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SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY

A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take

years to master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a

magical moment cannot be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic

photographic principles.

The lens aperture controls not only

exposure, but also depth of field; the

area between the closest object in

focus and the furthest object in focus.

The larger the aperture value, the

greater the depth of field. The smaller

the aperture value, the shallower the

depth of field. The required shutter

speed for the exposure increases with

the aperture value. Usually landscape

photographs use a large depth of field

(large aperture value) to keep the

foreground and background in focus,

and portraits use a shallow depth of

field (small aperture value) to separate

the subject from the background.

Depth of field also changes with focal

length. The smaller the focal length,

the greater the depth of field; the

longer the focal length, the shallower

the depth of field.

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The shutter controls not only exposure, but

also the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter

speeds are used in sport photography to stop

action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to

show the flow of motion such as water

cascading over a waterfall. The use of a

tripod is recommended with slow shutter

speeds.

The change in aperture and shutter speed is not apparent in the live image. Unlike film

cameras, test photographs can be taken and immediately viewed. For critical work, take

a test photograph at the set aperture or shutter speed and view the result in Quick View

(p. 30). The image can be deleted if not acceptable and another test image can be taken

at a different setting.

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Press the controller to pause the movie

playback; press the controller again to resume

the playback.

DVANCED PLAYBACK

Use the left/right keys of the controller to display

the movie.

Press the center of the controller to play back

the movie clip.

PLAYING BACK MOVIES

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

Press the display button to view the movie with

or without the guidance bar.

During playback, the left/right keys rewind and

fast forward the recording.

The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages

30 through 33. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced

function on the playback menu. Movie clips can be played back in Quick View.

To cancel the playback, press the menu button.

Pause

Play

Rew

Fwd

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CAPTURING A MOVIE FRAME

A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image. The

copied image has the same image size as the original movie.

Pause Rew Fwd

During playback, press the center button of the

controller to pause the movie playback at the

point to capture the frame. When the movie is

paused, the left/right keys can be used to jog the

clip to display the correct frame.

Play Rew Fwd

Press the up key of the controller to capture the

frame. Before the frame is captured, a

confirmation screen appears. Choosing “Yes”

executes the operation, “No” cancels it.

Play Rew Fwd

The file name of the captured image is

displayed. Press the center button of the

controller to complete the operation.

Saved as PICT0015.JPG.

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DVANCED PLAYBACK

Press the central button of the controller to

select the highlighted setting.

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.

With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings

are displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Enter” is displayed, press

the center of the controller to continue.

Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.

Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to

the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. To

return to the playback mode, press the menu button.

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.

Activate the menu with the menu button.

NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU

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DPOF set

Date imprint

–

Off

–

–E-mail copy

Index print

Delete

Format

–

–Copy

Lock

Slide show

Playback

–

5 sec.

OffRepeat

Duration

To delete recorded images (p. 73).

To format the memory (p. 74).

To create an index print with the DPOF order (p. 83).

To protect images from deletion (p. 75).

To play back images automatically (p. 80).

To select the images for the Slide Show (p. 80).

To specify how long each image is played back (p. 80).

To repeat the Slide Show presentation automatically (p. 80).

To select images for DPOF printing (p. 82).

To print the date with the DPOF images (p. 83).

To copy and resize images to be e-mailed (p. 79).

Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the menu options.

To copy files to the internal memory or memory card (p. 76).

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When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will

appear. This screen allows multiple images to be chosen.

The left/right keys of the controller moves the

yellow border to select the image.

The up key of the controller selects the frame;

when selected, an indicator appears next to the

image. The down key deselects the image

removing the indicator.

The menu button cancels the screen and any operation made.

The garbage can indicates the image is

selected for deletion.

The key indicates the image is locked

or selected to be locked.

The check indicates the image is

selected for the slide show or to be

copied.

FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN

Press the central button of the controller to complete the operation.

The printer icon indicates the image is

selected for DPOF printing. The

number of copies is shown on the right.

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

Movie file

E-mail copy file

Indicators may be displayed on the right of each index

image to indicate movie and E-mail copy files.

:sel.

:enter

:move

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Deleting permanently erases the file. Once

deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should

be taken when deleting images.

Single, multiple, or all files can be deleted in section 1 of the

playback menu (p. 71). To delete images in the internal

memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The

delete option has three settings:

DELETE

Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen appears.

Choosing “Yes” executes the operation, “No” cancels it.

The delete function will only erase unlocked files. Locked

files must be unlocked before they can be deleted.

Delete

Format

–

–Copy

Lock

Delete this frame?

Yes

Delete –

This

frame

All

frames

Marked

frames

The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is deleted.

All unlocked files are deleted.

To delete multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection

screen is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the

first file to be deleted. Pressing the up key marks the thumbnail with the

delete indicator. To deselect a file for deletion, highlight it with the yellow

border and press the down key; the indicator disappears. Continue until all

the files to be deleted are marked. Press the central button of the controller

to continue (the confirmation screen appears), or press the menu button to

cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. On the confirmation

screen, highlighting and entering “Yes” deletes the marked files.

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The formatting function is used to erase all data on a

memory card or in the camera’s internal memory. To format

the internal memory, remove the memory card from the

camera.

Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or storage

device. Locking images will not protect them from being

deleted when the memory is formatted. Always format the

memory using the camera; never use a computer.

When the format option is selected and entered in section

1 of the playback menu (p. 71), a confirmation screen

appears. Choosing “Yes” formats the memory, choosing

“No” cancels the formatting operation. A screen appears to

indicate the memory has been formatted.

DVANCED PLAYBACK

FORMAT

When a memory card or the camera’s internal memory is formatted, all

data is erased.

A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If

the unable-to-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera.

If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the

window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us

Europe: http://www.konicaminoltaeurope.com/

Delete

Format

–

–Copy

Lock

Format?

Yes

Delete –

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Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. To lock images in the internal memory, remove

the memory card from the camera.

A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the QV/delete

button. However, the formatting function (p. 74) will erase all files whether locked or not.

Important images should be locked. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback

menu (p. 71). The lock option has four settings:

LOCK

This

frame

All

frames

Marked

frames

The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is locked.

All files on the memory card or in the internal memory are locked.

Unlock

all

All files on the memory card or in the internal memory are unlocked.

To lock or unlock multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-

selection screen is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to

highlight the file to be locked. Pressing the up key marks the file with the

lock indicator. To unlock a file, highlight it with the yellow border and press

the down key; the lock indicator disappears. Continue until all the files to be

locked are marked. Press the central button of the controller to lock the

marked thumbnails, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and

return to the playback menu.

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DVANCED PLAYBACK

The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu

(p. 71) makes exact copies of image or movie files

and can store the copied data on another memory

card or in the internal memory.

E-mail Copy in menu section 3 makes a standard

640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still

image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail.

E-mail copies can only be copied to the original

memory source.

COPY AND E-MAIL COPY

Up to approximately 13MB of data can be copied. If too many images have been

selected, a warning will appear and the copy routine will be canceled. Divide the number

of images into two or three batches. The amount of data can be converted into E-mail

copies depends on the amount of free memory remaining.

To copy or E-mail copy the images in the internal memory, remove the memory card from

the camera. When a copy function is used, a folder is created for the files (p. 102); copy

files are placed in a folder with a name ending in CP, and E-mail Copy images are placed

in a folder ending in EM. The same folder is used to store copies until the number of

images exceed 9,999. Copies of locked images are unlocked. DPOF information is not

copied.

The copy function has three menu options and E-mail copy function has two:

Delete

Format

Copy

Lock

DPOF set

Date print

–

Off

–

–E-mail copy

Index print

This

frame

Marked

frames

To copy the file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode.

To copy single or multiple files. When selected, the frame-selection screen

will appear; highlight the file to be copied with the yellow border and then

press the up key of the controller to mark it with the check indicator. To

deselect a file to be copied, highlight the selected thumbnail and press the

down key; the check disappears. Continue until all the files to be copied are

marked. Press the central button of the controller to continue, or press the

menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.

All

frames

To copy all the files in the internal memory. (Copy function only)

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Copy

When the image(s) to be copied are selected, a message screen is displayed. The

appearance of the screen varies depending if a memory card is inserted or not. The

messages are highlighted during the copying procedure.

Copy

enter

Change card.

Remove memory card to

copy to internal memory.

Copying completed.

Copying . . .

When a memory card is inserted:

When the change-card message is highlighted,

remove the camera’s memory card and insert the

card to which the image should be copied. Press

the central button of the controller to continue or

the menu button to cancel the copy operation.

To copy from one memory card to another.

To copy from a memory card to the internal memory.

When the change-card message is highlighted,

remove the camera’s memory card. Press the

central button of the controller to continue or the

menu button to cancel the copy operation.

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DVANCED PLAYBACK

After the copy-completed message is highlighted, a screen

indicates the name of the folder containing the copied images;

press the central controller button to return to the menu.

Copied to 101KM_CP.

Copy

enter

Insert memory card.

Copying completed.

Copying . . .

When a memory card is not inserted:

When the insert-memory-card message is

highlighted, insert the memory card to which the

image should be copied. Press the central button

of the controller to continue or the menu button to

cancel the copy operation.

To copy from the internal memory to a memory card.

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Copied to 102KM_EM.

When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected,

the copy routine begins and a screen appears indicating the name

of the folder containing the copied images; press the central button

of the controller to return to the menu.

E-mail Copy

The copy-unsuccessful message appears when one or all of the images could not be copied.

Check the memory card or the internal memory to see which files were copied and then repeat

the procedure for the uncopied images.

Camera Notes

To copy captured movie frames, the image size must be equal to

or smaller than the frame image size.

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DVANCED PLAYBACK

Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function

automatically displays all still images and movie clips on the memory card or in the

camera’s internal memory in order. The menu has the following options:

SLIDE SHOW

Slide show

Playback

Enter

All

frames

Marked

frames

To start the slide-show presentation. Highlight “Enter” and

press the central button of the controller to start the slide

show.

To select all the images on the memory card or in the internal

memory to be displayed in the slide-show presentation.

To select specific images to be displayed in the slide-show

presentation. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection

screen is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to

highlight the image to be included in the presentation.

Pressing the up key will mark the image with a check

indicator. To deselect a marked image, highlight it with the

yellow border and press the down key; the check disappears.

Continue until all the images have been edited. Press the

controller to set the marked frames, or press the menu button

to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.

Duration 1 - 60s.

Repeat On / Off

To select the period each still image is displayed during the

slide show.

Selecting “On” causes the slide show to repeat until it is

canceled using the menu button. “Off” ends the slide show

presentation and returns to the playback menu when all the

images have been displayed once.

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Slide show

Playback

–

5 sec.

OffRepeat

Duration

Press the central button of the controller

to pause and restart the slide show

presentation.

Press the menu button to cancel the

presentation

The presentation can be viewed without

image information. Before opening the

playback menu, press the information (i

)

button to turn off the information display.

Camera Notes

The controller can be used to control the presentation

during playback.

The left/right keys advance to the next

still image or return to the previous one.

During a movie, the keys forward or

rewind the clip

To display all the images recorded in the internal

memory, remove the memory card from the camera.

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DVANCED PLAYBACK

The DPOF-set menu option is used to create an order for standard prints from still

images on the memory card or in the camera’s internal memory. To select images in the

internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. Print orders are created in

section 3 of the playback menu (p. 71). The orders set in this menu can be printed with

PictBridge compatible printer (p.113). The print menu option has four settings:

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. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is

automatically created to store it (p. 102).

DPOF SETUP

This

frame

To create a DPOF file for the displayed or highlighted image.

To create a DPOF file for all images on the memory card or in the internal

memory.

To chose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies of

each image varies. When selected, the frame selection screen appears.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight an image to be printed.

Pressing the up key will mark the image with the print indicator. The number

next to the indicator shows the number of copies that will be printed.

Pressing the up key increases the number of copies, pressing the down key

decreases the number. A maximum of nine copies can be ordered. To

deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the number of

copies reaches zero and the print indicator disappears. Continue until all

the images to be printed are marked. Press the central button of the

controller to create the DPOF file, or press the menu button to cancel the

operation and return to the playback menu.

All

frames

Marked

frames

Cancel

all

To delete the DPOF file.

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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 will

not be included in the order.

DPOF files created with another camera will be canceled. After the pictures have been

printed, the DPOF file will still remain on the memory card or in the internal memory and

must be canceled manually.

DPOF information is not copied with images. To create a DPOF file for copied images,

select the DPOF-set menu again.

INDEX PRINT

To create an index print of all the images on the card or in the

internal memory, select “On” in the index print option in

section 3 of the playback menu. To cancel an index print,

simply change the setting to “Off.”

If an index-print order is created, any additional images

saved afterwards will not be included in the index print. The

number of images printed per sheet differs between printers.

The information printed with the thumbnails can vary.

DPOF files and images can be printed directly from the camera with a DPOF compatible

PictBridge printer, see page 108.

Camera Notes

DATE IMPRINT

To print the date of capture with each image with a DPOF compatible printer, turn the

section 3 menu option on. To cancel date imprint, simply turn the option off. How and

where the date is printed varies with the printer.

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DVANCED PLAYBACK

VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION

It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out

terminal to make the connection using the supplied Video cable VC-400. The camera is

compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked

and set in section 4 of the setup menu (p. 96). To view images recorded in the internal

memory, remove the memory card from the camera.

1.Turn off the television and the camera.

2.Insert the small plug of the video cable into the

camera’s video-out terminal. The arrow mark on the

plug should face the back of the camera.

3.Plug the other end of the video cable into the video

input terminal on the television.

4.Turn the television on.

5.Change the television to the video channel.

6.Turn the camera’s mode dial to the playback position

and turn on the camera. The camera’s monitors will

not activate when the camera is attached to a

television. The playback-mode display will be visible

on the television screen.

7.View images as described in the playback section.

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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.

OPENING THE SETUP MENU

SETUP MENU

Digital

Image

Quality

Auto D

Drive mode

Image size

Quality

Auto DSP

Digital zoom

Drive m

LCDbrightness

Power save

Inst.Playback

Lens acc.

Language

–

1 min.

Off

None

English

Setup menu

The setup menu is opened from the other menus. It can be accessed from any of the

recording or playback menus.

Press the central button of the controller to

open the setup menu.

Off

Standard

2560x1920

Single

Use the right key of the controller to highlight

setup tab at the top of the menu.

Reverse the procedure to return to the original

menu. Pressing the menu button closes the

menu and returns to the recording or playback

modes.

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ETUP MENU

Press the central button of 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.

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.

With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings

are displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Enter” is displayed, press

the center of the controller to continue.

Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.

See page 85 on how to open the menu. The four-way keys of the controller (1) move the

cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.

Close the menu with the menu button.

NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU

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Video output

Transfer mode

NTSC

Data storage

Self-timer 10 sec.

Reset default

Audio signals

–

1Shutter FX

Focus signal

LCDbrightness

Power save

Inst.Playback

Lens acc.

Language

–

1 min.

Off

None

English

File # memory

Folder name

Date imprint

Off

Std. form

–

OffDate imprint

Date/Time set

To set monitor brightness (p. 88).

To switch video output between NTSC and PAL (p. 96).

To set the menu language (p. 19).

To activate file number memory (p. 91).

To select the folder name format (p. 92).

To activate date imprinting (p. 93).

To reset camera functions (p. 94).

To change or turn off audio signals (p. 95).

To change or turn off the shutter sound effect (p. 96).

To set the auto power save period (p. 88).

To set the camera’s clock and calendar (p. 93, 18).

To play back a still image after it is recorded (p. 89).

Specified when using a lens accessory (p. 90).

To change or turn off the focus signal (p. 96).

To specify camera use with a computer or printer (p. 96).

To change the selt-timer delay period (p. 96).

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ETUP MENU

LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS

Monitor brightness can be adjusted in 11 levels.

Brightness can be set individually for viewfinder

and direct viewing in the recording mode. Turn the

mode switch to the appropriate position before

opening the brightness option in section 1 of the

setup menu (p. 87). Also see page 28.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust

brightness, the monitor image changes

accordingly. Press the central button of the

controller to set the level.

AUTO POWER SAVE

To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if no operation is made within a

certain period. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, or 10

minutes. When the camera is connected to a computer, the auto-power-save period is

fixed at ten minutes. Auto power save is set in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 87).

Set LCD brightness

:adjust

:enter

Low High

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An image can be displayed on the monitor after it is

captured. When used with the continuous-advance or

progressive-capture drive modes (p. 47, 48), the images in

the series are played back in a six-frame index display.

Instant playback is activated section 1 of the setup menu (p.

87). A playback period of two or ten seconds can be

selected. To cancel the playback and save the image before

the end of the playback period, press the shutter-release

button partway down.

INSTANT PLAYBACK

Single still images can be previewed immediately after being captured without instant

playback active. Simply continue to hold the shutter-release button down after taking

the picture to display the image. Release the shutter button to end the playback.

Camera Notes

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ETUP MENU

LENS ACCESSORY

This camera is compatible with the optional Wide-angle

Converter ZCW-200. This 0.7X wide-angle converter

reduces the focal length of the zoom lens’ wide-angle

position giving it the equivalent of a 26mm lens on a 35mm

camera.

When the converter is mounted, the lens accessory option

in section 1 of the setup menu should be set to

“WideConvertr.” An indicator (

W) appears in the top left

corner of the monitor as a warning. The optical zoom is

automatically set to the wide-angle position. The optical

zoom is disabled.

LANGUAGE

The language used in the menus can be changed in section 1 of the setup menu.

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If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is

created or a new memory card or memory location is used,

the next image recorded will have a file number one greater

than the last file saved. If the new card contains an image

with a greater file number, the new image will be assigned

a file number one greater than the greatest on the card.

If the file number memory is disabled, the image file number

is reset to 0001 when saved in a new folder, card or

memory location. File number memory is activated in

section 2 of the setup menu.

FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY

File # memory

Folder name

Date imprint

Off

Std. form

–

OffDate imprint

Date/Time set

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ETUP MENU

FOLDER NAME

All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card or in the

camera’s internal memory. Two folder-name formats are available in

section 2 of the setup menu, standard and date.

Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is

named 100KM027. 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; 027 indicates a DiMAGE Z20.

A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is

followed by one register for the year, two register for the month, and two

registers for the day: 101YMMDD. The folder 10150325 was created in

2005 on March 25

With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded, a new folder with the

day’s date is created. All images recorded that day are placed in that folder. Images

recorded on a different day are placed in a new folder with the corresponding date. If the

file number memory function is off (p. 91), when a new folder is created, the serial

number in the image-file name is reset to 0001. If file number memory function is on, the

serial number in the image-file is one greater than the last image saved. For more

information on folder organization and file names, see page 102.

100KM027

(Standard)

10150325

(Date)

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DATE IMPRINTING

Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an exif tag that contains the date and time of

recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed with the camera in the

Quick View or playback mode, or on a computer with the DiMAGE Viewer software.

Camera Notes

The date is imprinted in the lower right corner of the

image when viewed horizontally. It is printed directly

on the photograph writing over the image

information. The date can be imprinted in three

formats: year / month / day, month / day / year, and

day / month / year. The date and date format are set

in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 87).

The date of recording can be printed directly on the image.

The imprinting function must be activated in section 2 of the

setup menu (p. 87) 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 to indicate the imprinting function is active.

Date-imprinting indicator

DATE AND TIME SETUP

It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is recorded,

the date and time of the recording are saved with the image and are displayed during

playback or can be read with the supplied DiMAGE Viewer software. The date format that

is displayed or imprinted can be changed: YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day),

MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, year). See page 18 for

instructions on how to set the clock and calendar.

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ETUP MENU

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 Wide frames p. 42

Monitor display Standard p. 28

Flash mode Autoflash (Fill-flash in A, S, M modes) p. 26

Image size 2560 X 1920 p. 51

Auto Digital Subject Selection On (Auto recording mode) p. 23

Focus mode Autofocus / Single-shot AF p. 54

Custom key function Flash mode p. 62

Flash compensation 0.0 p. 57

Camera sensitivity (ISO) Auto p. 59

Sharpness Normal p. 61

Exposure compensation 0.0 p. 41

Drive mode Single-frame advance p. 45

Image quality Standard p. 51

Digital zoom Off p. 53

White balance Auto p. 55

Full-time AF Off p. 57

Metering mode Multi segment p. 58

Color mode Natural color p. 60

Contrast Normal p. 61

Movie menu

Image size 320 X 240 p. 64

Frame rate 15 fps p. 64

Movie mode Standard movie p. 65

Color mode Natural color p. 60

White balance Auto p. 55

Focus mode Continuous AF p. 54

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AUDIO SIGNALS

Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal gives a

positive confirmation of the operation. The audio signals

can be turn off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 87). The

tone of the signal can also be changed.

Reset default

Audio signals

–

1Shutter FX

Focus signal

Playback menu

Playback (Slide Show) All frames p. 80

Duration (Slide Show) 5 seconds p. 80

Date imprint Off p. 83

Repeat (Slide Show) Off p. 80

Index print Off p. 83

Setup menu

LCD brightness Normal p. 88

Auto-power-save period 1 minute p. 88

Lens accessory None p. 90

Folder name Standard p. 92

Audio signals 1 p. 95

Shutter FX 1 p. 96

Self-timer 10 sec. p. 96

Instant playback Off p. 89

File number (#) memory Off p. 91

Date imprinting Off p. 93

Focus signals 1 p. 96

Transfer mode Data storage p. 96

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ETUP MENU

VIDEO OUTPUT

Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 84). The video output can be

changed between NTSC and PAL in section 4 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.

SHUTTER FX

When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect gives a positive confirmation a still

image is recorded. The sound effect can be turn off in section 3 of the setup menu (p.

87). Two shutter effects are available.

SELF-TIMER

The self-timer delay period can be changed in section 4 of the setup menu (p. 87). Two

delay periods are available, 10 seconds and 2 seconds.

FOCUS SIGNAL

When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal confirms the

AF system has focused. The focus signals can be changed or turned off in section 3 of

the setup menu (p. 87). Two tones are available.

TRANSFER MODE

The data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether images are transferred

to a computer or printed directly. The data-storage option must be selected to transfer

data from the camera to a computer or when using the DiMAGE Viewer software. The

PictBridge option allows images to be printed directly from the camera with a PictBridge

compatible printer (p. 108).

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DATA-TRANSFER MODE

Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Instructions on

using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software

manual. The DiMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their

operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.

Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us

Europe: http://www.konicaminoltaeurope.com/software/pi_customer.html

Users with Windows 98 or 98 Second Edition will need to install the driver software on

the included DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM (p. 99). No special driver software is required for

other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.

Customers who have bought a previous DiMAGE digital camera and have installed the

Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version

of the driver software included on the supplied DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM is required for

the operation of the DiMAGE Z20 with a computer. The new software will have no affect

on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.

A remote camera driver is supplied in the Windows edition of the DiMAGE Viewer CD-

ROM. The driver is not compatible with this camera.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass-storage

device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. Both the

computer and the operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to

support USB interface. The following operating systems are compatible with the camera:

Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, and XP home and professional editions.

Mac OS 9.0 ~ 9.2.2 and Mac OS X v.10.1.3 - 10.1.5, v.10.2.1 ~ 10.2.8, v.10.3 ~10.3.6.

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CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer; the

full-battery indicator should be displayed on the monitor. The use of the AC adapter (sold

separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or

98 Second Edition, read the section on page 99 on how to install the necessary USB

driver before connecting the camera to a computer.

1.Start up the computer. The computer must be on before

connecting the camera.

2.To transfer images from a memory card, insert the memory

card into the camera. To transfer images from the camera’s

internal memory, remove the memory card from the

camera. To insert or remove the memory card while the

camera is connected to a computer, see page 106.

3.Open the USB port/Video-out terminal cover. Attach the

smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. The arrow

mark on the plug should face the back of the camera. Make

sure the plug is firmly attached.

4.Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer’s

USB port. Make sure the plug is firmly attached. The

camera should be connected directly to the computer’s

USB port. Attaching the camera to a USB hub may prevent

proper operation.

5.Press the main switch to turn on the camera. The USB

connection is made automatically; a screen appears to

indicate the operation. The monitor turns off when the

connection has been made. If the USB connection is not

made, disconnect the camera and restart the computer.

Repeat the connection procedure above.

Initializing USB connection.

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When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon, or volume,

appears in My Computer or the desktop; the name varies with

memory card. When using Windows

XP or Mac OS X, a window

may open requesting instructions on what to do with the image data;

follow the directions in the window.

Windows XP

Mac OS X

Windows

Mac OS

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. No special driver software is required for other

Windows

or Macintosh operating systems.

CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98 SE

Before connecting the camera to the computer, place

the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

The DiMAGE installer menu should automatically

activate. To automatically install the Windows

98 USB

driver, click on the starting-up-the-USB-device-driver-

installer button. A window appears to confirm that the

driver should be installed; click “Yes” to continue.

When the driver has been successfully installed, a

window appears. Click “OK.” Restart the computer

and connect the camera (p. 98) to complete the

operation.

Automatic Installation

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Choose the recommended search for a suitable

driver. Click “Next.”

Choose to specify the location of the driver. The

browse window can be used to indicate the driver

location. The driver should be located in the CD-

ROM drive at :\Win98\USB. When the location is

shown in the window, click “Next.”

Manual Installation

To install the Windows

98 driver manually, follow the

instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a-

computer section on page 98.

When the camera is plugged into the computer, the

operating system will detect the new device and the

add-new-hardware-wizard window opens. Place the

DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click

“Next.”

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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.

One of three drivers may be located:

MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf.

The last window confirms the driver has been

installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new

hardware wizard. Restart the computer.

When the my-computer window is opened, a new

removable-disk icon is displayed. Double click on the

icon to access the camera’s memory card or internal

memory; see page 102.

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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. The misc. folder contains

DPOF print files (p. 82).

Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using

the computer. Files and folders in the camera’s internal

memory cannot be deleted from the computer. Never format

the memory card or the internal memory from the computer;

always use the camera for formatting. Only files recorded by

the camera should be stored on the memory card or in the

internal memory.

FOLDER ORGANIZATION

Drive Icon

Dcim

PICT0001.JPG PICT0002.MOV

Still image Movie clip

Misc

100KM027 10150325 102KM_CP 103KM_EM

From left to right: standard folder,

date folder, copy folder, e-mail

copy folder.

Copy images (p. 76) are placed in a folder with a

name ending in “CP.” 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 is one greater than the largest folder

number on the card or in the internal memory.

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 or in the internal

memory: e.g. from 100KM027 to 101KM027.

Image-file names begin with

“PICT” followed by a four-digit file

number and a .jpg or .mov

extension. To copying images,

simply drag and drop the file icon

into a location in the computer.

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The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the

image. As images are deleted in the camera, the frame counter will adjust itself to show

the number of images on the card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly. The

serial numbers used with image files will not change when an image is deleted. When a

new image is recorded, it will be assigned a number one greater than the largest serial

number in the folder. File serial numbers can be controlled with the file-number-memory

function in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 91).

Image files contain Exif tag data. This data includes the time and date the image was

recorded as well as the camera settings used. This data can be viewed with the camera

or the DiMAGE Viewer software.

If a camera image is opened in an image-processing application that does not support

Exif tags, and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the Exif tag

information is erased. Some Exif compatible applications rewrite the Exif data preventing

the DiMAGE Viewer from reading it. When using software other than the DiMAGE

Viewer, always make a backup copy of the image files to protect the Exif tag data.

To view images correctly on your computer, the monitor’s color space may need to be

adjusted. Refer to your computer manual on how to calibrate the display to the following

requirements: sRGB, with a color temperature of 6500K, and a gamma of 2.2. Changes

made to the captured image with the camera’s contrast controls will affect any color-

matching software in use.

AUTO POWER SAVE - DATA-TRANSFER MODE

When connected to a computer or printer, if the camera does not receive a read or write

command within ten 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. Click

“OK.” Neither the camera or computer will be damaged in this operation. Turn off the

camera with the main switch. Remake the USB connection by turning the camera on.

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DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA

Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP

Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB

cable.

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.

Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition

When more than one external device are connected to the computer, repeat the

procedure above except right click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon. This will open

the unplug-or-eject-hardware window after clicking on the small window indicating the

unplug-or-eject-hardware routine.

Click on the small window to stop

the device. The safe-to-remove-

hardware window will open. Close

the window, turn the camera off,

and then disconnect the USB

cable.

Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red - the data or

memory card may permanently be damaged.

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The hardware devices to be stopped will be

displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it

then click “Stop.”

Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag

the mass-storage device icon and drop it into the

trash. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the

USB cable.

A confirmation screen will appear to

indicate 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

disconnected from the computer.

Close the window, turn the camera

off, and then disconnect the USB

cable.

Mac OS

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ATA-TRANSFER MODE

CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD

Windows

98 and 98 Second Edition

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Remove, insert, or replace the memory card.

3. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.

Windows

Me, 2000 Professional, and XP

Mac OS

1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 104).

2. Turn off the camera.

3. Remove, insert, or replace the memory card.

4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.

1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 105).

2. Turn off the camera.

3. Remove, insert, or replace the memory card.

4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.

Never remove or insert a card when the access lamp is red - the data

or memory card may permanently be damaged.

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1.Connect the camera 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. Click on the performance

and maintenance category. Click “System” to open the system properties window.

3.Windows

2000 and XP: select the hardware tab in the properties window and click the

device-manager button.

Windows

98 and Me: click the device-manager tab in the properties window.

4.The driver file will be located in the universal-serial-bus-controller or other-devices

location of the device manager. Click on the locations to display the files. The driver

should be indicated with the camera name. Under certain conditions, the driver name

may not contain the camera name. However, the driver will be indicated by either a

question mark or exclamation point.

5.Click on the driver to select it.

6.Windows

2000 and XP: click on the action button to display the drop-down menu.

Select “uninstall.” A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking “Yes” will remove the

driver from the system.

Windows

98 and Me: click the remove button. A confirmation screen will appear.

Clicking “Yes” will remove the driver from the system.

7.Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera. Restart the computer.

UNINSTALLING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE - WINDOWS

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Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setup

menu is set to PictBridge. To print the images in the camera’s

internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.

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 USB port/Video-out

terminal cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the

camera. Turn the camera on; the PictBridge screen is

displayed automatically.

Individual still images can be selected for printing on the

PictBridge screen. For other printing options, see the menu

navigation section on page 110.

The information (i+) button switches between the single frame and index playback

formats on the PictBridge screen. Enlarged playback, activated with the zoom lever, can

be used to examine image files on the screen.

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ATA-TRANSFER MODE

PictBridge

Use the left/right keys of the controller to

display the image to be printed.

Total number of prints

Number of copies

Press the up key to select the number of

copies to be printed. To deselect an image

for printing, press the down key until the

number of copies reaches zero.

Repeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected. Press

the central button of the controller to continue.

:select:move :print

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The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well

as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the

menu navigation section for more information (p. 110).

Press the central button of the controller to begin printing,

or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen.

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.

If the battery is exhausted before the print run is complete, printing is canceled. Use a

fully-charged battery or the optional AC adapter.

If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the

procedure recommended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major

printer error occurs, press the center of the controller to end the routine. Refer to the

printer manual for the correct procedure for the printer problem. Check the printer

settings before starting again and deselect the images that were printed.

NOTES ON PRINTING ERRORS

Printing finished.

No. of prints:

Print size:

Data print:

Printer setup

Print quality:

Layout:

:Start

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NAVIGATING THE PictBridge MENU

Press the central button of the controller to

select the highlighted setting.

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.

With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings

are displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Start” is displayed, press

the center of the controller to continue.

Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.

Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return

to the menu options and the new setting will be

displayed. To return to the playback mode, press the

menu button. Read the following sections on

information on the menu options.

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.

Activate the menu with the menu button.

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Batch print

Index print

–

Batch print

Index print

An index print of all still images on the memory card or in the camera’s internal memory

can be made. The quality and size of the print can be specified with the camera menu.

The number of images per page varies with the printer. The print-setup confirmation

screen is displayed before the print routine starts.

Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card or in the camera’s

internal memory for printing. Two options are available:

All-frames - to print all images on the card or the internal memory. A screen opens so

the number of copies of each image can be specified. A maximum number of fifty images

can be printed.

Reset - to cancel changes made with the batch print option or with the print selection

screen.

Paper size

Data print

Printer setup

Print quality

Layout

DPOF print –

Paper size, (p.112)

Layout, (p.112)

Print quality, (p.113)

Data print, (p.113)

DPOF print, (p.113)Batch print, (p.111)

Index print, (p.111)

Index to menu functions

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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.

Layout

The layout of the print can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup

option uses the layout parameters of the printer. Borderless printing can be specified with

the camera as well as the number of images per page.

The following are the dimensions for postcard, L, and 2L paper sizes

in both millimeters and inches for your reference:

Printing Notes

Postcard

100 X 148mm

89 X 127mm

127 x 178mm

3.9 X 5.9 in.

3.5 X 5.0 in.

5.0 X 7.0 in.

Data print

Print quality

Layout

Paper size Printer setup

100mmX150mm

2” X 3” card

4” X 6”

Printer setup

Postcard

8” X 10”2L

LetterA4

Use the four-way key of the controller to

highlight the new paper size.

Press the central button of the controller to set

the paper-size.

Highlight the current size setting in the menu

and press the central button of the controller to

open the paper-size screen.

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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. The date of capture and the file name can be selected for printing. Data

printing can also be disabled with the menu.

DPOF print

DPOF print in section 3 of the PictBridge menu allows still images and an index print

selected with the DPOF printing options in section 3 of the playback menu to be printed

from a DPOF compatible PictBridge printer. Simply select the start option from the menu

to begin the routine.

The number of prints in the print run are displayed; an index

print is counted as one. Press the central button of the

controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to

return to the PictBridge menu.

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; press the center of the

controller and turn the camera off to end the routine.

No. of prints:

Print size:

Data print:

Printer setup

Print quality:

Layout:

:Start

Printing finished.

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PPENDIX

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.

APPENDIX

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

This camera

will not work.

Shutter will

not release.

Nothing dis-

played on the

monitors.

“000” is dis-

played on the

frame counter.

Symptom Cause

The batteries are dead. Replace batteries (p. 13)

AA Ni-MH batteries are

inserted incorrectly.

Reinsert the batteries taking

care that the negative and pos-

itive terminals are oriented as

indicated on the inside of the

battery chamber door (p. 13).

The AC adapter is not

connected properly.

Memory is full and unable

to store an image at the

image-quality or image-

size setting on the cam-

era.

Check that the adapter is con-

nected to the camera and a

live electrical outlet (p. 15).

Insert a new memory card (p.

16), delete some images (p.

31), or change the image-qual-

ity or image-size setting (p.

51).

Solution

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The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to

avoid burns when handling the camera, batteries, or memory card.

If the camera does not function normally or the system error message appears, turn the

camera off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter.

If the camera has become hot with extended use, wait for it to cool before removing or

disconnecting the power supply. Always turn the camera off using the main switch

otherwise the memory card may be damaged and the camera reset.

This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of

printing. To obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual,

contact a Konica Minolta service facility.

Pictures are

not sharp.

While using

flash, the pic-

tures are too

dark.

Focus signal

is red.

Pictures are

taken indoors

or in low-light

situations with-

out flash.

The subject is beyond the flash range (p.

27, 59).

Subject is too close.

Make sure the subject is within

the autofocus range (p. 24) or

use the macro mode (p. 35).

The camera is in macro

mode.

Cancel the macro mode setting

(p. 35).

A special situation is pre-

venting the autofocus

system from focusing (p.

25).

Use the focus-lock function to

focus on an object at the same

distance as the subject (p. 24)

or use manual focus (p. 54).

Slow shutter speeds

result in blurred images

when the camera is hand-

held.

Use a tripod, change the cam-

era sensitivity to a higher set-

ting (p. 59), or use the flash (p.

26).

Move closer to the subject or

change the camera sensitivity

to a higher setting (p. 59).

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PPENDIX

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.

• 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.

• When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand.

Water, sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera.

• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun;

the CCD may be damaged.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long

periods of disuse, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying

agent.

• Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended

periods.

• Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.

• During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the

camera out of storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.

Cleaning

• If the camera or the outside of the lens or flash surface is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft,

clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away

loose particles. Wiping may scratch the surface.

• To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens

with a cloth or tissue designed for optics. Use lens-cleaning fluid if necessary.

• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.

• Never touch the lens or flash surface with your fingers.

CARE AND STORAGE

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LCD monitor care

• The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than

99.99% of the pixels operate properly. Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are

displayed as color or bright points; this is not monitor defect and does not affect the

recorded image.

• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently

damaged.

• In cold temperatures, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the

camera warms up, the display will function normally.

• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.

Batteries

• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we

recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat.

Batteries can recover their power when they warm up.

• If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even if

their charge seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal

camera operation.

• A special built-in long-life battery supplies power to the clock and memory when the

camera is off. If the camera resets each time it is turned off, the battery is exhausted.

The battery must be replaced at a Konica Minolta service facility.

Operating temperatures and conditions

• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to

104°F).

• Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car

parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity.

• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic

bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room

temperature before removing it from the bag.

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Memory cards

SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic

components. The following may cause data loss or damage:

• Improper use of the card.

• Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.

• Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

• Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.

• Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is

accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).

• 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.

The response time 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.

SD Memory Cards have a write-protect switch to prevent image

data from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the

card, the data will be protected. Images cannot be recorded

when the card is protected. If an attempt is made to record or

delete an image with the camera, the card-locked message will

appear on the monitor.

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.

Write-

protect

switch

Lock

position

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Before important events and journeys

• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.

• Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment

malfunction.

• 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. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc., is prohibited without

approval and can infringe on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be used

under the provisions within the copyright laws.

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.

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QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

QuickTime™ is used for playing back movies.

To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in

the installer. QuickTime is not supplied with

the camera in all sales regions. Users can

download the latest version of QuickTime free

of charge from the Apple Computer web site

at http://www.apple.com.

IBM PC / AT Compatible

Pentium

processor-based PC

or compatible computer

Windows

98, Me, 2000, or XP

128MB or more of RAM

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FCC Compliance Statement

Declaration on Conformity

Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. 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 condi-

tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-

ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications

not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-

tection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-

ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.

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This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of

the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment

regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Digital Camera:

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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CCD: 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD

Number of effective pixels: 5.0 million

Total number of pixels: 5.2 million

Camera sensitivity (ISO): Auto and 50, 100, 200, 320 ISO equivalents.

Aspect ratio: 4:3

Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups

Maximum aperture: f/3.2 - f/3.4

Focal length: 6 - 48 mm (35mm equivalent: 36 - 290 mm)

Focusing range (from the CCD): 0.57 m - ∞ / 1.87 ft - ∞ (wide-angle position)

1.57 m - ∞ / 5.15 ft - ∞ (telephoto position)

0.08 - 1.07 m / 0.26 - 3.51 ft in Macro mode

Autofocusing system: Rapid AF using passive AF and Video AF

Focus modes: Single-shot AF, Continuous AF with Predictive Focus

Control, Full-time AF

Shutter: CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter

Shutter speeds: 1/2000 - 4s

Built-in flash recycling time: 5s (approx.)

Monitor LCD: 1.5 inch low-temperature polysilicon TFT color

Monitor field of view: 100% (approx.)

Viewfinder field of view: 98% (approx.)

A/D conversion: 10 bit

Recording media: SD Memory cards, MultiMediaCards

and Internal Storage (approximately 14.5MB)

File formats: JPEG, Motion JPEG (mov, without audio).

DCF 2.0 and DPOF compliant.

Printing output control: Exif print, PRINT Image Matching III, PictBridge

Menu languages: Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish,

Italian, Swedish and Chinese (Simplified)

Video output: NTSC and PAL

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Batteries: Four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries.

Battery performance (recording): Approximately 450 frames based on the CIPA stan-

dard with alkaline batteries, LCD monitor on, full-size

images (2560x1920), standard image quality, no

instant playback, no full-time AF, flash used with 50%

of the frames.

Battery performance (playback): Approx. continuous playback time: 700 minutes with

alkaline batteries.

Optional external power source: AC Adapter AC-11

Dimensions: 109 (W) X 82 (H) X 94 (D) mm

4.29 (W) X 3.23 (H) X 3.70 (D) in.

Weight: Approximately 300g / 10.6 oz.

(without batteries or memory card)

Operating temperature: 0° - 40°C / 32° - 104°F

Operating humidity: 5 - 85% (noncondensing)

Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are

subject to change without notice.

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and the Universal Copyright Convention.

Printed in Japan

9222-2804-11 P-B412

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