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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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COLOR MODE The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white as well as the color space. The color mode is set with the function button (p. 64). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode. For more on the color mode see page 68. Natural Color and Embedded Vivid Color - increases the Adobe RGB - reproduces the saturation of the colors in the colors in the scene faithfully. scene. Black & White - produces monochrome images. 2 EXAMPLES
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Konica 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. DiMAGE digital camera AV cable AVC-500 Lithium-ion battery NP-800 USB cable USB-3 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-900 Ulead VideoStudio CD-ROM Wireless remote control RC-D1 DiMAGE Viewer CD-RO
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE NP-800 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium- ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. DANGER Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F). Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corro
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GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING Using the remote control battery improperly can cause it to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. Only use the remote-control battery specified in this manual. Do not install the battery with the polarity (+/-) reversed. Do not use the bat
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Keep the batteries, memory card, 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 blind- ness which may lead to an accident. Do not use the monitor wh
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CAUTION Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product. The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns. Burns may result if the memory card or battery is
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Color mode ......................................................................................................................................2 Before you begin ....................................................................................................................................3 For proper and safe use.........................................................................................................................4 Names of parts .......................
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Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................41 Advanced recording .............................................................................................................................42 Recording mode display..........................................................................................................42 Display-information button.............................................................
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Using the drive-mode button ...................................................................................................76 Self-timer.....................................................................................................................77 Recording with remote control....................................................................................78 Setting up the camera for remote control ......................................................78 Using the remote control..
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Capturing a movie frame........................................................................................................111 Navigating the playback menu ..............................................................................................112 Frame-selection screen .........................................................................................................114 Delete .......................................................................................................
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Auto power save....................................................................................................................141 Data-transfer mode ............................................................................................................................142 System requirements.............................................................................................................142 Connecting the camera to a computer...................................................
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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. 164). Microphone Movie mode (p. 106) Playback mode (p. 37, 110) Flash* (p. 34) Recording mode (p. 30, 42) Focusing ring (p. 45) Mode switch Focal-length index Main switch Zooming ring Control dial Card-slot door (p. 22) Lens* Shutter-release button Self-timer lamp (p. 77) Remote-control receiver (p. 78,
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Manual exposure (p. 56) Memory recall (p. 99) Shutter priority (p. 55) Portrait subject program (p. 58) Aperture priority (p. 54) Sports action subject program (p. 58) Program exposure (p. 51) Sunset subject program (p. 58) Auto recording (p. 52) Night portrait subject program (p. 58) Exposure-mode dial Drive-mode button (p. 76) Display information button (p. 40) AE lock button (p. 50) Digital-zoom lever (p. 40, 41, 102) Function button (p. 64) Access lamp Controller Menu button Quick View/ Del
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Accessory shoe Strap eyelet (p.16) Speaker Focus-mode button (p. 44) Shift button Terminal cover The USB port. AV-out terminal, and DC terminal are located behind the cover. (p.21, 128, 143) Macro release (p. 49) Battery-chamber (p. 19) Battery-chamber lock (p. 19) Tripod socket 15
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies. ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 1 Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown. The tip of the strap should pass under the buckle (2). Always keep the camera 2 strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera. REMOVING THE LENS CAP Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the inside or outside tabs of the
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ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the camera under bright light, the use of 1 the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood should not be used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow. To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular dimple on the rim of the hood with the focal-length index on the top of the lens barrel (1). Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it 90° clockwise until it clicks
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CHARGING THE BATTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 166 for battery care and storage. Plug the power cord into the side of the charger 1 unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet. The included AC cord is designed for th
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INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERY This digital camera uses one NP-800 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery- chamber lock to the open position. Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Insert the battery so that it slides past the battery latch in the chamber. Push the battery into the chamber until the latch clicks int
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BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. The monitor indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed when the camera is on. Low-battery indicator - the battery is partially charged. The monitor will turn off while the flash is charging to save power. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery should be recharged as soon
