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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
9222-2733-11 MS-A406/0406/109678
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Before you begin Thank you for purchasing this 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 Z3 digital camera Neck strap NS-DG7000 Lens cap LF-243 Shoe cap SC-1000 SD Memory Card AV cable AVC-700 USB cable USB-2 4 AA alkaline batteries DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 CD-ROM D
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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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• Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inap- propriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. • Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is ex
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CAUTION • Do not point the lens directly at the sun, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the camera is not in use. • 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 l
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About this manual The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. 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. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections con- cisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections. Names of parts ..................
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Basic playback.....................................................................................................................................30 Single-frame playback and histogram display........................................................................30 Viewing and rotating images...................................................................................................31 Deleting single images ................................................................................
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A short guide to photography..............................................................................................................68 Advanced playback..............................................................................................................................70 Playing back movies ...............................................................................................................70 Capturing a movie frame........................................................
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Data-transfer mode..............................................................................................................................97 System requirements ..............................................................................................................97 Connecting the camera to a computer...................................................................................98 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE..................................................................
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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. 116). Shutter-release button Flash (p. 26) Speaker Microphone Strap eyelet (p. 12) USB / AV / DC termi- nal cover Lens* Self-timer lamp (p. 47) The battery-chamber door (p. 13) and tripod socket are located on the bottom of the body. 10 Names of parts
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Accessory shoe (p. 43) Exposure-mode dial (p. 21, 29, 36 - 40) Diopter-adjustment Macro button (p. 35) dial (p. 17) Flash-mode button (p. 26) Viewfinder* (p. 17) Zoom lever (p. 20) LCD monitor* Controller Access lamp Main switch Mode switch Menu button Quick View / Delete button (p. 30, 31) Information button (p. 28, 32) 11
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING Attaching the strap and lens cap Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer. Availability varies with region. Pass one of the small loops of the lens-cap strap through the eyelet on the lens cap (1). Pass the other loop through the first loop and tighten 2 (2). 1 Pass the end of the neck strap through the lens-cap strap and strap ey
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Inserting batteries This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Do not use other types of AA bat- teries. The camera should be off when replacing batteries. 2 To open the battery-chamber door, slide the door toward the side of the camera (1) to release the safety catch. Lift the door to open (2). 1 Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside of the bat- tery-chamber door. Confirm the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly. Close
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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 monitor. If the monitor is blank, the batteries may be exhausted or installed incorrectly. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. The battery should be replaced as soon as possi
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Connecting the optional AC adapter Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recom- mended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America and Japan, and AC-11 is for use in all other areas. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC termi- nal (1). 1 Insert the AC adapter plug int
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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 is displayed on the monitor. For more about memory cards see page 118. Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before remov- ing a memory card; damage and data loss may result. 1 2 3 4 1. Open the card-slot door on the bottom of the camera. 2. Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and release; the car
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Turning on the camera and displays Press the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch again turns the camera off. When the camera is turned on, the Anti-shake indicator appears on the LCD monitor. Around the main switch is the mode switch. This switch is used to change between the recording and playback modes as well as the selecting the between the monitor and viewfinder display. Recording mode (Viewfinder display) - the camera can record images and the monitor is viewed through
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Setting the date and time After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, 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. If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is 1 displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calen- dar reset when the camera is stored without batteries for a long period. Use the left and right keys of the c
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Setting the Menu language For customers in certain areas, the menu language may have to be set. Press the menu button (1) to open the menu; the appearance of the menu will depend on the position of the camera’s controls. 2 Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller (2) move the cursor and change settings on the menu. The central button of the controller selects menu 1 options and sets adjustments. Drive m Image Drive mode Single Use the right key of the con
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BASIC RECORDING This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual. Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position. Handling the camera While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily
