Minolta DIMAGE VIEWER 2.1 Manuel d'instructions

INSTRUCTION MANUALE9222-2747-11 P-A409/10-2004/109678

10Table of contentsRecording menu...

100Recording menuDSP (digital subject program) setupThe memory registers used for camera settings can be assigned tothe Digital Subject Program positi

101The monitor amplification options control the display of the liveimage. Monitor amplification has two settings:Auto - in low-light conditions when

102Recording menuDigital zoomThe digital zoom extends the power of the optical zoom. Themaximum magnification depends on the digital zoom setting andt

103Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years tomaster. But the pleasure in making photographs an

104A short guide to photography–2.0Ev–1.0EvCalculated camera exposureSometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure

105+2.0 Ev+1.0 Ev0.0 Ev–1.0 Ev–2.0 Ev4X as much light2X as much light1/2 as much light1/4 as much lightCalculated exposureWhat is aN EV? Ev stands for

106MovieMODEPress the shutter-release button all the way down and release tostart recording. The camera will continue to record until therecording tim

107In movie mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menuafter making settings. The four-way key of the contr

If image size or frame rate is changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of secondsthat can be recorded at that setting on the instal

109Notes on movie recordingThe list below indicates which functions can be set in the movie mode:Exposure compensation (p. 59)Contrast compensation (p

11Advanced playback...110View

PlayThe guidance bar and display indicators can be hidden orshown by pressing the display information button (i+).110Advanced playbackADVANCED PLAYBAC

111A single frame from a movie clip can be copied and saved as a still image. The copied image has thesame image size as the original movie. This func

112Advanced playbackUse the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriatemenu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.

Slide show –DPOF set –Date imprint OffIndex print –Cancel print –Delete –Format –View folderLock–Copy –Edit movie–Single folderFolder name 101KM020E-m

114Advanced playbackFrame-selection screenWhen a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. Thisscreen allows

115DeleteDeleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Careshould be taken when using the delete function.This fr

Recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. To viewor edit these images, the folder they are contained in can beselected temporarily wit

117Single, multiple, or all images in a folder or on the memory card can be locked in section 1 of theplayback menu. A locked image cannot be deleted

Find 1st frame of cut.:find:functionFind last frame of cut.:function:find118Advanced playbackThe edit-movie option in section 1 of the playback menu a

:functionSave edit.:savePreview edit.:function :play119Press the center controllerbutton to preview the edit. Thearrow above the bar indicatesthe play

12Table of contentsData-transfer mode...

120Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function.This function automatically displays all still images and movie clipsin a folder or

121About DPOFThis camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows directprinting of still images from digital c

122When the this-frame, all-in-folder, or all-on-card setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting thenumber of copies of each image; a maximum

123After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file will still remain on the memory card and must becanceled manually. The cancel-print option in s

124Advanced playbackUp to XXMB of data can be copied. If too many images have been selected, a warning will appearand the copy routine is canceled. Di

Copied to 102KM_EM.OKWait until the copy-completed message is highlighted. A newscreen will appear to indicate the name of the new foldercontaining th

126Advanced playbackViewing images using the remote controlEmitter windowDigital-zoom lever - to enlarge the playback image (p. 41) or activateindex p

127Changing the batteryThe remote control uses a 3V CR2025 lithium battery. Slide and hold the release in the direction shown(1) and slide the chamber

1281.Turn off the television and the camera.2.Insert the single plug of the AV cable into the camera’s AV-outterminal.3.Plug the other end of the AV c

129SETUP MENUThe setup menu controls camera operations. The menu navigationsection covers basic menu operation. It is followed by detaileddescriptions

13* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfacesclean. Please read the care and storage instructions

LCDbrightness –Transfer mode Data storageVideo output NTSCLanguage EnglishLens acc. NoneDate/Time set –130To set the camera’s clock and calendar (p.

Anti-shake Display + ExpDelete conf. “No”Reset default –Audio signals 1Focus signal 1Shutter FX 1Volume 2Power save 3 min.Shortcut help –File # memory

When using this camera with theoptional wide-angle or telephotoconverter lens (p. 164), the accessorymust be specified in section 1 of thesetup menu.W

133Transfer modeThe data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether the camera is used to transfer datato a computer or print images with

134Setup menuGridTo display a grid or scale over thedisplay formats, press and hold theshift button (1) and press the displayinformation button (2) t

135Hold down the shift button (1) and press the menubutton (2) to open the setup menu.Press and hold the down key of the controller tomake a custom wh

136Folder nameAll recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Two folder-nameformats are available in section 2 of the setup menu, stan

137Select FolderThis option in section 2 of the setup menu allows the selection of existing folders. In quick view orplayback mode, the images in the

Monitor displayFocus mode Single-shot AF p. 44Anti-shake On p. 36138Reset DefaultThis option in section 3 of the setup menu resets all camera modes: r

139p. 98Memory Reset to default settingsDate imprinting Off p. 95p. 97Full-time AF Offp. 100DSP setup DSP (Digital Subject Programs)p. 101Monitor ampl

14 Names of partsManual exposure (p. 56)Shutter priority (p. 55)Aperture priority (p. 54)Program exposure (p. 51)Auto recording (p. 52)Memory recall (

Magnification setup X2.0 p. 120140Audio signalsEvery time a button is pressed, an audio signal gives a positiveconfirmation of the operation. The audi

141Auto Power SaveThe camera will turn off the monitors to conserve battery power if no operation is made within acertain period. The length of this p

142Data-transfer modeDATA-TRANSFER MODERead this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using andinstalling the DiMA

143Connecting the camera to a computer1.Start up the computer. The computer must be on before connecting the camera.2.Open the terminal cover. Attach

144Data-transfer modeConnecting to Windows 98 / 98 second editionThe driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automat

145Choose the recommended search for a suitabledriver. Click “Next.”Choose to specify the location of the driver. Thebrowse window can be used to indi

146Data-transfer modeThe add new hardware wizard will confirm thelocation of the driver. One of three drivers may belocated: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf,

To install VideoStudio, follow the instructions in the installer. Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher147Auto power save (data-transfer mode)If the ca

148Data-transfer modeMemory card folder organizationOnce the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessedby double clicking on ico

149Image file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and an mrw, jpg, jpe, mov, orthm extension. The thumbnail images (thm) are

15Focus-mode button (p. 44)Shift buttonTripod socketAccessory shoeSpeaker Battery-chamber lock (p. 19)Battery-chamber (p. 19)Macro release(p. 49)Strap

150Disconnecting the camera from the computerData-transfer modeWindows Me, 2000 professional, and XPConfirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off

151The hardware devices to be stopped will bedisplayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it thenclick “Stop.”Confirm that the access lamp is not li

152Data-transfer modeChanging the Memory card (Data-transfer mode)Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera isattached to the c

1531.Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other devicesmust not be connected to the computer during t

154Data-transfer modePictBridgeRepeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected. Press the centralbutton of the controller to

155The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as theprint parameters selected with the menu. See the menu navigationsection for more

156Data-transfer modeNavigating the PictBridge menuPress the central button of the controller to select thehighlighted setting.Use the left/right keys

157Batch printBatch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Two options areavailable:All-frames - to print all im

158Data-transfer modePaper sizeThe paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 ofthe PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses thesize

159DPOF printDPOF print in section 3 allows still images and an index printselected with the DPOF printing options in section 2 of theplayback menu to

16Getting up and runningGETTING UP AND RUNNINGThis section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries andmemory car

Troubleshooting160ProblemSymptom Cause SolutionThe camera willnot work.Nothing displayedon the monitors.The battery is dead.The AC adapter is notconne

161Pictures are notsharp.Focus signal isred.Subject is too close.Make sure the subject is within theautofocus range (0,5m - inf. / 1,6 ft -inf.) or us

162TroubleshootingIf the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or unplug andreconnect the AC adapter. Alway

Australia, New Zealand (220-240V)APC-230163About the lithium-ion battery charger cordThe AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only

164Converters, Closeup lens, Care and storageCARE AND STORAGERead this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper c

165Cleaning• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera orlens comes in contact wi

166Care and storageBatteries• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping sparebatteries in a warm plac

167Before important events or journeys• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.• Konica Minolta has no responsi

168Technical specificationsTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSNumber of effective pixels: 8.0 million CCD: 2/3 inch interlaced primary-color CCDTotal pixels: 8.3

169Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 260 frames.Conforming to the CIPA standard test method with an NP-800 lithium-i

17Attaching the lens hoodSlide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it 90°clockwise until it clicks and the circular dimple isaligned with the f

170FCC Compliance StatementDeclaration on ConformityResponsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah,

171Filter levelswith color imagesFilter settings with black and whiteimages.For more on Filter effects, see page 73.FILTER EXAMPLES+2+1 +3 +4 +5–1 –2

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18Getting up and runningCharging the batteryBefore the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery,read t

Installing and changing the batteryOpen the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamberlock to the open position.Insert the battery with the b

20Getting up and runningBattery condition indicatorFull-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator isdisplayed when the camera i

21External power supplies (sold separately)The AC Adapter AC-11 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The ACAdapter is

A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has notbeen inserted, a no-card warning will be displayed on the monitors. Type I

23To eject a card, open the card-slot door (1), and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it (2).Press the card-eject lever to eject the c

24Getting up and runningWhile using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) orLCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with yourright hand while supporting the bod

25The EVF has a built-in diopter that canbe adjusted between –5 to +2. Whilelooking through the EVF, turn thediopter-adjustment dial until theviewfind

26Getting up and runningLCD monitor set upTo set the monitor against the body, open themonitor unit to the left (1), rotate it 180° forward(2), and

27Display mode buttonImages can be viewed either with the EVF or LCDmonitor.Pressing the display mode button switches theactive display between the EV

28Getting up and runningSetting the date and timeAfter initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. Whe

Video outputEnglishDate/Time setLanguageLCDbrightness–Transfer mode Data storageVideo outputNTSCEnglishLens acc. NoneDate/Time set –Language29Setting

Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through thisinstruction manual so you can enjoy all the feat

30Basic recording Setting the camera to record images automaticallySet the exposure dial to the program (P) position (1). Confirm themode switch is in

31Press the shutter-release button partway down (2) to lock thefocus and exposure. When the focus is set, an AF sensor is displayed in the liveimage t

32Basic recording Focus lockPlace the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold theshutter-release button partway down. • The focus signals will

White focus indicator - focus confirmed.Focus signalsSpecial focusing situationsThe camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the auto

34Basic recording Using the built-in flashFlash range - automatic operationTo use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side. Theflas

If the shutter speed falls below the point where thecamera can be safely hand held, the camera-shake warning appears on the monitorsregardless if Anti

The Anti-shake system minimizes the affect ofcamera shake. Anti-shake is employed when theshutter speed falls below a certain limitdepending on the f

37To view images from the playbackmode, turn the mode switch to theplayback position.To view images from the recording or movie recording modes, pre

Magnification display (p. 41)Mode indicatorDegree of exposure compensation (p. 59)Single-frame playback and histogram displayShutter speedAperture val

To return to a recording mode from Quick View, press the menubutton.Viewing images and histogramTo delete a displayed image, press the QuickView/del

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE4For proper and safe useNP-800 Lithium-ion batteriesThis camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of

Index playback40Basic playback The display information button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, thedisplay changes between

41Enlarged playbackIn single-frame playback, a still image canbe enlarged up to 10X for closerexamination. The starting magnification canbe selected f

42Advanced recordingADVANCED RECORDINGThis section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Readthe sections p

43The display information button controls whatinformation is displayed with the live image. Eachtime the button is pressed, the display cycles to then

44Advanced recordingFocus-mode buttonSingle-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in thebasic recording section. M

Locator45Approximate location of the CCD planeManual focus and Flex Digital MagnifierThe manual focus mode can be set with the focus-mode button (p. 4

46Advanced recordingAF-area modes can be selected between the wide focus frame,spot AF area, and Flex Focus Point. The AF-area modes cannot bechanged

47Spot AF AreasOne of the eleven spot AF areas can be selected. Spot AF areas cannot beused with the digital zoom or movie recording.When the spot AF

48Advanced recordingFlex Focus PointThe Flex Focus Point (FFP) is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. It canbe moved to any point in the image ar

49The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of smallobjects. The built-in flash cannot be used with macro mode. Theuse of a tripod is recommende

5General product warnings and cautionsWARNINGUsing the remote control battery improperly can cause it to leak harmful solutions, overheat, orexplode w

50Advanced recordingExposure lockExposure-mode dialThe exposure-mode dial is used to select traditional exposure modes as wellas subject programs that

51Program - PProgram exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The program AE uses luminance andfocal-length information to calculate expos

Focus-area mode Wide focus frames p. 46Focus mode Single-shot AF p. 44Anti-shake On p. 3652Advanced recordingAuto recordingAuto recording is set with

53Date imprinting Off p. 95p. 97Full-time AF Offp. 101Monitor amplification Autop. 101Monitor amplification - Manual exp. Exposure priorityp. 100p. 10

54Advanced recordingAperture priority is set with theexposure-mode dial (p. 50). Thephotographer selects the apertureand the camera sets theappropriat

55Shutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 50). The photographerselects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture

56Advanced recordingManual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This modeoverrides the exposure system giving th

57Use the control dial to decrease the shutter-speed until“bulb” is displayed. Press and hold the shift button and turn the control dialto set the app

58Advanced recordingDigital-subject-programsDigital subject programs optimize the camera’s exposure, white-balance, andimage-processing systems for sp

59Exposure and flash compensationThe ambient light and flash exposure can be adjusted before the image is captured to make the finalpicture lighter or

6For proper and safe use• Keep the batteries, memory card, or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contacta doctor immediately if an

Use the up/down keys of the controller (2) to select between auto, preset, or custom whitebalance. The left/right keys (3) change the preset and custo

AutoTo set the white balance to a specific light source. Fluorescent 1 is forstandard fluorescent lighting, and fluorescent 2 is for daylight fluores

62Advanced recordingCustom-white-balance function allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition.Two settings can be stored in th

63When making the calibration, the color of the object used is critical. The object should be white.A colored object will cause the calibration to com

ISO AutoPress the function button (1); the functionsetting screen appears.64Advanced recordingUsing the function buttonThe camera sensitivity, color m

:move65Changes camera sensitivity (p. 66).Changes the overall color of an image (p. 73).Changes the color saturation of an image (p. 74).Changes the c

ISO Auto66Advanced recordingCamera Sensitivity - ISOThe auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO

67Flash range and camera sensitivityFlash range (wide angle)ISO setting50100200/AUTO4008000.5m ~ 1.9m / 1.6 ft. ~ 6.2 ft.Flash range (telephoto)0.5m ~

Nat. (sRGB):enter:sel.:move68Advanced recordingColor modeThe color mode controls whether a still image is color or black andwhite as well as the color

69Embedded Adobe RGB employs the Adobe RGB color space. Adobe RGB has a larger color gamutthan the more common sRGB. The size of the gamut limits the

7CAUTION• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartmentor trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, c

Fill-flash:enter:sel.:move70Advanced recordingFlash modesFlash mode is selected with the function button and the controller(p. 64). For the flash to f

71Rear flash sync is used with long exposures to make trailinglights or blurring appear to follow rather than proceed thesubject. The effect is not ap

MultiSegment72Advanced recordingMetering modesMetering modes changes the metering pattern. If the luminancelevels of the scene are outside the meterin

73FilterThe overall color of a scene can be adjusted. The Filter effectsdiffer between the color mode in use, see the color examples onpage 171. The F

Contrast +274Advanced recordingThe color saturation of a scene can be adjusted within elevenlevels (±5). Colors can be accented, positive value, or su

75Camera NotesMultiple settings can be made on the function-setting screen or exposure/flashcompensation screen. Simply use the up/down keys to move t

To take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed(p. 30).Use the up/down keys of thecontroller to highlight the thenew drive mod

The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera and the audio signals indicate the countdown. The lampwill glow steadily just before the shutter fires.

The remote control mode remains active after the picture is taken.To cancel it, select another drive mode.78Advanced recordingRecording with remote c

With the camera on a tripod, position the subject within thefocus frame. Point the remote control’s emitter window toward thecamera’s self-timer lamp/

8Table of contentsBefore you begin...

0.3EV bracket80Advanced recordingBracketingThis drive mode makes a three image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a seriesof images

0.5 Evbracket81To make a flash bracket, raise the camera flash; the ambient exposure is not bracketed. When usingflash, single-frame advance is emplo

Continuous82Advanced recordingContinuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. Continuo

When a large amount of image data is captured in a shortperiod, the camera’s internal buffer memory becomes full; theframe counter turns yellow on the

84Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriatemenu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted. Recording menuIn

Memory –DSP set DSPNoise reductn OnMonitor amp. AutoDigital zoomOffManual exp. Exp. priorityImage size 3264x2448Quality FineSpot AE area Center spotFl

Image size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 84). Changes are displayed in thetop right corner of the monitors.25602080160064

Extra fineFineStandard2560x1920 2080x1560 1600x1200 640x480Extra fineFineStandard3.8MB2.5MB1.5MB 300KB2.4MB1.6MB 1.0MB 210KB1.2MB850KB 520KB 130KBAppr

88Recording menuIn the RAW image-quality mode, the image size is set at full and cannot be changed. The image sizewill not be displayed on the monitor

640 X 480 (Full image area)1600 X 1200 (Cropped)2080 X 1560 (Cropped)2560 X 1920 (Cropped)3264 X 2448 (Cropped)Notes on Image size and resolutionImage

9Advanced recording...42Reco

90Recording menuSpot AE areaWhen using spot metering (p. 72)with the Flex Focus Point (p. 48), theposition of the spot metering areacan be specified a

91The power ratio and the manual flash indicator is displayedon the monitors when the flash is raised.Power ratio8 / 2611 / 36 16 / 52 22 / 72The char

When the AEL button is pressed and held, the exposure is locked. The exposure remains lockedafter an image has been captured until the AEL button has

Focus mode Single-shot AF p. 4493Recording mode resetThe recording mode functions can be reset in section 1 of therecording menu (p. 84). When selecte

94Soft Normal HardSharpnessThe sharpness of the image can be altered. This must be set before the image is recorded. Sharpnessis set in section 2 of t

95Date imprintingThe date and time of recording can be printed directly on a stillimage. The imprinting function must be activated before the imageis

If the central button of the controller is pressed duringthe instant playback period, the displayed image(s) aresaved immediately and the playback can

97Full-time AFFull-time AF continually focuses the camera when using spot AF areas and the FFP so the monitorimage is always sharp. This also reduces

DSP setNoise reductnMonitor amp.Memory SaveDigital zoomOffManual exp. Exp. priority:enterSelect register:select98Recording menuMemory - storing camera

:enterMemory recall:select99Memory recallCamera settings saved with the menu are recalled with the exposure-mode dial. Simply turn the exposure mode d