User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE E500

Konica Minolta Customer Support: www.konicaminoltasupport.com Konica Minolta Photo World: www.konicaminoltaphotoworld.com Become a member of Konica Minolta Photo World today, free of charge, and enter the fascinating world of Konica Minolta photography. © 2005 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. INSTRUCTION MANUAL This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 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. Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. EN-1 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM is a trademark. Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Warnings Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed. Do not use batteries which show wear or damage. Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture. Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries. Do not store batteries near or in metallic products. Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels. When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger. Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water. Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Immediately remove the batteries 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. EN-3 Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. EN-2 Keep batteries 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 this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter 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 the product 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 the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adapter unit when removing it from an outlet. Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries 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. Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. The lens retracts when the camera is turned off. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury. The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns. Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are 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, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet. Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged. Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result. Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies. Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use. EN-4 EN-5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8 Package Contents............................................ 9 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 36 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE................................... 23 Shooting Images - The Basics..........................23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................ 24 Using the Zoom Function................................... 25 Using the Flash............................................... 26 Using the Self-Timer......................................... 27 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)......... 28 Setting White Balance...................................... 29 Viewing Images ............................................... 36 Magnifying Images .......................................... 37 Thumbnail Display .......................................... 38 Slideshow Display ........................................... 39 Resizing an Image ........................................... 40 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............56 Installing Photo Explorer....................................56 Installing Photo Express....................................57 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.............. 10 Front View...................................................... 10 Rear View......................................................... 11 Mode Dial ...................................................... 12 LCD Monitor Information..................................... 13 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...58 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver..................58 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer.............................................59 Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)....................59 VIDEO MODE.................................................... 41 Recording Video Clips ...................................... 41 Playing Back Video Clips ................................. 42 PREPARING THE CAMERA............................. 15 Installing the Batteries ..................................... 15 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)........................................16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)........................................17 USING THE MODE DIAL.................................... 30 Auto Mode......................................................30 Program Mode ............................................... 30 Portrait Mode.................................................. 31 Landscape Mode.............................................. 31 Sport Mode.....................................................32 Night Mode..................................................... 32 PLAYBACK MODE ­ ADVANCED FEATURES...43 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV ........ 43 Deleting Images/Video Clips.............................. 44 Protecting Images/Video Clips ........................... 45 Setting the DPOF............................................. 46 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer (Optional Function).......................................... 48 MENU OPTIONS...............................................60 Camera Menu.................................................... 60 Video Menu ................................................... 64 Playback Menu............................................... 65 Setup Menu.................................................... 67 GETTING STARTED........................................... 19 Turning the Power On/Off ................................. 19 Choosing the Screen Language......................... 19 Setting the Date and Time ................................20 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory............................................................ 21 Using the LCD Monitor....................................... 22 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES............................................. 70 ADVANCED SHOOTING................................... 33 Burst.............................................................. 33 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ...................... 34 Selecting the Metering Mode ............................. 35 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER.................................52 Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Install the USB driver .........................53 Connect the digital camera to your computer...........................................54 Download images or video clips............55 SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 71 APPENDIX........................................................ 72 CARE AND STORAGE.....................................73 EN-6 EN-7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera! Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following: 5.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for good quality of images. Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. 2.0" LTPS color image LCD monitor Optical zoom: 1x~3x Digital zoom: 1x~4x 12MB internal (built-in) memory Images can be captured without using a memory card. Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 512MB capacity) by using an additional memory card. USB connection (USB 2.0 Full Speed compliant) Still images or video clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE). DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card. PictBridge support You can connect the camera directly to printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. Provided editing software: Photo Explorer / Photo Express You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software. Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Common Product Components: Konica Minolta DiMAGE E500 Digital Still Camera Hand Strap USB Cable AV Cable Batteries Camera Case CD-ROM Please contact your local camera dealer or the Konica Minolta distributor in your area. EN-8 EN-9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 5 6 Rear View 5 1 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 7 4 11 12 13 8 9 1. 4 Playback button Menu button Delete button 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Arrow button (Up) Self-timer button Arrow button (Right) OK button Display button Arrow button (Down) Flash button Arrow button (Left) 2. MENU 3. 4. Tripod socket 1. Mode dial 2. Flash 3. Microphone 4. Lens 5. Shutter button EN-10 6. ON/OFF Power button 7. Self-timer LED 8. PC (USB) / AV Out terminal 9. DC in 3V terminal 5. W 6. T Zoom out (wide-angle) button Zoom in (telephoto) button 7. LCD monitor 13. Battery / SD card cover EN-11 Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. 87 LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode 15 14 1 2 3 3M 4 5 6 P 8 SD 7 8 X1 1 2 3 6 5 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. P Mode Program Auto Video Setup Night Sport Landscape Portrait Description Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically. Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action. Select this mode to record video clips. Select this mode to adjust the camera settings. Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects. Use this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. 1. Mode indication 12 [ ] Auto Mode ] Setup Mode [ ] Video Mode [ ] Landscape Mode [ [ P ] Program Mode ] Sport Mode [ ] Portrait Mode [ 6. ] Night Mode [ 2. Image quality [ ] FINE ] NORMAL [ ] ECONOMY [ 7. 3. Image size ] 2560 x 1920 [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ [ ] 1280 x 960 8. ] 640 x 480 [ 4. Possible number of shots 5. Internal memory/SD memory card indicator 13 9 [ ] TUNGSTEN ] FLUORESCENT [ 9. Capture mode indicator 11 10 [ X1 ] SINGLE [ ] Status of internal memory [ ] BURST [ SD ] Status of SD memory card ] AEB [ 10. Date Remaining battery status 11. Zoom state ] Full battery power [ 12. Flash charging/Image processing [ ] Medium battery power indicator (blinking red) ] Low battery power [ 13. Focus area ] No battery power [ 14. Focus indicator Self-timer mode AUTO ] 2 sec. delay [ ] MACRO [ [ ] 10 sec. delay ] INFINITY [ ] 10+2 sec. delay [ 15. Flash mode White balance [ ] Auto Flash AUTO ] Red Eye Reduction [ ] DAYLIGHT [ ] Forced Flash [ ] CLOUDY [ ] No Flash [ [ ] SUNSET 1.5x 14.01.2005 10+2 EN-12 EN-13 Video Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Video mode Recordable movie time available SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Date Focus area Flash mode 2 1 7 6 00:33 SD 3 4 PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 14.01.2005 5 2 Image Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. Playback mode SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Playback information 1 100-0001 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 SD 3 4 1280X960 +1.7 05:22 1 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the battery cover. To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover. Video Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Playback mode Video mode SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Playback indicator Playback information 2 1 5 6 SD 3 4 Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover. 100-0001 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 320X240 0.0 05:22 1 EN-14 EN-15 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 12MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card. 2. Open the SD memory card cover. 3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the SD memory card cover. To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply. The AC power adapter can only be used to power the camera. Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera. Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to the section in the manual titled "Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK". To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. EN-16 EN-17 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the ON/OFF button until the digital camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the ON/OFF button again. Choosing the Screen Language When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection screen will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. to select the [CUSTOM] menu. 2. Press 3. Use to select [LANGUAGE], then press the 4. Use or to select the language you want. 5. Press the button to confirm. button. SET : BASIC Y/M/D CUSTOM Y/M/D NTSC ENGLISH DATE & TIME TV LANGUAGE LCD BRIGHTNESS NTSC PAL 3/5 LANGUAGE ENGLISH SET : 1/7 EN-18 EN-19 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. to select the [CUSTOM] menu. 2. Press 3. Use button. to select [DATE & TIME], then press the You may press or to switch the date types. or to select Year, Month, Day and Time fields. SET : Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term "Formatting" means preparing an "SD Memory Card" to record images; this process is also called "initialization". This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. The [BASIC] menu is displayed. button. 2. Use to select [FORMAT], then press the button to confirm. 3. Use or to select [YES], then press the BASIC 1 DATE BASIC DATE & TIME NTSC PAL CUSTOM D/M/Y NTSC ENGLISH TV LANGUAGE LCD BRIGHTNESS CUSTOM RESET NUMBER DATE IMPRINT FORMAT ON 4. Press 1/5 To increase a value, press . To decrease a value, press . The time is displayed in 24-hours format. button after all fields are set. 5. Press the SET : QUICK VIEW QUICK VIEW OFF 7/8 DATE & TIME SET : 10 / 10 / 2004 00 : 00 SELECT : FORMAT YES NO SET : When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased. To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the memory card. Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time. An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted. EN-20 EN-21 Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. 2. 3. 4. ,P, , , , Rotate the mode dial to Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button. or . PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images - The Basics 1. Rotate the mode dial to , P , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image. When you press the shutter button down half way, the camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image and exposure. 4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image. A 3M 8 SD X1 1.5x 2004.09.17 The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, which your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed. To conserve battery power, the camera turns off the LCD monitor if an operation is not made within a minute. To restore power, operate the camera. The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on LCD after image captured. Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display Indicators Off. changes in the following order: Focus Frame On When you press the shutter button down half way, focus area turns green if the focus is confirmed. It turns red if the subject is out of focus. EN-22 EN-23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images' file size to be larger. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below: , P, , , or 1. Rotate the mode dial to camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Press the MENU button. The [PICTURE] menu is displayed. 3. Use 4. Use to select [IMAGE SIZE], then press the or and turn your IMAGE SIZE Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the T button, or smaller away by pressing the W button. Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T button. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x). A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become. To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. 2. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T / W button. To access the optical zoom function, press the T button as far as it can go. Press it again to activate the digital zoom. To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the W button. The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. 2560 X 1920 2048 X 1536 1280 X 960 640 X 480 1/4 button. to select the desired setting, then press the QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY button to confirm. 5. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the [QUALITY]. 1/3 The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured. You can resize the images later. (Please refer to the section in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail.) The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x. As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated. EN-24 EN-25 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. , P, , , or . 1. Rotate the mode dial to 2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. 3. Toggle until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. ,P, , , or . 2. Rotate the mode dial to 3. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. until your desired self-timer mode appears on the 4. Toggle LCD monitor. 10+2 [ No Indication] The camera has four flash modes:Auto Flash, Red Eye Reduction, Forced Flash and No Flash. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode AUTO FLASH RED EYE REDUCTION Description The flash fires automatically according to suit the photographic conditions. Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions. When taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible. 5. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. The self-timer function is activated. The photography is then taken after the preset time. To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the shutter or ON/ OFF button, switch the mode dial to another mode or press to disrupt the sequence. FORCED FLASH The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. NO FLASH Use this mode in the environment that the flash use is prohibited or under the situation that the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect. EN-26 After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off. If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps. The Burst and AEB features will be disabled in the self-timer (10+2) mode. EN-27 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from ­2.0EV to +2.0EV. , , or . 1. Rotate the mode dial to P , 2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. 3. Press the MENU button, then use menu. to select the [AE/AWB] PICTURE FUNCTION AE/AWB EXPOSURE W.BALANCE ISO 100 1/3 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. , , or . 1. Rotate the mode dial to P , 2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. to select the [AE/AWB] 3. Press the MENU button, then toggle menu. button. 4. Use to select [W. BALANCE], then press the 5. Use or to select the desired setting, then press the button to confirm. 6. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. PICTURE FUNCTION AE/AWB +0.7 EXPOSURE W.BALANCE ISO +0.7 100 2/3 to set the range 4. Use to select [EXPOSURE], then use or of EV compensation value from ­2.0EV to +2.0EV. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. W.BALANCE AUTO DAYLIGHT CLOUDY SUNSET 1/6 W.BALANCE TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT 5/6 EN-28 EN-29 USING THE MODE DIAL Auto Mode (Auto) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image. When you press the shutter button down half way, the camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image and exposure. 4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image. A 3M Portrait Mode Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. 3M 8 SD 8 X1 SD 1.5x 2004.09.17 X1 1.5x 2004.09.17 Landscape Mode This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. 3M Program Mode In P (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still images. You can adjust other functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode. 1. Rotate the mode dial to P and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. P 3M 8 SD X1 8 SD 1.5x 2004.09.17 X1 1.5x 2004.09.17 EN-30 EN-31 Sport Mode This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. 3M ADVANCED SHOOTING Burst 8 SD This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter button is pressed. X1 1.5x 2004.09.17 , , or and turn your 1. Rotate the mode dial to , P , camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Press the MENU button, then use to select the [FUNCTION] menu. button. 3. Use to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the button. 4. Use or to select [BURST], then press the 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. PICTURE FUNCTION AUTO Night Mode This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button to capture the image. 3M 2/3 CAPTURE MODE X1 8 SD indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. The 6. Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus. 7. Press the shutter button all the way to shoot. X1 SINGLE BURST AEB 2/3 1.5x 2004.09.17 In this mode, the flash and the self-timer (10+2) features will be disabled. EN-32 EN-33 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. ,P, , , or and turn your 1. Rotate the mode dial to camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. to select the [FUNCTION] 2. Press the MENU button , then use 3. 4. 5. 6. menu. button. Use to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the button. Use or to select [AEB], then press the To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. Press the shutter button to shoot. PICTURE FUNCTION AUTO Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. , , or 1. Rotate the mode dial to P , camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. and turn your PICTURE FUNCTION AUTO 2/3 2. Press the MENU button, then use to select the [FUNCTION] menu. button. 3. Use to select [METERING], then press the 4. Use or to select the desired metering mode, then press the button. [ AVERAGE]: Averages the light metered from the entire METERING AVERAGE X1 3/3 CAPTURE MODE X1 SINGLE BURST AEB 3/3 frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. SPOT]: Meters the area within the spot automatic [ exposure point frame at the center of the LCD monitor. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. 6. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 7. Press the shutter button to capture the image. SPOT 2/2 In this mode, the flash and the self-timer (10+2) features will be disabled. EN-34 EN-35 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured at a time. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. button. 2. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. or to select the desired images. 3. Use To view the previous image, press . . To view the next image, press SD Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. To view the previous image, press . . To view the next image, press 2. Adjust the zoom ration by using the Zoom W / T button. To enlarge the selected image, press the T button. 1 2.0X 100-0001 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 1280X960 +1.7 05:22 To return to the normal image, press the W button. The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor. / to 3. To view different portion of the images, press / / adjust the display area. The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time. If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. [NO IMAGE] message will appear on the monitor. The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 7 stages: 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x and 4.0x). EN-36 EN-37 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the W button once. Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. video mode icon will be For recorded video clips, the displayed. / to move the cursor to select the image to be 3. Use / / displayed at regular size. button to display the selected image on full screen. 4. Press the SD Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the MENU button, then use to select [SLIDE SHOW] button. and press the 3. Use or to set the playback interval, then press the button. The slide show starts. The video clips are displayed the first frame image, and not played back. button. To stop slide show, press the PLAYBACK DELETE SLIDE SHOW 1 2 3 SLIDE SHOW PROTECT QUALITY CHANGE 2/7 4 5 6 7 8 9 SLIDE SHOW 3 SEC. 5 SEC. 10 SEC. SET : RETURN : You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 SEC., 5 SEC., 10 SEC. EN-38 EN-39 Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2560 x 1920 pixel, 2048 x 1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In the mode, use or to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press . . To view the next image, press 3. Press the MENU button to access in the PLAYBACK menu, button. then use or to select [RESIZE] and press the button 4. Use or to select the desired setting, then press the to confirm. PLAYBACK R DPOF COPY VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built-in microphone. and turn your camera on by pressing 1. Rotate the mode dial to the ON/OFF button. 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. 5/7 RESIZE DPOF COPY TO CARD SET : EXIT : RESIZE 2560 X 1920 2048 X 1536 1280 X 960 640 X 480 SET : RETURN : 00:33 SD 14.01.2005 Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to the smaller size is available. The zoom function of optical zoom (3x) can be activated before you start to record video clips. button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display Pressing the changes in the following order: Focus Frame On Indicators Off. EN-40 EN-41 Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback. 1. Press the or 2. Use button. to go through the images until the video clip you 100-0001 SIZE EV. 01. 04. '04 320X240 0.0 05:22 1 SD PLAYBACK MODE ­ ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn all connected devices off. 1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera. 2. Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set. 3. Turn the TV and digital camera on. 4. Playback the images/video clips. The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips on the digital camera. want to play back is displayed. To view the previous image, press . . To view the next image, press 3. Press the button to start playing back the video clips. button To pause or resume video playback, press the again. TV The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time. The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clips back. To playback the video clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0). You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com. The sound recorded with video clips can only be played back on TV or computers. EN-42 EN-43 Deleting Images/Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. Protecting Images/Video Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. button. 1. Press the The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. mode, use or to select the desired images. 2. In the To view the previous image, press . To view the next image, press . 3. Press the MENU button, then use press the 4. Use or button. PLAYBACK DELETE SLIDE SHOW PROTECT QUALITY CHANGE SET : EXIT : 1/7 SLIDE SHOW PLAYBACK DELETE SLIDE SHOW PROTECT QUALITY CHANGE 3/7 To delete the latest single image/video clip 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the power. button. When the delete message appears, use 2. Press the button to delete the last or to select [YES], then press the image or video clip. If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [NO]. DELETE YES NO SET : to select [PROTECT] and PROTECT button. to choose the desired setting, then press the PROTECT ONE PROTECT ALL To delete image/video clip by preference 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor, which button. can also be deleted directly by pressing the or to select the image you want to delete. 2. Use 3. Press the MENU button, then use or to select [DELETE] button. and press the 4. Use or to select [THIS IMAGE] or [ALL IMAGES] by your preference, then press the button. 5. When the delete message appears, use or to select [YES], button to confirm the deletion. then press the If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [NO]. [PROTECT ONE]: Protect one image/movie. [PROTECT ALL]: Protect all images/movies (at once). SET : RETURN : 5. Use or confirm. to select [LOCK], then press the button to PROTECT ONE DELETE mode. Press the MENU button to return to the indicator appears on the selected image. The If you wish to cancel the protect function, select [UNLOCK]. SET : LOCK UNLOCK THIS IMAGE ALL IMAGES RETURN : SET : RETURN : Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function. EN-44 EN-45 Setting the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards. The DPOF/ card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified. To configure print settings for a single image / all images. Step Figure SD Step Figure ONE IMAGE QUANTITY DATE CANCEL 1 NO Procedure Use or to select by your preference, then press the button. or to [QUANTITY]: [DATE]: Allows you to select image quantity (0~10). Use 4 ONE IMAGE QUANTITY DATE CANCEL 0 NO set the image quantity. The date of recording can be printed directly on the images. or . Select [YES] or [NO] with To cancel the current settings, use button. then press the or to select [CANCEL], [CANCEL]: Procedure Press the to mark . 5 DPOF button, then use or to select the desired image you want SD