Summary of the content on the page No. 1
E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
9222-2727-11 PM-A303/ME-0303
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Before you begin Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. Minolta DiMAGE E223 digital camera AA alkaline batteries (set of two) Hand strap HS-DG223 Video cable VIC-100 USB cable USB-700 DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM Quick Reference
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
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, hi
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
•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 vehicl
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
CAUTION • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. • The lens retracts when the camera is turned off. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury. •The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
About this manual The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 10 and 25. This section of the manu- al covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images. The other sections can be read as needed. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation s
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Auto-recording mode .......................................................................................... 26 Flash modes ............................................................................................. 26 Flash range............................................................................................... 27 Display button - recording mode............................................................... 27 Exposure compensation ...............................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
NAMES OF PARTS Camera body * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 58). Shutter-release button The DC terminal (p. 13), video- Flash (p. 26) out terminal (p. 37), and USB port (p. 47) are located behind Self-timer lamp (p. 32) the terminal cover. Viewfinder window* Strap eyelet (p. 10) Lens* Microphone Battery/ Card chamber door (p. 11, 16) The tripod socke
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Main switch White balance/ Delete button (p. 25, 30) Viewfinder* (p. 18, 24) Flash-mode/ Copy button (p. 26, 36) Indicator lamp (p. 22) Zoom lever (p. 20) Scroll-up button Scroll-down button Display/ Enter button (p. 25, 27) Mode dial Speaker LCD monitor* Mode dial This dial gives direct and easy Movie-recording mode (p. 31) access to the camera’s major modes. Program-recording mode (p. 32) Auto-recording mode (p. 18, 26) Playback mode (p. 24, 34) Setup mode (p. 38) Data-transfer mode (p. 46) 9
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
GETTING UP AND RUNNING Attaching the hand strap Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body (1). 1 Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten (2). 2 10 GETTING UP AND RUNNING
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Installing batteries This digital camera uses two AA-size Ni-MH batteries or one CR-V3 lithium battery. When using Ni- MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment. Although alkaline batteries can be used, their performance is very low and is not recommended for normal use. Do not use other types of AA batteries. When replacing the batteries, the camera should be turned off. Open the battery-chamber door on the bottom of the camera by sliding
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
When replacing batteries, the date information will reset if there are no batteries in the camera for a few minutes. See page 14 if the date reset. Battery condition indicator This camera is equipped with an automatic battery- condition indicator. When the camera is on, the bat- tery-condition indicator appears on the LCD monitor. If it does not appear, the battery may be exhausted or installed incorrectly. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. Low-battery indicator - battery po
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Connecting the AC adapter (sold separately) The AC Adapter AC-6 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. Lift the terminal cover from the top (1). The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC ter- minal (2). Insert the AC adapter plug into
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Setting the language Depending on the region, the menu language may have to be set. Four languages are available: English, French, Spanish, and German. Turn the mode dial to the setup position (1). Turn the camera on (2). 2 3 4 5 6 1 SET UP MEMORY TYPE LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT Use the scroll buttons (3) to select the language option. Press the display/enter SELECT OK button (4) to open language screen. LANGUAGE ENGLISH Use the scroll buttons (3) to highlight the ESPAÑOL appropriate language. Press the
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Use the scroll buttons (3) to select the date/time option. SET UP Press the display/enter button (4) to open the date/time DELETE ALL screen. FORMAT QUALITY BUZZER DPOF DATE/TIME SELECT OK SET UP Use the scroll buttons (3) to select the style option. STYLE Press the display/enter button (4) to continue. CLOCK SELECT OK Use the scroll buttons (3) to select the date format. Press the dis- SET UP play/enter button (4) to select the format. MONTH / DAY The main setup menu is displayed. Highlight the
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Image storage This camera has an 8MB internal memory where the image can be stored without the need for a separate a memory card. To switch between the internal memory and a memory card, see pages 38 and 45. The LCD monitor shows where the images will be stored. “IN” indicates the internal memory and “EX” indicates an external memory card. An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard, sold separately, can be inserted in the camera for image storage. Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator la
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
34 To remove a memory card, hold the edge of the card and pull it out straight (3). Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. Close the card-chamber door and slide it toward the body (4) to engage the safety catch. If the card-protect message appears, the inserted card in the camera is locked. The card’s write-pro- tect switch must be in the unlock position to use the card. If the memory-card-error message appears, the inserted card may need to be formatted, or may not be comp
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
BASIC RECORDING AND PLAYBACK This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the opera- tions in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual. Auto-recording mode display When the mode dial is turned to the auto-recording mode position, the following display will appear in the LCD moni- tor. Indicators are displayed when camera settings are changed. White-balance indicator (p. 30) Digital-zoom display (p. 20) Memory-type indicator
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Viewfinder Because the optical viewfinder and the lens are slightly Close-framing guide separated, the image seen through one is not exactly the same as the other; this is called parallax. Parallax can cause errors in framing at close distances and is more pronounced at longer focal lengths. When the sub- ject is closer than 0.4m (1.3ft) in the macro mode, the use of the LCD monitor is recommended because it does not suffer from parallax. If the viewfinder is used, point the camera slightly upwa
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Using the zoom lens This camera is equipped with a 6.2 to 18.6mm optical zoom. This is equivalent to a 38 to 114mm zoom lens on a 35mm camera. In 35mm photography, focal lengths below 50mm are referred to as wide-angle; the angle of view is larger than that of the human eye. Above 50mm is referred to as tele- photo and makes distant objects appear closer. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor. The zoom lens is operated by the zoom lever. Pressing Zoom l
