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USER MANUAL DIMAGE Z2 MINOLTA

E INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Before you begin

Thank you for purchasing this 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.

DiIMAGE Z2 digital camera

Neck strap NS-DG6000

Lens cap LF-242 A

Shoe cap SC-1000

SD Memory Card

AV cable AVC-400

USB cable USB-500

4 AA alkaline batteries

DiIMAGE Viewer CD-ROM

ArcSoft Videolmpression CD-ROM

DiIMAGE Z2 Quick Reference Guide

DiIMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM

Konica Minolta International Warranty Certificat

This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories.

Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiIMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS 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. ArcSoft and Videolmpression are trademarks or registered trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks 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 recharge, 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.
• 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 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 Konica Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

• Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

• 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 12 and 33. 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.

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

Getting up and running 12

Attaching the strap and lens cap. 12
Inserting batteries 13
Battery condition indicator 14
Auto power save 14
Connecting the optional AC adapter 15
Changing the memory card. 16
Turning on the camera and displays 17
Setting the date and time. 18
Setting the menu language 19

Basic recording 20

Handling the camera 20
Using the zoom lens. 20
Recording images automatically 21
Basic recording operation 22
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection 23
Focus lock. 24
Focus range. 24
Focus signals 25
Special focusing situations 25
Flash modes 26
Flash range - auto-recording mode 27
Camera-shake warning 27
i+ button 28
Adjusting monitor brightness 28
Digital subject programs 29

Basic playback 30

Single-frame playback and histogram display 30
Viewing and rotating images 31
Deleting single images 31
i+ button 32
Enlarged playback 33

Advanced recording. 34

Recording mode display 34

Macro 35

Program (P) exposure mode 36

Aperture priority (A) exposure mode 36

Shutter priority (S) exposure mode 37

Manual (M) exposure mode 38

Time exposures 39

Movie recording. 40

Exposure compensation 41

Focus area selection 42

Attaching an accessory flash 43

Navigating the recording menus 44

Drive modes 46

Self-timer 47

Using the continuous-advance modes 48

Continuous-advance notes 49

Using the progressive-capture modes 50

Progressive-capture notes 51

Bracketing 52

What is an Ev? 53

Image size and image quality. 54

Auto DSP 56

Digital zoom. 56

Focus modes 57

White balance 58

Automatic white balance 58

Preset white balance 58

Custom white balance 59

Full-time AF 60

Flash mode 60

Flash compensation 60

Metering modes 61

Camera sensitivity - ISO 62

Flash range and camera sensitivity. 62

Color mode 63

Contrast 63

Sharpness 64

Custom key function 65

Image size (Movie) 66

Frame rate 66

Movie file sizes 66

Optical zoom 67

Movie mode 67

A short guide to photography 68

Advanced playback 70
Playing back movies 70
Capturing a movie frame. 70
Navigating the playback-mode menu 72
Frame-selection screen 74
Delete 75
Format 76
Lock. 77
Movie editing 78
Copy and E-mail Copy 80
Slide Show 82
About DPOF 84
DPOF setup. 84
Date print. 85
Index print 85
Viewing images on a television . 86
Setup menu 87
Opening the setup menu. 87
Navigating the setup menu 88
LCD monitor brightness 90
Auto power save 90
Instant playback 90
Lens accessory 91
Language 91
File number (#) memory 91
Folder name 92
Noise reduction 92
Date and time setup. 93
Date imprinting 93
Reset default 94
Audio signals 95
Focus signal 96
Shutter FX. 96
Volume 96
Video output 96
Transfer mode 96

Data-transfer mode 97

System requirements 97

Connecting the camera to a computer 98

Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE 99

Automatic installation 99

Manual installation 100

Memory card folder organization 102

Auto power save - data-transfer mode 103

Disconnecting the camera 104

Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 104

Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP 104

Macintosh 105

Changing the memory card 106

Uninstalling the driver software - Windows 107

PictBridge 108

Notes on printing errors 109

Navigating the PictBridge menu 110

Appendix 114

Troubleshooting 114

Care and storage 116

Camera care 116

Storage 116

Cleaning 116

LCD monitor care 117

Batteries 117

Operating temperatures and conditions 117

Memory cards. 118

Before important events and journeys 119

Copyright 119

Questions and service 119

QuickTime system requirements. 120

VideoImpression system requirements 120

Technical specifications 122

Names of parts

• 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. 116).

The USB port and AV-out terminal are located behind the card-slot door. The battery-chamber door (p. 13) and tripod socket are located on the bottom of the body.

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

Attaching the strap and lens cap

Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer.

Availability varies with region.

Pass one of the small loops of the lens-cap strap through the eyelet on the lens cap (1). Pass the other loop through the first loop and tighten (2).

Pass the end of the neck strap through the lens-cap strap and strap eyelet on the camera body (3).

Thread the strap through the inside of the buckle as shown (4). Repeat with the other end of the strap.

Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the outside tabs of the lens cap to remove or attach. When the camera is not in use, always replace the lens cap.

Inserting batteries

This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Do not use other types of AA batteries. The camera should be off when replacing batteries.

To open the battery-chamber door, slide the lock to the open position (1). Slide the door the side of the camera (2) to release the safety catch. Lift the door to open (3).

Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside of the battery-chamber door. Confirm the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly.

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

After installing the batteries, the set-time/date message may appear on the monitor. The clock and calendar are set in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 18).

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 monitor. If the monitor is blank, the batteries may be exhausted or installed incorrectly.

Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on.

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; the access lamp blinks slowly during this period.

Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The monitor indicator 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; the access lamp blinks slowly during this period. If power falls below this level, the battery-exhausted message will be displayed just before the camera shuts down. If the low-battery warning is displayed, UHS continuous advance, both Progressive Capture drive modes, and movie recording cannot be used.

Auto power save

To conserve battery power, the camera turns off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within a minute. To restore power, press any button or key, or turn the exposure-mode dial to another position. The length of the auto-power save period can be changed in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 88).

Connecting the optional AC adapter

Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.

The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America and Japan, and AC-11 is for use in all other areas.

Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (1).

Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.

System Accessories

The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable power source and significantly extends the operating time of the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger. The battery, holder, and charger are also available separately. Contact your local Konica Minolta dealer for information on the AC Adapter and the External High-power Battery Pack EBP-100.

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 is displayed on the monitor. For more about memory cards see page 118.

1. Open the card-slot door by sliding the door toward the front of the camera.
2. Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and release; the card should catch in the slot. 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.
3. To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and release. The card can then be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.
4. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the back of the camera to close it.

A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. A memory card can be formatted in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/

Europe: http://www.konicaminolta support.com

Turning on the camera and displays

Press the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch again turns the camera off.

Around the main switch is the mode switch. This switch is used to change between the recording and playback modes as well as the selecting the between the monitor and viewfinder display.

Recording mode (Viewfinder display) - the camera can record images and the monitor is viewed through the viewfinder. The viewfinder has a built-in diopter. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the monitor image is sharp.

Recording mode (Monitor display) - the camera can record images and the monitor is viewed directly.

Playback mode (Monitor display) - images can be played back and edited. The monitor is viewed directly.

Camera notes

To use the viewfinder in the playback mode, press and hold the flash mode button (1) and then press and hold the information (i + ) button (2) until the monitor switches to the viewfinder position.

Setting the date and time

After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, 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.

If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is stored without batteries for a long period.

Use the left and right keys of the controller (1) to select "Yes." "No" cancels the operation.

Press the center of the controller to open the date/time setup screen.

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

Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.

Date/Time setup screen

Press the central button to set the clock and calendar.

The date/time setup screen can be opened in section 2 of the setup menu.

Setting the Menu language

For customers in certain areas, the menu language may have to be set. Press the menu button (1) to open the menu; the appearance of the menu will depend on the position of the camera's controls.

Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller (2) move the cursor and change settings on the menu. The central button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.

Use the right key of the controller to highlight "setup" at the top of the menu.

Press the central button of the controller to open the setup menu.

Use the down key to highlight the language menu option.

Press the right key to display the language options.

Use the up and down keys to to select the language.

Press the central button to complete the operation.

BASIC RECORDING

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.

Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position.

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

Using the zoom lens

The zoom lever controls the lens (1). Sliding the lever to the right (T) will zoom in to the telephoto position of the lens. Sliding the lever to the left (W) will zoom out to the wide-angle position.

After zooming, the zoom scale is displayed briefly. If the digital zoom is active, the yellow section of the scale indicates the digital-zoom range.

Metering mode

Camera sensitivity (ISO)

Flash mode

Focus area

Focus control

Drive mode

Color mode

White balance

Turn the exposure-mode dial to the auto-recording 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 flash mode (p. 26) and drive mode (p. 46) can also be changed. Image size and quality can be set on the auto-recording menu (p. 44).

Multi-segment (fixed)
- Auto (fixed)
- Autoflash (can be changed)
- Wide focus area (can be changed)
- Autofocus - single-shot AF (fixed)
- Single-frame advance (can be changed*)
Natural Color (fixed)
- Auto (fixed)

• Changes to the flash mode, focus area, or drive mode are reset when the exposure-mode dial is turned to another position.

Camera notes

The camera uses the exposure system to control the brightness of the live monitor image. This is achieved by varying the CCD sensitivity and controlling the aperture. The aperture can sometimes be heard stopping down or opening up with changes in subject brightness.

Basic recording operation

The example uses auto recording. Except for movie recording, the operation for other exposure modes is the same. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in the auto recording mode.

Place the subject anywhere within the focus frame. Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens (p. 24). For very close subjects, use the macro function (p. 35).

Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and exposure. An AF sensor (a) is displayed to indicate the subject. Automatic Digital Subject Selection will choose the appropriate exposure mode, see the facing page

The focus signal (b) on the monitor will confirm focus lock. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable to locate the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal is white. The shutter speed (c) and aperture (d) appears and turns black to indicate the exposure is locked.

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

The access lamp lights indicating image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a memory card while data is being transferred.

Camera notes

The recorded image can be previewed by continuing to hold down the shutter-release button after the image is captured. The instant-playback function can also be used (p. 90).

Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection

Automatic Digital Program Selection chooses between program autoexposure and one of five digital subject programs. The digital subject programs optimize camera setting for various conditions and subjects. Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is only available in auto recording and can be disabled in the auto-recording menu. For information on individual subject programs, see page 29.

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 22.

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 indicators are displayed, program autoexposure is active. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Hold the camera steadily when the sunset subject program is selected as exposures can be long.

Program autoexposure (the Digital Subject Program indicators disappear)

Portrait

Sports action

Landscape

Sunset

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. 25).

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

• The focus signal indicates the focus is locked. The shutter speed and aperture value change from white to black indicating the exposure is locked.
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor is displayed on the live image to indicate the point of focus.

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

Focus range

All distances are measured from the CCD. See page 35 for the marco focus range.

Wide-angle position

0.57m-inf (1.9ft-inf)

Telephoto position

2.07m-inf (6.8ft-inf.)

Approximate location of CCD plane

Focus signals

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

Focus locked.

Focus confirmed (P, A, S, and M continuous AF focus mode and sports action digital subject program). Exposure continuously adjusts.

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

When using the sports action digital subject program, the camera continually focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down; the focus frames turn red. Keep the subject within the red focus frames. Focus lock cannot be used.

If the AF system cannot focus, focus lock can be used with object at the same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused manually in the Digital Subject Program or program (P) exposure modes (p. 57).

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 signal will turn red. In this situation, focus-lock on an object at the same distance as the main subject and then recompose the image on the monitor to take the picture.

The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast.

Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame.

The subject is near a very bright object or area.

The subject is too dark.

Flash modes

To use the built-in flash, simply raise it (1). Lower the flash unit to prevent it from firing.

To change the flash mode, simply press the flash mode button (2) 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.

Slow sync. - flash and ambient light exposures are balanced; red-eye reduction is used. Use slow sync. when in dark locations to reveal background details. Ask your subject not to move after the flash burst; the shutter may still be open for the background exposure. Because exposures can be long, the use of a tripod is recommended.

Flash cancel - the flash is down and cannot fire.

Autoflash

Autoflash with red-eye reduction

Fill-flash

Slow sync. with red-eye reduction

Flash cancel

Fill-flash

Flash range - auto-recording mode

The camera controls the flash output automatically. For well-exposed images, the subject must be within the flash range. Distance is given from the CCD plane. 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

0.23 - 6.1m (0.75 - 20ft.)

Telephoto position

1.27 - 4.6m (4.2 - 15.1ft.)

Approximate location of CCD plane

If the flash output was sufficient to illuminate the subject, the OK indicator briefly replaces the flashmode indicator after the exposure. The access lamp turns red and blinks slowly while the flash is charging; if battery power is low, the monitor turns off during this period.

Camera Notes

If using continuous AF or the sports action subject program with flash, the monitor image reflects the exposure required for the flash when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. This may cause the monitor image to appear dark in low-light situations.

Camera-shake warning

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be safely hand held, the camera-shake warning appears on the LCD monitor. 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, place the camera on a tripod, use the built-in flash, or zoom the lens towards the wide-angle position until the warning disappears.

Camera-shake warning

i+ button

Pressing the information (i + ) button changes the monitor display. The display cycles among the standard display, real-time histogram, and live image only.

Standard display

Real-time histogram

Live image only

Information button

The real-time histogram shows the approximate luminance distribution of the live image. This histogram cannot show the affect of flash illumination. The histogram of a recorded image may not show the same distribution as the real-time histogram.

Adjusting monitor brightness

The monitor image can be made lighter or darker. The brightness level can be set individually for viewfinder and direct viewing. Turn the mode switch to the appropriate position. Press and hold the information (i+) button to open the LCD brightness screen.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust the brightness; the monitor image changes accordingly. Press the center of the controller to set the brightness level or press the menu button to close the screen without applying any changes.

Digital subject programs optimize the camera's exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to select the appropriate subject program; the active subject program is displayed in the bottom left corner of the monitor

Exposure-mode indicator

Portrait - optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight defocusing of the background. Most portraits look best at a telephoto setting; the longer focal length does not exaggerate facial features and the shallower depth of field softens the background. Use the built-in flash with strong direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.

Sports action - used to capture action by maximizing shutter speeds. The AF system continuously focuses; see page 25. When using flash, the subject must be within the flash range (p. 27). A monopod is more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting events.

• Landscape - optimized to produce sharp, colorful landscapes. Used with bright outdoor scenery.

Sunset - optimized to reproduce rich, warm sunsets. When the sun is above the horizon, do not point the camera toward the sun for prolonged periods of time. The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures, turn off the camera or cover the lens.

Night portrait - for deep, subtle night scenes. The use of a tripod is recommended. When used with flash, the subject and background exposures are balanced. The flash can only be used with close subjects such as with a portrait of a person. When using the flash, ask your subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter will still be open for the background exposure.

BASIC PLAYBACK

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 70.

To view images from the playback mode, turn the mode switch to the playback position (1).

To view images from the recording mode, press the Quick View / delete button (2).

Single-frame playback and histogram display

To display the histogram display, press the up key of the controller. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback.

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.

Quick View / Delete button

Viewing and rotating images

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

To rotate a vertical image, press the down key to cycle through the three positions: 90^ counterclockwise, 90^ clockwise, and horizontal.

To return to the recording mode from Quick View, press the menu button or shutter-release button partway down.

Deleting single images

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.

i+ button

The information (i + ) 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.

Information button

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, 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. 31), or a 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.

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, slide the zoom lever to the right (T) to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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

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 locator in the top right corner of the monitor indicates the area of the image being displayed.

The information (i+) button switches between showing the full display and the image only.

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

ADVANCED RECORDING

This section covers the advanced recording features of this camera. Read the basic recording section before moving on to this section.

Recording mode display

A. Focus frame
B. Spot metering area (p. 61)

1. Wide-angle converter indicator (p. 91)
2. Mode indicator
3. Flash-mode indicator (p. 26)
4. Flash-compensation display (p. 60)
5. Sharpness display (p. 64)
6. Contrast display (p. 63)
7. White-balance indicator (p. 58)
8. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 62)
9. Exposure-compensation display (p. 41)
10. Camera-shake warning (p. 27)
11. Exposure-mode indicator (p. 36 - 38)
12. Metering-mode indicator (p. 61)
    13.Shutter-speed display
13. Aperture display
14. Macro-mode indicator (p. 35)
15. Manual-focus indicator (p. 57)
16. Date-imprinting indicator (p. 93)
17. Frame counter (p. 55)
18. Drive-mode indicator (p. 46)
19. Manual-focus scale (p. 57)
20. Battery-condition indicator (p. 14)
21. Image-quality indicator (p. 54)
22. Image-size display (p. 54)
23. Digital-zoom display (p. 56)
24. Color-mode indicator (p. 63)

macro

Two macro modes are available: Super Macro and standard macro. Super Macro allows the camera to focus as close as 3 cm (1.7 in.) from the front of the lens or 10 cm (3.5 in.) from the CCD. When Super Macro is selected, the lens automatically zooms to the 11.1mm focal-length position and cannot be changed. Standard macro allows the zoom to be used. The minimum focus distance changes with focal length, see below.

Press the macro button (1) to select the macro mode. The modes cycle among standard macro, Super Macro, and off.

The following chart lists the Super Macro and standard macro ranges. All distances are measured from the CCD.

Super Macro (at a focal length of 11.1mm )

10 - 107cm (4.3 - 42.1 in.)

Standard macro

Wide-angle position: 14 - 107cm (6.7 - 42.1 in.)

Telephoto position: 127 - 257cm (50.0 - 101 in.)

Konica Minolta History

Innovation and creativity is the cornerstone of Minolta's success. The Electro-zoom X was an exercise in camera design and received a great deal of attention when it was unveiled at Photokina 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 camera.

Prrogram (P) Exposure mode

The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to ensure correct exposures. This exposure mode allows photographers to shoot without worry about exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of the exposure are displayed on the monitor when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. If shutter speed and aperture displays turn red, the scene is beyond the exposure control range of the camera.

Aperture priority (A) Exposure mode

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 indicator appears next to it. The flash mode can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync. with red-eye reduction (p. 26).

Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the aperture. The aperture value can be changed in 1/3 stop increments. Press the shutter-release button partway down 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) Exposure mode

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 indicator appears next to it. 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. The flash mode can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync. with red-eye reduction (p. 26).

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

Shooting Tips

The shutter speed and aperture control more than the exposure. The shutter speed determines how sharp a moving subject is. The aperture controls the depth of field; the area in front of the camera that appears sharp. For more on exposure controls, see the Short Guide to Photography on page 68.

Manual (M) Exposure mode

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.

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.

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 significantly underexposed or overexposed. If the monitor is black, increase the exposure until the image is visible; decrease the exposure if the monitor is white. 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 section 3 of the recording menu (p. 62). The flash mode can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync. with red-eye reduction (p. 26), but the live image will not reflect the flash exposure.

Time exposures

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

Use the down key of the controller to decrease the shutter speed below 15 seconds until "T" is displayed.

Set the aperture using the left/right keys of the controller.

To take the picture, press the shutter-release button (1) once to begin the exposure. Press it again to end the exposure.

A message is displayed during the exposure. Noise-reduction processing is applied to the image after the exposure. Noise reduction can be canceled in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 92).

Movie recording

This camera can record digital video with sound. Total recording time varies with the image size and frame rate, see page 66. Exposure compensation and the macro modes can be used. Other changes can be made with the movie recording menu (p. 44).

Image size Frame rate

Before recording, the frame counter shows the maximum time in seconds that can be recorded on the next movie clip.

Recording time

Frame the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button partway down to set the the focus and exposure. Press the shutter-release button all the way down and release to start recording.

The camera continues to focus during recording. The camera will continue to record until the recording time is used or the shutter-release button is pressed again.

REC = Recording indicator
DD:16 = Remaining time

Exposure compensation

The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ± 2Ev in 1/3 increments. Exposure compensation can only be used with Digital Subject Programs, the P, A, and S exposure modes. With Digital Subject Programs, exposure compensation is reset when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, and S exposure modes, exposure compensation remains in effect until reset.

To adjust the exposure, press the left or right controller key; the exposure-compensation screen appears.

Use the left/right keys of the controller 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.

When adjusting the exposure, the amount of compensation is shown in EV (p. 53). After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays 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 zero, the exposure-compensation indicator remains on the monitor as a warning.

Camera notes

Exposure compensation is used when the camera's exposure meter is deceived by high-key or low-key scenes. In the example, the dark water caused the camera to overexpose 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.

Focus area selection

Individual focus areas can be selected when recording still images. With auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, focus area selection is reset when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M exposure modes, the selected focus area remains active until reset.

Press and hold the central button of the controller until the three spot focus areas are displayed.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the desired autofocus area; the active area is blue.

Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the central button of the controller to select the area; the other two areas disappear. Only when a focus area has been selected, can the controller be used for other camera operations.

Take the picture as described in the basic recording section; press the shutter-release button partway down to lock focus and exposure. 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 and hold the central button of the controller to return to the standard focus frames.

Attaching an accessory flash

To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used. Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe cap to protect the contacts.

Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it stops.

System Accessories

The following Kona Minolta flash units are compatible with this camera:

Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D)

Maxxum/Program Flash 3600HS(D)

Maxxum/Program Flash 5600HS(D)

Flash Notes

When using an accessory flash, the camera uses pre-flash TTL metering to determine exposure.

The flash modes available when using an optional flash unit varies with the exposure mode. Autoflash can only be used with auto, program (P), and Digital Subject Programs. Fill-flash and slow sync. can be used with all exposure modes except movie. Red-eye reduction cannot be used.

Because of the large distance between the flash tube and optical axis, red eye is rarely caused by accessory flash units.

Off-camera flash cables and accessories are not compatible with this camera. The Close-up Diffuser CD-1000 can be used, but AF speed is reduced.

Navigating the recording menus

The recording menu displayed varies with the position of the exposure-mode dial. There are four menus depending on if auto recording, movie recording, Digital Subject Programs, or the P,A,S, and M exposure modes are selected.

Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.

MENU Activate the menu with the menu button.

On the P, A, S, and M menu, use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.

Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are 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; some options open a selection screen.

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.

Auto-recording menu

Digital Subject Program menu

Movie menu

P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menu

Index to menu functions

AutoDSP,56

Color mode, 63

Contrast, 63

Digital zoom, 56

Drive mode, 46

Flash compensation, 60

Flashmode,60,26

Focus mode, 57

Frame rate, 66

Full-time AF, 60

Image size, 54

Image size (movie), 66

Key function, 65

Metering mode, 61

Movie mode, 67

Optical zoom, 67

Quality, 54

Sensitivity, 62

Sharpness, 64

White balance, 58

Drive modes

The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. The drive mode is set on all menus except the movie menu. With auto recording and Digital Subject Programs, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance when the exposure-mode dial is moved to another position or the camera is turned off. In P, A, S, and M exposure modes, the drive mode remains in effect until changed. Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the drive modes.

Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed (p. 22).

Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter. Used for self-portraits.

Continuous advance - to take up to five images images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held.

UHS continuous advance - to take fifteen 1280x960 size images in one second when the shutter-release button is pressed and held.

Progressive Capture - to continuously record when the shutter-release button is pressed and held. Releasing the button saves the last five images.

UHS Progressive Capture - to continuously record 1280x960 size image at 10fps. Releasing the shutter button saves the last twelve images.

Bracketing - to take a series of three images with differing exposures.

Self-timer

Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer is set on section 1 of the recording menus (p. 44).

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. 25).

The self-timer is counted down on the monitor. 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, slide the zoom lever to the left or right. The self-timer drive mode is reset to single-frame advance after the exposure. The audio signal can be turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 95).

Shooting tips

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

Using the Continuous-advance modes

The continuous-advance drive modes allow a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. These drive modes are set in section 1 of the recording menus.

Immediately after selecting the continuous option on the menu, a selection screen is displayed to select between standard and UHS continuous advance. Use the left/right keys of the controller to select the continuos advance mode. Press the central button of the controller to set the drive mode. Pressing the menu button cancels the operation without changing the drive mode.

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 22).

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

Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to begin taking pictures; focus is locked with the first frame. 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.

The maximum number of frames and the rate of capture depends on the continuous-advance drive mode selected. See the notes section on the following page.

Continuous-advance notes

CONTINUOUS ADVANCE

The continuous-advance drive mode can capture up to five consecutive images. The maximum rate of capture is approximately 2.5 fps. The use of the built-in flash, the continuous-AF focus mode, or date imprinting (p. 93) will reduce the rate of capture.

UHS CONTINUOUS ADVANCE

UHS continuous-advance captures up to fifteen 1280x960 images at 10fps regardless of the image quality setting. The built-in flash cannot be used. When using the sports action digital subject program with autofocus or the continuous-AF focus mode with the P, A, S, or M exposure modes, focus is fixed with the first frame of the series. When the red low-battery warning is displayed, this drive mode cannot be used.

During recording, the live image can be seen. When the maximum number of frames is captured, the last frame of the series is displayed. A thumbnail of each frame in the series is shown in a six-frame index display while being saved; the first six image are replaced by the following images after they are displayed.

Very bright light sources in the scene may cause streaks to appear on the image. Black areas caused by data loss may also be apparent.

Using the progressive-capture modes

The Progressive-Capture drive modes continuously record images while holding down the shutter-release button. When the shutter button is released, the images stored in the camera's buffer memory are saved. These drive modes are set in section 1 of the recording menus.

Immediately after selecting the progressive option on the menu, a selection screen is displayed to select between standard and UHS Progressive Capture. Use the left/right keys of the controller to select the progressive mode. Press the central button of the controller to set the drive mode. Pressing the menu button cancels the operation without changing the drive mode.

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 22). Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus exposure for the series.

Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to begin taking pictures; focus is locked with the first frame. When the shutter-release button is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording.

Release the shutter (3) to save the images in the camera memory. The maximum number of frames and the rate of capture depends on the progressive drive mode selected. See the notes section on the following page.

Progressive-CAPTURE notes

The advantage of Progressive Capture over the continuous-advance drive mode is that it allows you to record events without the need to predict when the event will start. Simply hold the shutter-release button down to start saving images, and when the action happens, release the shutter button to save the recorded series. When the red low-battery warning is displayed, these drive modes cannot be used.

PROGRESSIVE CAPTURE

Standard Progressive Capture records the last five images saved in the camera's buffer memory. When a series is captured, a thumbnail of each image shown in an index display while being saved.

The maximum rate of capture is approximately 2.5 fps. The use of the built-in flash or the continuous-AF focus mode will reduce the rate of capture. Date imprinting (p. 93) cannot be used.

UHS PROGRESSIVE CAPTURE

UHS continuous-advance captures up to twelve 1280x960 images at 10fps regardless of the image quality setting. The built-in flash cannot be used. When using the sports action digital subject program with autofocus or the continuous-AF focus mode with the P, A, S, or M exposure modes, focus is fixed when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

During recording, the live image can be seen. When a series is captured, a thumbnail of each frame in the series is shown in a six frame index display while being saved; the first six image are replaced by the following images after they are displayed.

Very bright light sources in the scene may cause streaks to appear on the image. Black areas caused by data loss may also be apparent.

Bracketing

This mode makes a three-image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. The bracketing mode is set in section 1 of the recording menus.

Immediately after selecting the bracketing option on the menu, a selection screen is displayed to select the bracketing increment.

Press the left/right keys of the controller to select the bracketing increment. Press the central button of the controller to set the value. To change the increment, select the bracketing drive mode again with the menu.

Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p. 22).

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

Number of frames in bracketing series

Frame counter

The remaining number of frames in the bracket series is displayed on the monitor next to the bracketing indicator. 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.

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. The larger the number, the greater the difference in exposure between the images in the bracketed series.

When using exposure compensation (p. 41), 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.

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

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 1704
1600	1600 X 1200
1280	1280 X 960
640	640 X 480

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 fine mode will produce the highest quality image and the largest image files.

Image size and quality must be set before the picture is taken. Changes are displayed on the LCD monitor. Changes made on one menu affects all exposure modes except movie. Image size and quality must be reset manually. See navigating the recording mode menu section on page 44.

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. See the chart on the following page.

Approximate file sizes.

Quality	Size	2272 X 1704	1600 X 1200	1280 X 960	640 X 480
Fine		1940KB	770KB	550KB	160KB
Standard		1000KB	440KB	300KB	120KB
Economy		520KB	280KB	190KB	80KB
Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB memory card.
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.

Auto DSP

Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection can be temporarily disabled in the auto-recording menu. When disabled, the program exposure mode is active. If the camera is turned off, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection is activated.

Digital zoom

The digital zoom must be activated separately in the auto-recording, Digital Subject Program, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus. The digital zoom is activated in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menu (p. 44).

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. Because of the degree of magnification, the use of a tripod is recommended.

The digital zoom is operated by the zoom lever (1). Slide 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. Turn the lever left (W) to zoom out. After zooming, the zoom scale is displayed briefly. The yellow section indicates the digital-zoom range.

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

Focus modes

This camera has autofocus and manual focus control. The focus mode is selected separately in the Digital Subject Program, movie, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus. When using Digital Subject Programs, the focus mode is reset when the camera is turned off.

With the P, A, S, or M exposure modes or movie recording, the autofocus mode can be specified between single-shot AF and continuous AF in section 2 of the menu (p. 44). Single-shot AF allows the focus to be locked before recording the image, see the basic recording section. Continuous AF continually focuses the camera. When capturing still images, the camera continues to focus when the shutter-release button is held partway down. In movie recording, focus is locked when the shutter-release button is partway down, but it is continually adjusted during recording.

When focusing manually, a scale shows the approximate subject distance. The scale changes depending on the focusing range.

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

When using the shutter-priority, aperture-priority, or manual exposure modes (p. 36 - 38) 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.

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 independently in section 1 of the movie, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus (p. 44).

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.

Immediately after selecting the preset white-balance option on the menu, a selection screen is displayed.

Press the left/right keys of the controller to select the preset white balance. Press the central button of the controller to apply it. The following preset options are available:

Daylight - for outdoor and sunlit subjects.

Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes.

Tungsten - for incandescent lighting: household light bulbs.

Fluorescent - for fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.

Flash - for use with the built-in flash.

Custom White Balance

Custom white-balance allows the camera to be calibrated to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting 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 setup (Cust.set) from the white balance option in section 1 of the movie, and P, A, S, and M exposure-mode menus (p. 44); the custom white-balance calibration screen opens.

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 shows 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 the movie, P, A, S, and M exposure modes.

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. 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 can be turned on and off in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).

Flash mode

The flash modes can be changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). This menu option is used when another function is assigned to the flash mode button, see page 65 on the custom key function. For more on flash modes, refer to page 26.

Flash compensation

Flash compensation increases or decreases the flash exposure of the built-in flash in reference to the ambient exposure by as much as 2 Ev.

Select the flash compensation option section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). 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 indicator will be displayed on the monitor as a warning.

Positive compensation

No compensation

Negative compensation

No flash

Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. When using fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio between the highlights and shadows. The flash affects 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 receive less light and are deeper, but retain detail that would be lost without the flash. Using a positive Ev setting will soften or eliminate shadows.

Metering modes

Metering mode indicators are displayed on the monitor. The metering mode is set in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).

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. A small circle appears 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.

Camera sensitivity - ISO

Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 400; 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 section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).

The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 50 and 200. When any other setting than auto is used, "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 50 will have the least noise and 400 will have the most. An ISO setting of 400 may allow the camera to be hand-held in low-light conditions without the need of a flash. The effect of noise with exposures of one second or longer is reduced by the noise-reduction function in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 92).

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	0.23 - 6.1m (0.75 - 20ft.)	1.27 - 4.6m (4.2 - 15.1ft.)
50	0.23 - 3.1m (0.75 - 10.2ft.)	1.27 - 2.3m (4.2 - 7.5ft.)
100	0.23 - 4.3m (0.75 - 14ft.)	1.27 - 3.3m (4.2 - 10.8ft.)
200	0.23 - 6.1m (0.75 - 20ft.)	1.27 - 4.6m (4.2 - 15.1ft.)
400	0.23 - 8.6m (0.75 - 28ft.)	1.27 - 6.5m (4.2 - 21.3ft.)

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 section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus and section 2 of the movie menu (p. 44). The live image 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.

Contrast

This function increases or decreases the contrast of the scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (-). This can be set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). Any changes made are applied to the live image. If any level except normal is selected, an indicator appears on the monitor as a warning.

Sharpness

Sharpness accents or softens details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (-). This can be set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44).

Any changes made are applied to the live image, but may be difficult to see. However, when viewed with a computer, the changes will be evident. If any level except normal is selected, an indicator appears on the monitor as a warning.

Custom Key function

The function assigned to the flash mode button can be selected among the flash mode, drive mode, white balance, focus mode, and color mode. This can be set in section 1 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). The flash mode can also be changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus.

Pressing the flash-mode button changes the function set in the menu. Press the central button of the controller or press the shutter-release button partway down to apply the setting.

When selecting the continuous advance, progressive capture, or bracketing drive mode, or preset white balance, a selection screen appears. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the appropriate mode or bracketing increment and press the central button of the controller to select it.

When selecting custom white balance, the calibration screen appears. Fill the frame with a white object and press the central button of the controller to calibrate the camera.

Image size (movie)

Movies can be recorded at four sizes: 800x600, 640x480, 320x240, and 160x120. The larger the image size, the higher the image quality and the larger the file sizes. Image size is set in the movie menu (p. 44).

Frame rate

Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. 800 × 600 size images can only be recorded at 15fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. Frame rate is set in the movie menu (p. 44).

Movie file sizes

If image size or frame rate is changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of seconds that can be recorded with the installed memory card. The total time that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the recording rate. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.

Approximate recording rate
Image size Frame rate	800 X 600	640 X 480	320 X 240	160 X 120
30 fps	-	1070KB/s	680KB/s	170KB/s
15 fps	1070KB/s	540KB/s	350KB/s	95KB/s
Approximate number of seconds that can be stored on a 16MB memory card.
30 fps	-	13 seconds	21 seconds	82 seconds
15 fps	13 seconds	25 seconds	41 seconds	150 seconds

The writing speed of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip, especially with 800 X 600 images or 640 X 480 images at 30 fps. Test the card before important events. Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/

Europe: http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com.

Optical zoom

The optical zoom can be used while a movie is being recorded. If the sound of the zoom is intrusive in the audio track, the zoom can be disabled in the movie menu (p. 44). A 4X digital zoom is available during recording when the optical zoom is turned off.

Camera Notes

When using the continuous AF focus mode (p. 57), the noise of the AF motor may be audible. Change the focus mode to single-shot AF in section 2 of the movie menu to prevent the AF motor from operating during recording.

Movie mode

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. The movie mode is set in the movie menu (p. 44).

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. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles.

The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field; the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus. The larger the aperture value, the greater the depth of field. The smaller the aperture value, the shallower the depth of field. The required shutter speed for the exposure increases with the aperture value. 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.

Depth of field also changes with focal length. The smaller the focal length, the greater the depth of field; the longer the focal length, the shallower the depth of field.

f / 2.8

f/8.0

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

The change in aperture and shutter speed is not apparent in the live image. Unlike film cameras, test photographs can be taken and immediately viewed. For critical work, take a test photograph at the set aperture or shutter speed and view the result in Quick View (p. 30). The image can be deleted if not acceptable and another test image can be taken at a different setting.

ADVANCED PLAYBACK

The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 30 through 33. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced function on the playback menu. Movie clips can be played back in Quick View.

Playing back movies

Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie.

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

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

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

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

MENUTo cancel the playback, press the menu button.

Capturing a movie frame

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

During playback, press the center button of the controller to pause the movie playback at the point to capture the frame. When the movie is paused, the left/right keys can be used to jog the clip to display the correct frame.

Press the up key of the controller to capture the frame. Before the frame is captured, a confirmation screen appears. Choosing "Yes" executes the operation, "No" cancels it.

The file name of the captured image is displayed. Press the center button of the controller to complete the operation.

Navigating the playback menu

Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.

MENU Activate the menu with the menu button.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.

Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted. If "Enter" is displayed, press the center of the controller to continue.

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

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

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

Refer to the following sections for descriptions of the menu options.

Frame-selection screen

When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple images to be chosen.

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

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

The garbage can indicates the image is selected for deletion.

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

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

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

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

MENUThe menu button cancels the screen and any operation made.

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

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 section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). The delete option has three settings:

This frame	The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is deleted.
All frames	All unlocked files are deleted.
Marked frames	To delete multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the first file to be deleted. Pressing the up key marks the thumbnail with the delete indicator. To deselect a file for deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the indicator disappears. Continue until all the files to be deleted are marked. Press the central button of the controller to continue (the confirmation screen appears), or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. On the confirmation screen, highlighting and entering “Yes” deletes the marked files.

Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen appears. Choosing "Yes" executes the operation, "No" cancels it.

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

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 section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72), a confirmation screen appears. Choosing "Yes" formats the card, choosing "No" cancels the formatting operation. A screen appears to indicate the card has been formatted.

A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/

Europe: http://www.konicaminolta support.com.

Lock

Single, multiple, or all files can be locked. A locked file cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the QV/delete button. However, the formatting function (p. 76) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Important images should be locked. The lock function is in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72). The lock option has four settings:

This frame	The file displayed or highlighted in the playback mode is locked.
All frames	All files on the memory card are locked.
Marked frames	To lock or unlock multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the file to be locked. Pressing the up key marks the file with the lock indicator. To unlock a file, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the lock indicator disappears. 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 are unlocked.

Movie editing

The edit-movie option in section 1 of the playback menu allows an unwanted section to be cut from a movie clip. The movie to be edited must first be displayed in the playback mode before opening the playback menu. Highlight "Enter" in the movie edit option and press the center button of the controller to open the editing screen.

The function menu indicates the active step in the editing procedure. The up/down key selects functions.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the first frame of the section to be cut. The bar under the image and the timer in the top right corner of the screen show the approximate location of the point.

Use the down key to select the next step.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the last frame of the section to be cut. The bar under the image and the timer in the top right corner of the screen show the approximate location of the point.

Use the down key to select the next step.

Press the center controller button to preview the edit. The arrow above the bar indicates the playback frame.

After playback, use the down key to continue if the edit is acceptable. To make changes to the edit, use the up key of the controller to return to the previous steps to adjust the start and end points. To cancel the edit operation, press the menu button.

Press the center controller button to save the edit; a confirmation screen is displayed. Select "Yes" to continue.

After the edited movie clip is saved, the file name is displayed.

The original movie file can be deleted from the memory card by selecting "Yes" on the screen. Once deleted, it cannot be recovered. By selecting "No," both the original and edited file remain on the card.

Copy and E-mail Copy

The copy function in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 72) makes exact copies of image or movie files and can store the copied data on another memory card. E-mail Copy in menu section 3 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. E-mail copies can only be copied to the original card.

When a copy function is used, a folder is created for the files (p. 102); 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. The same folder is used to store copies until the number of images exceeds 9,999. 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 the 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 indicator. To deselect a file to be copied, highlight the selected thumbnail and press the down key; the check disappears. 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 32MB 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 section 3 of the playback menu (p. 72).

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.

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.

Copied to 101KM_CP.

OK

After the copy-completed message is highlighted, a screen indicates the name of the 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 section 3 of the playback menu. Two sizes are available: 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X 120 (QVGA). To copy captured movie frames, the image size must be equal to or smaller than the frame image size.

Copied to 102KM_EM.

OK

When the image(s) to be converted to an e-mail file are selected, the copy routine begins and a screen appears indicating the name of the folder containing the copied images; press the central button of the controller to return to the menu.

Camera Notes

The copy-unsuccessful message appears 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.

Slide Show

Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images and movie clips on the memory card in order. The menu has the following options:

Slide show	Enter	To start the slide-show presentation. Highlight “Enter” and press the central button of the controller to start the slide show.
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 presenta-tion. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selection screen is dis-played. 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 indicator. To deselect a marked image, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the check disappears. Continue until all the images have been edited. Press the controller to set the marked frames, or press the menu button to cancel the oper-ation and return to the playback menu.
Duration	1 - 60s.	To select the period each still image is displayed during the slide show.
Repeat	Yes / No	Selecting “Yes” causes the slide show to repeat until it is canceled using the menu button. “No” ends the slide show presentation and returns to the playback menu when all the images have been dis-played once.

The controller can be used to control the presentation during playback.

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

The left/right keys advance to the next still image or return to the previous one. During a movie, the keys forward or rewind the clip

MENU

Press the menu button to cancel the presentation.

Camera Notes

i+

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

About DPOF

This camera is supported by DPOFTM 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. 102).

DPOF setup

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 section 3 of the playback menu (p. 72). 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 appears. 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 print indicator. The number next to the indicator shows the number of copies that will be printed. Pressing the up key increases the number of copies, pressing the down key decreases 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 print indicator 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 appears 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.

Date Print

To print the date of capture with each image with a DPOF compatible printer, turn the section 3 menu option on. To cancel date print, simply turn the option off. How and where the date is printed varies with the printer.

Index Print

To create an index print of all the images on the card, select "Yes" in the index print option in section 3 of the playback menu. 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.

Camera Notes

DPOF files and images can be printed directly from the camera with a DPOF compatible PictBridge printer, see page 113.

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 section 4 of the setup menu (p. 88).

1. Turn off the television and the camera.
2. Insert the small plug of the AV cable into the camera's AV-out terminal. The triangular mark on the plug should face the back of the camera.
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 and turn on the camera. 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 MENU

The setup menu 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.

Opening the setup menu

The setup menu is opened from the other menus. It can be accessed from any of the recording or playback menus.

Setup menu

Use the right key of the controller to highlight setup tab at the top of the menu.

Press the central button of the controller to open the setup menu.

Reverse the procedure to return to the original menu. Pressing the menu button closes the menu and returns to the recording or playback modes.

Navigating the setup menu

See page 87 on how to open the menu. The four-way keys of the controller (1) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.

Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted. If "Enter" is displayed, press the center of the controller to continue.

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

Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed.

MENUClose the menu with the menu button.

LCD monitor brightness

Monitor brightness can be adjusted in 11 levels. Brightness can be set individually for viewfinder and direct viewing in the recording mode. Turn the mode switch to the appropriate position before opening the brightness option in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 88). Also see page 28.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to adjust brightness, the monitor image changes accordingly. Press the central button of the controller to set the level.

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-saving period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, or 10 minutes. When the camera is connected to a computer, the auto-power-saving period is fixed at ten minutes. Auto power save is set in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 88).

Instant playback

An image can be displayed on the monitor after it is captured. When used with the continuous-advance or progressive-capture drive modes (p. 46), the images in the series are played back in a six-frame index display. Instant playback is activated section 1 of the setup menu (p. 88). A playback period of two or ten seconds can be selected. 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.

Lens accessory

This camera is compatible with the optional Wide Converter Kit ZCW-100. This kit contains a 0.75X wide-angle converter, which reduces the focal length of the zoom lens' wide-angle position giving it the equivalent of a 28mm lens on a 35mm camera.

When the converter is mounted, the lens accessory option in section 1 of the setup menu should be set to "WideConvertr." An indicator (W) appears in the top left corner of the monitor as a warning. The optical zoom is automatically set to the wide-angle position. The optical zoom and Super Macro are disabled.

Language

The language used in the menus can be changed in section 1 of the setup menu.

File number (#) memory

If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created or a new memory card is used, the next image recorded will have a file number one greater than the last file saved. If the new card contains an image with a greater file number, the new image will be assigned a file number one greater than the greatest on the card. If the file number memory is disabled, the image file number is reset to 0001 when saved in a new folder or card. File number memory is activated in section 2 of the setup menu.

Folder name

All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Two folder-name formats are available in section 2 of the setup menu, standard and date.

Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named 100KM004. The first three digits are the folder's serial number, which will increase by one each time a new folder is created. The next two letters refer to Konica Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 004 indicates a DiIMAGE Z2.

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 10140319 was created in 2004 on March 19th.

100KM004 (Standard)

10140319 (Date)

With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded, a new folder with the day's date is created. All images recorded that day are placed in that folder. Images recorded on a different day are placed in a new folder with the corresponding date. If the file number memory function is off (p. 91), 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 is one greater than the last image saved. For more information on folder organization and file names, see page 102.

Noise reduction

This function reduces the effect of dark noise caused by long exposures. Noise reduction is only applied to exposures of one second or longer. Dark-frame subtraction 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. Noise reduction can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu.

Date and time setup

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 supplied DiIMAGE Viewer software. 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). See page 18 for instructions on how to set the clock and calendar.

Date imprinting

The date of recording can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 88) 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 to indicate the imprinting function is active.

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 section 2 of the setup menu (p. 88).

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 DiIMAGE Viewer software.

Reset default

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

Recording mode
Focus area	Wide frames	p. 22
Monitor display	Standard	p. 28
Exposure compensation	0.0	p. 41
Flash mode	Autoflash (Fill-flash in A, S, M modes)	p. 26
Drive mode	Single-frame advance	p. 46
Image size	2272 X 1704	p. 54
Image quality	Standard	p. 54
Auto Digital Subject Selection	On (Auto recording mode)	p. 23
Digital zoom	Off	p. 56
Focus mode	Autofocus / Single-shot AF	p. 57
White balance	Auto	p. 58
Custom key function	Flash mode	p. 65
Full-time AF	Off	p. 60
Flash compensation	0.0	p. 60
Metering mode	Multi segment	p. 61
Camera sensitivity (ISO)	Auto	p. 62
Color mode	Natural color	p. 63
Sharpness	Normal	p. 64
Contrast	Normal	p. 63
Movie menu
Image size	320 X 240	p. 66
Frame rate	15 fps	p. 66
Optical zoom	On	p. 67
White Balance	Auto	p. 58
Movie mode	Standard movie	p. 67
Focus mode	Continuous AF	p. 57
Color mode	Natural color	p. 63

Playback menu

Playback (Slide Show)	All frames	p. 82
Duration (Slide Show)	5 seconds	p. 82
Repeat (Slide Show)	No	p. 82
Date print	Off	p. 85
Index print	No	p. 85
Image size (E-mail copy)	640 X 480	p. 80

Setup menu

LCD Brightness	Normal	p. 90
Auto-power-saving period	1 minute	p. 90
Instant playback	Off	p. 90
Lens accessory	None	p. 91
File number (#) memory	Off	p. 91
Folder name	Standard	p. 92
Noise reduction	On	p. 92
Date imprinting	Off	p. 93
Audio signals	1	p. 95
Focus signals	1	p. 96
Shutter FX	1	p. 96
Volume	2	p. 96
Transfer mode	Data storage	p. 96

Audio signals

Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal gives a positive confirmation of the operation. The audio signals can be turn off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 88). The tone of the signal can also be changed; signal 1 is electrical and signal 2 is mechanical.

Focus signal

When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, an audio signal confirms the AF system has focused. The focus signals can be changed or turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 88). Two tones are available.

Shutter FX

When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect gives a positive confirmation a still image is recorded. The sound effect can be turn off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 88). Two shutter effects are available. Signal 1 is taken from the Dynax/Maxxum 9 SLR and signal 2 is taken from the legendary Minolta CLE, a compact rangefinder that represents the pinnacle of the development of the Leitz-Minolta CL.

Volume

The volume of the audio signals and shutter FX can be increased or decreased in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 88). This affects the camera's audio signals only and will not change the playback levels of a movie clip.

Video output

Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 86). The video output can be changed between NTSC and PAL in section 4 of the setup menu. 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.

Transfer mode

The data-transfer mode must be specified depending on whether images are transferred to a computer or printed directly. The data-storage option must be selected to transfer data from the camera to a computer or when using the DiIMAGE Viewer software. The PictBridge option allows images to be printed directly from the camera with a PictBridge compatible printer (p. 108).

DATA-TRANSFER MODE

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

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:

Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional, and XP home and professional editions.

Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2 and Mac OS X 10.1.3-10.1.5, 10.2.1-10.2.8, 10.3-10.3.2.

Check the Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information:

North America: http://www.konicaminolta.us/

Europe: http://www.konicaminolta support.com

Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the included DiIMAGE Viewer CD-ROM (p. 99). No special driver software is required for other Windows or Macintosh operating systems.

Customers who have bought a previous DiIMAGE 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 DiIMAGE Viewer CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiIMAGE Z2 with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiIMAGE cameras.

A remote camera driver is supplied in the Windows edition of the DiIMAGE Viewer CD-ROM. The driver is not compatible with this camera.

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. 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 99 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.

Initializing USB connection.

1. Start up the computer. The computer must be on before connecting the camera.
2. Insert the memory card into the camera. To change the memory card while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 106.
3. Slide open the card chamber door. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. The triangular mark on the plug should face the back of the camera. Make sure the plug is firmly attached.
4. Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer's USB port. Make sure the plug is firmly attached. The camera should be connected directly to the computer's USB port. Attaching the camera to a USB hub may prevent proper operation.
5. Press the main switch to turn on the camera. The USB connection is made automatically; a screen appears to indicate the operation. The monitor turns off when the connection has been made. If the USB connection is not made, disconnect the camera and restart the computer. Repeat the connection procedure above.

Windows XP Windows

When the USB connection is completed, a drive icon, or volume, appears in My Computer or the desktop; the name varies with memory card. When using Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window opens requesting instructions on what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window.

Connecting to Windows 98 and 98 SE

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

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

When the driver has been successfully installed, a window appears. Click "OK." Restart the computer and connect the camera (p. 98) to complete the operation.

Manual Installation

Add New Hardware Wizard

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

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

Add New Hardware Wizard

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

Add New Hardware Wizard

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."

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: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf.

The last window confirms the driver has been installed. Click "Finish" to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer.

When the my-computer window is opened, a new removable-disk icon is displayed. Double click on the icon to access the camera's memory card; see page 102.

Memory card folder organization

Drive Icon

Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 84).

Dcim

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.

100KM004

10140801

102KM_CP

103KM_EM

From left to right: standard folder, date folder, copy folder, e-mail copy folder.

PICT0001.JPG Still image

PICT0002.MOV Movie clip

Image-file names begin with "PICT" followed by a four-digit file number and a jpg or mov extension. To copying images, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer.

Copy images (p. 80) 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 is 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 is created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory card: e.g. from 100KM004 to 101KM004.

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 section 2 of the setup menu (p. 91).

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

If a camera image is opened in an image-processing application that does not support Exif tags, and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the Exif tag information is erased. Some Exif compatible applications rewrite the Exif data preventing the DiIMAGE Viewer from reading it. When using software other than the DiIMAGE 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 controls will affect any color-matching software in use.

Auto power save - data-transfer mode

When connected to a computer or printer, 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 main switch. Remake the USB connection by turning the camera on.

Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition

Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera 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:)

3:45PM

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.

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

3:43PM

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.

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.

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. 104).
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. 105).
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Change the memory card.
4. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection.

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.
2. 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.
3. Click on the driver to select it.
4. 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.

PictBridge

Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 4 of the setup menu is set to PictBridge. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the camera's USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Open the AV out/ USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on; the PictBridge screen is displayed automatically.

Individual still images can be selected for printing on the PictBridge screen. For other printing options, see the menu navigation section on page 110.

The information (i + ) button switches between the single frame and index playback formats on the PictBridge screen. Enlarged playback, activated with the zoom lever, can be used to examine image files on the screen.

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. 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 continue.

The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu navigation section for more information (p. 110). Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen.

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

Notes on printing errors

If the battery is exhausted before the print run is complete, printing is canceled. Use a fully-charged battery or the optional AC adapter.

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 deselect the images that were printed.

Navigating the PictBridge menu

Pressing the menu button (1) turns the menu on and off. The four-way keys of the controller (2) move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.

MENU Activate the menu with the menu button.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menu changes as the tabs are highlighted.

Use the up/down keys to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted. If "Start" is displayed, press the center of the controller to continue.

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

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

Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. To return to the playback mode, press the menu button. Read the following sections on information on the menu options.

The options that can be changed vary with the printer.

Batch print

Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Two options are available:

All-frames - to print all images on the card. A screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified. A maximum number of fifty images can be printed.

Reset - to cancel changes made with the batch print option or with the print selection screen.

Index print

An index print of all still images on the memory card can be made. The quality and size of the print can be specified with the camera menu. The number of images per page varies with the printer. The print-setup confirmation screen is displayed before the print routine starts.

Paper size

The paper size of the print can be specified. The printer-setup option uses the size set with the printer. The sizes option should be set first, see below.

Sizes

To set paper sizes depending on region. This changes the paper-size option to common sizes used in particular areas.

Layout

The layout of the print can be set. The printer-setup option uses the layout parameters of the printer. Borderless printing can be specified with the camera as well as the number of images per page.

Print quality

The print quality can be set. The printer-setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera.

Data print

Data can be printed with the image. The printer-setup option uses the options set with the printer. The date of capture and the file name can be selected for printing. Data printing can also be disabled with the menu.

Printing Notes

The following are the dimensions for postcard, L, and 2L paper sizes in both millimeters and inches for your reference:

Postcard	100 X 148mm	3.9 X 5.9 in.
L	89 X 127mm	3.5 X 5.0 in.
2L	127 X 178mm	5.0 X 7.0 in.

DPOF print

DPOF print in section 3 allows still images and an index print selected with the DPOF printing options in section 2 of the playback menu to be printed from a DPOF compatible PictBridge printer. Simply select the start option from the menu to begin the routine.

The number of prints in the print run are displayed; an index print is counted as one. Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge menu.

Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing the center of the controller. The printing-finished message indicates the end of the operation; press the center of the controller and 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 Konica Minolta service facility.

Problem	Symptom	Cause	Solution
The camera will not work.	Nothing displayed on the monitors.	The batteries are dead.	Replace batteries (p. 13).
		AA Ni-MH batteries are inserted incorrectly.	Reinsert the batteries taking care that the negative and positive terminals are oriented as indicated on the inside of the battery chamber door (p. 13).
		The AC adapter is not connected properly.	Check that the adapter is connected to the camera and a live electrical outlet (p. 15).
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. 16), delete some images (p. 31), or change the image-quality or image-size setting (p. 54).
	No-card warning appears on the monitors.	No memory card in the camera.	Insert a memory card (p. 16).
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. 35).
		The camera is in macro mode.	Cancel the macro mode setting (p. 35).
		A special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing (p. 25).	Use the focus-lock function to focus on an object at the same distance as the subject (p. 24) or use manual focus (p. 57).
	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. 62), or use the flash (p. 26).
While using flash, the pictures are too dark.	The subject is beyond the flash range (p. 62).		Move closer to the subject or change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 62).

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 the camera 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 main switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged and the camera reset.

This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of printing. To obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual, contact a Konica Minolta service facility.

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.

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.

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.

LCD monitor care

• The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99.99% of the pixels operate properly. Less than 0.01% of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright points; this is not monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image.
• 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.
• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth.

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 Konica Minolta service facility.

Operating temperatures and conditions

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

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.

The response time 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. Images cannot be recorded when the card is protected. If an attempt is made to record or delete an image with the camera, the card-locked message will appear on the monitor.

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. Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data.

Write-protect switch

Lock position

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.

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.

Questions and service

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

QuickTime system requirements

IBM PC / AT Compatible

Pentium processor-based PC or compatible computer

Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP.

128MB or more of RAM

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.

Videoimpression system requirements

To install ArcSoft Videolmpression, follow the instructions in the installer.

Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP. Pentium III 450 processor or equivalent. Pentium III 700 recommended

200MB of hard disk space, 1GB recommended.

32MB of RAM. 128MB recommended.

16-bit or higher color display at 800 × 600 .

DirectX 8.1 or above. Apple QuickTime recommended.

FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity

Responsible Party: Kona Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.
Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430

Digital Camera: DiIMAGE Z2

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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.

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

Technical specifications

CCD:	1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD
Number of effective pixels:	4.0 million
Total number of pixels:	4.2 million
Camera sensitivity (ISO):	Auto and 50, 100, 200, 400 ISO equivalents.
Aspect ratio:	4:3
Lens construction:	11 elements in 7 groups
Maximum aperture:	f/2.8 (wide-angle position), f/3.7 (telephoto position)
Focal length:	6.3 -63 mm (35mm equivalent: 38 - 380 mm)
Focusing range (from the CCD):	0.57 m–inf./1.9 ft–inf. (wide-angle position)
	2.07 m–inf./6.8 ft–inf. (telephoto position)
	0.10–1.07 m/0.4–3.6 ft in Super Macro mode
Autofocusing system:	Rapid AF using passive AF and Video AF
Focus modes:	Single-shot AF, Continuous AF with Predictive Focus Control, Full-time AF
Shutter:	CCD electronic shutter and mechanical shutter
Shutter speeds:	1/1000–15s, Time (30s maximum)
Built-in flash recycling time:	5s (approx.)
Monitor LCD:	3.8cm (1.5 in) low-temperature polysilicon TFT color
Monitor field of view:	100% (approx.)
Viewfinder field of view:	98% (approx.)
A/D conversion:	10 bit
Recording media:	SD Memory cards and MultiMediaCards
File formats:	JPEG, Motion JPEG (mov).
	DCF 2.0 and DPOF compliant.
Printing output control:	Exif print, PRINT Image Matching II, PictBridge
Menu languages:	Japanese, English, German, French, and Spanish
AV output:	NTSC and PAL
Batteries:	Four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries.
Battery performance (recording):	Approximately 250 frames based on the CIPA standard with alkaline batteries, LCD monitor on, full-size images (2272x1704), standard image quality, no instant playback, no full-time AF, flash used with 50% of the frames.
Battery performance (playback):	Approx. continuous playback time: 300 minutes with alkaline batteries. 180 minutes for continuous movie playback
Optional external power source:	AC Adapter AC-1L or AC-11
	External High-Power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100
Dimensions:	109.5 (W) X 77.5 (H) X 80.0 (D) mm
	4.31 (W) X 3.05 (H) X 3.15 (D) in
Weight:	Approximately 305g/10.8 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.

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