User manual KONICA MINOLTA DYNAX 5D

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. Register now, save 29.99 EUR, get DiMAGE Messenger for free! © 2005 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. Printed in Germany 9979 2186 50/12984 INSTRUCTION MANUAL QUICK START CHECK LIST The following sections will get you started in enjoying your camera. Attach a lens (p. 18) and the camera strap (p. 19). Adjust the viewfinder diopter if necessary (p. 19). 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. Dynax digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-400 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-400 Wide Strap WS-5 Video Cable VC-500 USB Cable USB-3 Digital Camera Software CD-ROM Camera instruction manual Warranty card Charge the battery (p. 20) and insert it into the camera (p. 21). 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. Insert a memory card into the camera (p. 24). Turn on the camera and set the date and time (p 26). Only use the battery specified in this manual that are manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage the product and may cause fire. This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of printing. To obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. To take a picture, see the basic recording operation section on page 28. To use the flash, see page 31. To playback recorded images, see page 34. To delete an image, see page 36. To connect the camera to a computer to download images, see page 115. CAUTION: when using a Windows 98 or 98SE operating system, the supplied driver software must be installed, see page 116. To install Kodak EasyShare software, see page 132. To install DiMAGE Master Lite, see page 134. For basic problems, see the troubleshooting section on page 136. Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.. Dynax. and DiMAGE are trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, 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. Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. EasyShare is a registered trademark or trademark of the Eastman Kodak Company in the United States and other countries. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 2 Quick start check list Before you begin 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. 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. 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 5 · Do not look at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder or lens. It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness. · 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. · 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 point a photographic lens directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the lens is not in use. · 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. · 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 Quick start check list .............................................................................................................................2 Before you begin....................................................................................................................................3 For proper and safe use ........................................................................................................................4 Names of parts ...................................................................................................................................14 Camera body...........................................................................................................................14 Recording mode display .........................................................................................................16 Viewfinder ................................................................................................................................17 Getting up and running ........................................................................................................................18 Attaching and removing a lens ..............................................................................................18 Attaching the camera strap.....................................................................................................19 Diopter adjustment..................................................................................................................19 Charging the battery................................................................................................................20 Installing and changing the battery.........................................................................................21 Turning on the camera ............................................................................................................22 AC Adapter AC-11 (sold separately) .......................................................................................22 Battery condition indicator ......................................................................................................23 Auto power save .....................................................................................................................23 Inserting and changing a memory card ..................................................................................24 Setting the date and time........................................................................................................26 Basic recording ...................................................................................................................................27 Setting the camera to record images automatically ...............................................................27 Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................27 Basic recording display ...........................................................................................................27 Basic recording operation .......................................................................................................28 Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................29 Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................29 Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................30 Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................30 Using the built-in flash ............................................................................................................31 Anti-Shake system ..................................................................................................................32 Display button .........................................................................................................................33 Basic playback ....................................................................................................................................34 Viewing images .......................................................................................................................34 Rotating images ......................................................................................................................34 Histogram display ...................................................................................................................35 Deleting single images ............................................................................................................36 Changing the playback display ...............................................................................................37 Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................38 8 Advanced recording.............................................................................................................................39 Exposure-mode dial ................................................................................................................39 Digital Subject Programs............................................................................................40 Auto Recording...........................................................................................................41 Program - P ................................................................................................................41 Aperture priority - A ....................................................................................................42 Shutter priority - S ......................................................................................................42 Exposure control range warnings...............................................................................43 Manual exposure - M .................................................................................................44 Bulb exposures...........................................................................................................45 Exposure lock - AEL button ....................................................................................................46 Slow sync. ...............................................................................................................................47 Spot AF button ........................................................................................................................47 Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................48 Depth-of-field preview.............................................................................................................49 AF / MF switch ........................................................................................................................49 Drive modes ............................................................................................................................50 Continuous-advance notes ........................................................................................51 Self-timer notes ..........................................................................................................51 Exposure bracketing notes.........................................................................................52 White-balance bracketing notes ................................................................................53 Camera sensitivity (ISO) and Zone Matching..........................................................................54 Camera sensitivity and flash range .........................................................................................55 Function button .......................................................................................................................56 AF area .......................................................................................................................57 AF modes ...................................................................................................................58 Metering modes..........................................................................................................59 Flash compensation ...................................................................................................60 Color mode.................................................................................................................61 Digital Effects Control (DEC) ......................................................................................63 White balance..........................................................................................................................64 AWB - Auto White Balance ........................................................................................64 Preset white balance ..................................................................................................65 Custom white balance................................................................................................66 Color temperature.......................................................................................................67 A short guide to photography..............................................................................................................68 Light sources and color...........................................................................................................69 What is an Ev? ........................................................................................................................69 9 Table of contents Recording menu...................................................................................................................................70 Navigating the recording menu ...............................................................................................70 Image size and image quality..................................................................................................72 Instant playback ......................................................................................................................74 Noise reduction .......................................................................................................................74 Flash modes ............................................................................................................................75 Wireless/Remote flash................................................................................................76 Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges................................................................78 Flash control............................................................................................................................79 Bracketing order......................................................................................................................80 Recording mode reset.............................................................................................................80 About DiMAGE Master.........................................................................................................................81 Playback menu ..................................................................................................................................82 Navigating the playback menu................................................................................................82 Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................83 Delete ....................................................................................................................................84 Format ...................................................................................................................................85 View folder...............................................................................................................................85 Lock ....................................................................................................................................86 Index playback format.............................................................................................................87 Slide Show ..............................................................................................................................88 About DPOF ............................................................................................................................88 DPOF setup .............................................................................................................................89 Date imprint.............................................................................................................................90 Index print ...............................................................................................................................90 Cancel print .............................................................................................................................90 Opening the custom & setup menus ...................................................................................................91 Custom menu ..................................................................................................................................92 AF / Shutter release priority setup ..........................................................................................93 Focus-hold button setup.........................................................................................................94 AEL button setup.....................................................................................................................94 Control-dial setup....................................................................................................................95 Exposure-compensation setup ...............................................................................................95 AF illuminator...........................................................................................................................96 Card shutter lock.....................................................................................................................96 Lens shutter lock.....................................................................................................................96 AF area setup ..........................................................................................................................97 Monitor display setup..............................................................................................................97 Recording display setup .........................................................................................................97 Playback display setup ...........................................................................................................97 10 Setup menu ....................................................................................................................................98 LCD brightness......................................................................................................................100 Transfer mode .......................................................................................................................100 Video output ..........................................................................................................................101 Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................101 Audio signals .........................................................................................................................102 Language...............................................................................................................................102 Date and time setup..............................................................................................................103 File number (#) memory ........................................................................................................103 Folder name ..........................................................................................................................104 Select folder ..........................................................................................................................104 New folder .............................................................................................................................105 LCD backlight........................................................................................................................105 Auto power save ...................................................................................................................105 Menu section memory...........................................................................................................106 Delete confirmation ...............................................................................................................106 Clean CCD.............................................................................................................................106 Reset default .........................................................................................................................108 Accessory notes.................................................................................................................................110 Lens compatibility .................................................................................................................110 Lens shadowing ....................................................................................................................110 Focal-length conversion........................................................................................................110 CCD plane ............................................................................................................................110 Attaching the eyepiece cap...................................................................................................111 Viewfinder accessories..........................................................................................................111 Attaching a remote cord........................................................................................................111 Attaching an accessory flash ................................................................................................112 Flash compatibility ................................................................................................................112 High-Speed Sync. (HSS) .......................................................................................................112 PD Flash Adapter PCT-100 ...................................................................................................113 About the battery charger cord.............................................................................................113 Table of contents 11 Data-transfer mode............................................................................................................................114 System requirements ............................................................................................................114 Connecting the camera to a computer .................................................................................115 Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ..................................................................116 Automatic installation ...............................................................................................116 Manual installation....................................................................................................117 Auto power save (Data-transfer mode) .................................................................................119 Memory card folder organization ..........................................................................................120 Disconnecting the camera from the computer .....................................................................122 Windows 98 / 98 second edition ............................................................................122 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ................................................................122 Macintosh .................................................................................................................123 Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode) ................................................................124 Windows 98 / 98 second edition ............................................................................124 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP ................................................................124 Macintosh .................................................................................................................124 Removing the driver software - Windows.............................................................................125 PictBridge..............................................................................................................................126 Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................127 Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................128 Batch print ................................................................................................................129 Index print.................................................................................................................129 Paper size .................................................................................................................130 Layout .......................................................................................................................130 Print quality...............................................................................................................131 Data print ..................................................................................................................131 DPOF print................................................................................................................131 Kodak EasyShare software ...................................................................................................132 DiMAGE Master Lite..............................................................................................................134 Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................136 Care and storage ...............................................................................................................................139 Camera care ..........................................................................................................................139 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................139 Storage .................................................................................................................................139 Operating temperatures and conditions ...............................................................................140 Memory card care and handling ...........................................................................................140 Batteries ................................................................................................................................140 LCD monitor care ..................................................................................................................141 Copyright...............................................................................................................................141 Before important events or journeys.....................................................................................141 Questions and service...........................................................................................................141 Technical specifications .....................................................................................................................144 Index ..................................................................................................................................146 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. 139). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Self-timer lamp (p. 51) Control dial Shutter-release button Exposure-mode dial (p. 39) Flash* (p. 31) White-balance dial (p. 64) White-balance button (p. 64) Strap eyelet (p. 19) Lens release (p. 18) 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Remote-control terminal (p. 111) AF/MF switch (p. 49) Lens mount Mirror* Lens contacts* Depth-of-field preview button (p. 49) Tripod socket Battery-chamber release (p. 21) Battery-chamber door (p. 21) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Main switch Eyepiece sensors* Viewfinder* (p. 17) Eyepiece cup (p. 111) Accessory shoe Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 19) Function button (p. 56) Exposure-compensation button (p. 48) Drive-mode button (p. 50) Camera-sensitivity (ISO) button (p. 54) Strap eyelet (p. 19) AE lock button (p. 46) 13. Access lamp 14. Card-slot / USB port / Video-out terminal door (p. 24, 115, 101) 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Anti-Shake switch (p. 32) DC terminal (p. 22) Controller & Spot-AF button (p. 47) LCD monitor* (p. 16) Playback button (p. 34) Delete button (p. 36) Display button (p. 33, 37) Menu button 14 Names of parts 15 RECORDING MODE DISPLAY The recording display shows information on camera operation in panels. The information displayed varies with the functions set. As the camera is rotated to a vertical position, the display automatically rotates to compensate for the camera position. VIEWFINDER Wide focus frame Spot AF area (p. 47) Local focus areas (p. 57) 1. Exposure mode / exposure panel 2. Flash panel 3. Ev scale 4. Color mode / Digital Effects Control / Metering / AF area / AF mode / Release priority / Drive mode panel 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. AE lock / battery condition panel Camera-sensitivity / Zone Matching panel Image size / quality panel White-balance panel Frame counter 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Flash-compensation indicator (p. 60) Flash signal (p. 31) High-speed sync. indicator (p. 112) Wireless/Remote flash indicator (p. 76) AE lock indicator (p. 46) Focus signal (p. 29) 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Shutter-speed display Aperture display Ev scale Frames-remaining counter Camera-shake warning (p. 30) Anti-Shake scale (p. 32) Spot-metering area (p. 59) The spot AF area and local focus areas are illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus when the focus is locked. Camera Notes The monitor-display setup and recording-display setup custom functions in section 2 of the custom menu control the monitor display (p. 97). The frames-remaining counter indicate the approximate number of frames that can be stored in the camera buffer memory while recording. This number changes as images are captured and saved to the memory card. 16 Names of parts 17 GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries, memory cards, and lenses as well as the use of external power supplies. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera. ATTACHING AND REMOVING A LENS This camera uses interchangeable lenses. See page 110 for compatible lenses. Never touch the inside of the camera, especially the lens contacts and mirror. Do not leave the interior of the camera exposed to dust or dirt. Replace the caps on the lens and attach the body cap or another lens to the camera as soon as possible. Check the body cap or lens is free from dust before mounting. 1. Pass the tip of the strap through the camera's strap eyelet from below. Attach the strap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera. Remove the body cap from the camera and the rear cap from the lens. 2. Thread the tip of the strap through the holder ring and the inside of the buckle and pull to tighten. Leave some slack in the camera strap so the tip may be threaded through the buckle easily. 3. Push the holder ring toward the strap eyelet to secure the strap to the camera. Repeat with the other end of the camera strap. Align the red mounting index on the lens and camera body. Carefully insert the lens into the mount, then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. Do not insert the lens at an angle. If it does not fit, check its orientation with the index marks. Never force the lens. Mounting indices DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT The viewfinder has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between ­2.5 to +1.0. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the diopteradjustment dial until the viewfinder focus frame is sharp. The optional Eyepiece Corrector 1000 series diopters can be used if the adjustable viewfinder diopter is not sufficient. Press the lens release all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Carefully remove the lens. Lens release 18 Getting up and running 19 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 140 for battery care and storage. 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. 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 113. 1. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber release toward the back of the camera. 2. Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Push the battery into the chamber until the battery latch clicks into place. 3. To remove a battery, slide the battery latch to the side of the battery chamber; the battery springs out. 4. Close the battery-chamber door until it clicks shut. 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) glows to show the battery is charging. The lamp goes out when the battery is charged. Charging time is approximately 150 minutes. Slide and lift the battery to remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord from the outlet. 20 Getting up and running 21 TURNING ON THE CAMERA Slide the main switch to the on position to turn on the camera. The access lamp glows briefly to indicate the power is on. When the camera is initially turned on, the date and time should be set, see page 26. When not in use, turn the camera off to conserve power. BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the indicator appears on the monitor. The indicator changes from white to red when battery power is low. Not all camera functions are available if battery power is low. If the monitor is blank, the battery may be exhausted. Camera Notes Each time the camera is turned on, it automatically focuses the lens to the infinity position, even in manual focus. This operation is necessary to ensure proper exposures. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. Recharge the battery. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. Recharge the battery. Access lamp AC ADAPTER AC-11 (SOLD SEPARATELY) The AC Adapter AC-11 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. Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before changing between power supplies. When power falls below the level of the low-battery warning, the battery exhausted message appears just before the camera shuts down. The camera will not function until the battery is recharged. AUTO POWER SAVE To conserve battery power, the camera shuts down if an operation is not made within three minutes. To restore power, press the shutter-release button partway down. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 105). The LCD monitor backlight turns off after five seconds. Press a camera button to restore the display. The length of this period can be changed in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 105). Open the DC terminal cover from the left. The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal. Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet. Terminal cover 22 Getting up and running 23 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, "----" is displayed in the frame counter. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and Microdrives are compatible with this camera. If the "Unable to use card, Format?" message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. Use the right/left keys of the controller to highlight the yes button. Press the central button of the controller to format the card; this can take several minutes depending on the card. When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. Selecting "No" cancels the formatting operation; remove the card from the camera. A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. Unable to use card. Format? Yes No 1 2 3 1. Slide the card-slot door toward the back of the camera to release the safety catch and open. 2. 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. 3. Close the card-slot door and slide it toward the front of the camera to engage the safety catch. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information: North America http://www.konicaminolta.us/ Europe http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com 4 5 6 4. To eject a card, open the card-slot door, and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it. 5. Press the extended card-eject lever to eject the card. 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. 6. Insert a new memory card and close the card-slot door. 24 Getting up and running 25 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that camera's clock and calendar be set. Images are recorded with the date and time of capture. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the setup menu section on pages 98 and 102. BASIC RECORDING SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY Turn the exposure dial to the auto or program (P) position. The camera controls are automatic. Auto acts like the program mode, except that many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 41 for more information. Not all function are available in auto recording such as the color mode and Digital Effects Control. The default camera sensitivity (p. 54) is auto for auto recording and ISO 100 for program. Turn on the camera. Navigating the screen is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings. The central button of the controller sets adjustments. HANDLING THE CAMERA Set date and time? Yes No Use the left and right controller keys to select "Yes." "No" cancels the operation. 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. The use of a tripod or monopod is recommended when using the camera in lowlight situations or when using telephoto lenses. Press the central button of the controller to continue. BASIC RECORDING DISPLAY Date/Time set 2005 . 10 . 23 Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed. The last item is the date format. Use the up and down keys to adjust the item. The date format can be set among year/month/day. day/month/year, and month/day/year. The viewfinder and monitor show the same indicators used in the basic recording operations. 13 : 14 YYYY/MM/DD :sel :adj. :enter Date/Time setup screen Press the central button to set the clock and calendar. Aperture Shutter-speed Flash indicator Anti-shake scale Focus signal Flash signal 27 26 Getting up and running BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject must be within the focus range of the lens. If using a zoom lens, change the focal length to frame the subject. FOCUS SIGNALS The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low-light conditions. 1 Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and autoexposure systems (1). The viewfinder focus signal (A) confirms focus and the spot or local AF area (B) is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus. If the focus signal blinks, repeat the procedure. The shutter speed (C) and aperture (D) used for the exposure are displayed in the viewfinder and on the monitor. Focus locked. Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 58). Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked. Focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked. When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a special focusing situation may be preventing the system from focusing. Use focus lock with an object at the same distance as the main subject (p. 30), focus the camera manually (p. 49), or raise the flash to use the AF illuminator (p. 96). Autofocus priority and shutter-release priority can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 93). SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the picture. Press the shutter-release button gently so as not to the shake the camera during the exposure. The recorded image is displayed while the image is being saved. Press the shutter-release button partway down to cancel the playback. For more on instant playback, see page 74. The access lamp (E) glows indicating the image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is being transferred. The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. Use focus lock or manual focus. The subject is composed of repeating vertical lines. 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. 28 Basic recording 29 FOCUS LOCK 1 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 (1). The focus signals indicates that the focus is locked. When the focus is set, an AF area is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus. USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 18mm or longer. When using lenses shorter than 18mm, the corners of the image are not be fully illuminated. The lens hood and certain lenses can cause shadowing, see page 110. The shutter will not release while the flash is charging. 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 always fires regardless of the amount of ambient light. The flash mode is changed with the recording menu (p. 75). Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use. The flash is also used as an AF illuminator, see page 96. Focus signal 2 Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recompose the subject within the viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture (2). The viewfinder flash signal indicates the status of the flash. Signal steady - flash charged and ready to fire. Signal blinking - flash output was sufficient for exposure. If the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not within the flash range. The flash range depends on the aperture used for the exposure. The follow chart shows the range when camera sensitivity is set to auto (auto recording) or ISO 100 (program). See page 55 for the flash range with other camera sensitivity settings. CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camerashake warning indicator blinks in the viewfinder. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced with telephoto lenses than wide angle. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, place the camera on a tripod or use the built-in flash. Aperture f/2.8 f/3.5 f/4.0 f/5.6 Auto ISO (Auto recording) 1.4m ~ 8.6m (4.6 ft. ~ 28 ft.) 1.1m ~ 6.8m (3.6 ft. ~ 22 ft.) 1.0m ~ 6.0m (3.3 ft. ~ 20 ft.) 1.0m ~ 4.3m (3.3 ft. ~ 14 ft.) ISO 100 (Program exposure) 1.0m ~ 4.3m (3.3 ft. ~ 14 ft.) 1.0m ~ 3.4m (3.3 ft. ~ 11 ft.) 1.0m ~ 3.0m (3.3 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.) 1.0m ~ 2.1m (3.3 ft. ~ 6.7 ft.) Camera-shake warning 30 Basic recording 31 ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM The Anti-Shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion. Camera shake is more pronounced at long focal lengths than short ones. Anti-Shake is less effective with moving subjects or when the camera is panned, with shutter speeds of 1/4 second or longer, and short object distances. Anti-shake is disabled with bulb exposures (p. 45). DISPLAY BUTTON Press the display button to switch the monitor display among full, basic, and off. For more on the full display, see page 16. Anti-shake switch When the system is active, the Anti-Shake scale in the viewfinder glows. Anti-Shake is turned off and on with the Antishake switch. Basic Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section. Press the shutter-release button partway down to focus and set the exposure. The Anti-Shake scale indicates the degree of stabilization. The greater the scale displayed, the more unstable the image. Confirm the image has stabilized with the scale and press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Anti-shake cannot be used with some lenses, see page 110. Turn Anti-Shake off when the camera is mounted on a tripod. The metered exposure may change when turning this function on and off. 1. 2. 3. 4. Exposure mode (p. 39) Shutter speed display Aperture display Image-size display (p. 72) 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Frame counter (p. 73) White-balance display (p. 64) Release priority indicator (p. 93) AE lock indicator (p. 46) Battery condition indicator (p. 23) Color-mode indicator (p. 61) Camera-sensitivity display (p. 55) 5. Exposure/Flash compensation display (p. 48, 60) 6. Image-quality display (p. 72) 7. AF area display (p. 57) The full display uses a scale to show the degree of flash and exposure compensation as well as the metered exposure value in manual exposure. The basic display uses a numerical value. Turning off the display conserves battery power. Anti-shake scale 32 Basic recording 33 BASIC PLAYBACK Images can be viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playback functions. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 82. HISTOGRAM DISPLAY VIEWING IMAGES To view the histogram of the displayed image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback. Press the playback button to activate the playback mode. To return to the recording mode, press the playback button or the shutter-release button. The left/right keys of the controller and the control dial display the recorded images. Image size (p. 72) Image quality (p. 72) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Image size (p. 72) Image quality (p. 72) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure mode (p. 39) Camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 54) Histogram Focal length Exposure compensation (p. 48) 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Flash compensation (p. 60) White-balance mode (p. 64) Metering mode (p. 59) Anti-Shake Folder name - file number (p. 120) Date of recording 16. Frame number / Total number of images Time of recording Date of recording Folder - file number (p. 102) Frame number / total number of images 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. Luminance limit display Areas of the image approaching the shadow and highlight luminance limit are indicated in the image thumbnail. The portions of the image which levels are close to 0 and 255 flash. ROTATING IMAGES Press the down key of the controller to rotate a displayed image 90° left, 90° right, or horizontally. 34 Basic playback 35 DELETING SINGLE IMAGES The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. CHANGING THE PLAYBACK DISPLAY The display button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. The index display can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu. To delete a displayed image, press the delete button; a confirmation screen opens. Use the left/right keys to highlight "Yes." "No" cancels the operation. Delete this frame? Yes No Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. The camera returns to playback mode. Full display Image only Index playback Camera Notes The camera can play back images on a television set. See page 101 on how to connect the camera to a TV with the supplied video cable. In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller move the yellow border to the adjacent image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, 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 delete button (p. 36). When the display button is pressed again, the highlighted image is displayed in the single-frame playback mode. A four, nine, and sixteen image index can be displayed as well as a file browser. The index-playback format can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82, 87). 36 Basic playback 37 ENLARGED PLAYBACK An image can be enlarged for closer examination. The maximum magnification depends on image size from 2.4X for small images to 4.7X for large images. Press the enlarge button to activate enlarged playback. The front control dial browses through the images. ADVANCED RECORDING This section contains detailed information on the camera's recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL The exposure-mode dial is used to select the exposure modes. Simply turn the exposure dial to the appropriate position. See the following sections for more information on these modes. The monitor displays the active exposure mode. Enlarge button Reduce button The controller's four-way keys scroll the magnified area. Exposure mode The locator (1) indicates the portion of the image displayed. The enlarge and reduce buttons change the magnification. :browse area Exposure control Press the central button of the controller to switch between displaying the entire image area and the magnified image. Auto recording (p. 41) Program exposure (p. 41) Aperture priority (p. 42) The magnification area (2) shows the portion of the image enlarged. The controller's four-way keys moves the magnification area. The enlarge and reduce buttons change the size of the area. Press the playback button to cancel enlarged playback. :browse enlarge Digital Subject Programs (p. 40) Portrait Sports Action Landscape Sunset Night portrait Shutter priority (p. 42) Manual exposure (p. 44) 38 Basic playback Advanced recording 39