Konica Minolta Dynax 7D Technical Specifications Camera Type: Lens Mount : Image Capture: Interchangeable-lens Digital SLR camera Minolta A-type bayonet mount Total pixels:6.3 million, APS-C size(23.5mm x15.7mm),Interline primary colour, interlace scan Sensitivity: Auto and 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600,and 3200 ISO equivalents Aspect ratio: 3:2 Recording Media: Typeand Type CompactFlash cards, Microdrive, SD Memory Cards and MultiMedia Cards with optional CompactFlash Adapter SD-CF1 File format: JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG (DCF 2.0 compliant, DPOF(supported by printing functions in ver/1.1), Exif 2.2) Number of recorded pixels: L:3008x2000,M:2256x1496,S:1504x1000 Storage capacity: Approximate storage capacity of a 256MB CompactFlash card: L RAW RAW+JPEG Extra fine Fine Standard 30 frames 22 frames 43 frames 25 frames 76 frames M S 27 frames 165 frames

Recording:

85 frames 147 frames 306 frames 145 frames 245 frames 485 frames
Colour mode: Natural: sRGB, Natural +: sRGB, Adobe RGB Image quality mode: Standard, Fine, Extra-fine, RAW, RAW+JPEG (Fine) Image correction: Contrast, Colour saturation, Sharpness, Hue (5 levels) Colour temperature setting: available Noise reduction: Available (at shutter speed longer than 1 s, ON/OFF selectable) Delete function: Single frame, Marked frames or All frames in a single folder in card can be deleted. White balance control Automatic, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom, Colour temperature setting available

Playback:

LCD monitor: 2.5-inch type TFT colour Total pixels: 207, 000 Navigation system (Enlarged display, Automatic rotate function) Number of frame(s) displayed: Single, Index (4 frames, 9 frames,16 frames selectable) Display mode: Image only, Image + text, Image + text + histogram Enlarged playback (Up to approx. 5x), Luminance limit Display (flashing), File browser, Slideshow, Instant bracket playback

Autofocus System:

Type: Through-the-lens (TTL) phase-detection system Sensor: CCD line sensors (9 points, 8 lines with centre cross-hair sensor) Sensitivity range: EV-1 EV18 (ISO 100) Autofocus area: Wide focus area, any local focus area is selectable from 9-point sensors. Focus mode: Autofocus/Manual focus can be selected. Autofocus mode: Single-shot AF, Continuous AF, Automatic Autofocus, Direct Manual Focus (DMF) is selectable in menu). Predictive focus control for moving subjects. Auto-tracking focus point display Focus lock: Available (by pressing the shutter release button halfway down) AF illuminator: Available (with pre-flash) 1.0-5.0m/3.3-16.4 ft.
Auto Exposure System: TTL metering using 14-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC (14segment Honeycomb-pattern/Centre-weighted/Spot metering) Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (EV 3 - 20 in spot metering) *at ISO100 with f/1.4 lens Exposure modes: P/Full-auto program (Programmed AE with program shift), A (Aperture priority), S (Shutter priority), M (Manual) Exposure-compensation compensation: +/ 3 EV in 1/2 increments +/ 2 EV in 1/3 increments AE lock: Automatically activated with AE lock, Available with AE lock button

Flash:

Flash metering: Advance Distance Integration (ADI), Pre-flash TTL, Manual flash control Guide number: 12 (in meters at ISO 100), 17(in meters ISO 200) Coverage: 24mm Recycling time: 3s (approx.) Control: Manual switchover. Lift-up for Fill Flash, push down for Flash Cancel. Flash modes: Fill Flash, Flash Cancel, Red-eye Reduction (preflash), Wireless/Remote Off-camera Flash, Rear Flash Sync. , High Speed Sync. Flash compensation: +/ 2 EV in 1/2 stop increments Program Flash 5600HS(D), 3600HS(D), 2500D, Macro Twin Flash 2400*, Macro Ring Flash 1200* with flash sync. terminal. *Macro Flash Controller is necessary. Type: Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter Range: 30-1/4000s, Bulb Flash sync speed: 1/160 s (with Anti-shake OFF), 1/125s(with Anti-shake ON) Drive modes: Single, Continuous, 10s/2s self-timer, Single bracket, Continuous bracket Continuous advance: Approx 3 fps Approximate number of frames that can be captured at one time: L RAW RAW+JPEG Extra fine Fine 9 frames 9 frames 12 frames 15 frames 9 frames (JPEG) 14 frames 19 frames M S 9 frames (JPEG) 20 frames 30 frames

External-flashes:

Shutter:

Drive:

Standard 19 frames 26 frames 43 frames L: 3008x2000, M: 2256x1496, S: 1504x1000 Exposure bracketing: With 0.3/0.5 EV increments, 3/5 frames Interval recording: Interval time: 30s/1-10,15,20,30,45,60min. frames. Start timer is equipped. (Setting: 0.5 to 24H, in 0.5 increments) Other functions: Instant playback, Customising, Zone matching

Anti-Shake:

Viewfinder:
CCD-Shift Anti-Shake system with LED indicator in viewfinder Anti-Shake effect: Equivalent to steps in shutter speed (Actual effect varies depending on shooting conditions and the lens used) Type: Eye-level fixed pentaprism Focusing screen: Spherical Acute Matte (G-type as standard) Field of view: Approx. 95% Magnification: 0.9X (with 50mm lens focused on infinity) Dioptre control: 3.0 to + 1.0 m-1 Eye-relief: 25mm from the eyepiece, 21mm from the eyepiece cup in -1 m-1 Eyepiece cup is removable. *Interchangeable focusing screen is available (type M, L, ML) at service facilities.
Video output: Audio signal: Printing output control: Others: PC interface : Remote function:
NTSC / PAL Yes Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching , PictBridge
USB 2.0 High-Speed Remote data storage: TBC. (Remote-storage function software 'DiMAGE Transfer' for Dynax 7D to become available for free download.It is planned for release in January 2005.

Power:

Battery: One NP-400 Li-ion battery Battery condition indication: 4-stage indicator appears when the camera is turned on. External power source: 6V DC (with specified AC adapter AC-11), Vertical Control Grip VC-7D
Battery Performance (with fresh batteries): Number of recording images: Approx 400 frames. (CIPA measurement*1)Conforming to CIPA standard test method with a CompactFlash card and an NP-400 lithium-ion battery. Approx 600 frames (Konica Minolta measurement A*2) Approx 2000 frames (Konica Minolta measurement B*3) Conditions: Anti-Shake: ON, Recording media :512MB CompactFlash Card, Battery: Li-ion Battery NP-400, *1:CIPA:Camera & Imaging Products Association *2: Flash: OFF, other conditions are same as CIPA measurement. *3: Drive mode: 5 frames continuous shooting, Flash ;OFF, Instant Playback: NO
Dimensions (W x H x D): Weight:
150 x 106 x 77.5mm (5.91 x 4.17 x 3.05 inches) 760g (without batteries and recording media) 26.81 ounces 0 - 40 C (32-104 F) DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM, Li-ion Battery NP-400, Li-ion battery charger BC-400, Wide Strap WS-4, Shoe-Cap SC-1000, Eyepiece cap, Eyepiece cup EC-1400, Body Cap BDC-1000, Remote cord clip, LCD Monitor Protect Panel MPP-1000, USB Cable USB-2, Video Cable VC-500

Operating temperature: Standard accessories:
Main Optional accessories: Vertical Control Grip VC-7D, Camera Case CS-7D, AC adapter AC11, SD-CF1 card adapter, Remote Cord RC-1000S, Remote Cord RC-1000L.
Compatible computers: IBM PC/AT compatible computersWindows 98*/Me/2000(Professional)/XP(Home/Professional)Macintosh OS9.09.2.2/OS X v10.1.3-10.1.5/v10.2.1-10.2.8/v10.3-10.3.5
The computer and operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface. Problems may be encountered depending on what other USB devices are being used in parallel with this product Only a built-in USB port is supported. Problems may be encountered when the camera is connected to a USB hub Normal operation may not be possible even when all the system requirements are met. Users with Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition operating system must install dedicated driver software included in the DiMAGE viewer CD-ROM. System requirements are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. DYNAX, DiMAGE, CxProcess are trademarks or registered trademarks of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. Windows is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh is a trademark or registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. Other corporate names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
The specifications and accessories are based on the information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notification.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

QUICK START CHECK LIST
The following sections will get you started in enjoying your camera. Attach a lens (p. 18) and the camera strap (p. 19). Adjust the viewfinder diopter if necessary (p. 19).
Charge the battery (p. 20) and insert it into the camera (p. 21).
Insert a memory card into the camera (p. 24). Turn on the camera and set the date and time (p 26).
To take a picture, see the basic recording operation section on page 28. To use the flash, see page 31. To playback recorded images, see page 34. To delete an image, see page 36. To connect the camera to a computer to download images, see page 115. CAUTION: when using a Windows 98 or 98SE operating system, the supplied driver software must be installed, see page 116. To install Kodak EasyShare software, see page 132. To install DiMAGE Master Lite, see page 134. For basic problems, see the troubleshooting section on page 136.

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START CHECK LIST

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. Maxxum/Dynax digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-400 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-400 Wide Strap WS-5 Video Cable VC-500 USB Cable USB-3 Digital Camera Software CD-ROM Camera instruction manual Warranty card
This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories. Only use the battery specified in this manual that are manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage the product and may cause fire. This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of printing. To obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual, contact a Konica Minolta service facility.
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. Maxxum. Dynax. and DiMAGE are trademarks of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. EasyShare is a registered trademark or trademark of the Eastman Kodak Company in the United States and other countries. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. BEFORE YOU

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

NP-400 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
This camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithiumion 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 60C (140F). Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak. Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak. Do not store the battery near or in metallic products. Do not use the battery with any other products. Only use the specified charger. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water. Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between 0 and 40C (32 and 104F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between 20 and 30C (4 and 86F) and a humidity of 45% to 85% RH.

WARNING

Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and discontinue charging immediately.

PROPER AND SAFE USE

GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

CCD plane....110 Attaching the eyepiece cap...111 Viewfinder accessories...111 Attaching a remote cord...111 Attaching an accessory flash....112 Flash compatibility...112 High-Speed Sync. (HSS)...112 PD Flash Adapter PCT-100...113 About the battery charger cord...113 Data-transfer mode...114 System requirements....114 Connecting the camera to a computer..115 Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition..116 Automatic installation...116 Manual installation....117 Auto power save (Data-transfer mode)...119 Memory card folder organization...120 Disconnecting the camera from the computer..122 Windows 98 / 98 second edition...122 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP...122 Macintosh....123 Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode)..124 Windows 98 / 98 second edition...124 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP...124 Macintosh....124 Removing the driver software - Windows..125 PictBridge....126 Notes on printing errors...127 Navigating the PictBridge menu..128 Batch print....129 Index print....129 Paper size....130 Layout....130 Print quality...131 Data print...131 DPOF print...131

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Kodak EasyShare software...132 DiMAGE Master Lite...134 Troubleshooting...136 Care and storage....139 Camera care....139 Cleaning...139 Storage....139 Operating temperatures and conditions..140 Memory card care and handling..140 Batteries...140 LCD monitor care....141 Copyright....141 Before important events or journeys...141 Questions and service....141 Technical specifications...144 Index....146

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. 139).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Self-timer lamp (p. 51) Control dial Shutter-release button Exposure-mode dial (p. 39) Flash* (p. 31) White-balance dial (p. 64) White-balance button (p. 64) Strap eyelet (p. 19) Lens release (p. 18)
10. Remote-control terminal (p. 111) 11. AF/MF switch (p. 49) 12. Lens mount 13. Mirror* 14. Lens contacts* 15. Depth-of-field preview button (p. 49) 16. Tripod socket 17. Battery-chamber release (p. 21) 18. Battery-chamber door (p. 21)

OF PARTS

1. Main switch 2. Eyepiece sensors* 3. Viewfinder* (p. 17) 4. Eyepiece cup (p. 111) 5. Accessory shoe 6. Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 19) 7. Function button (p. 56) 8. Exposure-compensation button (p. 48) 9. Drive-mode button (p. 50) 10. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) button (p. 54) 11. Strap eyelet (p. 19) 12. AE lock button (p. 46)
13. Access lamp 14. Card-slot / USB port / Video-out terminal door (p. 24, 115, 101) 15. Anti-Shake switch (p. 32) 16. DC terminal (p. 22) 17. Controller & Spot-AF button (p. 47) 18. LCD monitor* (p. 16) 19. Playback button (p. 34) 20. Delete button (p. 36) 21. Display button (p. 33, 37) 22. Menu button

Images can be viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playback functions. The playback mode has additional menu functions, see page 82.

VIEWING IMAGES

Press the playback button to activate the playback mode. To return to the recording mode, press the playback button or the shutter-release button.
The left/right keys of the controller and the control dial display the recorded images.
Image size (p. 72) Image quality (p. 72)
Time of recording Date of recording
Folder - file number (p. 102) Frame number / total number of images

ROTATING IMAGES

Press the down key of the controller to rotate a displayed image 90 left, 90 right, or horizontally.

PLAYBACK

HISTOGRAM DISPLAY
To view the histogram of the displayed image, press the up key. Press the down key to return to single-frame playback.
Image size (p. 72) Image quality (p. 72) Shutter speed Aperture Exposure mode (p. 39) Camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 54) Histogram Focal length Exposure compensation (p. 48)
10. Flash compensation (p. 60) 11. White-balance mode (p. 64) 12. Metering mode (p. 59) 13. Anti-Shake 14. Folder name - file number (p. 120) 15. Date of recording 16. Frame number / Total number of images
The dark area of the histogram shows the luminance distribution of the recorded image from black (left) to white (right). Each one of the 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure and contrast, but displays no color information. Luminance limit display Areas of the image approaching the shadow and highlight luminance limit are indicated in the image thumbnail. The portions of the image which levels are close to 0 and 255 flash.

DELETING SINGLE IMAGES

The displayed image can be deleted. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. To delete a displayed image, press the delete button; a confirmation screen opens. Use the left/right keys to highlight Yes. No cancels the operation. Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. The camera returns to playback mode.

Delete this frame?

Yes No
The camera can play back images on a television set. See page 101 on how to connect the camera to a TV with the supplied video cable.

CHANGING THE PLAYBACK DISPLAY
The display button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. The index display can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu.

Full display

Image only Index playback
In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller move the yellow border to the adjacent image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, the lock and printing status, and the frame number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted image can be deleted using the delete button (p. 36). When the display button is pressed again, the highlighted image is displayed in the single-frame playback mode. A four, nine, and sixteen image index can be displayed as well as a file browser. The index-playback format can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82, 87).

ENLARGED PLAYBACK

An image can be enlarged for closer examination. The maximum magnification depends on image size from 2.4X for small images to 4.7X for large images. Press the enlarge button to activate enlarged playback. Enlarge button Reduce button The controllers four-way keys scroll the magnified area. The front control dial browses through the images.
The controllers four-way keys scrolls the magnified area. The locator (1) indicates the portion of the image displayed. The enlarge and reduce buttons change the magnification.

:browse area

Press the central button of the controller to switch between displaying the entire image area and the magnified image.
The magnification area (2) shows the portion of the image enlarged. The controllers four-way keys moves the magnification area. The enlarge and reduce buttons change the size of the area. Press the playback button to cancel enlarged playback.

:browse enlarge

ADVANCED RECORDING
This section contains detailed information on the cameras recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need.

EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL

The exposure-mode dial is used to select the exposure modes. Simply turn the exposure dial to the appropriate position. See the following sections for more information on these modes. The monitor displays the active exposure mode. Exposure mode
Exposure control Auto recording (p. 41) Program exposure (p. 41) Aperture priority (p. 42) Shutter priority (p. 42) Manual exposure (p. 44)
Digital Subject Programs (p. 40) Portrait Sports Action Landscape Sunset Night portrait

ADVANCED

DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAMS
Digital subject programs optimize the cameras exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems for specific conditions and subjects. Simply turn the exposure mode dial to select the appropriate subject program.

Program shift

APERTURE PRIORITY - A
Aperture priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure correct exposure. Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the aperture in 1/3 Ev increments. The aperture range depends on the lens. The aperture is displayed on the monitor and in the viewfinder. Pressing the shutter-release button partway down displays the corresponding shutter speed. With the camera sensitivity (ISO) set to auto, the shutter speed may not change when the aperture is adjusted because the shutter speeds can change in fine steps. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. For information on -numbers, see page 55.

SHUTTER PRIORITY - S

Shutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. Turn the control dial (1) to adjust the shutter speed between 30 and 1/4000 second in 1/3 Ev increments. The shutter speed is displayed on the monitor and in the viewfinder. Pressing the shutter-release button partway down displays the corresponding aperture. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

Flash Sync. Speed

There is a limit to the maximum shutter speed when using the built-in flash. When Anti-Shake is on, the maximum shutter speed that can be used is 1/125s. With Anti-Shake off, the flash sync. speed is 1/160s. While a faster shutter speed cannot be used, there is no limit to the use of slower shutter speeds. Flash range is dependent on the aperture, see page 55. 42 ADVANCED
EXPOSURE CONTROL RANGE WARNINGS
Auto recording, Program, Digital Subject Programs
If the required exposure is beyond the shutter speed and aperture range, the shutter speed and aperture displays blink. In bright conditions, use a neutral density filter on the lens, set a lower camera sensitivity (ISO), or, if using artificial lights, reduce the intensity of the illumination. In dark conditions, use the built-in flash or increase the camera sensitivity (ISO).

Aperture priority

If the required exposure is beyond the shutter speed range, the shutter-speed display blinks. Adjust the aperture until the display is steady.

Shutter priority

If the required exposure is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display blinks. Adjust the shutter speed until the display is steady.

About Shutter Speeds

The shutter speed used for each exposure is displayed on the monitor and in the viewfinder. The following notation is used: The reciprocal is used for shutter speeds from 1/4000 second to 1/3 second. 125 is 1/125 second. For shutter speeds of a half a second or longer, a quote mark is used to denote whole seconds. 15 is one and a half seconds and 15 is fifteen seconds.

What is an -number?

An -number indicates the relative aperture of the lens and lets us determine how much light it lets through. But why does the number get bigger when the amount of light decreases? The answer is in the way it is written, /2.0, /8.0. etc. That means the focal length of the lens () divide by 2 or 8. So a 100mm lens at /2 has a 50mm physical aperture (100/2) and at /8, a 12.5mm physical aperture (100/8). So the fnumber indicates the size of the aperture as a fraction of the focal length of the lens. The -number series was carefully chosen to make controlling exposures easy. In the chart, the aperture and shutter speed combinations give the exact same exposure. Notice how the shutter speed changes to compensate for the change in aperture.
f/2.8 f/4.0 f/5.6 f/8.0 f/11 f/16 f/22 f/32
1/2000s 1/1000s 1/500s 1/250s 1/125s 1/60s 1/30s 1/15s

FUNCTION BUTTON

AF area, focus mode, metering mode, flash compensation, color mode, and Digital Effects Control are set with the function button. Monitor indicators show active settings. Press the button (1) to open the setting screen. Function indicators

AF area

Use the up/down keys of the controller to select the function.

Wide AF area

Functions
Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the option or adjust the setting. Press the center button of the controller to complete the operation.
Flash compensation Color / DEC Natural Color / DEC Saturation

:func.

AF area AF mode Metering mode Wide AF area Automatic AF Multi-segment

:adjust

See the following sections for more on each function. The color mode and Digital Effects Control cannot be set when using auto recording or a digital subject program. Flash compensation is only displayed when the flash is raised.
AF area (p. 57) AF mode (p. 58) Metering mode (p. 59) Flash compensation (p. 60) Color mode (p. 61) Digital Effects Control (p. 63)

AF AREA

AF-area modes control which AF areas are used for focus. The modes are selected with the function button (p. 56). The active AF area is indicated on the monitor.
Wide AF area - to use the wide focus frames in the viewfinder to focus. See the basic operation section on page 28. Pressing and holding the fourway controller keys also activates and locks focus with the wide focus area. Spot AF can be used, see page 47. Spot AF area - the spot AF area is used for focus. The shutter release button and all controller keys active spot AF. Focus area selection - a specific AF area can be selected. Only the spot AF area can be used with the AF Reflex 500mm f/8 and AF Power Zoom 3580mm f/4.0-5.6 lenses.

For more on memory card organization, see page 120. Folders can be created and selected in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 104, 105).
Single, multiple, or all images on the memory card or in a folder specified with the view-folder option can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the delete button. Important images should be locked. Images are locked in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82). The lock has five options: Marked frames - to lock or unlock multiple images. When this is chosen, the frameselection screen (p. 83) is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the image to be locked. Pressing the up key marks the thumbnail with the lock indicator. To unlock an image, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the lock indicator disappears. Continue until all the images are marked. Press the controller to lock the marked frames, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. All in folder - to lock images in a single folder specified by the view-folder option. All on card - all images on the memory card are locked. Unlock folder - to unlock images in a single folder specified by the view-folder option. Unlock card - all images on the memory card are unlocked. Locking an image protects it from a delete function. However, the formatting function erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Locked images are indicated in the playback displays.

Lock indicator

86 PLAYBACK

INDEX PLAYBACK FORMAT

The index-format option in section 1 of the playback menu can specify a four, nine, and sixteen image display for index playback (p. 37) and frame-selection screens (p. 83). A file browser can also be used in place of the index playback display mode; a 9-frame display is used for the selection screens. 9-frame index After selecting the file-browser option in the menu, press the display button in the playback mode to display the file browser. The up/down keys of the controller switch between the folder tabs and images; a tab or image is highlighted. The left/right keys of the controller select the folder tabs or images.

:select folder

A folder and its contents or a single image can be deleted. With the folder tab or image thumbnail highlighted, press the delete button. On the confirmation screen, use the left/right keys to highlight Yes. No cancels the operation. Press the controller to execute the command on the confirmation screen. If a folder contains locked images, the locked images and folder remain.
Delete folder and its contents?
Delete button Display button

The control dial moves the cursor left and right in the menus.

CUSTOM

To set AF or shutter-release priority (p. 93).
Priority setup FocusHoldButt. AEL button Ctrl dial set Exp. comp. set AF illuminator AF Focus hold AE hold Shutter speed Ambient&flash On
To set the operation of a lens focus-hold button (p. 94). To set the operation of the AEL button (p. 94). To specify exposure control with the control dial (p. 95). To specify flash output with exposure comp. (p. 95). To turn the AF illuminator on and off (p. 96). To lock the shutter when no card is inserted (p. 96).
Shutter lock Shutter lock AF area setup Monitor disp. Rec. display Play. display
On: no card On: no lens 0.3s. display Automatic Auto rotate Auto rotate
To lock the shutter when no lens is mounted (p. 96). To control the viewfinder AF-area illumination (p. 97). To control how the monitor is turned on and off (p. 97). To set the recording display orientation (p. 97). To set the playback display orientation (p. 97).
AF/SHUTTER RELEASE PRIORITY SETUP
This custom function has two options: AF - AF priority. The shutter will not release until the camera focuses. Release - shutter-release priority. The shutter releases even if focus cannot be confirmed. The RP indicator is displayed on the monitor when this option is selected. Release priority indicator

FOCUS-HOLD BUTTON SETUP

Some Konica Minolta lenses are equipped with a focushold button. The operation of this button can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options: Focus hold - pressing the focus-hold button on the lens locks the focus.
D.O.F. preview - pressing the focus-hold button previews the depth of field (p. 49). With non-D series lenses, this is active when the aperture and shutter speed are displayed.

AEL BUTTON SETUP

The operation of the AEL button (p. 46) can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has four options: AE hold - press and hold the AEL button to lock the exposure, release the button to unlock it. The metering mode set is used (p. 59). AE toggle - press and release the AEL button to lock the exposure. The exposure remains locked even after the image is captured. Press and release the button again to unlock the exposure. The metering mode set is used (p. 59). Spot AE hold - the spot metering area is used regardless of the metering-mode selected (p. 59). Press and hold the AEL button to lock the exposure, release the button to unlock it. Spot AE toggle - the spot metering area is used. Press and release the AEL button to lock the exposure. The exposure remains lock even after the image is captured. Press and release the button again to unlock the exposure.

CONTROL-DIAL SETUP

The operation of the control dial in the auto recording, program, and manual exposure modes (p. 39) can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options: Shutter speed - this is the default setting. Descriptions in the manual are based on this. When using program shift (p. 41), PS is displayed as the exposure mode and the exposure is shifted based on the displayed shutter speed. If the lighting changes, the shutter speed remains fixed and the aperture changes for the exposure. In manual exposure (p. 44), the control dial changes the shutter speed. Press and hold the exposure-compensation button and turn the control dial to change the aperture. Aperture - When using program shift (p. 41), PA is displayed as the exposure mode and the exposure is shifted based on the displayed aperture. If the lighting changes, the aperture remains fixed and the shutter speed changes for the exposure. In manual exposure (p. 44), the control dial changes the aperture. Press and hold the exposure-compensation button and turn the control dial to change the shutter speed.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION SETUP
Exposure compensation setup is set in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options: Ambient & flash - when using exposure compensation with the flash, both the ambient and flash exposure controls are adjusted. Ambient only - the flash exposure is fixed and only the ambient exposure controls (shutter speed, aperture, and camera sensitivity) adjust the exposure.

AF ILLUMINATOR

The built-in flash is used as an AF Illuminator. When the scene is too dark for the camera to focus, raise the built-in flash. It fires a few short bursts to provide light for the camera to focus. When an accessory flash is attached, the flash unit is used as the AF illuminator. The AF illuminator can be turned on and off in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). The range of the AF Illuminator is approximately 1 to 5 m ( 3.3 to 16.4 ft.). It does not fire when using the continuous AF focus mode. The AF illuminator may not operate with focal lengths of 300mm or longer or with the 3x-1x Macro Zoom.
Priority setup FocusHoldButt. AEL button Ctrl dial set Exp. comp. set AF illuminator
AF Focus hold AE hold Shutter speed Ambient&flash On

CARD SHUTTER LOCK

The card shutter lock prevents the shutter from releasing when no memory card is inserted in the camera. The shutter lock is turned on and off in section 2 of the custom menu (p. 92).

DATA-TRANSFER

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98, read the section on how to install the necessary driver before connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Confirm the data-transfer option in section 1 of the setup menu is set to Data storage (p. 98). Turn the camera off. 2. Start up the computer. The computer must be on before connecting the camera. 3. Slide the card-slot door toward the back of the camera to release the safety catch and open. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. The plug should be firmly attached. 4. Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computers USB port. The plug should be firmly attached. The camera should be connected directly to the computers USB port. Using a USB hub may prevent proper operation. 5. With a memory card inserted, turn on the camera. A screen appears to indicate the start of the connection process. When the connection is made, the cameras monitors turn off. To change the card while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 124. With the camera properly connected to Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window may open to download image data; follow the instructions in the window. A drive icon, or volume, appears in My Computer or on the desktop; the volume name varies with memory card and operating system. If the volume does not appear, disconnect the camera, restart the computer, and repeat the procedure. My Computer: Windows
Initializing USB connection.

Desktop: Mac OS

CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITION
The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be installed manually with the operating systems add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, inset it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen. No special driver software is required for other Windows operating systems.

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION

Before connecting the camera to the computer, place the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The Digital Camera Software installer launcher opens. To automatically install the Windows 98 USB driver, click on the Install the Windows 98 USB mass-storage driver button. A window appears to confirm that the driver should be installed; click Yes to continue.
When the driver has been successfully installed, a window appears. Click OK. Restart the computer before connecting the camera (p. 115).

Manual installation

To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-acomputer section on page 115. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window opens. Place the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click Next.

Printing finished.

NOTES ON PRINTING ERRORS
If the battery is exhausted before the print run is complete, printing is canceled. Use a fully-charged battery or the optional AC adapter. If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recommended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press the center of the controller to end the routine. Refer to the printer manual for the correct procedure for the printer problem. Check the printer settings before starting again and deselect the images that were printed.

Printing Notes

Always confirm printer and camera settings before a print run to minimize errors. Setting print parameters with the PictBridge menu (p. 128) avoids having to set up the printer for each printing session, especially if the printer is used for multiple purposes.
NAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENU
Pressing the menu button opens and closes the menu. The four-way keys of the controller and the control dials move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting. The options that can be changed vary with the printer. Activate the menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the top of the menu is highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted. Use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed. With the menu option highlighted, press the right controller key; the settings are displayed with the current setting highlighted. If Start is displayed, press the center of the controller to continue. Use the up/down key to highlight the new setting.
Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Once a setting has been selected, the cursor returns to the menu options and the new setting is displayed. To return to the PictBridge screen, press the menu button. Read the following sections on information on the menu options.

Batch print Index print

Paper size Layout Print quality Data print
Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup

DPOF print

Index to menu functions Batch print, 129 Data print, 131 DPOF print, 131
Index print, 129 Layout, 130 Paper size, 130

Print quality, 131

Batch print
Batch print in section 1 selects all still images on the memory card for printing. Two options are available: All-frames - to print all images on the card. A screen opens so the number of copies of each image can be specified. A total number of fifty images can be printed. Reset - to cancel changes made with the batch print option or with the print selection screen.

For a complete description of DiMAGE Master Lite, refer to the pdf manual on the supplied DiMAGE Instruction Manual CD-ROM. The manual is located in the manual folder on the CD-ROM and organized in language folders. Copy the file to your computer for reference. Adobe Reader is required to open the pdf manual. A copy of this software is included on the DiMAGE Instruction Manual CD-ROM and organized in language folders. Double click on the installer icon and follow the instructions on the installer screens to install the software. The latest version of Adobe Reader can be downloaded at www.adobe.com. 1.Close all software applications that are open on your computer including antivirus software. 2.Place the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3.Install the software: Windows based computer The launcher appears. Click the camera support Applications button and then the install DiMAGE Master Lite button to begin the installation routine. If the launcher does not appear, see software notes on page 133. Mac OS X Double-click the CD icon on the desktop, open the Utility folder, the DiMAGE Master Lite folder, and then the appropriate language folder. Click the Installer icon to begin the installation routine. 4.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Refer to the Master Lite pdf instruction manual for detailed installation and operation instructions. 5.If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the anti-virus software manual for details. The full version of DiMAGE Master gives you all the tools to organize, examine, and process your images as well as sophisticated tools for RAW processing. For more on DiMAGE Master, see page 81 or visit us on the web at: North America: Europe: http://kmpi.konicaminolta.us/ http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com

TROUBLESHOOTING

The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage to the camera or charger, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. Problem Symptom Cause The battery is dead. Nothing displayed on monitor. The camera will not work. The AC adapter is not connected properly. Display mode set to off. Solution Recharge battery (p. 20). Check that the adapter is connected to the camera and a live electrical outlet (p. 22). Change the display mode to full or basic (p. 33).

Section memory, 106 Setup, 91, 98 Noise reduction, 74 PictBridge, 128 Printing errors, 127 Menu, 128 Pre-flash TTL metering, 79 Program, 27, 41 Program shift, 41 RAW, 62, 72, 120, 128 Rear flash sync., 75 Red-eye reduction, 75 Remote cord, 111 Remote flash, see wireless flash Reset, 41, 80, 108 Rotate, 34, 97 Saturation, 63 Self timer, 50, 51 Sharpness, 63 Shutter lock, 96 Shutter priority, 42 Shutter speeds, 43 Slide show, 88 Slow sync., 47 Transfer mode, 100, 115 Troubleshooting, 136 USB Connection, 115 Disconnection, 122 - 124 System requirements, 114 Windows 98 driver installation, 116 Video output, 101 White balance, 64 Wireless flash, 71 - 73 Zone matching, 54
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