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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2783-11 SY-A209...
  • Page 2 EFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before October, 2002. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.
  • Page 3 OR PROPER AND SAFE USE NP-200 Lithium-ion batteries The DiMAGE Xi operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium- ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. DANGER •...
  • Page 4 OR PROPER AND SAFE USE WARNING • Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. • If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and discontinue charging immediately.
  • Page 5 • Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. • Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. • Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident. •...
  • Page 6 OR PROPER AND SAFE USE CAUTION • Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered in the recording-mode section between pages 20 and 29, and the playback-mode section between pages 54 and 60.
  • Page 8 ABLE OF CONTENTS Special focusing situations ......................25 Flash modes ..........................26 Flash range - Automatic operation ..................27 Flash signals..........................27 Navigating the recording-mode menu ..................28 Drive modes ..........................30 Single-frame advance ....................30 Continuous advance ....................31 Self-timer........................32 Movie recording ......................33 Audio recording......................34 Image size ..........................35 Image quality ...........................36 The frame counter and memory card capacity ...............37 White balance..........................38...
  • Page 9 Deleting single images ......................55 Display button - playback mode ....................56 Enlarged playback ........................57 Navigating the playback-mode menu ..................58 Frame-selection screen ......................60 Audio captioning ........................61 Deleting image and audio files ....................62 Locking image and audio files ....................63 About DPOF ..........................64 Creating a DPOF print order ....................64 E-mail copy ..........................66 Folder name..........................67 File # memory..........................68...

  • Page 10: Names Of Parts

    AMES OF PARTS * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 90). Flash (p. 26) Main switch Self-timer lamp (p.
  • Page 11 Viewfinder* Indicator lamp (p. 87) Left key Right key Zoom lever (p. 21) Mode switch Recording mode (p. 20) Playback mode (p. 54) LCD monitor* Speaker Enter button Menu button Flash-mode/delete button (p. 26, 55) Display button (p. 52, 56) AV-out-terminal/USB-port cover...

  • Page 12: Getting Up And Running

    ETTING UP AND RUNNING GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers how to prepare your camera for use. Details on the use and installation of the battery and memory card are given as well as how to attach the hand strap and optional AC adapter. Charging the lithium-ion battery Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged.

  • Page 13: Changing The Lithium-Ion Battery

    Changing the lithium-ion battery This digital camera uses one NP-200 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should be turned off. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the bottom of the camera to release the safety catch (1).

  • Page 14: Battery-Condition Indicator

    ETTING UP AND RUNNING Battery-condition indicator This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD monitor. The icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery icon - the battery is fully charged. This icon is displayed for three seconds when the camera is on or switched between the recording or play- back mode.

  • Page 15: Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)

    AC adapter (sold separately) Do not change the power supply while the camera is on. Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use.

  • Page 16: Installing And Removing A Memory Card

    ETTING UP AND RUNNING Installing and removing a memory card Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not orange and blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate.

  • Page 17: About Memory Cards

    About memory cards The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer. The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent image Write- data from being deleted.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    ETTING UP AND RUNNING Setting the date and time After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of record- ing.
  • Page 19 Press the menu button to active the playback Basic Setup 1 Setup 2 menu. LCD brightness Power off 3 min. Use the right key to highlight the setup 1 tab at the top of the menu. Audio signals Date/Time set Use the zoom lever to highlight the Date format YYYY/MM/DD date/time-set menu option.

  • Page 20: Recording Mode

    ECORDING MODE RECORDING MODE This section covers the basic recording operation as well as advanced recording functions. To start using the camera, read pages 20 through 29. Many of the recording functions are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation section.

  • Page 21: Using The Zoom Lens

    Using the zoom lens This camera is equipped with a unique 5.7 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is controlled by the zoom lever at the back of the camera. In 35mm photography, focal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide-angle;...

  • Page 22: Lcd Monitor Display - Recording Mode

    ECORDING MODE LCD monitor display - recording mode Microphone indicator Digital zoom (p. 41) Recording mode Image size (p. 35) Flash modes (p. 26) Image quality (p. 36) Exposure compensation (p. 48) Battery-condition indicator(p. 14) White balance (p. 38) Camera-shake warning Camera-sensitivity display (p.

  • Page 23: Basic Recording Operation

    Basic recording operation Turn the camera on and slide the mode switch to the recording position. Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD monitor or cen- ter the subject in the viewfinder. • The focus-lock function (p. 24) can be used with off-center subjects.

  • Page 24: Focus Lock

    ECORDING MODE Focus lock The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button. Place the subject within the monitor focus frame or center the subject in the viewfinder.

  • Page 25: Focus Signals

    Focus signals This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus icon in the lower right cor- ner of the LCD monitor and the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not. Focus confirmed - the LCD monitor focus signal is white and the viewfinder indicator lamp is green and steady.

  • Page 26: Flash Modes

    ECORDING MODE Flash modes The flash can be used when taking still images. To set the flash mode, simply press the flash mode/delete button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed. The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor.

  • Page 27: Flash Range - Automatic Operation

    Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 22). Night portrait - for flash portraits at night.

  • Page 28: Navigating The Recording-Mode Menu

    ECORDING MODE Navigating the recording-mode menu Camera operations and recording functions are controlled on the menu. Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The zoom lever and left and right keys control the cursor and change settings on the menu. The enter button selects menu options and sets adjustments.
  • Page 29 Custom Basic Drive mode Single Digital zoom Continuous Self-timer Movie Instant playback On / Off Audio rec. Voice memo On / Off Image size 2048 X 1536 Sensitivity ISO400 1600 X 1200 ISO200 1280 X 960 ISO100 640 X 480 ISO50 Auto Quality...

  • Page 30: Drive Modes

    ECORDING MODE Drive modes The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Icons indicating the selected drive mode appear on the monitor. The drive mode is selected in the basic section of the recording- mode menu (p. 28). If auto reset (p.40) is active, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance when the camera is turned off.

  • Page 31: Continuous Advance

    Continuous advance The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-quality and image-size setting. With the image-size setting of 2048 X 1536, the maximum rate of capture is 1.6 fps.

  • Page 32: Self-Timer

    ECORDING MODE Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximate- ly ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is selected in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p.

  • Page 33: Movie Recording

    Movie recording The movie-recording drive mode is selected in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28). Movie clips up to approximately thirty-five seconds in length with audio can be recorded. The movie image is 320 X 240 pixels (QVGA) and is recorded at a rate of around 340KB/s.

  • Page 34: Audio Recording

    ECORDING MODE Audio recording 30 minutes of audio can be recorded without an image. The audio-recording drive mode is selected in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28). When the function is active, the live view is replaced with a blue screen. Approximately 31 minutes of audio can be stored on one 16MB memory card.

  • Page 35: Image Size

    Image size Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.

  • Page 36: Image Quality

    ECORDING MODE Image quality This camera has four image-quality settings: super fine, fine, standard, and economy. Always select the desired setting before taking the picture. Image quality is set in the basic section of the recording- mode menu (p. 28). Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the image.

  • Page 37: The Frame Counter And Memory Card Capacity

    The frame counter and memory card capacity The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size and type of card and the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.

  • Page 38: White Balance

    ECORDING MODE White balance White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional pho- tography. One automatic and four preset white-balance setting are avail- able with still image and movie recording.

  • Page 39: Preset White Balance

    Preset white balance Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken. Once set, the effect is immedi- ately visible on the monitor. To record the ambient light, set the flash mode to flash cancel (p. 26). The built-in flash can be used with preset white-balance, but will create a pinkish or blueish cast with the fluorescent and tungsten settings.

  • Page 40: Auto Reset

    ECORDING MODE Auto reset When auto reset is active, the following functions return to their program setting when the camera is turned off: Function Reset to Page Flash mode* Auto Drive mode Single-frame advance White balance Auto Camera sensitivity Auto LCD monitor Full display Spot focus area...

  • Page 41: Digital Zoom

    Digital zoom Assisting the optical zoom is a 2X and 4X digital zoom. The digital zoom is activated in the custom section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom in 0.2 steps up to 2X or 4X.

  • Page 42: Instant Playback

    ECORDING MODE Instant playback After a still image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitor for two seconds before being saved. Instant playback shows the last frame in the series when used with the continuous-advance drive mode (p. 31). When the LCD monitor is turned off (p.

  • Page 43: Voice Memo

    Voice memo Voice memo allows an audio track up to fifteen second to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated in the custom section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28). When the function is active, the white microphone icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. The voice memo must be set before taking a picture.

  • Page 44: Camera Sensitivity - Iso

    ECORDING MODE Camera sensitivity - ISO Four camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivi- ty: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film.

  • Page 45: Lcd Brightness

    LCD brightness The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in eleven levels. After High selecting the LCD brightness option and pressing the enter button on the menu (p. 28, 58), the LCD brightness screen will be displayed. Pressing and holding the display button will also active the LCD bright- ness screen.

  • Page 46: Imprinting The Date And Time

    ECORDING MODE Imprinting the date and time The date of recording can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset: a yellow bar is displayed next the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the imprinting func- tion is active.

  • Page 47: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the date and time It is important to accurately set the clock. When a recording is made, the date and time of the record- ing are saved with the file and are displayed in playback mode or with the DiMAGE Viewer software included on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 48: Exposure Compensation

    ECORDING MODE Exposure compensation The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments with still image and movie recording. The exposure- compensation value will remain in effect until it has been reset. The exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured.

  • Page 49: What Is An Ev

    Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain subjects. Exposure compensation can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 Ev will result in an image with normal tonal val- ues.

  • Page 50: Spot Af

    ECORDING MODE Spot AF The spot AF is used for selective focusing. Both focus and exposure are determined with the spot focus area. Press and hold the enter button (1) to switch between the wide focus frame and the spot focus area.
  • Page 51 When auto reset (p.40) is active, the AF mode will reset to the wide focus frame when the camera is turned off. The spot focus area can be used with movie recording. The focus area must be set before recording. When used with the digital zoom (p.41), spot focus area is enlarged.

  • Page 52: Display Button - Recording Mode

    ECORDING MODE Display button - recording mode The display-information button controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to the next posi- tion each time the button is pressed: full display, live image only, and monitor off. If the display button is pressed and held, the LCD-brightness adjustment screen will appear, see page 45.

  • Page 53: A Short Guide To Photography

    A short guide to photography Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. This guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. The zoom lens does not only affect how large the subject is in the picture, but it also influences the depth of field and perspective.

  • Page 54: Playback Mode

    LAYBACK MODE PLAYBACK MODE This section details how to view and edit images on the camera. Basic operation of the playback mode is covered from page 54 to 60. Detailed descriptions of the playback menu settings follow the menu navigation section. Single-frame playback display Mode indicator Magnification display (p.

  • Page 55: Viewing Images And Playing Back Audio Recordings

    Viewing images and playing back audio recordings Playing back still images, movie clips, and audio recordings is simple. Slide the mode switch to the playback position (1) and use the left and right keys to scroll through the recordings on the memory card (2).

  • Page 56: Display Button - Playback Mode

    LAYBACK MODE Display button - playback mode The display button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. Full display Display button Image only Index playback In index playback, the left and right keys, and zoom lever moves the yellow border around the index thumbnails.

  • Page 57: Enlarged Playback

    Enlarged playback In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged in six steps for closer examination: 1.5X, 2.0X, 2.5X, 3.0X, 3.5X, and 4.0X. With the image to be magnified displayed, press the zoom lever up to activate the enlarged playback mode. •...

  • Page 58: Navigating The Playback-Mode Menu

    LAYBACK MODE Navigating the playback-mode menu In playback mode, simply press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu is used to edit images and control camera operations. Activate the playback-mode menu with the menu button. The “Basic” tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab;...

  • Page 60: Frame-Selection Screen

    LAYBACK MODE Frame-selection screen When a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple image and audio files to be chosen. Pressing the zoom The left and right lever up selects the keys move the frame;...

  • Page 61: Audio Captioning

    Audio captioning A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function will also replace a voice-memo audio track recorded with an image. Audio captions cannot be attached to movie clips, nor can they over rewrite audio recordings. Display the image to which the audio caption will be attached.

  • Page 62: Deleting Image And Audio Files

    LAYBACK MODE Deleting image and audio files Deleting permanently erases the image or audio file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting files. Single, multiple, or all image or audio files on the memory card can be deleted with the playback-mode menu.

  • Page 63: Locking Image And Audio Files

    Locking image and audio files Single, multiple, or all image or audio files on the memory card can be locked. A locked file cannot be erased by a playback menu delete function. Important images should be locked. The lock option has four settings: This frame - The frame displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be locked.

  • Page 64: About Dpof

    LAYBACK MODE About DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF version 1.1. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the card slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc.
  • Page 65 When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the zoom lever to set the number of copies desired. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images saved afterwards on the memory card will not be included in the order.

  • Page 66: E-Mail Copy

    LAYBACK MODE E-mail Copy E-mail copy makes a economy 640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. Images with voice memos are copied with their audio files. Copies of locked images are unlocked. DPOF information is not copied. Movie clips and audio files cannot be copied, and E-mail copies cannot be recopied.

  • Page 67: Folder Name

    Folder name All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names come in two formats: standard and date. Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named 100MLT15. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which will increase by one each time a new folder is created.

  • Page 68: File # Memory

    LAYBACK MODE File Number (#) Memory If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file # memory is disabled, the image file name will have a number one greater than the last image saved in the folder.

  • Page 69: Setting The Menu Language

    Setting the menu language The menu language is set on the setup 2 section of the playback menu. Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch near the shutter-release button (1). Slide the mode switch to the playback position (2). Press the menu button to active the playback menu.

  • Page 70: Formatting Memory Cards

    LAYBACK MODE Formatting memory cards When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted.

  • Page 71: Viewing Images On A Television

    Viewing images on a television It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a AV-out terminal to make the connection using the supplied AV cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL stan- dards.

  • Page 72: Data-Transfer Mode

    TRANSFER MODE DATA-TRANSFER MODE Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual (PDF). The DiMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.

  • Page 73: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting the camera to a computer A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98, 98SE, or Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer (Windows 98 - p.
  • Page 74 TRANSFER MODE Turn on the camera to initiate the USB connection. • While the camera is connected to a computer, the data- transfer screen will be displayed. When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon, or volume, will appear. When using Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window will open requesting instructions on what to do with the image data;...

  • Page 75: Connecting To Windows 98 And 98Se

    Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen.

  • Page 76: Manual Installation

    TRANSFER MODE Manual installation To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a- computer section on page 73. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window will open.
  • Page 77 The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. Click “Next” to install the dri- ver in the system. • One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. • The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary between computers.

  • Page 78: Connecting To Mac Os 8.6

    TRANSFER MODE Connecting to Mac OS 8.6 To access this camera with a computer with Mac OS 8.6, the USB storage support 1.3.5.smi must be installed first. This software is supplied by Apple Computer, Inc. free of charge. It can be downloaded from the Apple web site at http://www.apple.com.

  • Page 79: Changing The Memory Card - Data-Transfer Mode

    Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is attached to a computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not disconnected properly. Windows 98 and 98SE 1.

  • Page 80: Memory Card Folder Organization

    TRANSFER MODE Memory card folder organization Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. To copying images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer.
  • Page 81 Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer. Do not change the name of a file on the card or add a date to the card with a computer. Never format the memory card from the computer;...

  • Page 82: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    TRANSFER MODE Disconnecting the camera from a computer Windows 98 and 98SE Never remove the USB Confirm the indicator lamp is not lit. Turn cable while the viewfinder off the camera and then disconnect the indicator lamp is lit! USB cable. Windows Me, 2000 professional, and XP To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar.

  • Page 83: Macintosh

    The hardware devices to be stopped will be dis- played. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen will appear to indi- cate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” will stop the device. A third and final screen will appear to indicate the camera can be safely discon- nected from the computer;...

  • Page 84: Appendix

    ROUBLESHOOTING This section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Minolta service facility (www.minotasupport.com). Problem Symptom Cause Solution The battery is dead. Recharge the battery (p. 12). The auto-power-off func- Turn the camera on using the tion has shut down the...
  • Page 85 PPENDIX Problem Symptom Cause Solution Make sure the subject is within Subject is too close. the autofocus range of 25cm Focus signal is (0.8ft.) to infinity. red and the viewfinder indicator lamp is green and A special situation is pre- blinking quick- Use the focus-lock function to venting the autofocus...
  • Page 86 ROUBLESHOOTING Problem Symptom Cause Solution Subject Viewfinder was used for framing. Parallax appears too is apparent with subjects closer than 1m Only use the LCD monitor for far to the right (3ft.) at the zooms’ wide-angle position or framing with close subjects. in the image.
  • Page 87 PPENDIX The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder can be used to diagnose camera operations. The lamp colors change between green, red, and orange, and the lamp can glow steadily or blink at two rates. Color State Indication Camera ready to take an image. Steady Camera-shake warning - shutter speed is below the Blinking...
  • Page 88 ROUBLESHOOTING Removing the driver software - Windows 1. Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure. 2. Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu. Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel.

  • Page 89: System Accessories (Sold Separately)

    (sold separately) YSTEM CCESSORIES Marine Case MC-DG110 Protects the camera down to a depth of 30m (approximately 100ft.) under- water. The extremely compact shell retains the camera’s portability while protecting it from the elements on land or sea. All camera operations are available when the case is sealed.

  • Page 90: Care And Storage

    ARE AND STORAGE Camera care • Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. • Turn off the camera when transporting. • This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing the battery or memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera. •...
  • Page 91 PPENDIX Batteries • Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power when they warm up. • Do not store the battery when it is fully charged. •...

  • Page 92: Lcd Monitor Care

    ARE AND STORAGE LCD monitor care • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology, there may occasionally be a lack of color or bright points on the LCD monitor. • Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged. •...
  • Page 93 PPENDIX The following marks may be found on the product: This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à...

  • Page 94: Technical Specifications

    ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: 3.2 million CCD: 1/2.7-type interline complementary-color CCD with a total of 3.3 million pixels. Camera sensitivity (ISO): Automatic (between ISO 50 - 160 equivalent), ISO50, 100, 200, 400 Aspect ratio: Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups. Maximum aperture: f/2.8 - f/3.6 Focal length:...
  • Page 95 PPENDIX Battery: Minolta NP-200 lithium-ion battery. Battery performance (recording): Approximately 120 frames: based on Minolta’s stan- dard test method: NP-200 lithium-ion battery, LCD monitor on, full-size images (2048 X 1536), standard image quality, no instant playback, no voice memo, flash used with 50% of the frames. Approximately 170 frames: based on Minolta’s stan- dard test method: NP-200 lithium-ion battery, LCD monitor off, full-size images (2048 X 1536), standard...
  • Page 96 ©2002 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 0-43325-53116-3 1AG6P1P1419-- 9222-2783-11 SY-A209 Printed in Germany...

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