51: Adjusting Exposure Compensation

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Adjusting Exposure Compensation - If you wish to brighten or darken an entire image, use the exposure adjustment function. - The exposure can be corrected ±1.5 EV in adjustment steps of 0.3 EV. - The compensation value is displayed on the monitor. 1.

  • Page 52: Adjusting White Balance

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Adjusting White Balance - The color tone of your photos will change according to the kind of light source. While the “AUTO” mode can be used in almost all instances, you can alter the white balance settings to suit the envi- ronment and lighting when you take a picture.
  • Page 53 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Available Modes •AUTO (Default): The camera adjusts the white balance automati cally. • DAY LIGHT: Ideal for taking photos in strong sunlight. • CLOUDY: Ideal for taking photos in the shade or when it is cloudy.

  • Page 54: Changing Auto-Exposure (Ae) Modes

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes - Your camera uses center-weighted metering as the default, but it can be changed to spot metering. - Spot metering is used to ensure matching the exposure to a targeted part of your subject. 1.

  • Page 55: Taking Monochrome Pictures

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Taking Monochrome Pictures - You can take monochrome images, such as black and white or sepia tone. 1. Select “MONOCHROME” and press right. 2. Use down or up to select “SEPIA” or “B&W”, then press either right or the MENU/SET button.

  • Page 56: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Using the Digital Zoom - Digital zoom can double or triple the zoom ratio achieved by the opti- cal zoom. - When using the digital zoom, view the field through the LCD monitor. Because the zoom effect is accomplished electronically, it is not pos- sible to use the viewfinder.- When shooting movies, the digital zoom function is not available.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Brightness And Color Of The Lcd Monitor

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Adjusting the Brightness and color of the LCD Monitor - You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to suit your shoot- ing location. The color of the LCD monitor (red, green, blue) can also be adjusted.

  • Page 58: Making Voice Memos

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Making Voice Memos - The longest voice only memo you can record at one time is approxi- mately 30 seconds. - Take care not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera. 1. Select “VOICE” and press right. 2.

  • Page 59: Using After Recording

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Using After Recording - You can add voice comments (After Recording) to photos you have already taken. You can also erase previous voice comments, as well as re-write them. - The maximum length of time per photo you can record is about 30 seconds.
  • Page 60 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Erasing recorded voice comments 1. When you are on screen 2 on page 59, select the picture with the recording you wish to erase and press the DELETE button. • Photos with voice comments have a displayed on them.

  • Page 61: Changing Slow Shutter Speed

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Changing slow shutter speed - Slow shutter speed can be changed according to the flash mode. - Shutter speed will become slow when taking photographs in dark places, so please use a tripod to prevent movement during exposure. 1.

  • Page 62: Taking Photographs In Manual Exposure Mode

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Taking photographs in manual exposure mode - Shutter speed and aperture can be set according to conditions and purpose. - Shutter speed can be set between 15 and 1/1000 seconds.Aperture differs with zoom magnifications and can be switched to 2 levels according to magnification.
  • Page 63 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) - Whenusing Manual Exposure Mode, the functions of the down, left and right buttons can be changed by pressing the up button. When the shutter speed and aperture are displayed in blue, the buttons can be used for setting manual exposure.

  • Page 64: Setting Up Image Quality

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Setting up image quality - Image quality including sensitivity, flash intensity, contrast and color of images can be set to meet your taste. - 2 different settings are available for image quality. 1. Select “QUALITY” and press right- button.
  • Page 65 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Modes you can set up: Camera sensitivity can be changed. AUTO ; Normal sensitivity is equivalent to ISO100. Sensitivity can be changed automatically to adjust to the lighting conditions.. 50/100/200/400 ; High sensitivity is suitable for an fast moving subjects or for dark places.

  • Page 66: Selecting The Set-Up Menu

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Selecting the Set-up Menu - By setting each item on the set-up menu to your preferences, you can customize your camera to suit you. 1. Select “SETUP” and press right. 2. You will enter the SET UP Menu mode.

  • Page 67: Setting With The Rec (Basic) Menu

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Setting with the REC (BASIC) Menu - This allows quick access to the basic operations. For information about how to set REC (BASIC) menu mode, see page 100. - Similarly, to learn how to enter the REC menu screens and how to select menus, refer to “Setting with the REC (DETAILS) Menu”...

  • Page 68: Selecting The Image Size

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Selecting the Image Size - You can select from among four image sizes. - All on the same card, you can choose a different image size for every picture. Every time you change the image size, the number of remain- ing photos also changes, which is displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 69 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Standard number of pictures you can take of each size (without sound or movie) at normal setting Image Size 64 MB SD Memory Card Internal Memory 2592 x 1944 About 51 Photos 2048 x 1536 About 85 Photos 1600 x 1200 About 160 Photos...

  • Page 70: Basic Playback/Erasing

    Basic Playback/Erasing Playback Playing Back Pre-recorded Images - You can play back pre-recorded images on the LCD monitor. - When you play back images, it doesn’t matter whether the camera’s power is OFF or ON. - Just in case battery power runs low, have a spare charged battery pack (sold separately, Lithium-ion Battery NP-500) on hand.
  • Page 71 Playback (Cont’d) The Playback Image Display In addition to the images you’ve taken, the following information is dis- played. • You can set the camera so information is not displayed (p.101). 1 Recording Media Display 6 Image No. (Playback Frame The type of media in use is displayed.

  • Page 72: Playing Back Movies

    Playback (Cont’d) Playing Back Movies 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use left or right to select the movie you wish to see. • is displayed on the movie image. 2. If you press the shutter button, the movie images will be played back. When playback is finished, the dis- play returns to screen 1.

  • Page 73: Playing Back Voice Memos

    Playback (Cont’d) Playing Back Voice Memos - Play back the contents of your voice memos (p. 58). 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use left or right to select a voice memo image. • The voice memo time is displayed in the upper right of the screen.

  • Page 74: Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom)

    Playback (Cont’d) Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom) - You can play back your images as enlargements. 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use left or right to select the image you wish to see. Then use the TELE zoom button to zoom in;...

  • Page 75: Using The Quick-View Function

    Playback (Cont’d) Using the Quick-view Function - If you pre-set the camera to the Quick-view mode (p. 100), you can review pictures on the LCD monitor right after you’ve taken them. When using the viewfinder to shoot images, with the LCD monitor off: After the LCD monitor displays the last image that you have taken, it will automatically turn back to off.

  • Page 76: Erasing The Playback Image

    Erasing the Playback Image - You can erase playback images (one frame or all). - You cannot erase protected images. - Once an image is erased, it cannot be restored. 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use left or right to select the image you wish to erase.

  • Page 77: Advanced Playback/Erasing

    Advanced Playback/Erasing Using the PLAY Menu - By using the PLAY menu, you can play back images, erase unwanted pictures and edit images. It does not matter whether the camera’s power is OFF or ON. 1. After pressing the PLAY button, press the MENU/SET button and the PLAY menu screen will be dis- played.

  • Page 78: Viewing Multiple Pages At Once (Index Playback)

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Viewing Multiple Pages at Once (Index Playback) - Up to nine frames can be displayed on the LCD monitor simultane- ously. You can quickly access the images you want displayed. You can also erase unwanted images. 1.

  • Page 79: Copying An Image

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Copying an Image - You can copy a previously recorded still photo or movie onto another memory media. (You can select one frame, multiple frames or all frames.) 1. Select “COPY” and press right. 2. A screen with each setting item will appear.
  • Page 80 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “TO”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing right, use down or up to select the destination media by pressing either right or the MENU/SET button. The setting is completed and you will return to screen 2.
  • Page 81 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. The 8-frame index appears. Using right, left, up or down, move the red frame to an image you wish to select and press the MENU/SET button. • Pressing left when the first frame is selected or right on the last frame will switch the screen to the next eight images.

  • Page 82: Erasing Unwanted Images

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Erasing Unwanted Images - You can erase unwanted still pictures, movie images etc. (you can select one frame, multiple frames or all frames.) - Once images are erased, they cannot be recovered. - Protected images cannot be erased unless the protection is removed. 1.
  • Page 83 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “UNIT”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing right, use down or up to choose “SELECT” (If one or multiple frames are to be selected) or “ALL ON”. Then press either right or the MENU/SET button.
  • Page 84 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. Images selected at Step 6 on page 83 are surrounded by a yellow frame. When you have finished selecting images, use left, right, up or down to select “END”, and then press the MENU/SET button. (Go to Step 8) To select other images, repeat the selection procedure.

  • Page 85: Adjusting Lcd Monitor Brightness And Color

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness and Color - You can adjust the brightness of your LCD monitor as needed to suit the lighting where you are viewing images. Color of LCD moni- tor (red, green, blue) can also be adjusted. - Brightness and color settings are not altered by turning the power ON/OFF and are saved until changed again.

  • Page 86: Selecting/Deselecting Images To Print (Dpof)

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF) - DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is a format for recording information on memory cards, etc. so they can be used by DPOF compatible digital printers and lab print services for printing out images you’ve taken with your camera.
  • Page 87 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “UNIT”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing right, if you want to print (or dese- lect) one or multiple frames, use down or up to choose “SELECT”. To print all frames, choose “ALL ON”, or to deselect all frames from printing, choose “ALL OFF”.
  • Page 88 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. The 8-frame index appears. Using left, right, up or down, move the red frame to an image you wish to print (or deselect) and press the MENU/SET button. • Pressing left when the first frame is selected or right on the last frame will switch the screen to the next eight images.
  • Page 89 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 9. A confirmation screen appears. If you chose “SELECT”: select “YES” with left or right button and press MENU/SET button. If you chose “ALL ON”: Set the number of prints using up or down, or zoom button (T or W). Next, select “YES”...

  • Page 90: Reducing Image Size (Resizing)

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Reducing Image Size (Resizing) - You can reduce the size of images you have taken. When you resize an image, a new, smaller file is created. - Use this function when you send images as e-mail attachments or when you otherwise need a smaller image.

  • Page 91: Setting/Canceling Protection For Your Important Images

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images - You can protect your important still and moving images from being erased. (You can select some or all images to be protected). You can also cancel the protection. - If you format a card (p.99), even protected images will be erased.
  • Page 92 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “UNIT”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing right, if you want to protect (or can- cel protect) one or multiple frames, use down or up to choose “SELECT”.
  • Page 93 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. Images selected at Step 6 are sur- rounded by a yellow frame. When you have finished selecting images, use left, right, up or down to select “END”, and then press the MENU/SET button. (Go to Step 8) To select other images, repeat the selection procedure.

  • Page 94: Moving The Image Data To Another Memory Card

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Moving the Image Data to Another Memory Card - You can move previously recorded still or movie image data to another memory card. - For protected images, you must cancel their protection before you can move them. 1.
  • Page 95 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “TO”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing right, use up or down to select the destination media, then press right or the MENU/SET button. • If you press left, the settings will be invalidated and you return to screen 2.
  • Page 96 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. The 8-frame index appears. Use left, right, up or down to move the red frame to an image you wish to transfer and then press the MENU/SET button. • Pressing left when the first frame is selected or right on the last frame will switch the screen to the next eight images.

  • Page 97: Playing A Slide Show

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Playing a Slide Show - The slide show will proceed in order from the first image at a set interval. 1. Select “SLIDE SHOW” and press right. 2. Slides will be displayed in order, starting with the 1st slide at about 2 second intervals.

  • Page 98: Advanced Operations Using The Set-Up Menu

    Using the Set-up Menu Advanced Operations - By setting each item on the set-up menu to your preferences, you can customize your camera to suit you. - It does not matter whether the main power is ON or OFF, as the settings are saved by the camera until they are changed.

  • Page 99: Formatting A Memory Card

    Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Formatting a Memory Card - Formatting a card returns it to the initial state (when it was purchased). - Caution: Formatting erases all data, even images that are protected (p.91). - Always format cards inside the camera. If a card is formatted by a computer it may not perform normally.

  • Page 100: Rec Menu Settings

    Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) REC Menu Settings - You can change the contents of REC menu from “DETAILS” (default settings) to “BASIC”. - See pages 44 and 67 for details on this function. 1. Select “REC MENU”, press right and the settings screen appears.

  • Page 101: Switching Off The Image Information Display

    Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Make so the Image Information is not displayed - You can set the camera not to display information (p.36, 71) during shooting or play back. - The default setting is “ON” (display). 1. Select “INFO DISP” and press right. Use up or down to select “OFF”, and press right or the MENU/SET button.

  • Page 102: Setting The Operation Sounds

    Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Setting the Operation Sounds - You can turn on and off the beeps (sounds made for each type of operation and warnings), the shutter sound, or the sound effects. - The default setting is turned “ON” (set to sound). 1.

  • Page 103: Adjusting The Date And Time

    Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Adjusting the Date and Time - If the battery is removed for approximately 24 hours or more, the date and time settings will be lost. In this case, please reset the date and time. 1. Select “DATE SET”, press right and the date and time settings screen appears.

  • Page 104: Setting The Auto Power-Off Time

    Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time - You can change the Auto Power-OFF interval starting at 3 minutes (default). 1. Select “AUTO POWER OFF”, press right and the settings screen appears. Use up or down to select “10 min” or “OFF”...

  • Page 105: Setting Memory Priority

    Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Setting Memory Priority - When you have 2 cards in the camera at once, an SD memory card (or Multi-Media card) and a Memory Stick, you can decide which to record to first. 1. Select “MEMORY PRIORITY”, press right and the settings screen appears.

  • Page 106: Taking Still Images With Sound

    Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Taking Still Images with Sound 1. Select “ADD REC SET”, press right and the settings screen will appear. Using up or down, select the desired setting and press either right or the MENU/SET button. The setting is completed and you will return to the set-up menu.

  • Page 107: Customizing The Camera

    Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Customizing the camera 1) The shooting and flash mode settings (see page 38-39) assigned to each right or left button can be set to on or off respectively. * You cannot set all settings to off. If you try to turn all settings to off, the camera automatically turns “ON”...
  • Page 108 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Setting the AE-Lock to “ON” If you press up while activating focus lock (pressing the shutter but- ton half-way on page 34), the exposure setting locks and the AE lock icon appears on the LCD monitor. The setting remains effective even after you take a shot.
  • Page 109 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Select the desired mode with up or down, and press either right or the MENU/SET button to change the setting. When the setting is com- pleted, press left to return to screen 4. In Screen 1, select “AF AE AWB” and press right.

  • Page 110: Restoring The Default Settings

    Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Restoring the Default Settings - You can change the various settings made in the REC menu and the SET UP menu back to their default settings all at one time. 1. Select “DEFAULT”, press right and a confirmation screen will appear.

  • Page 111: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to your PC Operating Environments - Images recorded with the camera can be transferred to a PC using the USB cable supplied. 1. Windows Preinstalled versions of Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Me Memory: 16MB or more of available RAM (32MB or more recommended) Display:...

  • Page 112: Connecting With A Usb Cable

    Connecting to your PC (Cont’d) Connecting with a USB cable - Turn OFF the power supply to the camera. - There is no need to turn off your PC power supply when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable to the camera. 1.

  • Page 113: Installing Software And Downloading Images

    Installing software and downloading images Installing USB Driver Software - Installing from attached DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM. - Install the software only if you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE. If you are using another OS, you do not need to install this. - Turn OFF the power supply to the camera.
  • Page 114 Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d) 6) Click “Specify a location:” and input “D:\”. • Here, the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be drive D. Use a different letter if appropriate. • The INF file necessary for the install is located in “D:\”. •...

  • Page 115: Downloading (Transferring) Images

    Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d) Downloading (transferring) Images - To conserve the battery, using the AC adapter (sold separately, AC- 8U/AC-8E/AC-8GB; see P.11 for details) is recommended. - If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, first install the “USB device driver software”...
  • Page 116 Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d) Notes • The camera cannot be connected to your PC if no image data is recorded on the built-in memory of the camera, or a card with an image data record is not in the camera. •...

  • Page 117: Instruction Manuals

    Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d) Instruction Manuals Windows® – Apple® Macintosh™ 1. Turn the computer on. 2. Insert the “DiMAGE INSTRUCTION MANUALS“ CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Open the folder “Manuals“ 4. Open your language-specific folder. 5. Double-Click on the files “D_G500_E.pdf/DV_E.pdf“. Adobe®...

  • Page 118: Others

    Others When Carrying the Camera Overseas Using the dedicated AC adapter (AC-8U, AC-8E, or AC-8GB - Please do not use the AC adapter where the voltage is outside the displayed power supply voltage (AC 100V to AC240V). Using the Attached Charger (BC-500) - Please do not use the charger where the voltage is outside the dis- played power supply voltage (AC 100V to AC240V).

  • Page 119: Care And Storage

    Care and Storage Cleaning the camera When cleaning the camera, do not use solvents such as benzene or paint thinner. • Before cleaning, remove the batteries from the camera, or disconnect the power plug of the AC adapter from the wall outlet. •...
  • Page 120 Care and Storage (Cont’d) About image data • Use a PC to delete images and files recorded with other models. • The recorded data may be lost when you or a third party misuses the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick, if the card is affected by strong static electricity or electrical shock, or during card repair or malfunction.

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting - If the following does not solve your problem, please contact the point of purchase. Symptom Check this: Page Battery level too low Power will not Battery inserted incorrectly turn ON Power Supply AC Adaptor attached incorrectly Power turns Battery level too low OFF right after turning on...
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting (Cont’d) Symptom Check this: Page PLAY button not ON Won’t play back No image data All image data is erased 76,82,99 Image with no White balance incorrect natural color Distance too great, the flash didn’t reach the subject Play back Image appears Not enough light dark...

  • Page 123: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Model: Digital Still Camera with zoom lens Effective picture resolution: 5.0 mega pixels Recording media: Internal recording media; approx. 2MB flash memory built-in External recording media; SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card, Memory Stick Image recording capacity: 2592 x 1944pixels (About 51 frames/SD Memory Card at 64MB) 2048 x 1536 pixels (About 85 frames/SD Memory Card at 64MB)
  • Page 124 Main Specifications (Cont’d) Flash: Built-in auto adjust flash, flash interval about 5 sec. Flash working range (ISO: AUTO): wide angle about 0.5m to 3.5m (1.6" – 9.9") telephoto about 0.8m to 2.0m (2.6" – 6.6") Viewfinder green LED on while charging Shooting modes: Single shooting/ red eye reduction/ forced flash/ portrait night view/ no flash/ macro-...
  • Page 125 Main Specifications (Cont’d) • The performance of the items above is according to the conditions used in our test. • The specifications and/or appearance of the product may be altered without notification. 1) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is a standard by JEITA mainly for the purpose of simplifying the use of image files taken by digital cameras with other related devices.
  • Page 126 We offer support for our digital products 24 hours per day on www.minoltasupport.com. Camera know-how, image composition, digital image editing: discover more about Minolta’s new internet world and visit www.konicaminoltaphotoworld.com 9224-27311-11M-A306/KME 0312...

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