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Konica Minolta Q-EZ Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Main Unit

    Names and functions of individual sections Main Unit Shutter release button Viewfinder Flash sensor Flash Miniature card cover Miniature card cover open/close knob (Inside connector cover) Connector for DC power source input Digital signal connector Lens Connector cover Self-timer lamp...
  • Page 3 Viewfinder window Power button Miniature card operation lamp Photography display panel Strap attachment hole Flash setting button Battery case cover Compression setting button Exposure correction button Self-timer button Erase button Tripod hole Battery case cover Battery case cover open/close knob...
  • Page 4 Photography Display Panel ● The picture shows all LCDs in lit state. Displays the various setting states. Press the setting buttons to change settings according to the photo- graphy purpose.

  • Page 5: Setting Buttons

    Setting Buttons ● For various settings Flash setting button Self-timer button Automatic flash (AUTO) Forced flash (ON) Flash inhibit (OFF) Compression setting button Erase button Selection of picture quality. Erases the last frame. Exposure correction button Adjusts the brightness for picture-taking.

  • Page 6: Viewfinder Displays

    Viewfinder Displays ● For checking the operational state of the camera. Closeup viewfinder frame Green lamp, Red lamp Viewfinder frame Simultaneous blinking: Warning that Red lamp photography is not possible. (Check the miniature card and batteries.) Continuous light: Flash is charging. Blinking light: Low brightness warning Green lamp Continuous light: Photography preparations complete.

  • Page 7: Buzzer Sound

    Buzzer Sound • A buzzer sounds when the shutter is pressed and photography is complete. • The buzzer sounds when photography is not possible. • If photography is not possible when the power • There is no reserve space on the miniature is ON or when replacing the miniature card, the card in the selected compression mode.

  • Page 8: Getting Ready To Take Pictures

    Getting ready to take pictures 1. Attach the strap 察 Attach the strap. Pass the narrow end of the strap through the strap attachment hole and then pass the broad end of the strap through the ring. Warning When using the strap, be careful that it does not wind around your neck.

  • Page 9: Insert The Batteries

    2. Insert the batteries 察 Pull the battery case cover open/close knob in the direction shown by the arrow to open the battery case cover. 拶 Insert new batteries with the plus and minus poles facing in the right direction shown on the case. 撮...
  • Page 10 Warning Never handle the batteries with wet hands. Danger of electrical shock. Caution • Mistaken use of the batteries could cause equipment damage or fire. Leaking batteries can corrode the equipment and soil hands and clothing. • Be sure the plus and minus poles of the batteries are facing in the right directions.
  • Page 11 3. Insert or replace the miniature card Always confirm that the power is OFF before inserting or replacing the miniature card. Be sure to insert or replace the miniature card during the power OFF. 察 Pull the miniature card cover open/close knob toward the bottom side of the camera to open the miniature card cover.
  • Page 12 撮 When inserting the miniature card Make sure the outside of the miniature card is facing upward. The angles of the card in relation to the camera should be at least 14 degrees and up to 35 degrees when inserting the miniature card.
  • Page 13 Caution Never apply excessive force to the miniature card cover when it is open. The miniature card cover has been created so that it can be removed without applying excessive force to the camera. In such a case, return the cover immediately to its original position. 擦...
  • Page 14 Caution Do not remove the miniature card during operation. • Never remove the miniature card when the miniature card operation lamp is lit or when the clock symbol on the photography display panel is displayed. Removing the miniature card at this time could cause damage to the card or cause the recorded image to be erased.
  • Page 15 • There are some types of miniature cards that cannot be used with the camera. When using miniature cards from other makers, be sure to confirm with the maker that use is possible with the camera. • If the contents of the miniature card have been altered with the personal computer such as changing the file names on the miniature card inserted in the PC card slot or copying files from the PC to the miniature card, there are cases where the card cannot be handled with the camera.

  • Page 16: Ready To Take Pictures

    Ready to take pictures! 1. Turn the power ON Photography image display example 察 Press the power button. There is sufficient battery power. Fine mode The power goes on and the photog- There are 16 pictures raphy display panel appears. remaining to be taken.
  • Page 17 Battery Symbol This symbol lights for 60 seconds after turning the power ON and then goes out. There is a 60-second display even when the remaining battery capacity has changed. Power Save To prevent battery wear, the power is turned OFF automatically if about five minutes elapse without taking pictures.

  • Page 18: Take The Picture

    2. Take the picture 察 Look through the viewfinder and make the subject you want to photograph come into the frame. 拶 Press the shutter down halfway. The camera automatically carries out a check of exposure, white balance and focus. When preparations are complete, green lamp lights.
  • Page 19 撮 Slowly depress the shutter to trip the shutter. A high-pitched buzzer sounds to indicate that the photograph has been taken. Caution For subjects to which automatic focus is difficult to be applied. In the following cases, the green lamp may not light. Photography is also possible in these cases, although the focus range is between 90 cm and infinity.
  • Page 20 3. Photography is finished 察 Start recording on the miniature card. When a total of 16 When only one photograph photographs can be taken. can be taken. The miniature card operation lamp lights and the action bar is displayed in the photography dis- play panel.
  • Page 21 Becoming skilled Erasing unwanted pictures It is only possible to erase the last photograph taken. However, if the same operation is repeated it is possible to erase the tenth photograph followed by the ninth photograph, etc. in that order. 察 Press the erase button. •...
  • Page 22 拶 If the erase button is pressed the second time while the erase warning symbol is displayed, the final frame is erased. The number of pictures that can be photographed increases by one in the photography display panel and the number of photographs that are completed is decreased by one.

  • Page 23: Exposure Correction

    Exposure Correction 察 Each time the exposure button is pressed, the ▼ mark moves in order, allowing you to adjust to the desired correction. If the power is ON, the exposure correction symbol is not displayed. It is displayed if the exposure correction button is pressed.

  • Page 24: Closeup Photography

    Closeup Photography It is possible to photograph as close as 3.5 cm. The camera contains an automatic focus function, thus eliminating the need for focus adjustment. If there is insufficient light we suggest use of an auxiliary light source. If a flash is required, it is possible to cause the flash to operate in the forced flash mode.
  • Page 25 Taking pictures in the forced flash mode At times such as when the subject is in back light there may be cases where the light amount on the subject is insufficient even though the overall light is sufficient. By switching to the forced flash mode in such cases it is possible to correct the difference between the subject and the surrounding light amount.
  • Page 26 Taking pictures in the flash inhibit mode In cases where flash photography is prohibited, such as in theaters, use this mode to prevent the flash from functioning. 察 Press the flash setting button to go to the flash inhibit mode. The flash inhibit mode is released when the power is turned OFF.
  • Page 27 Changing the picture quality mode It is possible to choose among three varieties: superfine, fine and normal. Select the mode according to your purpose. The superfine mode will provide extremely fine recording. Although the normal mode does not allow the same level of quality as in the fine mode, it provides the largest number of photographs.

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking pictures with the self-timer It is possible to take pictures with the self-timer. Press the self-timer button down and the shutter will be tripped automatically after about 10 seconds. 察 Press the self-timer button. The self-timer symbol is displayed in the photography display panel.
  • Page 29 When recording on a new card, be sure to first initialize the card. * The Konica Miniature Card (Model number: MC-2M) has been initialized at time of shipment from the factory for use with the Q-EZ camera. You can use the card without initializing it.
  • Page 30 察 Insert the miniature card. 拶 Depress the erase button for at least 3 seconds. • The card symbol, image symbol and action bar blink in the photography display panel. • If the erase button is released during blinking, the initialize mode is canceled.
  • Page 31 Looking at your pictures with the personal computer Transfer the images you have taken to the PC for display. You can use the accessory application software to enjoy correcting your images. Before transferring and displaying images, follow the installation instructions to install the application software such as PhotoDeluxe which has been produced for the accessory CD-ROM.
  • Page 32 拶 Connect the connecting cable. PC Side In case of DOS/V In case of Macintosh Connect the PC-IF cable (VCB-1) to the serial port (usually indicated as COM1, COM2 or RSA232). Connect the round connector on the Macintosh PC-IF cable (ACB-1) to the Macintosh. Connect the larger connector and the connecting cable.
  • Page 33 Camera Side Open connector cover and connect while aligning the notches. 撮 When connection is finished. Turn the power ON on the camera and PC. If the camera and PC are properly connected, the computer symbol appears in the photography display panel.
  • Page 34 Preparations are completed for transferring the images to the computer. When using the Q-EZ for a long time with the PC, etc., we suggest use of an AC adapter. Be sure to use a special Q-EZ AC adapter (Model number: EZ-AD2).
  • Page 35 Read the README file in the application software or consult Help regarding the operational method. When the digital camera (Q-EZ) is connected to the personal computer, depending on the application software it is possible now to control transfer, display, correction and storage of images as well as camera functions on the personal computer side.
  • Page 36 In case of possible breakdowns • Check whether the miniature card is properly If you suspect that something is wrong with the equipment, check the following points. inserted and reinsert when necessary. • Check whether the write-protect switch on Please read this Instruction Manual again to check whether you have made any mistakes in the miniature card is in the position to allow operations.
  • Page 37 The image color is poor. • Check the color adjustment of the PC monitor. • If pictures are taken with indoor light, such as fluorescent lamps, the color may be slightly altered. Use the PC software to adjust the color. The date and time is not correct.

  • Page 38: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications...
  • Page 39 The CE Marking is a Directive Conformity mark of the European Community (EC). * These specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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