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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage the product and may cause fire. Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac OS logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.

  • Page 3: For Proper And Safe Use

    FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Lithium-ion batteries This camera operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. DANGER •...
  • Page 4 GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING • Only use the battery specified in this manual. • Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit.
  • Page 5 The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. • Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required. • Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 6 CAUTION • Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery 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 Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging USA Inc. Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • 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 21 and 31, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 32 and 35.
  • Page 9 Focus signals...27 Special focusing situations ...27 Flash modes ...28 Flash range - Automatic operation ...29 Flash signals...29 Display button - recording mode ...29 Digital subject programs ...30 Spot AF...31 Playback - basic operation ...32 Single-frame playback display...32 Rotating images...33 Deleting single images ...33 Display button - playback mode ...34 Enlarged playback ...35 Recording - advanced operation ...36...
  • Page 10 Playback - advanced operation...54 Playing back voice memos and audio captions ...54 Playing back movies and audio recordings...55 Navigating the playback menu ...56 Deleting image and audio files ...58 Audio caption...59 Locking files...60 Image pasting ...60 Slide show ...62 Dissolve ...62 Crop frame...63 E-mail copy...64 Frame capture ...65...
  • Page 11 Manual installation ...82 Memory card folder organization...84 Auto power save - data transfer mode ...85 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ...86 Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition...86 Windows XP, 2000 Professional, and Me...86 Macintosh...87 Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode ...88 QuickTime system requirements ...88 Removing the driver software - Windows...89 PictBridge ...90...

  • 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. 102). Self-timer lamp (p. 38) Shutter-release button USB-port / AV-out terminal Microphone DC terminal (p.
  • Page 13 Viewfinder* Indicator lamp Speaker LCD monitor* Battery chamber door (p. 15) Zoom lever (p. 23) Controller Menu button Display button (p. 29, 34) Card chamber door (p. 18) Tripod socket Playback-mode button (p. 32)

  • Page 14: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING CHARGING THE BATTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Battery

    INSERTING THE BATTERY This digital camera uses one NP-700 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should be turned off (p.19). 1.Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera to release the safety catch.

  • Page 16: Battery-Condition Indicator

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

  • Page 17: Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)

    AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. ATTACHING THE STRAP The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 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 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 lit 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.

  • 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.

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set date/time? Date/Time set 2004 . 01 . 01 00 : 00 MM / DD / YYYY :move :sel. :enter Date/Time setup screen The date/time setup screen can be opened in section 2 of the setup menu. For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set.

  • Page 21: Recording Mode - Basic Operation

    RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 20. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left.

  • Page 22: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD MONITOR DISPLAY 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 and the viewfinder indicator lamp will turn orange and blink slowly. 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 23: Using The Zoom Lens

    USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a unique 6.1 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 105mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the zoom lever at the back of the camera. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

  • Page 24: Basic Recording Operation

    BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Focus signal ECORDING BASIC OPERATION Slide the mode switch to the digital-subject-program or recording position. The operation for both modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only active in the digital-subject-program mode. Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens (p.

  • Page 25: Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection

    AUTOMATIC DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION Program AE (no indicators) Portrait Sports action Landscape Sunset Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection chooses between program AE and one of four digital subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions and subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in the digital-subject-program mode.

  • 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 prevents 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 and the indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not.

  • Page 28: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES Autoflash Autoflash with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Flash cancel Fill flash ECORDING BASIC OPERATION The flash can be used when taking still images. To select the flash mode, press the flash mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed.

  • 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. The flash range can be changed with camera sensitivity (ISO), see page 46.

  • Page 30: Digital Subject Programs

    DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS Automatic selection Portrait Sports Action Landscape Sunset Night Portrait Text Super Macro Auto recording (off) ECORDING BASIC OPERATION Digital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Set the mode switch to the Digital subject Program position.

  • Page 31: Spot Af

    Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. The use of a tripod is recommended. When used with flash, the subject and background exposures are balanced. The flash can only be used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a person. When using the flash, ask your subjects not to move after the burst;...

  • Page 32: Playback - Basic Operation

    PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION Images can be viewed in the playback mode. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 54. The camera does not need to be turned on with the lens cover to play back images. SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY Mode indicator Time of recording Date of recording...

  • Page 33: Rotating Images

    ROTATING IMAGES Press the down key of the controller (1) to rotate the displayed image 90° left, 90° right, and horizontally. The image is displayed in the selected orientation until changed. DELETING SINGLE IMAGES To delete a displayed file, press the up key of the controller (1).

  • Page 34: Display Button - Playback Mode

    DISPLAY BUTTON - PLAYBACK MODE 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. Image only Index playback Full display In index playback, the left/right and up/down keys of the controller move 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 0.2X increments. With the image to be magnified displayed, press the right side of the zoom lever (T) to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree magnification displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 36: Recording - Advanced Operation

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION Microphone ECORDING ADVANCED OPERATION MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record digital video with sound. Simply slide the mode switch to the movie/audio recording position (1). Total recording time varies with the frame rate and the memory card capacity, see page 53.

  • Page 37: Drive Modes

    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. 38). Used for self-portraits. Continuous advance - to take up to four images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held (p.

  • Page 38: Self-Timer

    Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer delays the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is selected with the down key of the controller (p. 37). Self-timer lamp ECORDING ADVANCED OPERATION With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation...

  • Page 39: Continuous Advance & Uhs Continuous Advance

    Continuous advance & UHS continuous advance These drive modes are selected with the down key of the controller (p. 37). Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 24). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series (1).

  • Page 40: Navigating The Recording Menus

    NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENUS Activate the menu with the menu button. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted. Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
  • Page 41 Still image recording Image size 2560x1920 Quality Standard White balance* Auto Key func.* * White balance, custom key function, camera sensitivity, metering mode, and color mode options are not available when the mode switch is in the digital-subject-program position. Movie and audio recording RecordingMode Movie Frame rate...

  • Page 42: 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 are more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes produce higher quality prints.

  • Page 43: Color Mode

    Size 2560 X 1920 Quality Fine 2.4MB Standard 1.2MB Economy 650KB Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Fine Standard Economy Camera Notes The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings.

  • 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 color compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset white-balance setting are available with still image and movie recording;...

  • Page 45: Custom Key Function

    CUSTOM KEY FUNCTION In the recording mode, a function can be assigned to the left/right keys of the controller. This function is specified in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 40). This function cannot be used with the movie/audio mode or digital subject programs.

  • Page 46: Camera Sensitivity - Iso

    CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent; the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Sensitivity can be changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 40).

  • Page 47: Metering Modes

    METERING MODES The metering mode is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 40). Metering cannot be changed with the movie recording or digital subject programs. Multi-segment metering: uses 256 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure.

  • Page 48: 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; exposure compensation cannot be used with digital subject programs. When auto reset (p. 45) is active, exposure compensation is reset to 0.0 when the camera is turned off.

  • Page 49: Voice Memo

    VOICE MEMO Voice memo allows an audio track up to fifteen second to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 40). When the function is active, the microphone indicator (1) is displayed in the top left corner of the monitor.

  • Page 50: Date Imprinting

    DATE IMPRINTING The date and time of recording can be printed directly on a still 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 the imprinting function is active.

  • Page 51: Digital Zoom

    DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom is activated in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 40). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4.3X in 0.1X increments. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom;...

  • Page 52: Recording Mode

    RECORDING MODE The recording-mode menu options switches between movie and audio recording. This option is located in section 1 of the movie/audio menu (p. 40). AUDIO RECORDING Audio can be recorded without an image. About 30 minutes of audio can be stored on a 16MB memory card.

  • Page 53: Frame Rate & Movie File Sizes

    FRAME RATE & MOVIE FILE SIZES Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in section 1 of the movie menu (p.

  • Page 54: 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 and audio tracks as well as the advanced function on the playback menu. PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS AND AUDIO CAPTIONS Play Stop...

  • Page 55: Playing Back Movies And Audio Recordings

    PLAYING BACK MOVIES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS Movie clips and audio recordings are played back the same way. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie or audio file; audio files are displayed with a blue screen. Play Audio file Pause Vol.

  • Page 56: Navigating The Playback Menu

    NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off (1). The left/right and up/down keys of the controller (2) control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.
  • Page 57 Delete – Audio caption Lock – Image pasting – Index to menu functions Audio caption, 59 Crop frame, 63 Date print, 69 Delete, 58 Dissolve, 62 Frame-selection screen When a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame-selection screen appears.

  • Page 58: Deleting Image And Audio Files

    DELETING IMAGE AND AUDIO 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 on the memory card can be deleted in section 1 of the playback menu (p.

  • Page 59: Audio Caption

    AUDIO CAPTION A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function replaces a voice-memo audio track recorded with an image. Files must be unlocked to use this function (p. 60). Display the image to which the audio caption will be attached.

  • Page 60: Locking Files

    LOCKING FILES Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be erased by a delete function. However, the formatting function (p. 72) will erase all files whether locked or not. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 56). The lock option has four settings: This frame The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode is locked.
  • Page 61 Nine frame choices are shown on the LCD monitor. Select the frame with the controller. Press the center button to continue. Pressing the menu button at any time during the operation cancels the routine. The camera memorizes any settings entered. Sel.

  • Page 62: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays and plays all image, audio, and movie files in order. To start the slide-show presentation, highlight “Enter” and press the central button of the controller. During the slide show, pressing the central button of the controller pauses and restarts the presentation.

  • Page 63: Crop Frame

    CROP FRAME A portion of a still image can be copied and saved. Display the image to be cropped on the LCD monitor. Highlight “Enter” in the crop-frame option in section 2 of the playback menu and press the center button to start the cropping process.

  • Page 64: E-Mail Copy

    E-MAIL COPY E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. If an economy image is selected for E-mail Copy, the image quality will not change. The copy function is selected in section 3 of the playback-mode menu (p.

  • Page 65: Frame Capture

    FRAME CAPTURE The frame-capture option in section 2 of the playback menu allows a single frame from a movie clip can be copied and save as a still image. The copied image has the same image size as the original movie. The movie from which the frame is to be captured must first be displayed in the playback mode before opening the playback menu.

  • Page 66: Movie Editing

    MOVIE EDITING The edit-movie option in section 2 of the playback menu allows an unwanted section to be cut from a movie clip. The movie to be edited must first be displayed in the playback mode before opening the playback menu. Highlight “Enter” in the movie edit option and press the center button of the controller to open the editing screen.
  • Page 67 Preview edit. :function :play After playback, use the down key to continue if the edit is acceptable. To make changes to the edit, use the up key of the controller to return to the previous steps to adjust the start and end points. To cancel the edit operation, press the menu button. Save edit.

  • Page 68: About Dpof

    ABOUT DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™. 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 69: Date Print

    When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen appears 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 required number of copies. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images recorded afterwards are not be included in the order.

  • Page 70: Setup Mode

    SETUP MODE The setup menu is used to control the camera’s functions and operation. The navigating the setup menu section covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings. NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU The setup menu is opened from the other menus.
  • Page 71 Navigating the menu is simple. The four-way keys of the controller (1) control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.

  • Page 72: 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. 70). Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the brightness, the monitor image changes accordingly.

  • Page 73: File Number (#) Memory

    (Standard) 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; 007 indicates a DiMAGE X A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is...

  • Page 74: Language

    LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 70). Highlight the current menu language in the setup menu and press the center button of the controller to open the language screen. Use the four-way key of the controller to highlight the new menu language.

  • Page 75: Shutter Fx

    SHUTTER FX When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The sound effect can be turn off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 70). Two shutter effects are available; signal 1 is mechanical and signal 2 is electrical.

  • Page 76: Reset Default

    RESET DEFAULT This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Recording mode Focus area Monitor display Exposure compensation Flash mode Drive mode Image size Image quality White balance Custom key function Metering mode...

  • Page 77: Date And Time

    Setup menu LCD Brightness File number (#) memory Folder name Audio signals Focus signal Shutter FX Volume Auto-power-save period Transfer mode DATE AND TIME The date/time setup screen is opened from section 3 of the setup menu (p. 70). See page 20 for how the set the date and time.

  • Page 78: Video Output

    VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television. The video output can be changed between NTSC and PAL in section 3 of the setup menu. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your television set.

  • Page 79: Data-Transfer Mode

    Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, and XP Home and Professional editions. Mac OS 9.0 ~ 9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.3 - 10.1.5, 10.2.1 ~ 10.2.8, 10.3 ~10.3.3. Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information: North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/ Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com/...

  • Page 80: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER A fully charged battery 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 the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on page 81 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.

  • Page 81: 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 82: Manual Installation

    Manual Installation TRANSFER MODE To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a- computer section on page 80. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window opens.
  • Page 83 The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. The letter designating the CD- ROM drive will vary between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. three drivers MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The last window confirms the driver has been installed.

  • Page 84: Memory Card Folder Organization

    MEMORY 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 Drive Icon computer.

  • Page 85: Auto Power Save - Data Transfer Mode

    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. When the index number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder is created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory card: e.g.

  • Page 86: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

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

  • Page 87: Macintosh

    The hardware devices to be stopped is displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen appears to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” stops the device. A third and final screen appears to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer.

  • Page 88: Changing The Memory Card - Data-Transfer Mode

    CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE Never remove the card when the viewfinder lamp is lit - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows XP, 2000 Professional, and Me 1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 86). 2.

  • Page 89: 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 90: Pictbridge

    PICTBRIDGE Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 3 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Open the AV out/ USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera.

  • Page 91: Notes On Printing Errors

    No. of prints: Print size: Printer setup Layout: Printer setup Print quality: Printer setup Data print: Printer setup :start Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing the center of the controller. The printing-finished message indicates the end of the operation; turn the camera off to end the routine.

  • Page 92: Navigating The Pictbridge Menu

    NAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. The options that can be changed vary with the printer. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab;...

  • Page 93: Batch Print

    Batch print – Index print – Index to menu functions Batch print, 93 Data print, 95 DPOF print, 95 Batch print Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Two options are available: All-frames - to print all images on the card.

  • Page 94: Paper Size

    Paper size The paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer setup option uses the size set with the printer. Highlight the current size setting in the menu and press the center button of the controller to open the paper-size screen.

  • Page 95: Print Quality

    Print quality The print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera. Data print Data can be printed with the image. The printer-setup option uses the options set with the printer.

  • Page 96: Remote Camera System Requirements

    REMOTE CAMERA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For the camera to be connected directly to Minimum system requirements the computer and used as a remote Pentium II 300MHz or later imaging device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard Windows XP, 2000 Professional, interface.
  • Page 97 The InstallSheild Wizard window is displayed. Click the “Next >” button to continue. The license agreement is displayed. if you accept the agreement, click the “Yes” button to continue. Read the entire agreement carefully before continuing. If you do not agree to the terms, click the “No” button to exit the installation program.

  • Page 98: Connecting The Remote Camera

    CONNECTING THE REMOTE CAMERA Before the camera can be connected to a computer, the remote camera driver must be installed, see page 96. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter set (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery.

  • Page 99: Notes On Remote Camera Operation

    NOTES ON REMOTE CAMERA OPERATION When using the remote camera, exposure, white balance, and camera sensitivity are set to auto. The optical and 4.3X digital zoom are active. There are no menu controls. The monitor cannot be turned off. The flash is disabled. There is no audio. The camera can be focused periodically by pressing the shutter-release button partway down.

  • Page 100: 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 our service facility. Problem Symptom Nothing dis- The camera played on the will not work. monitors.

  • Page 101: About The Lithium-Ion Battery Charger Cord

    Focus signal is red. Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations with- out flash. While using flash, the pic- The subject is beyond the flash tures are too range (p. 46). dark. If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter set.

  • Page 102: 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 103: Memory Cards

    • Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects. • Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary. 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 104: 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. PPENDIX...

  • Page 105: What Is An Ev

    WHAT IS AN EV? Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one Ev adjusts the exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of two. +2.0 Ev 4X as much light +1.0 Ev 2X as much light 0.0 Ev Calculated exposure –1.0 Ev 1/2 as much light...

  • Page 106: Technical Specifications

    JPEG, motion JPEG (MOV), WAV. DCF 1.0, DPOF, and Exif 2.2 compliant. Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese (Simplified). Konica Minolta NP-700 lithium-ion battery. (Camera & Imaging Products Association) standard: NP-700 lithium-ion battery, SD memory card includ- ed in the product package, LCD monitor on,...
  • Page 107 Battery performance (playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 170 min.: External power source: Dimensions: Weight: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Lithium-ion Battery NP-700 Voltage: Weight: Dimensions Battery Charger BC-800 Input voltage: Weight: Dimensions Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 108 © 2004 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 9222-2734-11 P-A405 Printed in Japan...

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