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
Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories.
Only use the battery specified in this manual. Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Immediately remove the battery 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 exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. Keep the battery, 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 blindness which may lead to an accident. Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident. Do not look at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder or lens. It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness.
Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing it from an outlet. Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charger cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required. Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

System Accessories

This camera can be powered directly from a household electrical outlet with the optional AC Adapter AC-11. See page 114 on how to connect the adapter to the camera. Contact your local Konica Minolta dealer for more information. 23
INSERTING AND CHANGING A MEMORY CARD
Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, ---- is displayed in the frame counter. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For memory card care and handling, see page 142.
1. Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated. 2. Insert a memory card all the way into the card slot. Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is oriented correctly. 3. Close the card-slot door.
4. To eject a card, open the card-slot door, and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it. 5. Press the card-eject lever to eject the card. The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera body. If it extends, push it into the camera. 6. Insert a new memory card and close the cardslot door.
If the Unable to use card, Format? message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. Use the right/left keys of the controller to highlight the yes button. Press the central button of the controller to format the card; this can take several minutes depending on the card. When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. Selecting No cancels the formatting operation; remove the card from the camera. A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information: North America: Europe: http://www.konicaminolta.us/ http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Slide the main switch to the on position to turn on the camera. The access lamp glows briefly to indicate the power is on. When not in use, turn the camera off to conserve power.

Access lamp

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
After initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that cameras clock and calendar be set. Images are recorded with the date and time of capture. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the setup menu section on pages 102 and 107. Turn on the camera. Navigating the screen is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings. The central button of the controller sets adjustments.

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. Use focus lock or manual focus.
The subject is The subject in the composed of repeating focus frame is low in vertical lines. contrast.
Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame.
The subject is near a very bright object or area.

FOCUS LOCK

The focus-lock function is used when the subject is offcenter 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. 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.

Focus signal

CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING
If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-shake 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.

Camera-shake warning

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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. 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. Aperture f/2.8 f/3.5 f/4.0 f/5.6 Flash range (ISO 100) 1.0m ~ 4.3m (3.3 ft. ~ 14.1 ft.) 1.0m ~ 3.4m (3.3 ft. ~ 11.1 ft.) 1.0m ~ 3.0m (3.3 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.) 1.0m ~ 2.1m (3.3 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.)

ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM

The Anti-Shake system minimizes the affect of camera shake, a slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion. Camera shake is more pronounced at long focal lengths than short ones. Anti-Shake is less effective with moving subjects or when the camera is panned, shutter speeds of 1/4 second or longer, and short object distances. Antishake is disabled with bulb exposures (p. 45). When the system is active, the Anti-Shake scale in the viewfinder glows; the scale can be turned off in section 3 of the custom menu (p. 98). Anti-Shake can be turned off Anti-shake switch and on with the Anti-shake switch. Anti-shake scale Frame the subject as described in the basic operation section. Press the shutter-release button partway down to focus and set the exposure. The Anti-Shake scale indicates the degree of stabilization. The more LEDs displayed, the more unstable the image. Confirm the image has stabilized with the scale and press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Anti-shake cannot be used with some lenses, see page 117. Turn Anti-Shake off when the camera is mounted on a tripod. The metered exposure may change when turning this function on and off.

DISPLAY BUTTON

Press the display button to switch the monitor display among full, basic, and off. For more on the full display, see page 16.
Basic 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Memory register (p. 63) Exposure mode (p. 39) Shutter speed display Aperture display Camera-sensitivity display (p. 51) Image-size display (p. 66) Image-quality display (p. 66) Frame counter (p. 67) 9. White-balance display (p. 60) 10. Release priority indicator (p. 94) 11. AF area display (p. 55) 12. Battery condition indicator (p. 23) 13. AE lock indicator (p. 46) 14. Flash-compensation display (p. 48) 15. Exposure-compensation display (p. 48)
The full display uses a scale to show the degree of flash and exposure compensation as well as the metered exposure value in manual exposure. The basic display uses a numerical value. Turning off the display conserves battery power.

BASIC PLAYBACK

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.

The increments on the scale depend on the exposure-compensation dial position. See camera notes on page 41. The examples below are based on a 0.5 Ev increment.
The metered area is 1.0Ev less () than the locked exposure.
+2.5EV The arrow indicates the metered area is 0.5Ev more (+) or less () than the greatest value on the scale in +3.5EV comparison to the locked exposure. 3.0EV The blinking arrow indicates the metered area is 1.0Ev or more greater (+) or less () than the greatest value on 4.0EV the scale in comparison to the locked exposure.

ABOUT SLOW SYNC.

When using flash, pressing the AEL button activates the slow-sync. function in program, full-auto program, and aperture priority. Slow sync. balances the ambient light exposure with the flash exposure so the background is recorded with the subject. When the AEL button is pressed and held, the ambient light exposure is determined and the flash exposure is based on the locked aperture setting. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow-sync. exposures.
EXPOSURE AND FLASH COMPENSATION
The ambient light and flash exposure can be adjusted before the image is captured to make the final picture lighter or darker. To compensate the ambient exposure, press the dial release and turn the exposure-compensation dial to the appropriate position (1). To adjust the flash exposure, turn the flash-compensation dial using the lever at the front of the camera (2).

0.5Ev steps

The exposure compensation dial has two scales. The orange scale adjusts the exposure up to 2.0Ev in 0.3Ev steps. The silver scale allows the exposure to be adjusted up to 3.0Ev in 0.5Ev steps. The position of the dial also affects the exposure modes. See Camera Notes on page 41. When using 0.3Ev increments, the maximum and minimum lens apertures may not be displayed correctly. When setting exposure or flash compensation, the change in Ev is shown on the monitor. Flash compensation is only displayed when the flash is raised. The viewfinder Ev scale only shows changes to exposure compensation; 2.5Ev is shown with an arrow, 3.0Ev is indicated with a blinking arrow. After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays indicate the actual exposure.
Flash compensation Exposure compensation

+2.5EV

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+3.0EV

Exposure compensation can be assigned to the control dials in section 2 of the custom menu (p. 96).
Sometimes the cameras exposure meter is deceived by high key or low key subjects. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 Ev results in an image with normal tonal values.

Calculated camera exposure
In the example above, the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it bright and washed-out. By compensating the exposure, detail is brought out in the leaves, and the stones and water appear richer. When using fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by bright illumination or direct sunlight, flash compensation can change the ratio between the highlights and shadows. Fill flash affect the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the main light source. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the shadows receive less light and are darker, but subtle details in the shadows that would not appear without the flash are apparent. Increasing the flash output by using a positive Ev setting softens and nearly eliminate shadows.

Positive compensation

No compensation

Negative compensation

No flash

METERING MODES

The metering mode specifies the metering pattern. Turn the metering-mode dial to the appropriate position to select the mode.
14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering - the cameras standard metering mode appropriate for most photographic situations. By combining information on the subjects distance and position from the autofocus system, this mode is less influenced by spot lighting or backlighting. Center weighted - measures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region. Spot - uses a circular area within the image to calculate the exposure. Spot metering allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the scene. Spot metering area If the luminance levels of the scene are outside the metering range, the both arrows at each end of the Ev scale blink. In dark conditions, use the camera flash. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter on the lens to control the light levels.

CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO

Seven settings can be selected for camera sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200*. The numerical values are based on the film ISO equivalent: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Press the ISO button (1) to open the setup screen. The left/right keys of the controller and the control dials change the setting. Press the central button of the controller or the shutter-release button to complete the operation. The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 100 and 400. As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles; a change of one Ev. Like grain in silver-halide film that increases with speed, noise increases with sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 100 has the least noise and 3200 has the most. A change in ISO also affects the flash range. The flash range depends on the aperture used: ISO setting 400 / AUTO 3200* /2.8 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14.1ft. 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.4 ~ 8.6m / 4.6 ~ 28ft. 2.0 ~ 12m / 6.6 ~ 39ft. 2.8 ~ 17m / 9.2 ~ 56ft. 4.0 ~ 24m / 13 ~ 79ft. /4.0 1.0 ~ 3.0m / 3.3 ~ 9.8ft. 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14ft. 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.4 ~ 8.6m / 4.6 ~ 28ft. 2.0 ~ 12m / 6.6 ~ 39ft. 2.8 ~ 17m / 9.2 ~ 56ft. /5.6 1.0 ~ 2.1m / 3.3 ~ 6.7ft. 1.0 ~ 3.0m / 3.3 ~ 9.8ft. 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14ft. 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.4 ~ 8.6m / 4.6 ~ 28ft. 2.0 ~ 12m / 6.6 ~ 39ft.

* Activated with the ISO-menu-setup option in section 4 of the custom menu (p. 100).

FOCUS-MODE DIAL

Single-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, automatic AF, and manual focus is set with the focus-mode dial. Turn the focus-mode dial (1) to the appropriate position to select the focus mode. The active focus mode is displayed on the monitor. The AF system activates when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Focus is confirmed with the viewfinder focus signals, see page 29. Single-shot AF - a general purpose autofocusing mode. Its operation is described in the basic recording section. Focus lock is available (p. 30). Automatic AF - this AF mode automatically switches between single-shot AF and continuous AF depending on the subjects motion. This AF mode can be changed to Direct Manual Focus (DMF) in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 96). Continuous AF - used for photographing moving subjects. The camera continuously focuses on the subject even when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. Spot and local AF areas illuminate as the subject moves thorough the wide focus frames to indicate the point of focus when the continuous AF is active. Focus lock is not available. Manual focus - the MF indicator is displayed in the viewfinder and on the monitor to indicate the focus mode. The focus signal appears when an object at the spot or local focus areas is in focus; AF areas illuminate. All areas are active when using the wide-focus area and a specific area can be chosen with focus-area selection (p. 55).

AF / MF BUTTON

Press and hold the AM/MF button to switch between autofocus and manual focus. Release the button to return to the original focus mode. This cannot be used with xi and AF Power Zoom lenses, nor the STF 135mm f/2.8 [T/4.5] lens. The focus mode used depends upon the position of the focus-mode dial. If set to manual focus, the focus mode switches to single-shot AF. If the focus-mode dial is set to one of the AF modes, manual focus is activated and the MF indicator is displayed in the viewfinder. The operation of the AM/MF button can be changed in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 94).

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Priority setup FocusHoldButt. AF/MF button AEL button AF w/ shutter Auto AF setup
AF Focus hold Hold AE hold On Auto AF

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 with the metering-mode dial is used (p. 50). 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 with the metering-mode dial is used (p. 50). Spot AE hold - the spot metering area is used regardless of the metering-mode selected with the dial (p. 50). 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.
AF WITH SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
The operation of the shutter-release button can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). When on, AF is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. This is the basic operation described in this manual. If this custom function is turned off, the AF system does not activate with the shutterrelease button. The camera can be focused by pressing the controller. See page 54 for more information. The shutter can be released even if the camera has not focused.

AUTO AF SETUP

The operation of the Auto AF focus mode (p. 52) can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options: Auto AF - the AF system automatically switches between single-shot AF and continuous AF depending on the subjects motion. DMF - Direct manual focus. After the AF system focuses, the manual focus indicator (MF) appears in the viewfinder. The focus can then be adjusted manually by the photographer.

CONTROL-DIAL SETUP

The operation of the control dials in the full-auto program, program, and manual exposure modes (p. 39) can be specified in section 2 of the custom menu (p. 92). This custom function has two options:

SS F/no. F/no. SS

The The The The
front control dial adjusts the shutter speed. rear control dial adjusts the aperture. front control dial adjusts the aperture. rear control dial adjusts the shutter speed.
CONTROL-DIAL (EXPOSURE COMPENSATION) SETUP
Exposure compensation can be assigned to the front or rear control dial in section 2 of the custom menu (p. 92). In the recording mode, simply turn the selected control dial to adjust exposure compensation. The increment depends on the exposure-compensation dial position. For more on exposure compensation, see page 97.

MONITOR DISPLAY SETUP

Automatic and manual monitor display is selected in section 3 of the custom menu (p. 92). The automatic option employs the viewfinder eye sensors to turn the monitor off when using the viewfinder. The manual option requires the monitor to be turned off using the display button (p. 33).

RECORDING DISPLAY SETUP

The auto-rotate and horizontal display is selected in section 3 of the custom menu (p. 92). The auto-rotate option automatically changes the recording display as the camera orientation is moved between horizontal and vertical positions. The horizontal option fixes the display to the horizontal position.
ANTI-SHAKE VIEWFINDER DISPLAY SETUP
The Anti-Shake scale can be turned on and off in section 3 of the custom menu (p. 92).

Anti-Shake scale

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ISO BUTTON SETUP

The function selected with the ISO button (p. 51) can be switched between camera sensitivity (ISO) and Zone Matching in section 4 of the custom menu (p. 92). For more on Zone Matching, see below.

ZONE MATCHING

Zone Matching is used for recording high-key or low-key scenes. Zone Matching is activated in section 4 of the custom menu. To set Zone Matching, press the ISO button (1) to open the setup screen. The left/right keys of the controller and the control dials change between high (key) and low (key). Press the central button of the controller or the shutter-release button to complete the operation.
When selected, an indicator is displayed on the monitor. The camera sensitivity is fixed at ISO 250 for high and ISO 100 for low. The color mode is fixed at Natural. Contrast cannot be changed with the Digital Effect Control. A high-key scene is made up of predominately light tones and colors. A low-key scene is made up of dark tones and colors. Zone Matching controls exposure and contrast to improve reproduction of these scenes.

Zone Matching indicator

ISO MENU SETUP
The ISO range available is selected section 4 of the custom menu (p. 92). See page 51 for more on camera sensitivity and ISO. Two ranges are available: ISO 100 - 1600 ISO 100 - 3200

M-SET BUTTON SETUP

The function assigned to the memory set (M SET) button can be specified in section 4 of the custom menu (p. 92). Two options are available: Memory - camera settings can be saved to the camera memory. For more information on this function, see page 63. Menu shortcut - a shortcut to a specific menu section can be made.

Creating a menu shortcut

Display the menu section to which a shortcut is to be made. Press the M SET button (1); 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. In the recording and playback mode, each time the M SET button is pressed, the specified menu section is displayed.

Flash mode Fill-flash

Set menu shortcut? Yes Bracket order

CUSTOM MENU RESET

The custom functions can be reset in section 4 of the custom menu (p. 92). When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing Yes resets the following functions and settings, No cancels the operation. AF/Shutter-release priority setup Focus-hold button setup AF/MF button setup AEL button setup AF with shutter-release button Auto AF setup Control-dial setup Control-dial (exposure comp.) setup Control dial lock Exposure compensation setup AF illuminator Shutter lock AF area setup Monitor display setup Recording display setup Anti-Shake viewfinder display setup ISO button setup ISO menu setup M-SET button setup AF priority Focus hold Hold AE hold On Auto AF Front dial: SS, Rear dial: F/no. Off Off Ambient & flash On On 0.3 second display Automatic Auto rotate On ISO 100 - 1600 Memory p. 94 p. 94 p. 94 p. 95 p. 95 p. 96 p. 96 p. 96 p. 97 p. 97 p. 97 p. 97 p. 98 p. 98 p. 98 p. 98 p. 99 p. 100 p. 100

SETUP MENU

The setup menu controls camera operation. See page 91 on how to open the setup menu. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus change as the tabs are highlighted. When the required menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed. Press the right controller key to display the settings; the current setting is indicated by an arrow. To return to the menu options, press the left key. Use the up/down key to highlight the new setting. If Enter is displayed, press the central button of the controller to continue.

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.
An indicator warns the smooth-focus mode is active. To cancel the mode, repeat the procedure or change the position of the focus-mode dial.

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.

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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

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 AntiShake 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.
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.
Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown. Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by sliding it forward until it stops.

FLASH COMPATIBILITY

The following flash units are compatible with this camera: Maxxum/Program Flash 2500(D) Maxxum/Program Flash 3600HS(D) Maxxum/Program Flash 5600HS(D) Macro Ring Flash 1200 with Macro Flash Controller Macro Twin Flash 2400 with Macro Flash Controller The 5400HS, 5400xi, and 5200i can be used with this camera with manual flash control only. The 4000AF, using the Flash Adapter FS-1100, can also be used with manual flash control.

HIGH-SPEED SYNC. (HSS)

This camera is compatible with the High Speed Sync. (HSS) function in the Program/Maxxum Flash 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D). This allows the camera to use its full range of shutter speeds up to 1/4000 second. Attach a compatible flash unit to the camera. Set the flash unit to HSS. When the shutter speed exceeds the camera sync. speed, the High Speed Sync. indicator (H) is displayed on the monitor and in the viewfinder. HSS cannot be used with the 2-second self-timer drive mode nor the rear sync. flash mode.

PICTBRIDGE

Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 1 of the setup menu is set to PTP. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the cameras USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Slide open the video out / USB port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on; the PictBridge screen is displayed automatically. 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. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the image to be 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.

:move :select :print

Total number of prints Number of copies

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.
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.
No. of prints: Print size: Layout: Print quality: Data print: :start
5 Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup Printer setup
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.

NOTES ON PRINTING ERRORS

The camera is hot or it has been left in a very hot environment.
Memory card is full and Insert a new memory card (p. 0000 is unable to store an image 24), delete some images (p. displayed on at the image-quality or 36), or change the imagethe frame image-size setting on the quality or image-size setting counter. camera. (p. 64).
Shutter will not release.
---- is displayed on the frame counter. Focus signal blinks.
No memory card in the camera. AF/Shutter release priority in the custom menu is set to AF
Insert a memory card (p. 24).
See page 94 for more on this custom function.

Problem

Symptom
Solution Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens.
Subject is too close. Focus signal is blinking.
Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations without flash.
Use the focus-lock function to A special situation is focus on an object at the preventing the autofocus same distance as the subject system from (p. 30) or use manual focus focusing (p. 29) (p. 52).
Slow shutter speeds Use Anti-shake or a tripod, result in blurred images change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 51), or when the camera is use the flash (p. 31). hand-held.
While using flash, the pictures are too dark.
The subject is beyond the flash range (p. 51).
Move closer to the subject or change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 51).
Always remove the lens hood A shadow Lens hood The lens hood blocks the when using the built-in flash. appears on mounted when light from the built-in Also see the lens shadowing the bottom of using flash. flash. section on page 115. the image.
Symptom Shutter speed and/or aperture display blink.
Cause Subject or scene is outside the exposure control range of the camera.
Solution Adjust the exposure until the display stops blinking or change camera sensitivity (p. 51). In dark conditions, use the camera flash. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter on the lens to control the light levels. Turn the camera off and on. If the Anti-Shake scale continues to blink, contact a Konica Minolta service facility.
Inaccurate exposures with very bright or dark Arrows blink at scenes. each end of the Ev scale.
Subject or scene is outside the metering range of the camera.

CAUTION

Do not point a photographic lens directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflammable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the lens is not in use. 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 removed immediately after extended periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns. Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin, wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor. When using the AC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet. Do not use electronic transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these devices may cause a fire or damage the product. Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged. Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result. Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of the units in emergencies. Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Quick start check list....2 Before you begin....3 For proper and safe use....4 Names of parts....14 Camera body...14 Recording mode display...16 Viewfinder...17 Getting up and running...18 Attaching and removing a lens...18 Attaching the camera strap...19 Diopter adjustment....19 Charging the battery....20 Installing and changing the battery...21 Turning on the camera...22 AC Adapter AC-11 (sold separately)..22 Battery condition indicator...23 Auto power save...23 Inserting and changing a memory card...24 Setting the date and time...26 Basic recording....27 Setting the camera to record images automatically..27 Handling the camera...27 Basic recording display....27 Basic recording operation...28 Focus signals....29 Special focusing situations....29 Focus lock....30 Camera-shake warning....30 Using the built-in flash....31 Anti-Shake system....32 Display button....33 Basic playback....34 Viewing images....34 Rotating images...34

With the battery contacts toward the charger, align the channels on the bottom of the battery with the tabs on the charger unit. Slide the battery into the unit.
The indicator lamp (2) glows to show the battery is charging. The lamp goes out when the battery is charged. Charging time is approximately 150 minutes.
Slide and lift the battery to remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

GETTING

INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERY
This digital camera uses one NP-400 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.
1. Open the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber release toward the back of the camera. 2. Insert the battery with the battery contacts first. Push the battery into the chamber until the battery latch clicks into place. 3. To remove a battery, slide the battery latch to the side of the battery chamber; the battery springs out. 4. Close the battery-chamber door until it clicks shut.

TURNING ON THE CAMERA

Slide the main switch to the on position to turn on the camera. The access lamp glows briefly to indicate the power is on. When the camera is initially turned on, the date and time should be set, see page 26. When not in use, turn the camera off to conserve power.
Each time the camera is turned on, it automatically focuses the lens to the infinity position, even in manual focus. This operation is necessary to ensure proper exposures.

Access lamp

AC ADAPTER AC-11 (SOLD SEPARATELY)
The AC Adapter AC-11 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before changing between power supplies. Open the DC terminal cover from the left. The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal. Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.

Terminal cover

BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the indicator appears on the monitor. The indicator changes from white to red when battery power is low. Not all camera functions are available if battery power is low. If the monitor is blank, the battery may be exhausted. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. Recharge the battery. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. Recharge the battery. When power falls below the level of the low-battery warning, the battery exhausted message appears just before the camera shuts down. The camera will not function until the battery is recharged.

Set date and time? Yes No
Use the left and right controller keys to select Yes. No cancels the operation.
Press the central button of the controller to continue.
Date/Time set 2005. 10. : 14 YYYY/MM/DD
Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed. The last item is the date format. Use the up and down keys to adjust the item. The date format can be set among year/month/day. day/month/year, and month/day/year. Press the central button to set the clock and calendar.

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Date/Time setup screen

BASIC RECORDING

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY
Turn the exposure dial to the auto or program (P) position. The camera controls are automatic. Auto acts like the program mode, except that many of the recording functions are reset each time it is selected, see page 41 for more information. Not all function are available in auto recording such as the color mode and Digital Effects Control. The default camera sensitivity (p. 54) is auto for auto recording and ISO 100 for program.

HANDLING THE CAMERA

Grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with the palm of your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily. The use of a tripod or monopod is recommended when using the camera in low-light situations or when using telephoto lenses.

BASIC RECORDING DISPLAY

The viewfinder and monitor show the same indicators used in the basic recording operations. Aperture Shutter-speed Flash indicator Anti-shake scale Focus signal Flash signal
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
Place the subject within the focus frame. The subject must be within the focus range of the lens. If using a zoom lens, change the focal length to frame the subject.
Press the shutter release button partway down to activate the autofocus and autoexposure systems (1). The viewfinder focus signal (A) confirms focus and the spot or local AF area (B) is illuminated briefly to indicate the point of focus. If the focus signal blinks, repeat the procedure. The shutter speed (C) and aperture (D) used for the exposure are displayed in the viewfinder and on the monitor. For information on shutter speeds and numbers, see pages 43 and 55.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the picture. Press the shutter-release button gently so as not to the shake the camera during the exposure. The recorded image is displayed while the image is being saved. Press the shutter-release button partway down to cancel the playback. For more on instant playback, see page 74. The access lamp (E) glows indicating the image data is being written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is being transferred.

RECORDING

FOCUS SIGNALS
The viewfinder focus signal indicates the status of the autofocus system. Focusing time can be longer with macro or telephoto lenses, or in low-light conditions.
Focus locked. Focus is confirmed (Continuous AF - p. 58). Indicator blinks - cannot focus. The shutter is locked. Focusing (Continuous AF). The shutter is locked. When the camera cannot focus, the subject may be too close or a special focusing situation may be preventing the system from focusing. Use focus lock with an object at the same distance as the main subject (p. 30), focus the camera manually (p. 49), or raise the flash to use the AF illuminator (p. 96). Autofocus priority and shutter-release priority can be specified in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 93).
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. Use focus lock or manual focus.
The subject is The subject in the composed of repeating focus frame is low in vertical lines. contrast.
Two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame.
The subject is near a very bright object or area.

FOCUS LOCK

The focus-lock function is used when the subject is offcenter 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 (1). 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
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 (2).

CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator blinks 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.

Camera-shake warning

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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH

The built-in flash is designed to be used with lenses with focal lengths from 18mm or longer. When using lenses shorter than 18mm, the corners of the image are not be fully illuminated. The lens hood and certain lenses can cause shadowing, see page 110. 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 fires regardless of the amount of ambient light. The flash mode is changed with the recording menu (p. 75). Push down the built-in flash when the camera is not in use. The flash is also used as an AF illuminator, see page 96. The viewfinder flash signal indicates the status of the flash.

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.

EXPOSURE LOCK - AEL BUTTON
The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system without activating the AF system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or reference target outside the scene. When using flash in the auto recording, P, A, or digital subject program exposure modes, slow-shutter sync is active (p. 47). The operation of the AE lock button can be changed in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 94).
Frame the exposure target in the viewfinder depending on the metering mode in use (p. 59). Press and hold the AE lock button (1) to lock the exposure; the shutter speed and aperture are displayed and the AEL indicator is displayed in the viewfinder and on the monitor. Release the button to cancel the lock.

Spot metering area

While holding the AEL button, place the subject in the focus frame and press the shutter-release button partway down to focus (2). Press the shutter-release button down all the way to take the picture. The exposure remains locked after the picture is taken if the AEL button is not released.

AEL indicator Ev scale

While the exposure is locked, the camera meter is still active. The viewfinder and monitor Ev scale shows the difference between the locked exposure and the current light level measured with the meter. Spot metering is used. When the monitor and viewfinder Ev scale indicates 0, the locked exposure shown in the shutter-speed and aperture displays is the same as the exposure determined by the spot-metering area.
The metered area is 1.0Ev less () than the locked exposure. The arrow indicates the metered exposure is 2.3Ev more (+) or less () than the locked exposure. The blinking arrow indicates the metered exposure is 2.7Ev or greater than the locked exposure.

SLOW SYNC.

When using flash, pressing the AEL button activates the slow-sync. function; slow sync. is not available in S and M exposure modes. Slow sync. balances the ambient light exposure with the flash exposure so the background is recorded with the subject. When the AEL button is pressed and held, the ambient light exposure is determined and the flash exposure is based on the locked aperture setting. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow-sync. exposures.

SPOT-AF BUTTON

Spot AF can be used at any time. With the spot AF area placed on the subject, press and hold the central button of the controller to focus (1). The viewfinder focus signal confirms focus and the spot AF indicator (2) is displayed on the monitor. Pressing and holding the four-way controller key activates and locks focus with the wide focus area. Compose the image in the viewfinder and press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. Focus remains locked after the picture is taken until the central controller button is released. Spot AF area Focus signal

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

When using auto recording, P, A, and S exposure modes or a digital subject program, the exposure can be compensated. To compensate the ambient exposure, press and hold the exposure-compensation button and turn the control dial; the degree of compensation is displayed on the monitor and viewfinder Ev scales.
The exposure is compensated by -1.0Ev. After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays indicate the actual exposure. Because exposure compensation uses 0.3Ev increments, lens apertures may not be displayed correctly. Sometimes the cameras exposure meter is deceived by high key or low key subjects. In the example below, the dark water caused the camera to overexpose the image making it bright and washed-out. By compensating the exposure, detail is brought out in the leaves, and the stones and water appear richer.

Metered camera exposure

DEPTH-OF-FIELD PREVIEW
The aperture controls depth of field; the area in front of the camera that appears in focus. The smaller the aperture, the greater the depth of field. Depth-of-field preview sets the lens aperture to the setting used in the exposure so the affect of depth of field can be seen in the viewfinder. Press the shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus and exposure. Press the depth-of-field preview button to stop down the aperture.
Some Konica Minolta lenses are equipped with focus-hold buttons. Section 1 in the custom menu allows the focus-hold button to be used for depth-of-field preview (p. 94).

AF / MF SWITCH

Slide the AM/MF switch to change between autofocus and manual focus. An indicator on the monitor shows the active focus mode.

Manual focus indicator

DRIVE MODES
The drive modes control the rate and method of image capture. Single-frame advance is the default drive mode and is described in the basic recording section on page 28. The drive mode is set with the drive-mode selection screen. Press the drive-mode button (1) to open the screen. Drive-mode indicator Single-frame and Continuous advance - to take single or multiple images at one time (p. 51). Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter by 10 or 2 seconds (p. 51). Exposure bracketing - to take a series of 3 images with differing exposure (p. 52). White-balance bracketing - to make 3 images with differing white balance (p. 53) from a single exposure.

Specifications with Maxxum / Camera-to-subject Aperture distance /2.8 1.4 ~ 5m / 4.6 ~ 16.4ft /4.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /5.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft Specifications with Maxxum / 1.4 ~ 5m / 4.6 ~ 16.4ft /2.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /4.~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft /5.6
Program flash 5600HS(D) at ISO 100 Flash-to-subject distance2 1/250 second Up to sync. speed1 1/1000 second 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 2.5m / 3.3 ~ 8.2ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 3.5m / 3.3 ~ 11.5ft 1 ~ 1.7m / 3.3 ~ 5.6ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 2.5m / 3.3 ~ 8.2ft 1 ~ 1.2m / 3.3 ~ 3.9ft Program flash 3600HS(D) at ISO ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 4m / 3.3 ~ 13.1ft 1 ~ 2m / 3.3 ~ 6.6ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 3m / 3.3 ~ 9.8ft 1 ~ 1.5m / 3.3 ~ 4.9ft 1 ~ 5m / 3.3 ~ 16.4ft 1 ~ 2m / 3.3 ~ 6.6ft
1. The cameras flash sync. speed is 1/125 sec. with Anti-Shake on and 1/160 sec. with Anti-Shake off. Shutter speeds up to this limit can be used. 2. Double the maximum distance when using the camera sensitivity at ISO 400. The maximum distance cannot exceed 5m or 16.4 ft.

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FLASH CONTROL
ADI and pre-flash TTL flash control are available. Flash control is changed in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70). The flash control used depends on the lens and flash combination. ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering combines distance information from D-series lenses with information from a pre-flash exposure. ADI metering is less influenced by subject reflectance. The camera automatically switches from ADI metering to pre-flash TTL when the autofocus system is prevented from focusing. When using the Macro Twin Flash 2400 , Marco Ring flash 1200 or a wireless or off-camera flash unit, flash control is set to preflash TTL. When using the Maxxum / Program Flash 2500(D), switch both the flash unit and camera to ADI metering. Pre-flash TTL - calculates flash exposure with a pre-flash only. This mode must be used with close-up filters or filters that reduce the amount of light entering the camera such as neutral density filters. Pre-flash TTL must be used when a diffuser is attached to the builtin flash, the wide-angle adapter with the Maxxum / Program flash 3600HS(D), bounce flash with the Maxxum / Program Flash 2500(D), or an external flash unit.

BRACKETING ORDER

The order in which exposure bracketing frames is captured is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70). For information on exposure bracketing, see page 52. Normal Under Under Normal Over Over

RECORDING MODE RESET

The recording mode functions can be reset in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 70). When selected, a confirmation screen appears; choosing Yes resets the following functions and settings, No cancels the operation. Exposure compensation Flash compensation AF area Focus area selection AF mode Metering mode Drive mode Preset white balance Color temperature Color mode Digital Effects Control (DEC) Flash mode Flash control 0.0 0.0 Wide AF area Spot AF area AF-A Multi-segment Single-frame advance Daylight 0 5500K, 0 Green/Magenta shift Natural All reset with all color modes Fill flash or red-eye reduction1 ADI p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. 79

FORMAT

When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function in section 1 of the playback menu is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking files will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card. When the format option is selected and entered, a confirmation screen appears. Choosing Yes formats the card, choosing No cancels the operation. Never remove the card while it is being formatted. A screen appears to indicate the card has been formatted.

VIEW FOLDER

Only the images in the folders specified with the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82) can be viewed or edited in playback. Two options are available: All folders - to view and edit all images on the memory card. Single folder - to view and edit images in a specific folder. The folder is selected in the folder-name option below the view-folder option.
Delete Format View folder Folder name Lock Index format Single folder 100KMframes
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

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INDEX PLAYBACK FORMAT

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).
Camera overheating The camera is hot or it message is Turn off the camera and allow has been left in a very displayed it to cool. hot environment. before shutting down.
Memory card is full and Insert a new memory card (p. 0000 is unable to store an image 24), delete some images (p. displayed on at the image-quality or 36), or change the imagethe frame image-size setting on the quality or image-size setting counter. camera. (p. 70).
Shutter will not release.
---- is displayed on the frame counter.
No memory card in the camera.
Insert a memory card (p. 24).

Problem

Symptom
Solution Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens.
Subject is too close. Focus signal is blinking.
Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations without flash.
Use the focus-lock function to A special situation is focus on an object at the preventing the autofocus same distance as the subject system from (p. 30) or use manual focus focusing (p. 29) (p. 49).
Slow shutter speeds Use Anti-shake or a tripod, result in blurred images change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 54), or when the camera is use the flash (p. 31). hand-held.
While using flash, the pictures are too dark.
The subject is beyond the flash range (p. 55).
Move closer to the subject or change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 54).
Always remove the lens hood A shadow Lens hood The lens hood blocks the when using the built-in flash. appears on mounted when light from the built-in Also see the lens shadowing the bottom of using flash. flash. section on page 110. the image.

CLEANING

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.

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.
OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS
This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0C to 40C (32F to 104F). Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity. When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.
MEMORY CARD CARE AND HANDLING
Memory Cards are manufactured with precision electronic components. Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommended that a copy of the card data be made. The following may cause data loss or damage: Improper use of the card. Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card. Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or a computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.). Touching the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects. Using the card beyond its life. Purchasing a new card periodically may be necessary. When using a Microdrive, do not subject the camera to vibrations.

-number, 55 Focus-area selection, 57 Focus-hold button, 94 Focus lock, 30 Focus signal, 27, 28, 29 Folder Delete, 87 Organization, 120 Name, 85, 104 New, 105 Select, 104 View, 85 Formatting, 25, 85 Frame counter, 16, 73 Frame-selection screen, 83 Frames-remaining counter, 17 High speed sync. (HSS), 112 Image size, 72 Image quality, 72 Index playback format, 37, 87 Instant Playback, 28, 74 ISO, 54, 55 Kodak EasyShare, 132 Lens Attach, 18 Compatibility, 110 Focal-length conversion, 110 Remove, 18 Shadowing, 110 Lock, 86 Luminance limit, 35 Manual exposure, 44 Manual focus, 49 Memory card, 24, 140 Menu Custom, 91, 92 Language, 102 Playback, 82 Recording, 70
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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