Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge 2300. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all its features. For information on installing and operating the included application software, please read the accompanying software instruction manual. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before Jan., 2000. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this 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). 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. Tested by the Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A. Digital Camera: 2300 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables. -1- FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Check the packing list before you begin. If some parts are missing, contact your camera dealer or a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual. · Minolta Dimâge 2300 camera (x 1) · AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x 4) · Quest® 8 HOUR NiMH BATTERY CHARGER and NiMH BATTERIES Quest® AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries (x 4) Size AA & size AAA NiMH battery charger (x 1) · Video Cable (x 1) · Hand Strap (x 1) · Camera Case (x 1) · USB Cable (x 1) · 8MB CompactFlash Card (x 1) · CD-ROM (x 2) Driver software/Utility software for Dimâge 2300 (Windows®/Macintosh) MGI PhotoSuite SE (Windows®/Macintosh) · Documentation Camera Instruction Manual (this manual) (x 1) Software Instruction Manual (x 1) Warranty (x 1) WARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. · Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual. · Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed. · Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures. · Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble. · Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages. · Follow local regulations for battery disposal. Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children. Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if... · the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed. · the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke. Do not walk while looking at the monitor. Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. CAUTION The heat of the camera rises with extended periods of use. Use caution when handling the camera or removing the batteries and compact flash card. -2- -3- TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE...........................................................2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..........................................................................3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................4 NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY.............................................................................8 BOTTOM OF BODY.....................................................................10 VIEWFINFER ...............................................................................10 DATA PANEL ................................................................................11 GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY PREPARATION ............................................................................12 RECORDING ...............................................................................12 PLAY ............................................................................................14 DELETING IMAGES ....................................................................15 PREPARATION ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP........................................................17 INSERTING BATTERIES ....................................................................18 Low Battery Warning....................................................................20 Auto Power Off.............................................................................21 Using the AC Adapter (Sold Separately)......................................22 COMPACT FLASH CARD Inserting the Compact Flash Card ...............................................23 Removing the Compact Flash Card.............................................24 TAKING PICTURES BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE...................................................27 To Turn Off the Camera in REC Mode.........................................28 REC (Record) Mode Screen (LCD monitor) ................................29 FOCUS FOCUS LAMP/NO FOCUS INDICATOR .....................................30 FOCUS RANGE...........................................................................30 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS............................................31 FOCUS HOLD..............................................................................32 TABLE OF CONTENTS BUILT-IN FLASH .................................................................................33 FLASH LAMP...............................................................................33 FLASH RANGE............................................................................34 CHANGING THE FLASH MODE .................................................34 BURST IMAGE CAPTURE..................................................................36 SELF-TIMER/REMOTE CONTROL SELF-TIMER................................................................................38 REMOTE CONTROL (SOLD SEPARATELY) ..............................40 DIGITAL ZOOM [REC MODE].............................................................42 MACRO ...............................................................................................44 EXPOSURE COMPENSATION...........................................................46 RECORD MODE MENUS RECORD MODE MENUS RECORD MODE MENUS (LCD Monitor) ....................................49 RECORD MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTING..............49 To Display the Record Mode Menus............................................50 SELECTING IMAGE QUALITY....................................................51 SELECTING IMAGE SIZE ...........................................................54 FILE SIZE .............................................................................56 CARD CAPACITY.................................................................57 SELECTING WHITE BALANCE ..................................................58 SELECTING SHARPNESS..........................................................60 CHANGING ISO SENSITIVITY ...................................................62 Continued on Next Page -4- -5- TABLE OF CONTENTS - CONT'D PLAYING BACK IMAGES (PLAY MODE) PLAY MODE SCREENS Play Mode Screen (LCD monitor) - Single-frame Play ................65 Play Mode Screen (LCD monitor) - Index Play............................65 SINGLE-FRAME PLAY........................................................................66 INDEX PLAY........................................................................................67 To Turn Off The Camera in PLAY Mode ......................................68 DIGITAL ZOOM [PLAY MODE] ...........................................................69 AUTO-PLAY (SLIDE SHOW) Auto-Play (Slide show) Screen (LCD monitor) ............................71 To Stop Auto-Play (Slide show) ...................................................73 To Change Auto-Play (Slide show) Settings ................................74 DELETING IMAGES (PLAY MODE) DELETING A SINGLE IMAGE ............................................................78 LOCKING (PROTECTING) IMAGES ..................................................81 UNLOCKING (UNPROTECTING) IMAGES ................................83 PLAY MODE MENUS PLAY MODE MENUS PLAY MODE MENUS (LCD Monitor)...........................................85 PLAY MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTING ....................85 DELETING ALL IMAGES .............................................................86 LOCKING (PROTECTING) ALL IMAGES....................................88 UNLOCKING (UNPROTECYING) ALL IMAGES .........................90 SELECTING THE PRINT METHOD (DPOFTM) ...........................92 SELECTING THE PRINT TYPE ...........................................92 SELECTING THE IMAGES TO BE PRINTED......................94 PRINTING ALL IMAGES ......................................................96 CANCELING ALL IMAGES...................................................98 TABLE OF CONTENTS - CONT'D SETUP MODE SETUP MODE MENUS SETUP MODE MENUS (LCD Monitor)......................................101 SETUP MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTING ...............101 To Display the Setup Mode Menus ............................................102 SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR ..........103 FORMATTING A COMPACT FLASH CARD..............................105 SETTING THE AUTO POWER-OFF TIME................................107 SETTING THE DATE/TIME .......................................................109 RETURNING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS............................114 VIDEO OUT .......................................................................................116 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................118 CARE AND STORAGE......................................................................122 TECHNICAL DETAILS.......................................................................125 -6- -7- NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY * Do not touch. NAMES OF PARTS Function dial Self-timer lamp Data panel Viewfinder window * Digital zoom button Viewfinder * Exposure-compensation/Lock button Flash-mode/Delete button Shutter-release button Strap eyelet Flash sensor * Flash * Lens cover slide Lens * Remote-control receiver * DC terminal Video-out terminal USB/Serial connector * MENU button LCD Monitor * button Display/ENTER button button -8- -9- NAMES OF PARTS - CONT'D BOTTOM OF BODY Battery/card-chamber door Tripod socket NAMES OF PARTS - CONT'D DATA PANEL The following diagram shows all items displayed to aid the explanation. Exposure-compensation indicator Battery-condition indicator Sharpness indicator Image quality indicators VIEWFINDER Focus frame Flash-mode indicators Self-timer indicator Focus lamp (green) Glows: Focus confirmed Blinks quickly: Contrast is too low or Subject is too close Blinks slowly: Image is being written to the compact flash card or Image is being loaded from the compact flash card Flash lamp (orange) Glows: Flash charged and will fire Blinks: Flash is now charging and shutter locked Frame counter/ Exposure-compensation display (No card indicator) Manual white-balance indicator - 10 - - 11 - GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY PREPARATION - See pages 18 - 25 for detailed information GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY Insert the batteries. Frame the image in either the LCD monitor or viewfinder. · Place the viewfinder's focus frame on the subject or center the subject in the LCD monitor. Insert the compact flash card. Press the shutter-release button part-way down. · The green focus lamp will glow if focus is confirmed. · The orange flash lamp will glow if the flash is charged and ready. RECORDING - See pages 27 - 35 for detailed information Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. . · The captured image will appear in the LCD monitor. · The green focus lamp will blink slowly while the recorded image is being written to the compact flash card. Turn the Function dial to Move the lens cover slide to to open the lens cover. · The camera will be turned on and be set to REC (Record) mode. · Press the display/ENTER button to turn on the LCD monitor if desired. - 12 - - 13 - GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY - CONT'D PLAY - See pages 65 - 70 for detailed information GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY - CONT'D DELETING IMAGES - See pages 78 - 83 for detailed information Turn the Function dial to . According to the operations between step 1 and step 4 shown at the left, display the desired image in the LCD monitor. Press the flash-mode / delete button. · A confirmation screen will ...