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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
9222-2777-11 HA-A204
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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. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before May, 2002. To obtain compati- bility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, imme
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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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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE • 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,
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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 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 ext
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TABLE OF CONTENTS About this manual The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 14 and 38. 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 auto-recording mode section covers all the basic functions of the camera in this mode and the multi-function recording mode. Take time to read this section before moving on to the multi-function recording mode section. The oth
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About camera operation ..........................................................................................................25 Basic recording operation........................................................................................................26 Focus signals...........................................................................................................................27 Special focusing situations .....................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS White balance..........................................................................................................................62 Automatic white balance..................................................................................................62 Preset white balance .......................................................................................................62 Custom white balance ........................................................................
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Viewing images on a television ...............................................................................................94 Setup mode – controlling the camera’s operation................................................................................95 Navigating the setup menu......................................................................................................96 LCD monitor brightness.........................................................................................
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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. 121). Mode dial (main switch) Shutter-release button Data panel (p. 13) Self-timer/ Remote-control Microphone lamp (p. 42) Speaker Remote-control receiver Flash (p. 32) Lens* Viewfinder window* The tripod socket is located on the bottom of the body. 10
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Flash mode/Information button (p. 32, 78) Viewfinder* (p. 12) Exposure-compensation button (p. 52) Strap eyelet (p. 15) Controller Power/Access lamp • When the lamp is red, data is being LCD monitor* transferred to and from the memory card. Display button (p. 31, 81) QV/Delete button (p. 34) Battery-chamber door (p. 14) Menu button Digital-subject-program button (p. 29) Card-slot door (p. 18) The USB port, AV-out terminal, and DC termi- nal are located behind the terminal cover. 11
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NAMES OF PARTS 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 positions or 3m (9.8ft) at the telephoto lens position, use the LCD monitor to compose the image; because th
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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. Frame counter Manual-focus indicator (p. 65) (p. 47) Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 67) Spot-metering indicator (p. 66) White-balance indicator (p. 62) Drive-mode indicators (p. 40) The frame counter cannot exceed Battery-condition indicator (p. 16) 999. When the number of record- Microphone indicator (p. 48, 76, 87) able images exceeds this, 999 will be displ
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING GETTING UP AND RUNNING Changing the CR-V3 battery This digital camera uses one CR-V3 lithium battery. 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 cam- 2 era (1) to release the safety catch; the door can then be opened(2). 1 Insert the battery. • The CR-V3 battery must be inserted with the battery terminals first. The flat side of the battery should face the front of th
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Installing AA batteries Although performance is better with a CR-V3 lithium battery, two AA-size Ni-MH batteries can also be used. Other types of AA batteries should not be used. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger. Install the AA batteries as shown in the diagram; make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly. Attaching the hand str
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING 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. The monitor icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitor are blank, the battery may be dead or installed incorrectly. Full-battery Icon – the battery is fully charged. This icon is displayed for five seconds on the monitor when the camer
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Connecting the AC adapter (sold separately) The AC-6 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. Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. Remove the battery from the camera Lift the DC terminal cover from the bottom (1). • The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss. 1 Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC termi-
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING 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. For memory card care and storage, see page 122. Always turn off the camera and confirm the power/access lamp is not red before inserting or removing a memory card; the card may be damaged, and data
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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. 96). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. About memory cards The response time during recording and playback i
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING 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. N
