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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2730-11 MS-A311/KME-0311...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    International Warranty Certificate DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System.

  • Page 3: For Proper And Safe Use

    FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING 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 • Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Only use the adapter power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5 • Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required. • Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the States of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 6 CAUTION • 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. •...
  • Page 7 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC Compliance Statement Digital Camera: Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 22 and 31, and the playback - basic oper- ation section between pages 32 and 35.
  • Page 9 Playback - basic operation ...32 Single-frame playback display ...32 Viewing images ...33 Deleting single images ...33 LCD monitor display - playback mode ...34 Enlarged playback...35 Recording - advanced operation ...36 LCD monitor display - advanced ...36 Navigating the main recording menu ...36 Flash modes...
  • Page 10 Setup menu ...78 Navigating the setup menu ...78 LCD monitor brightness ...82 Formatting memory cards ...82 Reset default ...83 Language...84 Audio signals ...84 Focus signal ...85 Shutter signal ...85 Auto power off...85 Date and time ...86 Date format...86 Transfer mode ...86 Data-transfer mode...87 System requirements ...87 Connecting the camera to a computer ...88...

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 107). Flash (p. 28) USB port (p. 88) Card slot (p.
  • Page 13 Recording-mode switch (p. 22) Strap eyelet (p. 17) Controller Indicator lamp Menu button Playback button (p. 32) LCD monitor*...

  • Page 14: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSERTING THE BATTERIES This digital camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries. AA-size Ni-MH batteries are recommended because of longer life. Do not use other types of batteries with this camera. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex elec- tronic equipment.

  • Page 15: Battery-Condition Indicator

    BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD moni- tor. The indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This is displayed when the camera is on.

  • Page 16: Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)

    AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter AC-12U, 12E, or 12GB allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Strap

    ATTACHING THE STRAP Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body. Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten.

  • Page 18: Installing And Removing A Memory Card

    INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not red and blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will appear on the LCD monitor;...

  • Page 19: About Memory Cards

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

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of record- ing. The date and time may also have to be set when changing batteries if the clock and calendar reset.
  • Page 21 Date/Time set :move :sel. :enter Date and time can also be set in section 3 of the setup menu. See page 78 on how to open the setup menu. Camera notes For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Highlight the language option in section 1 of the setup menu (p.78).

  • Page 22: Recording - Basic Operation

    RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 21. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.

  • Page 23: Using The Zoom Lens

    USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a unique 4.8 - 14.4mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the controller at the back of the camera. While zooming, the zoom scale is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 24: Lcd Monitor Display - Basic

    LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - BASIC LCD monitor CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator will appear on the monitor. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wide-angle position.

  • Page 25: Basic Recording Operation

    BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Turn the camera on and slide the recording-mode switch to the recording position. Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD monitor. • The focus-lock function (p. 26) can be used with off-center Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure.

  • Page 26: Focus Lock

    FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation pre- vents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button.

  • Page 27: Focus Signals

    FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not.

  • Page 28: Flash Signals

    FLASH SIGNALS The flash mode indicator of the LCD monitor indicates the flash status, when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. While the flash is charging, the shutter cannot be released. Flash mode indicator ECORDING BASIC OPERATION Flash charging - Flash mode indicator is red.

  • Page 29: Flash Range - Automatic Operation

    FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION The camera automatically controls 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 0.2m ~ 3.6m (0.7 ft.

  • Page 30: Lcd Monitor Display - Recording Mode

    LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - RECORDING MODE Pressing and holding the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live image only. Controller Live image only Full display The battery-condition, date-imprinting, and flash-charging indicators can appear on the live image only display.

  • Page 31: Self-Portrait Mirror

    SELF-PORTRAIT MIRROR The self-portrait mirror allows a self-portrait to be taken without the need of the self-timer and a tri- pod. Hold the camera at arms length. Center yourself in the mirror next to the lens to point the camera. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus (1).

  • Page 32: Playback - Basic Operation

    PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION This section covers the basic viewing operation in the playback mode. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 64. SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY Mode indicator Time of recording Date of recording Lock indicator (p. 69) DPOF-set indicator (p. 74) E-mail copy indicator (p.

  • Page 33: Viewing Images

    DELETING SINGLE IMAGES Press the controller; a confirmation screen will appear. Move the controller left and right to highlight “Yes.” “No” will cancel the operation. Press the controller to delete the file. VIEWING IMAGES In the playback mode, move the controller left and right to scroll through the images on the memory card.

  • Page 34: Lcd Monitor Display - Playback Mode

    LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - PLAYBACK MODE Pressing and holding the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live image only. Full display Index playback LAYBACK BASIC OPERATION Image only Index display can be shown by moving the controller down. In index playback, pushing the controller left and right moves the yellow border around the index thumbnails.

  • Page 35: Enlarged Playback

    ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X in multiple steps. With the image to be magnified displayed, move the controller up to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD moni- tor.

  • Page 36: Recording - Advanced Operation

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - ADVANCED Portrait (p. 49) Exposure compensation (p. 47) White balance (p. 44) Flash modes (p. 38) NAVIGATING THE MAIN RECORDING MENU When the menu button is pressed, the main menu appears on the LCD monitor and the basic menu options can be set.
  • Page 37 Flash mode Auto Red eye Fill flash Cancel Night port. Selecting the menu icon in the main menu displays the advanced recording menu where other advanced options are available. To navigate this menu, see page 52. To activate the main menu of the recording mode, press the menu button.

  • Page 38: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES Flash mode oflash with red-eye reduction, whichever of these two modes was last used. While the flash is charging, flash mode indicator turns red and the shutter cannot be released. When photographing a subject closer than 20 cm (0.7 ft.), use flash cancel, see page 39.
  • Page 39 Fill-flash - the flash fires with each expo- sure regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine. 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 outside the flash range.

  • Page 40: Drive Modes

    DRIVE MODES Drive mode Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed. This is the camera’s default setting. Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter (p. 41). Used for self-portraits. Continuous advance - to take multiple images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held (p.

  • Page 41: Self-Timer

    Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approxi- mately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is set in the main recording menu (p. 36). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p.

  • Page 42: Continuous Advance

    Continuous advance The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-quality setting. The maximum rate of capture is 1.2 fps.

  • Page 43: Multi Frame

    Multi frame The multi-frame drive mode captures a series of nine consecutive images and lays them out in a single frame. Multi frame drive mode is set in the main recording menu (p. 36) Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p.

  • Page 44: 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 colour compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset White balance white-balance setting are available with still image and movie recording.

  • Page 45: Image Quality

    IMAGE QUALITY Image quality must be set before the picture is taken. Four image-quality modes are available; 1600 X 1200 Fine, 1600 X 1200 Standard, 1280 X 960 Standard, Quality and 640 X 480 Standard. Image quality is based on two factors: image size and compression.

  • Page 46: The Frame Counter And Memory Card Capacity

    The Frame Counter and Memory Card Capacity The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at the camera’s image quality settings. If the setting is changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one.

  • Page 47: 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 with still image and movie recording. When auto reset (P. 55) is active, exposure compensation is reset to ±0 when the cam- Exp.

  • Page 48: Colour Modes

    COLOUR MODES Colour, black and white, sepia, posterization, and soft-focus settings are available. The colour mode is set in the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). Colour mode Soft focus cannot be selected in the movie-recording mode or used with special effects, continuous advance, or multi-frame.

  • Page 49: Portrait

    PORTRAIT In portrait, the camera is optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background. Portrait is set in the main recording menu (p. 36) Portrait An indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor to show the portrait mode is active. When auto reset is active (p.

  • Page 50: Special Effects

    SPECIAL EFFECTS The special-effects option in the main menu adds frames and borders to images or combines two images side by side. Required menu functions should be set before selecting the special effects icon on the menu. Once the special-effects routine Special FX begins, menu functions cannot be changed until the operation is completed.

  • Page 51: Creating Side-By-Side Images

    Creating side-by-side images Two images can be captured side by side using the special-effects option in the main recording menu (p. 36). After the special effects icon is selected, a menu is dis- played with the special effects options. Move the con- troller up and down to select the side-by-side option (1).

  • Page 52: Navigating The Advanced Recording Menu

    NAVIGATING THE ADVANCED RECORDING MENU MENU To activate the recording-mode main menu, press the menu button. With the menu icon selected, press the controller to go into the advanced recording menu. The tab 1 at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Move the controller left and right to highlight the appropriate menu tab;...
  • Page 53 Move the controller up and down to highlight the new setting. Press the controller to select the highlighted setting. Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the recording mode, press the menu button.

  • Page 54: Controller Customization

    CONTROLLER CUSTOMIZATION The white balance, drive mode, exposure compensation, or flash mode can be set with the con- troller. The function assigned to the controller is selected in section 1 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52). Initially, no function is assigned. The white balance, exposure compensation, and off options affect the movie recording mode.

  • Page 55: Auto Reset

    AUTO RESET When auto reset is active, the following functions are reset when the camera is turned off. This function can be turned off in section 1 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52). Flash mode (p. 38) Drive mode (p. 40) White balance (p.

  • Page 56: Date Imprinting

    DATE IMPRINTING The date and time 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 func- tion is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the imprinting function is active.

  • Page 57: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom is activated in section 2 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4X in mul- tiple steps. When the digital zoom is activated, the zoom scale includes both the optical and digital zoom range.

  • Page 58: File Number (#) Memory

    100KM005. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which will increase by one each time a new folder is created. The next two letters refer to Konica Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 005 indi- cates a DiMAGE X21.

  • Page 59: Instant Playback

    INSTANT PLAYBACK Still images can be previewed immediately after they have been captured. Simply continue to hold down the shutter-release button after taking a picture to display the image on the monitor. Release the shutter button to end the playback.

  • Page 60: Movie Recording

    MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record digital video without audio. Total recording time varies with the image size and the memory card capacity, see the navigating the main movie recording menu section on page 61. In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled, see the notes section on page 62.

  • Page 61: Navigating The Main Movie Recording Menu

    NAVIGATING THE MAIN MOVIE RECORDING MENU When the menu button is pressed, the main movie menu appears on the LCD monitor. The following four options are available. 1.Image size (320X240 / 160X120) 2.Exposure compensation 3.White balance 4.Colour mode Selecting the setup icon located in the center of the main menu opens the setup menu.

  • Page 62: Notes On Movie Recording

    To activate the movie-mode main menu, press the menu button. Move the controller in the direc- tion to highlight the appropriate menu option. Press the controller to display the option settings. Move the controller up or down to select the appropriate setting. Press the controller to apply the setting.

  • Page 63: Playback - Advanced Operation

    PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 32 through 35. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced functions on the play- back menu. PLAYING BACK MOVIES : play Movie file...

  • Page 64: Navigating The Main Playback Menu

    NAVIGATING THE MAIN PLAYBACK MENU To activate the main playback menu, press the menu button. Move the controller in the direction to highlight the desired menu option. If the menu icon is struck through, the menu function is disabled. Press the controller to select the option. Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings.

  • Page 65: Navigating The Advanced Playback Menu

    NAVIGATING THE ADVANCED PLAYBACK MENU Delete Lock DPOF set Date print Index print Move the controller up and down to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose settings need to be changed. With the menu option to be changed highlighted, move the controller right; the set- tings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted.
  • Page 66 Menu Options in the Playback Mode Delete This frame All frames MarkedFrames Lock This frame All frames MarkedFrames Unlock all DPOF set This frame All frames MarkedFrames Cancel all Date print On / Off Index print On / Off Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings. SETUP Delete Lock...

  • Page 67: Frame-Selection Screen

    FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN When a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame-selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple image files to be chosen. :sel. :enter :move The garbage-can indicator shows the image is selected for deletion. The printer indicator shows the image is selected for DPOF printing.

  • Page 68: Deleting Image Files

    DELETING IMAGE FILES Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation. Deleting a single image A single image displayed or highlighted on the monitor can be deleted with the main playback menu (p.

  • Page 69: Locking Image Files

    LOCKING IMAGE FILES Images can be locked to prevent them from being deleted with the advanced playback menu. However, the formatting function (p. 82) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images should be locked. Locking a single image A single image displayed or highlighted on the monitor can be locked with the main playback menu (p.

  • Page 70: Adding To Favorites

    ADDING TO FAVORITES A maximum of 10 still images can be added to Favorites. These images are 640 X 480 standard quality copies of the original image and are stored in the camera, not on the memory card. Favorites allow pictures from different memory card to be collected.

  • Page 71: Viewing Favorites

    VIEWING FAVORITES Favorites cannot be viewed when the camera is simply turned on. This is to pro- tect your personal collection of images from the view of strangers. View View With the camera off or in a recording mode, press and hold the playback button for a few seconds.

  • Page 72: Rotate

    While viewing Favorites, many menu functions are available to delete, lock, and display images. However, certain functions are not available such as E-mail Copy, add-to-Favorites, and DPOF setup. Favorites cannot be printed or saved to a computer. Play Favorites copies can be deleted only in the view-Favorites mode. Neither deleting (p. 68) all the frames in normal playback nor formatting the memory card erases Favorites.

  • Page 73: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW On the main menu (p. 64), selecting the slide show icon and pressing the con- troller starts the slide show. This function automatically displays all still images on the memory card in order. Movie clips are not displayed. Slide show To start a Favorites slide show, select the slide show icon from the main menu in the view-Favorites mode (p.

  • Page 74: 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 memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory-card slot of DPOF compatible printers.
  • Page 75 Creating print order for multiple images DPOF print order for single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be created in the advanced playback menu (p. 65). The print menu option has four settings: This To create a DPOF file for the displayed or highlighted image. frame To create a DPOF file for all images on the memory card.

  • Page 76: Ordering An Index Print

    ORDERING AN INDEX PRINT To create an index print of all the images on the card, select “On.” To cancel an index print, simply change the setting to “Off.” If an index-print order is created, any additional images saved afterwards on the card will not be included in the index print Select the index-print option just before printing.

  • Page 77: E-Mail Copy

    E-MAIL COPY E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X 120 JPEG copy of a still image displayed or highlighted on the monitor. These copy images can be easily transmitted by e-mail. E-mail Copies are saved to the original card. E-mail Copies E-mail copy can be made in the main menu of the playback mode (p.

  • Page 78: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU - NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU Setup menu can be activated from any of the modes: recording, movie, or playback mode. Digital zoom File # memory Delete Folder name Std. nor Lock DPOF set Date print :enter Index print :enter ETUP MENU In a recording or playback mode,...
  • Page 79 LCDbrightness Format Reset default Language English After opening the setup menu, move the controller left and right to highlight the appro- priate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted. When the desired menu section is displayed, move the controller up and down to scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 80 Menu options in the setup mode LCDbrightness Enter Format Enter Reset default Enter Language Japanese English Deutsch Français Español Chinese Audio signals Focus signal ShutterSignal Power off 30 min. 10 min. 5 min. 3 min. 1 min. ETUP MENU Choosing “Yes” on the confirmation screens will execute the operation, “No”...
  • Page 81 Date/Time set Enter Date format YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Transfer mode Data storage PictBridge Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the menu options and their settings. Date/Time set :move :sel. :enter On the date/time setting screen, move the controller left and right to select the year, month, day, hour, or minute.

  • Page 82: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is opened from section 1 of the setup menu (p. 78). Move the controller left and right (1) to adjust the brightness, the monitor image will change accordingly.

  • Page 83: Reset Default

    RESET DEFAULT This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Reset default can be set in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 78) Digital zoom Drive mode Flash mode...

  • Page 84: Language

    Special effects Image size (E-mail copy) LCD monitor brightness Auto-power-off period File number memory Folder name Audio signals Focus signal Shutter signal Transfer mode LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1 of the setup menu (p.

  • Page 85: Focus Signal

    FOCUS SIGNAL When the focus is confirmed, the focus signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The focus signal can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 78). Two signals are available. SHUTTER SIGNAL When the shutter is released, a shutter signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation.

  • Page 86: Date And Time

    DATE AND TIME It is important to accurately set the clock. When a recording is made, the date and time of the recording are saved with the file and are displayed in playback mode or with the DiMAGE Viewer software included on the CD-ROM. See page 81 for how the set the date and time. DATE FORMAT The date format that is used in monitor displays and for date imprinting can be changed: YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day, month,...

  • Page 87: 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 X21 with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cam- eras.

  • Page 88: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER Confirm the battery has the sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on page 90 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.
  • Page 89 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 90: Connecting To Windows 98 And 98Se

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

  • Page 91: 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 88. 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 Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 92 The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer. TRANSFER MODE The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USB- STRG.inf.

  • Page 93: Quicktime System Requirements

    QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM PC / AT Compatible Pentium-based or compatible computer Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP. 128MB or more of RAM AUTO POWER OFF - DATA-TRANSFER MODE If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it will shut down to save power.

  • Page 94: Memory Card Folder Organization

    MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copy images, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. Drive Icon The misc.
  • Page 95 Image file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a jpg or mov extension. The jpg extension indicates a still image, and the mov extension, a movie clip. E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in “EM.” When a new folder is created, the first three digits in the folder name will be one greater than the largest folder number on the card.

  • Page 96: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the indicator lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the indicator lamp is not lit. Turn the camera off, 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 97: Macintosh

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

  • Page 98: Changing The Memory Card - Data-Transfer Mode

    CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE Never remove the card when the indicator lamp is red and blinking - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 1. Turn off the camera. 2.
  • Page 99 Connect the camera to the printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Slide open the USB-port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on. The PictBridge screen will be displayed.

  • Page 100: Notes On Printing Errors

    NOTES ON PRINTING ERRORS If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recom- mended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press the controller to end the routine. Refer to the printer manual for the correct procedure for the printer problem.
  • Page 101 The options that can be changed vary with the printer. Batch print All frames Reset Index print Start Paper size Printer setup 2” X 3” card 100mm X 150mm Sizes Japanese European N. American Layout Printer setup Border less 1 image/sheet 2 image/sheet 4 image/sheet Print quality...

  • Page 102: Batch Print

    Batch print Batch print in section 1 of the menu selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Batch print cannot be made if the number of still images on the card exceeds 50. Use the PictBridge screen (p. 99). When the all-frames option is selected, a screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified.

  • Page 103: Printing Dpof Files

    PRINTING DPOF FILES The DPOF-print option in section 3 allows still images and an index print selected with the DPOF printing options in the playback menu to be printed from a PictBridge compatible printer. There is no limit to the number of images that can be printed. See page 74 on how to create a DPOF file. Before each print run, check the printer settings;...

  • Page 104: Appendix

    APPENDIX 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 Konica Minolta service facility. Problem Symptom Nothing dis- The camera played on the will not work.
  • Page 105 Problem Symptom Card-locked Shutter will warning not release. appears on the monitor. Focus signal is red. Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations without flash. While using flash, the pic- The subject is beyond the flash range (p. tures are too 29).

  • 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 Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera will provide years of service. Camera care • Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. • Turn off the camera when transporting. •...

  • Page 108: Before Important Events And Journeys

    Memory cards should not be used to permanently store image data. Always make a copy of camera files on an appropriate storage device or recording media. Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made.

  • Page 109: Operating Temperatures And Conditions

    Questions and service • If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in your area. • Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Konica Minolta service facility.

  • Page 110: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range: Autofocusing system: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Flash recycling time: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view: A/D conversion: Recording media: File formats: Printing output control: Menu languages: Batteries:...
  • Page 111 Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and 1600 X 1200 Standard image quality, no instant playback, flash used with 50% of the frames. alkaline batteries. Based on Konica Minolta’s stan- dard test method. Approximate continuous playback time: 170 min with Ni-MH batteries.
  • Page 112 Camera know-how, image composition, digital image editing: discover more about Minolta’s new internet world and visit www.konicaminoltaphotoworld.com © 2003 Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 0- 43325-53262- 7 9222-2730-11 MS-A311/KME-0311 Printed in Germany...

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