DIMAGE F200 - Digital Camera MINOLTA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Compact digital camera
Sensor resolution	4.0 megapixels
Optical zoom	3x (35-105 mm equivalent in 35mm format)
Digital zoom	4x
LCD screen	1.5 inches, approx. 117,000 pixels
Viewfinder	Optical
Power source	2 AA batteries or Ni-MH rechargeable battery
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 112 x 56 x 39 mm
Weight (without batteries, without card)	Approx. 190 g
Storage	SD / MMC card
Image formats	JPEG, TIFF
Shooting modes	Auto, Program, Shutter priority, Manual, Scenes (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, etc.)
ISO sensitivity	100, 200, 400, 800
Flash modes	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Off
Connectivity	USB 1.1
Video output	NTSC / PAL
Image stabilization	No
Maintenance	Clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth; avoid moisture and shocks.
Safety	Do not expose to extreme temperatures; remove batteries if not used for a long time.
Spare parts and repairability	Parts available from approved repairers; battery and charger optional.
General information	User manual available for free download in PDF format on notice-facile.com.

Frequently Asked Questions - DIMAGE F200 MINOLTA

How to turn on the MINOLTA DIMAGE F200 camera?

To turn on the camera, slide the ON/OFF switch located on top of the camera. The LCD screen turns on and the lens extends automatically.

What type of batteries should be used in the DIMAGE F200?

The camera operates with 2 AA batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable). Rechargeable batteries are recommended for better battery life.

How to insert an SD memory card into the camera?

Open the cover of the battery/memory card compartment. Insert the SD or MMC card into the slot, contacts facing the camera, until it clicks. Close the cover.

How to transfer photos to a computer?

Connect the camera to the computer with the supplied USB cable. Set the camera to Playback mode then turn it on. The computer will recognize it as a removable disk.

What to do if the LCD screen remains black?

First check that the batteries are charged and correctly inserted. Make sure the lens is not obstructed. If the problem persists, remove the batteries and reinsert them after 30 seconds.

How to set the photo resolution?

Press the MENU button in shooting mode, navigate to 'Quality/Size' and choose the desired resolution (e.g., 4M for 4 megapixels). Confirm with the center button.

The flash does not fire. What to do?

Check that the flash mode is not set to Off. Press the Flash button (lightning symbol) to choose an appropriate mode (Auto, Red-eye reduction, etc.).

How to use the self-timer?

Press the Self-timer button (clock symbol) in shooting mode. Select the delay (2 or 10 seconds) using the directional keys, then press the shutter button. The photo is taken after the delay.

Can I use a high-capacity memory card (more than 2 GB)?

The DIMAGE F200 is compatible with SD cards up to 2 GB maximum. Higher capacity cards (SDHC) are not recognized.

Where to find the complete user manual?

The complete manual is available for free download in PDF format on the website notice-facile.com. Search for 'MINOLTA DIMAGE F200' in the search bar.

USER MANUAL DIMAGE F200 MINOLTA

The essentials of imaging

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Exterior view of a MINOLTA DiMAGE F200 digital camera showing front and back views (no text or symbols on body)

DiMAGE F200

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

Minolta DiMAGE F200 digital camera

Hand strap HS-DG100

SD Memory Card

AV cable AVC-200

USB cable USB-500

DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM

DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM

Quick Reference Guide (printed)

Minolta International Warranty Certificate

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. Power PC is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. USB DIRECT-PRINT is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

For proper and safe use

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 lithium 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.

- Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.

• 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 look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness.
• 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 lens retracts when the camera is turned off. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.
• The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.
• Burns may result if the memory 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 14 and 37. 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 basic and advanced auto-recording mode sections cover all the basic functions of the camera in this mode and in the multi-function recording mode. Take time to read these sections before moving on to the multi-function recording mode section. The basic playback section describes how to view images. The other sections 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.

Names of parts....10

Camera body 10

Viewfinder 12

Mode dial....12

Data panel 13

Getting up and running....14

Inserting batteries....14

Attaching the hand strap 15

Battery condition indicator....16

Auto power save....16

Connecting the AC adapter (sold separately) 17

Changing the memory card....18

About memory cards....19

Setting the date and time 20

Auto-recording mode - basic operation....22

Handling the camera 22

Power / Access lamp 22

Setting the camera to record images automatically....23

Using the zoom lens....24

Focus range....24

About camera operation 25

Basic recording operation....26

Focus signals....27

Special focusing situations....27

Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection....28

Digital-subject-program button....29

Display button - recording mode ....31

Flash modes....32

Flash range - auto-recording mode 33

Flash signals....33

Camera-shake warning 33

Playback - basic operation ....34

Single-frame playback and histogram display 34

Viewing and deleting images....35

Display button - playback mode 36

Display button - Quick View 36

Enlarged playback 37

Auto-recording mode - advanced operation....38

Drive modes 38

Self-timer 39

Remote control (sold separately) 40

Continuous advance....41

Bracketing....42

Navigating the auto-recording mode menu 44

Image size and image quality....46

Digital zoom....48

Date imprinting 49

Instant playback....50

Exposure compensation....51

Focus area selection ....52

Focus lock....53

Multi-function recording mode - advanced operation....54

Multi-function recording mode display....55

Navigating the multi-function recording mode menu....56

Exposure modes....58

Programmed AE - P....58

Aperture priority - A 58

Shutter priority - S....59

Manual exposure - M 60

Bulb exposures....61

White balance....62

Automatic white balance....62

Preset white balance 62

Custom white balance 63

Camera sensitivity - ISO....64

Flash range and camera sensitivity 64

Focus modes....65

Single-shot AF 65

Subject Tracking AF 65

Subject Tracking AF with Focus Area Selection 66

Manual focus....67

Full-time AF 67

Flash compensation 68

Metering modes....68

Voice memo....69

Color mode....70

Digital Effects Control....70

A short guide to photography....72

What is an Ev? 73

Using exposure and flash compensation ....74

Movie and audio recording....75

Recording audio 75

Recording movies....76

Notes on movie recording 77

Recording movies and audio with the RC-3 remote control (sold separately)....77

Navigating the movie menu....78

Direct Video 80

Playback mode - advanced operation....82

Playing back voice memos and audio captions....82

Playing back movies and audio recordings....83

Navigating the playback-mode menu 84

Frame-selection screen 86

Deleting files 87

Auto rotate 88

Locking files....88

Audio captioning 89

Slide Show....90

About DPOF 92

Creating a DPOF print order 92

Ordering an index print....93

Copy and E-mail Copy....94

Viewing images on a television 96

Setup mode - controlling the camera's operation....97

Navigating the setup menu....98

LCD monitor brightness....100

Formatting memory cards 100

Auto power save....101

Language....101

File number (#) memory....101

Folder name....102

Audio signals 102

Shutter FX 103

Volume....104

Reset default....104

Noise reduction....106

Setting the date and time 106

Setting the date format....106

Video output 106

Data-transfer mode - connecting to a computer 107

System requirements....107

Connecting the camera to a computer 108

Connecting to Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 110

Automatic installation....110

Manual installation 111

QuickTime system requirements....113

Auto power save (data-transfer mode) 113

Memory card folder organization....114

Disconnecting the camera from the computer 116

Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition....116

Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP....116

Macintosh....117

Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode)....118

Using USB DIRECT-PRINT 118

Notes on printing errors....120

Navigating the USB DIRECT-PRINT menu 120

Printing DPOF files....121

Appendix 122

Troubleshooting 122

About Ni-MH batteries....124

Uninstalling the driver software - Windows....125

Care and storage....126

Technical specifications....130

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. 126).

Data panel (p. 13) Viewfinder window* Microphone Speaker Shutter-release button Mode dial (main switch) Strap eyelet (p. 15) Battery-chamber door (p. 14) Card-slot door (p. 18) Flash (p. 32) Remote-control receiver Self-timer/Remote-control lamp (p. 39, 40) The tripod socket is located on the bottom of the body.

Flash mode/Information button (p. 32, 34) Drive-mode button (p. 38) Viewfinder* (p. 12) LCD monitor* Zoom lever (p. 24) Power/Access lamp (p. 22) Controller MENU QV DC IN 3V A/V OUT The USB port, AV-out terminal, and DC terminal are located behind the terminal cover. Digital-subject-program button (p. 29) Menu button QV/ Delete button (p. 34, 35) Display button (p. 31, 36)

Viewfinder

Focus lamp (green) Flash lamp (orange)

Because the optical viewfinder and the lens are slightly separated, the image seen through one is not exactly the same as the other; 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 (3ft) at the wide-angle lens position or 3m (9.8ft) at the telephoto position, use the LCD monitor to compose the image; because the lens creates the monitor image, it does not suffer from parallax.

Mode dial

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

Auto OFF

AUTO Auto-recording mode (p. 22, 38)
M Multi-function recording mode (p. 54)
▶ Playback mode (p. 34, 82)
Movie-recording mode (p. 76)
Audio recording mode (p. 75)
SET UP Setup mode (p. 97)

Data panel

Located on the top of the camera body, the data panel shows the status of the camera. All icons have been shown for clarity.

Drive-mode indicators (p. 38) ASM ASM AUTO Frame counter (p. 47) Battery-condition indicator (p. 16) Flash-mode indicators (p. 32) Exposure compensation indicator (p. 51, 68)

Camera Notes

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.

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

Inserting batteries

This digital camera uses one CR-V3 lithium battery. Two AA-size Ni-MH batteries can also be used. Do not use other types of AA batteries. When replacing the batteries, the mode dial should be in the off position.

OFF Power Display

Technical diagram of a camera module with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating movement or assembly.

Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the door toward the bottom of the camera (1) to release the safety catch; the door can then be opened (2).

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with no visible text or symbols

Insert the battery.

CR-V3 - the battery must be inserted with the battery terminals first. The flat side of the battery should face the front of the camera. If the battery does not fit, check its orientation. Never force the battery.

AA batteries - install as shown in the diagram; make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly.

Technical diagram of a device with numbered parts and directional arrow indicating movement or assembly

Close the battery-chamber door (3) and slide it toward the top of the body (4) to engage the safety catch.

After installing the battery, the set-time/date message may appear on the monitor. The clock and calendar are set in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 20).

Attaching the hand strap

Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An optional metal chain neck strap, NS-DG100, and leather neck strap, NS-DG200, are also available from your Minolta dealer. Availability varies with region.

1 Pass the small loop of camera body (1). 2 Pass the tighter and tighter

Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body (1).

Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten (2).

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. If the data panel and monitor are blank, the battery may be exhausted or installed incorrectly.

Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This icon is displayed for three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on. The icon remains on the data panel.

Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible. The monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save power.

Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The monitor icon is red. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and remains on the monitor until the battery is changed. The monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save power. If power falls below this level, the battery-exhausted message will be displayed just before the camera shuts down.

Pure electrical circuit lines without any symbols

Blinking low-battery warning - displayed on the data panel with no other icons; power is insufficient for camera operation. The shutter will not release.

Auto power save

To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within a minute. The LCD monitor turns off after thirty seconds. To restore power, press any button or key, or turn the mode dial to another position. Except for the thirty-second monitor period, the length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 98).

Connecting the AC adapter (sold separately)

The AC Adapter AC-6 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use.

Always turn changing 1 2 CARD

Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.

Auto OFF OK DR E 品

Lift the DC terminal cover from the bottom (1). The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.

Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (2).

Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.

Changing the memory card

An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard 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.

Always turn off the camera and confirm the power/access lamp is not red before removing a memory card; damage and data loss may result.

Diagram of a camera module with labeled components and directional arrows indicating movement or change.

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Open the card-slot door by sliding the door toward the bottom of the camera to release the safety catch (1); the door can then be opened.

Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and release (2). Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is oriented correctly. The card should catch in the slot.

To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release (3). The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.

Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the top of the body to engage the safety catch (4).

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 is formatted in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 98). The formatting operation permanently erases all the data on the card.

About memory cards

The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer.

SD Memory Cards have a write-protect switch to prevent image data from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be protected. However, when the card is protected, images cannot be recorded. If an attempt is made to record or delete an image with the camera, the card-locked message will appear on the monitor. For memory card care and store see page 127.

Write- protect switch Lock position

Memory cards should not be used to permanently store image data. Always make a copy of camera files on an appropriate storage device or recording media. Making an additional backup copy of the data is recommended. Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data.

Setting the date and time

After initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera's clock and calendar must be set.

When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the camera notes on the following page.

SET UP OFF Auto

Turn the mode dial on the top of the camera to the setup position. The camera will turn on and the setup menu will be displayed.

Two identical black-and-white geometric diagrams with checkered patterns and central circles (no text or symbols)

Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller (1) move the cursor and change settings on the menu.

The central button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.

Basic Custom1 Custom2 LCDbrightness - Format - Power save 1 min. Language English MENU QV/ IOI Controller

Basic Custom1 Custom2 Reset default — Noise reductn On Date/Time set — Date format YYYY/MM/DD Video output NTSC

Setup menu: custom 2 section

Use the right key to highlight the custom 2 tab at the top of the menu.

Use the down key to highlight the date/time-set menu option.

Press the right key. "Enter" will appear on the right side of the menu.

Press the central button to display the date/time setting screen.

Two identical black-and-white geometric diagrams with circular and rectangular elements, no text or symbols present.

Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed.

Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.

Press the central button to set the clock and calendar. The setup menu will be displayed.

Date/Time set 2003.02.23 11:05 :enter MENU

Date/Time setting screen

Camera notes

For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Highlight the language option in the basic section of the setup menu. Press the right key to display the language settings. Using the up/down keys, highlight the desired language. Press the central button to set the highlighted language; the setup menu will be displayed in the selected language.

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. Although automated, the camera's operation can be changed to meet various conditions as well as to suit personal shooting preferences.

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. 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 top. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap.

Line drawing of a person taking a photo with a camera, next to a digital camera (no text or symbols)

DC IN 3V A/V OUT CARD BATT

Power / Access lamp

- The power / access lamp turns green and glows steadily when the camera is on. The lamp will turn red and blink when data is being transferred between the camera and memory card; never remove the card during this period.

If the lens is hindered while extending, the green lamp may blink for a three-minute period. Turn the camera off and on to initialize the lens.

Setting the camera to record images automatically

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Turn the mode dial to the auto-recording mode position (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. 29). The flash mode (p. 32) and drive mode (p. 38) can also be changed. Image size and quality can be set on the auto-recording mode menu (p. 44).

Exposure mode – Program (fixed)
Metering mode – Multi-segment (fixed)
Camera sensitivity (ISO) – Auto (fixed)
Flash mode – Autoflash (can be changed*)
Focus area – Wide focus area (can be changed*)
Focus control – Area AF & Subject Tracking AF (fixed)
Drive mode – Single-frame advance (can be changed*)
Exposure compensation – 0.0 (can be adjusted*)
Sharpness – Normal (fixed)
Contrast – Normal (fixed)
Saturation – Normal (fixed)
Color mode – Natural Color (fixed)
White balance – Auto (fixed) 

* Changes to the flash mode, focus area, drive mode, or exposure compensation will be reset when the mode dial is turned to another position. The flash mode is reset to autoflash or autoflash with red eye reduction depending on which of the two modes was set last.

Using the zoom lens

This camera is equipped with a 7.8 to 23.4mm optical zoom. This is equivalent to a 38 to 114mm 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.

i+ 1 MENU qV/ DC IN 3V A/V.OUT

The zoom lever controls the lens (1). Turning the lever to the right (T) will zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens.

Turning the lever to the left (W) will zoom out to the wide-angle position.

Focus range

Normal focusing range

$$ 0. 5 \mathrm{m} - \infty (1. 6 \mathrm{ft} - \infty) $$

Macro mode (p. 29)

$$ 0. 2 \mathrm{m} - 0. 6 \mathrm{m} (0. 7 \mathrm{ft} - 2 \mathrm{ft}) $$

All distances are measured from the CCD.

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About camera operation

The auto-recording mode uses advanced technology to make photography as effortless as possible. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection optimizes exposure, color, and image-processing settings for each subject. The sophisticated AF system locates and tracks the subject automatically.

Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection - The icons at the top of the LCD monitor display indicate the Digital Subject Program in use. When taking pictures, the icon for the active subject program will remain. If no icons are displayed, programmed AE is employed. For more on Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection, see page 28.

Black-and-white landscape photo showing a coastal area with mountains and water, no visible text or symbols.

Automatic Digital Subject Program Display
Area AF focus frames

AF sensor

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Area AF & Subject Tracking AF - Area AF locates the subject within the extra large focus frames. An AF sensor will be displayed when the camera locates and focuses on the subject. Subject Tracking AF will continue to follow the subject in the focus frames whether the subject moves or the camera position is changed.

Black-and-white photo of a person standing in a rural landscape with trees and clouds, no visible text or symbols.

Subject Tracking AF

Illustration of a smiling girl standing in a rural landscape with clouds and fields (no text or symbols)

Basic recording operation

With the mode d will activate. Auto Subject Tracking frames. 1600 STD. AUTO AUTO AUTO 1/125 F5.6 ( ) 12 1 2 MENU OY ICR

With the mode dial set to auto recording, the camera will be on and the LCD monitor will activate. Auto recording mode uses two advanced AF systems, Area AF and Subject Tracking AF, to locate and track the subject in the extra-wide focus frames.

Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame.

• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m - (1.6ft - ). For subjects closer than 0.5m , use the macro function (p. 29).
• If the subject is closer than 1m at the wide-angle lens position or 3m at the telephoto position, use the monitor to frame the subject.

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

• The focus signals on the monitor will confirm subject lock. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to locate the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white.
• When the subject lock engages, an AF sensor will appear on the live image to indicate the subject. If the subject moves within the focus frames, the AF sensor will change to track the subject.
• The shutter speed and aperture will appear indicating the exposure is locked.
• See page 28 for information on Automatic Digital Subject Selection.

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

- The access lamp will turn red and blink indicating image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a memory card while data is being transferred.

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. The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.

Focus icon: white Focus lamp: steady

Focus icon: red Focus lamp: blinking

Subject locked. The camera will continue the track the subject within the focus frames.

Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.

If the subject lock is lost, the monitor icon will change from white to red, but the focus lamp will continue to glow steadily. For more about Subject Tracking AF, see page 65.

When the AF system cannot focus, focus lock with Focus Area Selection can be used (p. 53, 52).

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, focus-lock with Focus Area Selection can be used to focus on an object at the same distance as the main subject and then the image can be recomposed on the monitor (p. 52, 53).

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The subject is too dark.

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The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast.

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Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame.

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The subject is near a very bright object or area.

Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection

Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between programmed AE and one of five subject programs: portrait, sports action, landscape, sunset, and night portrait. The digital subject programs optimize the camera's performance for various conditions and subjects. Exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems work in unison for beautiful results. For information on individual subject programs, see page 30.

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A row of gray indicators at the top on the monitor display will indicate Automatic Digital Subject Selection is active. Place the subject in the focus frames; the procedure is the same as the basic recording operation described on page 26.

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Press the shutter-release button partway down; the AF system will locate the subject and the Automatic Digital Subject Selection function will choose a subject program. If no icons are displayed, programmed AE is active. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

graph TD
    A["Night portrait"] --> B["Sunset"]
    B --> C["Landscape"]
    C --> D["Sports action"]
    D --> E["Portrait"]
    E --> F["Programmed AE"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333

Hold the camera steadily when the sunset or night-portrait subject program is selected as exposures can be long.

Digital-subject-program button

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Pressing the subject-program button (1) cycles through the modes. The active subject program will be indicated at the top of the live image. The subject program will remain in effect until it is changed or the mode dial is turned to another position. Except for macro and night portrait, digital subject programs cannot be used in the multi-function recording mode. For information on individual subject programs, see page 30.

graph TD
    A["Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection"] --> B["Macro"]
    B --> C["Portrait"]
    C --> D["Sports action"]
    D --> E["Landscape"]
    E --> F["Sunset"]
    F --> G["Night portrait"]
    G --> H["(No icons)"]
    H --> I["Programmed AE"]

While camera performance is optimized for each shooting condition, some changes can be made to camera settings with subject programs. The flash mode (p. 32) can be changed and the exposure can be altered using exposure-compensation (p. 51). In extreme lighting conditions, adjustments using exposure compensation may not produce the intended results in the portrait, or night-portrait mode. The camera-shake warning (p. 33) may appear in macro, landscape, sunset, or night-portrait modes.

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MACRO - used for close-up photography between 20 and 60 cm (0.7 - 2.0ft) from the CCD. The lens will automatically zoom to the macro position and cannot be changed. Because of parallax, the LCD monitor should be used to compose the picture. Full-time AF (p. 67) is employed. Available in the multi-function recording mode.

Black-and-white photo of a young child sitting on a beach, holding a rock (no text or symbols visible)

PORTRAIT - optimized to reproduce soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; longer focal lengths do not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background.

Person kayaking in water with a flagpole, no visible text or symbols

SPORTS ACTION - optimized to stop action. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection activates this mode when shooting moving subjects at a distance with a telephoto lens setting. Full-time AF (p. 67) is employed.

Black-and-white mountain landscape with a small human figure in a black triangle overlay (no text or symbols)

LANDSCAPE - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. With bright outdoor scenery, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection activates this mode with distant subjects a wide-angle lens setting. The flash will not fire in this mode. To use the flash, change the flash mode to fill flash.

Black-and-white beach scene with palm tree silhouette and cloudy sky (no text or symbols)

SUNSET - optimized to produce rich, warm sunsets. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection recognizes the warmth of the setting sun in a landscape photograph and activates this mode.

Black-and-white photo of a woman posing in front of a city skyline at night (no visible text or symbols)

NIGHT PORTRAIT - the flash and ambient exposures are balanced to reveal the subject and background in low light. Ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter may still be open for the background exposure. To take pictures of landscapes at night, set the flash mode to flash cancel (p. 32). Because the flash does not fire, exposures can be long. The use of a tripod is recommended. Available in the multi-function recording mode.

Display button - recording mode

The display 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, exposure-compensation, or macro mode is used, the monitor will automatically turn on. Subject Tracking AF, Full-time AF (p. 67), and the digital zoom are disabled when the monitor is off.

graph TD
    A["Full display"] --> B["Live image only"]
    B --> C["Display button"]
    C --> D["Monitor off"]
    D --> E["1600 STD."]
    E --> F["12"]

Flash modes

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

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

Red-eye reduction - multiple flashes are used 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.

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.

Side-by-side black-and-white photo of a woman with short blonde hair, wearing a white top, against a floral background (no text or symbols visible)

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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.

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 ~ 3.4m (1.6 ft. ~ 11.1 ft.)
Telephoto position	0.5m ~ 2.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 6.6 ft.)

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Flash signals

The orange flash lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of the flash. When the lamp blinks quickly, the flash is charging and the shutter will not release. The lamp glows steadily when the flash is charged and ready to fire.

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 flash lamp will blink slowly. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wide-angle. 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.

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Images can be viewed in the Quick View or playback modes. This section covers the basic operations in both modes. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 82.

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To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode dial to the playback position.

To view images from the auto-recording or multi-function recording modes, press the Quick View / delete button.

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Single-frame playback and histogram display

Mode indicator 1600 Image size (p. 46) STD Image quality (p. 46) Time of capture 14:20 2003.04.27[1] [0029/0078] 100-0056 [0029/0078] Aperture value Shutter speed 1/125 1600 F5.6 STD 0.0 Degree of exposure compensation (p. 51) White-balance setting (p. 62) Audio-track indicator (p. 82,83) Lock indicator (p. 88) DPOF indicator (p. 92) Frame number/ total number of images AWB ISOAUTO MLT20 Sensitivity setting (p. 64) Folder name 2003.04.27 100-0056 Folder number - image file number Histogram

The histogram shows the luminance distribution of the image from black (left) to white (right). The 256 vertical lines indicate the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure, but displays no color information.

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To switch between the single-frame play-back and histogram display, press the information button.

Viewing and deleting images

In Quick View or the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images.

To return to the recording mode from Quick View, p the menu button or shutter-release button partway Menu button Controller Quick View / Delete button

The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered.

To delete the 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.

Press the central button of the controller to delete the image.

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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.

graph TD
    A["Full display"] --> B["Index playback"]
    B --> C["Display button"]
    C --> D["Image only"]
    D --> E["Menu"]
    D --> F["QV/Hz"]
    D --> G["IOI"]

In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller will move the yellow border. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, voice-memo indicator, 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. 35), or an audio track or movie clip can be played by pressing the central button of the controller. When the display button is pressed again, the highlighted image will be displayed in the single-frame playback mode.

Display button - Quick View

Pressing the display button in Quick View switches between the full display and the image-only display.

Two grayscale coastal landscape photos showing rocky cliffs and water, with no visible text or symbols.

Enlarged playback

In single-frame playback in Quick View or the playback mode, a still image can be enlarged up to 6X in 0.2 increments for closer examination.

With the image to be magnified displayed, turn the zoom lever to the right (T) to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Turn the zoom lever to the right (T) to increase the image magnification. Turn the lever to the left (W) to decrease the magnification.

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Use the four-way keys of the controller to scroll the image. When scrolling, the arrows in the display will disappear when the edge of the image has been reached.

The display button switches between showing the full display and the image only.

To exit the enlarged playback mode, press the menu button.

The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. To set the drive mode, simply press the drive mode button (1) on the back of the camera until the appropriate mode is indicated.

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Data panel

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.

		Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 26).
		Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter. Used for self-portraits.
		Remote control - to release the shutter using the optional IR Remote Control RC-3. Used for self-portraits.
		Continuous advance - to take multiple images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held.
		Bracketing - to take a series of three images with differing exposures.

In auto-recording mode, the drive mode resets to single-frame advance each time the position of the mode dial is changed. In multi-function recording mode, the drive mode will remain in effect until changed on the menu or the camera is reset to its default settings.

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. When the drive mode is set to self-timer, the focus mode is changed from Subject Tracking AF to single-shot AF allowing the use of focus lock (p. 53). The self-timer is set with the drive-mode button (p. 38).

With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture so the subject is within the focus frames. 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. 53).

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, turn the mode dial to another position. The self-timer drive mode is reset to single-frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned off in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 98).

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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-lifes, 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 optional IR Remote Control RC-3 allows remote camera operation up to 5m (16 ft.) away. The remote control unit can also be used in movie and audio recording (p. 77). The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light.

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Place the camera on a tripod, and set the drive mode to remote control (p. 38). Arrange the camera and subject to compose the picture.

When setting up the camera, make sure the subject will fall within the focus frames. Focus lock cannot be used with the IR remote control. Focus area selection (p. 52) and manual focus (p. 67) can be used.

Point the emitter window of the remote control unit toward the camera and 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 (1) will blink once before the picture is taken. When the delay button is pressed, the self-timer lamp will blink for two seconds before the picture is taken.

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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 1.2 fps with the shutter FX on (p. 103), or 1.5 fps with it off. Date imprinting lowers the frame rate. The continuous-advance mode is set with the drive-mode button (p. 38).

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. TIFF images (p. 46) cannot be captured. The built-in flash can be used, but the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must recharge between frames. Date-imprinting (p. 49) also reduces the rate of capture.

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 26). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock onto the subject and set the exposure for the series. Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (1) to begin taking pictures; focus is locked with the first frame.

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

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Quality\Size	2272 X 1764	1600 X 1200	1280 X 960	640 X 480
Fine	3	7	11	36
Standard	7	14	20	57
Economy	14	25	36	80

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. 38). Brackets cannot be made with TIFF images (p. 46).

The order of the bracket series is normal exposure, underexposure, and overexposure. The exposure bracket can be made in 0.3, 0.5, or 1.0 Ev increments (p. 73). The larger the number, the greater the difference in exposure between the images in the bracketed series.

Normal Under Over 0.3 Ev bracket

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Close-up of fern fronds with visible venation, labeled '1.0 Ev bracket' (no other text or symbols)

Immediately after selecting the bracketing drive mode with the drive-mode button, a selection screen is displayed so that the bracking increment can be set. Press the left/right keys of the controller (1) to select the bracketing increment. Press the central button of the controller (2) to set the value. To change the increment, select the bracketing drive mode again with the drive-mode button. After the bracketing increment is set, the left/right controller keys are used for exposure compensation (p. 51)

Close-up of a camera interface with two circular adjustment knobs labeled 1 and 2, set against a palm leaf background (no readable text or symbols)

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 26). Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock onto the subject and set the exposure 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. Focus is locked with the first frame.

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Number of frames in bracketing series

Frame counter

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The remaining number of frames in the bracket series is displayed on the monitor next to the bracketing icon. If the memory 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. If the red low-battery indicator appears, the bracketing drive mode is disabled. The flash cannot be used with the bracketing drive mode.

When using exposure compensation (p. 51), 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.

Navigating the auto-recording mode menu

In auto-recording mode, the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller (2) are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button 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.

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 central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.

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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.

Basic		Settings made with the auto-recording menu will remain in effect until changed or the camera is reset to its default settings (p. 104).
Image size	2272 X 1764	Image size - to set the pixel resolution of the images. Image size affects the size of the image file.
	1600 X 1200
	1280 X 960
	640 X 480	Image quality - to set the rate of compression of the images. Image quality affects the size of the image file.
Quality	TIFF	Digital zoom - the digital zoom can be turned off or on.
	Fine
	Standard
	Economy
Digital zoom	On	Date imprinting - to imprint the date of capture on each image when it is recorded.
	Off
Date imprinting	On	Instant playback - to display a still image immediately after it is captured.
	Off
Instant playback	10 seconds
	2 seconds
	Off

Read the following sections for more details on these options and settings. Changes made to the menu will affect the multi-function recording mode. All of these functions appear on the multi-function recording mode menu.

Image size and image quality

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.

LCD monitor	Number of pixels (hor. X vert.)
2272	2272 X 1764
1600	1600 X 1200
1280	1280 X 960
640	640 X 480

1600 STD.

TIFF

FINE

STD.

ECON.

A high-quality TIFF image.

Fine - high-quality JPEG image.

Standard - the default setting. (JPEG)

Economy - the smallest file sizes. (JPEG)

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 economical use of the memory card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality is sufficient for normal usage. The TIFF mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest image files. A status bar is displayed when large images are saved.

File formats vary with the image quality setting. TIFF images are saved as a TIFF file. The fine, standard, and economy settings are formatted as a JPEG file. TIFF, fine, standard, and economy files can be recorded as color or monochrome images (p. 70) in the multi-function recording mode.

Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are displayed on the LCD monitor. Image size and quality must be reset manually. See navigating the auto-recording mode menu section on page 44. In multi-function recording mode, image size and quality are controlled in the basic section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 56).

If image size or quality are changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can contain images with differing sizes and qualities. The number of images that can be stored on a memory 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.

Quality\Size	2272 X 1764	1600 X 1200	1280 X 960	640 X 480
TIFF	12.0MB	5.8MB	3.7MB	950KB
Fine	2.0MB	1.0MB	650KB	210KB
Standard	1.0MB	550KB	350KB	130KB
Economy	550KB	300KB	200KB	90KB
Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card.
TIFF	1	2	3	14
Fine	7	14	22	69
Standard	14	27	39	100
Economy	27	47	69	150

Camera Notes

The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory card at the camera's image quality and size settings. If the settings are changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate 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 those settings may allow more images to be saved to the card.

Digital zoom

The digital zoom is activated on the auto-recording mode menu (p. 44) and in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 56). The digital zoom extends the power of the telephoto position of the optical zoom by up to 4X in 0.1X increments. The transition between the optical zoom and digital zoom is seamless. When the digital zoom is active, the image magnification is displayed on the monitor and the focus frames change to a single focus area. The autofocus mode is set to single-shot AF (p. 65). The digital zoom is canceled if the LCD monitor is turned off.

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The digital zoom is operated by the zoom lever (1). Turn the lever right (T) to zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens. When the digital zoom activates, the image magnification will be displayed on the monitor. Only the LCD monitor will show the effect of the digital zoom; the viewfinder will not. Turn the lever left (W) to zoom out.

Digital zoom images are interpolated to the set image size. Some loss of quality to images taken with the digital zoom may be evident.

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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 auto-recording mode menu (p. 44) and with the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 56).

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Date-imprinting indicator

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. 98).

01.05.2003

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 Quick View or playback mode, or on a computer with the DiMAGE Viewer software.

Instant playback

An image can be displayed on the monitor after it is captured. When used with the continuous-advance drive mode (p. 38), thumbnails of the last six images in the series will be displayed.

Instant playback is activated with auto-recording mode menu (p. 44) and with the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 56). A playback period of two or ten seconds can be selected. When used with voice memo, the audio recording will begin after the image is played back.

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To cancel the playback and save the image before the end of the playback period, press the shutter-release button partway down.

Camera Notes

Single still images can be previewed immediately after being captured without instant playback active. Simply continue to hold the shutter-release button down after taking the picture to display the image. Release the shutter button to end the playback.

Exposure compensation

The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±2E_v in 1/3 increments. For information on the use of exposure compensation, see page 74. In auto-recording mode, exposure compensation is reset when the mode dial is moved to another position. In multi-function recording mode exposure compensation will remain in effect until it has been reset.

Exposure compensation must be set before the image is captured. When making adjustments to exposure, the amount of compensation is shown next to the exposure-compensation indicator 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 indicator will remain on the data panel and LCD monitor as a warning.

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To adjust the exposure, press the left or right controller key (1); the exposure-compensation screen will appear.

Use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to adjust the exposure-compensation value. Changes to exposure are visible in the live image.

Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the central button of the controller to set the adjustment.

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Focus area selection

Individual focus areas can be selected in the auto recording and multi-function recording modes. In the multi-function recording mode, focus area selection can also be used with Subject Tracking AF, see page 66.

Press and hold the central button of the controller until the Area-AF frame lines change to the spot-focus-area display. Press and hold the controller again to return to the Area-AF frame lines.

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Use the four-way key of the controller to highlight the desired autofocus area; the active area is blue.

Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) or press the central button of the controller (2) to select the area; the other four areas will disappear. Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

Once a focus area is selected, it will remain active even after the picture has been taken. Only when a focus area has been selected, can the controller be used for other camera operations.

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Press the central button of the controller to display all five focus areas. To use another focus area, repeat the procedure. Press and hold the central button of the controller about one second to return to the Area AF focus frames.

Focus lock

Focus lock prevents the AF system from focusing. This can be used with off-center subjects or when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing (p. 27).

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When using focus area selection, place the active focus area on the subject. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down; the active focus area will turn red and the other areas will disappear. The focus signal should turn white to indicate the focus is locked.

When using single-shot AF with Area AF in the multi-function recording mode, place the subject in the focus frames and press the shutter-release button partway down. The focus frames will disappear and a red AF sensor will indicate the point of focus.

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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.

The focus signal 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 locked.

Focus icon: red Focus lamp: blinking

Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.

MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING

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 sections 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.

Minolta history

In the center of the Sakai plant in Japan is Okina bridge. In the 15th century, Sakai was a very prosperous free city, and Okina bridge spanned the moat at one of the entrances into the walled town. For centuries, this bridge carried pilgrims on their way to two of Japan's sacred places: the mountain monastery of Koyasan and the great Shinto shrine, Kumano Taisha.

The bridge in the courtyard dates from 1855. In 1968, Minolta offered to remove and preserve the bridge when the city government announced they would fill in the moat for a planned highway. The bridge now spans a specially constructed goldfish pond. The writing on the stone bollard at the front of the bridge prohibits vehicles from crossing.

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Multi-function recording mode display

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a. Digital-subject-program indicator (p. 29)
b. Microphone indicator
c. Mode indicator
d. Flash-mode indicator (p. 32)
e. Flash-compensation display (p. 68)
f. Sharpness, contrast, and color-saturation compensation displays (p. 70)
g. White-balance indicator (p. 62)
h. Exposure-compensation display (p. 51)
i. Exposure-mode indicator (p. 58)
j. Metering-mode indicator (p. 68)
k. Camera-shake warning (p. 33)

I. Shutter-speed display
m. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 64)
n. Aperture display
o. Focus signal (p. 27, 53)
p. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 50)
q. Frame counter (p. 12, 45)
r. Drive-mode indicator (p. 38)
s. Image-quality indicator (p. 44)
t. Image-size display (p. 44)
u. Digital-zoom display (p. 48)
v. Color-mode indicator (p. 70)

1. Focus frame
2. Spot metering area (p. 68)
3. Spot focus areas (p. 52)

Navigating the multi-function recording mode menu

In the multi-function recording mode, the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller (2) are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button 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 menu 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.

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 central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.

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

Basic		Custom 2
Exposure mode	Program	Color mode	Natural Color
	Aperture priority		Vivid Color
	Shutter priority		B&W
	Manual		Sepia
Image size	2272 X 1764	Digi FX ctrl	Sharpness
	1600 X 1200		Contrast
	1280 X 960		COL Saturation
	640 X 480	Voice memo	On / Off
Quality	TIFF	Date imprinting	On / Off
	Fine	Instant playback	10 sec.
	Standard		2 sec.
	Economy		Off
White balance	Cust.set
	CustRecall
	Auto
	Preset
CameraSensitivity	100 - 800 ISO
	Auto
Custom 1
Focus mode	AF-single		Use the left/right keys to select the setting and the central button to enter the setting.
	Tracking AF
	Manual
Full-time AF	On / Off
Flash compensation	±2.0
Metering mode	Multi-segment
	Center weighted
	Spot
Digital zoom	On / Off

Refer to the auto-recording mode section for details on image size (p. 44), image quality (p. 44), digital zoom (p. 48), date imprinting (p. 49), and instant playback (p. 50).

Exposure modes

Programmed AE - P

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. This exposure mode is also used in the auto-recording mode, but the exposure-mode indicator is not displayed.

Aperture priority - A

The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure the correct exposure. When aperture priority is selected, the aperture value on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow A

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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 mode is set to flash cancel. Fill-flash and fill-flash with red-eye reduction can be selected (p. 32).

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Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the aperture. The aperture value can be changed in half stop increments. Press the shutter-release button to activate the exposure system; the corresponding shutter speed will be displayed on the monitor.

Because the maximum aperture is not the same at the wide-angle and 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.

Shutter priority - S

The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. When shutter priority is selected, the shutter speed on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow icon

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appears next to it. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the shutter speed is fixed at the last setting and cannot be changed. The flash mode is set to flash cancel. Fill-flash and fill-flash with red-eye reduction can be selected (p. 32).

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

The shutter speed can be set between 1/1000 and 15 seconds. If the shutter speed is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display will turn red on the monitor.

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.

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The changes made to the exposure will be visible in the live image on the monitor. The monitor shutter-speed and aperture display will turn red if the image is underexposed or overexposed by more than 3 Ev. 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 focuses.

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. 56). The flash mode is set to flash cancel. Fill-flash and fill-flash with red-eye reduction can be selected (p. 32), but the live image will not reflect the flash exposure.

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Use the up/down keys of the controller to change the shutter speed.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to change the aperture.

Bulb exposures

Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode. Exposures up to fifteen seconds can be made. A tripod is recommended for bulb exposures. The camera's exposure system cannot be used to calculate bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is recommended.

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Use the down key of the controller (1) to decrease the shutter speed below 15 seconds until “bulb” is displayed.

Set the aperture using the left/right keys of the controller (2).

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

The monitors will be blank during the exposure. Releasing the shutter button will end the exposure. Noise reduction processing is applied to the image after the exposure. Noise reduction can be canceled in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 98).

The optional remote control RC-3 can be used to eliminate the risk of camera shake. Set the drive mode to remote control with the drive mode button (p. 38). While pointing the remote control toward the front of the camera, press and release either button to begin the exposure; the delay button begins the exposure after two seconds. Press either button again to end it.

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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 indicator 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. 56).

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 results with the daylight and cloudy settings.

To apply a preset white-balance setting, select preset from the white balance option in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu; the preset setting screen will open.

Daylight - for outdoor and sunlit subjects.

Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes.

Tungsten - for incandescent lighting: household filament light bulbs.

Fluorescent - for fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.

Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to select the preset setting, an indicator is displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen and the live image shows the effect of the white-balance setting. Press the central button of the controller (2) to apply the setting.

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Custom White Balance

Custom white-balance 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 must be neutral. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal surface and can easily be carried in a camera bag.

To calibrate the camera, select custom set from the white balance option in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu; the custom white-balance calibration screen will open.

Fill the image area with a white object; the object does not need to be in focus. Press the central button of the controller to make the calibration or press the menu button

to cancel the routine. The live view will show the effect of the new white balance setting.

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 is required again, select custom recall from the white-balance option of the menu; the last custom white-balance setting will be applied to the camera. The same custom white-balance setting is made and accessed from both the multi-function recording mode and the movie mode.

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Calibration screen

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. 56).

The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 100 and 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.

A specific sensitivity setting can be selected. 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. An ISO setting of 400 or 800 may allow the camera to be hand-held in low-light conditions without the need of a flash. The affect of noise with exposures of one second or longer is reduced by the noise-reduction function in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 98).

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 ~ 3.4m (1.6 ft. ~ 11.1 ft.)	0.5m ~ 2.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 6.6 ft.)
100	0.5m ~ 2.4m (1.6 ft. ~ 7.9 ft.)	0.5m ~ 1.4m (1.6 ft. ~ 4.6 ft.)
200	0.5m ~ 3.4m (1.6 ft. ~ 11.1 ft.)	0.5m ~ 2.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 6.6 ft.)
400	0.5m ~ 4.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 15.7 ft.)	0.5m ~ 2.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.2 ft.)
800	0.5m ~ 6.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 22.2 ft.)	0.5m ~ 4.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 13.2 ft.)

Focus modes

This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is set in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 56).

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 27. In these situations the camera can be manually focused.

Single-shot AF

Single-shot AF focuses on the subject and locks the focus position. This focus mode is ideal for static subjects. Because the focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, single-shot AF can be used when the subject is outside the focus frames, or when a special focusing situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing. For more on focus lock, see page 53. The self-timer and remote control drive mode (p. 38) uses single-shot AF.

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Subject Tracking AF

Place the subject within the Area-AF focus frames and press the shutter-release button partway down; Subject Tracking AF will lock onto the subject and follow the subject's movement in three-dimensional space through the focus area; the AF sensors are displayed to indicate the subject. Subject Tracking AF will not work with fast moving subjects. This is the primary focus mode in the auto-recording mode.

Subject Tracking AF will automatically switch to single-shot AF under very low lighting conditions. Single-shot AF is used with the self-timer and remote control drive mode (p. 38), the digital zoom, or when the monitor is turned off (p. 31).

Subject Tracking AF with Focus Area Selection

In the multi-function recording mode, focus area selection (p. 52) can be used with Subject Tracking AF. Press and hold the central button of the controller to activate the spot-focus-area display.

Use the four-way key of the controller to highlight the desired autofocus area; the active area is blue.

Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to select the area and active the subject lock; the other four areas disappear and the subject lock indicator (2) is displayed.

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Subject Tracking AF will follow the subject if it moves or the camera is panned. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

Once a focus area is selected, it will remain active even after the picture has been taken. Press the central button of the controller to display all five focus areas. To use another focus area, repeat the procedure. Only when a focus area has been selected, can the controller be used for other camera operations. Press and hold the central button of the controller about one second to return to the Area AF focus frames.

Manual focus

The camera can be focused manually. When focusing, the monitor image is automatically magnified so that image sharpness can be judged. Manual focus is disabled when the monitor is turned off.

Use the up/down controller keys to focus. When focusing, the monitor image is automatically magnified by a maximum of 2.5X depending on the digital zoom setting; the focusing scale shows approximate distance. The live image returns to normal after two seconds, when zooming, or when the shutter-release button is pressed part-way down.

When using the shutter-priority, aperture-priority, or manual exposure modes (p. 58) with manual focus, press the central button of the controller to switch between using the up/down keys to focus or to adjust the exposure. The active function is indicated in blue.

Full-time AF

With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems 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. 56).

When the monitor is turned off or 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. Full-time AF is always used with the macro subject program as well as the sports action subject program in the auto-recording mode (p. 30).

Flash compensation

Flash compensation increases or decreases the flash exposure in reference to the ambient exposure by as much as 2 Ev. For information on the use of flash compensation, see page 74.

Select the flash compensation option on the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu. Use the up/down keys to adjust the degree of compensation (1). Press the central controller button to set this value (2). If any value other than 0.0 is set, an icon will be displayed on the monitor and data panel as a warning.

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Metering modes

The icons indicating the metering modes are displayed on the monitor. The metering mode is set in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 56).

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.

Center weighted: a traditional metering method in film cameras. The system measures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region.

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 spot-metering mode will remain active.

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Voice memo allows a fifteen second audio track to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated in the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording menu (p. 56). When the function is active, the microphone indicator is displayed on the data panel and LCD monitor. 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 stop the recording before the total time has elapsed, press the central button of the controller (2).

When used with the continuous-advance or bracketing drive modes (p. 38) the audio file is attached to the last frame of the series. The voice memo can be played back in Quick View or the playback mode (p. 82). Images with voice-memo audio tracks have the audio-track indicator displayed with them.

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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. For best results, hold the camera approximately 20cm (8in) from your mouth.

Color Mode

The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white. This must be set before the image is recorded. The color mode is set in the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 56). The live image on the monitor reflects the selected color mode. The color mode has no effect on image file size.

Natural Color reproduces the colors in the scene faithfully. This mode uses no monitor indicator when active. Vivid Color increases the saturation of the colors in the scene. Black & White produces neutral monochrome images. The sepia mode creates warm-tone monochrome images.

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Digital Effects Control

Changes in color, sharpness, contrast, and saturation can be made using the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 56). These imaging controls give photographers the ability to maximize the image information at the scene.

Any changes made with these functions are applied to the live image on the monitor. Changes made may be difficult to see on the monitor. However, when viewed with a computer, the changes will be evident. The sharpness, contrast, and color-saturation levels must be set before the image is recorded. These functions can be used individually or in combination. Turning the camera off will not reset these functions.

S+	Sharpness - to accent or soften details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (-).
Q+	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 (-).

To change sharpness, contrast, or saturation, select the appropriate setting from the Digital Effects Control option in the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording mode menu; the setting screen will open.

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Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to select the sharpness, contrast, or saturation level; an indicator is displayed and the live image shows the effect of each setting. Press the central button of the controller (2) to apply the setting.

If sharpness, contrast, or saturation are set to any setting other than normal, an indicator will be displayed on the monitor indicating an increase (+) or decrease (−) in the quality selected.

Contrast: low Normal Contrast: high Sharpness: soft Sharpness: hard

A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY

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 and the furthest object in focus. The larger the aperture value, the greater the depth of field and the longer the shutter speed needed to make the exposure. The smaller the aperture value, 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 portraits use a shallow depth of field (small aperture value) to separate the subject from the background.

Black-and-white photo of a stone arch bridge over a canal, with people and trees in the background (no visible text or symbols)

Black-and-white photo of a smiling child on a sandy beach holding a small object, with no visible text or symbols.

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.

Black-and-white photo of a cascading waterfall surrounded by rocks, with no visible text or symbols.

Swimmer performing a stroke in a pool, creating dynamic water splashes (no text or symbols visible)

The change in aperture and shutter speed is not apparent in the live image. For critical work, take a test photograph at the set aperture or shutter speed and view the result in Quick View. The image can be deleted if not acceptable and another test image can be taken at a different setting.

What is an Ev?

Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one Ev adjusts the exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of two.

+2.0 Ev	4X as much light
+1.0 Ev	2X as much light
±0.0 Ev	Calculated exposure
-1.0 Ev	1/2 as much light
-2.0 Ev	1/4 as much light

Using exposure and flash compensation

Sometimes the camera's exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions, exposure compensation can compensate for this. 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 the example on the right, the dark water caused the camera to over-expose the image making it too bright and washed-out. By compensating the exposure, detail is brought out in the leaves, and the stones and water appear richer.

Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. For example, when using the fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows on the subject caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation can change the ratio between the highlights and shadows. The fill-flash will affect the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the sun. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the shadows will receive less light and be deeper, but will have detail that would be lost without the flash. Increasing the flash output by using a positive Ev setting will soften or eliminate shadows.

Black and white close-up of scattered white maple leaves on a dark background (no text or symbols)

Camera exposure

Black and white close-up of scattered maple leaves on a dark background (no text or symbols)

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Black and white photo of scattered maple leaves on a dark background (no text or symbols)

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Side profile of a woman with short blonde hair wearing a white top, set against a blurred outdoor background (no text or symbols visible)

Positive compensation

Black-and-white photo of a woman with short hair wearing a light-colored top, standing outdoors near foliage (no text or symbols visible)

No compensation

Black-and-white photo of a person with short hair wearing a light-colored top, standing outdoors near foliage (no text or symbols visible)

Negative compensation

Black-and-white photo of a person with short blonde hair wearing a light-colored top, standing outdoors near foliage (no text or symbols visible)

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MOVIE AND AUDIO RECORDING

Recording audio

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Audio can be recorded without an image. About 30 minutes of audio can be stored on a 16MB memory card. Audio is recorded at approximately 8KB/s. A maximum of 180 minutes can be recorded at one time; the optional AC adapter is required for long recordings.

Turn the mode dial to the audio-recording position (1); a blue screen is displayed. In stand-by, the monitor and data panel show the approximate recording time available. Above the data panel frame counter (2), the unit of the remaining time is displayed: M - minute, S - second.

Recording audio. Press shutter to stop.

To begin recording, press and release the shutter button (3). The frame counter will display the remaining recording time. The recording will stop when the shutter-release button is pressed again or the remaining time has elapsed.

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. For best results, hold the camera approximately 20cm (8in) from your mouth.

Camera Notes

When turning the camera on, the lens can be prevented from extending. Turn the zoom lever to the left and hold when turning the mode dial from off to the audio recording position.

Recording movies

This camera can record digital video with sound. Total recording time varies with the image size, see the navigating the movie menu section on page 78. In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled, see the notes section on page 77.

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Before recording, the data-panel and monitor frame counters will show the maximum time in seconds that can be recorded on the next movie clip.

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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. 26). Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus (2). Press the shutter-release button all the way down and release to start recording.

Black-and-white photo of a person riding a bicycle outdoors, captured at 0:27 with no visible text or symbols.

During recording, the focus is fixed, but a stepless 4X digital zoom is available. 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.

Countdown in seconds

Recording indicator

Notes on movie recording

In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled, see chart. Image size, white balance, and movie mode can be selected with the movie menu.

When the red low-battery indicator appears (p. 16), power is insufficient for movie recording. The writing speed of the memory card in use may prevent an entire movie clip from being recorded.

Focus mode – Single-shot AF (fixed)

Autofocus area – Area AF focus frames (fixed)

Exposure mode – Program (fixed)

Metering mode – Multi-segment (fixed)

Camera sensitivity – Auto (fixed)

Digital zoom – 4X (fixed)

Exposure compensation – Available (p. 51)

Flash – Disabled

Digital subject programs – Disabled

Remote movie and audio recording with the RC-3

The RC-3 remote control (sold separately) can be used to record movie clips and audio tracks (p. 75) from up to 5m (16ft) away. Simply point the remote control toward the camera and use the release or delay button to start and stop the recording.

When the release or delay button is pressed, the self-timer lamp (1) will blink before the camera starts to record; there is a two second delay when the delay button is used before the lamp glows to indicate recording. Both buttons will stop the recording when pressed; the self-timer lamp will blink to confirm the operation. The remote control may not operate with backlit subjects or under fluorescent light.

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Navigating the movie menu

In auto-recording mode, the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller (2) are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button 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.

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 central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.

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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.

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Image size not only affects the resolution of the movie image, but also changes the maximum length of the movie clip. The recording rate for a 320 X 240 size movie is approximately 340 KB/sec, and approximately 85 KB/sec for a 160 X 120 movie. Recording time is only limited by the capacity of the memory card. A 16 MB memory card can contain approximately 41 seconds of digital video recorded at 320 X 240 or 150 seconds at 160 X 120.

The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Standard produces a normal movie clip. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to record under low light levels; camera sensitivity will automatically increase in low light. Image quality can be lower with Night Movies because of the higher sensitivity.

Direct Video

Direct Video allows the camera to record movies to a video or DVD deck. The only limit to recording time is the capacity of the tape or disk. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards (p. 106). The video-output setting can be checked and set in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 98). When Direct Video is active, no data is recorded to the camera's memory card. Auto power save (p. 16) is disabled.

Active the Direct Video function on the movie menu; a message will appear. Direct Video can be canceled by pressing the central button of the controller.

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Insert the small plug of the AV cable into the camera's AV-out terminal (1). Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video and audio input terminals on the television or video or DVD deck (2). The yellow plug is for the video output. The white plug is for the monaural audio output.

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Illustration of two connected electrical plugs with a triangular connector (no text or symbols)

VHS

If recording PAL video, the monitor will turn off when the cable is attached to the camera. Use the television monitor or the camera's viewfinder to frame the subject.

To start, pause, or stop recording, use the video or DVD deck's controls. Refer to the unit's instruction manual.

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The zoom lever controls the optical and digital zoom. The camera's viewfinder will not show the effect of the digital zoom. The television or monitor should be used.

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The camera can be focused periodically by pressing the shutter button partway down. The AF system does not continually focus when the button is pressed and held so the operation should be repeated as the subject distances changes.

Changes to exposure can be made with exposure compensation (p. 51) and changes to white balance and the movie mode can be made with the movie menu. Before activating exposure compensation or the movie menu, pause the video deck. Restart the deck after the changes have been made.

For long recordings, the use of the optional AC adapter (p. 17) is recommended over batteries. The display button can turn the camera monitor off when recording NTSC video to save power.

Turn the Direct Video function off using the movie menu. Movie clips cannot be recorded to the memory card if Direct Video is on. If the mode dial is turned to another position, Direct Video is turned off.

Shooting tips

A separate microphone can be used to record the audio track of the video recording. Disconnect the white audio plug of the AV cable from the television or video deck. Connect a microphone directly to the deck. Refer to the deck's and microphone's instruction manual for the connection procedure.

The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 34 through 37. This section covers how to playback movie clips and audio tracks as well as the advanced function on the playback menu.

Camera Notes

When turning the camera on, the lens can be prevented from extending. Turn the zoom lever to the left and hold when turning the mode dial from off to the playback position.

Playing back voice memos and audio captions

Voice memos (p. 69) and audio captions (p. 89) can be played back in Quick View and the playback mode. When one of these audio tracks is attached to a still image, the audio-track indicator will be displayed at the bottom of the monitor.

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Press the central button of the controller to start the audio playback.

Playback time is displayed on a bar at the top of the image. The display will return to Quick View or the playback mode when the audio track finishes.

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Press the menu button to cancel the playback.

During playback, the up/down keys of the controller adjust the volume.

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Playing back movies and audio recordings

Movie clips and audio recordings are played back the same way. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie or audio file; audio files are displayed with a blue screen.

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Press the center of the controller to play back a movie or audio file.

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Press the controller to pause the movie or audio playback; press the controller again to resume the playback.

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During playback, the up/down keys adjust the volume and the left/right keys rewind and fast forward the recording.

Press the display button to view the movie with or without the guidance bar.

To cancel the playback, press the menu button.

Navigating the playback-mode menu

In the playback mode, the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller (2) are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button 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 menu 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.

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 central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.

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Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. To return to the play-back mode, press the menu button.

Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the menu options and their settings.

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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.

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

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

The menu button cancels the screen and any operation made.

The garbage-can icon indicates the image is selected for deletion.

The printer icon indicates the image is selected for DPOF printing. The number of copies is shown on the right.

The key icon indicates the image is locked or selected to be locked.

The check icon indicates the image is selected for the slide show or to be copied.

Press the central button of the controller to complete the operation.

Indicators may be displayed on the right of each index image to indicate movie, audio, and E-mail copy files.

Movie file

E-mail copy file

Audio file

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

Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be deleted in the basic section of the playback-mode menu (p. 84). Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing "Yes" will execute the operation, "No" will cancel the operation. The delete option has three settings:

This frame	The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted.
All frames	All unlocked files will be deleted.
Marked frames	To delete multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the first file to be deleted. Pressing the up key will mark the thumbnail with the garbage-can icon. To deselect a file for deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the garbage-can icon will disappear. Continue until all the files to be deleted are marked. Press the central button of 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 files.

The delete function will only erase unlocked files. Locked files must be unlocked before they can be deleted.

Auto rotate

Auto rotate displays orients vertical image so they can be viewed without having to turn the camera sideways. This function affects the playback and Quick View modes, but not instant playback. Auto rotate is disabled in the basic section of the playback-mode menu (p. 84).

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Locking files

Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback-mode menu functions or the QV/delete button. However, the formatting function (p. 100) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images and audio recordings should be locked. The lock function is in the basic section of the playback menu (p. 84). The lock option has four settings:

This frame	The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be locked.
All frames	All files on the memory card will be locked.
Marked frames	To lock or unlock multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the file to be locked. Pressing the up key will mark the file with the key icon. To unlock a file, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the key icon will disappear. Continue until all the files to be locked are marked. Press the central button of the controller to lock the marked thumbnails, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.
Unlock all	All files on the memory card will be unlocked.

Audio captioning

A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function will also replace a voice-memo audio track recorded with an image. Audio captions cannot be attached to movie clips, nor can they over rewrite audio recordings.

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Display the image to which the audio caption will be attached. If the image is locked, unlock it using the basic section of the playback menu (p. 84).

On the playback menu, highlight the enter setting in the audio-caption option.

Press the central button of the controller (1) to start recording. If an audio track is already attached to the image, a confirmation screen will appear. Choosing and entering “Yes” will start the audio caption recording replacing the previous audio track. “No” will cancel the audio-caption operation.

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A bar graph and the frame counter displays the remaining recording time. The audio caption can be stopped during the fifteen-second recording period by pressing the central button of the controller (1).

Slide Show

The custom 1 section of the playback-mode menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images on the memory card in order.

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Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the slide show presentation.

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To cancel the presentation, press the menu button.

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The presentation can be viewed without image information. Before opening the playback menu, press the display button to turn off the information display.

Menu options	Settings
Slide show	Enter	To start the slide-show presentation. Pressing the central button of the controller will pause the presentation. During the slide show, press the menu button to stop the presentation and return to the playback-mode menu.
Playback	All frames	To select all the images on the memory card to be displayed in the slide-show presentation.
	Marked Frames	To select specific images 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.

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 memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory-card slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically created on the memory card to store it (p. 114).

Creating a DPOF Print Order

The DPOF-set menu option is used to create an order for standard prints from still images on the memory card. Single, multiple, or all images can be printed. Print orders are created in the custom 2 section of the playback-mode menu (p. 84). The print menu option has four settings:

This frame	To create a DPOF file for the displayed or highlighted image.
All frames	To create a DPOF file for all images on the memory card.
Marked frames	To chose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies of 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 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 central button of the controller to create the DPOF file, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.
Cancel all	To delete the DPOF file.

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 required number of copies. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images recorded afterwards will not be included in the order.

DPOF files created with another camera will be canceled. After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file will still remain on the memory card and must be canceled manually.

Ordering an Index Print

To create an index print of all the images on the card, 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 on the card 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.

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Camera Notes

DPOF files and images can be printed directly from the camera, see page 118.

Copy and E-mail Copy

The copy function makes exact copies of image, audio, or movie files and can store the copied data on another memory card. E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X 120 (QVGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. If an economy image is selected for E-mail Copy, the image quality will not change. E-mail copies can only be copied to the original card. The copy functions are selected in the custom 2 section of the playback-mode menu (p. 84).

When a copy function is used, a folder is created for the files (p. 114); copy files are placed in a folder with a name ending in CP, and E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in EM. Images with voice memos are copied with their audio files. Copies of locked images are unlocked. DPOF information is not copied.

The copy and E-mail copy functions have two menu options:

This frame

To copy the file displayed or highlighted in playback mode.

Marked frames

To copy single or multiple files. When selected, the frame-selection screen will appear; highlight the file 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 a file to be copied, highlight the selected thumbnail and press the down key; the check icon will disappear. Continue until all the files to be copied are marked. Press the central button of the controller to continue, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.

Up to 14.5 MB of data can be copied. 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 amount of data can be converted into E-mail copies depends on the free space remaining on the memory card and the image size of the copy. The image size of the E-mail copy is selected in the custom 2 section of the playback menu (p. 84).

Copy

When the image(s) to be copied are selected, a screen with four messages is displayed. The messages are highlighted during the copying procedure.

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When the change-card message is highlighted, remove the camera's memory card and insert the card to which the image should be copied. Press the central button of the controller to continue or the menu button to cancel the copy operation.

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After 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 central controller button to return to the menu.

E-mail Copy

Before starting the E-mail copy routine, select the image size of the copy in the custom 2 section of the playback menu (p. 84). Two sizes are available: 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X 120 (QVGA).

When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected, the copy routine will begin and a screen will appear indicating the name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central button of the controller to return to the menu. The same folder is used to store e-mail copies until the number of images exceed 9,999.

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Camera Notes

The copy-unsuccessful message will appear when one or all of the images could not be copied. Check the memory card to see which files were copied and then repeat the procedure for the uncopied images.

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. 98).

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1. Turn off the television and the camera.
2. Insert the small plug of the AV cable into the camera's AV-out terminal.
3. Plug the other end of the AV cable into the video and audio input terminals on the television. The yellow plug is for the video output. The white plug is for the monaural audio output.
4. Turn the television on.
5. Change the television to the video channel.
6. Turn the camera's mode dial to the playback position. 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.
7. View images as described in the playback section.

SETUP MODE

The setup mode is used to control the camera's functions and operation. The navigating the setup menu section covers the operation of the menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings.

Camera Notes

When turning the camera on, the lens can be prevented from extending. Turn the zoom lever to the left and hold when turning the mode dial from off to the setup position.

Minolta History

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Innovation and creativity has always been a driving force behind Minolta products. The Electro-zoom X was purely an exercise in camera design. It was unveiled at Photokina in Germany in 1966.

The Electro-zoom X was an electronically controlled aperture-priority mechanical SLR with a built-in 30 - 120mm f/3.5 zoom lens giving twenty 12 X 17mm images on a roll of 16mm film. The shutter-release button and battery chamber are located in the grip. Only a few prototypes were built making it one of Minolta's rarest cameras.

Navigating the setup menu

To access the menu, simply turn the mode dial to the setup position. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting.

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 menu 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.

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. If "Enter" is displayed, press the central button to continue.

Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting.

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

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LCD monitor brightness

The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is opened from the basic section of the setup menu (p. 98); the lens will extend if retracted. Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to adjust the brightness, the monitor image will change accordingly. Press the central button of the controller (2) to set the brightness level.

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Formatting memory cards

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

The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a memory 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 memory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card.

When the format option is selected and entered in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 98), 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.

If the card-not-recognized message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be formatted. A memory card used in another camera may also 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

To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if no operation is made within a certain period. The length of the auto-power-save period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. When the camera is connected to a computer, the auto-power-save period is fixed at ten minutes.

Language

The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in the basic section of the setup menu.

File number (#) memory

If file number memory is selected, when 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 number will be 0001. File number memory is activated in the custom 1 section of the setup menu.

If file number memory is active and the memory 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.

Folder name

All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names come in two formats, standard and date.

Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named 100MLT20. The first three digits are the folder's serial number, which will increase by one each time a new folder is created. The next three letters refer to Minolta, and the last two numbers indicate the camera used; 20 indicates a DiMAGE F200.

A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is followed by one register for the year, two register for the month, and two registers for the day: 101YMMDD. The folder 10130412 was created in 2003 on April 12th.

100MLT20

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With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded a new folder with the day's date will be created. All images recorded that day will be placed in that folder. Images recorded on a different day will be placed in a new folder with the corresponding date. If the file number memory function is off (p. 101), when a new folder is created, the serial number in the image-file name is reset to 0001. If file number memory function is on, the serial number in the image-file will be one greater than the last image saved. For more information on folder organization and file names, see page 114.

Audio signals

Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The audio signals can be turn off in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 98). The tone of the signal can also be changed; signal 1 is mechanical and signal 2 is electrical.

Shutter FX

When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The sound effect can be turn off in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 98). Three shutter effects are available; signal 1 is mechanical, signal 2 is electrical, and custom for a personalized effect. The mechanical shutter sound was taken from the legendary Minolta CLE, a compact rangefinder that represents the pinnacle of the development of the Leitz-Minolta CL.

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Press shutter button to record. Microphone Recording audio. Press shutter to stop.

Remaining recording time

To record a custom shutter effect, select custom record from the shutter FX option on the menu. Messages will appear during the routine. Press the shutter-release button to begin the recording of the shutter sound effect.

During the recording, hold the camera's microphone approximately 20cm (8in) from your mouth. Up to five seconds of audio can be recorded. The remaining recording time is indicated by a status bar and the frame counter on the monitor. The recording will end when the shutter-release button is pressed again or recording time has elapsed.

The length of the recording will affect the performance of the camera. The longer the recorded sound effect, the longer the delay between image capture. This can have a significant affect on the continuous-advance frame rate.

Test custom recording? Yes Next

To test the recording select and enter "Yes." During playback, the up/down controller keys control volume and the menu button cancels the playback. Select and enter "Next" to continue.

Save custom recording? Yes No

To save the shutter sound effect and replace any previous recording, select and enter "Yes." "No" will cancel the operation. Once saved the sound effect can be recalled anytime by selecting the custom setting from the sound FX option on the setup menu.

Volume

The volume of the audio signals and shutter FX can be increased or decreased in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 98). This affects the camera's audio signals only and will not change the playback levels of an audio track.

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.

Exposure mode	Program	p. 58
Focus mode (Multi-function rec.)	Area AF with single-shot AF	p. 65
Full-time AF	Off (Multi-function recording mode)	p. 67
Digital zoom	Off	p. 48
Drive mode	Single-frame advance	p. 38
Flash mode	Autoflash	p. 32
Image quality	Standard	p. 44
Image size (still)	2272 X 1764	p. 44
Image size (movie)	320 X 240	p. 79
Metering mode	Multi-segment	p. 68
Exposure compensation	0.0	p. 51
Flash compensation	0.0	p. 68
Movie mode	Standard	p. 78
Camera sensitivity (ISO)	Auto	p. 64
White balance	Auto (custom setting deleted)	p. 62
Voice memo	Off	p. 69
Date imprinting	Off	p. 49
Instant playback	Off	p. 50
Color mode	Natural Color	p. 70
Sharpness	Normal	p. 70
Contrast	Normal	p. 70
Color-saturation	Normal	p. 70
Auto rotate	On	p. 88
Duration (Slide Show)	5 seconds	p. 90
Repeat (Slide Show)	No	p. 90
Image size (E-mail copy)	640 X 480	p. 94
LCD monitor brightness	Normal	p. 100
Auto-power-save period	1 minute	p. 101
File number memory	Off	p. 101
Folder name	Standard	p. 102
Audio signals	1	p. 102
Shutter FX	1 (custom recording erased)	p. 103
Volume	2	p. 104
Noise reduction	On	p. 106

Noise reduction

This function reduces the affect of dark noise caused by long exposures. Noise reduction is only applied to exposures of one second or longer. Processing is applied to each image after it is captured. The processing time varies from image to image; a message will be displayed during this period.

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 DiMAGE Viewer software included on the CD-ROM. The camera's clock is also used with date imprinting (p. 49). See page 20 for instructions on how to set the clock and calendar.

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 central button of the controller; the new format will be displayed on the menu.

Video output

Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 96). 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.

DATA-TRANSFER MODE

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

System requirements

For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass-storage device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. Both the computer and the operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. The following operating systems are compatible with the camera:

IBM PC / AT Compatible	Macintosh
Windows 98, 98SE, Me,2000 Professional, and XP.	Mac OS 9.0 ~ 9.2.2 and Mac OS X10.1.3 - 10.1.5, 10.2.1, and 10.2.2.

Check the Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://www.minoltausa.com

Europe: http://www.minoltasupport.com

Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM (p. 110). No special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.

Customers who have bought a previous DiMAGE digital camera and have installed the Windows 98 driver software must repeat the installation procedure. The updated version of the driver software included on the supplied DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE F200 with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.

Connecting the camera to a computer

Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer, the full-battery indicator should be displayed on the monitor and data panel. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98 Second Edition, read the section on page 110 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.

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1 Start up the computer. The computer must be on before connecting the camera.

2 Remove the USB-port cover. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. Make sure the plug is firmly attached. The USB-port cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.

3 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.

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4 Insert the memory card into the camera. To change the memory card while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 118.
5 Turn on the mode dial to any position to initiate the USB connection. While the camera is connected to a computer, the data-transfer screen will be displayed.

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Removable Disk (F:) Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file: Pictures What do you want Windows to do? Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard View a slideshow of the images using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Print the pictures using Photo Printing Wizard Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Always do the selected action. OK Cancel

Windows XP

When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon, or volume, will appear. When using Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window will open requesting instructions on what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window. If the computer does not recognize the camera, disconnect the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the connection procedure above.

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Mac OS X

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Mac OS X

The volume name varies between memory cards.

Connecting to Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition

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. No special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.

Automatic Installation

DiMAGE Installer Menu MINOLTA The essentials of imaging DiMAGE Viewer ©2001- Minolta Co., Ltd. All Right Reserved. DiMAGE Viewer contains paintlib code. Paintlib is copyright ©1996-1999 Ufich von Zadovs. www.minolta.com Starting up the DiMAGE Viewer installer Starting up the USB device driver installer Starting up the QuickTime installer To access the CD-ROM Finish

Before connecting the camera to the computer, place the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The DiMAGE 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.

DiMAGE USB Driver Installation was completed. OK

When the driver has been successfully installed, a window will appear. Click “OK.” Restart the computer and connect the camera (p. 108) to complete the operation.

Manual Installation

To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a-computer section on page 108.

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 DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click "Next."

Add New Hardware Wizard What do you want Windows to do? Search for the best driver for your device. Recommended). Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want. < Back Next > Cancel

Choose to specify the location of the driver. The browse window can be used to indicate the driver location. The driver should be located in the CD-ROM drive at :\Win98\USB. When the location is shown in the window, click "Next."

Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for: MINOLTA DIMAGE CAMERA A device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work. < Back Next > Cancel

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

Add New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hard drive, and in any of the following selected locations. Click Next to start the search. Floppy disk drives CD-ROM drive Microsoft Windows Update Specify a location: Win98\USB Browse... < Back Next > Cancel

Add New Hardware Wizard Windows driver file search for the device: Minolta DiMAGE Camera USB Mass Storage Device Windows is now ready to install the best driver for this device. Click Back to select a different driver, or click Next to continue. Location of driver: D:\WIN98\USB\MNLVENUM.INF < Back Next > Cancel

The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer.

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The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary between computers. Click "Next" to install the driver in the system.

One of three drivers may be located: MNL-VENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf.

Add New Hardware Wizard Minolta DiMAGE Camera USB Mass Storage Device Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires. < Back Finish Cancel

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 memory card; see page 114.

QuickTime system requirements

IBM PC / AT Compatible

Pentium-based computer

Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT, Me,2000 Professional, or XP.

32MB or more of RAM

Sound Blaster or compatible sound card

DirectX 3.0 or later recommended

To install QuickTime, follow the instructions 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.

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 on the camera with the mode dial.

Memory card folder organization

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Drive Icon

Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copying images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer. Never format the memory card from

the computer; always use the camera to format the card. Only files recorded by the camera should be stored on the memory card.

Dcim

Misc

The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 92).

100MLT20

10130801

102MLTCP

103MLTEM

PICT0001.TIF

PICT0001.THM
TIFF image

PICT0002.JPG
Fine, standard, or economy image

PICT0002.WAV
PICT0002's voice-memo or audio-caption file

PICT0003.MOV
Movie clip

PICT0004.WAV
Audio recording

Image and audio file names begin with "PICT" followed by a four-digit file number and a tif, jpg, mov, or thm extension. Voice-memo and audio caption files have a wav extension and the file name corresponds to their image file. Audio recordings also use the wav extension. The thumbnail images (thm) are produced with TIFF images and are only used in camera and DiMAGE Viewer operation.

Copy images (p. 94) are placed in a folder with a name ending in "CP." E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in "EM." 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. 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 memory card: e.g. from 100MLT20 to 101MLT20.

The number in the image file name may not correspond to the frame number of the image. As images are deleted in the camera, the frame counter will adjust itself to show the number of images on the card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly. The serial numbers used with 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 serial number in the folder. File serial numbers can be controlled with the file-number-memory function in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 98).

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 DiMAGE Viewer software. If a camera image is opened in a photo-retouching application like Adobe Photoshop, and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the exif tag information is erased. When using software other than the DiMAGE Viewer, always make a backup copy of the image files to protect the exif tag data.

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 6500K, and a gamma of 2.2. Changes made to the captured image with the camera's contrast and color-saturation controls will affect any color-matching software in use.

Disconnecting the camera from the computer

Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged.

Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition

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

Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP

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:)

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Click on the small window to stop the device. The safe-to-remove-hardware window will open. Close the window, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable.

Safe To Remove Hardware The 'USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system. OK

When more than one external device are connected to the computer, repeat the procedure above except right click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon. This will open the unplug-or-eject-hardware window after clicking on the small window indicating the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine.

Unplug or eject hardware

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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. Close the window, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable.

Unplug or Eject Hardware Select the device you want to unplug or eject, and then click Stop. When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so unplug the device from your computer. Hardware devices: USB Mass Storage Device Storage Device Name: (H:) IMAGE CAMERA USB Device OK Cancel Stop Close

Safe To Remove Hardware The 'USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system. OK

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Macintosh

Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and drop it into the trash. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable.

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Never remove the card when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged.

Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Change the memory card.
3. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.

Windows ME, 2000 Professional, and XP

1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 116).
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Change the memory card.
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.

Macintosh

1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 117).
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Change the memory card.
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.

Using USB DIRECT-PRINT

USB DIRECT-PRINT allows still images to be printed directly from a compatible Epson printer. This function prints a single image on one sheet of paper. Index prints and TIFF images cannot be printed with USB DIRECT-PRINT. To print index prints, see page 121.

Before each print run, check the printer settings; refer to the printer manual. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to the printer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery.

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Connect the camera to the printer using the camera's USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Lift the rubber cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on with the mode dial; the dial can be set to any position. The USB Direct Print screen will be displayed.

- Number of prints in the print run.

Strike through indicates unprintable file type.

Number of copies of the displayed image.

Total 7 1 1600 STD. :move :sel. :print

The display button switches between the single frame and index playback formats.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the image to be printed.

Press the up key to select the number of copies to be printed. A maximum of nine copies can be selected. To deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the number of copies reaches zero.

Repeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected. Press the central button of the controller to begin the printing routine.

Print file?

Number of prints: 7

Yes

No

Printing finished.

OK

The number of prints in the print run are displayed on the LCD monitor. Use the left/right keys to highlight "Yes," and press the center of the controller to start printing.

Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing the center of the controller. The printing finished message will indicate the end of the operation; turn the camera off to end the routine.

Notes on printing errors

If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recommended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press the center of the controller to end the routine. Refer to the printer manual for the correct procedure for the printer problem. Check the printer settings before starting again and use the USB Direct Print screen to deselect the images that were printed.

Navigating the USB DIRECT-PRINT menu

When the camera is connected to a compatible printer, the menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting.

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Batch print selects all JPEG images (fine, standard, and economy) on the memory card for printing. When the all-frames option is selected, a screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified. Up to nine copies can be printed. The reset option cancels all changes made to the print selection screen.

After the batch-print option is chosen, the USB DIRECT-PRINT selection screen will show which images and the number of copies selected. The controller can be used to edit the print order, see page 119.

DPOF print allows the JPEG images (fine, standard, and economy) and an index print selected with the DPOF printing options in the playback menu to be printed from an Epson USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible printer. Simply select the start option from the menu to begin the routine, see the following page.

Printing DPOF files

The USB DIRECT PRINT menu DPOF-print option allows JPEG (fine, standard, and economy) images and an index print selected with the DPOF printing options in the playback menu to be printed from an Epson USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible printer. See page 92 on how to create a DPOF file.

Before each print run, check the printer settings; refer to the printer manual. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to the printer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery.

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Connect the camera to the printer using the camera's USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Lift the rubber cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera (1).

Turn the camera on with the mode dial; the dial can be set to any position. Open the USB DIRECT-PRINT menu. Highlight "Start" in the DPOF-print option in the DPOF section of the menu. Press the central button of the controller to begin the routine.

Print file?

Number of prints: 7

Yes

No

Printing finished.

OK

The number of prints in the print run are displayed on the LCD monitor; index prints are counted as one. Use the left/right keys to highlight "Yes," and press the center of the controller to start printing.

Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing the center of the controller. The printing finished message will indicate the end of the operation; turn the camera off to end the routine.

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting

The 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 battery is dead.	Replace battery (p. 14).
		AA Ni-MH 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. 14).
		The AC adapter is not connected properly.	Check that the adapter is connected to the camera and a live electrical outlet (p. 17).
Shutter will not release.	“000” is displayed on the frame counter.	Memory card is full and unable to store an image at the image-quality or image-size setting on the camera.	Insert a new memory card (p. 18), delete some images (p. 35), or change the image-quality or image-size setting (p. 44).
	No-card warning appears on the monitors.	No memory card in the camera.	Insert a memory 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. 29).
		The camera is in macro mode.	Cancel the macro mode setting (p. 29).
		A special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing (p. 27).	Use the focus-lock function to focus on an object at the same distance as the subject (p. 53) or use manual focus (p. 67).
	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. 64), or use the flash (p. 32).
Continuous advance and bracketing drive mode does not work.	The image quality is set to TIFF.		Change the image-quality setting (p. 44).
While using flash, the pictures are too dark.	The subject is beyond the flash range (p. 64).		Move closer to the subject or change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 64).
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. 60).

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

If the camera does not function normally or the system error message appears, turn it off, remove and reinsert the batteries, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. If the camera has become hot with extended use, wait for it to cool before removing or disconnecting the power supply. Always turn the camera off using the mode dial otherwise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings reset.

About Ni-MH batteries

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.

Uninstalling the driver software - Windows

1. Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure.
2. Right click on the My-computer icon. Select "properties" from the drop-down menu.

Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel. Click on the performance and maintenance category. Click "System" to open the system properties window.

1. Windows 2000 and XP: select the hardware tab in the properties window and click the device-manager button.

Windows 98 and Me: click the device-manager tab in the properties window.

1. The driver file will be located in the universal-serial-bus-controller or other-devices location of the device manager. Click on the locations to display the files. The driver should be indicated with the camera name. Under certain conditions, the driver name may not contain the camera name. However, the driver will be indicated by either a question mark or exclamation point.
2. Click on the driver to select it.
3. Windows 2000 and XP: click on the action button to display the drop-down menu. Select "uninstall." A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking "Yes" will remove the driver from the system.

Windows 98 and Me: click the remove button. A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking "Yes" will remove the driver from the system.

1. Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera. Restart the computer.

Care and storage

Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera will provide years of service.

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 memory 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 gently wipe the lens with a cloth or tissue designed for optics. Use lens-cleaning fluid if necessary.
• 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 memory 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°F to 104°F).
• 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.

Memory cards

SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components.

The following may cause data loss or damage:

• Improper use of the card.
• Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact.
• Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

- Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.

- Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).

- Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.

- Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary.

Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made.

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.
• 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.
• A special built-in long-life battery supplies power to the clock and memory when the camera is off. If the camera resets each time it is turned off, the battery is exhausted. The battery must be replaced at a Minolta service facility.

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 monitor.
• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged.
• In cold temperatures, 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 and 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 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: DiMAGE F200

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.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.

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.

Technical specifications

CCD:	1/1.8-type interline primary-color CCD
Number of effective pixels:	4.0 million
Total number of pixels:	4.1 million
Camera sensitivity (ISO):	Auto and 100, 200, 400, 800 ISO equivalents.
Aspect ratio:	4:3
Lens construction:	8 elements in 7 groups
Maximum aperture:	f/2.8 (wide-angle position), f/4.7 (telephoto position)
Focal length:	7.8 - 23.4 mm (35mm equivalent: 38 - 114 mm)
Focusing range (from the CCD):	0.5 m - ∞ / 1.6 ft - ∞
	0.2 - 0.6 m / 0.7 - 2.0 ft in macro mode
Autofocusing system:	Video AF
Shutter:	CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter
Shutter speeds:	1/1000 - 4s, bulb (15s maximum)
Built-in flash recycling time:	6s (approx.)
Viewfinder:	Optical real-image zoom viewfinder
Monitor LCD:	38 mm (1.5 in) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color
Monitor field of view:	100% (approx.)
A/D conversion:	12 bits
Recording media:	SD Memory cards and MultiMediaCards
File formats:	JPEG, TIFF, Motion JPEG (mov), WAV. DCF 1.0 and DPOF compliant.
Printing output control:	Exif print, PRINT Image Matching II, Epson USB DIRECT-PRINT
Menu languages:	Japanese, English, German, French, and Spanish
AV output:	NTSC and PAL
Batteries:	One CR-3V lithium battery or two AA Ni-MH batteries.
Battery performance (recording):	Approximately 230 frames with a CR-V3 battery, or 140 frames with 1850 mAh Ni-MH batteries: based on Minolta's standard test method: LCD monitor on, full-size images (2272 X 1704), standard image quality, no instant playback, no voice memo, no full-time AF, no subject tracking AF, flash used with 50% of the frames. Approximately 600 frames with a CR-V3 battery, or 400 frames with 1850 mAh Ni-MH batteries: based on Minolta's standard test method: LCD monitor off, full-size images (2272 X 1704), standard image quality, no instant playback, no voice memo, no full-time AF, no subject tracking AF, flash used with 50% of the frames.
Battery performance (playback):	Approx. continuous playback time: 270 min. with a CR-V3 battery, or 150 min. with 1850 mAh Ni-MH batteries. Based on Minolta's standard test method.
External power source:	AC Adapter AC-6 (sold separately)
Dimensions:	111.0 (W) X 52.5 (H) X 32.0 (D) mm
	4.37 (W) X 2.07 (H) X 1.26 (D) in
Weight:	Approximately 185g / 6.5 oz. (without batteries or memory card)
Operating temperature:	0° - 40°C / 32° - 104°F
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.

MINOLTA

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Printed in Germany