INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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2 3BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this
instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera.
Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately
contact your camera dealer.
Minolta DiMAGE E323 digital camera
AA alkaline batteries (set of two)
Hand strap HS-DG120
SD Memory Card
Video cable VC-300
USB cable USB-900
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
DiMAGE Viewer manual
Camera manual
Warranty card
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USEBEFORE YOU BEGIN
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac OS logo are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a
registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Power PC is a trademark of the International Business
Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. Minolta, The essentials of
imaging, and DiMAGE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Minolta.co., Ltd. All other brand and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
WARNING
Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or
explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following
warnings.
• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
• Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
•Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.
• Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries.
•Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels.
• Do not charge alkaline or lithium batteries.
• When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger.
• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately
rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries
makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
•Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local
regulations for battery disposal.
• Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter
unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or
electric shock.
• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage cir-
cuit inside the product is touched.
• Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the
camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash
unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock
Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital
camera and its accessories.
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4 5FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries
or fire.
•Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm
them with the product or parts.
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.
• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blind-
ness which may lead to an accident.
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an
accident.
•Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may
damage your eyesight or cause blindness.
• Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands.
If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter
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 the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or
paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thin-
ner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an
explosion or fire.
• When unplugging the AC adapter, 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 cord. A
damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately
remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself, as batteries become hot with use.
The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.
•Take the product to a 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. Please
wash hands after handling.
• Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove com-
partment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in
burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.
• The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or the auto-power-off function is acti-
vated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.
• The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to
avoid burns.
• Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are removed immediately after extend-
ed 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 dis-
charges 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, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.
• Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged.
• Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result.
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in
emergencies.
• Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use.
CAUTION
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6 7TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Names of parts.....................................................................................................................................10
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................12
Installing batteries....................................................................................................................12
Attaching the hand strap .........................................................................................................13
About Ni-MH batteries.............................................................................................................13
AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................14
Installing and removing a memory card..................................................................................15
About memory cards ...............................................................................................................16
Turning power on.....................................................................................................................17
Battery-condition indicator.......................................................................................................18
Auto power save......................................................................................................................18
Setting the language................................................................................................................19
Reformatting a memory card...................................................................................................20
Setting the clock......................................................................................................................21
Recording mode...................................................................................................................................22
Setting the camera to record images......................................................................................22
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................23
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................24
Single-frame advance recording mode ...................................................................................26
LCD monitor display ...................................................................................................27
Focus lock...................................................................................................................28
The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains
important information about power supplies and memory cards. Read the data-transfer
mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer.
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation
sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings
immediately follow the navigation sections.
The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the
operation of the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided.
Please store this manual in a safe place.
Special focusing situations .........................................................................................29
Focus modes..............................................................................................................30
Flash modes...............................................................................................................31
Flash range.................................................................................................................32
Flash signals...............................................................................................................32
Camera-shake warning...............................................................................................32
Continuous advance recording mode......................................................................................33
Movie recording mode.............................................................................................................34
Navigating the recording menu ...............................................................................................35
Single-frame advance recording menu.......................................................................36
Continuous advance recording menu.........................................................................38
Movie recording menu................................................................................................39
Scene selection ..........................................................................................................40
Resolution and compression rate setting ...................................................................42
Self-timer.....................................................................................................................44
White balance.............................................................................................................45
Exposure compensation.............................................................................................46
Continuous advance recording method......................................................................48
Instant playback.......................................................................................................................49
Playback mode.....................................................................................................................................50
Setting the camera to playback mode.....................................................................................50
Basic playback operation.........................................................................................................51
Index playback.........................................................................................................................52
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................53
Navigating the playback menu................................................................................................54
Protecting image files .................................................................................................56
Erasing image files .....................................................................................................57
E-mail copy.................................................................................................................58
Rotating an image.......................................................................................................59
About DPOF ...............................................................................................................60
Creating a DPOF print order.......................................................................................60
Slide show ..................................................................................................................62
Copying images..........................................................................................................63
Setup mode..........................................................................................................................................64
Navigating the setup menu......................................................................................................64
Setting the clock......................................................................................................................66
Operation beeps......................................................................................................................66
Help display.............................................................................................................................66
Language.................................................................................................................................67
TV system................................................................................................................................67
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Reformatting a memory card...................................................................................................67
Auto power save......................................................................................................................67
File number reset.....................................................................................................................68
LCD brightness........................................................................................................................68
Reset settings..........................................................................................................................68
Viewing images on a television...............................................................................................69
Data-transfer.........................................................................................................................................70
System requirements...............................................................................................................70
Connecting the camera to a computer....................................................................................71
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE.....................................................................................73
Automatic installation..................................................................................................73
Manual installation......................................................................................................74
QuickTime system requirements.............................................................................................76
Memory card folder organization.............................................................................................77
Disconnecting the camera from a computer ...........................................................................79
Windows 98 and 98SE...............................................................................................79
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP..................................................................79
Macintosh....................................................................................................................80
Changing the memory card with connecting to a computer....................................................81
Appendix............ ..................................................................................................................................82
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................82
Viewfinder indicator lamps.......................................................................................................85
Removing the driver software - Windows................................................................................86
Care and storage.....................................................................................................................87
Technical specifications...........................................................................................................90
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Tested by the Minolta Corporation 101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the
EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE
stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
Digital Camera:
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The following marks may be found on the product:
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10 NAMES OF PARTS
NAMES OF PARTS
* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these
surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual
(p. 87).
Flash (p. 31)
Self-timer lamp (p. 44)Main switch
USB-port / Video-out
terminal (p. 69, 71)
Battery / Card chamber door (p. 12, 15)
DC terminal
(p. 14)
Shutter-release button
Viewfinder window*
Viewfinder*
Indicator lamp (p. 85)
Mode switch
Controller
LCD monitor*
Menu button
Strap eyelet (p. 13)
Viewfinder recording mode (p. 22)
Flash-mode / DPOF
button (p. 31, 61)
Recording mode (p. 22)
Playback / Data transfer mode (p. 50,
69)
Tripod socket
Zoom lever (p. 24, 52)
Lens*
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Always keep the strap around your
wrist in the event that the camera is
accidentally dropped.
Pass the small loop of the hand strap
through the strap eyelet
on the camera body (1).
Pass the other end of
the strap through the
small loop and tighten
(2).
12 13GETTING UP AND RUNNING
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
INSTALLING BATTERIES
This digital camera uses two AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries or one CR-V3 lithium
battery. Do not use other types of AA-size batteries. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully
recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment. Before
using the batteries, read the safety warnings on page 3 of this manual.
When replacing the batteries, the camera should be turned off.
1
2
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP
Open the battery-chamber door on the bottom of the
camera by sliding the door toward the side of the
camera (1) to release the safety catch; the door can
then be opened (2).
Insert the batteries as shown (3). Never force the
batteries.
Close the battery-chamber door (4) and slide it toward
the body (5) to engage the safety catch.
4
5
When using Ni-MH batteries, clean both battery terminals with dry cloth to wipe off any dirt or
residue. Because of the sophisticated computer system, the camera critically monitor power lev-
els. If the battery terminals are dirty, the camera may give a false battery-condition warning. If bat-
tery performance is unusually low, wipe the battery terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
Ni-MH battery performance will decrease if the batteries are often recharged before they have
been fully discharged. Completely exhaust the Ni-MH batteries using the camera before charg-
ing.
About Ni-MH batteries
1
The camera will reset if the batteries are removed for an
extended period. An internal battery protects the clock,
calendar, and camera settings for about 7 days if the
camera is used for at least two days before the batteries
are removed.
Camera Notes
2
3
+
-
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14 GETTING UP AND RUNNING
AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD
An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera
to operate.
Always turn off the camera and confirm that the orange indicator lamp is not
lit before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged,
and data lost.
Every memory card including the supplied card must be reformatted with
this camera model before use (p. 20).
Open the battery-chamber door (1).
Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and
then release (2). The card should catch in the slot.
Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the
camera. Always push the card in straight, never at an
angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check
that it is orientated correctly.
To eject a memory card, press the card into the slot and
release (3). The card can now be pulled out.
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the
body to engage the safety catch (4).
15
1
2
3
4
The AC adapter AC-7 or AC-7E allows the camera to be powered from a household
outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer
or during periods of heavy use. AC adapter model AC-7 is for use in North America and
Taiwan, and AC-7E is for use in all other areas. The batteries cannot be charged using
the AC adapter.
Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (1).
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
1
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16 17GETTING UP AND RUNNING
The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards
compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the
specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like
erasing may take longer.
The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to
prevent image data from being erased. By sliding the
switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be
protected. However, when the card is protected, images
cannot be recorded. If an attempt is made to record or
erase an image with the camera, the card-protected
message will appear and the LED lamps near the
viewfinder will turn red and blink. For memory card care
and store see page 88.
When a card is reformatted, all the data on the card is
permanently erased.
ABOUT MEMORY CARDS
Write-
protect
switch
Lock
position
Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch near the shutter-
release button (1).
TURNING POWER ON
Setting to the playback mode
Captured images can be viewed in the playback mode. Slide the mode switch to the
playback position. Select the playback mode from the single-frame, continuous advance,
or movie clips (p. 50).
Setting to the setup mode
The setup mode is used to control the camera’s operation. You can access the setup
mode in either the recording or playback mode (p. 64).
Turning power off
After using the camera, turn the camera off by pressing the main switch.
1
Setting to the recording mode
To capture images, slide the mode switch to the
recording position or viewfinder recording position (2).
The lens cover opens and at first the red indicator
lamp blinks, and then the green indicator lamp glows
steadily (3). Set to the recording position when using
the LCD monitor; an image appears on the monitor
when you set to this position. Set to the viewfinder
recording position when using the viewfinder; this
position will help conserve battery power. Using the
menu button and controller, select the drive mode from the
single-frame advance, continuous advance, or movie
recording. See recording
section on page 22 for
details.
Viewfinder recording mode (p. 22)
Recording mode (p. 22)
Playback mode (p. 50)
2
3
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Using the up/down keys, highlight the desired language.
Press the central button to select; the setup menu will be
displayed in the selected language.
To exit the setup mode, select another mode options at the top
line of the menu and press the central button.
The up/down and left/right keys of the
controller move the cursor.
The central button of the controller selects
menu options and sets adjustments.
18 GETTING UP AND RUNNING
BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR
AUTO POWER SAVE
To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays if an operation is not made
within several minutes. To restore power, press the main switch, shutter-release button,
menu button or the central button of the controller. The length of the auto-power-save
period can be changed in the setup mode (p. 64). When the camera is connected to a
computer, the auto-power-save does not work; the camera will shut down automatically
after 12 hours.
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the
LCD monitor.
If power is insufficient for camera operation, the indicator lamp next to
the viewfinder will turn red. The shutter will not release. The batteries
must be replaced.
19
Low-battery warning blinks while you press the shutter-release button - the
shutter will not release.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also
be set.
Turn the camera on (1) and press
the menu button to display the
function menu (2). Using the
up/down and left/right keys of the
controller to highlight the setup
mode at the top line of the menu
options (3).
Press the central button to set the setup mode.
Use the up/down keys to highlight the language option.
Press the central button to display the language settings.
1
2
3
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
ITALIANO
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
REFORMAT
HELP DISP
OPERATION BEEP
CLOCK SET
100
MODE
SETUP
Low-battery warning glows steadily - battery power is very low. The batteries
should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically
appears.
Full-battery icon - the batteries is fully charged. This icon is displayed when
the recording or playback menu is displayed.
Half-full battery icon - the batteries is partially charged. This icon is displayed
when the recording or playback menu is displayed.
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The up/down and left/right keys of the
controller move the cursor.
The central button of the controller selects
menu options and sets adjustments.
Use the up/down keys to adjust the item. Press the central
button to set the item.
Select “EXIT” to exit the clock screen.
Use the up/down and then left/right keys to highlight the item to
be changed. You can select the date format in “DISP” (p. 66).
20 GETTING UP AND RUNNING 21
SETTING THE CLOCK
The camera’s clock and calendar must be set in the setup menu. When images are
recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording.
Turn the camera on (1) and press the menu button to display the function menu (2).
Using the up/down and left/right keys of the controller to highlight the setup mode at the
top line of the menu options (3).
REFORMATTING A MEMORY CARD
The reformatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. When using the
memory card which has already been used in the another digital camera or a computer,
copy the data to a computer or storage device before reformatting a memory card.
Protecting images will not protect them from being erased when the card is reformatted.
Always reformat the memory card using this camera; never use a computer to reformat
a card.
Every memory card including the supplied card must be reformatted with
this camera before use. When a memory card is reformatted, all data on
the card is erased.
Using the up/down keys, highlight “YES”.
Press the central button to reformat the memory card.
To exit the setup mode, select another mode option on the top
line of the menu and press the central button.
Press the central button to set the setup mode.
Use the up/down keys to highlight “Reformat”.
Press the central button to display the reformat screen.
Turn the camera on (1) and press
the menu button to display the
function menu (2). Using the
up/down and left/right keys of the
controller to highlight the setup
mode at the top line of the menu
options (3).
1
2
3
Press the central button to access the setup mode.
Use the up/down keys to highlight “CLOCK SET”.
Press the central button to display the clock set screen.
CLOCK SET
DATE
TIME
DISP
EXIT
Y/M/D
10:30
2003/12/14
CLOCK SET
DATE
2003 /12/14
YES
REFORMAT
NO
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
REFORMAT
HELP DISP
OPERATION BEEP
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
TV SYSTEM
REFORMAT
HELP DISP
OPERATION BEEP
CLOCK SET
100
MODE
SETUP
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22 23RECORDING MODE
RECORDING MODE
To prepare the camera for use, read pages 12 through 21.
SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES
1
HANDLING THE CAMERA
While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera
firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body
with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet
shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.
When taking vertical pictures, hold the camera so that the
flash is above the lens with the shutter-release button to
the top. Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers
or the strap.
Turn the camera on (1).
Viewfinder recording mode
Recording mode
3
4
Using the up/down and left/right keys of the controller (4), highlight the
desired drive mode. The drive mode menu is on the top line of the menu.
Press the menu button to display the recording menu (3).
Press the central button of the controller to set the drive
mode. To return to the normal display, press the menu
button.
Slide the mode switch to the recording position or
viewfinder recording position (2). The lens cover
opens and at first the red indicator lamp blinks, and
then the green indicator lamp glows steadily. Set to
the recording position when using the LCD monitor;
an image appears on the monitor when you set to this
position. Set to the viewfinder recording position when
using the viewfinder; this position will help conserve
battery power.
2
Drive modes
Single-frame advance (p. 26)
Continuous advance (p. 33)
Movie recording (p. 34)
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
100
MODE
CONTINUOUS
100
100
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The zoom lens is operated by the
zoom lever. Pressing the right side
(T) will zoom in to the telephoto
position of the lens. Pressing the left
side (W) will zoom out to the wide-
angle position. The optical zoom
position is indicated by the scale at
the bottom of the LCD monitor.
24 25RECORDING MODE
The zoom lens not only affects how large the subject is in the picture, but it also influences the
depth of field and perspective. Depth of field is the area between the closest object in focus and
the furthest object in focus. As the lens zooms in to the telephoto position, the depth of field
becomes shallower, separating the subject from the background. Many portraits are taken with
telephoto lenses. Zooming the lens out to the wide-angle position makes both the foreground and
background appear sharper. Usually landscape photographs take advantage of the large depth
of field of wide-angle lenses. Wide-angle lenses also create a strong perspective which gives a
sense of depth in the image. Telephoto lenses compress the space between the subject and
background and create a weak perspective.
Shooting tips
USING THE ZOOM LENS
This camera is equipped with a 5.6 - 16.8mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 36 to
108mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the controller at the back of the
camera. The effect of the optical zoom is visible in both the viewfinder and LCD monitor.
If the zoom lever is pressed toward the telephoto position
at the telephoto position of the optical zoom, the digital
zoom will activate; this is indicated by the right yellow
range of the zoom scale and the green blinking indicator
lamp. The digital zoom extends the power of the telephoto
position of the optical zoom by up to 4X.
Digital zoom cannot be used in the viewfinder recording
mode or at the 2880 X 2160 resolution setting.
Digital zoom images are interpolated to the set image size.
There can be some loss of quality with images taken with
the digital zoom.
Digital zoom range
(yellow)
100
100
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Place the subject within the LCD monitor or viewfinder. The focus range is 50cm (1.6ft)
to infinity. Both the LCD monitor and viewfinder can be used to frame the subject.
However, because of parallax, only the monitor’s live image will be accurate with subjects
closer than 1m (3ft.) at the zoom lens’ wide-angle position or 3m (10ft) at the telephoto
position. The focus-lock function can be used (p. 28).
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock
the focus and exposure.
•The focus signal and focus frame will
appear on the monitor to show the
image is in focus. If they do not
appear, the camera was unable to
focus on the subject. Repeat the
previous steps until they appear on
the monitor. The shutter can be
released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or
not.
The image can be previewed after it is captured by pressing the central button of the
controller.
26
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY
SINGLE-FRAME ADVANCE RECORDING MODE
See page 22 to set the single-frame advance mode.
2
27
1
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take
the picture.
• After the shutter releases, the indicator
lamp next to the viewfinder will turn
orange indicating image data is being
written to the memory card. Never remove
a memory card while data is being transferred.
Single-frame advance (p. 26)
Continuous advance (p. 33)
Movie recording (p. 34)
Focus signal (p. 26)
Camera-shake warning (p. 32)
7 Exposure compensation (p. 46)
2 Scene selection (p. 40)
4 Focus modes (p. 30)
5 Self-timer (p. 44)
6 White balance (p. 45)
7
5
3
1
Autofocus (no indicator)
Macro
Landscape
Self-timer (2 sec. delay release)
Self-timer (10 sec. delay release)
Auto white balance (no indicator)
Sunny
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Incandescent
3 Flash modes (p. 31)
Flash cancel
Red-eye reduction
Fill flash
Autoflash
Self-timer cancel (no indicator)
Full auto (no indicator)
Sports
Slim
Portrait
Landscape
Night view
Cosmetic
4
6
RECORDING MODE
100
100
Frame counter (p. 42)
Battery-condition
indicator (p.18)
1
Focus frame (p. 26)
2
A
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Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from
focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button.
28
FOCUS LOCK
Place the subject within the monitor. Press and hold the
shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus.
• The focus signal and focus frame will appear on the monitor
to show the image is in focus.
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button,
recompose the subject within the image area. Press the
shutter-release button all the way down to take the
picture.
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. In these situations the focus-
lock function (p. 28) can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your
main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture.
The subject in the
focus frame is low in
contrast.
The subject is too dark.
Two subjects at differ-
ent distances overlap
in the focus frame.
The subject is near a
very bright object or
area.
29
Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an exif tag that contains the date and time of
recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed on a computer with the
DiMAGE Viewer software.
Camera Notes
RECORDING MODE
100
100
100
100
100
100
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Focus mode enables you to set a specific focus distance. The focus mode can be used
in full auto in the scene selection in all the recording modes, and the slim mode in the
single-frame advance mode (p. 40).
30
FOCUS MODES FLASH MODES
The flash can be used when taking images in the
single-frame advance recording mode. To select the
flash mode, press the flash-mode button (1) on the
back of the camera until the desired mode is
displayed. The active flash mode is displayed near
the top right corner of the LCD monitor. The flash
mode setting will remain until it is changed. While the
flash is charging, the shutter cannot be released.
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light
and backlit conditions. When the shutter-release
button is pressed partway down, the indicator will
appear if the flash will fire.
Fill-flash - the flash fires with
each exposure regardless of
the amount of ambient light.
Fill-flash can be
used to reduce
harsh shadows
caused by strong
direct light or
sunshine.
Autoflash with
red-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Flash cancel
Autoflash
31
To set the focus mode, simply press the up key of
the controller (1) until the desired mode is
displayed. The focus mode setting will remain in the
recording mode you set until it is changed.
Macro - used for close-up photography between
11cm (4.3in.) and 50cm (19.7in.) from the front of
the lens at the wide-angle position, and 50cm
(19.7in.) at the telephoto position. Because of
parallax, the LCD monitor should be used to
compose the picture.
Landscape - focus distance is set to infinity to
produce sharp landscapes.
Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is
prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the
flash range. The camera-shake warning may appear when flash cancel is selected (p.
32).
Autoflash with red-eye reduction - the flash fires multiple bursts before the main flash
burst to reduce red-eye; an effect caused by light reflected from the retina. Use in low-
light conditions when taking photographs of people or animals, the pre-flashes contract
the pupils of the subject’s eyes.
1
1
Macro
Landscape
Autofocus
No
indica-
tor
RECORDING MODE
100
100
A
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CONTINUOUS ADVANCE RECORDING MODE
See page 22 to set the continuous advance recording mode.
32 RECORDING MODE
FLASH SIGNALS
The indicator lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of the
flash. When the lamp is red and blinks, the flash is charging and the
shutter will not release. When the lamp turns green, the flash is
charged and ready to fire.
FLASH RANGE
The camera automatically controls the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject
must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the
same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.
Wide-angle position Telephoto position
0.5m ~ 1.7m (1.6ft. ~ 5.6ft.)
from the front of the lens
0.11m ~ 3.0m (0.4ft. ~ 9.8ft.)
from the front of the lens
If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be
hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator will appear on
the monitor. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand
motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens
than at the wide-angle position. 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
The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images
to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button.
There are two continuous advance methods: standard and best
select. See page 48 for details of the best select method.
Set the standard continuous advance mode (p. 35). The “STD” indicator will display on
the right side of the LCD monitor. The number of images that can be captured at one time
and the rate of capture depend on the compression and resolution
setting, see the chart below.
Compose the picture and press the shutter-release button
partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series (1).
The focus signal (2) appears in the top left corner of the LCD monitor
when the focus is confirmed. Press and hold the shutter-release button all
the way down (3) to begin taking pictures. When the shutter-release
button is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording
images until the maximum number has been taken or the
shutter button is released. The built-in flash cannot be
used. The frame counter is adjusted after the series has
been taken while the images are being saved.
The chart lists the maximum number of images that can be
captured with different compression and resolution
combinations.
Normal
Fine
Comp-
ression
Resolu-
tion
1600 X 1200
14
21
640 X 480
81
99
2048 X 1536
9
13
1
33
2
3
100
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34 RECORDING MODE
This camera can record digital video. Total recording time varies
with the resolution and the memory card capacity. Audio recording
is not available.
Compose the picture and press the shutter-release button partway
down to lock the exposure and focus (1). The focus signal (2) appears in
the top left corner of the LCD monitor when the focus is confirmed. Press
and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (3) and release to
begin recording.
The camera will continue to record until the recording time
is used or the shutter-release button is pressed again.
When recording, the recording indicator “REC” will appear
and the frame counter will display the elapsed time (4).
When the recording time is almost up, the rec counter will
display the remaining seconds (5).
While recording, the focus is locked. The optical and digital
zoom can be used during the movie recording.
The writing speed of the memory card in use may
prevent an entire movie clip from being recorded.
35
MOVIE RECORDING MODE
See page 22 to set the movie recording mode.
1
2
3
4
5
NAVIGATING THE RECORDING MENU
Navigating the menu is simple. The menu button turns the menu on and off. The left/right
and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu.
Pressing the central button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.
The camera will remain in the recording mode you set until it is changed.
Turn the camera on and slide the mode switch to the recording
position (P. 22). Press the menu button to activate the recording
menu.
Press the menu button to display the recording menu in the
desired drive mode. Use the up/down keys to highlight the desired
menu option, and the left/right key to highlight the desired setting.
Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted
setting.
Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the
menu options and the new setting will be displayed. Changes can
continue to be made. Press the menu button to exit the recording
menu display.
Using the up/down and left/right keys of the
controller, highlight the desired drive mode on
the top line of the menu options. Press the
central button to set the drive mode.
REC
00:04
REC
01:31
12
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
100
MODE
CONTINUOUS
100
100
RESOLUTION
2048x1536(3M)
100
RESOLUTION
640x480(0.3M)
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36 RECORDING MODE
SINGLE-FRAME ADVANCE RECORDING MENU
37
1 Mode
Single-frame advance (p. 26)*
Continuous advance (p. 33)
Movie recording (p. 34)
2
3
Full auto*
Sports
Slim
Portrait
Landscape
Night view
Setup (p. 64)
Scene selection (p. 40)
Cosmetic
Resolution (p. 42)
2880 x 2160
2048 x 1536*
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
4 Compression (p. 42)
Fine*
Normal
5 Self-timer (p. 44)
Self-timer cancel*
6
7 Exposure compensation (p. 46)
White balance (p. 45)
Self-timer (2 second delay)
Self-timer (10 second delay)
Auto white balance*
Sunny
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Incandescent
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8 Frame counter (p. 42)
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
100
8
9 Help display (p. 66)
10
10 Battery-condition indicator (p. 18)
* Default setting
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38 RECORDING MODE
CONTINUOUS ADVANCE RECORDING MENU MOVIE RECORDING MENU
39
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
1 Mode
Single-frame advance (p. 26)
Continuous advance (p. 33)
Movie recording (p. 34)
2
Full auto*
Sports
Slim
Portrait
Setup (p. 64)
Scene selection (p. 40)
Cosmetic
3
Best select (p. 48)*
Standard (p. 33)
Continuous advance recording method
4 Resolution (p. 42)
2048 x 1536*
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
5 Compression (p. 42)
Fine*
Normal
6
7 Exposure compensation (p. 46)
White balance (p. 45)
Auto white balance*
Sunny
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Incandescent
9 Help display (p. 66)
1
2
3
4
5
7
1 Mode
Single-frame advance (p. 26)
Continuous advance (p. 33)
Movie recording (p. 34)
2
Full auto*
Sports
Portrait
Setup (p. 64)
Scene selection (p. 40)
Cosmetic
3 Resolution (p. 42)
160 x 120
320 x 240*
4 White balance (p. 45)
Auto white balance*
Sunny
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Incandescent
5 Exposure compensation (p. 46)
6 Recording time (p. 42)
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
100
8
8 Frame counter (p. 42)
SCENE SELECT
FULL AUTO
00:45
6
7 Help display (p. 66)
10
8
10 Battery-condition indicator (p. 18)
8 Battery-condition indicator (p. 18)
* Default setting
* Default setting
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