DIMAGE S304 - Digital Camera KONICA MINOLTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DIMAGE S304 KONICA MINOLTA

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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.

This manual contains information regarding products introduced before August, 2001. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.

Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.

Minolta DiIMAGE S304 digital camera

AA alkaline batteries (set of four)

Neck strap for DiIMAGE S304 NS-DG304

Lens cap for DiIMAGE S304 LF-236

16MB CompactFlash card

AV cable for DiIMAGE S304 AVC-100

USB cable for DiIMAGE S304 USB-200

DiIMAGE software CD-ROM:

ArcSoft Photolmpression CD-ROM

DiIMAGE Image Viewer Utility instruction manual (PDF)

Camera manual (PDF)

Documentation (Printed):

Quick Reference Guide

Warranty card

Because the performance of alkaline batteries with digital cameras is low, the use of Ni-MH batteries is recommended.

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

WARNING

Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.

• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.

• Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.

• Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.

• Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries.

• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.

• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels.

• Do not charge alkaline batteries.

• When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger.

• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.

• Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.

• Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.

• Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children, not to harm them with the product or parts.
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.
• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident.
• Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.
• When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adapter unit when removing it from an outlet.
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.
• Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required

CAUTION

• Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.
• The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.
• Burns may result if the CompactFlash card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns.
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor.
• When using the AC adapter, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.
• Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged.
• Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result.
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies.
• Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 10 and 27. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images.

The auto-recording mode section covers all the basic functions of the camera in this mode and the multi-function recording mode. Take time to read this section before moving on to the multi-function recording mode. The other sections, movie recording mode, playback mode, setup mode, and data transfer mode, can be read as needed.

Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections.

Throughout the text are shooting tips and camera notes. Shooting tips give advice and information on photography and how to use the camera to achieve the best results. Camera notes cover details of camera operation.

Names of parts

Camera body 10
Viewfinder 12
Mode dial 12
Data panel 13
LCD monitor display 14

Getting up and running. 15

Attaching the neck strap and lens cap 15
Changing batteries 16
Battery condition indicator 17
Auto power save. 17
External power supplies (sold separately) 18
Changing the CompactFlash card 18

Auto-recording mode - basic operation 20

Handling the camera 20
Setting the camera to record images automatically 21
Zoom lens and digital zoom 22
Basic recording operation 23
Focus lock 24
Focus range 24
Focus signals. 25

Special focusing situations 25

Quick view 26

Quick-view display 27
Deleting images in quick view 27

Digital-subject-program button 28

Flash modes 30
Flash range - auto-recording mode 31
Flash signals 31
Camera-shake warning 31
Drive modes 32

Self-timer 33
Remote control (sold separately) 34
Continuous advance 35
Bracketing 36

Display button - recording mode 37

Navigating the auto-recording mode menu 38

Image size 40
Image quality 41
Image-file size and CompactFlash card capacity 42
Voice memo. 43
Date imprinting 44
Instant playback 45

Exposure compensation 46

What is an Ev? What is a stop?. 47

Multi-function recording mode - advanced operation 48

Autofocus areas and control. 48
Navigating the multi-function recording mode menu 50

Exposure modes 52

Program 52
Aperture priority - A 52

Manual exposure - M. 53

White balance. 54

Automatic white balance 54
Preset white balance 54
Custom white balance 55

Focus modes 56
Camera sensitivity - ISO. 57
Flash range and camera sensitivity 57
Full-time AF 58
Metering modes 58
Exposure bracketing 59
Digital zoom and image size 59
Image control - color, sharpness, contrast, & saturation 60

Bulb exposures. 61

A short guide to photography 62
Movie recording 64

Recording movies with the RC-3 remote control (sold separately) 65

Playback mode - viewing and editing images 66

Single-frame playback display 67
Movie playback display 67
Viewing pictures 68
Viewing movies 69
69
Display button - playback mode 70
Enlarged playback 71
Navigating the playback-mode menu 72
Playback-mode menu - basic 74

74
Locking images 75
Changing the index playback format 75

Playback-mode menu - Custom 1 (Slide Show) 76
Playback-mode menu - Custom 2 . 78

About DPOF 78
Creating a DPOF print order 78
Ordering an index print. 79
Canceling a DPOF print order 79
Copying images 80

Frame-selection screen 81
Viewing images on a television 82

Setup mode - controlling the camera's operation 83

Navigating the setup menu. 84
Setup menu - basic. 86
LCD monitor brightness. 86
86
Auto power save. 87
Beep 87
Language 87

Setup menu - Custom 1 . 88

File number memory 88
Select folder. 88

Setup menu - Custom 2 89

Reset default 89
Setting the date and time 90
Setting the date format. 91
Video output 91

Data-transfer mode - connecting to a computer 92

Arcsoft Photolmpression 3.0 system requirements.. 93
QuickTime 5.0 system requirements 93
Connecting the camera to a computer 94
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE. 96

Automatic installation 96
Manual installation 97

Connecting to Mac OS 8.6 .99
Auto power save (data-transfer mode) 99

CompactFlash card folder organization 100

Disconnecting the camera from the computer 102

Windows 98 and 98SE 102
Windows Me and Windows 2000 Professional 102
Macintosh 103

Changing the CompactFlash card (data-transfer mode) 104

Appendix 105

Troubleshooting 106
Care and storage 109
Technical specifications 114
Amendments 116
Notes about Batteries 117

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. 109).

Flash mode/Magnification button (p. 30, 71)

VIEWFINDER

MODE DIAL

This dial gives direct and easy access to the camera's major modes. It also acts as the main switch

AUTO Auto-recording mode (p. 20)

M Multi-function recording mode (p. 48)

Playback mode (p. 66)

Movie-recording mode (p. 64)

SETUP Setup mode (p. 83)

Data-transfer mode (p. 92)

DATA PANEL

Digital-subject-program indicators (p. 28)

White-balance indicator (p. 54)

Manual-focus indicator (p. 56)

Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 57)

Spot-metering indicator (p. 58)

Flash-mode indicators (p. 30)

SIZE Image-size display (p. 40)

QUAL: Image-quality display (p. 41)

Drive-mode indicators (p. 32)

Microphone indicator (p. 43)

Battery-condition indicator (p. 17)

Exposure-compensation indicator (p. 46)

Exposure-mode indicators (p. 52)

Digital-subject-program icons (p. 28)

Frame counter

(p. 42)

LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

a.Mode indicator (p. 12)
b. Flash-mode indicators (p. 30)
c. Sharpness display (p. 60)
d. Contrast-compensation display (p. 60)
e. Color-saturation-compensation

display (p. 60)

f. Exposure-compensation display (p. 46)
g. White-balance indicators (p. 54)
h. Exposure-mode (p. 52)/

Digital-subject-program indicators (p. 28)

i. Shutter-speed display
j. Metering-mode indicators (p. 58)

k. Aperture display

I. Camera-shake warning (p. 31)
m. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 57)
n. Manual-focus indicator (p. 56)
o. Focus signals (p. 25)
p. Frame counter (p. 42)
q. Drive-mode indicators (p. 32)
r. Macro indicator (p. 28)
s. Battery-condition indicator (p. 17)
t. Image-quality indicator (p. 41)
u. Image-size display (p. 40)
v. Digital-zoom display (p. 22)

1. Focus frame (p. 48)
2. Spot metering area (p. 58)
3. AF sensors (p. 23)

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

ATTACHING THE NECK STRAP AND LENS CAP

Attach the small strap to the lens cap by passing one of the small loops through the eyelet on the cap (1) and then passing the other loop through the first loop (2) and tightening.

Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown.

• Make sure the neck strap passes through the loop of the lens-cap strap.
  Always keep the camera strap around your neck in case you drop the camera.

Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the outside tabs of the lens cap to remove or attach.

• When the camera is not in use, always replace the lens cap.

CHANGING BATTERIES

This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline batteries. AA-size Ni-MH batteries can also be used, and are recommended because of longer life. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger.

When replacing batteries, check that the mode dial is in the off position.

Open the battery-chamber door by moving the battery-chamber lock (1) to the open position . Slide the door forward (2) to release the safety catch; the door should spring open (3).

Insert the batteries.

• Make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are orientated as illustrated on the diagram in the battery chamber.

Close the battery-chamber door and slide it back toward the body (4) to engage the safety catch. Move the lock lever (5) to the close position .

• After installing the batteries, the set-time/date message may appear on the monitor. Reset the clock and calender in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 84).

BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR

This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the battery-condition indicator appears on the data panel and monitor. The monitor icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitor are blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly.

Full-battery Icon – the batteries are fully charged. This icon is displayed for five seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on. The icon remains on the data panel.

Low battery warning - battery power is very lowl. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and remains on the monitor until the batteries are changed.

Blinking low battery icon – when displayed on the data panel with no other icons, power is insufficient for camera operation. The shutter will not release. Replace the batteries immediately.

AUTO POWER SAVE

To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within a certain period. The LCD monitor will turn off after thirty seconds. The data panel turns off after one minute. To restore the displays, press the menu, quick view, display button, or controller, or turn the mode dial to another position. The length of the auto-power save period for the data panel can be changed in the Basic section of the setup menu (p. 84).

EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)

The AC Adapter 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. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan and AC-2L is for use in all other areas.

The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable source of power for the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger. The battery and charger are also available separately. This battery pack will significantly extend the operating time of the camera.

Do not change the power supply while the camera is on. Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.

Remove 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 or battery pack into the DC terminal.

• Always remove exhausted batteries before connecting an external power supply.

Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.

CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD

A type I CompactFlash card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will automatically be displayed on the monitor and three dashes (- - - ) will be displayed on the data-panel frame counter. For CompactFlash card care and storage, see page 109.

Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a CompactFlash card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost.

Slide the card-slot door release down to open the card-slot door (1).

To eject a CompactFlash card, press the card-eject lever (2). The card can now be pulled out.

• Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.

Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot until the card-eject lever pops out (3).
- Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight, never at an angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is orientated correctly.

If the card-not-recognized message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be formatted. A card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the card is not compatible with the camera and cannot be formatted. A card can be formatted in the Basic section of the setup menu (p. 84). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased.

This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual.

The sophisticated technology employed in the auto-recording mode frees the photographer from complicated camera settings to be able to simply concentrate on the subject and composition. Although automated, the camera's operation can be changed to meet various conditions as well as to suit personal shooting preferences.

To set the camera's clock and calendar, see the navigating the setup menu section on page 84. The menu language can also be changed on the setup menu.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.

When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with the grip to the bottom. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY

Turn the mode dial to automatic recording (1); all camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly.

While many of the camera's systems in this mode are automatic, the camera's operation can be optimized to different subjects very simply with the digital subject program button (p. 28). The flash mode (p. 30) and drive mode (p. 32) can also be changed. Image size and quality can be set on the auto-recording mode menu (p. 38).

Exposure mode	Program	Fixed
Metering mode	Multi-segment	Fixed
Camera sensitivity (ISO)	Auto	Fixed
Flash mode	Auto flash	Can be changed*
Focus area	Wide focus area	Fixed
Focus control	Autofocus	Fixed
Drive mode	Single-frame advance	Can be changed*
Exposure compensation	0.0	Can be adjusted*
Sharpness	Normal	Fixed
Color mode	Color	Fixed
White balance	Auto	Fixed

• Changes to the flash or drive mode will reset when the mode dial is turned to another position. Adjustments made with exposure compensation will be reset to 0.0 when the camera is turned off or changed to another mode.

ZOOM LENS AND DIGITAL ZOOM

This camera is equipped with a 7.15 to 28.6mm optical zoom. This is equivalent to a 35 to 140mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera. In 35mm photography, focal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide-angle; the angle of view is larger than that of the human eye. Above 50mm is referred to as telephoto and makes distant objects appear closer. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor.

Assisting the optical zoom is a 2X digital zoom. The effect of the digital zoom doubles the power of the greatest setting of the optical zoom giving the equivalent of a 280mm lens on a 35mm camera. The effect of the digital zoom is visible on the LCD monitor only. This digital-zoom function is canceled if the LCD monitor is turned off (p. 37). The digital zoom can be disabled in the autorecording menu (p. 38). In the multi-function recording mode, the zoom can be disabled in the Custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

The zoom lens is operated by the controller. Pressing the down key (W) will zoom out to the wide-angle position of the lens. Pressing the up key (T) will zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens.

At the maximum telephoto position, pressing the up key (T) will activate the digital zoom.

• X2.0 will be displayed in the top right corner of the monitor.
• To cancel the digital zoom, press the down key.

With the mode dial set to auto recording, the camera will be on and the LCD monitor will activate.

Place the subject within the focus frame.

• The focus-lock function (p. 24) can be used with off-center subjects.
• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m - (wide-angle position), 0.9m - (telephoto position. For subjects closer than 0.6m , use the macro function (p. 28).

Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure.

• The focus signals (p. 25) in the monitor will confirm that the image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white.
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on the live image to indicate the point of focus.
• The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the picture.

• The access lamp will glow indicating image data is being written to the CompactFlash card. Never remove a CompactFlash card while data is being transferred.

FOCUS LOCK

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. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button.

Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down.

• The focus signals will indicate that the focus is locked. The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked.
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on the live image to indicate the point of focus.

Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

FOCUS RANGE

Wide-angle lens position	0.5m - ∞ (1.6ft - ∞)
Telephoto lens position	0.9m - ∞ (3ft - ∞)
Macro mode (p. 28)	0.16m - 0.6 (0.5ft - 2ft)
All distances are measured from the CCD

FOCUS Signals

This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus icon in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor and the green focus lamp next to the viewfinder indicate the focus status.

○	Focus icon: white Focus lamp: steady	Focus confirmed.
○	Focus icon: red Focus lamp: blinking	Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.

• The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.
• When the AF system cannot focus, the focus is set to infinity. When the flash is in use, the focus is set between 3.0 and 3.8m. In this case, focus lock can be used with an object at the same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused manually in the multi-function recording mode (p. 56).

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on a subject, the focus icon will turn red. In this situation the focus-lock function can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture.

The subject is too dark.

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.

QUICK VIEW

Captured images can be viewed in auto-recording and multi-function recording mode. Simply press the QV/delete button to access the images, and use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the CompactFlash card. Images can be displayed with various information: date, frame number, printing status, and lock status. The camera settings used to take the picture can also be displayed.

1 Press the QV/delete button to play back the recorded images.
Use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images.
3 Press the up key to see the shooting data for the displayed image.

• When the data is displayed, the left/right keys cannot scroll to the next image. Press the down key to cancel the shooting-data display.

4 To return to the recording mode, press the menu button or shutter-release button

QUICK-VIEW DISPLAY

To view the shooting data, press the up key.

n. Folder number image file number
i. Folder name (p. 100)
j. Degree of exposure compensation (p. 46)
k. Camera sensitivity (ISO) setting (p. 57)

I. White balance setting (p. 54)

m. Aperture value
n.Shutter speed
o. Image quality (p. 41)
p. Image size (p. 40)

a. Mode indicator
b. Time of capture
c. Date of capture
d. Voice-memo icon (p. 43)

e. Lock icon (p. 75)
f.Printicon(p.78)
g. Frame number/ total number of images

DELETING IMAGES IN QUICK VIEW

In quick view, the displayed image can be deleted. When selecting an image for deletion, a confirmation screen will appear before the operation is executed.

Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should always be taken when deleting images.

To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button.
- A confirmation screen will appear.
Use the left/right keys to highlight "Yes."
- "No" will cancel the operation.
3 Pressing the controller will execute the command on the confirmation screen.
- The camera will return to quick view.

DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM BUTTON

The digital-subject-program button (1) optimizes the camera's performance for various conditions and subjects. Exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems work in unison for beautiful results.

Pressing the subject-program button cycles through the modes: macro, portrait, landscape, night portrait, text, and the original exposure mode. A pointer will indicate the active subject program. The subject program will remain in effect until it is changed or the mode dial is turned to another position. Except for macro mode, digital subject programs cannot be used in the multifunction recording mode.

While camera performance is optimized for each shooting condition, some changes can be made to camera settings with subject programs. The flash mode

(p. 30) can be changed and the exposure can be altered using the exposure-compensation function (p. 46). In extreme lighting conditions, changes in exposure compensation may not produce the intended results in the portrait, night portrait, or text modes. The camera-shake warning (p. 31) may appear in macro, landscape, night portrait, or text modes.

MACRO – used for close-up photography between 16 and 60~cm from the CCD. When the macro mode is selected, the lens will automatically zoom to the correct position. The zoom position cannot be changed. The LCD monitor will automatically activate and should be used to compose the picture. The viewfinder cannot be used because of parallax. The flash will not fire when set to an autoflash mode (p. 30). If the flash is used, extreme overexposure and uneven illumination can occur.

LANDSCAPE - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. The flash will not fire in this mode when set to an autofocus mode (p. 30).

PORTRAIT - optimized to reproduce soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background.

• Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. Use fill flash (p. 30) with strong direct sunlight to reduce harsh shadows.

NIGHT PORTRAIT – for deep, subtle night scenes. When used with fill-flash, the subject and background exposures are balanced.

• When taking pictures of a landscape at night, use a tripod to eliminate blurring from camera shake. To take portraits with night scenes, set the flash mode to fill-flash (p. 30). When taking

portraits, ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter will still be open for the background exposure.

TEXT - for the crisp reproduction of black text on white backgrounds. The flash will not fire in this mode when set to an autofocus mode(p. 30).

• Use a tripod to eliminate camera shake and ensure the sharpest images.

FLASH MODES

To set the flash mode, simply press the flash mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed.

LCD monitor	Data panel	1
AUTO	AUTO	Autoflash
		Fill-flash
		Flash cancel
AUTO	AUTO	Autoflash with red-eye reduction
		Fill-flash with red-eye reduction

Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions.

Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine.

Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p. 31).

Red-eye reduction – the flash fires twice before the main flash burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light reflected from the retina. Use in low-light conditions when taking photographs of people or animals. The pre-flashes contract the pupils of the subject's eyes.

FLASH RANGE - AUTO-RECORDING MODE

The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens' wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

Wide-angle position	0.5m ~ 3.5m (1.6 ft. ~ 11.5 ft.)
Telephoto position	0.9m ~ 3.0m (3.0 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)

FLASH SIGNALS

The orange flash lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of the flash. When the lamp glows steadily, the flash is charged and ready to fire. When the lamps blinks quickly, the flash is charging and the shutter will not release. The flash lamp is also used as a camera-shake warning, see below.

CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be safely hand held, the camera-shake warning will appear on the LCD monitor and the orange focus lamp will blink slowly. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto setting of the lens than at the wide-angle setting. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, the following steps can be taken:

• Place the camera on a tripod.
• Use the built-in flash.
• Zoom the lens towards the wide-angle position until the warning disappears.

DRIVE MODES

The drive modes control the rate and method images are capture. Icons indicating the selected drive mode appear on the data panel and LCD monitor.

To change the drive mode, simply press the drive-mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the desired mode is displayed.

LCD Monitor	Data Panel
		Single-frame advance	To take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 23).
		Self-timer/ Remote control	To delay the release of the shutter. Used for self-porTraits.
		Continuous advance	To take multiple images when the shutter-release but-ton is pressed and held.
		Bracketing	To take a series of three images with differing exposures.

All icons have been shown for clarity. The single-frame advance and continuous drive indicators occupy the same area of the data panel. All the drive-mode icons appear in the lower right corner of the monitor.

SELF-TIMER

Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is set with the drive-mode button (p. 32).

With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 23). Focus lock (p.24) can be used with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus (1). Press the shutter-release button all the way down to begin the countdown (2). Because focus and exposure are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown (p. 25).

During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera (3) will start

to blink and is accompanied by an audio signal. A few seconds before the exposure, the self-timer lamp will blink rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just before the shutter fires. To stop the countdown, press the drive-mode button. The audio signal can be turned off in the Basic section of the setup menu (p. 84).

Shooting tips

The self-timer can be used to minimize camera shake with long exposures. When using the camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-lives, or close-up photographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the camera during exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator.

REMOTE CONTROL (SOLD SEPARATELY)

The IR Remote Control RC-3 allows remote camera operation up to 5m (16 ft.) away. The remote control unit can be used in movie recording (p. 65).

Emitter window

Delay button

Release button

Place the camera on a tripod, and set the drive mode to self-timer / remote control (p. 32).

Arrange the camera and subject to compose the picture. Frame the subject within the focus frame when setting up the camera.

Focus lock cannot be used with the IR remote control.
- In multi-function recording mode, focus area selection can be used for off-center subjects (p. 48).

While pointing the emitter window of the remote control unit toward the camera, press the release button or the delay button to take the picture.

• When the release button is pressed, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink once before the picture is taken.
• When the delay button is pressed, the self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink for two seconds before the picture is taken.
• The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light.

CONTINUOUS ADVANCE

The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-quality and image-size setting. The maximum rate of capture is 1.0 fps. The continuous-advance mode is set with the drive-mode button (p. 32).

When the shutter-release button is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released. This mode cannot be used with super-fine images (p. 41). The built-in flash can be used, but the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must recharge between frames.

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 23). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series. Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (1) to begin taking pictures.

The following chart lists the maximum number of images that can be captured with different image-quality and image-size combinations.

Image Image Size Quality	2048 X 1536	1600 X 1200	1280 X 960	640 X 480
Fine	4	5	7	14
Standard	5	7	10	19
Economy	8	11	14	25

BRACKETING

This mode makes a three image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. The bracketing mode is set with the drive-mode button (p. 32). Brackets cannot be made with super-fine images (p. 41).

The order of the bracket series is normal exposure (as indicated by the shutter speed and aperture displays), underexposure, and overexposure. The exposure bracket in auto-recording mode is set to 0.5Ev increments. In multi-function recording mode the increment can be set to 0.3, 0.5, or 1.0 Ev increments (p. 50).

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 23). Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the exposure and focus for the series. Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to make the bracket series; three consecutive images will be captured. If the CompactFlash is filled or the shutter button is released before the series has completed, the camera will reset and the entire bracket must be made again. When using flash, there will be a delay between frames as the flash charges. The remaining number of frames in the bracket series is displayed on the monitor next to the bracketing icon.

When using exposure compensation (p. 46), the bracketing series will be made in relation to the compensated exposure. Under extreme conditions, one of the bracketed exposures may be inaccurate because it is outside the exposure control range of the camera.

DISPLAY BUTTON - RECORDING MODE

The display-information button controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to the next position each time the button is pressed: full display, live image only, and monitor off.

Battery power can be conserved by turning the monitor off and using the viewfinder to take pictures. When the menu or exposure-compensation button is pressed, or the macro mode is activated, the monitor will automatically turn on. Full-time AF (p. XX) and the digital zoom are disabled when the monitor is off.

NAVIGATING THE AUTO-RECORDING MODE MENU

In auto-recording mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the menu after settings are made. The four-way keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the center of the controller will enter a setting.

Use the up/down keys of the controller (2) to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

• When scrolling in one direction, the cursor will jump between the top and bottom of the menu.

With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted.

• To return to the menu options, press the left key.

Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.

Press the center of the controller to select the highlighted setting.

Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the auto-recording mode, press the menu button.

Changes made on the auto-recording mode menu will also affect the multifunction recording mode.

Settings made with the auto-recording menu will remain in effect until changed or the camera is reset to its default settings (p. 89).

Image size - To set the pixel resolution of the images. Image size affects the size of the image file.

Image quality - To set the rate of compression of the images. Image quality affects the size of the image file.

Voice memo - To record audio after a still image has been captured. The function can be turned off and the length of the recording can be set.

Date imprint - The date of recording can be imprinted on each image. The date is set in the Custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 84).

Digital zoom - The digital zoom can be turned off or on (p. 22).

Instant playback - After taking a picture, the image will be displayed on the monitor for two or ten seconds. The displayed image can be deleted before being saved to the CompactFlash card.

Please read the following sections for more details. All of these functions appear on the multi-function recording mode menu.

IMAGE SIZE

Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.

Image size must be set before the picture is taken. Changes made to image size are displayed on the data panel and LCD monitor. Image size must be reset manually. See "navigating the auto-recording mode menu" section on page 38. In multi-function recording mode, image size is controlled in the Basic section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 50).

If the image size is changed, the data panel will display the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed CompactFlash card. One CompactFlash card can contain images with differing sizes.

Data panel	LCD monitor	Number of pixels (hor. X vert.)	Image size
SIZE	2048	2048 X1536	FULL
SIZE	1600	1600 X 1200	UXGA
SIZE	1280	1280 X 960	SXGA
SIZE	640	640 X 480	VGA

IMAGE QUALITY

This camera has four image quality settings: super fine, fine, standard, and economy. Always select the desired setting before taking the picture. See "navigating the auto-recording mode menu" section on page 38. In multi-function recording mode, image quality is controlled in the Basic section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 50).

Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the image. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes. If the economical use of the CompactFlash card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality is sufficient for normal usage. The super-fine mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest image files. Depending on the image size, when capturing super fine images, a delay of up to fifty seconds can occur as the image is saved to the CompactFlash card; the monitors will be blank and the access lamp will glow during that period.

File formats vary with the image quality setting. Super fine images are saved as a TIFF file. The fine, standard, and economy settings are formatted as a JPEG file. Super fine, fine, standard, and economy files can be recorded as color monochrome images (p. 60) in the multi-function recording mode.

If the image quality is changed, the data panel will display the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed CompactFlash card. One CompactFlash card can contain images with differing qualities.

Data panel	LCD monitor		File type
QUAL	S. FIN	Super fine – the highest quality image.	TIFF
QUAL	FINE	Fine – high quality image.	JPEG
QUAL	STD	Standard – the default setting.	JPEG
QUAL	ECON	Economy – the smallest file sizes.	JPEG

IMAGE-FILE SIZE AND COMPACTFLASH CARD CAPACITY

The number of images that can be stored on a CompactFlash card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.

Approximate file sizes.
Image size Quality	2048 X 1536	1600 X 1200	1280 X 960	640 X 480
Super fine	9.1MB	5.6MB	3.6MB	0.96MB
Fine	1.6MB	1.0MB	0.66MB	0.27MB
Standard	0.9MB	0.6MB	0.41MB	0.2MB
Economy	0.59MB	0.38MB	0.29MB	0.15MB
Approximate number of images that can be stored on an 16MB CompactFlash card.
Super fine	1	2	4	16
Fine	9	15	23	57
Standard	16	26	38	81
Economy	27	41	54	104

Camera Notes

The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the CompactFlash card at the camera's image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the calculation is based on average file sizes, the actual image taken may not change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the frame counter displays zero, it indicates no more images at the image size and quality settings can be captured. Changing the image size or quality settings may allow more image to be saved to the CompactFlash card. The frame counter cannot exceed 999. When the number of recordable images exceeds this, 999 will be displayed. The frame counter will continue to count down when the number of recordable images falls below one thousand.

VOICE MEMO

Voice memo allows a five or fifteen second audio track to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated and the length of the recording time is set on the auto-recording mode menu (p. 38). In multi-function recording mode, voice memo is controlled in the Custom 2 section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 50). When the function is active, the microphone icon is displayed on the data panel and LCD monitor. The voice memo must be set before taking a picture. It will remain in effect until reset.

After an image is captured, a screen will appear indicating the audio recording has started. A bar graph (1) will display the amount of recorded time remaining. The recording will automatically stop when the set time has elapsed. To cancel the recording and erase the audio track, press the down key of the controller (2) or the shutter-release button (3) before the recording has finished.

Voice memo can be used with all drive modes. When using continuous advance or bracketing, the audio file is attached to the last image in the series. The voice memo cannot be played back in quick view; it can only be heard in the playback mode (p. 68). Images with voice-memo audio tracks have a note icon displayed with them.

Recording Tips

When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch or cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is proportional to the subject to microphone distance; the closer to the microphone the better the sound recording. For best results, hold the camera approximately 20~cm (8in) from your mouth.

DATE IMPRINTING

The date of recording can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the imprinting function is active.

Date imprinting is activated with a menu; see "navigating the autorecording mode menu" section on page 38. In multi-function recording

Date-imprinting indicator

mode, date imprinting is controlled in the Custom 2 section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 50).

The date is imprinted in the lower right corner of the image when viewed horizontally. It is printed directly on the photograph writing over the image information. The date can be imprinted in three formats: year/month/day, month/day/year, and day/month/year. The date and date format are set in the Custom 2 section of the setup-mode menu (p. 84).

Camera Notes

Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an exif tag that contains the date and time of recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed with the camera in the playback or quick-view mode, or on a computer with the DiIMAGE Image Viewer Utility software.

INSTANT PLAYBACK

After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitor before being saved. When in continuous-advance or bracketing mode, an index display is used (p. 70).

Instant playback is activated with a menu; see "navigating the auto-recording mode menu" section on page 38. In multi-function recording mode, instant playback is set in the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 50). When used with voice memo, the audio recording will begin after the image is played back.

Menu setting
No	Instant playback is disabled.
2 sec	The captured image will be displayed for two or ten seconds. While dis-played, the image can be deleted before being saved.
10 sec

If the center of the controller is pressed during the instant playback, the displayed image will immediately be saved and the playback canceled.

1 To delete an image during the instant playback, press the QV/delete button.

• A confirmation screen will appear.
• When using continuous advance or bracketing, the entire series will be erased.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight "YES."

• "NO" will cancel the operation.

Press the controller to delete the image.

• The live image will be displayed on the monitor.

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ± 2Ev in 1/3 increments. The exposure-compensation value will remain in effect until it has been reset. In auto-recording mode, exposure compensation is also reset when the mode dial is moved to another position.

The exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured. When setting the exposure compensation, the amount of compensation is shown next to the exposure-compensation icon on the monitor. After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays will indicate the actual exposure. Because the exposure can be adjusted in fine steps, the shutter speed or aperture value displayed may not change. When set to any value other than 0.0, the exposure-compensation icon will remain on the data panel and LCD monitor as a warning.

Exposure compensation can be used with the bracketing drive mode (p. 36). The bracketing series will be made in relation to the compensated exposure. Under extreme conditions, one of the bracketed exposures may be inaccurate because it is outside the exposure control range of the camera.

If the flash mode is set to autoflash, the flash will not fire. To use the flash, set the flash mode to fill- flash (p. 30).

To adjust the exposure, press the exposure-compensation button (1).
- The exposure compensation screen will appear.

Use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to adjust the exposure-compensation value.

• Change in exposure compensation is visible in the live image on the monitor.

Press the exposure-compensation button (1) to set the adjustment in exposure.

Shooting tips

Sometimes the camera's exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compensation can be used in these situations. For example, a very

bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values.

In this example, the dark scene appears bright and washed-out on the LCD monitor. By decreasing the exposure by -1.5EV , the richness of the sunset is preserved.

WHAT IS AN EV? WHAT IS A STOP?

Ev stands for exposure value. Stop refers to click stops in mechanical cameras. A change of one Ev or one stop will adjust the exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of two.

Change in Ev	Change in stops	Adjustment to exposure
+2.0 Ev	+2 stops	4X as much light
+1.0 Ev	+1 stop	2X as much light
0.0 Ev	Calculated exposure
-1.0 Ev	-1 stop	1/2 as much light
-2.0 Ev	-2 stops	1/4 as much light

Except for digital subject programs, the basic operation of the camera in multi-function recording mode is identical to the auto-recording mode. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the previous section before moving on.

The multi-function recording mode allows greater control over image making. This recording mode gives more control over autofocus and composition. The menu controls are extensive allowing critical adjustments to image qualities such as sharpness, contrast, and color saturation. Unlike the auto-recording mode, all settings made in multi-function recording are not reset when the position of the mode dial is changed.

AUTOFOCUS AREAS AND CONTROL

In the multi-function recording mode, the controller selects the focus area used. The wide focus area and focus area selection allow flexibility in a variety of situations.

The wide focus area is an array of local focus areas that work together to control focus. This system is especially effective with moving subjects or quick shooting in fast-moving events. When the focus is locked, one of the AF sensors within the wide focus area will briefly indicate the point of focus.

Switching between the wide focus area and the spot focus areas is simple. Press and hold the controller (1) until the wide-focus-area frame lines change to the spot-focus-area display. Press and hold the controller again to return to the wide-focus-area frame lines.

The focus area selection controls which spot focus area is active. This function can be used for off-center subjects or to single out an individual subject from a group.

Press and hold the controller to display the spot focus areas; the active area is blue. Use the four-way key of the controller (2) to highlight the desired autofocus area.

Pressing the shutter-release button partway down (3) or pressing the center of the controller (4) will select the area; the other four areas will disappear.

Once a spot focus area is selected, it will remain active even after the picture has been taken. Only when one focus area is displayed, can the controller be used to zoom (p. 22) or adjust the exposure (p. 52).

To select another focus area, press the center of the controller; all five areas should be displayed. The controller can now be used to change the spot focus area. Focus area selection will remain in effect when the LCD monitor is turned off.

NAVIGATING THE MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING MODE MENU

In multi-function recording mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the menu after making settings. The four-way keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the center of the controller will enter a setting.

Activate the recording-mode menu with the menu button. The "Basic" tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.

When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

• When scrolling in one direction, the cursor will jump between the top and bottom of the menu.

With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted.

• To return to the menu options, press the left key.

Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.

Press the controller to select the highlighted setting.

Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the recording mode, press the menu button. Changes made to image size, image quality, voice memo, date imprint, digital zoom, and instant playback will affect the auto-recording mode.

Refer to the auto-recording mode section for details on image size (p. 40), image quality (p. 41), voice memo (p. 43), date imprinting (p. 44), and instant playback (p. 45).

EXPOSURE MODES

The three exposure modes allow extensive control over image making: program, aperture priority, and manual exposure. Exposure modes are set in the Basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

PROGRAM

The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to ensure perfect exposures. The sophisticated exposure system allows the photographer the freedom to shoot without having to worry about the technical details of exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of the exposure are displayed on the monitor. If shutter speed and aperture displays turn red, the scene is beyond the exposure control range of the camera.

APERTURE PRIORITY - A

The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure correct exposure. When aperture priority is selected, the aperture value on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow icon appears next to it. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the aperture value is fixed at the last setting and cannot be changed. The flash will not fire if set to an autofocus mode; to use the flash, set the flash mode to fill-flash (p.30).

Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to set the desired aperture value. Press the shutter-release button to activate the exposure system; the corresponding shutter speed will be displayed on the monitor.

The aperture value can be changed in two steps:

f/3.0 and f/6.7 at the lens' wide-angle position, f/3.6

and f/8.0 at the lens' telephoto position. As the lens is zoomed, the aperture will automatically shift. If the aperture value is beyond the shutter-speed range, the shutter-speed display will turn red on the monitor. For more on the aperture and image control, see page 62.

MANUAL EXPOSURE - M

Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. The shutter speeds can be changed in half stop increments between 1/1000 and 4 seconds.

As changes are made to the exposure, the effect will be visible on the monitor. The shutter-speed and aperture display will turn

red on the monitor if the image is extremely under or overexposed. If the monitor is black, increase the exposure until the image is visible; decrease the exposure if the monitor is white. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the exposure is fixed at the last setting and cannot be changed.

When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the brightness of the live image may change while the camera is focusing.

In manual exposure mode, the auto camera-sensitivity setting will fix the ISO value at 100. The camera sensitivity can be changed in the Basic section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 50). The flash will not fire if set to an autofocus mode; to use the flash, set the flash mode to fill-flash (p.30). Bulb exposures can be made in M mode, see page 61.

To set the shutter speed:

• Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to set the desired shutter speed.

To set the aperture:

• Press the exposure-compensation button (2). The aperture value will turn blue.
• Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to set the desired aperture.

The exposure-compensation button switches between the shutter speed and aperture display. The value that can be set will be blue with a double arrow icon to the left of it.

WHITE BALANCE

White balance is the camera's ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional photography.

An icon will be displayed on the monitor if a setting other than auto white-balance is chosen. White balance is set in the Basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE

The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene. In most cases, the AUTO setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images, even under mixed-lighting conditions. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the color temperature of the flash.

PRESET WHITE BALANCE

Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken. Once set, the effect is immediately visible on the LCD monitor.

The built-in flash can be used with preset white-balance settings, but will create a pinkish or blueish cast with the fluorescent and tungsten settings. The flash is daylight balanced and will produce acceptable excellent results with the daylight and cloudy settings.

	Cloudy	For overcast outdoor scenes.
	Daylight	For outdoor and sunlit subjects.
	Tungsten	For incandescent lighting: household filament light bulbs.
	Fluorescent	For fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.

CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE

Custom-white-balance function allows a photographer to calibrate the camera to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting conditions or when critical control over color is needed. The object used to make a calibration should be white. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal surface and can easily be carried in a camera bag.

To calibrate the camera, select the custom setting in the white balance option in the Basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu; a window will open asking you to choose "set" or "recall." Use the controller to highlight "set" and then press the center of the controller to enter the command; the custom white-balance calibration screen will appear.

Fill the image area with a white object; the object does not need to be in focus. Press the shutter-release button to make the calibration. The custom setting will remain in effect until another calibration is made or the white-balance setting is changed.

If the custom white-balance setting needs to be used again, select the custom setting on the Basic section of the menu; a window will appear. Highlight "recall" and press the controller to enter the command; the last custom white-balance setting will be applied to the camera.

FOCUS MODES

This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is set in the Basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

Autofocus will produce excellent results in almost every situation, however, under certain conditions, the autofocus system will not work accurately; see "Special focusing situations" on page 25. In these situations the camera can be manually focused.

After setting the camera to the manual focus mode (MF), "ZOOM" and "FOCUS" will appear at the top of the LCD monitor. Press the center of the controller to switch between the two functions; the function highlighted in blue is active. With "FOCUS" highlighted, use the up/down keys of the controller to focus; the approximate focus distance is displayed at the bottom of the monitor next to the frame counter. All distances are measured from the CCD.

When the focus is set to the minimum focusing distance, as the lens is zoomed, the distance will change to match the minimum focusing distance at each focal length. Manual focus is not available when the monitor is turned off. The controller function will automatically switch to the zoom.

Press the controller to switch between focus and zoom (1). The active function is highlighted in blue (2).

Use the up/down keys of the controller to zoom or focus.

CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO

Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 100, 200, 400, and 800; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Camera sensitivity is set in the Basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 100 and 400. When the flash is activated and camera sensitivity is set to auto, the ISO value is set to 200. When any other setting than auto is used, "ISO" will appear on the data panel, and "ISO" and the set value will be displayed on the monitor.

Photographers can select a specific sensitivity setting. As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles. Like grain in silver-halide film that increases with speed, noise increases with sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 100 will have the least noise and 800 will have the most noise. High ISO settings (400, 800) will allow the photographer to hand hold the camera in low-light conditions without the need of a flash. A change in ISO also affects the flash range; see below.

FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY

The flash range is measured from the CCD. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens' wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

ISO setting	Flash range (wide angle)	Flash range (telephoto)
AUTO	0.5m ~ 3.5m (1.6 ft. ~ 11.5 ft.)	0.9m ~ 3.0m (3.0 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
100	0.5m ~ 2.4m (1.6 ft. ~ 7.8 ft.)	0.9m ~ 2.1m (3.0 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.)
200	0.5m ~ 3.5m (1.6 ft. ~ 11.5 ft.)	0.9m ~ 3.0m (3.0 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
400	0.5m ~ 4.9m (1.6 ft. ~ 16 ft.)	0.9m ~ 4.2m (3.0 ft. ~ 13.8 ft.)
800	0.5m ~ 7.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 23 ft.)	0.9m ~ 6.0m (3.0 ft. ~ 19.6 ft.)

FULL-TIME AF

With full-time AF active, the autofocus system continually focuses to keep the monitor image sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. Full-time AF can be activated in the Custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

When the monitor is turned off when the camera is set to manual focus, full-time AF is disabled. Turning the full-time AF function off can help conserve battery power.

METERING MODES

The icons indicating both metering modes are displayed on the monitor only. The metering mode is set in the Custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

Multi-segment metering uses 256 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations.

LCD monitor	Data panel
	-	Multi-segment
		Spot metering

Spot metering uses a small area within the image to calculate the exposure. When this mode is selected, the LCD monitor will automatically activate if off and a small circle will appear in the middle of the live image indicating the measuring area. The spot allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the scene. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the metering mode automatically switches to multi-segment, the spot-metering mode will remain active.

EXPOSURE BRACKETING

In multi-function recording mode, the bracketing increment can be changed in three steps: 0.3 Ev, 0.5 Ev, 1.0 Ev. The larger the number, the greater the difference in exposure between the images in the bracketing series. For information on the bracketing drive mode, see page 36. The bracketing increment can be changed in the Custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

DIGITAL ZOOM AND IMAGE SIZE

The digital zoom doubles the lens magnification (p. 22). The digital zoom can be disabled in the Custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

When an image is taken with the digital zoom, the final image size depends on the image-size setting on the camera. The image is trimmed and then the total number of pixels recalculated to produce an image with the pixel resolution shown in the chart.

	Image size setting
	2048 X 1536	1600 X 1200	1280 X 960	640 X 480
Size of recorded image	1024 X 768	1024 X 768	1024 X 768	640 X 480

IMAGE CONTROL - COLOR, SHARPNESS, CONTRAST, & SATURATION

Changes in color, sharpness, contrast, and saturation can be made using the Custom 2 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50). These imaging controls give photographers the ability to maximize the image information at the scene. For example, if a scene is too contrasty, information can be lost in the shadows and highlights; decreasing the contrast will bring out more detail.

Any changes made with these functions are applied to the live image on the monitor. The color mode, sharpness, contrast, and color saturation levels must be set before the image is recorded. If sharpness, contrast, or color saturation is set to any setting other than normal, an icon will be displayed indicating an increase (+) or decrease (-) in the quality selected. Turning the camera off will not reset these functions; they must be manually reset using the menu.

Unlike the display on a computer, changes made with sharpness, contrast, and color saturation may be difficult to see on the LCD monitor. However, when viewed with imaging software, the changes will be evident.

High contrast scene

After compensation (-)

	Color mode	To select between 24-bit color and 8-bit monochrome images. It has no effect on image file size.
6+	Sharpness	To accent or soften details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (-).
0+	Contrast	To increase or decrease the contrast of the scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (-).
COL+	Color saturation	To accent or subdue the color of a scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (-).

BULB EXPOSURES

Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M) (p. 53). Exposures up to fifteen seconds can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The use of a tripod is recommended for bulb exposures.

Set the exposure mode to manual in the Basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

Use the controller (1) to decrease the shutter-speed value below four seconds until "bulb" is displayed.

To set the aperture value, press the exposure-compensation button (2); the aperture display will turn blue. Use the controller (1) to set the aperture.

• The camera's exposure system cannot be used to calculate bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is recommended.

To take the picture, press and hold the shutter-release button (3) for the duration of the exposure.

• Releasing the shutter button will end the exposure.
• The monitors will be blank during the exposure.

When making bulb exposures, noise can be more pronounced because of the unusually long exposure times, especially at 400 and 800 ISO. When making long bulb exposures, a camera sensitivity setting of 100 or 200 will produce excellent results. At higher ISO settings, using shorter exposure times (8 seconds or less) will reduce the effect of noise.

Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. This guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles.

The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field; the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus. The smaller the aperture (the larger the aperture number), the greater the depth of field and the longer the shutter speed needed to make the exposure. The larger the aperture (the smaller the aperture number), the shallower the depth of field and the faster the shutter speed needed to make the exposure. Usually landscape photographs use a large depth of field (large aperture value) to keep the foreground and background in focus, and por

traits use a shallow depth of field (small aperture value) to separate the subject from the background.

Depth of field also changes with focal length. The wide-angle position of the lens has a large depth of field; the telephoto position has a shallow depth of field.

The shutter controls not only exposure, but also the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to stop action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of motion such as water cascading over a waterfall. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow shutter speeds.

The change in aperture and shutter speed is not apparent in the live image. Unlike film cameras, test photographs can be taken and immediately viewed. For critical work, take a test photograph at the set aperture or shutter speed and view the result in quick view (p. 26). The image can be deleted if not acceptable and another test image can be taken at a different setting.

MOVIE RECORDING

This camera can record up to sixty seconds of digital video with sound. The motion JPEG image is 320 X 240 pixels (QVGA). The effective image area is 304 X 240 pixels; two thin lines will appear to the left and right of the image when played back. Under certain conditions less than sixty seconds of digital video may be recorded.

Total recording time with an 16MB CompactFlash card is approximately 70 seconds. The digital video recording rate is approximately 0.23MB per second. Actual CompactFlash card capacity depends on the subject and the number of still images captured.

In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled. Exposure compensation (p. 46) and macro mode (p. 28) can be used. The focus mode is set to auto focus; the autofocus area is set to wide; the exposure mode is set to program; camera sensitivity and white balance is set to auto. The flash and digital zoom is disabled. This mode has no menu controls.

Before recording, the data-panel and monitor frame counters will show the maximum time in seconds that can be recorded with the next movie clip. A maximum of 60 seconds will be displayed until the amount of remaining time falls below one minute, then the remaining number of seconds that can be recorded will be displayed.

Shooting digital video is simple. Set the main dial to movie recording (1). Frame the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 23). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and exposure. Press the shutter-release button all the way down and release to start recording (2). The zoom and focus are fixed during recording. The camera will continue to record until the recording time is used or the shutter-release button is pressed again. When recording, the data panel and monitor frame counters will count down the remaining time.

RECORDING MOVIES WITH THE RC-3 REMOTE CONTROL

The RC-3 remote control (sold separately) can be used to record movie clips up to 5m (16ft) away. Simply point the remote control toward the camera and use the release or delay button start and stop the recording.

When using the release button (1), the self-timer lamp will blink once before the camera starts to record; when using the delay button (2), the self-timer lamp will blink for two seconds before recording. The lamp will glow to indicate the camera is recording. Both buttons will stop the camera instantly when pressed. The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light.

PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING AND EDITING IMAGES

This section contains detailed information on the camera's playback functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. The sections on "Viewing pictures", "Viewing Movies", "Deleting Images", "Navigating the playback mode menu" and "Frame Selection Screen" cover the use of most of the features for viewing and editing images. The "Navigating the Playback mode Menu" section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings.

SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY

To view the shooting data, press the up key.

n. Folder number image file number

i. Folder name (p. 100)
j. Degree of exposure compensation (p. 46)
k. Camera sensitivity (ISO) setting (p. 57)

I. White balance setting (p. 54)

m. Aperture value
n.Shutter speed
o. Image quality (p. 41)
p. Image size (p. 40)

a. Mode indicator
b. Time of capture
c. Date of capture
d. Voice-memo icon (p. 43)

e. Lock icon (p. 75)
f.Printicon(p.78)
g. Frame number/ total number of images

MOVIE PLAYBACK DISPLAY

VIEWING PICTURES

Still images and movie clips can easily be viewed and edited in playback mode. To set the camera to view images, turn the mode dial to the playback position (1).

Simply use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the CompactFlash card. Images are displayed with date, frame number, voice memo, printing status, and lock status information. Still images can be displayed with shooting data. The first frame of each movie clip is shown; a movie clip is

indicated by the movie icon displayed with a thumbnail of the first frame.

2 Use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images.
Press the up key to display the image's shooting data.

• The left/right keys are disabled when the shooting data is displayed. Press the down key to return to the playback mode.

4 To play back a voice memo accompanying a still image, press the center of the controller.

• A note icon indicates if the image has an audio track.
• To cancel the audio playback, press the down key.

VIEWING MOVIES

1 Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie clip to be viewed.

Press the center of the controller to play back the clip.

• Pressing the controller during playback will pause the movie clip; pressing the controller again will resume the playback.
• When the movie clip finishes, the first frame will be displayed.

To cancel the playback of a movie, press the down key of the controller.

DELETEING IMAGES

In playback mode, the displayed image or movie clip can be deleted. When selecting an image for deletion, a confirmation screen will appear before the operation is executed.

Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should always be taken when deleting images.

To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button.

• A confirmation screen will appear.

2 Use the left/right keys to highlight "YES."

• "NO" will cancel the operation.

Press the controller to delete the image.

Confirmation screen

DISPLAY BUTTON - PLAYBACK MODE

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.

In index playback, the left/right keys of the controller will move the yellow border to the next or the previous image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, voice memo icon, 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 QV/delete button (p. 69), or an accompanying voice memo can be played by pressing the controller. When the display information button is pressed again, the highlighted image will be displayed in the single-frame playback mode. A nine or four image index can be displayed. The index-playback format can be changed in the basic section of the playback-mode menu (p. 72).

ENLARGED PLAYBACK

In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination. The number of magnification steps is dependent on the pixel size of the recorded image. With 640 X 480 size images, only one step is available. Super fine images cannot be enlarged.

	1st	2nd	3rd
2048 X 1536	2X	2.5X	3.2X
1600 X 1200	2X	2.5X	3.2X
1280 X 960	2X	2.5X	3.2X
1024 X 768 (Digital zoom)	2X	2.5X	3.2X
640 X 480	2X	-	-

1 With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the magnification button.

• The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.
• Each time the magnification button is pressed, the image is enlarged in a maximum of three steps. After the final step, the image is displayed at the original size.

When enlarged, the four-way keys of the controller can scroll the image.

NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU

In playback mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the menu after making settings. The four-way keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the center of the controller will enter a setting.

Activate the playback-mode menu with the menu button. The "Basic" tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.

When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

• When scrolling in one direction, the cursor will jump between the top and bottom of the menu.

With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted.

• To return to the menu options, press the left key.

Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.

Press the controller to select the highlighted setting.

Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the playback mode, press the menu button.

PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - BASIC DELETING IMAGES

Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images.

Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be deleted with the playback-mode menu. Before an image is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing "Yes" will execute the operation, "No" will cancel the operation. To delete images in other folders, the folder must first be selected in the Custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 84). The delete option has three settings:

This frame - The image displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted.

All frames - All unlocked images in the selected folder will be deleted.

Marked frames - To delete multiple images. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the first image to be deleted. Pressing the up key will mark the image with the garbage-can icon. To deselect an image for deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the garbage-can icon will disappear. Continue until all the images to be deleted are marked. Press the controller to continue (the confirmation screen will appear), or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. On the confirmation screen, highlighting and entering "Yes" will delete the marked images.

The delete function will only erase unlocked images. If an image is locked, it must be unlocked before it can be deleted.

LOCKING IMAGES

Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback-mode menu functions or the QV/delete button. Important images should be locked. To lock images in other folders, the folder must first be selected in the Custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 84). The lock option has four settings:

This frame - The image displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be locked.

All frames - All images in the folder will be locked.

Marked frames - To lock or unlock multiple images. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the image to be locked. Pressing the up key will mark the image with the key icon. To unlock an image, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the key icon will disappear. Continue until all the images to be locked are marked. Press the controller to lock the marked frames, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.

Unlock frames - All images in the folder will be unlocked.

Locking an image will protect it from a delete function. However, the formatting function (p. 86) will erase all images on a CompactFlash card whether locked or not.

CHANGING THE INDEX PLAYBACK FORMAT

The index format option allows the index playback to be displayed with four or nine images. This affects all index displays.

PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 1 (SLIDE SHOW)

The Custom 1 section of the playback-mode menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images in a folder in order.

Frame counter / total number of images in the presentation.

Press the controller to pause and restart the presentation.

To cancel the presentation, press the down key of the controller.

Menu options	Settings
Slide show	Enter	To start the slide-show presentation. Pressing the center of the controller will pause the presentation. During the slide show, press the down key of the controller to stop the presentation and return to the playback-mode menu.
Playback	All frames	To select all the images in the folder to be displayed in the slide-show presentation.
	Marked Frames	To select specific images in the folder to be displayed in the slide-show presentation. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the image to be included in the presentation. Pressing the up key will mark the image with a check icon. To deselect a marked image, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the check icon will disappear. Continue until all the images have been edited. Press the controller to set the marked frames, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.
Duration	1 - 60s.	To select the period each image will be displayed during the slide show.
Repeat	Yes / No	Selecting “Yes” will cause the slide show to repeat until it is canceled using the down key of the controller. “No” will end the slide show presentation and return to the playback-mode menu when all the images have been displayed once.

PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 2 ABOUT DPOF

This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the CompactFlash card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the CompactFlash-card slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically made on the CompactFlash card to store it (p. 100).

CREATING A DPOF PRINT ORDER

The print menu option is used to set an order for standard prints from images in a specific folder. Single, multiple, or all images can be printed. If a CompactFlash card has multiple folders, a printing file must be created for each folder.Folders are selected in the Custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 84).

This-frame - To create a DPOF file for the image displayed or highlighted in playback mode.

All-frames - To create a DPOF file for all images in the folder specified in the Custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 84).

Marked frames - To chose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies for each image varies. When selected, the frame selection screen will appear. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight an image to be printed. Pressing the up key will mark the image with the printer icon. The number next to the icon indicates the number of copies of that image that will be printed. Pressing the up key will increase the number of copies, pressing the down key will decrease the number. A maximum of nine copies can be ordered. To deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the number of copies reaches zero and the printer icon disappears. Continue until all the images to be printed are marked. Press the controller to create the DPOF file, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.

When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the controller to set the number of copies desired. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images saved afterwards in the folder will not be included in the order.

DPOF files cannot be created for images captured with another camera. DPOF data created on other cameras will not be recognized.

ORDERING AN INDEX PRINT

To create an index print of all the images in the folder, select "Yes." To cancel an index print, simply change the setting to "No." If an index-print order is created, any additional images saved afterwards in the folder will not be included in the index print. The number of images printed per sheet differs between printers. The information printed with the thumbnails can vary.

CANCELING A DPOF PRINT ORDER

The cancel-print option deletes the DPOF files. When the setting is selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing and entering "Yes" will execute the operation and cancel the print order. After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file will still remain on the CompactFlash card and must be canceled manually.

All frames C - To cancel all printing files on the CompactFlash card.

All frames F - To cancel the printing file in the folder. Folders are selected in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 84).

COPYING IMAGES

Image files can be copied from one CompactFlash card to another. Up to 8MB of data can be transferred. Every time the copy function is used, a new folder is automatically created for the images (p. 100). Images with voice memos are copied with their audio files. Copies of locked images are unlocked (p. 75). DPOF information is not copied.

This frame - To copy the image displayed or highlighted in playback mode.

Marked frames - To copy single or multiple images. When selected, the frame-selection screen will appear; highlight the image to be copied with the yellow border and then press the up key of the controller to mark it with the check icon. To deselect an image to be copied, highlight the selected image and press the down key; the check icon will disappear. Continue until all the images to be copied are marked. Press the controller to continue, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.

When the controller is pressed, a screen with four messages will be displayed; the messages are highlighted as the copying procedure is executed. When the change-CF-card message is highlighted, remove the camera's CompactFlash card and insert the card to which the image should be copied. Press the center of the controller to continue. Wait until the copy-completed message is highlighted. A new screen will appear to indicate the name of the new folder containing the copied images; press the controller to return to the playback menu.

If too many images have been selected, a warning will appear and the copy routine will be canceled. Divide the number of images into two or three batches. The copy-unsuccessful message will appear when one or all of the images could not be copied. Check the second CompactFlash card to see

which files were copied and then repeat the procedure for the images that could not be transferred.

FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN

When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple images to be chosen. The index format of the screen can be changed in the Basic section of the playback-mode menu (p. 72).

The left/right keys of the controller move the yellow border to select the image.

Menu button Cancels the screen and any operation made.

The up key of the controller selects the frame; when selected, an icon will appear next to the image. The down key will deselect the image removing the icon.

前	The garbage-can icon indicates the image is selected for deletion.
后	The key icon indicates the image is locked or selected to be locked.
中	The check icon indicates the image is selected for the slide show or to be copied to another CompactFlash card.
后2	The printer icon indicates the image is selected for printing. The number next to the icon shows the number of copies requested.

VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION

It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal to make the connection using the supplied AV cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in the Custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 84).

1. Turn off the television and the camera.

2. Insert the mini-plug end of the AV cable into the camera's video-out terminal.

3. Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video and audio input terminals on the television.

4. The yellow plug is for the video output. The white plug is for the monaural audio output.

5. The audio output will also be heard through the camera's speaker while connected to a television.

6. Turn the television on.

7. Change the television to the video channel.

8. Turn the camera's mode dial to the playback position.

9. The camera's monitors will not activate when the camera is attached to a television. The playback-mode display will be visible on the television screen.

10. View images as described in the playback section.

The setup mode is used to control the camera's functions and operation as well as to select image folders. The "navigating the setup menu" section (p. 84) covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings.

NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU

To access the menu, simply turn the mode dial to the setup position. The four-way keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the controller will enter a setting.

When the menu activates, the "Basic" tab at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.

When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

• When scrolling in one direction, the cursor will jump between the top and bottom of the menu.

With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted.

• To return to the menu options, press the left key.

Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting.

Press the controller to select the highlighted setting.

Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. Settings can continue to be made.

SETUP MENU - BASIC

The basic section of the setup menu allows changes to be made to the operation of the camera as well as the ability to format CompactFlash cards.

LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS

The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in five levels from 1 (low) to 5 (high). As each setting is highlighted, the monitor will adjust accordingly; the controller must be pressed to set the highlighted level.

FORMATTING COMPACTFLASH CARDS

When a CompactFlash card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.

The formatting function is used to erase all data on a CompactFlash card. Before formatting a CompactFlash card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking images will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the CompactFlash card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card.

When the format option is selected and entered, a confirmation screen will appear. Choosing "Yes" will format the card, choosing "No" will cancel the formatting operation. A screen will appear to indicate the card has been formatted; press "OK" to return to the setup menu.

If the card-not-recognized message appears, the card inserted in the camera may need to be formatted. A CompactFlash card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the card is not compatible with the camera and cannot be formatted.

AUTO POWER SAVE

The camera will turn off the data panel to conserve battery power if no operation is made within a certain period. The length of this period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. The auto-power save option will not affect the display period of the LCD monitor; it will shut down after 30 seconds. To restore the displays when they shut down, simply press the shutter-release button.

When the camera is connected to the computer, the auto-power save period is set to ten minutes. This period cannot be changed.

BEEP

The audio signal can be turned off or on. The sound effects setting simulates a film camera when the shutter is released.

LANGUAGE

The language used in the menus can be changed.

SETUP MENU - CUSTOM 1

The Custom 1 section of the setup menu controls file number sequencing and the selection of folders. See page 100 for information on the organization of the folders on the CompactFlash card

FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY

When file number memory is selected, if a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file number memory is disabled, the image file name will have a number one greater than the last image saved in the folder.

If file number memory is active and the CompactFlash card is changed, the first file saved to the new card will have a number one greater than the last file saved on the previous card if the new card does not contain an image with a greater file number. If it does, the file number of the new image will be one greater than the greatest on the card.

SELECT FOLDER

This option allows the selection of existing folders. After a folder is selected, all images recorded will be placed in that folder. In quick view or playback mode, only the images in the selected folder can be viewed or edited.

Except for the all-frames-C setting in the Custom 2 section of the playback-mode menu, changes made with menus only affect the images in the selected folder. To make changes to all images in multiple folders, each folder must be selected and the menu operation repeated for each folder. Formatting a CompactFlash card erases all folders regardless of whether they are selected or not.

SETUP MENU - CUSTOM 2

RESET DEFAULT

This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing "Yes" resets the following functions and settings, "No" cancels the operation.

	Default Setting	Page
Exposure mode	Program	52
Focus mode	Autofocus	56
Focus area	Wide focus area	48
Digital zoom	On	22
Drive mode	Single-frame advance	32
Flash mode	Auto flash	30
Image quality	Standard	41
Image size	2048 X 1536	40
Voice memo	Canceled	43
Date imprinting	No (Disabled)	44
Instant playback	No	45
Metering mode	Multi-segment	58
Exposure compensation	0.0	46
Camera sensitivity (ISO)	Auto	57
White balance	Auto white balance	54
Exposure bracket	0.5 Ev	59
Color mode	Color	60

Continued on next page

	Default Setting	Page
Sharpness	Normal	60
Contrast	Normal	60
Color-saturation	Normal	60
Index playback format	9 frames	75
Duration (Slide Show)	5 seconds	76
Repeat (Slide Show)	No	76
Index print	No (Canceled)	79
LCD monitor brightness	3	86
Auto-power-saving period	1 minute	87
Beep	On	87
File number memory	No (Disabled)	88

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is recorded, the date and time of the recording are saved with the image and are displayed during playback or can be read with the DiIMAGE Image Viewer Utility software included on the CD-ROM. The camera's clock is also used with date imprinting (p. 44).

When the Date/Time-set option is selected and entered, the date/time screen will be displayed. The left/right keys of the controller are used to select the item to be changed and the up/down keys are used to change the value. From left to right, the screen shows the year, month, day, hour, and minute. When the date and time have been adjusted, set the clock by pressing the center of the controller.

SETTING THE DATE FORMAT

The date format that is displayed or imprinted can be changed: YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, year). Simply select the format and enter it by pressing the center of the controller; the new format will be displayed on the menu.

VIDEO OUTPUT

Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 82). The video output can be changed between NTSC and PAL. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back images on your television set.

Minolta History

On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event. The 4 hour, 55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three times at an average speed of 28,000 kph (17,500 mph).

Mr. Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in Japan on May 24th, 1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate in honor of the occasion. The palm tree is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over eight meters tall (26ft).

The camera? It was not lost. It is on display at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington D. C. This and other objects from John Glenn's Friendship 7 Mercury flight can be found in galley 210, "Apollo to the Moon".

DATA-TRANSFER MODE CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using and installing the DiIMAGE Image Viewer Utility software are found in the supplied software manual. The DiIMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.

For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass storage device, the following requirements must be met:

IBM PC / AT Compatible	Macintosh
Preinstalled Windows 98, 98SE, ME,or 2000 Professional operating systems	Preinstalled Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.1
USB port as standard interface

Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included CD-ROM (p. 96). Users with Mac OS 8.6 will need to download and install a USB mass storage device from the Apple web site (p. 99). There have been no reports of compatibility problems with Apple G4 computers with Mac OS 10.0.3 or earlier.

ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 3.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

IBM PC / AT Compatible	Macintosh
Pentium-based computer	Power PC
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT 4.0, ME, or 2000 Professional.	Mac OS 8.5 -9.1
	32MB or more of RAM (64MB or more is recommended)
32MB or more of RAM
125MB or more of hard disk space	120MB or more of hard disk space
A monitor with 32000 colors or more	A monitor with 32000 colors or more
CD-ROM drive	CD-ROM drive

Photolmpression is an application software for still images. To install Photolmpression, follow the instructions in the read-me folder and installer.

QUICKTIME 5.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

IBM PC / AT Compatible

Pentium-based computer

Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT 4.0, ME, or 2000 Professional.

32MB or more of RAM

Sound Blaster or compatible sound card

DirectX 3.0 or later recommended

QuickTime is used for viewing movie clips and playing voice-memo audio files. To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the read-me folder and in the installer. Macintosh users can download the latest version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple Computer web site: http://www.apple.com.

Camera Notes

To view images correctly on your computer, the monitor's color space may need to be adjusted. Refer to your computer manual on how to calibrate the display to the following requirements: sRGB, with a color temperature of 6500^ , and a gamma of 2.2.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

A fresh set of batteries should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98, 98SE or Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer (Windows 98 - p. 96, OS 8.6 - p. 99).

1 Start up the computer.
- The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.
2 Insert the CompactFlash card into the camera.
- Confirm that the correct card is in the camera. To change the CompactFlash while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 104.

3 Open the card-slot door. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.

• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.

4 Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer's USB port.

• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.
• The camera should be connected directly to the computer's USB port. Attaching the camera to a USB hub may prevent the camera from operating properly.

5 Set the mode dial to the data-transfer position to initiate the USB connection.

• A screen will appear to indicate the beginning of the connection process. When the signal has been received by the computer, the LCD monitor will turn off.

When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon will appear. If the computer does not recognize the camera, disconnect the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the connection procedure above.

CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE

The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be installed manually with the operating system's add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen.

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION

Before connecting the camera to the computer, place the DiIMAGE software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The DiIMAGE installer menu should automatically activate. To automatically install the Windows 98 USB driver, click on the starting-up-the-USB-device-driver-installer button. A window will appear to confirm that the driver should be installed; click "Yes" to continue.

When the driver has been successfully installed, a window will appear. Click "OK." The camera can now be attached to the computer (p. 94).

MANUAL INSTALLATION

To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instruction in the connecting-the-camera-to-a-computer section on page 94. Add New Hardware Wizard

When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window will open. Place the DiIMAGE software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click "Next."

Choose to specify the location of the driver. The browse window can be used to indicate the driver location. When the location is shown in the window, click "Next."

• The driver should be located in the CD-ROM drive at :Win98\USB.

Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver. Click "Next."

The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click "Finish" to close the add new hardware wizard.

The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. Click "Next" to install the driver in the system.

One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf.
- The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary between computers.

When the my-computer window is opened, a new removable-disk icon will be displayed. Double click on the icon to access the camera's CompactFlash card; see page 100.

CONNECTING TO MAC OS 8.6

To access this camera with a computer with Mac OS 8.6, the USB storage support 1.3.5.smi must be installed first. This software is supplied by Apple Computer, Inc. free of charge. It can be downloaded from the Apple Software Updates web site at http://www.apple.com/support.

USB Storage Support 1.3.5.smi

To download and install this software, follow the instruction on the Apple web site. Always read the attached terms and conditions before installing any new software.

AUTO POWER SAVE (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)

If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it will shut down to save power. When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-removal-of-device warning may appear on the computer monitor. Click "OK." Neither the camera or computer will be damaged in this operation.

Turn off the camera with the mode dial. Remake the USB connection by turning the mode dial back to the data-transfer position.

The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 78).

Dcim

Image-file names begin with "pict," followed by a four-digit file number, and a tic, jpg,avi, or thm extension. Voice-memo audio files have a wav extension and the file name corresponds to its image file. The thumbnail images (thm) are used in camera operation and cannot be opened.

The last two digits in the folder name indicate the camera that was used to capture the images; "05" indicates a DiIMAGE S304.

101MLTCP

PICT0001.TIF

PICT0001.THM
Super-fine image

PICT0002.JPG

Fine, standard, or economy image

PICT0002.WAV

PICT0002's voicememo audio file

Images copied from one CompactFlash to another (p. 80) are placed in a folder with a name ending in "CP." When a new folder is created, the first three digits in the folder name will be one greater than the largest folder number on the card.

PICT0003.AVI

PICT0003. THM
Movie clip

Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by simply double clicking on icons. Copying images can be done by dragging and dropping the image-file icon into a location in the computer. Files and folders on the CompactFlash card can be deleted using the computer. Never format the CompactFlash card from the computer; always use the camera to format the card.

The index number on the image file may not correspond to the frame number of the image. As images are deleted on the camera, the frame counter will adjust itself to show the number of images in the folder and reassign the frame numbers accordingly. The index numbers on the image files will not change when an image is deleted. When a new image is recorded, it will be assigned a number one greater than the largest index number in the folder. File numbers can be controlled with the file-number-memory function in the Custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 88).

When the index number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder will be created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the CompactFlash card: e.g. from 100MLT05 to 101MLT05. When a DPOF file is created for a print order (p. 78), a misc. folder is automatically made for the file.

Camera Notes

Image files contain exif tag data. This data includes the time and date the image was recorded as well as the camera settings used. This data can be viewed with the camera or the DiIMAGE Image Viewer utility software.

If a camera image is opened in a photo-retouching application like Arcsoft Photolmpression, and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the exif tag information will be erased. When using software other than the DiIMAGE Image Viewer Utility, always rename the image file to protect the exif tag data.

DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER

Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit – the data or CompactFlash card may permanently be damaged.

WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE

Confirm that the 'access lamp' is not lit. Turn the mode dial to another position and then disconnect the USB cable.

WINDOWS ME AND WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL

To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar. A small window will open indicating the device to be stopped.

Stop USB Mass Storage Device - Drive(H:)

9:52 AM

Click on the small window to stop the device. The safe-to-remove-hardware window will appear. Click "OK." Turn the mode dial to another position and then disconnect the USB cable.

When more than one external device is connected to the computer, the unplug-or-eject-hardware window can be used. To disconnect the camera, double click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar to activate the window.

The hardware devices to be stopped will be displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click "Stop."

A confirmation screen will appear to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking "OK" will stop the device.

A third and final screen will appear to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer. Turn the mode dial to another position and then disconnect the USB cable.

MACINTOSH

Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and drop it into the trash.

Disconnect the USB cable.

• If the USB cable is disconnected before performing the first step, an alert message will appear. Always complete the first step before disconnecting the USB cable.

CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)

Care should be taken when changing CompactFlash cards while the camera is attached to the computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected.

Always confirm the access lamp is out before removing the CompactFlash card.

WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Change the CompactFlash card.
3. Turn the mode dial to the data-transfer position to remake the USB connection.

WINDOWS ME AND 2000 PROFESSIONAL

1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 102).
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Change the CompactFlash card.
4. Turn the mode dial to the data-transfer position to remake the USB connection.

MACINTOSH

1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 103).
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Change the CompactFlash card.
4. Turn the mode dial to the data-transfer position to remake the USB connection.

APPENDIX

This section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Minolta service facility listed on the back cover of this manual.

Problem	Symptom	Cause	Solution
The camera will not work.	Nothing displayed on the data panel or the monitors.	The batteries are dead.	Replace batteries (p. 16).
		The batteries are inserted incorrectly.	Reinsert the batteries taking care that the negative and positive terminals are orientated as indicated on the inside of the battery chamber door (p.16).
		The AC adapter is not connected properly.	Check that the adapter is connected to the camera and a live electrical outlet (p. 18).
	“Err” displayed on the data panel.	The camera is hot or it has been left in a very hot environment.	Turn off the camera and allow it to cool. If “Err” is still displayed on the camera after it cools, remove and replace the batteries or power cord.
Shutter will not release.	“000” is displayed on the frame counter.	CompactFlash card is full and unable to store an image at the image-quality or image-size setting on the camera.	Insert a new CompactFlash card (p. 18), delete some images (p. 72), or change the image-quality or image-size setting (p. 38, 50).
	No-card warning appears on the monitors.	No CompactFlash card in the camera.	Insert a CompactFlash card (p.18).
Pictures are not sharp.	Focus signal is red.	Subject is too close.	Make sure the subject is within the autofocus range (p. 24) or use the macro mode (p. 28).
		The camera is in macro mode.	Cancel the macro mode setting (p. 28).
		A special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing (p.25)	Use the focus-lock function to focus on an object at the same distance as the subject (p. 24) or use manual focus (p. 56).
	Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations without flash.	Slow shutter speeds result in blurred images when the camera is hand-held.	Use a tripod, change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 50), or use the flash (p. 30).
Continuous drive does not work.	The image quality is set to super fine.		Change the image-quality setting (p. 38, 50).
While using flash, the pictures are too dark.		The subject is beyond the flash range (p. 57).	Move closer to the subject or change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 50).
"Err" displayed on the data panel.	Turn off the camera and remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. If the camera is hot, allow it to cool before removing the batteries and Compactflash card.
Shooting data is displayed, but live image is entirely black or white.	Camera set to manual-exposure mode (M).	Shutter speed and aperture combination is extremely under or over-exposing the live image.	Change the shutter speed or aperture value until an image appears on the monitor (p. 53).

If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the mode dial otherwise the CompactFlash card may be damaged and camera settings reset.

The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns when handling the camera, batteries, or CompactFlash card.

CAMERA CARE

• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.
• Turn off the camera when transporting.
• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the CompactFlash card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera.
• When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand. Water, sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera.
• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun; the CCD may be damaged.

CLEANING

• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch the surface.
• To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens.
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.

STORAGE

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long periods of disuse, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying agent.
• Remove the batteries and CompactFlash card from the camera when not in use for extended periods.
• Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.
• During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the camera out of storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.

OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS

• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0^ to 40^ ( 32^ to 104^ ).
• Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity.
• When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.

COMPACTFLASH CARD CARE AND HANDLING

The following may cause data loss or damage.
1 Improper use of the card.
2 Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.
3 Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).
4 The disuse of a card for an extended period.
5 Using the card beyond its life

MINOLTA HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA.

It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made in another media such as a ZIP disc, hard disk, CD-ROM, etc.

• When the card is formatted, all recorded data will be deleted. Be sure to make a backup of any important data.
• The storage capability of the CompactFlash card will diminish with extended use. It may be necessary to purchase a new card periodically.
• Keep away from static electricity and electromagnetic fields.
• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to impact.
• Strong static electrical discharges or physical shock may prevent the card from being able to transfer data.
• Do not touch the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.
• Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Keep away from small children.

BATTERIES

• Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power when they warm up. As the performance of Ni-MH batteries is less affected by temperature, their use is recommended when shooting in cold environments.
• Remove the batteries when the camera is not in use for an extended period. Leaking battery fluid may damage the battery-chamber.
• Occasionally, when using alkaline batteries, the battery-condition indicator will give a false low-battery-power warning, even though there is enough power capacity. Continue to use the camera; the low-battery indicator will disappear.
• If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even if their charge seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation.

LCD MONITOR CARE

• Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology, there may occasionally be a lack of color or bright points on the LCD monitor.
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged.
• In a cold environment, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the camera warms up, the display will function normally.
• The LCD monitor may be slow to react in low temperatures or may turn dark in a hot environment. When the camera reaches normal operating temperature, the display will function normally.
• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.

COPYRIGHT

• TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc., is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws.

BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS OR JOURNEYS

• Check the camera's operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries.
• Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction.

QUESTIONS AND SERVICE

• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.
• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility.

The following marks may be found on the product:

This mark certifies that this camera meets the requirements concerning interference causing equipment regulations in Japan.

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).

Digital Camera: DiIMAGE S304

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.

Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac OS logo 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.

Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Photolmpression is a trademark of ArcSoft, Inc. Power PC is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.

QuickTime is a trademark used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

CCD:	1/1.8-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of 3.34 million pixels.
Number of effective pixels:	3.17 million
Camera sensitivity (ISO):	Auto and 100, 200, 400, and 800 ISO equivalents.
Aspect ratio:	4:3
Lens construction:	11 elements in 9 groups including one AD glass and two double-sided aspheric elements.
Maximum aperture:	f/3.0 (wide-angle position), f/3.6 (telephoto position)
Focal length:	7.15 - 28.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 35 - 140 mm)
Focusing range (from the CCD):	0.5 m - infinity (wide-angle position)
	0.9 m - infinity (telephoto position)
	0.16 - 0.6 m in macro mode
Filter diameter:	35.5 mm
Autofocusing system:	Video AF
Shutter:	CCD electronic shutter plus mechanical shutter
Shutter speeds:	1/1000 - 4s, bulb (15s maximum)
Built-in flash recycling time:	7s (approx)
Viewfinder:	Optical real-image zoom viewfinder.
Monitor LCD:	46 mm TFT color
Monitor field of view:	Approximately 100%
A/D conversion:	12 bits
Recording media:	Type I CompactFlash cards
File formats:	Exif 2.1 (JPEG, TIFF), motion JPEG (avi), WAV. DCF 1.0 and DPOF compliant.
Print Image Matching:	Yes
Menu languages:	Japanese, English, German, French, and Spanish
Video output:	NTSC and PAL
Batteries:	4 AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries

Battery performance (recording):

Approx. number of recorded images: 180 frames Based on Minolta's standard test method: alkaline batteries, LCD monitor off, full-size images(2048 X 1535), flash used with 50% of the frames, no instant playback. Approx. number of recorded images: 280 frames Based on Minolta's standard test method: NiMH batteries, LCD monitor off, full- size images (2048 X 1535), flash used with 50% of the frames, no instant playback.

Battery performance (playback):

Approx. continuous playback time: 110 min. Based on Minolta's standard test method: alkaline batteries, LCD monitor on. Approx. continuous playback time: 110 min. Based on Minolta's standard test method: Ni-MH batteries, LCD monitor on.

External power source:

AC adapter (AC-1L or AC-2L) High-power battery pack (EBP-100)

Dimensions:

113.5 (W) X 64.5 (H) X 58.5 (D) mm

Weight:

Approximately 335g

(without batteries or CompactFlash card)

Operating temperature:

0^ - 40^

Operating humidity:

5 - 85% (noncondensing)

Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY

This is an amendment to the charts on pages 31 and 57 of the camera manual. The ISO is set to auto in the auto-recording mode. The flash range is measured from the CCD. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens' wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

ISO setting	Flash range (wide angle)	Flash range (telephoto)
AUTO	0.9m ~ 3.5m (3.0 ft. ~ 11.5 ft.)	0.9m ~ 3.0m (3.0 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
100	0.7m ~ 2.4m (2.3 ft. ~ 7.8 ft.)	0.9m ~ 2.1m (3.0 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.)
200	0.9m ~ 3.5m (3.0 ft. ~ 11.5 ft.)	0.9m ~ 3.0m (3.0 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
400	1.3m ~ 4.9m (3.7 ft. ~ 16 ft.)	1.1m ~ 4.3m (3.6 ft. ~ 14.1 ft.)
800	1.8m ~ 7.0m (5.9 ft. ~ 23 ft.)	1.6m ~ 6.0m (5.2 ft. ~ 19.6 ft.)

When using the flash with subjects closer than 1m away (3 ft.) with the lens in the wide-angle position, vignetting can occur. A slight shadow or shading may be detected at the bottom of a horizontal image.

THE OPTICAL VIEWFINDER AND PARALLAX

Because the optical viewfinder and the lens is slightly separated, their view is not exactly the same; this is called parallax. Parallax can cause errors in framing at close distances and is more pronounced at longer focal lengths. When the subject is closer than 1m (wide-angle lens positions) or 3m (telephoto lens position) use the LCD monitor to compose the image; because the lens creates the monitor image, it does not suffer from parallax.

VOICE MEMO AND INSTANT PLAYBACK

This is an amendment to the camera manual. The voice memo (p. 43) and instant playback (p. 45) functions will be disabled when the continuous-advance or bracketing drive modes (p. 32) are used.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the camera is accidentally turned on while in a bag or case, or if the lens is hindered while extending, the camera may not function. Simply turn the camera off and on to restore operation.

If the error message (Err) is displayed on the data panel, turn off the camera and remove the batteries or unplug the external power supply. Wait for the message to disappear before reinserting the batteries or plugging in the power supply. This amends the text on page 107.

NOTES ABOUT BATTERIES

Ni-MH batteries are recommended for digital cameras. Recording performance with 1,600mAh Ni-MH batteries is as follows:

Approximately 150 frames: based on Minolta's standard test method: LCD monitor on, full-size images (2048 X 1535), standard image quality, no instant playback, no voice memo, flash used with 50% of the frames.

Approximately 280 frames: based on Minolta's standard test method: LCD monitor off, full-size images (2048 X 1535), standard image quality, no instant playback, no voice memo, flash used with 50% of the frames.

Although alkaline batteries are supplied with this product, its performance will be limited; only use alkaline batteries for test photographs or when Ni-MH batteries, the Minolta external battery pack, or the AC adapter are not available. Fully recharge the Ni-MH batteries just before using the camera.

WHEN USING NI-MH BATTERIES:

• Clean both battery terminals with dry cloth to wipe off any dirt or residue. Because of the sophisticated computer system, the camera critically monitors power levels. If the battery terminals are dirty, the camera may give a false low-battery warning. If battery performance is unusually low, wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
• Ni-MH battery performance will decrease if the batteries are often recharged before they have been fully discharged. Completely exhaust the Ni-MH batteries using the camera before charging.

When the batteries are exhausted, the battery-condition indicator will blink. Wait thirty seconds between removing the old batteries and installing new batteries or plugging in an external power supply. This amends the text on pages 17 and 18 of the camera manual.

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