User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE G500

[. . . ] E Instruction Manual 9224-27311-11 M-A306/KME 0312 Getting Started Please be sure to read this manual before use. · Test shooting Be sure to take some test shots before taking important pictures (such as business or weddings) to make sure that the camera is working properly. · Results are not guaranteed In the unlikely event that a problem arises in shooting or reproducing pictures due to the camera or memory card used, please understand that no compensation can be made. · Be aware of Copyright Any pictures that you take of existing images may be used for personal use only. Copyright law prohibits the use of pictures without the permission of the rightful owner. Also, please note that some occasions of the performing arts, demonstrations and exhibitions may restrict photography even for the purpose of personal enjoyment. Caution for Extended Camera Use: The camera body may become hot when used for a long period of time, but it doesn't mean that the camera is broken. [. . . ] Set up aperture with the down button and the shutter speed with the left or right button. · Please use a tripod to prevent movement during slow shutter speed exposure. 62 Using the REC Menu (Cont'd) - Whenusing Manual Exposure Mode, the functions of the down, left and right buttons can be changed by pressing the up button. When the shutter speed and aperture are displayed in blue, the buttons can be used for setting manual exposure. When you press the up button, the functions of the down, left and right buttons are changed, to allow setting of Flash Mode, Shooting Mode and White Balance. - M mark, aperture and shutter speed will be displayed on the LCD monitor all the time when setting up manual exposure mode. The difference between the manual settings and the ambient light level can be displayed by half depressing the shutter button. Even if the lighting level changes, the exposure value can be confirmed whenever the shutter button is half depressed. - In manual exposure mode, if shutter speed is set slower than 1/2 second, it will take longer for processing due to the noise reduction function. · "Exposure correction" mode (p. 50) in the REC menu cannot be set. · ISO sensitivity (p. 64) will be fixed to "ISO50" when it is set to "AUTO". · Flash AUTO mode and portrait night view mode cannot be selected. - When taking a photograph using flash in manual exposure mode, the intesity of the flash may not be appropriate in some situations. In such a case, please use flash intensity mode in image quality setting (p. 64). - To go back to auto mode, press MENU/SET button, select "manual exposure OFF" and press the right button. The display will return to the live image. . In auto mode, shutter speed is between slow shutter speed (setting value) and 1/2000 second. The aperture can be changed to F2. 8/F4. 7 for a wide lens and to F4. 9/F8. 3 for a telephoto lens. - Settings for manual exposure will not be available when taking a movie. 63 Using the REC Menu (Cont'd) Setting up image quality - Image quality including sensitivity, flash intensity, contrast and color of images can be set to meet your taste. Select "1" (or 2) in "SET" by pressing the right button. · Image quality can be set up to "1" as well as "2" . Select the mode with the down or up button and select the setting value with the left or right button. Press the MENU/SET button to finish setting up and go back to the live image. · To take photographs in normal settings (default settings), select "OFF" and press the MENU/SET button. To take a photograph with one of the image quality settings you have set up select 1 or 2. 64 Using the REC Menu (Cont'd) Modes you can set up: ISO Camera sensitivity can be changed. Sensitivity can be changed automatically to adjust to the lighting conditions. . 50/100/200/400 ; High sensitivity is suitable for an fast moving subjects or for dark places. However, the higher the sensitivity is, the more noise the image will have. [. . . ] · When the camera becomes dirty, wipe off the dust with a soft, dry cloth. For stubborn dirt, dampen a cloth in diluted neutral detergent (kitchen detergent), wring thoroughly and wipe. · When using a chemical cloth, follow the safety precautions of the product. After using the camera If the camera is not to be used for a long period, remove the batteries and ensure that the power plug of the AC adapter is disconnected from the wall outlet. · Leaving the batteries inside the camera for a long time may cause the battery fluid to leak, resulting in malfunction of the unit. · When storing, keep both camera and batteries in a cool place with low humidity and under constant temperature as much as possible. [. . . ]