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MINOLTA
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KON|CA
IVI|NOLTA PHOTO IMAG|NG,
iNC.
© 2005 Konica
Minolta
Photo Imaging,
Inc. under the Berne Convention
and the Universal
Copyright
Convention.
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9979 2186 50/12984
KONICA
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  • Page 1 KONICA MINOLTA KONICA MINOLTA DYNL X KonicaMinolta Customer Support: www.konicarninoltasupport.corn KonicaMinolta PhotoWorld: www.konicaminoltaphotowerid.corn KON|CA IVI|NOLTA PHOTO IMAG|NG, iNC. © 2005 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. Printed 9979 2186 50/12984...

  • Page 2: Quick Startchecklist

    The following sections will get you started in enjoying your Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through camera. this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.

  • Page 3: For Proper And Safe Use

    FORPROPERAND SAFEUSE GENERAL PRODUCTWARNINGSAND CAUTIONS NP-400 UTHIUM-IONBATTERIES Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage.
  • Page 4 • Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid • Take theproduct toaKonica Minolta service facility when r epairs are required. from the monitor may cause inflammation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOF CONTENTS Quick start check list ..........................Advanced recording ..........................Before you begin ............................ Exposure-mode dial ........................ For proper and safe use ........................Digital Subject Programs .................... Names of par_s ........................... Auto Recording ......................Camera body ........................... Program - P ........................ Recording mode display ......................
  • Page 6 Recording menu ........................... Setup menu ............................ Navigating the recording menu ....................LCD brightness ........................Image size and image quality ....................Transfer mode ........................Instant playback ........................Video output .......................... Noise r eduction ........................Viewing images on a television ..................... Flash m odes ..........................Audio signals .........................
  • Page 7 Data-transfer mode ..........................Troubleshooting ..........................System r equirements ......................Care and storage ..........................Connecting the camera toacomputer ................. Camera care .......................... Connecting toWindows / 98 second edition ..............Cleaning ..........................Automatic installation ....................Storage ..........................Manual installation ....................Operating temperatures and conditions ................
  • Page 8 NAMESOF PARTS CAMERA BODY * 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. 139). 13. Access lamp Main switch 14.
  • Page 9 RECORDING MODEDISPLAY VlEWFINDER The recording display shows information camera operation in panels. The information Wide focus frame displayed varies with the functions set. As the camera is rotated to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to compensate for the camera position. Spot AF area (p.

  • Page 10: Camera Body

    ATTACHING THECAMERA STRAP GETTINGUP AND RUNNING Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera. This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries, memory cards, and lenses as well as the use of external power supplies. ATTACHING AND REMOVING A LENS This camera uses interchangeable lenses.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THEBATTERY iNSTALLiNG ANDCHANGING THEBATTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the This digital camera uses one NP-400 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety battery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the warnings on pages 4 of this manual.

  • Page 12: Turning On The Camera

    TURNING ONTHECAMERA BATTERY CONDiTiON iNDiCATOR Slide the main switch to the on position to turn on the This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. camera. The access lamp glows briefly to indicate the When the camera is on, the indicator appears on the monitor. The power is on.

  • Page 13: Inserting And Changing A Memory Card

    If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; camera to release the safety catch and open. check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information: North America Insert a memory card all the way into the card slot.

  • Page 14: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THEDATE AND TiME BASICRECORDING After initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that camera's clock SETTING THECAMERA TO RECORD iMAGES AUTOMATICALLY and calendar be set. Images are recorded with the date and time of capture. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set.

  • Page 15: Special Focusing Situations

    BASICRECORDING OPERATION FOCUS SIGNALS Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject must be The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be within the focus range of the lens. If using a zoom lens, longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low-light conditions.
  • Page 16 FOCUS LOCi( USINGTHEBUILT=IN FLASH The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 18mm or longer. When The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center using lenses shorter than 18mm, the corners of the image are not be fully illuminated. The lens and outside the focus frame.
  • Page 17 ANTI=SHAKE S YSTEM DUBPLAY BUTTON The Anti-Shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a Press the display button to switch the monitor slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion. Camera shake is display among full, basic, and off. For more on more pronounced at long focal lengths than short ones.
  • Page 18 HISTOGRAM DISPLAY BASICPLMBACK Images can be viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playback functions. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 82. ® ViEWiNG iMAGES To view the histogram of the displayed image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback.
  • Page 19 DELETING SINGLE iMAGES CHANGING THEPLAYBACK DISPLAY The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, The display button controls the display format. Each time an image cannot be recovered. the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. The index display can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu.

  • Page 20: Advancedrecording

    ENLARGED PLAYBACK ADVANCEDRECORDING An image can be enlarged for This section contains detailed information on the camera's recording functions and operation. Read closer examination. the sections pertaining to your interest and need. front control dial maximum magnification browses through the depends on image size from EXPOSU£E=MODE DiAL...

  • Page 21: Digital Subject Programs

    #ig}tal subiect pt'ograms Auto recotdi_g Digital subject programs optimize the camera's exposure, white- Auto recording is set with the exposure-mode dial. Use this exposure II--/tt, ':JJl balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions mode when wanting fully-automatic exposure control. Auto recording subjects.

  • Page 22: Shutter Priority - S

    Exposurecontrol range warnings Aperture P riodty oA Aperture priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). The Auto recording, Program, #igital Subiect Programs photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure correct exposure. if the required exposure is beyond the shutter speed and aperture range, the shutter speed and aperture displays blink.

  • Page 23: Manual Exposure - M

    Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer control over the final exposure. Bulb By pressing and holding the AEL button (1), continuous meter exposures can be made, see below. Manual exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p.

  • Page 24: Exposure L Ock- Aelbutton

    EXPOSURE L OCK- AELBUTTON The metered area is 1.0Ev less (-) than the locked exposure. The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system without activating the AF system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or reference target outside the scene. When The arrow indicates the metered exposure is 2.3Ev more (+) or less (-) using flash in the auto recording, P, A, or digital subject program exposure modes, slow-shutter...

  • Page 25: Exposure Compensation

    EXPOSURE C OI_IPENSATION DEPTH=OF=FIELD PREVIEW When using auto recording, P, A, and S exposure modes or a digital The aperture controls depth of field; the area in front subject program, the exposure can be compensated. of the camera that appears in focus. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field.

  • Page 26: Drive Modes

    ¢ol'_tinuousoadvance _otes The drive m odes control the rate and Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the method ofimage capture. Single-frame shutter-release button. The maximum frame rate is 3fps until the camera buffer memory is full. The advance isthe default drive m ode and is frame rate after that depends on the writing speed of the memory card.

  • Page 27: White-Balance Bracketing Notes

    Exposure bracketi['_g_otes Compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 28). As the bracket is made, the index marks disappear from the Ev scale to show the remaining frames. When making a Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a continuous-advance bracket, if the shutter button is release before the bracket is completed, slight variation in exposure.

  • Page 28: Camera Sensitivity And Flash Range

    CAMERA SENSiTiViTY AND FLASH RANGE Camera sensitivity can bechanged. Zone A change in camera sensitivity (ISO) affects the flash range. The flash range depends on the Matching forhigh-key orlow-key subjects aperture used: can beactivated. The sensitivity setting is displayed onthe monitor. Press the camera- sensitivity button (1) t oopen t he setting screen.

  • Page 29: Function Button

    FUNCTION BUTTON AF area AF-area modes control which AF areas are used for focus. The modes AF area, focus mode, metering mode, flash compensation, color mode, and Digital are selected with the function button (p. 56). The active AF area is Effects Control are set with the function indicated on the moniton button.

  • Page 30: Afmodes

    AFmodes Metering modes Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, automatic The metering mode specifies the metering pattern. The and direct manual focus is set with the function button (p. metering mode is set with the function button (p. 56). 56). On the function-selection screen, use the up/down keys of The AF system activates when the shutter-release...
  • Page 31 Color mode The relative output ofthe flash can becompensated The color mode controls what the image looks like as well _+2.0 Evwith the function button ( p. 5 6). as the color space. The color mode is set with the function button (p.
  • Page 32 The full version of DiMAGE Master can also be used. For more on DiMAGE Master, see page 81 or visit us on the web at: North America http://kmpi.konica minolta.us/ Changes in sharpness may not be apparent on the...

  • Page 33: Whitebalance

    WHITEBALANCE White balance is the camera's ability to make different types of lighting With the white balance dial in the preset white balance appear natural. The active white-balance mode is displayed in the position, press the white-balance button to open the white-balance panel on the monitor.
  • Page 34 A calibration error may occur under extremely bright light sources, especially with flash units. If an r_a,d¢_stem white balance error occurs, a message appears on the monitor and the white-balance indicator is yellow. Repeat Custom-white-balance function allows the camera to be the procedure by recalibrating using a gray card as a reference target to reduce the intensity of the...

  • Page 35: Short Guide To Photography

    LIGHT SOURCES A N[}COLOR A SHORTGUIDETO PHOTOGRAPHY The human eye adapts itself extremely well under different conditions. The paper of this manual you Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to are reading looks white regardless of the type of lighting.
  • Page 36 RECORDING MENU ,To set image resolution (p. 72). In recording mode, press the menu button to open and close the menu. The four-way keys of the -To set file type and compression (p. 72). controller move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. play back images after they are recorded (p.

  • Page 37: Image Size And Image Quality

    iMAGE SIZE AND iMAGE QUALITY The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. One memory card can contain images of differing sizes and quality. Image size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p.

  • Page 38: Instant Playback

    iNSTANT PLAYBACK FLASH MODES After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitors for The flash mode can be changed in section 2 of the recording two, five, or ten seconds before being saved. The last image of a menu (p.

  • Page 39: Wireless/Remote

    Wkeless / _emote flash On-camera Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off- flash Raise the built-in flash on the camera and position the camera camera Program 5600HS (D) and 3600HS (D) flash unit and flash around the subject. See the following page for without the need of a cable.

  • Page 40: Flash Control

    FLASH CONT£0L Wideness/remote came_'aand flash _anges ADI and pre-flash TrL flash control are available. Flash control is changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70). The flash control used depends on the lens and flash combination. ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering - combines distance information from D-series lenses with information...

  • Page 41: About Dimage

    BRACKETING ORDER ABOUTDIMAGEMASTER The order in which exposure bracketing frames is captured is selected The full version of DiMAGE Master gives you all section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70). For information on exposure the tools to organize, examine, and process your bracketing, see page 52.

  • Page 42: Frame-Selection

    PLAYBACK MENU images on the memory card (p. 84). In playback mode, press the menu button to open and close the menu. The four-way keys of the -To format the memory card (p. 85). controller move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. -To select one or all folders to view in playback (p.

  • Page 43: Format

    DELETE FORMAT Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. should be taken when using the delete function. The formatting function in section 1 of the playback menu is used to erase all data on a memory card.

  • Page 44: Lock

    LOCK iNDEXPLAYBACK FORMAT Single, multiple, or all images on the memory card or in a folder The index-format option in section 1 of the playback menu can specified with the view-folder option can be locked. A locked specify a four, nine, and sixteen image display for index playback image cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or (p.

  • Page 45: About Dpof

    SLIDESffOW DPOFSETUP Section 2 of the playback menu star_s the slide-show function. The DPOF-set option is used to set an order for standard prints This function automatically displays images every five seconds on from digital images. Single, multiple, or all images on the memory the card or in the folder specified with the view-folder option in card or in a folder specified...

  • Page 46: Custom Menu

    DATEiMPRiNT OPENINGTHE CUSTOM& SETUPMENUS To print the date of capture with each image with a compatible Setup menu The custom and setup menus can be accessed from both the DPOF printer, turn the menu option on. To cancel date imprint, Custom menu recording and playback modes.

  • Page 47: Af / Shutter Release Priority Setup

    CUSTOMMENU ,To set AF or shutter-release priority (p. 93). The custom menu controls operation preferences. See page 91 on how to open the custom menu. -To set the operation of a lens' focus-hold button (p. 94). set the operation of the AEL button (p. 94). specify exposure control with the control dial (p.

  • Page 48: Focus-Hold Button Setup

    FOCUS-HOLD B UTTON SETUP CONTROL-DiAL SETUP Some Konica Minolta lenses are equipped with a focus-hold The operation of the control dial in the auto recording, program, and manual exposure modes (p. button. The operation of this button can be specified...

  • Page 49: Af Illuminator

    AF iLLUMiNATOR AF AREASETUP The built-in flash is used as an AF Illuminator. When the scene is The spot focus or local AF areas are illuminated when the camera too dark for the camera to focus, raise the built-in flash. It fires a focuses.

  • Page 50: Setupmenu

    SETUPMENU ghtness (p. 100). The setup menu controls camera operation. See page 91 on how to open the setup menu. with a computer (p. 100). -To switch video output between NTSC and PAL (p. 101). or turn off audio signals (p. 102). Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab;...

  • Page 51: Transfer Mode

    LCDBRUGffTNESS VIDEOOUTPUT Monitor brightness is adjusted in section 1 of the setup menu. Camera images can be displayed on a television. The video output can be changed between NTSC Highlight "Enter" and press the central button of the controller to and PAL.

  • Page 52: Audiosignals

    AUDIOSIGNALS DATEAND TiMESETUP When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image is recorded, the date and time of the audio signal gives a positive confirmation the AF system has recording are saved with the image and are displayed during playback or can be read with the...

  • Page 53: Folder Name

    The next two letters refer to Konica Highlight "Enter" and press the center of the controller to create a new folder. Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 028 indicates a (Standard) Dynax 5D.

  • Page 54: Menusection Memory

    MENUSECTION MEMORY The battery should be fully charged before cleaning the CCD. if The camera can remember which menu section was last opened. If battery power is low, this function cannot be used. The use of the the menu section memory function is on, when the menu button is optional AC adapter is recommended over the use of the battery.

  • Page 55: Reset Default

    £ESETDEFAULT _iiiiiii_ _iiiiiiiii_,i_, _',_i,_, _,i'l, iii/i i /ii/i i /iii/_i_,,!,!'ii_,_', '_'i'i(i_i_i;;_,i i,!'i'_'ii!!',"_ ii_iWi_,i_,_',_i,_,_i,_,_i,i,_i,i,i',"i_! ,i,'i";'i i'_'iiii' _i'_i iiiii i !'i_i_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_iii_,_,_','ii,_','ii i'i_:_i_ii_"_'i;'iiii_,i'i_'ii_,i_";i'li_!!_,_iiiilii!'i,_, _i,i, _i,i, _i,i, _i,i, _i,i, _i,i, _i,i, _,i'i_il ii_,_,!i,i,,ii,;,, _!_ _,,,,, iii: This option resets all camera modes menus. When selected, a confirmation screen...

  • Page 56: Accessory Notes

    LENSCOMPATiBiLiTY All Konica Minolta AF lenses are compatible with this camera. MD and MC series lenses cannot be used. For our current line of lenses, contact your Konica Minolta dealer.

  • Page 57: Attaching An Accessory Flash

    ATTACHING AN ACCESSORY F LASH UNiT PCFLASH ADAPTER PCT-IO0 To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used. The PC Flash Adapter PCT-100 allows a studio or location flash system to be connected to the Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe...

  • Page 58: Data-Transfer Mode

    Compatibility with Windows XP is with the home or professional editions only. Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information: Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer's USB port. The plug should be firmly attached. The camera should be North America: htt p://www, konicaminolta.us/...

  • Page 59: Connecting Towindows 98 / 98 Second Edition

    CONNECTING T OWINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDiTiON Manua_i[_staHation The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the installed manually with the operating system's add-new-hardware wizard;...

  • Page 60: Autopower Save(Data=Transfer Mode)

    On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event. The 4 hour, 55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three times at an average speed of The last w indow confirms the driver has been i nstalled.

  • Page 61: Memory Cardfolder Organization

    MEMORY CARDFOLDER ORGANiZATiON Image file names begin with "PICT" followed by a four-digit file number and a mrw, jpg, jpe, or thm extension. The thumbnail images (thm) are used in camera and DiMAGE Master Lite operation. If a Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be RAW or JPEG image uses the Adobe RGB color mode without an embedded profile, the file name...
  • Page 62 DiSCONNECTiNG T HECAMERA FROi_I THECOI_IPUTER When more than one external device is connected to the computer, repeat the procedure above except right click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon to open the unplug-or-eject- hardware window. Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged.

  • Page 63: Windows Me, 2000 Professional, And Xp

    Click on the locations to display the files. The driver should be indicated 2. Turn off the camera. with Konica Minolta, the camera name, or "USB Mass Storage Device." Under certain 3. Change the memory card. conditions, the driver name may not contain these names.

  • Page 64: Pictbridge

    PICTBRIDGE Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 1 of the setup menu is The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as the set to PTR Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer print parameters selected with the menu.

  • Page 65: Navigating The Pictbridge Menu

    NAViGATiNG THEPICTBBIDGE MENU Pressing the menu button opens and closes the menu. The four-way keys of the controller and the control dials move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. The options that can be changed vary with the printer. Activate the menu with the menu button.
  • Page 66 The paper size oftheprint can bespecified insection 2ofthe The print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option u ses t he size set w ith quality set with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera. theprinter.

  • Page 67: Kodak Easyshare Software

    KODAKEASYSHARE S OFTWARE Close all software applications that are open on you computer (including antivirus software). The all-in-one digital photography software solution gives you an eftor_less way to organize, print, Place the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. and share your pictures.

  • Page 68: Dimage Master Lite

    DUMAGE M ASTERLITE For a complete description of DiMAGE Master Lite, refer to the pdf manual on the supplied DiMAGE Instruction Manual CD-ROM. The manual is located in the manual folder on the CD-ROM and DiMAGE Master Lite is your entrance into digital imaging. organized in language folders.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage to the camera or charger, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. Make sure the subfect is within tne Subject _ too close.

  • Page 70: Careand Storage

    Wiping may scratch not work. is blinking. a Kenica Minolta service facility. the surface. • To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens with a cloth or tissue designed for optics.

  • Page 71: Memory Card Care And Handling

    • If you have questions about your camera or charger, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in your area. 8MTERIES • Before shipping your camera or charger for repair, please contact a Konica Minolta service facility. • Battery performance decreases with temperature,...
  • Page 72 Tested To Comply Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo imaging U.S.A. Inc. With FCC Standards by inappropriate waste handling. Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 FOR HOME OR OFFICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 73: Technicalspecifications

    TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS 6.1 million Number of effective pixeis: Battery: One Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 CCD: APS-C size (23.5 X 15.7mm ) interline primary-color Optional power source: AC adapter (AC-11) CCD with a total of 6.3 million pixels Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 550 frames.

  • Page 74: Index

    INDEX Contrast, 56, 63 Focus-area selection, Section memory, 106 Access lamp, 22, 24, 122, 124 Control-dial setup, 95 Focus-hold button, 94 Setup, 91, 98 Accessories Date and time, 26, 103 Focus lock, 30 Noise reduction, 74 AC adapter, 22 Delete, 36, 80, 84, 87 Focus signal, 27, 28, 29 PictBridge, Folder...

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