User manual KONICA MINOLTA XG-1

[. . . ] Minolta DiMAGE S404 digital camera AA alkaline batteries (set of four) Neck strap NS-DG304 Lens cap LF-236 16MB CompactFlash card AV cable AVC-100 USB cable USB-600 DiMAGE software CD-ROM ArcSoft PhotoImpression CD-ROM DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility instruction manual (PDF) Camera manual (PDF) Quick Reference Guide Warranty card Because the performance of alkaline batteries with digital cameras is low, the use of Ni-MH batteries is recommended. Although alkaline batteries are supplied with this product, its performance will be limited; only use alkaline batteries for test photographs or when Ni-MH batteries, the Minolta external battery pack, or the AC adapter are not available. Fully recharge the Ni-MH batteries just before using the camera. 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. 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. [. . . ] The controller function will automatically switch to the zoom. Press the controller to switch between focus and zoom (1). The active function is highlighted in blue (2). 1 2 Use the up/down keys of the controller to zoom or focus. Focus distance from the CCD. 56 CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 64, 100, 200, and 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Camera sensitivity is set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 64 and 320. When the flash is activated and camera sensitivity is set to auto, the ISO value is set between ISO 64 and 200. When any other setting than auto is used, "ISO" will appear on the data panel, and "ISO" and the set value will be displayed on the monitor. Like grain in silver-halide film that increases with speed, noise increases with sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 64 will have the least noise and 400 will have the most noise. An ISO setting of 400 will allow the camera to be hand-held in low-light conditions without the need of a flash. FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY The flash range is measured from the CCD. 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 64 100 200 400 Flash range (wide angle) 0. 5m ~ 3. 5m (1. 6 ft. ~ 13. 8 ft. ) At the wide-angle lens position, when using the flash with subjects closer than 1m (3ft), vignetting can occur. If sharpness, contrast, or colour saturation is set to any setting other than normal, an icon will be displayed indicating an increase (+) or decrease (­) in the quality selected. Turning the camera off will High not reset these functions; they must be manually contrast reset using the menu. scene Unlike the display on a computer, changes made After compensation (­) with sharpness, contrast, and colour saturation may be difficult to see on the LCD monitor. However, when viewed with imaging software, the changes will be evident. Colour mode Sharpness Contrast Colour saturation To select between 24-bit colour and 8-bit monochrome images. To accent or soften details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (­). To increase or decrease the contrast of the scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (­). To accent or subdue the colour of a scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (­). 60 BULB EXPOSURES Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M) (p. Exposures up to fifteen seconds can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. Set the exposure mode to manual in the basic section of the multifunction recording mode menu (p. Use the controller (1) to decrease the shutter-speed value below four seconds until "bulb" is displayed. To set the aperture value, press the exposure-compensation button (2); the aperture display should turn blue. [. . . ] · Occasionally, when using alkaline batteries, the battery-condition indicator will give a false low-batterypower warning, even though there is enough power capacity. · If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even if their charge seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal camera operation. LCD MONITOR CARE · Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology, there may occasionally be a lack of colour or bright points on the LCD monitor. · Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged. [. . . ]