User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE Z20

[. . . ] Konica Minolta Customer Support: www. konicaminoltasupport. com Konica Minolta Photo World: www. konicaminoltaphotoworld. com Become a member of Konica Minolta Photo World today, free of charge, and enter the fascinating world of Konica Minolta photography. Register now, save 29. 99 EUR, get DiMAGE Messenger for free! © 2005 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. Printed in Germany 9979 2804 50/12984 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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 Z20 digital camera Neck strap NS-DG800 Lens cap LF-243B Video cable VC-400 USB cable USB-3 4 AA alkaline batteries DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM "DiMAGE Viewer Manuals"-CD-ROM DiMAGE Instruction Manual Konica Minolta International Warranty Certificate This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. [. . . ] The spot allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the scene. 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. ISO setting AUTO 50 100 200 320 Flash range (wide angle) 0. 57 - 4. 7m (1. 87 - 15. 4ft. ) 0. 57 - 2. 7m (1. 87 - 8. 9ft. ) 0. 57 - 3. 8m (1. 87 - 12. 4ft. ) 0. 57 - 5. 3m (1. 87 - 17. 4ft. ) 0. 57 - 6. 7m (1. 87 - 22. 0ft. ) Flash range (telephoto) 1. 57 - 4. 7m (5. 15 - 15. 4ft. ) 1. 57 - 2. 7m (5. 15 - 8. 9ft. ) 1. 57 - 3. 8m (5. 15 - 12. 4ft. ) 1. 57 - 5. 3m (5. 15 - 17. 4ft. ) 1. 57 - 6. 7m (5. 15 - 22. 0ft. ) 58 ADVANCED RECORDING 59 Color Mode The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white. The color mode is set in section 3 of the P, A, S, and M menus and section 2 of the movie menu (p. The sepia mode creates warm-tone monochrome images. Sharpness Vivid color Black & White Sepia Sharpness accents or softens details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (­). Any changes made are applied to the live image, but may be difficult to see. If any level except normal is selected, an indicator appears on the monitor as a warning. Sensitivity Digital zoom Color mode Sharpness Contrast Auto Off NaturalColor Normal Normal Contrast This function increases or decreases the contrast of the scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (­). If any level except normal is selected, an indicator appears on the monitor as a warning. Normal Sharpness: soft Sharpness: hard Contrast: low Contrast: normal Contrast: high 60 ADVANCED RECORDING 61 Custom Key function The function assigned to the flash-mode button can be selected among the flash mode, drive mode, white balance, focus mode, color mode, and sensitivity. The flash mode can also be changed in section 2 of the P, A, S, and M menus. Drive mode Image size Quality White balance Key func. Flash mode Focus mode Color mode Sensitivity When selecting the bracketing drive mode, or preset white balance, a selection screen appears. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the bracketing increment or preset white balance, and press the central button of the controller to select it. :select After selecting the custom key function option on the menu, press the central button of the controller to display the selection screen. Press the central button of the controller to set the custom key function. Pressing the menu button cancels the operation without changing the custom key function. :enter Flash mode Drive mode White balance When selecting custom white balance, the calibration screen appears. Fill the frame with a white object and press the central button of the controller to calibrate the camera. Selection screen :enter Pressing the flash-mode button changes the function set in the menu. Press the central button of the controller or press the shutter-release button partway down to apply the setting. 62 ADVANCED RECORDING 63 Image size (movie) Movies can be recorded at two sizes: 640x480 and 320x240. The larger the image size, the higher the image quality and the larger the file sizes. 44). Image size Frame rate White balance Movie mode 320x240 15ps Auto STD. movie The writing speed of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip. Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information: North America: http://www. konicaminolta. us/ Europe: http://www. konicaminoltasupport. com Frame rate Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. 44). Movie mode The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to record under low light levels; camera sensitivity will automatically increase in low light. Image quality can be lower with Night Movies because of the higher sensitivity. 44). Movie file sizes If image size or frame rate is changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of seconds that can be recorded. [. . . ] 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 Konica Minolta distributor in your area. · Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Konica Minolta Service Facility. Write-protect switch Lock position 118 APPENDIX 119 QuickTime system requirements IBM PC / AT Compatible Pentium® processor-based PC or compatible computer Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP 128MB or more of RAM ® QuickTimeTM is used for playing back movies. Users can download the latest version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple Computer web site at http://www. apple. com. This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. [. . . ]