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9222-2799-11 PR-A212/ME0302

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2799-11 PR-A212/ME0302...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. Minolta DiMAGE S414 digital camera AA alkaline batteries (set of four)

  • Page 3: For Proper And Safe Use

    FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. •...
  • Page 4 • Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts. • 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.
  • Page 5 • The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns. • Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool. •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 15 and 42. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images. The basic and advanced auto-recording mode sections cover all the basic functions of the camera in this mode and in the multi-function recording mode.
  • Page 7 Basic recording operation...25 Focus lock...26 Focus range...26 Focus signals...27 Special focusing situations ...27 Digital-subject-program button...28 Flash modes ...30 Flash range - auto-recording mode ...31 Flash signals...31 Camera-shake warning ...31 Drive modes ...32 Self-timer ...33 Remote control (sold separately) ...34 Continuous advance ...35 Bracketing ...36 Display button - recording mode ...37 Playback - basic operation ...38...
  • Page 8 A short guide to photography ...66 Movie recording...68 Notes on movie recording ...69 Recording movies with the IR Remote Control RC-3 (sold separately) ...69 Playback mode - advanced operation ...70 Playing back voice memos ...70 Viewing movies...71 Navigating the playback-mode menu ...72 Frame-selection screen ...74 Viewing images on a television ...75 Deleting files ...76...
  • Page 9 Data-transfer mode...92 System requirements...92 Connecting the camera to a computer ...93 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition ...95 Automatic installation...95 Manual installation...96 CompactFlash card folder organization...98 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ...100 Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition ...100 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ...100 Macintosh ...101 Changing the CompactFlash card - data-transfer mode ...102...

  • Page 10: Names Of 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. 107). Mode dial (main switch) Shutter-release button Remote-control receiver Self-timer/...
  • Page 11 Flash mode/Magnification button (p. 30, 41) Drive-mode button (p. 32) Exposure-compensation button (p. 50) Viewfinder* (p. 12) LCD monitor* (p. 14) Controller Menu button QV/ Delete button (p. 38) Display button (p. 37, 40) Access lamp DC terminal cover (p. 18) Card-slot door release Card-slot door (p.

  • Page 12: Viewfinder

    VIEWFINDER Focus frame Because the optical viewfinder and the lens are slightly separated, the image seen through one is not exactly the same as the other; this is called parallax. Parallax can cause errors in framing at close distances and is more pronounced at longer focal lengths. When the subject is closer than 1m (3ft) at the wide-angle lens position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto lens position, use the LCD monitor to compose the image;...

  • Page 13: Data Panel

    DATA PANEL Digital-subject-program indicators (p. 28) White-balance indicator (p. 60) Manual-focus indicator (p. 59) Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 62) Spot-metering indicator (p. 63) Flash-mode indicators (p. 30) Image-size display (p. 44) Image-quality display (p. 44) Drive-mode indicators (p. 32) Microphone indicator (p. 46) Battery-condition indicator (p.

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD MONITOR DISPLAY Voice memo indicator (p. 46) Mode indicator (p. 12) Flash-mode indicator (p. 30) Sharpness display (p. 65) Contrast-compensation display (p. 65) Filter display (p. 65) Exposure-compensation display (p. 50) White-balance indicator (p. 60) Exposure-mode (p. 56)/ Digital-subject-program indicators (p. 28) Shutter-speed display Metering-mode indicator (p.

  • Page 15: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING ATTACHING THE NECK STRAP AND LENS CAP Attach the small strap to the lens cap by passing one of the small loops through the eyelet on the cap (1) and then passing the other loop through the first loop (2) and tightening. Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown.

  • Page 16: Changing Batteries

    CHANGING BATTERIES This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Ni-MH batteries are recommended because of longer life. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger. Open the battery-chamber door by moving the battery-chamber lock (1) to the open position.

  • Page 17: Battery Condition Indicator

    BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the battery-condition indicator appears on the data panel and monitor. The monitor icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitor are blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly.

  • Page 18: External Power Supplies (Sold Separately)

    EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY) The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan; AC-2L is for use in all other areas.
  • Page 19 Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a CompactFlash card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. Slide the card-slot door release down to open the card-slot door (1). To eject a CompactFlash card, press the card-eject lever (2).

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the camera notes on the following page.
  • Page 21 Setup Basic Custom1 Custom2 Reset default – Date/Time set – Date format MM/DD/YYYY Video output NTSC Custom 2 section of the setup menu Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed. Use the up and down keys to adjust the item. Press the center of the controller to set the clock and calendar.

  • Page 22: Auto-Recording Mode Basic Operation

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE BASIC OPERATION This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual. The sophisticated technology employed in the auto-recording mode frees the photographer from complicated camera settings to be able to simply concentrate on the subject and composition.

  • Page 23: Setting The Camera To Record Images Automatically

    SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY Exposure mode Metering mode Camera sensitivity (ISO) Flash mode Focus area Focus control Drive mode Exposure compensation Color mode White balance * Changes to the flash or drive mode will reset when the mode dial is turned to another position. Adjustments made with exposure compensation will be reset to 0.0 when the camera is turned off or changed to another mode.

  • Page 24: Handling The Camera

    HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with the grip to the bottom.

  • Page 25: Basic Recording Operation

    BASIC RECORDING OPERATION With the mode dial set to auto recording, the camera will be on and the LCD monitor will activate. Place the subject within the focus frame. • The focus-lock function (p. 26) can be used with off-center subjects. •...

  • Page 26: Focus Lock

    FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when the subject is 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. FOCUS RANGE Wide-angle lens position Telephoto lens position...

  • Page 27: Focus Signals

    FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus icon in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor and the green focus lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus status. Focus icon: white Focus lamp: steady Focus icon: red Focus lamp: blinking •...

  • Page 28: Digital-Subject-Program Button

    DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM BUTTON CCD plane camera settings. The flash mode (p. 30) can be changed and the exposure can be altered using the exposure-compensation function (p. 50). In extreme lighting conditions, changes in exposure compensation may not produce the intended results in the portrait, night portrait, or text modes. The camera-shake warning (p.
  • Page 29 PORTRAIT - optimized to reproduce soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background. The flash mode can be changed (p. 30). Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; longer focal lengths do not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background.

  • Page 30: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES To set the flash mode, simply press the flash mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed. Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light.

  • Page 31: Flash Range - Auto-Recording Mode

    FLASH RANGE - AUTO-RECORDING MODE The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position. Wide-angle position Telephoto position At the wide-angle lens position, when using the flash with subjects closer than 1m (3ft.), vignetting...

  • Page 32: Drive Modes

    DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Icons indicating the selected drive mode appear on the data panel and LCD monitor. To change the drive mode, simply press the drive-mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed. Data panel Single-frame advance...

  • Page 33: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is set with the drive-mode button (p. 32). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p.

  • Page 34: Remote Control (Sold Separately)

    REMOTE CONTROL (SOLD SEPARATELY) The IR Remote Control RC-3 allows remote camera operation up to 5m (16 ft.) away. The remote control unit can be used in movie recording (p. 68). While pointing the emitter window of the remote control unit toward the camera, press the release button or the delay button to take the picture.

  • Page 35: Continuous Advance

    CONTINUOUS ADVANCE The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. 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.

  • Page 36: Bracketing

    BRACKETING This drive mode makes a three-image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. The bracketing mode is set with the drive-mode button (p. 32). Brackets cannot be made with TIFF images (p. 44). The order of the bracket series is normal exposure (as indicated by the shutter Normal speed and aperture displays), underexposure, and overexposure.

  • Page 37: Display Button - Recording Mode

    DISPLAY BUTTON - RECORDING MODE The display button controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to the next position each time the button is pressed: standard display, focus frame only, real-time histogram, live image only, and monitor off. The number of screens and their formats can be changed in the basic section of the setup menu (p.

  • Page 38: Playback - Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic operations in both modes. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 70. SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK AND HISTOGRAM DISPLAY Mode indicator Time of capture Date of capture Voice-memo indicator (p.

  • Page 39: Viewing And Deleting Images

    To view the histogram of the displayed still image, press the up key. The histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image from black (left) to white (right). The 224 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure, but displays no color information.

  • Page 40: Qv/ Delete Button (P

    DISPLAY BUTTON - PLAYBACK 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 Image only Display button Index playback In index playback, the left/right keys of the controller will move the yellow border to the next or the previous image.

  • Page 41: Enlarged Playback

    ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged up to 3.5X in 0.2X increments for closer examination. 640 X 480 size images can only be enlarged between 1.2X and 2.0X. The maximum enlargement of 1024 X 768 digital zoom images is 3.2X. TIFF images cannot be enlarged. Scroll Zoom With the image to be magnified displayed, press the...

  • Page 42: Auto-Recording Mode - Advanced Operation

    AUTO-RECORDING MODE - ADVANCED OPERATION NAVIGATING THE AUTO-RECORDING MODE MENU In auto-recording mode, press the menu button (1) to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the menu after settings are made. The four-way keys of the controller (2) are used to move the cursor in the menu.
  • Page 43 Basic Image size 2272 X 1704 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Quality TIFF Fine Standard Economy Voice memo 15 sec. 5 sec. Date imprinting Digital zoom Inst.Playback 10 sec. 2 sec. Settings made with the auto-recording menu will remain in effect until changed or the camera is reset to its default settings (p.

  • Page 44: Image Size And Image Quality

    IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY 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 45 If image size or quality are changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can contain images with differing sizes and qualities. 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.

  • Page 46: Voice Memo

    VOICE MEMO Voice memo allows a five or fifteen second audio track to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated and the length of the recording time is set on the auto-recording mode menu (p. 42). In multi-function recording mode, voice memo is controlled in the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording menu (p.

  • Page 47: Date Imprinting

    DATE IMPRINTING 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 behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate date imprinting is active.

  • Page 48: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM Assisting the optical zoom is a 2.2X digital zoom. The effect of the digital zoom doubles the power of the telephoto position of the optical zoom giving the equivalent of a 308mm lens on a 35mm camera. The effect is visible on the LCD monitor only. The digital-zoom is canceled if the LCD monitor is turned off (p.

  • Page 49: Instant Playback

    INSTANT PLAYBACK After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitor before being saved. An index display is used with the continuous-advance or bracketing drive modes (p. 32). When used with voice memo, the audio recording begins after the image is played back. Instant playback is activated with a menu;...

  • Page 50: Exposure Compensation

    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. In auto-recording mode, exposure compensation is reset when the mode dial is moved to another position. The exposure-compensation value will remain in effect until it has been reset in the multi-function recording mode.

  • Page 51: Shooting Tips

    Shooting tips Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compen- sation can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy land- scape 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 values.

  • Page 52: Multi-Function Recording Mode

    MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE Except for digital subject programs, the basic operation of the camera in multi-function recording mode is identical to the auto-recording mode. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the previous sections before moving on. The multi-function recording mode allows greater flexibility over image making. This recording mode gives more control over autofocus and composition.
  • Page 53 The focus area selection controls which spot focus area is active. This function can be used for off- center subjects or to single out an individual subject from a group. Once a spot focus area is selected, it will remain active even after the picture has been taken. Only when one focus area is displayed, can the controller be used to zoom (p.

  • Page 54: Navigating The Multi-Function Recording Mode Menu

    NAVIGATING THE MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE MENU In multi-function recording mode, press the menu button (1) to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the menu after making settings. The four-way keys of the controller (2) are used to move the cursor in the menu.
  • Page 55 Basic Exposure mode Program Aperture priority Manual Image size 2272 X 1704 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Quality TIFF Fine Standard Economy White balance Auto Focus mode Sensitivity ISO 400 ISO 200 ISO 100 ISO 64 Auto Refer to the auto-recording mode section for details on image size (p.

  • Page 56: Exposure Modes

    EXPOSURE MODES The three exposure modes allow extensive control over image making: program, aperture priority, and manual exposure. Exposure modes are set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 54). Program The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to ensure perfect exposures.

  • Page 57: Manual Exposure - M

    Manual exposure - M Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. The shutter speeds can be changed in half stop increments between 1/1000 and 4 seconds.

  • Page 58: Bulb Exposures

    BULB EXPOSURES Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M) (p. 57). Exposures up to fifteen seconds can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The use of a tripod is recommended. The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to calculate bulb exposures;...

  • Page 59: Focus Modes

    FOCUS MODES This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 54). Autofocus will produce excellent results in almost every situation, however, under certain conditions, the autofocus system will not work accurately;...

  • Page 60: White Balance

    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 photography. An indicator is displayed on the monitor if a setting other than auto white-balance is chosen. White balance is set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p.

  • Page 61: Custom White Balance

    Custom White Balance Custom-white-balance function allows a photographer to calibrate the camera to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting conditions or when critical control over color is needed. The object used to make a calibration should be white.

  • Page 62: Camera Sensitivity - Iso

    CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 64, 100, 200, and 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Camera sensitivity is set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p.

  • Page 63: Full-Time Af

    FULL-TIME AF With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. Full-time AF can be activated in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 54). When the monitor is turned off or when the camera is set to manual focus, full-time AF is disabled.

  • Page 64: Exposure Bracketing Increment

    EXPOSURE BRACKETING INCREMENT In multi-function recording mode, three bracketing steps can be selected: 0.3 Ev, 0.5 Ev, 1.0 Ev. The larger the number, the greater the difference in exposure between the images in the bracketed series. For information on the bracketing drive mode, see page 36. The bracketing increment can be changed in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p.

  • Page 65: Image Control - Sharpness, Contrast, & Filter

    IMAGE CONTROL - SHARPNESS, CONTRAST, & FILTER Changes in color, sharpness, and contrast can be made using the custom 2 section of the multi- function recording mode menu (p. 54). The sharpness, contrast and filter imaging controls give photographers the ability to maximize the image information at the scene. Any changes made with these functions are applied to the live image on the monitor.

  • Page 66: A Short Guide To Photography

    A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. This guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field;...
  • Page 67 The shutter controls not only exposure, but also the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to stop action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of motion such as water cascading over a waterfall. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow shutter speeds.

  • Page 68: Movie Recording

    MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record up to sixty seconds of digital video with sound. The motion JPEG image is 320 X 240 pixels (QVGA). The effective image area is 284 X 211 pixels; two thin lines will appear to the left and right of the image when played back.

  • Page 69: Notes On Movie Recording

    NOTES ON MOVIE RECORDING In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled. This mode has no menu controls. Exposure mode Camera sensitivity (ISO) Focus area Focus control White balance Macro mode Exposure compensation Display button Flash Digital zoom...

  • Page 70: Playback Mode - Advanced Operation

    PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED OPERATION The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 38 through 41. This section covers how to play back movie clips and voice memos as well as the advanced functions on the playback menu.

  • Page 71: Viewing Movies

    VIEWING MOVIES Movie clips can be played back in Quick View and the playback mode. A thumbnail of the first frame of the clip indicates a movie file. Play : pause : stop To cancel the playback of a movie, press the down key of the controller. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie clip to be viewed.

  • Page 72: Navigating The Playback-Mode Menu

    NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU In playback mode, press the menu button (1) to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the menu after making settings. The four-way keys of the controller (2) are used to move the cursor in the menu.
  • Page 73 Basic Delete This frame All frames Marked frames Lock This frame All frames Marked frames Unlock frames Index format 9 frames 4 frames Custom 1 Slide show Enter Playback All frames Marked frames Duration 1 - 60 sec. Repeat Custom 2 Print This frame All frames...

  • Page 74: Frame-Selection Screen

    FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple images to be chosen. An indicator in the bottom left corner shows if the image is a movie clip or has a voice memo. The index format of the screen can be changed in the basic section of the playback-mode menu (p.

  • Page 75: Viewing Images On A Television

    VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal to make the connection using the supplied AV cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p.

  • Page 76: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single, multiple, or all files in a folder can be deleted with the playback-mode menu. Before an image file is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel it.

  • Page 77: Locking Files

    LOCKING FILES Single, multiple, or all files in a folder can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback-mode menu functions or the QV/delete button. Important image files should be locked. To lock files in other folders, the folder must first be selected in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p.

  • Page 78: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW The custom 1 section of the playback-mode menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images in a folder in order. PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED OPERATION Press the controller to pause and restart the presentation. To cancel the presentation, press the down key of the controller.
  • Page 79 Menu options Settings Slide Enter show All frames Playback Marked Frames Duration 1 - 60s. Repeat Yes / No To start the slide-show presentation. Pressing the center of the controller will pause the presentation. During the slide show, press the down key of the controller to stop the presentation and return to the playback-mode menu.

  • Page 80: About Dpof

    ABOUT DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the CompactFlash card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the CompactFlash-card slot of DPOF compatible printers.

  • Page 81: Ordering An Index Print

    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 up/down keys of the controller to set the number of copies desired. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images saved afterwards in the folder will not be included in the order.

  • Page 82: Copying Images

    COPYING IMAGES Image files can be copied from one CompactFlash card to another. Up to 23MB of data can be transferred. Every time the copy function is used, a new folder is automatically created for the images (p. 98). Images with voice memos are copied with their audio files. Copies of locked images are unlocked (p.
  • Page 83 If too many images have been selected, a warning will appear and the copy routine will be canceled. Divide the number of images into two or three batches. The copy-unsuccessful message will appear when one or all of the images could not be copied. Check the second CompactFlash card to see which files were copied and then repeat the procedure for the images that were not transferred.

  • Page 84: Setup Mode

    SETUP MODE NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU To access the menu, simply turn the mode dial to the setup position. The four-way keys of the controller (1) are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the controller will enter a setting. When the menu activates, the of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab;...
  • Page 85 Basic LCD brightness 1 (Low) ~ 5 (High) Format Enter Power save 1, 3, 5, 10 min. Language Japanese English Deutsch Français Español Display mode Standard display Focus frame Histogram Grid Scale Image only Custom 1 File # memory On / Off Folder name Standard form Date form...

  • Page 86: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in five levels from 1 (low) to 5 (high). When this option is selected, the live image is displayed behind the menu. As each setting is highlighted, the monitor will adjust accordingly;...

  • Page 87: Language

    LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 84). DISPLAY MODE Standard display Focus frame only Grid Scale Setup Basic Custom1 Custom2 LCDbrightness Std. display Format Focus frame Power save...

  • Page 88: File Number (#) Memory

    FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY When file number memory is selected, if 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 number memory is disabled, the image file name will have a number one greater than the last image saved in the folder.

  • Page 89: Select Folder

    SELECT FOLDER This option allows the selection of existing folders. All images recorded will be placed in the selected folder if the folder-name option is set to standard form. In quick view or playback mode, only the images in the selected folder can be viewed or edited. Except for the all-frames-C setting in the custom 2 section of the playback-mode menu, changes made with menus only affect the images in the selected folder.

  • Page 90: Resetting The Camera

    RESETTING THE CAMERA This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Exposure mode Focus mode Focus area Digital zoom Drive mode Flash mode Image quality Image size Voice memo Date imprinting...

  • Page 91: Date And Time Setting

    LCD monitor brightness Auto-power-save period Display mode File number memory Folder name Audio signals Shutter FX Volume DATE AND TIME SETTING It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is recorded, the date and time of the recording are saved with the image and are displayed during playback or can be read with the DiMAGE Viewer software included on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 92: Data-Transfer Mode

    The updated version of the driver software included on the supplied DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE S414 with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.

  • Page 93: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER A fresh set of batteries 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 batteries. For users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer (P.
  • Page 94 Windows XP Windows DATA-TRANSFER MODE 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; follow the directions in the window.

  • Page 95: Connecting To Windows 98 And 98 Second Edition

    CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98 SECOND EDITION 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 96: Manual Installation

    Manual Installation To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a- computer section on page 93. 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 97 The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer. The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf.

  • Page 98: Compactflash Card Folder Organization

    COMPACTFLASH CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copying images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer.
  • Page 99 Image and audio file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a tif, jpg, mov, or thm extension. Voice-memo audio files have a wav extension and the file name corresponds to its image file. The thumbnail images (thm) are produced with TIFF images and movie clips and are only used in camera and DiMAGE Viewer operation.

  • Page 100: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the 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 101: Macintosh

    The hardware devices to be stopped will be displayed in the unplug-or-eject-hardware window. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen will appear to indicate the devices to be stopped. Click “OK” to stop the device. A third and final screen will appear to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer.

  • Page 102: Changing The Compactflash Card - Data-Transfer Mode

    CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE Never remove a memory card when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Change the CompactFlash card. 3.

  • Page 103: Quicktime System Requirements

    QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM PC / AT Compatible Pentium-based computer Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT, Me, or 2000 Professional. 32MB or more of RAM Sound Blaster or compatible sound card DirectX 3.0 or later recommended TROUBLESHOOTING The 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 listed on the back cover of this manual.
  • Page 104 Problem Symptom “000” is dis- played on the frame counter. Shutter will not release. No-card warn- ing appears on the monitors. Focus signal is red. Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations with- out flash. Continuous advance does The image quality is set to TIFF.

  • Page 105: About Ni-Mh Batteries

    Problem Symptom While using flash, the pic- The subject is beyond the flash range (p. tures are too 62). dark. Shooting data Camera set to is displayed, manual- but live image exposure is entirely mode (M). black or white. Turn off the camera and remove the batteries or unplug the external power “Err”...

  • Page 106: Removing The Driver Software - Windows

    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 107: Care And Storage

    CARE 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 batteries or the CompactFlash card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera. •...

  • Page 108: Lcd Monitor Care

    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 109: Questions And Service

    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. As the performance of Ni-MH batteries are less affected by temperature, their use is recommended when shooting in cold environments.

  • Page 110: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range (from the CCD): 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) - infinity (wide-angle position) Filter diameter: Autofocusing system: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Built-in flash recycling time: Viewfinder: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view:...
  • Page 111 Batteries: Battery performance (recording): Approximately 160 frames. Based on Minolta’s stan- Battery performance (playback): External power source: Dimensions: Weight: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 112 Minolta Customer Support: www.minoltasupport.com © 2003 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 0-43325-53187-3 9222-2799-11 PR-A212/ME0302 Printed in Germany...

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