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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • 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 - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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.
  • 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 MN40Z 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 Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the camera for long periods of time. If this camera is not in use for a long period of time, please keep it in a dry and clean storage location.
  • Page 7 When you install the battery, align the battery markings according to the positive and negative markings inside the camera battery compartment. Never force the battery into the battery compartment. Safety Notes for SD Memory Card We highly suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance and reliability.

  • 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 Resetting Date/Time....22 MODE OVERVIEW ....23 SAFETY NOTES .......4 LCD Display ........23 CONTENTS ......8 Overview of the Screen Icons in Shooting Mode......23 GETTING READY ....12 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode .......24 Accessories Included ......12 Overview of the Screen Icons in Installing Lens Cap and Playback Mode ......25...
  • Page 10 Scene Mode .....34 Color Effects ........52 Using Quick Recording ....54 Movie Mode .......38 Custom Settings ....38 PLAYBACK......56 BASIC OPERATION ....40 Viewing Photos and Videos ....56 Thumbnail View .......57 Using the Zoom Function ....40 Using Zoom Playback Using the Display Button ....41 (for still pictures only) .....59 Focus Setting ........43 Animation Panorama Play ....60...
  • Page 11 Beautifier ........68 Quick Review ......78 HDR (High Dynamic Range) ..68 Custom Settings ......78 Scene ..........69 Playback Settings ......79 Menu ..........69 Protect ........79 Playback Menu ........71 Delete .........80 Display Mode ......71 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ..81 HDR..........72 Trim ..........82 Touch-up ........72 General Settings ......83 Rotate .........73 Sound Settings ......83...
  • Page 12 Format ........87 Copy to Card ......88 File Numbering ......88 Reset ...........89 FW Version .........89 Wireless Settings ......90 APPENDICES ......91 Product Specifications ....91 Prompts and Warning Messages ..95 Troubleshooting ......100...

  • 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 5 6 7 8 1 Zoom Lever 5 Strap Eyelet 10 Flash Lamp 2 Shutter Button 6 Power Switch 11 Lens Exposure Continuous Shot Button 12 Tripod Socket Compensation 8 Mode Dial 13 Battery Cover Lock Button 9 AF Assist Beam / 14 Battery Door Cover Self-timer Lamp 4 Micro USB Port...
  • Page 16 15 Speaker Menu Button 26 [ ] Delete Button / Self-timer Button / 16 LCD “I” Button Arrow Button (Down) 17 Flash Button 23 [ ] AF Button / Arrow Button (Up) 18 Microphone 27 [ ] Macro Button / Arrow Button (Left) Fast Video SET Button...

  • 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 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 21 Video Quality 2 Aperture Value 10 Macro Mode 16 White Balance 22 Maximum Record Time...

  • 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 Zoom Display 12 Video Quality (By turning the Zoom Lever) 3 Expo Metering 13 Maximum Record Time 4 Single-AF Memory Card / 14 Exposure 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 2023 2023 12-25 12-25 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 Memory Space (indicating the 14 Deletion current number of photos and...

  • Page 27: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the Mode Dial Shutter priority Setting allows you to adjust the shutter This camera provides a convenient Mode speed / EV value and ISO value. The Dial that allows you to manually switch camera automatically sets the aperture between different modes with ease. 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. in Google play, and install it following the instructions on the interface.
  • Page 30 Wireless Mode Setting pre-connected device for the Wireless Mode following serial number: SSID: MINOLTA MN40Z_**** WPA2 PSK: XXXXXXXX Change Password Cancel Wi-Fi Minolta MN... Minolta MN... * To ensure a stable connection, please...
  • Page 31 Every MN40Z camera is shipped Settings of Smart Device: with a default factory wireless 1. Enable the wireless network of smart network password that is device and then search surrounding randomized and unique to that wireless network devices. camera and will not change unless 2.
  • Page 32 Display of Wireless network Connection To disconnect from wireless network: Status: The wireless network has successfully Wireless Mode connected but APP is not enabled. Disconnect from device? Connected with device MAC Address : xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx Disconnect connected and back to previous page. The wireless network has successfully connected and APP is enabled.
  • Page 33 The name of this camera can be changed under wireless network settings. Settings Wi-Fi 1. In other modes, press the button, Minolta MN... Minolta MN... press the [ ] / [ ] button to select . Press the button to Disconnected, please check wireless network device and try again.
  • Page 34 The default name of DSC device is Address of this camera. [MINOLTA MN40Z_XXXX]. Change the name of DSC device through typing. APP Operating Instructions Refer to the "Minolta ProShot User DSC Device Manual" located on the web: MINOLTA MN40Z_XXXX Americas...

  • 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,...
  • 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 F3.3 1/50 Cancel Save while keeping the camera steady to seamlessly shoot an ultra-wide scene of 4.
  • Page 37 Panoramic image can be played Objects shall be moved only from back by the method of flash left to the right in order to be playing. Please see the animation recorded. Objects moving from panoramic playback on page 60. other directions would not be recorded.
  • 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 tripod. Capture sharp shots without to rest the camera on is recommended blur.

  • 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...

  • 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 2023 12-25 15:37 Detailed Message Display F2.9 -0.3 EV 1/60 400 ISO 2023 12-25 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: Single-AF The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD to help you focus on the subject.

  • 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: Fluorescent CWF Daylight Incandescent...

  • 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: Single...

  • 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) Normal...
  • 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 Partial Color-Red 4 Grids - Stylish (2M) Partial Color-Blue Sketch Mode Normal Partial Color-Red Vivid Partial Color-Blue Black and White Partial Color-Yellow...

  • 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 X O X X O X O O O O O O O O X O O X O O O O O O O O X O O X X O X...

  • 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) Scene Menu Different features are enabled for each mode, please refer to page 70 of this manual for details.

  • 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. Spot For metering the block displayed in the center of the screen.

  • 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 If the recorded video segment/file exceeds 4GB: Set the image resolution used during 1) The camera will automatically video recording. generate a new separate file(s) sequentially and will continue recording until the SD memory card is full. 2) Each sequential recorded file Size: 1080p 30fps of 4GB (max) will be a separate file and cannot be played back...

  • 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 caused by unintentional shaking, or low able to continuously focus automatically light. when taking pictures. OIS: Off Cont.AF: Off Cont.AF: Off OIS: Off Cont.AF: On OIS: On...

  • Page 69: Beautifier

    Beautifier HDR (High Dynamic Range) Select the effect for Face Beautifier Use this setting to control wide dynamic Mode. image range when taking static pictures. Photos with extreme contrast of bright and dark areas will still maintain distinguishable detail and depth. (Suggest using tripod) Skin Soften 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 O 2M O 5M O Video Quality X Continuous 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. Resize Color Date Mode: Arranged by date. Menu Cont.Photo Mode: Arranged by Cont.Photo Group.

  • Page 73: Hdr

    Touch-up With the HDR function, pictures that The playback beauty feature allows for are overexposed may be corrected to beautification using three individual optimize the highlights and lowlights effects. captured 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 This setting allows you to resize a picture to the 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 Cancel Punk (4M) Partial Color- Salon Yellow Vivid Black and White Partial Color- Fish Eye Green...

  • 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 Functions that can be enabled are 20M Average File Size: 6.5MB different under each mode.

  • 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 image. better 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 Custom settings stores the current movie review of images immediately shooting mode and its parameters. after capture. Each picture will be The stored mode and parameters are displayed on the LCD screen per automatically used in Custom Settings mode.

  • Page 80: Playback Settings

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

  • Page 81: Delete

    Delete The “ ” indicator means a file You can delete one or all photo/video is protected. File protection must files. be removed before a file can be deleted. Deleting files will cause DPOF settings to be reset. Delete Date Folder 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 1. Press the [ button to enter sound volume. the General Settings menu. Sound Settings Sound Settings Volume Power Saver Auto Language English World Time Home Date & Time 2023.12.25 00:00 Back 2.

  • Page 85: Power Saver

    Power Saver Language This setting allows you to save power Refer to the “Reset your language” and get the maximum possible running section on page 21. time for your camera's batteries. Turn World Time the 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 Press the [ button to enter on page 22. the 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.

  • 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 After you take a picture or video clip, in the built-in memory to a memory the camera will save it with a sequential card. 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 its original default settings. camera 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 DSC Device The default name of DSC device is 1. Press the [ button to enter [MINOLTA MN40Z_XXXX]. Change the the menu. name of DSC device through typing. Meanings of Interface Icons: DSC Device Icon Description MINOLTA MN40Z_XXXX...

  • 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) — 172 mm (Tele) 35 mm Film Equivalent 24 mm (Wide) — 960 mm (Tele) F number F3.0 (Wide) —...
  • Page 93 (4:3) (3:2) (16:9) 20MP: 5184 × 3888 18MP: 5184 × 3456 15MP: 5120 × 2880 Still 10MP: 3648 × 2736 Number 2MP: 1920 × 1080 Image 5MP: 2592 × 1944 3MP: 2048 × 1536 Recording 0.3MP: 640 × 480 Pixels 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 Exposure Control Program AE (AE-Lock Available), Shutter Prior AE, Method...
  • 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 Replace the AA The camera batteries are depleted. Warning! Battery batteries. The camera It is a warning indicating that the exhausted. will shut down in 2 camera is going to shut off. seconds. The lens is jammed or some foreign Turn the camera off Lens obstruction,...
  • Page 97 Message Description Action Warning! Do not The message appears turn off your The message disappears after during the firmware camera during the camera update and restart. update process. update! The message will disappear after Battery Battery has reached a 2 seconds. temperature is too temperature that is not Let the battery cool before...
  • 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 memory Erase files or insert a memory Memory Full ! is full.
  • Page 99 Message Description Action Turn off the camera. Remove and reinsert the SD card and Cannot write The camera cannot write to turn the camera on to try again. to SD card. the SD card. Check if the SD card is in a locked position, or if the memory is full.
  • Page 100 Message Description Action The message will No red-eye is detected when No Red-Eye disappear after 2 seconds selecting Red-Eye Removal in Detected! and return to the Touch-up Playback Touch-up. menu. During Playback by Date, the The message will Too many pictures images exceed specifications disappear after 2 seconds for fast processing.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution The battery has been Camera does depleted. Replace new batteries. not turn on The batteries are not Correctly reinstall the batteries. inserted correctly. Replace new batteries. Make sure the camera is actually Camera turns shutting off and not entering off suddenly The batteries have been Power Save Mode, where the...
  • Page 102 Problem Possible Causes Solution Cannot Release the write lock The memory card has been write to the of the memory card or locked. memory card replace with another card. The number of pictures or folders Too many in the memory card exceed the movies to Delete unwanted files.
  • Page 103 HDR- High Dynamic Range HDR captures three photos taken at different exposure levels and combines them into one photo. This optimizes all the details of the object or scene in the photo. Even the features in darker areas can be viewed clearly. (The following pictures are an example of HDR composition.) Underexposed Normal exposure...
  • Page 104 © 2023 Elite Brands Inc. All Rights Reserved. DISTRIBUTED AND MANUFACTURED UNDER LICENSE BY ELITE BRANDS INC. Minolta is a registered trademark of JMM Lee Properties, LLC and is used in the United States by Elite Brands Inc. under license.