The subject is composed of repeating vertical lines.
The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast.
Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame.
The subject is near a very bright object or area.

Basic recording

FOCUS LOCK 1
The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down. The focus signals indicates that the focus is locked. When the focus is set, an AF area is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus. Focus signal

USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 24mm or longer. When using lenses shorter than 24mm, the corners of the image are not be fully illuminated. The lens hood and certain lenses can cause shadowing, see page 115. The shutter will not release while the flash is charging.
To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side. The flash position must be set manually, and once up, the flash unit always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light. The flash mode is changed with the recording menu (p. 71). Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use. The flash is also used as an AF illuminator, see page 97.
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recompose the subject within the viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
The viewfinder flash signal indicates the status of the flash.
Signal steady - flash charged and ready to fire. Signal blinking - flash output was sufficient for exposure. If the flash signal does not blink after taking the picture, the subject was not within the flash range. The flash range depends on the aperture used for the exposure. The follow chart shows the range when camera sensitivity is set to ISO 100. See page 51 for the flash range with other camera sensitivity settings.

CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camerashake warning indicator appears in the viewfinder. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced with telephoto lenses than wide angle. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still be released. If the warning appears, place the camera on a tripod or use the built-in flash.

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. RAW images cannot be enlarged. Press the magnification button (1) to activate enlarged playback. The front control dial scrolls through the images. RAW images cancel enlarged playback.

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 as well as memorized camera settings. See the following sections for more information on the exposure modes. While pressing the Dial Lock Release, turn the exposure dial to the appropriate position.
The rear control dial changes magnification.
The controllers four-way keys scrolls the magnification area.
Manual exposure (p. 44) Shutter priority (p. 43) Aperture priority (p. 42) Program exposure (p. 40) Full-auto program (p. 40)
The controllers four-way keys scrolls the magnified area. The locator (2) indicates the portion of the image displayed. The rear control dial changes the magnification.

:zoom :scroll area

Memory register 1 (p. 63) Memory register 2 (p. 63) Memory register 3 (p. 63) The monitor displays the active exposure mode.
Press the central button of the controller to display the entire image area. Pressing the button a second time displays the magnified image.
The magnification area (3) shows the portion of the image enlarged. The controllers four-way keys scrolls the magnification area. The rear control dial changes the size of the area.

:zoom :move enlarge

PROGRAM - P
Program exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). Like full-auto program, program controls both the shutter speed and aperture required for each exposure. The operation is the same as described in the basic recording operation section on page 28. However, unlike full-auto program, functions set in this mode do not reset when the position of the exposure-mode dial is changed.

PROGRAM SHIFT - PS/PA

Program-shift function allows adjustment to the shutterspeed/aperture combination determined by the camera in both the program and full-auto program exposure modes. The built-in flash cannot be used with program shift. If the flash is raised, any changes made with program shift are canceled. Press the shutter-release button partway down until the shutter speed and aperture are displayed. If the required exposure is beyond the shutter speed and aperture range, the shutter speed and aperture displays blink on the monitor and in the viewfinder. 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). Turn either the front or rear control dial to shift the shutter speed and aperture combination; each combination gives the equivalent exposure. The values are shifted depending on the position of the exposure-compensation dial, see camera notes below. The front dial changes the shutter speed (PS) and the rear dial changes the aperture (PA). If the lighting changes, the shifted value remains fixed and the other changes for the exposure.

When exposure brackets are made in S exposure mode, the aperture controls the bracket. In A and M exposure modes, the shutter speed controls the bracket; in M mode, pressing the AEL button during the bracket changes the exposure control to the aperture. The camera uses both the aperture and shutter speed control the bracket in P and full-auto program mode.
ATTACHING THE EYEPIECE CAP
The supplied eyepiece cap prevents light from entering through the viewfinder and affecting the exposure meter or fogging the image when using the self-timer or during long exposures.
Normal Under Over Exposure bracket: 0.3Ev / 3 frames
Carefully slide the eyepiece cup from around the viewfinder frame by pushing on each side of the cup.
Slide the eyepiece cap over the viewfinder. The cap should be attached to the camera strap to prevent loss. Replace the eyepiece cup after the exposure.

0.3 Ev bracket

0.5 Ev bracket
Flash bracket: 0.5 Ev / 5 frames
OPTIONAL VIEWFINDER ACCESSORIES
The Angle Finder Vn and Magnifier Vn can be used with this camera. The Angle Finder makes using the camera at low angles easier. The Magnifier enlarges the center of the viewfinder image for critical focusing especially for macro photography. Eyepiece Corrector 1000 series diopters can be used if the adjustable viewfinder diopter is not sufficient. These accessories are mounted on the viewfinder frame as described above. For more information on these and other accessories, contact your Konica Minolta dealer.
To make a flash bracket, raise the camera flash; the ambient exposure is not bracketed. The flash recharges between exposures. Exposure brackets are made when the flash is down. Compose the picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 28). As the bracket is made, the index marks disappear from the Ev scale to show the remaining frames. When making a continuous-advance bracket, if the shutter button is release before the bracket is completed, the bracket resets. If using continuous AF or Auto AF with moving subjects (p. 52), the camera focuses between each exposure.

Digital Effects panel

RECORDING MODE RESET
The recording mode functions can be reset in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing Yes resets the following functions and settings, No cancels the operation.

FLASH MODES

The flash mode can be changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 64). For the flash to fire, the built-in unit must be manually raised; lower the flash to prevent it from firing. The auto-white-balance setting gives priority to the flashs color temperature. If another type of white balance is used, priority is given to the active settings color temperature.
Focus area selection Preset white balance Color temperature Digital Effects (FX) Flash mode Flash control Manual flash power ratio Exposure bracketing setup Flash bracketing setup
Spot AF area Daylight 0 5500K All reset to 0 Fill flash or red-eye reduction1 ADI 1/1 0.3Ev / 3 frames 0.3Ev / 3 frames
p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p.
Fill-flash - used as the main or supplementary light. In low-light conditions, the flash acts as the main source of illumination and overpowers the ambient light. Under strong sunlight or in backlit situations, the fill-flash can reduce harsh shadows. Fill-flash Red-eye reduction - used when taking photographs of people or animals in low-light conditions. The red-eye effect is caused by light reflected from the retina of the eye. The camera fires several pre-flashes before the main flash burst to contract the pupils of the subjects eyes. Rear sync. Rear flash sync - used with long exposures to make trailing lights or blurring appear to follow rather than proceed the subject. The effect is not apparent if the shutter speed is too fast and stops the subjects motion. When the shutter is released, a pre-flash fires. This pre-flash is not for exposure, but for metering. The flash fires again just before the shutter closes.
1. The flash mode is reset to whichever of the two modes was last set.

BRACKETING SETUP

The bracketing increment and the number of frames in a exposure and flash bracket is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 64). The bracketing increment is in Ev (p. 81). For information on the bracketing drive mode, see page 58.

BRACKETING ORDER

The order in which the bracketing frames is captured selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 64). For information on the bracketing drive mode, see page 58. Bracketing order Flash bracket setup Exposure bracket setup
Normal - underexpose - overexpose* Underexpose - normal - overexpose * With a five frame bracket, the bracketing order is 0, , +, , +. 70 Wireless / Remote flash - allows the camera to control an off-camera flash unit without the need of a cable. See page 72. 71

The lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field; the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus. The larger the aperture value, the greater the depth of field and the longer the shutter speed needed to make the exposure. The smaller the aperture value, the shallower the depth of field and the faster the shutter speed needed to make the exposure. Usually landscape photographs use a large depth of field (large aperture value) to keep the foreground and background in focus, and portraits use a shallow depth of field (small aperture value) to separate the subject from the background. Depth of field also changes with focal length. The smaller the focal length, the greater the depth of field; the longer the focal length, the shallower the depth of field. The shutter controls not only exposure, but also the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to stop action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of motion such as water cascading over a waterfall. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow shutter speeds. For critical work, take a test photograph and view the result in playback (p. 34). The image can be deleted if not acceptable

WHAT IS AN EV?

Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one Ev adjusts the exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of two. An Ev and a stop are the same.
+2.0 Ev +1.0 Ev 0.0 Ev 1.0 Ev 2.0 Ev
4X as much light 2X as much light Calculated exposure 1/2 as much light 1/4 as much light
A short guide to photography

PLAYBACK MENU

In playback mode, press the menu button to open and close the menu. The four-way keys of the controller and the control dials move the cursor in the menu (p. 65). Pressing the central button of the controller enters a setting.
Delete Format View folder Folder name Lock Index format All folders 100KMframes
To delete images on the memory card (p. 84). To format the memory card (p. 85). To select one or all folders to view in playback (p. 85). To select the folder to view in playback (p. 85). To protect images from deletion (p. 86). To specify the index playback format (p. 87). To play back images automatically (p. 88) Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted.

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 images is highlighted.
The left/right keys of the controller select the folder tabs or images.

:select folder

SLIDE SHOW
Section 2 of the playback menu starts the slide-show function. This function automatically displays images every five seconds on the card or in the folder specified with the view-folder option in section 1 of the menu. Highlight Enter in the slide-show option in section 2 of the playback menu and press the center of the controller to begin the slide-show playback.
Slide show DPOF set Date imprint Index print Cancel print Enter

DPOF SETUP

The DPOF-set option is used to set an order for standard prints from digital images. Single, multiple, or all images on the memory card or in a folder specified with the view-folder option can be printed (p. 85). DPOF setup has three options:
Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the presentation. Use the left/right keys of the controller to advance to the next image or return to the previous one. To cancel the presentation, press the down key of the controller or the menu button.
Marked frames - to choose a group of images to be printed or when the number of copies for each image varies. When selected, the frame-selection screen appears (p. 83). Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight an image to be printed. Pressing the up key marks the image with the printer indicator. The number next to the indicator indicates the number of copies of that image will be printed. Pressing the up key increases the number of copies, pressing the down key decreases the number. A maximum of nine copies can be ordered. To deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the the number of copies reaches zero and the printer indicator disappears. Continue until all the images to be printed are marked. Press the controller to create the DPOF file, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. All in folder - to select images in the folder specified by the view-folder option. All on card - to select all images on the memory card for printing. When the all-in-folder or all-on-card option is chosen, a screen appears requesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the controller to set the number of copies. If the all-on-card option was used to create a print order, any additional images saved afterwards in the folder are not be included in the order. DPOF files created with another camera are deleted when a DPOF file is created.

ABOUT DPOF

This camera is supported by DPOF version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory -card slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically made on the memory card to store it (p. 126). DPOF print files cannot be made for RAW images or images using the embedded Adobe RGB color mode (p. 68).

DATE IMPRINT

To print the date of capture with each image with a compatible DPOF printer, turn the menu option on. To cancel date imprint, simply turn the option off. How the date is printed varies with the printer. Not all printers support this function.
OPENING THE CUSTOM & SETUP MENUS
The custom and setup menus can be accessed from both the recording and playback modes. The buttons in the top right corner of the menus are links to the other camera menus. See page 92 for information on the custom menu and page 102 for the setup menu. Setup menu Custom menu

INDEX PRINT

To create an index print of all the images in the folder, set the option on. To cancel an index print, simply change the setting to off. If an index-print order is created, any additional images saved afterwards in the folder are not included in the index print. The number of images printed per sheet differs between printers. The information printed with the thumbnails can vary.
Open the menu and use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the custom or setup buttons.
Image size Quality Color mode Digital FX
L: 3008x2000 Fine Natural: sRGB
Press the central button to display the menu. Repeat the procedure to return to the original or different menu or press the menu button to close the menu.
Camera Notes CANCEL PRINT
After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file remains on the memory card and must be canceled manually. The cancel-print option in section 2 of the playback menu deletes the DPOF files. When the setting is selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing and entering Yes executes the operation and cancels the print and index-print order. Two options are available: All frames C - To cancel all printing files on the memory card. All frames F - To cancel the printing file in the folder specified by the view-folder option. The control dials can move the cursor in the menus. The front dial moves the cursor up and down. The rear dial moves it left and right. The M-SET button setup option in section 4 of the custom menu allows a menu shortcuts to be made (p. 100). The menu-section memory option in section 3 of the setup menu memorizes the last menu section opened and returns to that section when the menu button is pressed (p. 110).

SELECT FOLDER

This option specifies in which folder images are saved. Only folders with a standard folder name can be selected. If the date folder name option is used, images are placed in a folder with the corresponding date of recording. Select folder is in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 102).

MenuSec.Memory Off

The camera shuts down to conserve battery power if no operation is made within a certain period. The length of this period can be changed to 1, 3, 5, 10, or 30 minutes. To restore power, press the shutter-release button partway down. When the camera is connected to the computer, the autopower-save period is set to ten minutes. This period cannot be changed.

MENU SECTION MEMORY

The camera can remember which menu section was lasted opened. If the menu section memory function is on, when the menu button is pressed, the last menu section that was last displayed is opened. When menu section memory is off, section 1 of the recording or playback menu is displayed when the menu button is pressed.
LCD backlight Power save Delete conf. Clean CCD Reset default 5 sec. 3 min. No
The battery should be fully charged before cleaning the CCD. If battery power is low, this function cannot be used. The use of the optional AC adapter is recommended over the use of the battery. Cleaning the CCD without sufficient power will cause permanent damage. Highlight Enter and press the center of the controller to begin the cleaning routine.
LCD backlight Power save MenuSec.Memory Delete conf. Clean CCD Reset default Enter

DELETE CONFIRMATION

Each time a delete command is used a confirmation screen appears confirming the action to erase the image data. When this screen opens, the no button is highlighted. This function allows the yes button to be initially highlighted to make deleting images easier. Care should be taken when deleting images as the data cannot be retrieved once erased.
LCD backlight Delete? Yes No
Before the CCD is exposed, a confirmation screen appears; choosing Yes executes opens the shutter and mirror, No cancels the cleaning operation.
After cleaning CCD, turn camera off. Continue? Yes Reset default No

CLEAN CCD

Only clean the CCD when necessary. Improper cleaning may damage the CCD. Dust can enter the camera body when changing lenses. The camera should have a lens or body cap mounted at all times. Confirm the rear of the lens and cap is free from dust before mounting on the body. Clean the CCD in a dust-free environment. Use a blower brush to remove the dust - compressed air can damage the camera.

Accessory notes

SMOOTH FOCUS
Some lenses or lens and teleconverter combinations can be difficult to focus manually. The following procedure disconnects the bodys AF system to make focusing easier. Metering accuracy and Anti-Shake performance is lower when using the function. This cannot be used with xi series or AF Power Zoom lenses.

CCD-PLANE INDICATOR

For some technical photographic applications such as macro photography, the position of the CCD plane is necessary. The CCD-plane indicator is located next to the exposure-mode dial.
CCD-plane indicator Turn the focus-mode dial to the manual-focus position.

LENS COMPATIBILITY

All Konica Minolta AF lenses are compatible with this camera. MD and MC series lenses cannot be used. For our current line of lenses, contact your Konica Minolta dealer. The AF Macro Zoom 3X - 1X f/1.7-2.8 cannot be used with Anti-Shake (p. 32); turn Anti-Shake off. If a lens is equipped with a macro release, the release cannot be used with Anti-Shake. Focus range limiters set to a range that does not include infinity cannot be used. The focus range limiter on the SSM-series or D-series macro lenses can be used at any set range. Anti-Shake may not work with products made by another manufacturer.
Simultaneously press and hold the lens release and the central button of the controller. Release the lens release followed by the controller to disconnect the AF system.
ATTACHING AN ACCESSORY FLASH UNIT
To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be used. Always remove the accessory flash when the camera is not in use, and replace the accessory-shoe cap to protect the contacts. An indicator warns the smooth-focus mode is active. To cancel the mode, repeat the procedure or change the position of the focusmode dial.
Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it stops.

Smooth-focus indicator

FOCAL-LENGTH CONVERSION
Because the CCD is smaller than a 35mm frame, the angle of view obtained at a specific focal length is not the same. To calculate the approximate equivalent 35mm focal length, multiply the focal length in use by 1.5. A 100mm lens gives about the same angle of view as a 150mm lens on a 35mm camera. 116

Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver. Click Next.
When the driver has been successfully installed, a window appears. Click OK. Restart the computer before connecting the camera (p. 121).
Choose to specify the location of the driver. The browse window can be used to indicate the driver location. The driver should be located in the CD-ROM drive at :\Win98\USB. When the location is shown in the window, click Next.
AUTO POWER SAVE (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)
The add new hardware wizard confirms the location of the driver. One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The letter designating the CD-ROM drive varies between computers. Click Next to install the driver in the system. If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it will shut down to save power. When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-removal-of-device warning may appear on the computer monitor. Click OK. Neither the camera or computer will be damaged in this operation. Unplug the USB cable and turn off the camera. Remake the USB connection by reattaching the cable and turning the camera on.

Konica Minolta History

On February 20th, 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth. On board his Friendship 7 spacecraft was a Minolta Hi-matic camera to record that historic event. The 4 hour, 55 minute, and 23 second flight orbited the Earth three times at an average speed of 28,000 kph (17,500 mph). Mr. Glenn visited our Sakai camera factory in Japan on May 24th, 1963 to plant a palm tree to celebrate the occasion. The palm tree is still in the courtyard of the factory and stands over eight meters tall (26ft). The camera? It was not lost. It is on display at the Smithsonian Institutions National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. This and other objects from John Glenns Friendship 7 Mercury flight can be found in galley 210, Apollo to the Moon. When the my-computer window is opened, a new removable-disk icon is displayed. Double click on the icon to access the cameras memory card; see page 126.
The last window confirms the driver has been installed. Click Finish to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer.
MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION
Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copy images, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer.
When a new folder is created, the first three digits in the folder name is one greater than the largest folder number on the card. When the file number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder is created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory card: e.g. from 100KM023 to 101KM023. The file number on the image file may not correspond to its frame number on the camera. As images are deleted in the camera, the frame counter adjust itself to show the number of images on the card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly. The file numbers on the image files do not change when an image is deleted. When a new image is recorded, it is assigned a number one greater than the largest file number in the folder. File numbers can be controlled with the filenumber-memory function in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 107).

No. of prints: 5 Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup
The number of prints in the print run are displayed as well as the print parameters selected with the menu. See the menu navigation section for more information (p. 134). Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge screen.
Print size: Layout: Print quality: Data print: :start
Individual still images can be selected for printing on the PictBridge screen; RAW and images with the embedded Adobe RGB color profile (p. 68) are not displayed and cannot be selected. For other printing options, see the menu navigation section on page 134. Total number of prints Number of copies
Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing the center of the controller. The printing-finished message indicates the end of the operation; turn the camera off to end the routine.

Printing finished. OK

Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the image to be printed.

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.
Press the up key to select the number of copies to be printed. To deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the number of copies reaches zero. A maximum number of fifty images can be printed. Repeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected. Press the central button of the controller to continue.

:select

:print

PictBridge screen

The display button switches between the single frame and index playback formats on the PictBridge screen. Enlarged playback, activated with the magnification button (p. 38), can be used to examine image files on the screen.

CAMERA CARE

Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. Turn off the camera when transporting. This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera. When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand. Water, sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera. Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the sun; the CCD may be damaged.
Inaccurate exposures with very bright or dark scenes.
Arrows blink at each end of the Ev scale.
Subject or scene is outside the metering range of the camera.
In dark conditions, use the camera flash. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter on the lens to control the light levels.

CLEANING

The viewfinder Anti-Shake does Anti-Shake scale CCD setup error. not work. is blinking. Turn the camera off and on. If the Anti-Shake scale continues to blink, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch the surface. To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then gently wipe the lens with a cloth or tissue designed for optics. Use lens-cleaning fluid if necessary. Never use organic solvents to clean the camera. Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
Unable to see Folder number recorded images not displayed. in playback.
Folder is not selected with the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu.
Select the folder with the menu (p. 82).

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long periods of disuse, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying agent. Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera when not in use for extended periods. Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs. During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the camera out of storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.
If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or unplug and reconnect the AC adapter. Always turn the camera off using the main switch otherwise the memory card may be damaged and camera settings reset.

BATTERIES

Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power when they warm up. Do not store the battery when it is fully charged. When storing the battery for extended periods, recharge it for five minutes every six months. The battery may not be able to be charged if completely exhausted. A special built-in battery supplies power to the clock and memory when the camera is exhausted or removed. If the camera resets each time the battery is removed, the battery is exhausted. It must be replaced at a Konica Minolta service facility. Keep battery and camera charger contacts clean. Dirty contacts can prevent charging. If the contacts become dirty, wipe them with a cotton swab.

Care and storage

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: A/D conversion: Autofocusing system: AF sensitivity range: Meter: Metering range: Shutter: Flash guide number: Flash sync.: Flash coverage: Built-in flash recycling time: Viewfinder: Field of view: Eye relief: Viewfinder magnification: Monitor LCD: Recording media: File formats: PRINT Image Matching III: Menu languages: Video output:
6.1 million 23.5 X 15.7mm interline primary-color CCD with a total of 6.3 million pixels Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 ISO equivalents 3:bit TTL phase-detection system with CCD line sensor. Ev -1 ~ +18 (at ISO 100) 14-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC Ev 0 ~ +20 (Spot: Ev +3 ~ +20) at ISO 100, /1.4. Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focalplane shutter 12 (in meters at ISO 100) 1/125s with Anti-Shake, 1/160s without Anti-Shake Equal to a 24mm focal-length lens 3s (approx.) Eye-level fixed glass pentaprism. 95% (approx.) Approximately 25mm from the eyepiece or 21mm from the eyepiece cup at -1 diopter. 0.9x (50mm lens at infinity at -1 diopter). 2.5 inch TFT color Type I and II CompactFlash cards, Microdrives. JPEG and RAW. DCF 2.0, DPOF, and Exif 2.21 compliant. Yes English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, Swedish, and Chinese. NTSC and PAL
Battery: Optional power source:
One Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 AC adapter (AC-1L or AC-11) Vertical Control Grip VC-7D Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 400 frames. Based on the CIPA standard with a NP-400 lithiumion battery, 512MB CompactFlash card. Dimensions: 150.0 (W) X 106.0 (H) X 77.5 (D) mm 5.9 (W) X 4.2 (H) X 3.1 (D) in Weight: Approximately 760g (26.8 oz) (without batteries or memory card) Operating temperature: 0 - 40C (32 - 104F)
Lithium-ion Battery Charger BC-400 Input voltage: AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz Weight: 86g (3.0 oz.) Dimensions: 65 (W) X 90 (H) X 30 (D) mm 2.56 (W) X 3.54 (H) X 1.18 (D) in Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 Voltage: Weight: Dimensions:
7.4V, 1500mAh 85g (3.0 oz.) 56.0 (W) X 39.5 (H) X 21.0 (D) mm 2.20 (W) X 1.56 (H) X 0.83 (D) in