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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9224-2774-11 H-A107... - Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.
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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 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS About SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards ...7 Names of parts ...8 Camera body ...8 Data panel ...9 Viewfinder ...9 Mode dial ...9 Getting up and running ...10 Installing a CR-V3 lithium battery ...10 Installing AA batteries...10 Battery-condition indicator ...11 Auto power off...11 AC adapter (sold separately) ...11 Installing and removing a memory card ...12... - Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Playback mode – viewing and editing images ...30 Viewing pictures...30 Enlarged playback ...31 Viewing movies ...31 Navigating the playback menu...32 Deleting images ...34 Index playback ...34 Slide show ...35 Locking and unlocking images ...35 Displaying the file number ...36 LCD monitor brightness...36 About DPOF ...36 Creating a DPOF print order ...36...
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Page 7: About Sd Memory Cards And Multimediacards
ABOUT SD MEMORY CARDS AND MULTI MEDIA 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. -
Page 8: Names Of Parts
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. 52). Shutter-release button Self-timer lamp (p. 21) Flash (p. -
Page 9: Data Panel
DATA PANEL Autoflash (p. 19) Red-eye reduction (p. 19) Fill-flash (p. 19) Night portrait (p. 20) Frame counter (p. 22) VIEWFINDER The focus and flash lamps also indicate when an image is being written to the memory card (p. 51). MODE DIAL This dial gives direct and easy access to the cam-... -
Page 10: Getting Up And Running
13.) INSTALLING A CR-V3 LITHIUM BATTERY This digital camera uses one CR-V3 lithium battery. When replacing the battery, the mode dial should always be in the off position. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the door down (1) to release the safety catch;... -
Page 11: 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. If the data panel is blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly. Full-battery Icon – the battery is fully charged. Low battery warning –... -
Page 12: Installing And Removing A Memory Card
GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, three zeros (000) will blink on the data-panel frame counter. For more about memory cards, see page 7. -
Page 13: Setting Up The Camera
SETTING UP THE CAMERA Controller JAPANESE ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH Would you like to select ENGLISH ? After the language is set, the date/time screen will appear automatically. Please take time to accu- rately set the clock and calendar; when an image is taken, the date and time of capture is recorded with it. -
Page 14: Basic Recording Operation
GETTING UP AND RUNNING BASIC RECORDING OPERATION With the mode dial set to auto recording, the camera will turn on and the lens will automatically extend. If the lens is hindered when extending, an error mes- sage (Err) will appear on the data panel; turn the camera off and wait for the lens to retract. -
Page 15: 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. Center the subject within the focus frame. -
Page 16: Viewing Pictures
GETTING UP AND RUNNING VIEWING PICTURES Still images can easily be viewed in playback mode. To view images, turn the mode dial to the playback position (1). Simply use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the memory card. Images are displayed with date, frame number, and image size information. -
Page 17: Camera Controls - Auto-Recording And Multi-Function Recording Modes
CAMERA CONTROLS AUTO-RECORDING AND MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the getting up and running section before moving on to this sec- tion. The previous section covers the basic operation of the camera. In this section, button controlled recording functions are described. Unless noted, the functions in this section are the same for the auto-recording and multi-function recording mode. -
Page 18: Mode Button
CAMERA CONTROLS MODE BUTTON Mode button Autoflash Autoflash w/ red-eye reduction Fill-flash Night portrait mode Flash cancel Landscape/Night view mode Macro mode Self-timer w/ autoflash Self-timer w/ red-eye reduction Self-timer w/ fill-flash Self-timer w/ night portrait mode Self-timer w/ flash cancel Self-timer w/ landscape mode Self-timer w/ macro mode •... -
Page 19: Flash Modes
FLASH MODES Autoflash Autoflash with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Flash cancel 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. -
Page 20: Subject-Programs
CAMERA CONTROLS SUBJECT PROGRAMS The subject-programs optimize the camera’s performance for various conditions and subjects. Subject-programs are set with the mode button (p. 18). A pointer will indicate the active subject pro- gram, which will remain in effect until it is changed or the camera is turned off. CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be safely hand held, the red flash lamp... -
Page 21: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten sec- onds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer can be set with any of the flash modes or subject programs with the mode button (p. 18). The self-timer period can be changed to three seconds in the setup menu (p. -
Page 22: Image-Size Button
CAMERA CONTROLS IMAGE-SIZE BUTTON Size button Simply press the size button to cycle through the image-size set- tings: S, F, and E. As the image size changes, the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at that setting will be displayed on the frame counter. -
Page 23: Auto-Recording Menu
AUTO-RECORDING MENU SETTING THE LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS In auto-recording mode (1), the menu can be used to adjust monitor brightness in seven levels. Simply press the menu button to display the menu. Changes made to LCD brightness affect all other modes. AUTO LCD brightness Press the right key of the con-... -
Page 24: Multi-Function Recording Menu
MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING NAVIGATING THE MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU The multi-function recording menu controls advanced functions. Simply use the controller to make changes in the menu settings. Press the menu button to activate the multi-function recording menu. Use the up/down key of the controller to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed. - Page 25 On the reset-menu confirmation screen, choosing and entering “YES” will reset the menu; choosing “NO” will cancel the operation and return to the live view. MULTI Reset menu Movie Digital zoom Exp. comp. White balance Auto The up/down key of the controller scrolls through the menu options.
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Page 26: Reset Menu
MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU RESET MENU The reset menu option returns the menu to its original settings listed on the following chart. When the option is highlighted and the right key of the controller is pressed, a confirmation screen will be dis- played. -
Page 27: Digital Zoom
DIGITAL ZOOM In multi-function recording mode, the digital zoom can double the effect of the optical zoom lens. The digital zoom magnifies the image in two steps: 1.5X and 2X. Although images are interpolated to their original image size, image quality may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom. The digital zoom is activated on the multi-function recording menu (p. -
Page 28: White Balance
MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MENU Shooting tips Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compensation can be used in these situa- tions. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy land- scape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the cap- tured image. -
Page 29: Spot Metering
SPOT METERING The spot meter is turned on with the multi-function recording menu (p. 24). Usually the camera employs center-weighted metering, which averages the light values of the entire scene with emphasis on the central area of the image. Spot metering uses a smaller area within the image to calculate the exposure. -
Page 30: Playback Mode Viewing And Editing Images
Images recorded on an SD Memory card or MultiMediaCard with another digital camera that complies with the DFC standard can be viewed on this camera. However, some of the playback functions, such as delete, may not work. -
Page 31: Enlarged Playback
ENLARGED PLAYBACK In playback mode, a still image can be enlarged by 2X for closer examination. VIEWING MOVIES Image size Playback time 320 X 240 0:15 Movie indicator Frame number To play back the displayed clip, press the center of the controller. -
Page 32: Navigating The Playback Menu
PLAYBACK MODE NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU The playback menu controls advanced editing and playback functions. Simply use the controller to make changes to the menu settings. With the mode dial in the playback position (1), press the menu but- ton to activate the playback menu. Use the up/down key of the controller to scroll through the menu options. -
Page 33: Index Play
The right key of the controller changes menu settings or activates setting screens. Black lines indicate settings on the playback menu. Gray arrows indicate the path of menu operations PLAY Delete Index play Slide show Lock File number The up/down key of the controller scrolls through the menu options. -
Page 34: Deleting Images
PLAYBACK MODE DELETING IMAGES Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Single or all images on the memory card can be deleted with the playback-mode menu. The delete function will only erase unlocked images. -
Page 35: Slide Show
SLIDE SHOW All the images on the memory card can be displayed automatically on the LCD monitor in numerical order. Each image is shown for three seconds. The first frame of any movie clip is displayed as a still image. When all the images have been displayed, the slide show presentation will stop at the last image. -
Page 36: Displaying The File Number
PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAYING THE FILE NUMBER The folder and file number of the image can be displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor in playback mode. Simply highlight the file number option on the playback menu (p. 32) and use the right controller key to display “on.”... - Page 37 The “ALL” option on the print screen (2) can print all images on the memory card. After selecting the print option on the playback menu (1), choose “Set up” on the print screen (2) and then “ALL” on the next print screen (3); a window will appear. Use the up/down key of the controller to set the number of each image.
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Page 38: Setup Mode - Adjusting Camera Operation
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU ADJUSTING CAMERA OPERATION NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU The setup menu controls camera operations as well as the formatting of memory cards. Turn the mode dial to the setup position to activate the menu. The menu is set using the controller. - Page 39 On the format confirmation screen, choosing and entering “YES” will format the memory card erasing all data; choosing “NO” will cancel the operation and return to the setup menu. SETUP Format Self-timer period 10 sec Auto power off 3 min File No.
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Page 40: Formatting Memory Cards
SETUP MENU 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 any image data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. -
Page 41: Beep
BEEP The camera’s audio signal can be turned off or on. INSTANT PLAYBACK When the instant-playback function is on, a recorded image will be displayed for three seconds after it has been captured. While it is being displayed, it can be deleted. To activate the instant playback, simply use the controller to to display “On”... -
Page 42: Pc Mode Connecting To A Computer
PC MODE CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. This manual does not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer. For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass storage device, the fol- lowing requirements must be met: IBM PC / AT Compatible... -
Page 43: 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, read the section on installing the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer (p. -
Page 44: Connecting To Windows 98 And 98Se
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. Place the DiMAGE E203 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.” Choose to search for the driver in the CD- ROM drive. -
Page 45: Memory Card Folder Organization
“07” indicates a DiMAGE E203. Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by simply double click- ing on icons. Copying images can be done by dragging and dropping the image-file icon into a loca- tion in the computer. -
Page 46: Auto Power Off (Pc Mode)
PC MODE AUTO POWER OFF (PC MODE) If the camera does not receive a read or write command within thirty minutes, it will shut down to save power. When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-removal-of-device warning may appear on the computer monitor. -
Page 47: Windows Me And Windows 2000 Professional
WINDOWS ME AND WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar. A small window will open indicating the device to be stopped. Click on the small window to stop the device. The safe-to- remove-hardware window will appear. -
Page 48: Changing The Memory Card (Pc Mode)
PC MODE CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD (PC MODE) Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is attached to the computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected. Always confirm the access lamp is out before removing the memory card. MACINTOSH 1. -
Page 49: Appendix
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Page 50: Troubleshooting
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. Problem Symptom Nothing dis- played on the data panel or the monitor. - Page 51 Problem While using flash, the pictures are too dark. When photographing outside at night, flare is apparent around bright light sources . If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter.
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Page 52: 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 memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera. •... - Page 53 BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS OR JOURNEYS • Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. • Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction. COPYRIGHT • TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws.
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Page 54: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CCD: Number of effective pixels: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Aperture range: Focal length: Focusing range: Autofocusing system: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Built-in flash recycling time: Viewfinder: Monitor LCD: Recording media: File formats: Menu languages: Batteries: Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 500 frames Battery performance (playback): External power source: Dimensions:... - Page 55 The following marks may be found on the product: This mark certifies that this camera meets the requirements concerning interference causing equipment regulations in Japan. This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations.
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