User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE Z1

[. . . ] E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2724-11 SY-A308 ME-0307 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. DiMAGE Z1 digital camera Neck strap NS-DG5000 Lens cap LF-242 Shoe cap SC-1000 SD Memory Card AV cable AVC-200 USB cable USB-500 4 AA alkaline batteries DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM ArcSoft VideoImpression CD-ROM DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide Minolta International Warranty Certificate This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories. Minolta, The essentials of imaging, and DiMAGE are trademarks or registered trademarks of Minolta Co. , Ltd. [. . . ] Press the central button of the controller to make the calibration or press the menu button to cancel the routine. The custom setting will remain in effect until another calibration is made or the white-balance setting is changed. Drive mode Image size Quality White balance Key func. Cust. set CustRecall Auto Preset :enter If the custom white-balance setting is required again, select custom recall from the white-balance option of the menu; the last custom white-balance setting will be applied to the camera. The same custom white-balance setting is made and accessed from the movie, P, A, S, and M exposure modes. Drive mode Image size Quality White balance Key func. Cust. set CustRecall Auto Preset 59 Full-time AF With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image sharp. Turning the full-time AF function off can help conserve battery power. Full-time AF can be turned on and off in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. 44). Flash mode The flash modes can be changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. This menu option is used when another function is assigned to the flash mode button, see page 65 on the custom key function. For more on flash modes, refer to page 26. Focus mode Full-time AF Flash mode Flash comp. Metering mode Autofocus On Autoflash 0 MultiSegment Flash compensation Flash compensation increases or decreases the flash exposure of the built-in flash in reference to the ambient exposure by as much as 2 Ev. Select the flash compensation option section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus (p. If any value other than 0. 0 is set, an indicator will be displayed on the monitor as a warning. Focus mode Full-time AF Flash mode Flash comp. Metering mode ­2 ~ +2 +0. 3 Positive compensation No compensation Negative compensation No flash 60 ADVANCED RECORDING Flash compensation changes the ratio between the ambient and flash exposures. When using fillflash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio between the highlights and shadows. The flash affects the darkness of the shadows without affecting the area illuminated by the sun. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the shadows receive less light and are deeper, but retain detail that would be lost without the flash. Using a positive Ev setting will soften or eliminate shadows. Metering modes Metering mode indicators are displayed on the monitor. Multi-segment metering: uses 256 segments to measure luminance and color. This data is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations. Focus mode Full-time AF Flash mode Flash comp. Metering mode Autofocus On Autoflash 0 MultiSegment Center weighted: a traditional metering method in film cameras. The system measures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given the central region. Spot metering: uses a small area within the image to calculate the exposure. [. . . ] Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc. , is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws. Questions and service · If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. · Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility. 112 APPENDIX This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. [. . . ]