User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE A2

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2720-11 SY-A312/0401 2 Examples Before you Begin Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. DiMAGE digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-400 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-400 Neck strap NS-DG4000 Lens shade DLS-2 Lens cap LF-1349 Accessory shoe cap SC-10 AV cable AVC-400 USB cable USB-500 Ferrite Core FRC-100 DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide Konica Minolta International Warranty Certificate This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories. Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Microdrive is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 3 For Proper and Safe Use NP-400 Lithium-ion Batteries This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. Danger · 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 internal 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. 4 For proper and safe use General Product 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 inappropriate 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 blindness 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 use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. · When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing it from an outlet. · Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charger cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. · Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required. 5 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 discharges 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 outlet. · The rim of the lens hood can cause injury. Take care not to accidentally strike anyone with the camera when the lens hood is attached. · Do not use electronic 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 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. 6 For proper and safe use 7 Table of Contents Before you begin....................................................................................................................................3 For proper and safe use ........................................................................................................................4 Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................14 Camera body...........................................................................................................................14 Data panel ...............................................................................................................................17 Monitor display - recording mode...........................................................................................18 Monitor display - Quick View & playback mode.....................................................................19 Getting up and running ........................................................................................................................20 Attaching the camera strap.....................................................................................................20 Removing the lens cap............................................................................................................20 Attaching the lens hood ..........................................................................................................21 Charging the battery................................................................................................................22 Installing and changing the battery.........................................................................................23 Battery condition indicator ......................................................................................................24 Auto power save .....................................................................................................................24 External power supplies (sold separately) ..............................................................................25 Inserting and changing a memory card ..................................................................................26 Turning on the camera ............................................................................................................28 Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................28 Adjusting the viewfinder and monitor .....................................................................................29 Diopter adjustment..................................................................................................................29 Setting the date and time........................................................................................................30 Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................32 Setting the camera to record images automatically ...............................................................32 EVF and LCD monitor display.................................................................................................32 Basic recording operation .......................................................................................................33 Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................34 Automatic monitor amplification .............................................................................................34 Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................35 Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................35 Using the built-in flash ............................................................................................................36 Flash range - automatic operation..........................................................................................36 Anti-shake system...................................................................................................................37 Movie recording.......................................................................................................................38 Display mode switch ...............................................................................................................39 Basic playback ....................................................................................................................................40 Single-frame playback and histogram display........................................................................40 Viewing images and histogram ...............................................................................................41 Rotating images ......................................................................................................................41 Deleting single images ............................................................................................................41 Changing the Quick View & playback display ........................................................................42 Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................43 Viewing movies........................................................................................................................44 8 Table of contents Advanced recording.............................................................................................................................45 Display-information button......................................................................................................45 Focus-mode switch.................................................................................................................46 Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................47 Flex Focus Point......................................................................................................................48 Macro mode ............................................................................................................................49 Exposure lock..........................................................................................................................50 Exposure-mode dial ................................................................................................................50 Program - P ................................................................................................................51 Program shift - Pa/Ps .................................................................................................51 Auto recording ............................................................................................................52 Aperture priority - A ....................................................................................................54 Shutter priority - S ......................................................................................................55 Shutter-speed range and camera sensitivity (ISO) ....................................................55 Manual exposure - M .................................................................................................56 Bulb exposures .......................................................................................................................57 Attaching a remote cord (sold separately) ..............................................................................57 Digital Subject Programs ........................................................................................................58 Exposure and flash compensation..........................................................................................59 Using the function dial ............................................................................................................60 Drive modes ............................................................................................................................61 Bracketing...................................................................................................................62 Continuous advance...................................................................................................64 Interval ........................................................................................................................66 Self-timer ....................................................................................................................68 Metering modes ......................................................................................................................69 White balance..........................................................................................................................70 Custom white balance calibration...........................................................................................71 Memory - storing camera settings ..........................................................................................72 Memory recall..........................................................................................................................73 Camera sensitivity - ISO .........................................................................................................74 Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................75 Attaching an accessory flash unit ...........................................................................................75 Using the flash sync terminal ..................................................................................................76 Depth-of-field preview.............................................................................................................77 Digital Effects Control .............................................................................................................78 Color-saturation compensation ..................................................................................78 Contrast compensation ..............................................................................................79 Filter ............................................................................................................................79 9 Recording menu...................................................................................................................................80 Navigating the recording-mode menu ....................................................................................80 Image size and image quality..................................................................................................82 About RAW image quality .......................................................................................................84 Notes on image size and resolution........................................................................................85 Flash modes ............................................................................................................................86 Wireless/Remote flash.............................................................................................................88 Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges................................................................90 Notes on wireless/remote flash ..................................................................................91 Flash control............................................................................................................................92 AEL button ..............................................................................................................................94 Recording-mode reset ............................................................................................................95 Interval setup...........................................................................................................................96 Bracketing setup .....................................................................................................................96 Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................97 Data imprinting ........................................................................................................................98 Electronic keyboard.................................................................................................................99 Instant playback ....................................................................................................................100 Voice memo...........................................................................................................................101 Color mode............................................................................................................................102 About Adobe RGB....................................................................................................103 Noise reduction .....................................................................................................................103 Monitor amplification.............................................................................................................104 Magnification button .............................................................................................................105 Flex Digital Magnifier.............................................................................................................105 DSP (Digital Subject Program) setup ....................................................................................106 Tracking AF............................................................................................................................106 AE lock ..................................................................................................................................106 Spot AE area .........................................................................................................................107 Direct Manual Focus .............................................................................................................107 EVF mode..............................................................................................................................108 A short guide to photography............................................................................................................109 About exposure and flash compensation .............................................................................110 What is an Ev? ......................................................................................................................111 Light sources and color.........................................................................................................111 Movie menu ..................................................................................................................................112 Navigating the movie menu ..................................................................................................112 Image size and frame rate.....................................................................................................113 Movie mode...........................................................................................................................113 Movie reset............................................................................................................................114 Notes on movie recording.....................................................................................................114 10 Table of contents Advanced playback............................................................................................................................115 Playing back voice memos ...................................................................................................115 Navigating the playback menu..............................................................................................116 Frame-selection screen.........................................................................................................118 Delete ..................................................................................................................................119 Format ..................................................................................................................................120 View folder.............................................................................................................................120 Lock ..................................................................................................................................121 Index playback format...........................................................................................................121 Copy ..................................................................................................................................122 Slide Show ............................................................................................................................124 About DPOF ..........................................................................................................................126 DPOF setup ...........................................................................................................................126 Date imprint...........................................................................................................................127 Index print .............................................................................................................................127 Cancel print ...........................................................................................................................127 Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................128 Setup menu ..................................................................................................................................129 Opening the setup menu.......................................................................................................129 Navigating the setup menu ...................................................................................................130 LCD brightness......................................................................................................................132 Shortcut help.........................................................................................................................132 Transfer mode .......................................................................................................................135 EVF auto switch ....................................................................................................................135 Video output ..........................................................................................................................135 Language...............................................................................................................................135 Custom setup........................................................................................................................136 File number memory .............................................................................................................136 Folder name ..................................................................................................................................137 Select folder ..........................................................................................................................137 New folder .............................................................................................................................138 Date and time setup..............................................................................................................138 Reset default .........................................................................................................................139 Audio signals .........................................................................................................................141 Focus signals ........................................................................................................................141 Shutter FX..............................................................................................................................142 Volume ..................................................................................................................................142 Auto power save ...................................................................................................................142 Anti-shake .............................................................................................................................143 Full-time AF ...........................................................................................................................143 Grip sensor............................................................................................................................143 Control dial setup ..................................................................................................................144 Control dial setup - Manual exposure...................................................................................145 Delete confirmation ...............................................................................................................145 Lens accessory .....................................................................................................................145 11 Data-transfer mode............................................................................................................................146 System requirements ............................................................................................................146 Connecting the camera to a computer .................................................................................147 Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ..................................................................148 Automatic installation ...............................................................................................148 Manual installation....................................................................................................149 QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................151 Auto power save (Data-transfer mode) .................................................................................151 Memory card folder organization ..........................................................................................152 Disconnecting the camera from the computer .....................................................................154 Windows 98 / 98 second edition ............................................................................154 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ................................................................154 Macintosh .................................................................................................................155 Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode) ................................................................156 Removing the driver software - Windows.............................................................................157 PictBridge..............................................................................................................................158 Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................159 Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................160 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................164 When using filters..................................................................................................................166 About the lithium-ion battery charger cord...........................................................................167 Attaching the ferrite core FRC-100 .......................................................................................167 Care and storage ...............................................................................................................................168 Camera care ..........................................................................................................................168 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................168 Storage ..................................................................................................................................168 Operating temperatures and conditions ...............................................................................169 Memory card care and handling ...........................................................................................169 Batteries ................................................................................................................................170 LCD monitor care ..................................................................................................................170 Copyright...............................................................................................................................170 Before important events or journeys.....................................................................................171 Questions and service...........................................................................................................171 Notes ..................................................................................................................................172 Index ..................................................................................................................................174 Technical specifications .....................................................................................................................176 Battery Pack BP-400 .........................................................................................................................178 Filter examples ..................................................................................................................................179 12 Table of contents 13 Names of Parts Camera Body * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 168). Data panel (p. 17) Built-in flash (p. 36) Microphone Strap eyelet (p. 20) USB port/AV-out terminal (p. 128, 147) Front control dial Shutter-release button Card-slot door (p. 26) Lens* Focal-length index Zooming ring Focusing ring (p. 46) Self-timer lamp (p. 68) Grip sensor Camera Notes The focal-length scale on the zooming ring is given in 35mm focal-length equivalents. The DiMAGE Viewer software supplied with the camera can display the actual focal length used to capture the recorded image as well as the equivalent focal length in 35mm photography. 14 Names of parts Manual exposure Shutter priority Aperture priority Program exposure Auto recording (p. (p. (p. (p. (p. 56) 55) 54) 51) 52) Exposure-mode dial Memory recall (p. 73) Portrait subject program (p. 58) Sports action subject program (p. 58) Sunset subject program (p. 58) Night portrait subject program (p. 58) Display information button (p. 45) Magnification button Rear control dial AE lock button (p. 50) Main switch and mode switch Exposure-compensation button (p. 59) Controller Access lamp Anti-shake button (p. 37) DC/Remote-control terminal cover (p. 25, 57) Menu button QV/ Delete button (p. 40) Display mode switch (p. 39) Eyepiece sensors* Electronic viewfinder* (EVF) (p. 29) LCD monitor* (p. 18, 19, 29) Recording mode (p. 32, 45) Main switch Playback mode (p. 40, 115) Movie mode (p. 38, 112) 15 Function button Metering modes (p. 69) Custom function (p. 136) Memory set (p. 72) Function dial (p. 60) Accessory shoe Drive modes (p. 61) White balance (p. 70) Camera sensitivity (p. 74) Speaker Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 29) Flash sync terminal (p. 76) Digital-Effects Controller (p. 78) Focus-mode switch (p. 46) Custom white-balance button (p. 71) Macro release (p. 49) Battery-chamber (p. 23) Battery-chamber lock (p. 23) Tripod socket 16 Names of parts Data Panel Located on the top of the camera body, the data panel shows the status of the camera. All icons have been shown for clarity. The single-frame advance and continuous advance indicators are displayed in the same area of the data panel. Digital-effects indicator (p. 78) Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 59) Flash-compensation indicator (p. 59) Single-frame advance (p. 33) Continuous advance (p. 64) Bracketing (p. 62) Self-timer (p. 68) Image-quality display (p. 82) Image-size display (p. 82) Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 74) White-balance indicator (p. 70) Battery-condition indicator (p. 24) Shutter-speed and aperture display & exposure/flash compensation display The frame counter cannot exceed 999. When the number of recordable images exceeds this, 999 will be displayed. The frame counter will continue to count down when the number of recordable images falls below one thousand. 17 Monitor Display - Recording Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Microphone indicator 20. 21. Flash-mode indicator (p. 61) Flash signal (p. 36) 22. Mode indicator 23. Flash-compensation display (p. 59) 24. Filter display (p. 78) 25. Sharpness display (p. 97) 26. 27. Color-saturation-compensation display (p. 78) 28. Contrast-compensation display (p. 78) 29. A. B. C. D. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 74) White-balance indicator (p. 70) Metering-mode indicator (p. 69) Exposure-mode indicator (p. 50) Anti-shake indicator (p. 37) Shutter-speed display Aperture display Exposure-compensation display (p. 59) Macro-mode indicator (p. 49) Focus signal (p. 35) Data-imprinting indicator (p. 98) Frame counter (p. 83) Drive-mode indicator (p. 61) Manual-focus indicator (p. 46) Battery-condition indicator (p. 24) Image-quality indicator (p. 82) Image-size display (p. 82) Magnification display (p. 47, 105) Flex Digital Magnifier indicator (p. 105) Color-mode indicator (p. 102) Focus frame Spot metering area (p. 69) Flex Focus Point (p. 48) AF sensors 18 Names of parts Monitor Display - Quick View & Playback Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Mode indicator Time of capture Date of capture Voice-memo indicator (p. 115) Lock indicator (p. 121) Print indicator (p. 126) Frame number / total number of images Scroll arrows (p. 43) Battery-condition indicator (p. 24) Image-quality indicator (p. 82) Image-size display (p. 82) Magnification display (p. 43) Folder number - image file number Folder name (p. 137) Sensitivity setting (p. 74) White-balance setting (p. 70) Degree of exposure compensation (p. 59) Aperture value Shutter-speed Histogram 18. 19. The dark area of the histogram shows the luminance distribution of the recorded image from black (left) to white (right). Each one of the 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure and contrast, but displays no color information. 19 Getting Up and Running This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies. Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown. The tip of the strap should pass under the buckle (2). 1 Always keep the camera strap around your neck in case you drop the camera. 2 Removing the Lens Cap Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the inside or outside tabs of the lens cap to remove. When the camera is not in use, always replace the lens cap. 20 Getting up and running Attaching the Lens Hood 1 The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood should not be used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow. To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular dimple on the rim of the hood with the focal-length index on the top of the lens barrel (1). 2 Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it 90° clockwise until it clicks and the circular dimple is aligned with the focal-length index (2). When mounted correctly, the large petals of the lens hood should be to the top and bottom. Never force the lens hood. If it does not fit, check its orientation. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove. The lens hood can be reverse mounted when the camera is not is use. With one of the large petals to the top, slide the hood onto the end of the lens. Turn it 90° clockwise until it it clicks into place. The lens hood can be attached or removed with the lens cap on the camera. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove. 21 Charging the Battery Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 170 for battery care and storage. Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit (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 167. 1 With the battery contacts toward the charger, align the channels on the bottom of the battery with the tabs on the charger unit. Slide the battery into the unit. The indicator lamp (2) will glow to show the battery is charging. The lamp will go out when the battery is charged. Charging time is approximately 150 minutes. 2 Slide and lift the battery to remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. 22 Getting up and running Installing and Changing the Battery This digital camera uses one NP-400 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber lock to the open position. Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Insert the battery so that it slides past the battery latch in the chamber. Push the battery into the chamber until the latch clicks into place. To remove a battery, slide the battery latch to the side of the battery chamber; the battery will spring out. Close the battery-chamber door and slide the battery-chamber lock to the closed position. 23 Battery Condition Indicator This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the indicator appears on the data panel and monitors. The monitor indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitors are blank, the battery may be exhausted. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for five seconds on the monitors when the camera is turned on. The indicator remains on the data panel. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low, but all functions are operational. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and remains on the display until the batteries are changed. Blinking low-battery warning - displayed on the data panel with no other icons. Power is insufficient for camera operation. The shutter will not release. Replace or recharge the battery immediately. Auto Power Save To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off the monitors and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within three minutes. The data panel remains on. To restore power, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 129). If an operation is not made within thirty minutes, the camera will shut down. Press the main switch to restore power. 24 Getting up and running External Power Supplies (sold separately) The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America and Japan, and AC-11 is for use in all other areas. The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable power source and significantly extends the operating time of the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger. The battery, holder, and charger are also available separately. Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before changing between power supplies. 1 Remove the DC terminal cover from the right (1). The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter or battery pack into the DC terminal (2). Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet. 2 25 Inserting and Changing a Memory Card Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will be displayed on the monitors. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and IBM Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For memory card care and handling, see page 169. Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated. Insert a memory card all the way into the card slot. Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is oriented correctly. Close the card-slot door. 26 Getting up and running 1 2 3 4 To eject a card, open the card-slot door (1), and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it (2). Press (3) the card-eject lever to eject the card (3). The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera body. If it extends, push it into the camera. Insert a new memory card and close the card-slot door (4). A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unableto-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. A memory card can be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 120). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. 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: Europe: http://www.konicaminolta.us/ http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com 27 Turning on the Camera Press the main switch to turn on the camera. The access lamp glows briefly and an audio signal sounds to indicate the power is turned on. The audio signal can be turned off with the setup menu (p. 141). If the camera shuts down immediately after it is turned on, the battery power is low. See page 22 on how to charge the battery. Access lamp Press and hold the main switch to turn the camera off. Handling the Camera While using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with the palm of your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. 28 Getting up and running Adjusting the Viewfinder and Monitor The electronic viewfinder can be tilted between 0° and 90°. Simply grip the finder between your fingers and move it to the position desired. The LCD monitor can be tilted between ­20° and +90°. Grip the top of the monitor and pull to tilt it down. The bottom of the monitor can then be swung up. Always store the camera with finder and monitor against the body. Diopter adjustment The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between ­3.5 to +1.5. While looking through the EVF, turn the diopteradjustment dial until the viewfinder image is sharp. 29 Setting the Date and Time After initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera's clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the camera notes on the following page. Turn on the camera. 1 While holding down the function button (1), press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu. LCDbrightness Shortcut help Transfer mode EVF auto swtch Video output Language ­ ­ Data storage Auto EVF/LCD NTSC English 2 Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings on the menu. The central button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. 30 Getting up and running Use the right controller key to highlight the 2nd tab at the top of the menu. Custom set File # memory Folder Name Select folder New folder Date/Time set Color mode Off Std. form 100KM003 Use the down key to highlight the date/time-set menu option. ­ ­ Press the right key. "Enter" will appear on the right side of the menu. Press the central button to display the date/time setting screen. Date/Time set 2004 . 10 . 23 Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed. 13 : 14 YYYY/MM/DD Use the up and down keys to adjust the item. :move :sel :enter Date/Time setting screen Press the central button to set the clock and calendar. The setup menu will be displayed. 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. 31 Basic Recording Setting the Camera to record Images Automatically 2 1 Set the exposure dial to the program (P) position (1). Confirm the mode switch is in the recording position (2). All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to make photography effortless. The Auto exposure mode acts like the program mode, except that the many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 52 for more information. EVF and LCD Monitor Display Focus frame Mode indicator Anti-shake indicator (p. 37) Metering-mode indicator (p. 69) Exposure-mode indicator (p. 50) Frame counter (p. 17, 83) Drive-mode indicator (p. 61) Focus signal (p. 35) Aperture display Shutter-speed display AF sensor (p. 33) Image-size display (p. 82) Image-quality indicator (p. 82) Battery-condition indicator (p. 24) 32 Basic recording Basic Recording Operation 1 Use the zooming ring to frame the subject (1). The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor. Place the subject within the focus frame. For off-center subjects, use the focus-lock function (p. 34). The subject must be within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m (1.6ft) - . For subjects closer than 0.5m (1.6ft), use the macro function (p. 49). Focus signal AF sensor Shutter-speed and aperture 2 3 Press the shutter-release button partway down (2) to lock the focus and exposure. When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear in the live image to indicate the point of focus. The focus signals (p. 35) on the monitors will confirm that the image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white. The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked. Press the shutter-release button all the way down (3) to take the picture. The access lamp glows indicating the image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is being transferred. 33 Focus Lock The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down. · The focus signals will indicate that the focus is locked. The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked. · When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on the live image to indicate the point of focus. Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Automatic Monitor Amplification In extremely low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has reached its limit, the automatic monitor-amplification function will intensify the EVF and LCD monitor image. The live image will be brighter, however, the display will be black and white. This will have no effect on the final color image. This function can be turned off in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 104). 34 Basic recording Focus Signals This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus modes, see p. 46. White focus indicator - focus confirmed. Red focus indicator - the subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing. The shutter can be released. If the AF system cannot focus on a certain subject, focus lock can be used with an object at the same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused manually (p. 34). Special Focusing Situations The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on a subject, the focus icon will turn red. In this situation the focus-lock function can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture. The subject is too dark. The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast. Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame. The subject is near a very bright object or area. 35 Using the Built-in Flash In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh shadows. Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash; the hood may cast a shadow if mounted. To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side. The flash position must be set manually, and once up, the flash unit will always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light. The following indicators will appear in the upper left corner of the EVF and LCD monitors to show the flash status. The red flash indicator appears when the flash is charging. The white flash indicator appears when the flash is ready to fire. After taking a picture, the OK indicator appears briefly if the flash properly exposed the subject. Flash warning. In backlit situations, a white indicator appears to recommend the use of the flash. Flash Range - Automatic Operation The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens' wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position. Wide-angle position Telephoto position 0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.) 0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.) 36 Basic recording Anti-shake System The Anti-shake system minimizes the effect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion. Camera shake is more pronounced at the telephoto setting than at the wide-angle. Anti-shake is employed when the shutter speed falls below a certain limit depending on the focal length in use. The effectiveness of Anti-shake depends on the shutter speed in use and the degree of shaking. The system may not work with moving subjects or when the camera is panned. When the system is active, the Anti-shake button glows (1). Anti-shake can be turned off and on by pressing the button. 1 / Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section. Press the shutter-release button partway down to focus and set the exposure; an Anti-shake indicator is displayed when active. Confirm the image has stabilized on the monitor and press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. The blue indicator appears when the Anti-shake system is activated. The yellow indicator appears when the Anti-shake system is activated, but the shutter speed is too slow for it to be effective. When Anti-shake is off, the white indicator appears to warn the shutter speed is too long for the camera to be safely handheld. If the yellow or white warnings appears, place the camera on a tripod, use the built-in flash, increase the camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 74), or use a wide-angle zoom position. If the Anti-shake indicator turns red, the camera is overheating because of operating and ambient temperatures. The Anti-shake system will turn off automatically. Allow the camera to cool before using Antishake. The Anti-shake system is less effective at short subject distances or when using the macro function (p. 49). The use of a tripod is recommended. Anti-shake is not effective with a tripod mounted camera; turn off the Anti-shake function to conserve power. 37 Movie Recording 1 Set the mode switch to the movie-recording position (1). Before recording, the data-panel and monitor frame counters show the maximum time in seconds that can be recorded. The length of the movie clip depends on the image size and frame rate, and the space available on the memory card. The maximum recording time is 6 minutes with 544x408 30fps movies or 15 minutes with other size and frame-rate combinations; low light levels can shorte this time. Image size and frame rate is selected with the movie menu (p. 112). For more on movie recording, see page 114. Place the subject in the center of the live image and press the shutter-release button partway down to set the focus. Use the focus signal to confirm focus. Image size Frame rate Focus signal Total recording time for the next movie clip. Press the shutter-release button all the way down and release to start recording. The camera will continue to record until the recording time is used or the shutter-release button is pressed again. When recording, the monitor frame counter and status bar shows the recorded time. Recording time in seconds Recording indicator 38 Basic recording Display Mode Switch Located on the back of the camera, the display-mode switch controls which monitor is active. The three position switch allows the choice between automatic display and setting the display to the EVF or LCD monitor. / Auto display - the camera will automatically change between displaying the live image in the EVF or on the LCD monitor. The EVF's eye sensors monitor if the EVF is being used and switches the display location accordingly. EVF DISPLAY - the live image will only be displayed in the electronic viewfinder. Under bright light, the image is easier to see in the EVF than on the LCD monitor. LCD monitor display - the live image will only be displayed on the LCD monitor. 39 Basic Playback Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic functions in both modes. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 116. To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch to the playback position. / To view images from the recording or movie recording modes, press the Quick View / delete button. Single-frame Playback and Histogram Display Image size (p. 82) Image quality (p. 82) Time of capture Shutter speed Aperture value Degree of exposure compensation (p. 59) White-balance setting (p. 70) Sensitivity setting (p. 74) Folder name (p. 137) Folder number - image file number Histogram (p. 19) Frame number/ total number of images Date of capture 40 Basic playback Viewing Images and Histogram When in the Quick view or playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images on the memory card. To view the histogram of a still image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback. To return to a recording mode from Quick View, press the menu button. Rotating Images Press the down key of the controller to rotate a displayed image 90° left, 90° right, or horizontally. Deleting Single Images The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. / To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button; a confirmation screen will appear. Delete this frame? Use the left/right keys to highlight "Yes." "No" will cancel the operation. Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. The camera will return to playback mode. Yes No Confirmation screen 41 Changing the Quick View & Playback Display The display-information 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 Index playback In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border to the adjacent image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, voice-memo indicator, the lock and printing status, and the frame number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted image can be deleted using the QV/delete button (p. 41) or an accompanying audio track can be played by pressing the central button of the controller. When the display information button is pressed again, the highlighted image will be displayed in the single-frame playback mode. A nine or four image index can be displayed. The index-playback format can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 121). 42 Basic playback 1 Enlarged Playback In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination from 1.2X. The maximum magnification depends on image size from 2X for 640X480 size images to 10.2X for 3264X2448 images. RAW and TIFF images cannot be enlarged. With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the magnification button (1). Use the up/down keys of the controller to adjust the magnification. The degree of magnification is displayed on the monitors. Zoom Scroll Press the central button of the controller to switch between the zoom and scroll functions. The scroll arrows or magnification display will turn blue to indicate the active function. Zoom Scroll Use the four-way key to scroll the image. Press and hold the four-way key to scroll continuously. The locator shows the area of the image being viewed. The front and rear control dials can change the magnification. Press the menu or magnification button to exit the enlarged playback mode. Press the display-information button (i+) to hide or show the guidance bar and display indicators. Locator Scroll Zoom 43 Viewing Movies Movies can be played back on the camera. Movie files are indicated by an indicator at the bottom of the display. Play Press the center of the controller to play back the file. Press the controller to pause the movie; pressing the controller again will resume the playback. Use the left/right keys of the controller to rewind or fast forward the movie clip. Pause Rew Fwd Vol Use the up/down keys to adjust the volume of the audio track. When the movie is paused, pressing the up/down keys will jump to the first or last frame of the movie clip. To cancel the playback, press the menu button. The guidance bar and display indicators can be hidden or shown by pressing the display-information button (i+). 44 Advanced recording Advanced Recording This section contains detailed information on the camera's recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. Display-information Button The display-information button controls what information is displayed with the live image. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles to the next format: standard display, real-time histogram, focus frame, and live image only. Standard display Real-time histogram Focus frame only Live image only The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance distribution of the live image. This histogram will not be accurate when the monitor image is amplified (p. 34, 104), or the built-in or a compatible Minolta flash unit is used. The histogram of a recorded image may not show the same distribution as the real-time histogram. To display a grid or scale over the display formats, press and hold the function button (1) and press the display-information button to cycle through the options: grid, scale, and off. 1 Scale Grid 45 Focus-mode Switch Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, and manual focus is set with the focus-mode switch. Slide the switch to select the appropriate focus mode. Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recording section. Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. The camera continuously tracks and focuses on the subject. Place the focus area on the subject. The four-way key of the controller can be used to move the area anywhere in the live image for off center subjects. Press the shutter-release button partway down to engage the subject lock; the focus signal will confirm focus. If the subject moves or the camera is panned, the focus area will follow the subject. Focus and exposure will change as the subject moves and lighting conditions change. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. When the shutter button is released the focus area returns to the center of the live image. Subject tracking can be disabled and AE lock can be activated in section 4 of the recording menu (p. 80). Subject Tracking AF may not be effective under low light. Continuous AF focus signal 46 Advanced recording Manual focus - the MF indicator is displayed in the lower right corner of the monitors to indicate the focus mode. Use the focusing ring at the rear of the lens barrel to focus. Always use the monitor image to confirm focus. The approximate object distance from the CCD is displayed near the frame counter. The Flex Digital Magnifier (p. 105) can be used to enlarge the live image to judge sharpness. Object distance Approximate location of the CCD plane Digital Zoom The digital zoom doubles the lens magnification. The digital zoom cannot be used with RAW image quality, UHS continuous advance, or movie recording. Press the magnification button on the back of the camera. The effect is immediate and X2.0 is displayed in top right corner of the live image. Pressing the magnification button a second time cancels the digital zoom. When an image is taken with the digital zoom, the final image size depends on the image-size setting on the camera. 3264 X 2448, 2560 X 1920, 2080 X 1560, and 1600 X 1200 size images are resized to 1600 X 1200. 3264 X 2176 images are resized to 1600 X 1064. The pixel dimension of 640 X 480 size images do not change. Magnification display 47 Flex Focus Point The Flex Focus Point (FFP) is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. It can be moved to any point in the image area. The FFP cannot be used with the digital zoom or movie recording. Press and hold the center button of the controller to activate the Flex Focus Point; the wide focus frames are replaced with a central cross. Use the controller's four-way keys (1) to move the Flex Focus Point in the live image. Press the shutter-release button partway down to focus; the FFP turns red briefly to confirm focus. Pressing the central button of the controller returns the focus point to the center of the image area. To return to the widefocus frames, press and hold the button until the frame lines appear. 48 Advanced recording Macro Mode The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The built-in flash cannot be used with macro mode. The use of a tripod is recommended. Align one of the arrows on the zooming ring with the index next to the macro switch and slide the switch forward. The lens must be zoomed to the wide-angle or telephoto position for the macro switch to engage. The zooming ring is locked at the wide-angle position. At the telephoto position, the zooming ring can move slightly to make fine adjustments to image size. The macro indicator is displayed in the lower right corner of the monitors. Make sure the subject is within the macro focusing range: Wide-angle position Telephoto position Approximate location of the CCD plane 0.3 ~ 0.6m (12 ~ 24 in.) 0.25 ~ 0.6m (10 ~ 24 in.) Macro-mode indicator Shooting tips Because of the high image magnification, hand holding cameras during close-up photography is very difficult. When possible, use a tripod. Use the Flex Focus Point to specify the area to be in focus. Because depth of field (the area in focus) is narrow in close-up photography, using focus lock with off-center subjects can cause minor errors which are exaggerated at high magnifications. 49 Exposure Lock The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or reference target outside the scene. When using flash in the P or A exposure modes, slow-shutter sync is activated by this button (p. 87). The operation of the AE lock button can be customized in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 94). Press and hold the AE lock button to lock the exposure; the shutter speed and aperture monitor displays turns black; releasing the button cancels the setting. Frame the subject and press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus. Exposure-mode Dial The exposure-mode dial is used to select traditional exposure modes as well as subject programs that optimize camera settings to specific shooting conditions. Camera settings saved in the camera can also be recalled with this dial. Simply turn the dial to the appropriate position. Manual exposure (p. 56) Shutter priority (p. 55) Aperture priority (p. 54) Program exposure (p. 51) Auto recording (p. 52) Memory recall (p. 73) Portrait subject program (p. 58) Sports action subject program (p. 58) Sunset subject program (p. 58) Night portrait subject program (p. 58) Exposure-mode indicator 50 Advanced recording