Minolta DIMAGE VIEWER 2.1 Manuel d'instructions

INSTRUCTION MANUALE

10 NAMES OF PARTS* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep thesesurfaces clean. Please read the care and stora

100 DATA-TRANSFER MODEChoose the recommended search for a suitabledriver. Click “Next.”Choose to specify the location of the driver. Thebrowse window

101The add new hardware wizard will confirm thelocation of the driver. The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary between computers. Click “Nex

102 DATA-TRANSFER MODEOnce the camera is connected to the computer, image filescan be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image foldersare located i

103The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of theimage. As images are deleted in the camera, the frame counter will a

104 DATA-TRANSFER MODEDISCONNECTING THE CAMERAWindows Me, 2000 Professional, and XPConfirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and th

105The hardware devices to be stopped will bedisplayed. Highlight the device by clicking onit then click “Stop.”Confirm that the access lamp is not li

106 DATA-TRANSFER MODECHANGING THE MEMORY CARDWindows 98 and 98 Second Edition1.Turn off the camera.2.Change the memory card.3.Turn on the camera to r

1071.Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable.Other devices must not be connected to the computer during t

Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setupmenu is set to PictBridge. Connect the camera to aPictBridge compatible printer using the ca

109The number of prints in the print run are displayed as wellas the print parameters selected with the menu. See themenu navigation section for more

11Viewfinder* (p. 17)LCD monitor*Access lampExposure-mode dial (p. 21, 29, 36 - 40)Accessory shoe (p. 43)ControllerZoom lever (p. 20)Menu button Quick

110 DATA-TRANSFER MODENAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENUPress the central button of the controller toselect the highlighted setting.Use the left/right key

111Batch printIndex print––Batch printIndex printAn index print of all still images on the memory card can be made. The quality and sizeof the print c

The paper size of the print can be specified.Highlight the current page size and pressthe central button of the controller to openpaper-size screen. U

113Data printData can be printed with the image. The printer-setup option uses the options set withthe printer. The date of capture and the file name

114 APPENDIXProblem Symptom Cause SolutionThe camerawill notwork.Nothing dis-played on themonitors.The batteries are dead.AA Ni-MH batteries areinsert

115Pictures arenot sharp.Pictures aretaken indoors orin low-light situ-ations withoutflash.Slow shutter speedsresult in blurred imageswhen the camera

116 APPENDIXRead this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With propercare, your camera will provide years of service.Cam

117LCD monitor care• The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than99.99% of the pixels operate properly. Less than 0.0

118 APPENDIXMemory cardsSD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electroniccomponents. The following may cause data loss or

119Before important events and journeys• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.• Konica Minolta has no respons

12 GETTING UP AND RUNNINGGETTING UP AND RUNNINGAlways keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentallydropped. An optional

120 APPENDIXQUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSTo install QuickTime, follow the instructions inthe installer. Macintosh users can downloadthe latest version

FCC Compliance StatementDeclaration on ConformityResponsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ

122 APPENDIXCCD: 1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCDNumber of effective pixels: 4.0 millionTotal number of pixels: 4.2 millionCamera sensitivity (I

123AV output: NTSC and PALBatteries: Four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries.Battery performance (recording): Approximate number of recorded images: 170

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13INSERTING BATTERIESInsert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside ofthe battery-chamber door. Confirm the positive and negativebatte

14 GETTING UP AND RUNNINGBATTERY CONDITION INDICATORFull-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator isdisplayed for three second

15CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL AC ADAPTERThe AC Adapter allows the camera to be poweredfrom an electrical household outlet. The ACAdapter is recommended wh

16 GETTING UP AND RUNNINGCHANGING THE MEMORY CARDAn SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If acard has not been

17TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND DISPLAYSPress the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch againturns the camera off.When the camera is turn

18 GETTING UP AND RUNNINGUse the left and right keys to select the item tobe changed. Use the up and down keys to adjust the item. Press the central b

19Use the down key to highlight the languagemenu option.Press the central button to complete theoperation.Press the right key to highlight the current

2BEFORE YOU BEGINThank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please take the time to read through thisinstruction manual so you can enjoy all the fe

20 BASIC RECORDINGBASIC RECORDINGWhile using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camerafirmly with your right hand while supporting the body withy

21RECORDING IMAGES AUTOMATICALLYTurn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording position (1); allcamera operations are now fully automatic. The auto

22 BASIC RECORDINGPress the shutter-release button all the way down to take thepicture.The example uses auto recording. Except for movie recording, th

23AUTOMATIC DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTIONAutomatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure and oneof four digital subject p

BASIC RECORDING24Focus lock prevents the AF system from focusing. This can be used with off-centersubjects or when a special focusing situation preven

25The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status.The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus

To use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower theflash unit to prevent it from firing. Flash-mode indicatorturns red while the flash is chargi

27If the shutter speed falls below the point where the cameracan be safely hand held, regardless if Anti-shake is active ornot (p. 95), the camera-sha

The monitor image can be made lighter or darker.The brightness level can be set individually forviewfinder and direct viewing. Turn the mode switchto

29DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMSSports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. The AFsystem continuously focuses; see page 25. When us

3Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat

Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playbackmodes. This section covers the basic operations in bothmodes. The playback mode has additional funct

31The histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image from black (left) to white(right). The 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proport

32 BASIC PLAYBACKIn index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border. Whenthe image is highlighted with the border, the

33ENLARGED PLAYBACKUse the four-way keys of the controller to scroll the image. When scrolling,the arrows in the display will disappear when the edge

34 ADVANCED RECORDINGADVANCED RECORDINGThis section cover the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basicrecording section before movin

35MACROWide-angle position: 0.1 - 1m (3.9 in. - 3.3 ft.)Telephoto position: 1.2 - 2.5m (3.9 - 8.2 ft.)Super-macro indicatorTwo macro modes are availab

The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets theappropriate shutter speed to ensure the correct exposure. When aperturepriority is select

The shutter speed and aperture control more than the exposure. The shutter speeddetermines how sharp a moving subject is. The aperture controls the de

Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds andapertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving thephotographer total

A message is displayed during the exposure. Noise-reduction processing is applied tothe image after the exposure. Noise reduction can be canceled in s

4FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE• Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact adoctor immediately if an object is swallow

40 ADVANCED RECORDINGFrame the picture as described in the basic recordingoperation section (p. 22). Press the shutter-releasebutton partway down to s

41To adjust the exposure, press the left or right controllerkey; the exposure-compensation screen appears.Use the left/right keys of the controller to

42 ADVANCED RECORDINGPress the shutter-release button partway down or press thecentral button of the controller to select the area; the otherfour area

43ATTACHING AN ACCESSORY FLASHTo extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can beused. Always remove the accesso

44 ADVANCED RECORDINGPress the central button of the controller to selectthe highlighted setting; some options open aselection screen.On the P, A, S,

Focus modeColor modeCont. AFNaturalColorDigital zoom Off45Drive modeImage sizeQualityAuto DSPDigital zoomSingle2272x1704StandardOnOffDrive modeImage s

46 ADVANCED RECORDINGThe drive modes control the rate and method images arecaptured. The drive mode is set on all menus except themovie menu. With aut

47Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximatelyten seconds after the shutter-release button is press

48 ADVANCED RECORDINGUSING THE CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE MODESThe continuous-advance drive modes allow a seriesof images to be captured while holding down th

49The continuous-advance drive mode can capture images at a rate of approximately 2.5fps with 2272x1704 images and 2.2 fps with images of other sizes.

5• Do not point the lens directly at the sun, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap whenthe camera is not in use.• Do not use or store the product i

Drive modeImage sizeKey func.Self-timerSingleProgressiveBracketingQualityContinuous50 ADVANCED RECORDINGUSING THE PROGRESSIVE-CAPTURE MODESThe Progres

51Standard Progressive Capture records up to the last six images saved in the camera’sbuffer memory; the number of images recorded depends on the file

Drive modeImage sizeKey func.Self-timerSingleProgressiveBracketingQualityContinuousThis mode makes a three-image bracket of a scene.Bracketing is a me

53Number of frames inbracketing seriesFrame counterWhen using exposure compensation (p. 41), the bracketing series will be made inrelation to the comp

54 ADVANCED RECORDINGChanging image size affects the number of pixels ineach image. The greater the image size, the largerthe file size. Choose image

55The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on thememory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. I

56 ADVANCED RECORDINGAUTO DSPAutomatic Digital Subject Program Selection can betemporarily disabled in the auto-recording menu. Whendisabled, the prog

57This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is selectedseparately in the Digital Subject Program, movie, and P, A, S, and M e

58 ADVANCED RECORDINGPreset white-balance settings must be set beforethe image is taken. Once set, the effect isimmediately visible on the LCD monitor

59Custom white-balance allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition.The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom whit

6TABLE OF CONTENTSThe basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. This section ofthe manual covers the camera parts, preparatio

60 ADVANCED RECORDINGFULL-TIME AFWith full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitorimage sharp. This also reduces

61Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. Whenusing fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight

62 ADVANCED RECORDINGISO settingAUTO500.2 - 4.0m (0.7 - 13.1ft.)Flash range (telephoto)1.2 - 2.5m (3.9 - 8.2ft.)0.2 - 2.0m (0.7 - 6.6ft.) 1.2 - 1.3m (

63COLOR MODEThe color mode controls whether a still image is color orblack and white. This must be set before the image isrecorded. The color mode is

64 ADVANCED RECORDINGSharpness: hardSharpness: softSHARPNESSSharpness accents or softens details in an image in threelevels: hard (+), normal, and sof

65CUSTOM KEY FUNCTIONThe function assigned to the flash mode button can beselected among the flash mode, drive mode, white balance,focus mode, color m

66 ADVANCED RECORDINGQUALITY (MOVIE)Movies can be recorded at three size and qualitycombinations: 640x480 Fine, 640x480 Standard, and320x240 Standard.

67MOVIE MODEThe movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Standard produces a normalmovie clip. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity t

68 A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHYA SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHYPhotography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can takeye

69The shutter controls not only exposure, butalso the ability to stop motion. Fast shutterspeeds are used in sport photography to stopaction. Slow shu

7Viewing and rotating images ...31Deleting single images...

Press the controller to pause the movieplayback; press the controller again to resumethe playback.70 ADVANCED PLAYBACKUse the left/right keys of the c

71CAPTURING A MOVIE FRAMEA single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image. Thecopied image has the same image size as the ori

72 ADVANCED PLAYBACKPress the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.Use the left/right keys of the controller to highligh

73DPOF setDate print–Off––E-mail copyIndex printDeleteFormat––––CopyLockSlide showPlayback––5 sec.NoRepeatDurationTo delete images on the memory card

74 ADVANCED PLAYBACKWhen a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen willappear. This screen allows multiple images to be

75Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted,a file cannot be recovered. Care should be takenwhen deleting images.Single, multiple, or all fil

The formatting function is used to erase all data on amemory card. Before formatting a memory card, copy thedata to a computer or storage device. Lock

77Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either theplayback menu functions or the QV/delete button. However,

78 ADVANCED PLAYBACKThe copy function in section 1 of the playbackmenu (p. 72) makes exact copies of image ormovie files and can store the copied data

79Copy After the copy-completed message is highlighted, a screenindicates the name of the folder containing the copied images;press the central contro

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80 ADVANCED PLAYBACKSection 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This functionautomatically displays all still images and movie cl

81Slide showPlayback––5 sec.NoRepeatDurationPress the central button of the controllerto pause and restart the slide showpresentation.Press the menu b

82 ADVANCED PLAYBACKThe DPOF-set menu option is used to create an order for standard prints from stillimages on the memory card. Single, multiple, or

83When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen appears requesting thenumber of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be

84 ADVANCED PLAYBACKVIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISIONIt is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-outterminal to make

85The setup menu is used to control the camera’s functions and operation. The navigatingthe setup menu section covers the operation of the menu. The s

86 SETUP MENUPress the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Oncea setting has been selected, the cursor will return to

87Video outputTransfer modeNTSCData storageReset defaultAudio signalsVolume–1112Shutter FXFocus signalLCDbrightnessPower saveInst.PlaybackLens acc.Lan

88 SETUP MENUMonitor brightness can be adjusted in 11 levels.Brightness can be set individually for viewfinderand direct viewing in the recording mode

89LENS ACCESSORYThis camera is compatible with the optional Wide-AngleConverter ZCW-300 Kit. This kit contains a 0.75X wide-angle converter, which red

9Focus signal...94Shutter FX...

90 SETUP MENUFOLDER NAMEAll recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Two folder-name formats are available in section 2 of the setup

91DATE IMPRINTINGEvery time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an exif tag that contains the date andtime of recording as well as shooting i

92 SETUP MENUp. 58White balance Autop. 65Custom key function Flash modep. 60Full-time AF Offp. 60Flash compensation 0.0p. 61Metering mode Multi segmen

93p. 80Playback (Slide Show) All framesp. 80Duration (Slide Show) 5 secondsp. 80Repeat (Slide Show) NoPlayback menup. 94Volume 2p. 88Auto-power-save p

94 SETUP MENUVIDEO OUTPUTCamera images can be displayed on a television (p. 84).The video output can be changed between NTSC and PALin section 4 of th

95TRANSFER MODEThe data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether images are transferredto a computer or printed directly. The data-storage

96 SETUP MENUFrame the subject as described in the basic operation section and press the shutter-release button partway down. Confirm the image has st

97DATA-TRANSFER MODERead this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Instructions onusing and installing the DiMAGE Viewer soft

98 DATA-TRANSFER MODECONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTERConfirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer; thefull-b

99When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon, or volume,appears in My Computer or the desktop; the name varies withmemory card. When using Win