Minolta Dimage XG
Minolta Dimage XG
Minolta Dimage XG
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DANGER
• Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F).
• Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the inter-
nal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.
• Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal
battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.
• Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.
• Do not use the battery with any other products.
• Only use the specified charger. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury
through fire or electric shock.
• Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse
the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes
contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
• Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between
0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient
temperatures between –20° and 30°C (–4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85%
RH.
WARNING
• Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal;
always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
• If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and
discontinue charging immediately.
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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. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or
electric shock.
• Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inap-
propriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high
voltage circuit inside the product is touched.
• Immediately remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the
camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash
unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock
resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries
or fire.
• Keep the battery, memory card, or small parts that could be swallowed away from
infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm
them with the product or parts.
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.
• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blind-
ness which may lead to an accident.
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an
accident.
• Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may
damage your eyesight or cause blindness.
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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.
• If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.
• The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care
should be taken to avoid burns.
• Burns may result if the memory card or battery is removed immediately after extended
periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit dis-
charges a large amount of energy which may cause burns.
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and
the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes
contact with skin, wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in
contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a
doctor.
• When using the AC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical out-
let.
• Do not use transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these devices
may cause a fire or damage the product.
• Do not use if the AC adapter, DC adapter, or charger cord is damaged.
• Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result.
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of
the units in emergencies.
• Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.
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. 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 protection
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 equipment 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.
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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 24 and
35, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 36 and 39. Read the data-
transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer.
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation
sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings
immediately follow the navigation sections.
The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the
operation of the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided.
Please store this manual in a safe place.
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Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE...................................................................................102
Automatic installation ................................................................................................102
Manual installation ....................................................................................................103
Auto power off - data-transfer mode .....................................................................................105
QuickTime 6 system requirements ........................................................................................105
Memory card folder organization...........................................................................................106
Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......................................................................108
Windows XP, 2000 Professional, and Me.................................................................108
Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition..............................................................................109
Macintosh..................................................................................................................109
Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode .................................................................110
Using PictBridge compatible printer ......................................................................................110
Selecting print images............................................................................................................111
Navigating the PictBridge menu ............................................................................................113
Batch print .................................................................................................................114
Index print .................................................................................................................114
Paper size .................................................................................................................114
Sizes .........................................................................................................................115
Layout .......................................................................................................................115
Print quality ...............................................................................................................115
Data print...................................................................................................................115
DPOF print ................................................................................................................116
Notes on printing errors .........................................................................................................117
Remote camera system requirements...................................................................................118
Installing the remote camera driver .......................................................................................118
Connecting the remote camera .............................................................................................120
Notes on remote camera operation.......................................................................................121
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................122
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................122
About the lithium-ion battery charger cord ............................................................................124
Viewfinder indicator lamps.....................................................................................................125
Removing the driver software - Windows..............................................................................126
Care and storage...................................................................................................................127
Technical specifications .........................................................................................................130
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NAMES OF PARTS
* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these
surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual
(p. 107).
Shutter-release button
Main switch
Self-timer lamp (p. 46)
Viewfinder window*
USB-port
Microphone
Tripod socket
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Digital-subject-program mode (p. 28)
Recording mode (p. 24) Mode dial
Playback mode (p. 36)
Movie/Audio recording mode (p. 63)
Controller
Indicator lamp (p. 16, 26, 30, 31, 33)
Viewfinder*
Strap eyelet
LCD monitor* (p. 19)
Speaker
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING
INSERTING THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
This digital camera uses one NP-200 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.
1
Move the battery latch towards the back of the camera to
insert the battery (2). Slide the battery into the battery
chamber with the battery terminals first until it is caught by 2
the latch.
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CHARGING THE LITHIUM-ION 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. See page 128 for battery care and storage.
Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit
1 (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live
household outlet. The included AC cord is designed
for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord
in the region it was purchased. For more on the AC
cable, see page 124.
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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.
1. Open the cover on the side of the battery chamber and place
the DC adapter cable in the notch (1).
2. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera
to release the safety catch (2). Open the door.
3. Move the battery latch towards the back of the camera
1 to insert the DC plug. Slide the DC plug into the battery
chamber with its terminals first until it is caught by the
latch (3).
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4. Placing the DC adapter cable in the notch, close the
battery-chamber door and slide it toward the back of the
camera to engage the safety catch (4).
5. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the AC socket
of the DC adapter (5).
6. Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD
Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not orange and
blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be
damaged, and data lost.
An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera
to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will appear on the LCD
monitor; the shutter can still be released and a single image can be captured (p. 62).
Insert the memory card all the way into the card 1
slot and then release (2). The card should catch
in the slot.
2
Insert the card so the face is toward the front of
the camera. Always push the card in straight,
never at an angle. Never force the card. If the
card does not fit, check that it is orientated
correctly. If a MultiMediaCard is inserted
incorrectly, it will lock, but the card chamber door
will not close.
3
To eject a memory card, press the card into the
slot and release (3). The card can now be pulled
out.
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20 GETTING UP AND RUNNING
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.
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording.
After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the following message will
be displayed in the LCD monitor to prompt the date and time setup.
Set date and time.
Yes No
Use the left and right keys to select “Yes,” “No” cancels the message.
To set the camera’s clock and calendar at another time, use the following procedure.
Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch near the shutter-release button.
Press the menu button to open the menu; the appearance of the menu depends on the
position of the mode dial.
Camera notes
For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Highlight the language
option in section 1 of the setup menu. Press the right key to display the language settings.
Using the up/down keys, highlight the desired language. Press the central button to set the
highlighted language; the setup menu will be displayed in the selected language.
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RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION
This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages
14 through 23.
Shooting tips
The zoom lens not only affects how large the subject is in the picture, but it also influences the depth
of field and perspective. Depth of field is the area between the closest object in focus and the fur-
thest object in focus. As the lens zooms in to the telephoto position, the depth of field becomes shal-
lower, separating the subject from the background. Many portraits are taken with telephoto lenses.
Zooming the lens out to the wide-angle position makes both the foreground and background appear
sharper. Usually landscape photographs take advantage of the large depth of field of wide-angle
lenses. Wide-angle lenses also create a strong perspective which gives a sense of depth in the
image. Telephoto lenses compress the space between the subject and background and create a
weak perspective.
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LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - BASIC
Recording mode
Flash modes (p. 32)
Automatic digital subject program display (p. 28)
Image size (p. 48)
Image quality (p. 48)
Battery-condition indicator (p. 16)
Wide focus frame LCD monitor
Drive mode (p. 44)
Frame counter (p. 49)
Camera-shake warning
Focus signal (p. 31)
Zoom indicator (p. 25)
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 green
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. Although the warn-
ing appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning
appears, place the camera on a tripod or use the built-in flash.
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Press the shutter-release button all the way down to
take the picture.
• After the shutter releases, the indicator lamp next to the
viewfinder will turn orange and blink indicating image data is
being written to the memory card. Never remove a memory
card while data is being transferred.
transferred
• The image can be previewed after it is captured by continuing
to hold down the shutter-release button. This function is
disabled if the monitor is off. Instant playback also can be used
(p. 60).
Portrait Landscape
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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.
Place the subject within the monitor focus frame or
center the subject in the viewfinder. Press and hold
the shutter-release button partway down to lock the
focus.
• The focus signal on the monitor and the
viewfinder indicator lamp will indicate if the
focus is locked.
FOCUS RANGE
The focus range is 15cm (0.5ft.) to infinity. Both the LCD monitor and viewfinder can be
used to frame the subject. However, because of parallax, only the monitor’s live image
will be accurate with subjects closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle position
or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto position.
Focus signal
The subject is too dark. The subject in the Two subjects at differ- The subject is near a
focus frame is low in ent distances overlap very bright object or
contrast. in the focus frame. area.
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FLASH MODES
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. Press the shutter-
release button to set the mode. The active flash
mode is displayed in the top left corner of the
LCD monitor. When the camera is turned off and
auto reset (p. 55) is active, the flash mode is
reset to autoflash with red-eye reduction if this
mode was last set, if not the mode will be reset
to autoflash. While the flash is charging, the
shutter cannot be released.
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-
light and backlit conditions.
Red-eye reduction - the flash fires multiple
bursts before the main flash burst to reduce red-
eye; an effect caused by light reflected from the
1 retina. Use in low-light conditions when taking
photographs of people or animals, the pre-
flashes contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes.
Autoflash
Autoflash with
red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is
prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the
flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p.
26).
FLASH SIGNALS
The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of
the flash. When the lamp is red and blinks quickly, the flash is
charging and the shutter will not release. When the lamp turns
green, the flash is charged and ready to fire.
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DISPLAY BUTTON - RECORDING MODE
The display button controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to the next
position each time the button is pressed: full display, live image only, and monitor off. If
the display button is pressed and held, the LCD-brightness adjustment screen will be
displayed, see page 91.
Full display Live image
only
Monitor
off
Display button
Battery power can be conserved by turning the monitor off and using the viewfinder to
take pictures. However, because of parallax, the monitor should be used for subjects
closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto
position.
When the flash-mode or menu button is pressed, the monitor will automatically turn on.
The battery-condition and date-imprinting indicators can appear on the live image only
display. The digital zoom is canceled and the AF area and exposure-compensation
setting is fixed when the monitor is off. The monitor cannot be turned off in audio or movie
recording. When the LCD monitor is off, it will automatically activate for the instant
playback period. When auto reset is active, the LCD monitor will be reset to the full
display when the camera is turned off.
Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing
of the background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer
focal length does not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field
softens the background. Use the built-in flash with strong direct sunlight or
backlight to reduce harsh shadows.
Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. When
using flash, the subject must be within the flash range (p. 33). A monopod is
more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting events.
Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above
the horizon, do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of
time. The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn
off the camera or cover the lens.
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; the shutter will still be open for the background exposure.
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PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION
Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the
basic operation in both modes. The playback mode has additional functions, see page
68.
Controller
Menu button
Quick View / Delete button
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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
Full
display
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RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - ADVANCED
Microphone indicator Color mode (p. 56)
Digital zoom (p. 59) Zoom indicator (p. 59)
Image size (p. 48)
Image quality (p. 48)
Spot-metering area (p. 53)
Drive mode (p. 44)
Frame counter (p. 49)
Date-imprinting indicator (p. 58)
Focus signal (p. 31)
Metering-mode indicator (p. 53)
Camera-sensitivity display (p. 52)
White balance (p. 50)
Exposure compensation
Flash modes (p. 32)
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. The exposure-compensation value will remain in effect until it has
been reset. Exposure compensation can also be set in section 2 of the
recording-mode menu (p. 54). The function controlled with the left/right keys of the
controller can be changed with the menu, see page 51.
The exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured. When setting the
exposure compensation, the amount of compensation is shown next to the exposure-
compensation icon on the monitor. When set to any value other than 0.0, the icon will
remain on the LCD monitor as a warning. To set the exposure compensation, the monitor
must be on.
Shooting tips
Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compen-
sation can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy land-
scape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the pic-
ture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values.
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NAVIGATING THE RECORDING-MODE MENU
Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right
and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu.
Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.
The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right
keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs
are highlighted.
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be
changed.
With the menu option highlighted, press the right key; the settings will be
displayed with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu options,
press the left key.
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DRIVE MODES
Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter (p. 46). Used for self-
portraits.
Image
Image 2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480
Size
Quality
Fine 5 8 13 42
Standard 10 16 24 67
Economy 19 30 42 94
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Self-timer
Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for
approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The
self-timer drive mode is selected in section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p.
43).
Flash can not be used and is canceled automatically. Because of the limits to the shutter
speeds in this drive mode, images may be underexposed in low-light conditions. The
pixel dimensions set in the image-quality menu option refer to the total area of all nine
images, not the size of each individual thumbnail.
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IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY
Changing image size affects the number of pixels in Number of pixels
LCD monitor
each image. The greater the image size, the larger (hor. X vert.)
the file size. Choose image size based on the final 2048 2048 X1536
use of the image - smaller images will be more
suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will
1600 1600 X 1200
produce higher quality prints. 1280 1280 X 960
640 640 X 480
Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels
in the image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the
larger the file sizes. If economical use of the memory card is important, use the economy
mode. Standard image quality is sufficient for normal usage. The fine mode will produce
the highest quality image and the largest image files.
Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are displayed
on the LCD monitor. Image size and quality must be reset manually. Image size and
quality are set in section 1 of the recording-mode menu. See navigating the recording
mode menu section on page 42.
If image size or quality are changed, the frame counter will display the approximate
number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One
memory card can contain images with differing sizes and qualities. The number of
images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and
the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects
can be compressed further than others. See the chart on the following page.
Camera Notes
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the mem-
ory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the frame
counter adjusts accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual image
taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the frame counter
displays zero, it indicates no more images at the image size and quality settings can be captured.
Changing those settings may allow more images to be saved to the card.
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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. White balance is set in section 1 of the
recording-mode menu (p. 43) or in section 2 of the movie/audio recording menu (p. 66).
When auto reset (p. 55) is active, the white balance will be reset to automatic white
balance when the camera is turned off.
The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene. In most
cases, the auto setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images, even
under mixed-lighting conditions. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set
for the color temperature of the flash.
Refer to the following sections for information on the drive mode (p. 44), white balance
(p. 50), and camera sensitivity (p. 52). For information on exposure compensation and
the use of the left/right keys for making settings, see page 40.
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CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO
Four camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200,
400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to
indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Sensitivity can
be changed in section 2 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43).
Spot-metering area
Spot-metering indicator
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COMPENSATING EXPOSURE WITH THE MENU
Exposure compensation increases or decreases the exposure by as much as 2 Ev. For
information on exposure compensation, see page 41. Exposure compensation can also
be set with the left/right keys of the controller, see above and page 40.
NOISE REDUCTION
This function reduces the affect of dark noise caused by
long exposures. Noise reduction is only applied to Sensitivity
exposures of one second or longer. Processing is applied to
each image after it is captured. The processing time varies Metering mode
from image to image; a message will be displayed during Exp. comp.
this period. Noise reduction On
Auto reset Off
Camera Notes
The camera will reset if the battery is removed for an extended period. An internal battery pro-
tects the clock, calendar, and camera settings for more than 24 hours if the camera is used for at
least 5 minutes before the battery is removed.
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COLOR MODE Black & White
The color mode controls whether a still image is color or
black and white. This must be set before the image is Sepia
recorded. The color mode is set in section 3 of the
recording mode menu (p. 43) or in section 2 of the
movie/audio recording menu (p. 66). The live image on the
monitors will reflect the selected color mode. The color
option uses no monitor indicator when active. The color
mode has no effect on image file size.
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-mode menu
(p. 43). When the function is active, the microphone indicator is displayed on
the LCD monitor. The voice memo must be set before taking a picture. It will
remain in effect until reset. When the LCD monitor is turned off (p. 34), it will
automatically activate for the voice-memo period.
Camera Notes
When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch or cover the microphone. The quality of
the recording is proportional to the subject to microphone distance. For best results, hold the cam-
era approximately 20cm (8in) from your mouth.
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DATE IMPRINTING
The date and time of recording can be printed directly on the
image. The imprinting function must be activated before the
image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be
imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed
behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the
imprinting function is active. Date-imprinting indicator
Date imprinting is activated with section 3 of the recording-mode menu (p. 43). Date
imprinting has two menu options. The YYYY/MM/DD option prints the date. The
MM/DD/hr:min option prints the month, day, and time of recording.
The date and time are 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 3 of the
setup-mode menu (p. 98).
Camera Notes
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.
Magnification
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INSTANT PLAYBACK
After a still image is captured, it can
be displayed on the monitor for two
seconds before being saved. Instant
playback shows the last frame in the
series when used with the
continuous-advance drive mode (p.
45). When the LCD monitor is turned
off (p. 34), it will automatically activate
for the instant playback period.
Camera notes
Images can be previewed immediately after they have been captured regardless if
instant playback is active or not. Simply continue to hold down the shutter-release
button after taking the picture to display the image on the monitor. Release the shut-
ter button to end the playback. This function is disabled if the monitor is turned off or
the continuous advance or the self-timer drive mode is used.
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RECORDING WITHOUT A MEMORY CARD
If no memory card is installed in the camera, a single still image can be recorded and
saved in the camera’s buffer memory. Only the last image captured is stored; each time
an image is captured, it replaces the image data saved in the buffer. If the mode dial is
turned to another position or the camera is turned off, the image data is deleted from the
buffer memory. Quick View can be used to preview the image. Voice memo cannot be
used.
Recording indicator
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AUDIO RECORDING
Audio can be recorded without an image. About 30 minutes of audio can be stored on a
16MB memory card. Audio is recorded at approximately 8KB/s. A maximum of 180
minutes can be recorded at one time; the optional AC adapter set AC-401/501 is required
for long recordings.
The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right
keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs
are highlighted.
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be
changed.
With the menu option highlighted, press the right key; the settings will be
displayed with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu options,
press the left key.
Recording mode: The recording mode option switches between recording movie clips
or audio.
Image size: Movies can be recorded at two sizes: 320x240 and 160x120. The larger the
image size, the higher the image quality and the larger the file sizes. Image size is set in
section 1 of the movie menu.
Frame rate: 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.
Movie mode: The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Standard
produces a normal movie clip. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to record under
low light levels; camera sensitivity is automatically increased in low light. Image quality
can be lower with Night Movies because of the higher sensitivity. The movie mode is set
in section 1 of the movie menu.
For information on white balance, see page 50. See page 40 for information on exposure
compensation, and see page 56 for the color mode. Any changes to these three options
will also affect the recording mode.
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PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION
The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages
36 through 39. This section covers how to playback movie clips and audio tracks as well
as the advanced function on the playback menu.
Speaker
During playback, the up/down keys adjust the volume and the left/right
keys rewind and fast forward the recording.
Press the display button to view the movie with or without the
guidance bar.
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NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU
Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right
and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu.
Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.
The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right
keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs
are highlighted.
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be
changed.
With the menu option highlighted, press the right key; the settings will be
displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Enter” is displayed, press the
center button to display the setting screen.
Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings.
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FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN
When a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame selection screen will
appear. This screen allows multiple image and audio files to be chosen.
The left/right keys of the controller
move the yellow border to select the
image.
The garbage-can icon indicates the The key icon indicates the image is
image is selected for deletion. locked or selected to be locked.
The printer icon indicates the image is The check icon indicates the image is
selected for DPOF printing. The selected to be copied.
number of copies is shown on the right.
Indicators may be displayed on the right of each index image to Movie file
indicate movie, audio, and E-mail copy files.
E-mail copy file
Audio file
Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be deleted in section 1 of the
playback-mode menu (p. 71). The delete option has four settings:
This
The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted.
frame
Audio
The voice-memo or audio caption attached to the image will be deleted.
track
All
All unlocked files will be deleted.
frames
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AUDIO CAPTION
A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function will also
replace a voice-memo audio track recorded with an image. Audio captions cannot be
attached to movie clips, nor can they over rewrite audio recordings.
1
A status bar and the frame counter displays the
remaining recording time. The audio caption can be
stopped during the fifteen-second recording period
Recording audio. by pressing the central button of the controller (1).
Stop
To lock or unlock multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-
selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to
highlight the file to be locked. Pressing the up key will mark the file with the
Marked key icon. To unlock a file, highlight it with the yellow border and press the
frames down key; the key icon will disappear. 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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IMAGE PASTING
Image pasting makes a still image composite by pasting a
small image into a background image. The composite image
has the same image size and quality as the background
image.
Nine frame choices are shown on the LCD monitor. Select the
frame with the controller. Press the center button to continue.
sel. enter
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CROPPING FRAMES
A portion of a still image can be copied and saved.
The cropped image has the same image quality as the original image. Voice-memos and
audio captions will not be copied to the cropped image. Cropped files of locked images
are unlocked.
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FRAME CAPTURE
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.
Save audio?
Yes No
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MOVIE EDITOR
A section from a movie clip can be copied and save. The copied image has the same
image size as the original movie.
Save clip?
Yes No
The length of the edited section depends on the image size and the frame rate of the
original movie. Refer to the table below.
Image size Frame rate Maximum time of edit
30 fps 10 sec.
320 X 240
15 fps 19 sec.
30 fps 41 sec.
160 X 120
15 fps 76 sec.
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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. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is
automatically created on the memory card to store it (p. 106).
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 and must be canceled
manually.
Camera Notes
DPOF files and images can be printed directly from the camera, see page 110.
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E-MAIL COPY
E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X
120 (QVGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it
DPOF set –
may be easily transmitted by e-mail. If an economy image is
selected for E-mail Copy, the image quality will not change. Date print Off
E-mail copies are saved to the original card. The copy Index print –
function is selected in section 3 of the playback-mode menu E-mail copy –
(p. 71). Image size 640 x 480
The amount of data can be converted into E-mail copies depends on the free space
remaining on the memory card and the image size of the copy. The E-mail copy function
has two menu options:
Before starting the E-mail copy routine, select the image size of the copy in section 3 of
the playback menu (p. 71). Two sizes are available: 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X 120
(QVGA).
Camera Notes
The copy-unsuccessful message will appear when one or all of the images could not be copied.
Check the memory card to see which files were copied and then repeat the procedure for the
uncopied images.
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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.
Drive m
Image
Drive mode Single
Quality
Image size 2048x1536
White b
Quality Standard
Key Use the right key to highlight the setup
White balance Auto tab at the top of the menu.
Key func. Off
LCD brightness –
Format – Reverse the procedure to return to the
original menu. Pressing the menu
File # memory Off
button closes the menu and returns to
Folder name Std. form the recording or playback modes.
Language English
Setup menu
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NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU
Navigating the menu is simple. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller control
the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller
selects menu options and sets adjustments.
The section 1 tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right
keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs
are highlighted.
When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be
changed.
With the menu option highlighted, press the right key; the settings will be
displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Enter” is displayed, press the
center button of the controller to continue.
Press the center button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.
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To set monitor brightness (p. 91).
LCD brightness –
To format the memory card (p. 91).
Format –
File # memory Off To activate file number memory (p. 92).
Folder name Std. form
To select the folder name format (p. 92).
Language English
To set the menu language (p. 93).
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LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS Low High
The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in
eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is 1
opened from section 1 of the setup menu (p.
90). Use the left/right keys of the controller (1)
to adjust the brightness, the monitor image will 2
change accordingly. Press the central button of
the controller (2) to set the brightness level.
:enter
The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a
memory card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not
protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory
card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card.
When the format option is selected and entered in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 90), a
confirmation screen will appear. Choosing “Yes” will format the card, choosing “No” will
cancel the formatting operation. A screen will appear to indicate the card has been
formatted.
If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to
be formatted. A memory card used in another camera may also have to be formatted
before being used.
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FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY
If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the
folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file number memory
is disabled, the image file number will be 0001. File number memory is activated in
section 1 of the setup menu.
If file number memory is active and the memory card is changed, the first file saved to
the new card will have a number one greater than the last file saved on the previous card
if the new card does not contain an image with a greater file number. If it does, the file
number of the new image will be one greater than the greatest on the card.
FOLDER NAME
All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder
names come in two formats, standard and date.
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 10140124
two registers for the day: 101YMMDD. The folder 10140124 was (Date)
created in 2004 on January 24th.
With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded a new folder with the
day’s date will be created. All images recorded that day will be placed in that folder.
Images recorded on a different day will be placed in a new folder with the corresponding
date. If the file number memory function is off, 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 will be one greater than the last image saved. For more
information on folder organization and file names, see page 106.
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LANGUAGE
The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1
of the setup menu.
AUDIO SIGNALS
Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal will give a
positive confirmation of the operation. The audio signals
Audio signals 1
can be turn off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 90). Two
audio signals are available. The indicator lamp signals Shutter FX 1
change to match the audio signal changes. CustomRecord –
Volume 2
Power off 3 min.
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. 90). Three shutter effects are available;
signal 1 is mechanical, signal 2 is electrical, and
custom for a personalized effect. The mechanical
shutter sound was taken from the legendary Minolta
CLE, a compact rangefinder that represents the
pinnacle of the development of the Leitz-Minolta CL.
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CUSTOM FX RECORDING
A personalized sound effect can be recorded for the focus signal and shutter release. The
camera uses an audio signal to indicate the camera has focused.
To make a custom recording, select either focus signal or
shutter FX from the Cust. FX rec. option on the setup
Audio signals 1
menu. Messages will appear during the routine.
Shutter FX 1
CustomRecord Focus signal
Volume Shutter FX
Power off 3 min.
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To test the recording select and enter “Yes.” During
Test custom recording? playback, the up/down controller keys control volume and
the menu button cancels the playback. Select and enter
Yes Next “Next” to continue.
Once saved the sound effect can be recalled anytime by selecting the custom setting
from the shutter-FX option on the setup menu.
VOLUME
The volume of the audio signals and shutter FX can be increased or decreased in section
2 of the setup menu (p. 90). This affects the camera’s audio signals only and will not
change the playback levels of an audio track.
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RESET DEFAULT
This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear;
choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.
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Recording mode (Movie/audio menu) Movie p. 66
Image size (movie) 320 X 240 p. 66
Frame rate 15 fps p. 66
Movie mode Standard movie p. 66
Date print (DPOF) Off p. 85
Image size (E-mail copy) 640 X 480 p. 86
LCD monitor brightness Normal p. 91
File number (#) memory Off p. 92
Folder name Standard form p. 92
Audio signals 1 p. 93
Shutter FX 1 (Custom recording erased) p. 93
Volume 2 p. 95
Auto-power-off period 3 minutes p. 95
Transfer mode Data storage p. 98
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DATE AND TIME
It is important to accurately set the clock. When a recording is made, the date and time
of the recording are saved with the file and are displayed in playback mode or with the
DiMAGE Viewer software included on the CD-ROM. See page 22 for how the set the
date and time.
DATE FORMAT
The date format that is used in monitor displays and for date imprinting can be changed:
YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day,
month, year). Simply select the format and enter it by pressing the center controller
button; the new format will be displayed on the menu. The date format does not affect
date folder names (p. 92). The date format is set in the section 3 of the setup menu (p.
90).
TRANSFER MODE
Three transfer-mode options are available:
Data storage - to transfer data between the camera and computer. This option must be
selected when moving image files to the computer, or using the camera with the DiMAGE
Viewer software.
Remote camera - allows the live video feed from the camera to be seen on a computer.
For more on these options, refer to the data-transfer section of the manual.
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DATA-TRANSFER MODE
Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details 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.
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. 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:
Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:
North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/
Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com/
Users with Windows®98 or 98 Second Edition will need to install the driver software on
the included DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM (p. 102). 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 Xg with a computer. The new software will have no affect
on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.
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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 set (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery.
For users with Windows®98 or 98SE, read the section on page 102 on how to install the
necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.
1.Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.
2.Insert the memory card into the camera. To change the memory card while the camera
is connected to a computer, see page 108.
3.Slide the USB-port cover open. Insert the small plug
of the USB cable into 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 com-
puter’s USB port. Attaching the camera to
a USB hub may prevent the camera from
operating properly.
5 Turn on the camera to initiate the USB connection.
While the camera is connected to a computer, the data-
transfer screen will be displayed.
Windows®XP
Mac OS X
Windows®
Mac OS
Mac OS X
The volume name varies between memory cards.
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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. No special driver software is required for other
Windows operating systems.
Automatic Installation
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 will appear to
confirm that the driver should be
installed; click “Yes” to continue.
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The add new hardware wizard will confirm
the location of the driver. One of three
drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf,
USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The letter
designating the CD-ROM drive will vary
between computers. Click “Next” to install
the driver in the system.
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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.
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
will be created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory
card: e.g. from 100KM002 to 101KM002.
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 1 of the setup menu (p. 92).
Camera Notes
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 a image-processing application that does not
support Exif tags, and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the exif tag informa-
tion 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 and color-saturation controls will affect any color-matching soft-
ware in use.
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DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER
Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red - the data
or memory card may permanently be damaged.
Macintosh
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.
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CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE
Never remove the card when the access lamp is red - the data or
memory card may permanently be damaged.
Macintosh
1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 109).
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Change the memory card.
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.
Before each print run, check the printer settings; refer to the manual that was supplied
with the printer. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to
the printer. The use of the AC adapter set (sold separately) is recommended over the use
of the battery.
Repeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected.
Press the central button of the controller to continue.
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No. of prints: 7 The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well
Print size: Printer setup as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the
Layout: Printer setup menu navigation section for more information. Press the
Print quality: Printer setup central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the
Data print: Printer setup menu button to return to the PictBridge screen.
:start
Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing
Printing finished. the center of the controller. The printing-finished message
OK indicates the end of the operation; turn the camera off to end the
routine.
The display button switches between the single frame and index playback formats on the
PictBridge screen.
Use the left/right keys to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will
change as the tabs are highlighted.
Use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option
whose setting needs to be changed.
With the menu option highlighted, press the right key; the settings will be
displayed with the current setting highlighted. If “Start” is displayed, press the
center button of the controller to continue.
Press the center button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.
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Batch print –
Index print –
Batch print
Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. When the
all-frames option is selected, a screen opens so the number of copies of each image can
be specified. The reset option cancels all changes made to the print-selection screen.
Index print
An index print of all still images on the memory card 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.
Paper size
The paper size of the print can be specified. The printer-setup option uses the size set
with the printer. The sizes option should be set first, see below.
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Sizes
To set paper sizes depending on region. This changes the Paper size Printer setup
paper-size option to common sizes used in particular areas. Sizes N. American
Layout Printer setup
Layout Print quality Printer setup
Data print Printer setup
The layout of the print can be set. 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.
Print quality
The print quality can be set. 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.
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DPOF print –
DPOF print
DPOF print in section 3 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
transfer-mode option in section 3 of the setup menu must be set to “Data storage” to use
DPOF print.
Printing Notes
The following are the dimensions for postcard, L, and 2L paper sizes in
both millimeters and inches for your reference:
Postcard 100 X 148mm 3.9 X 5.9 in.
L 89 X 127mm 3.5 X 5.0 in.
2L 127 X 178mm 5.0 X 7.0 in.
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REMOTE CAMERA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
For the camera to be connected directly to Minimum system requirements
the computer and used as a remote
imaging device, the computer must be Pentium II 300MHz or later
equipped with a USB port as a standard Windows®XP, 2000 Professional,
interface. The computer and the operating Me, and 98 Second Edition
system must be guaranteed by their
manufacturers to support USB interface. 128MB of RAM. 256MB with Windows®XP.
See chart for system requirements. 200MB of hard-disk space
800 X 600 16-bit color monitor
The remote-camera driver software must
be installed. Specific application software, Remote camera tested with Microsoft Net
such as Microsoft Net Meeting, is required Meeting and Windows Messenger
to view the images. This function cannot
be used with Macintosh computers.
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CONNECTING THE REMOTE CAMERA
Before the camera can be connected to a computer, the remote camera driver must be
installed, see page 118. 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. For users with Windows 98SE, the USB driver
must be installed before connecting the camera to a computer (p. 102).
1.Select Remote Camera from the transfer mode option in
section 3 of the setup menu.
Reset default –
2.Start up the computer. The computer must be turned on Date/Time set –
before connecting the camera. Date format Data storage
Transfer mode RemoteCamera
PictBridge
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 con-
nected directly to the computer’s USB port. Attaching the camera to a
USB hub may prevent the camera from operating properly.
Remote Camera
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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.
Card-locked
warning Unlock the memory card using
Memory card is locked.
appears on the write-protect switch (p. 21).
the monitor.
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Problem Symptom Cause Solution
Make sure the subject is within
Subject is too close.
the autofocus range (p. 30).
Focus signal
is red. A special situation is pre- Use the focus-lock function to
venting the autofocus sys- focus on an object at the same
Pictures are tem from focusing (p. 31). distance as the subject (p. 30).
not sharp.
Pictures are
taken indoors Slow shutter speeds result Use a tripod, change the cam-
or in low-light in blurred images when era sensitivity to a higher setting
situations the camera is hand-held. (p. 52), or use the flash (p. 32).
without flash.
While using
Move closer to the subject or
flash, the pic- The subject is beyond the flash range (p.
change the camera sensitivity to
tures are too 33).
a higher setting (p. 52).
dark.
If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or
unplug and reconnect the AC adapter set. Always turn the camera off using the main
switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings reset.
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ABOUT THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CHARGER CORD
The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord
in the region it was purchased.
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VIEWFINDER INDICATOR LAMPS
The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder can be used to diagnose
camera operations. The lamp colors change between green, red, and
orange, and the lamp can glow steadily or blink at two rates.
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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. Click on the performance
and maintenance category. Click “System” to open the system properties window.
3. Windows®XP and 2000 Professional: select the hardware tab in the properties window
and click the device-manager button.
Windows®Me and 98: click the device-manager tab in the properties window.
6.Windows®XP and 2000 Professional: 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®Me and 98: 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.
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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.
• 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.
Cleaning
• If the camera or the outside of the lens 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 surface with your fingers.
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.
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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.
Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a
copy of the card data be made.
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.
• Do not store the battery when it is fully charged.
• When storing the battery for extended periods, recharge it for five minutes every six
months. The battery may not be able to be charged if completely exhausted.
• A special built-in, long-life battery supplies power to the clock and memory when the
camera is turned off. If the camera resets each time it is turned off, the battery is
exhausted. It must be replaced at a Minolta service facility.
• Keep battery and camera charger contacts clean. Dirty contacts can prevent charging.
If the contacts become dirty, wipe them with a cotton swab.
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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.
Copyright
• TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright
laws. 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.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Number of effective pixels: 3.2 million
CCD: 1/2.7-type interline complementary-color CCD with a
total of 3.3 million pixels.
Camera sensitivity (ISO): Automatic (between ISO 50 - 160 equivalent),
ISO 50, 100, 200, 400
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Lens construction: 9 elements in 8 groups.
Maximum aperture: f/2.8 - f/3.6
Focal length: 5.7 - 17.1 mm (35mm equivalent: 37 - 111 mm)
Focusing range: 0.15 m - infinity (from the front of the camera)
Autofocusing system: Video AF
Shutter: CCD electronic shutter plus mechanical shutter
Shutter speeds: 4 - 1/1000s
Built-in flash recycling time: Approximately 6 seconds
Viewfinder: Optical real-image zoom viewfinder.
Monitor LCD: 4.0 cm TFT color
Monitor field of view: Approximately 100%
A/D conversion: 10 bits
Recording media: SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards
File formats: JPEG, motion JPEG (MOV), WAV. DCF 1.0, DPOF,
and Exif 2.2 compliant.
Print Image Matching II: Yes
Menu languages: Japanese, English, German, French, and Spanish
Battery: Minolta NP-200 lithium-ion battery.
Battery performance (recording): Approximately 220 frames: based on CIPA’s stan-
dard: NP-200 lithium-ion battery, SD memory card
included in the product package, LCD monitor on,
2048 X 1536 image suze, standard image quality, no
instant playback, no voice memo, flash used with
50% of the frames.
CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association
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Approximately 500 frames: NP-200 lithium-ion bat-
tery, SD memory card included in the product pack-
age, LCD monitor off, 2048 X 1536 image size, stan-
dard image quality, no instant playback, no voice
memo, flash used with 50% of the frames.
Battery performance (playback): Approximate continuous playback time: 240 min.
: NP-200 lithium-ion battery, LCD monitor on, no
audio playback.
External power source: AC adapter set AC-401/501
Dimensions: 85.5 (W) X 67 (H) X 20 (D) mm
Weight: Approximately 120g
(without battery or recording media)
Operating temperature: 0° - 40°C
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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