Minolta DIMAGE E323 - SOFTWARE User manual

Brand: Minolta

Model: DIMAGE E323 - SOFTWARE

Type: User manual

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.

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.

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

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

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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).

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.

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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.

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)

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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.

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.

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).

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

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

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

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.

Drive modes

Single-frame advance (p. 26)

Continuous advance (p. 33)

Movie recording (p. 34)

SCENE SELECT

FULL AUTO

100

MODE

CONTINUOUS

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

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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.

LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

SINGLE-FRAME ADVANCE RECORDING MODE

See page 22 to set the single-frame advance mode.

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)

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

RECORDING MODE

100

Frame counter (p. 42)

Battery-condition

indicator (p.18)

Focus frame (p. 26)

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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.

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.

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

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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).

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

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.

Macro

Landscape

Autofocus

indica-

tor

RECORDING MODE

100

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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

640 X 480

2048 X 1536

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.

MOVIE RECORDING MODE

See page 22 to set the movie recording mode.

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

SCENE SELECT

FULL AUTO

100

MODE

CONTINUOUS

100

RESOLUTION

2048x1536(3M)

100

RESOLUTION

640x480(0.3M)

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36 RECORDING MODE

SINGLE-FRAME ADVANCE RECORDING MENU

1 Mode

Single-frame advance (p. 26)*

Continuous advance (p. 33)

Movie recording (p. 34)

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*

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

8 Frame counter (p. 42)

SCENE SELECT

FULL AUTO

100

9 Help display (p. 66)

10 Battery-condition indicator (p. 18)

* Default setting

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38 RECORDING MODE

CONTINUOUS ADVANCE RECORDING MENU MOVIE RECORDING MENU

1 Mode

Single-frame advance (p. 26)

Continuous advance (p. 33)

Movie recording (p. 34)

Full auto*

Sports

Slim

Portrait

Setup (p. 64)

Scene selection (p. 40)

Cosmetic

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

7 Exposure compensation (p. 46)

White balance (p. 45)

Auto white balance*

Sunny

Cloudy

Fluorescent

Incandescent

9 Help display (p. 66)

1 Mode

Single-frame advance (p. 26)

Continuous advance (p. 33)

Movie recording (p. 34)

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 Frame counter (p. 42)

SCENE SELECT

FULL AUTO

00:45

7 Help display (p. 66)

10 Battery-condition indicator (p. 18)

8 Battery-condition indicator (p. 18)

* Default setting

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Minolta DIMAGE E323 - SOFTWARE User manual

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