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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
9222-2788-11 SY/ME-A302
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Before you begin Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. Minolta DiMAGE F200 digital camera Hand strap HS-DG100 SD Memory Card AV cable AVC-200 USB cable USB-500 DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide (printed) Minolt
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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
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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 vehicl
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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
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About this manual The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 14 and 37. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images. The basic and advanced auto-recording mode sections cover all the basic functions of the cam- era in this mode and in the multi-function recording mode. Take time to read these sections before moving on to the multi-function recording mode section.
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Focus signals...........................................................................................................................27 Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................27 Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection..........................................................................28 Digital-subject-program button..............................................................................
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White balance..........................................................................................................................62 Automatic white balance..................................................................................................62 Preset white balance .......................................................................................................62 Custom white balance ..........................................................................................
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Setup mode - controlling the camera’s operation.................................................................................97 Navigating the setup menu......................................................................................................98 LCD monitor brightness.........................................................................................................100 Formatting memory cards ....................................................................................
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Camera body * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 126). Data panel (p. 13) Viewfinder window* Microphone Speaker Shutter-release button Mode dial (main switch) Strap eyelet (p. 15) Lens* Flash (p. 32) Remote-control receiver Self-timer/Remote-control lamp (p. 39, 40) Battery-chamber door (p. 14) The tripod socket is located on the bottom of the body. Card
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Flash mode/Information button (p. 32, 34) Drive-mode button (p. 38) Zoom lever (p. 24) Viewfinder* (p. 12) LCD monitor* Power/Access lamp (p. 22) Controller The USB port, AV-out termi- nal, and DC terminal are located behind the terminal cover. Digital-subject-program button (p. 29) Display button (p. 31, 36) Menu button QV/ Delete button (p. 34, 35) 11
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Viewfinder Focus lamp (green) Flash lamp (orange) Because the optical viewfinder and the lens are slightly separated, the image seen through one is not exactly the same as the other; this is called parallax. Parallax can cause errors in framing at close distances and is more pronounced at longer focal lengths. When the subject is closer than 1m (3ft) at the wide-angle lens position or 3m (9.8ft) at the telephoto position, use the LCD monitor to compose the image; because the lens creates the mo
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Data panel Located on the top of the camera body, the data panel shows the status of the camera. All icons have been shown for clarity. Drive-mode indicators (p. 38) Exposure-mode indicators (p. 58) Frame counter (p. 47) Battery-condition indicator (p. 16) Exposure compensation indicator (p. 51, 68) Flash-mode indicators (p. 32) Camera Notes The frame counter cannot exceed 999. When the number of recordable images exceeds this, 999 will be displayed. The frame counter will continue to count down
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING Inserting batteries This digital camera uses one CR-V3 lithium battery. Two AA-size Ni-MH batteries can also be used. Do not use other types of AA batteries. When replacing the batteries, the mode dial should be in the off position. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the door toward the bottom of the camera (1) to release the safety catch; the door can then be opened (2). 2 1 Insert the battery. CR-V3 - the battery must be inserted with the battery terminals first. T
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Close the battery-chamber door (3) and slide it toward the top of the body (4) to engage the safety catch. 4 After installing the battery, the set-time/date message may appear on the monitor. The clock and calendar are set in the custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 20). 3 Attaching the hand strap Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An optional metal chain neck strap, NS-DG100, and leather neck strap, NS-DG200, are also available from y
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Battery condition indicator This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the battery-condition indicator appears on the data panel and monitor. If the data panel and monitor are blank, the battery may be exhausted or installed incorrectly. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This icon is dis- played for three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on. The icon remains on the data panel. Low-battery indicator - battery
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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. 1 Lift the DC terminal cover from the bottom (1). The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC ter- minal (2). Insert the AC adapter pl
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Changing the memory card An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will automatically be displayed on the monitor and three dashes (– – –) will be displayed on the data-panel frame counter. Always turn off the camera and confirm the power/access lamp is not red before removing a memory card; damage and data loss may result. 1 23 4 Open the card-slot door by sliding the door toward the bottom of the camera to
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If the card-not-recognized message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be format- ted. A card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the unable-to- use-card message appears, the card is not compatible with the camera and cannot be formatted. A card is formatted in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 98). The formatting operation permanent- ly erases all the data on the card. About memory cards The response time during recording and playback is
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Setting the date and time After initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the camera notes on the following page. Turn the mode dial on the top of the camera to the setup position. The camera will turn on and the setup menu will be displayed. Navigating the menu is s
