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  • Page 2: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: Elite Brands Inc. Address: 40 Wall St, Flr 61, New York, NY 10005 USA Company Website: www.elitebrands.com ; www.minoltadigital.com For Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 3 FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Radiation Exposure Statement: This product complies with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual.
  • Page 4 All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners and holders. This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new MINOLTA MN26Z Digital Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate;...

  • Page 5: Safety Notes

    SAFETY NOTES Safety Notes for this Camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera. Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to help prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage.
  • Page 6 If this camera is not in use for a long period of time, please keep it in a dry and clean storage location. Our company will not pay compensation for any failure of playback including: pictures or videos damaged or unrecoverable by improper operation. Safety Notes for Battery If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our customer service department immediately.
  • Page 7 Safety Notes for SD Memory Card We highly suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance and reliability. Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one. Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card.

  • Page 8: Other Safety Notes

    Other Safety Notes Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later. Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child. When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline and FAA regulations.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START ....1 Set your Language, Date/Time after the First Power-On ....20 Resetting your Language ....21 SAFETY NOTES ......4 Resetting Date/Time.....22 CONTENTS ....... 8 MODE OVERVIEW ....23 GETTING READY .....12 LCD Display ..........23 Accessories Included ......12 Overview of the Screen Icons in Shooting Mode......23 Installing Lens Cap and...
  • Page 10 Exposure Compensation Manual Mode ......26 Functions Setting .........50 Face Beautifier ....27 EV Adjustment .......51 Wireless Mode .......28 ISO Adjustment ......51 Scene Mode ......34 Shutter Speed Adjustment ..51 Movie Mode ......38 Aperture Adjustment ....51 Custom Settings ....38 Color Effects .........52 BASIC OPERATION ....40 Using Quick Recording .......54 Using the Zoom Function ....40 PLAYBACK........56...
  • Page 11 Deleting Photos and Videos ....62 Rotate ..........73 Resize ..........73 USING THE MENUS ....63 Color ..........74 Shooting Menu ........63 USING THE MENU BUTTON ..75 Expo Metering .......64 Shoot Settings ........76 Image Size ........65 Quality ..........76 Video Quality .........66 AF Assist Beam ......77 (Optical Image Stabilization) ..67 Digital Zoom ........77 Continuous AF .......67...
  • Page 12 General Settings ........83 APPENDICES ......91 Sound Settings ......83 Product Specifications ......91 Power Saver ........84 Prompts and Warning Messages ..95 Language ........84 Troubleshooting ........100 World Time ........84 Date & Time ........85 LCD Brightness......85 Connection Settings ......85 Connecting and Transferring Files to your Computer ....86 File Settings ..........87 Format ...........87 Copy to Card ........88...

  • Page 13: Getting Ready

    GETTING READY Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer first or our customer service center. AA Alkaline Battery x4 Micro USB Cable Neck Strap Lens Cap With Strap...

  • Page 14: Installing Lens Cap And Neck Strap

    Installing Lens Cap and Neck Strap...

  • Page 15: Part Names

    Part Names 11 12 1 Micro USB Port 6 Mode Dial 10 Microphone 2 Zoom Lever 7 AF Assist Beam / 11 Battery Cover Lock Self-timer Lamp 3 Shutter Button 12 Battery Door Cover 4 Strap Eyelet 8 Flash Lamp 13 Tripod Socket 5 Power Switch 9 Lens...
  • Page 16 22 23 14 LCD 19 Indicator Lamp 25 [ ] Delete Button / Self-timer Button / 15 Speaker Menu Button Arrow Button (Down) Exposure “I” Button Compensation Button 22 [ ] AF Button / 26 [ ] Macro Button / Arrow Button (Up) Arrow Button (Left) Continuous Shot...

  • Page 17: Installing Aa Batteries And Sd Memory Card

    Installing AA Batteries and SD Memory Card 1. Open the battery cover door. 2. Insert 4 AA batteries into the battery slot in the correct direction as shown in the following diagram: Please use brand name batteries (such as Energizer®, Duracell® or equivalent) for optimal performance.
  • Page 18 3. Insert the memory card into the 4. Close the battery cover door. memory card slot as shown in the diagram: Write Protection Toggle Switch A memory card (SD / SDHC / SDXC) is necessary to store photos and videos and not included in all camera packaging.

  • Page 19: Turning Camera On And Off

    Turning Camera On and Off Slide the Power Switch to turn the camera on/off. Power Switch When the power is off, press and hold the playback button to power on and enter Playback mode.

  • Page 20: How To Take Pictures

    How to Take Pictures 1. Hold the camera with both hands, being careful to not block the flash and lens with fingers. 2. Point the lens toward the object you want to take a picture of, and then frame it with the LCD. 3.

  • Page 21: Set Your Language, Date/Time

    Set your Language, Date/Time Set your Language, Date/Time after the First Power-On 1. When you turn the camera on for the first time, the language selection screen appears. 2. Press the [ ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] buttons to select your desired language.

  • Page 22: Resetting Your Language

    Resetting your Language After you set your language for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset your language. 1. Press the button, press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2.

  • Page 23: Resetting Date/Time

    Resetting Date/Time After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time. 1. Press the button, press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 2.

  • Page 24: Mode Overview

    MODE OVERVIEW LCD Display Overview of the Screen Icons in Shooting Mode 10 1112 14 15 x3.1 1234 00:56:00 F3.9 1/60 -2.3 EV 400 ISO 1 Shutter Speed 9 Shooting Mode 15 Battery Status Maximum Record Time 2 Aperture Value 10 Macro Mode 16 White Balance 3 OIS...

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Screen Icons In Movie Mode

    Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode x3.1 00:56:00 -0.3 EV 1 OIS Self-timer 11 Color Effect 2 Focus Frame 12 Video Quality Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever) 3 Expo Metering 13 Maximum Record Time 4 Single-AF Memory Card / Exposure Compensation Built-In Memory...

  • Page 26: Overview Of The Screen Icons In Playback Mode

    Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode 9 10 1/45 1/45 00:01:23 00:01:23 2024 2024 02-25 02-25 15:37 15:37 1 Record Time DPOF File Icon 12 Image Zone 2 Video Quality File Protection Icon 13 Playback Type 3 Display Mode 14 Deletion Memory Space (indicating the 4 Touch-up...

  • Page 27: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the Mode Dial This camera provides a convenient Mode Shutter priority Dial that allows you to manually switch Setting allows you to adjust the shutter between different modes with ease. speed / EV value and ISO value. The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed and ISO value to get the most appropriate exposure value.

  • Page 28: Face Beautifier

    Face Beautifier This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin softening touches and eye brightening capabilities. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to select Face Beautifier Mode ( 2. Press the button and press the [ ] / [ ] button to select 3.

  • Page 29: Wireless Mode

    The camera and the smart device can only be connected one to one. Downloading the APP package: Download a dedicated installation package from the application store (APP name: Minolta ProShot ) and then install it. • ANDROID devices : Search and download the APP “Minolta ProShot”...
  • Page 30 Wireless Mode Setting pre-connected device for the Wireless Mode following serial number: SSID: MINOLTA MN26Z_**** WPA2 PSK: XXXXXXXX Change Password Cancel Wi-Fi Minolta MN... Minolta MN...
  • Page 31 Every MN26Z camera is shipped with Settings of Smart Device: a default factory wireless network 1. Enable the wireless network of smart password that is randomized and device and then search surrounding unique to that camera and will not wireless network devices. change unless you wish to reset 2.
  • Page 32 Display of Wireless network Connection To disconnect from wireless network: Status: Wireless Mode The wireless network has successfully connected but APP is not enabled. Disconnect from device? Connected with device MAC Address : xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx • No: Keep wireless network Disconnect connected and back to previous page.
  • Page 33 Disconnected from smart device wireless network: The name of this camera can be changed under wireless network settings. 1. In other modes, press the button, Wi-Fi Minolta MN... press the [ ] / [ ] button to Minolta MN... select . Press the...
  • Page 34 [MINOLTA MN26Z_XXXX]. Change the name of DSC device through typing. APP Operating Instructions DSC Device Refer to the "Minolta ProShot User Manual" located on the web: MINOLTA MN26Z_XXXX Americas Name between 1-18 Letters Name between 1-18 Letters...

  • Page 35: Scene Mode

    Scene Mode You can select an appropriate mode from the 13 scene modes according to the type of environment you are shooting in. The camera then automatically configures the most appropriate settings for the best possible photos. 1. Rotate the Mode Dial to , press the [ ] / [ ] button to select a scene, and...
  • Page 36 Panorama Mode This feature allows you to capture a panoramic view that will have significantly more content than a single photograph. Follow the arrow while keeping the camera F3.3 1/50 Cancel Save steady to seamlessly shoot an ultra-wide scene of up to 360 degrees. 4.
  • Page 37 Panoramic image can be played Shooting effect will be influenced if back by the method of flash playing. object is moving too fast or too close. Please see the animation panoramic Pet Mode playback on page 60. 1. It defaults to enabling the auto shoot after entering the Pet Mode.
  • Page 38 Snow Landscape For subjects in the snow. Reduce Speed adjusted for brilliant images. underexposure. Sunset Party For sunsets. Captures subjects in strong For subjects at night without using a sunlight. Use of a tripod or a flat surface to tripod. Capture sharp shots without blur. rest the camera on is recommended with this setting.

  • Page 39: Movie Mode

    Movie Mode Switch to this mode to record videos. 1. Press down the Shutter Button to start recording. 2. Once you are finished, press the Fast Video Recording Button or the Shutter Button to stop recording and return to the shooting screen. Custom Settings The user can store frequently used shooting modes;...
  • Page 40 For setting under other modes (use this method to select a different custom setting): 1. Select any mode to be stored. Set your desired parameters in the current mode. 2. Press the button, press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select , and press the button to enter the menu.

  • Page 41: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle the Zoom Lever of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures. Zoom Indicator x6.3 Zoom Lever When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital Zoom, release and turn the Zoom...

  • Page 42: Using The Display Button

    Using the Display Button Mode: Press the button to switch among 3 screens. Function Message Display No Message Display x3.6 1234 00:56:00 F3.9 1/60 -2.3 EV 400 ISO Display with Grid and Histogram x3.6 1234 00:56:00 F3.9 1/60 -2.3 EV 400 ISO...
  • Page 43 Mode: Press the button to display the playback screen, press the button to switch among 3 screens. Function Message Display No Message Display 1/45 2024 02-25 15:37 Detailed Message Display F3.9 EV-0.3 ISO400 1/60 2024 02-25 15:37 000-0110...

  • Page 44: Focus Setting

    Focus Setting In different photo shooting modes, you can select different focus methods. 1. Press the [ ] button to enter the Focus menu. Single-AF 2. Press the [ ] / [ ] button to select the following 3 modes: •...

  • Page 45: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press the [ ] button to enter the Macro menu. Macro Off 2.

  • Page 46: Self-Timer Mode

    Self-timer Mode Using this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The camera can be set to shoot after 2 seconds, 10 seconds after pressing the shutter or when a smile is detected. 1. Press the [ ] button to enter the Self-timer menu. Self-timer Off 2.

  • Page 47: Flash Mode

    When enabling the Self-timer, pressing the shutter or the [ ] button can disable the Self-timer and return to the shooting screen while keeping the Self-timer setting. When enabling the Smile Detection, pressing the Shutter Button or the button can disable the Self-timer and return to the shooting screen while keeping the Self- timer Smile setting.
  • Page 48 3. Press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the following 6 modes: • Force Off Flash is turned off. • Flash Auto Camera flash goes off automatically based on existing light conditions. • Fill Flash The flash goes off when a picture is taken, supplementing the existing light in a scene and helping to eliminate shadows.

  • Page 49: Wb (White Balance) Mode

    WB (White Balance) Mode The white balance function allows adjustment of the color temperature for different light sources. 1. Press the button to enter the White Balance menu. 2. Press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the following 8 modes: •...

  • Page 50: Continuous Shot Mode

    Continuous Shot Mode Use this setting to perform Continuous Shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the Shutter Button down. 1. Press the button to enter the Continuous Shot menu. Single 2. Press the [ ] / [ ] button to select the following 5 modes: •...

  • Page 51: Exposure Compensation Functions Setting

    Exposure Compensation Functions Setting The EV Function Menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV (Exposure Value) Adjustment, ISO, Shutter Adjustment, Aperture Adjustment, etc. Using the appropriate Function Settings can improve your pictures. Please follow the steps below to set: 1.

  • Page 52: Ev Adjustment

    EV Adjustment Set up Exposure Compensation to adjust the picture brightness. If there is very high contrast between the photographed object and the background, the brightness of the picture can be adjusted as necessary. The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -3.0 to EV +3.0. ISO Adjustment ISO allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera sensor.

  • Page 53: Color Effects

    Color Effects The image color setting allows you to select different effects. 1. Press the button to enter the image Color setting menu. 2. Press the [ ] / [ ] button to select the image color setting options. Normal Activate Continuous Shot / HDR ( Mode) •...
  • Page 54 Mode • Normal • Partial Color-Yellow • Vivid • Partial Color-Green • Japan Style • Negative • Italian Style • Dreamy • French Style • Vignetting • Punk • Salon • Black and White • Fish Eye • Sepia • Reflection •...

  • Page 55: Using Quick Recording

    Using Quick Recording In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to begin recording video. x3.6 x3.6 00:56:00 00:56:00 00:00:06 00:00:06 Once you are finished, press the button again to stop recording. The camera will save the video and return to the shooting screen.
  • Page 56 Options in the shooting mode (O: Available X: Unavailable) Shooting Modes Options O O O O O O O O O O Aperture Shutter If each option is available in the mode set to , the option is available in mode;...

  • Page 57: Playback

    PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos For viewing taken photos and videos on the LCD: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD. 2. Press the [ ] / [ ] button to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the built-in memory or on the Memory Card.

  • Page 58: Thumbnail View

    Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom Lever counter to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. W Zoom Out T Zoom In 1. Slide the Zoom Lever to switch between 3 x 3 and 4 x 4 thumbnails. 2.
  • Page 59 • For Date Mode or Cont. Photo Mode 1. Press the button to display the playback screen and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Select and press the button to confirm. 3. Press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select 4.

  • Page 60: Using Zoom Playback (For Still Pictures Only)

    Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When playing back photos, you can also use the Zoom Lever to zoom in on the photos 2 to 8 times their original magnification. 1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode. 2.

  • Page 61: Animation Panorama Play

    Animation Panorama Play Panoramic Animation Playing is to play full size image in accordance with the shooting direction. After playing, it will automatically return to the static screen of panoramic image. 1. Press the button to enter Playback Screen. 2. Press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select animated panoramic photos.

  • Page 62: Slideshow

    Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored images as a slideshow. 1. Press the button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the [ ] / [ ] button to select Slideshow Playing and then press the button to enter slide option. 3.

  • Page 63: Deleting Photos And Videos

    Deleting Photos and Videos In Playback Mode, press the [ ] button to delete your photos and videos. To delete photos or videos: 1. Press the button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the [ ] / [ ] button to select the photos or videos to be deleted. 3.

  • Page 64: Using The Menus

    USING THE MENUS Shooting Menu Mode: 1. In Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Shooting Menu. • Expo Metering • Image Size • Video Quality • OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) • Continuous AF • Beautifier • HDR (High Dynamic Range) •...

  • Page 65: Expo Metering

    Expo Metering Use this setting to select the “target” size of the camera’s field of view to be metered. Expo Metering: AiAE • AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE) Evaluates the light intensity at multiple points in the frame and automatically determines the best value for the light meter. •...

  • Page 66: Image Size

    Image Size The Size Setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the photo image quality. Size: High quality printing 20M Size: High quality printing 18M Size: Full size printing 15M Size: 16:9 display 10M Size: Poster printing...

  • Page 67: Video Quality

    Video Quality Set the image resolution used during * The longest recording time is 29 video recording. minutes at one time. When recording in higher pixel resolutions for extended periods of time, this can cause the camera to generate heat. This is not a camera Size: 1080p 30fps malfunction.

  • Page 68: (Optical Image Stabilization)

    OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Continuous AF This mode can help reduce photo blur Use the Continuous AF setting to be able caused by unintentional shaking, or low to continuously focus automatically when light. taking pictures. OIS: Off Cont.AF: Off • Cont.AF: Off •...

  • Page 69: Beautifier

    Beautifier HDR (High Dynamic Range) Select the effect for Face Beautifier Mode. Use this setting to control wide dynamic image range when taking static pictures. Photos with extreme contrast of bright and dark areas will still maintain Skin Soften distinguishable detail and depth. (Suggest using tripod) Effect 1 •...

  • Page 70: Scene

    Scene Menu Select a scene mode under SCN Mode. Press SET To Enter Press SET To Select Scene Menu Portrait Press the button to enter the menu. Quality Best AF Assist Beam Digital Zoom Date Imprint Quick Review...
  • Page 71 Options in the Shooting Mode (O: Available X: Unavailable) Shooting Modes Options Others Expo Metering Image Size 2M O 5M O Video Quality Continuous AF Face Beautifier Scene Menu If each option is available in the mode set to , the option is available in mode;...

  • Page 72: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Display Mode Mode: 1. Press the button to display the playback screen and press the button to enter the menu. • Display Mode • Normal Mode: Display all images. • Touch-up • Rotate Normal Mode: Display all images. •...

  • Page 73: Hdr

    Touch-up With the HDR function, pictures that are The playback beauty feature allows for overexposed may be corrected to optimize beautification using three individual the highlights and lowlights captured effects. to more accurately represent the actual scene. Red-Eye Reduction : Red-Eye Reduction : Skin Soften : HDR : Eye Brightening...

  • Page 74: Rotate

    Rotate Resize You can use this setting to change the This setting allows you to resize a picture to orientation of the picture. a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture. Turn Right Resize To 1024x768 : Turn Right : Resize to 1024x768 Resize to 1024x680 : Turn Left...

  • Page 75: Color

    Color This setting allows you to change the picture color effect. The file is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together with the original photo. Cancel Partial Color- • Cancel • Punk (4M) • • Salon Yellow Partial Color- •...

  • Page 76: Using The Menu Button

    USING THE MENU BUTTON Mode: In each mode (except for the Wireless Mode), press the button, press the [ ] buttons to select and then press the button to enter the menu. Press SET To Enter Menu Press the [ ] / [ ] button to select the item to be set and then press the ] button to enter the menu.

  • Page 77: Shoot Settings

    Shoot Settings Quality The Quality setting can be used to adjust 1. Press the [ button to enter the image compression ratio. the Shoot Settings menu. Quality Best Quality Best Fine AF Assist Beam Normal Digital Zoom Date Imprint Quick Review •...

  • Page 78: Af Assist Beam

    AF Assist Beam Date Imprint In a darker environment, the AF assist Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo beam setting can be turned on for better image. focus. Date AF Assist Beam Date/Time Date Imprint Digital Zoom This setting is for adjusting digital zoom. If this function is disabled, only optical zoom can be used.

  • Page 79: Quick Review

    Quick Review Custom Settings This option enables a quick review of Custom settings stores the current movie images immediately after capture. shooting mode and its parameters. The stored Each picture will be displayed on the mode and parameters are automatically used LCD screen per the selections below.

  • Page 80: Playback Settings

    Playback Settings Protect To prevent any pictures or videos from being 1. Press the [ button to enter accidentally erased, use this setting to lock the Playback Settings menu. one or all of the files. Protect Protect Date Folder Delete Cont.

  • Page 81: Delete

    Delete You can delete one or all photo/video files. The “ ” indicator means a file is protected. File protection must be removed before a file can be deleted. Deleting files will cause DPOF Delete Date Folder settings to be reset. Cont.

  • Page 82: Dpof

    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select a group of pictures that you would like to print and will save your selection on the memory card so that you can use the memory card to print without having to individually specify the photos you want to print.

  • Page 83: Trim

    Trim The Trim setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures. 1. Select [Yes] to confirm trim. Toggle the Zoom Lever to select the aspect ratio and press the ] / [ ] / [ ] / [ ] buttons to adjust the part you want to trim.

  • Page 84: General Settings

    General Settings Sound Settings With this setting you may adjust the sound 1. Press the [ button to enter volume. the General Settings menu. Sound Settings Sound Settings Volume Power Saver Auto Language English World Time Home Date & Time 2024.02.15 00:00 Back 2.

  • Page 85: Power Saver

    Power Saver Language This setting allows you to save power Refer to the “Reset your language” section and get the maximum possible running on page 21. time for your camera's batteries. Turn the World Time LCD and camera off automatically after a consecutive period of inactivity.

  • Page 86: Date & Time

    Date & Time Connection Settings Refer to the “Reset Date/Time” section on Press the [ button to enter the page 22. Connection Settings menu. LCD Brightness Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD. LCD Brightness Normal Normal You can use a Micro USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer or other device.

  • Page 87: Connecting And Transferring Files To Your Computer

    Connecting and Transferring Files to your Computer The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file. Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a computer: 1.

  • Page 88: File Settings

    File Settings Format Please note: formatting enables you to 1. Press the [ button to enter delete all contents on the memory card the File Settings menu. and camera’s built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files. Format Format Copy to Card Doing so will clear all data.

  • Page 89: Copy To Card

    Copy to Card File Numbering Use this setting to copy the files stored in After you take a picture or video clip, the built-in memory to a memory card. the camera will save it with a sequential number. You can use this to reset the file numbering to 1.

  • Page 90: Reset

    Reset FW Version Use this setting to restore the camera to Use this setting to view the current camera its original default settings. firmware version. Reset FW Version Current Ver: V X.X Reset camera settings to factory defaults. Back When there is a new firmware version in the memory card, select [Yes] to update.

  • Page 91: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings 1. Press the [ button to enter DSC Device the menu. The default name of DSC device is [MINOLTA MN26Z_XXXX]. Change the name of DSC device through typing. DSC Device Meanings of Interface Icons: MINOLTA MN26Z_XXXX Icon Description...

  • Page 92: Appendices

    APPENDICES Product Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Type 1/2.3” BSI CMOS Image Sensor Effective Pixels 20.68 Megapixels Total Pixels 21.14 Megapixels Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 111.8 mm (Tele) 35 mm Film Equivalent 24 mm (Wide) — 624 mm (Tele) F number F3.7 (Wide) —...
  • Page 93 (4:3) (3:2) (16:9) 20MP: 5184 × 3888 18MP: 5184 × 3456 15MP: 5120 × 2880 10MP: 3648 × 2736 2MP: 1920 × 1080 Still Image Number of 5MP: 2592 × 1944 Recording 3MP: 2048 × 1536 Pixels 0.3MP: 640 × 480 1920 ×...
  • Page 94 Scan Panorama Up to 360° LCD Display 3.0 inch (460k Pixels) Image Auto Rotation ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600/3200 Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 25-point), Object Tracking, AF Method Face-Detection Exposure Metering Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Method Spot (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE Program AE (AE-Lock Available), Shutter Prior AE, Exposure Control Method Aperture Prior AE...
  • Page 95 Flash Method Pop-up (Manual) Flash Force Off, Flash Auto, Fill Flash, Slow Sync., Flash Modes Slow Sync.+Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Internal Memory: Approx. 15MB Recording Media SD / SDHC / SDXC Card (Up to 512GB Support) [MMC Card not supported] Multi-Language Support 11 Languages Jacks USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB) Wireless...

  • Page 96: Prompts And Warning Messages

    Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action The camera batteries are depleted. Replace the AA batteries. Warning! Battery It is a warning indicating that the The camera will shut exhausted. camera is going to shut off. down in 2 seconds. The lens is jammed or some foreign Turn the camera off and Lens obstruction,...
  • Page 97 Message Description Action Warning! Do not The message appears turn off your The message disappears after the during the firmware camera during camera update and restart. update process. update! The message will disappear after 2 Battery Battery has reached a seconds.
  • Page 98 Message Description Action Either delete photos or videos The memory of the SD card to create room on the card, or Card Full ! is full. replace with another card that has available memory. The camera’s internal Erase files or insert a memory Memory Full ! memory is full.
  • Page 99 Message Description Action When a card lower than Class 10 is recording movie above HD, it Replace SD card with a Class 10 Slow access may be accessed slowly and the or higher card. recording will not be continued. Turn off the camera. Remove and reinsert the SD card and Cannot write to The camera cannot write to the...
  • Page 100 Message Description Action The message will No red-eye is detected when disappear after 2 seconds No Red-Eye Detected! selecting Red-Eye Removal in and return to the Touch- Playback Touch-up. up menu. The message will During Playback by Date, the Too many pictures for disappear after 2 seconds images exceed specifications so fast processing.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution The battery has been Replace new batteries. depleted. Camera does not turn on The batteries are not Correctly reinstall the batteries. inserted correctly. Replace new batteries. Camera turns Make sure the camera is actually off suddenly The batteries have been shutting off and not entering during...
  • Page 102 Problem Possible Causes Solution Release the write lock Cannot write to the The memory card has been of the memory card or memory card locked. replace with another card. The number of pictures or folders Too many movies in the memory card exceed the Delete unwanted files.

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