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This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). FCC Compliance Statement Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device ma
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READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. TM SD is a trademark. Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademark
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Warnings 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
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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 o
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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 sh
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE................................... 23 Package Contents............................................ 9 Shooting Images - The Basics..........................23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................ 24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.............. 10 Using the Zoom Function................................... 25 Front View...................................................... 10 Using the Flash...
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PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 36 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............56 Viewing Images ............................................... 36 Installing Photo Explorer....................................56 Magnifying Images .......................................... 37 Installing Photo Express....................................57 Thumbnail Display .......................................... 38 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...58 Slideshow Display ...................
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera! Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following: 5.0 Megapixels USB connection (USB 2.0 Full Speed compliant) A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 Still images or video clips that you have megapixels for good quality of images. recorded can be downloaded to your computer Auto flash using the USB cable
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Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Common Product Components: Konica Minolta DiMAGE E500 Digital Still Camera Hand Strap USB Cable AV Cable Batteries Camera Case CD-ROM Please contact your local camera dealer or the Konica Minolta distributor in your area. EN-9
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 9 4 1. Mode dial 6. ON/OFF Power button 2. Flash 7. Self-timer LED 3. Microphone 8. PC (USB) / AV Out terminal 4. Lens 9. DC in 3V terminal 5. Shutter button EN-10
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Rear View 5 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 10 11 4 12 13 1. Playback button 8. Arrow button (Up) 2. MENU Menu button 9. Self-timer button 3. Delete button Arrow button (Right) 4. Tripod socket 10. OK button 5. W Zoom out (wide-angle) button Display button 6. T Zoom in (telephoto) button 11. Arrow button (Down) 7. LCD monitor 12. Flash button Arrow button (Left) 13. Battery / SD card cover EN-11
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Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. 8 7 6 1 2 5 3 4 Mode Description 1. P Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically. 2. Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action. 3. Video Select this mode to record video clips. 4. Setup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings. 5. Night Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or
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LCD Monitor Information 1 2 3 4 5 6 Camera Mode 3M SD P 8 7 15 8 14 13 9 X1 1. Mode indication [ ] SUNSET [ ] Auto Mode 12 [ ] TUNGSTEN 1.5x 14.01.2005 [ ] Setup Mode [ ] FLUORESCENT [ ] Video Mode 9. Capture mode indicator 11 10 [ ] Landscape Mode [ ] SINGLE X1 [ ] Status of internal memory [ P ] Program Mode [ ] BURST [ ] Status of SD memory card SD [ ] Sport Mode [ ] AEB [ ] Portrait Mode 6. Remaining battery status 10. Date [ ] Night Mode [ ] Full battery power 11. Zoom state
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Video Mode 2 3 1. Video mode SD 00:33 1 4 2. Recordable movie time available 7 3. SD memory card indicator (if present) 4. Battery power indicator 6 5. Date 6. Focus area 7. Flash mode 14.01.2005 5 2 Image Playback SD 1 3 1. Playback mode 100-0001 2. SD memory card indicator (if present) 1280X960 SIZE 4 3. Battery power indicator +1.7 EV. 4. Playback information 05:22 01. 04. '04 1 2 3 Video Playback SD 1 4 1. Playback mode 5 2. Video mode 100-0001 3. SD memory card indicator (if presen
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PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the battery cover. To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward
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Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warrant
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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 12MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card. 2. Open the SD memory card cover. 3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation a
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Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. EN-18
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GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the ON/OFF button until the digital camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the ON/OFF button again. Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the ON/OFF button. BASIC CUSTOM 2. Press to select the [CUSTOM] menu. DATE & TIME Y/M/D Y/M/D NTSC 3. Use to select [LANGUAGE], then press the button. TV NTSC PAL 4. Use or to select the
