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2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this 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.
Konica Minolta DiMAGE X21 digital camera
AA-size alkaline batteries
Hand strap HS-DG 120
SD Memory Card
USB cable USB-500
DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM
Quick Reference Guide
International Warranty Certificate
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of KonicaMinolta Camera, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS 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. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. PictBridge and the PictBridge
logo are trademarks of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners. All other brand and product names are trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
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 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 yourskin 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.
WARNING
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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4 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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.
Only use the adapter power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate
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 circuit 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. Theflash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The
continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.
Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor
immediately if an object is swallowed.
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 blindness 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.
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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 thinner 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 itfrom 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 the batteries become hot with use. The continued use
of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.
Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required.
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the States of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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6 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment 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 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 extended periodsof 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 discharges 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 the electronic transformers or travel adapters with the adapter. The use of these
devices may cause a fire or damage the products.
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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FCC Compliance Statement
Declaration on Conformity
Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.
Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence 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 equip-ment 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 harm-
ful 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 deter-
mined 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.
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 Conformit Europenne (European Conformity).
Digital Camera:
Tested To ComplyWith FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The following marks may be found on the product:
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8 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................12Getting up and running ........................................................................................................................14
Inserting the batteries .............................................................................................................14Battery-condition indicator......................................................................................................15
Auto power off .........................................................................................................................15AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................16Attaching the strap ..................................................................................................................17Installing and removing a memory card..................................................................................18
About memory cards...............................................................................................................19Setting the date and time........................................................................................................20
Recording - basic operation ................................................................................................................22Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................22Setting the camera to record images......................................................................................22Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................23
LCD monitor display - basic ...................................................................................................24Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................24Basic recording operation .......................................................................................................25Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................26Focus range.............................................................................................................................26Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................27Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................27Flash signals............................................................................................................................28Flash range - automatic operation..........................................................................................29LCD monitor display - recording mode ..................................................................................30Self-portrait mirror...................................................................................................................31
The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important
information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered
in the recording - basic operation section between pages 22 and 31, and the playback - basic oper-
ation section between pages 32 and 35. 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 con-
cisely 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 manu-
al in a safe place.
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Playback - basic operation ..................................................................................................................32Single-frame playback display ................................................................................................32
Viewing images .......................................................................................................................33Deleting single images ............................................................................................................33LCD monitor display - playback mode ...................................................................................34Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................35
Recording - advanced operation .........................................................................................................36LCD monitor display - advanced ............................................................................................36
Navigating the main recording menu ......................................................................................36Flash modes........................................................................................................................... 38Drive modes ............................................................................................................................40
Self-timer .........................................................................................................................41Continuous advance........................................................................................................42Multi frame.......................................................................................................................43
White balance..........................................................................................................................44Image quality ...........................................................................................................................45Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................47Colour modes..........................................................................................................................48Portrait.....................................................................................................................................49Special effects.........................................................................................................................50
Adding a frame or border ................................................................................................50Creating side-by-side images..........................................................................................51
Navigating the advanced recording menu ..............................................................................52Controller customization .........................................................................................................54
Auto reset ................................................................................................................................55Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................56Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................57File number (#) memory ..........................................................................................................58Folder name ............................................................................................................................58Instant playback ......................................................................................................................59
Movie recording ...................................................................................................................................60
Navigating the main movie recording menu ...........................................................................61Notes on movie recording.......................................................................................................62Playback - advanced operation...........................................................................................................63
Playing back movies ...............................................................................................................63Navigating the main playback menu.......................................................................................64Navigating the advanced playback menu...............................................................................65Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................67Deleting image files .................................................................................................................68Locking image files .................................................................................................................69
Adding to Favorites .................................................................................................................70Viewing Favorites ....................................................................................................................71Rotate......................................................................................................................................72
Slide show ...............................................................................................................................73About DPOF ............................................................................................................................74Creating a DPOF print order ...................................................................................................74Ordering an index print ...........................................................................................................76Date printing............................................................................................................................76E-mail copy .............................................................................................................................77
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Setup menu .........................................................................................................................................78Navigating the setup menu .....................................................................................................78LCD monitor brightness ..........................................................................................................82Formatting memory cards.......................................................................................................82Reset default ...........................................................................................................................83Language.................................................................................................................................84
Audio signals ...........................................................................................................................84Focus signal ............................................................................................................................85
Shutter signal ..........................................................................................................................85Auto power off .........................................................................................................................85Date and time..........................................................................................................................86Date format..............................................................................................................................86Transfer mode .........................................................................................................................86
Data-transfer mode..............................................................................................................................87System requirements ..............................................................................................................87Connecting the camera to a computer...................................................................................88Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE ....................................................................................90
Automatic installation ......................................................................................................90Manual installation ...........................................................................................................91
QuickTime system requirements.............................................................................................93
Auto power off - data-transfer mode ......................................................................................93Memory card folder organization ............................................................................................94Disconnecting the camera from the computer .......................................................................96
Windows 98 and 98SE ....................................................................................................96Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP .......................................................................96Macintosh ........................................................................................................................97
Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode..................................................................98Using PictBridge .....................................................................................................................98Notes on printing errors ........................................................................................................100Navigating the PictBridge menu ...........................................................................................100
Batch print .....................................................................................................................102
Index print......................................................................................................................102Paper size ......................................................................................................................102Sizes ..............................................................................................................................102Layout ............................................................................................................................102Print quality....................................................................................................................102Data print .......................................................................................................................102
Printing DPOF files ................................................................................................................103Appendix .......................................................................................................................................104
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................104Removing the driver software - Windows.............................................................................106Care and storage...................................................................................................................107Technical specifications ........................................................................................................110
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Recording-mode switch (p. 22)
Controller
LCD monitor*
Menu button
Strap eyelet (p. 17)
Playback button(p. 32)
Indicator lamp
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14 GETTING UP AND RUNNING
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
INSERTING THE BATTERIESThis digital camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries. AA-size Ni-MH batteries
are recommended because of longer life. Do not use other types of batteries with this camera.
When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex elec-
tronic equipment. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger. When replacing the
batteries, the camera should be turned off.
Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera to release the safety catch (1). Open
the door.
Insert the AA batteries as shown; make sure the positive and
negative battery terminals are oriented correctly (2).
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the back
of the camera to engage the safety catch.
After installing the batteries, the set-date/time mes-
sage may appear on the monitor. Set the date and
time following the instructions in page 20. The clock
and calendar can also be set in section 3 of the
setup menu. If the camera is not used for several
hours after the batteries are taken out, the clock,
calendar, and memory settings are lost.
1
2
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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR
Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This is displayed when
the camera is on.
Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The batteries must be
replaced soon. The LCD monitor will turn off when the flash is charging. This
warning automatically appears and remains on the monitor until the batter-
ies are replaced. If the power level falls below this level when the camera is
on, the battery-exhausted message will appear just before the camera shuts
down.
AUTO POWER OFF
To conserve battery power, the camera will shut down if an operation is not made within three min-utes. To restore power, press the main switch. The length of the auto-power-off period can be
changed in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 85). When the camera is connected to a computer, the
auto-power-off period is set to ten minutes and cannot be changed.
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD moni-
tor. The indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low.
Low-battery indicator - the battery power is low. The batteries should be
replaced as soon as possible. This is displayed when the camera is turned
on.
If power is insufficient for camera operation, LCD monitor will be blank and the shutter will not
release. Change the batteries.
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The AC adapter AC-12U, 12E, or 12GB 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 periodsof heavy use.
AC adapter model AC-12U is for use in North America and Canada, AC-12E is for use in European
continent, and AC-12GB is for use in United Kingdom and HongKong.
Never connect the AC adapter to the camera while the camera is on.
Connect the power cord to the AC adapter unit.
Insert the power cord securely into an electrical
outlet.
Insert the AC adapters output plug securely into
the cameras DC terminal.
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AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.
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ATTACHING THE STRAPAlways 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.
Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop
and tighten.
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD
An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate.
If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will appear on the LCD monitor; the shutter canstill be released and a single image can be captured.
Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not red andblinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be
damaged, and data lost.
Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot and then
release. The card should catch in the slot.
Insert the card. Make sure the face of the card 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. The card can now be pulled out.
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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 deletion may take longer.
The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent
image data from being deleted. 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 delete an image with the camera,
the card-locked message will appear and the LED lamp near
the card slot will turn red and blink quickly. For memory card
care and store see page 108.
If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the inserted card
in the camera may need to be formatted. A card used in
another camera may also have to be formatted before being
used. A card can be formatted in section 1 of the setup menu(p. 82). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is
permanently erased.
ABOUT MEMORY CARDS
Write-protectswitch
Lockposi-
tion
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIMEAfter initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the cameras clock and calendar
must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of record-
ing. The date and time may also have to be set when changing batteries if the clock and calendar
reset. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the lan-
guage, see the camera notes on the following page.
Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch
near the shutter-release button (1).
The set-date-and-time message appears on
the LCD monitor. Select Yes by pressing
the controller.
Controller
Set date and time.
NoYes
1
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Move the controller left and right to select the item
to be changed.
Press the controller to set the clock and calendar.
Move the controller up and down to adjust the item.
For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Highlight the languageoption in section 1 of the setup menu (p.78). Push the controller right to display the languagesettings. Move the controller up or down to select the desired language. Press the controller toset the language; the setup menu will be displayed in the selected language.
Camera notes
The date/time setting screen appears. Set the date and time
using the controller on the back of the camera.
Date and time can also be set in section 3 of the setup menu. See page 78 on how to open
the setup menu.
:move :sel. :enter
Date/Time set
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22 RECORDING- BASIC OPERATION
RECORDING - BASIC OPERATION
This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14
through 21.
HANDLING THE CAMERAWhile using 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.
SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES
Turn the camera on by pressing
the main switch near the shutter-
release button (1).
Slide the recording-mode switch
to the recording-mode position
(2). It is the default setting.
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2
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USING THE ZOOM LENSThis camera is equipped with a unique 4.8 - 14.4mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to
111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the controller at the back of the camera.
While zooming, the zoom scale is displayed on the LCD monitor.
To zoom in on the subject, move
the controller up (T).
To zoom out, move the controller
down (W).
The digital-zoom function can
increase the power of the lens. The
digital zoom is activated in section
2 of the advanced recording menu
(p. 57).
The zoom lens not only affects how large the subject is in the picture, but it also influences thedepth of field and perspective. Depth of field is the area between the closest object in focus andthe furthest object in focus. As the lens zooms in to the telephoto position, the depth of fieldbecomes shallower, separating the subject from the background. Many portraits are taken withtelephoto lenses. Zooming the lens out to the wide-angle position makes both the foreground andbackground appear sharper. Usually landscape photographs take advantage of the large depth offield of wide-angle lenses. Wide-angle lenses also create a strong perspective which gives asense of depth in the image. Telephoto lenses compress the space between the subject andbackground and create a weak perspective.
Shooting tips
Zoom position
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LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - BASIC
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
Image quality (p. 45)
Drive mode (p. 40)
Frame counter (p. 46)
Focus signal (p. 27)
Recording mode
Flash mode (p. 38)
Camera-shake warning (p. 24)
Focus frame
LCD monitor
Battery-condition indicator (p. 15)
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BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus
and exposure.
The focus signals (p. 27) on the monitor will confirm that the image
is in focus. If the monitor focus signal is red, the camera was unable
to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the focus
signal is white.
If the battery power is very low, the LCD monitor turns off when
flash charges.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to take the pic-
ture.
After the shutter releases, the indicator lamp next to the card slot
will turn red and blink indicating image data is being written to thememory card. Never remove a memory card while data is being
transferred.
The image can be previewed after it is captured by continuing to
hold down the shutter-release button (p. 59).
Turn the camera on and slide the recording-mode switch to the recording position.
Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD monitor.
The focus-lock function (p. 26) can be used with off-center
subjects.
2
1
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FOCUS LOCKThe focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center
and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation pre-
vents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release
button.
Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the
shutter-release button partway down to lock the focus. The focus signal on the monitor will indicate if the focus is
locked.
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button, recom-
pose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release
button all the way down to take the picture.
FOCUS RANGEThe focus range is 10cm (0.3ft.) to infinity.
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FOCUS SIGNALS
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right
corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the
camera can focus on the subject or not.
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. In these situations the focus-lock func-
tion (p. 26) 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.
Focus confirmed - the LCD monitor focus signal iswhite. Focus is locked.
Cannot focus - the LCD monitor focus signal is red.
Focus signal
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FLASH SIGNALSThe flash mode indicator of the LCD monitor indicates the flash status, when the shutter-release
button is pressed partway down. While the flash is charging, the shutter cannot be released.
RECORDING- BASIC OPERATION
Flash charging - Flash mode indicator is red.Shutter is locked.
Flash ready - Flash mode indicator is white.
Flash mode indicator
If battery power is very low, the LCD monitor turns off when
the flash is charging. The indicator lamp next to the card slot
will turn orange and blink quickly when the flash is charging.
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FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATIONThe 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
0.2m ~ 2.7m (0.7 ft. ~ 8.9 ft.)0.2m ~ 3.6m (0.7 ft. ~ 11.8 ft.)
When photographing a subject closer than 20 cm (0.7 ft.), use flash cancel, see page 39.
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Pressing and holding the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live
image only.
Full display
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - RECORDING MODE
Controller
The battery-condition, date-imprinting, and flash-charging indicators can appear on the live image
only display. When auto reset is active, the LCD monitor is reset to the full display when the camera
is turned off.
Live image only
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SELF-PORTRAIT MIRROR
The self-portrait mirror allows a self-portrait to be
taken without the need of the self-timer and a tri-
pod.
Hold the camera at arms length. Center yourself in
the mirror next to the lens to point the camera.
Press the shutter-release button partway down to
lock focus (1). When activated (p. 85), the focus sig-
nal beeps to confirm focus.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to
take the picture (2).
The mirror is a general pointing device suitable
when using the lens in the wide-angle position. The
actual framing of the image depends on the dis-tance between the camera and subject, and the
zoom position. A test picture can be taken to con-
firm the zoom and camera position.
Mirror
1
2
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PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION
SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY
This section covers the basic viewing operation in the playback mode. The playback mode has
additional functions, see page 64.
Mode indicator
Time of recordingDate of recording
Lock indicator (p. 69)
Magnification display (p. 35)
Image quality (p. 45)
Battery-condition indicator (p. 15)
Frame number / total number of images
DPOF-set indicator (p. 74)
Folder number - file number (p. 58)
E-mail copy indicator (p. 77)
To view images, press the playback button.
To return to the recording mode, press the
playback button again. Changing the position
of the recording mode switch also cancels the
playback mode.
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Use the controller to
select the delete icon.
Move the controller left and right to highlight Yes. No
will cancel the operation.
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Press the controller; a confirmation screen will appear.
DELETING SINGLE IMAGES
VIEWING IMAGESIn the playback mode, move the controller left
and right to scroll through the images on the
memory card. The images can be scrolled
faster by holding the controller to the left or
right.
Press the controller to delete the file.
To delete a displayed image, use the main playback menu.
Press the menu button to display the main menu on the LCD
monitor.
Controller
Delete this frame?
NoYes
Delete
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34 PLAYBACK- BASIC OPERATION
Index display can be shown by moving the controller down.
In index playback, pushing the controller left and right moves
the yellow border around the index thumbnails. To scroll
through the index thumbnails faster, hold the controller to the
left or right. When the image is highlighted with the border, the
date of recording, the lock and printing status, e-mail copy indi-
cator, and the frame number of the image are displayed at the
bottom of the screen. When the controller is moved up, the
highlighted image will be displayed in the single-frame playback
mode.
Pressing and holding the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live
image only.
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - PLAYBACK MODE
Index playback
Full display
Image only
Controller
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ENLARGED PLAYBACK
With the image to be magnified displayed, move the controller up to activate the
enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD moni-
tor.
Move the controller to view the image.
In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X in multiple steps.
Moving the controller up increases the image magnification.
Moving the controller down decreases the image magnifica-
tion.
To scroll the image, press the controller. Pressing the con-
troller switches between the enlarged-playback and scroll
screens.
To exit the enlarged playback mode, press the
menu button.
zoom
: zoom
: scroll
scroll
Pressing and holding the controller switches
between showing the full display and image
only.
The locator indicator in the top right corner of the
monitor shows the area of the image being displayed.
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To activate the main menu of the
recording mode, press the menu
button.
Move the controller up or down to
select the new setting or value.
Press the controller to complete
the operation and apply the new
setting.
Move the controller in the direction
to highlight the appropriate menu
option. If the menu icon is struck
through, the menu function is dis-
abled.
Selecting the menu icon in the
main menu displays the
advanced recording menu
where other advanced options
are available. To navigate this
menu, see page 52.
Press the controller to select the
option.Flash mode
Auto reset
Date imprint
Off
Off
On
Ctrl func.
Auto
Red eye
Fill flash
Cancel
Night port.
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38 RECORDING- ADVANCED OPERATION
Flash cancel
Autoflash withred-eye reduction
Fill-flash
Night portrait
Autoflash
FLASH MODES
Flash mode
Autoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and
backlit conditions.
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
subjects eyes.
The flash can be used when taking
still images. The flash mode is set
with the main menu of the recording
mode (p. 36). The active flash mode is
displayed in the top left corner of the
monitor. Flash modes can be
assigned to the controller with con-
troller customization (p. 54).
When the camera is turned off and
auto reset (p. 55) is active, the flash
mode is reset to autoflash or aut-
oflash with red-eye reduction, whichever of these two modes was last
used. While the flash is charging, flash mode indicator turns red and
the shutter cannot be released.
When photographing a subject closer than 20 cm (0.7 ft.), use flash
cancel, see page 39.
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DRIVE MODES
Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is
pressed. This is the cameras default setting.
Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter (p. 41). Used for self-portraits.
Continuous advance - to take multiple images when the shutter-release button is
pressed and held (p. 42).
Multi frame - to create a composite image of a nine-frame series when the shutter-
release button is pressed once (p. 43).
40 RECORDING- ADVANCED OPERATION
The drive modes control the rate
and method images are captured.
Indicators indicating the selected
drive mode appear on the monitor.
The drive mode is set in the main
menu of the recording mode (p.36). If auto reset (p. 55) is active,
the drive mode is reset to single-
frame advance when the camera is
turned off. Drive modes can be assigned to the controller with
controller customization (p. 54).
Drive mode
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Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approxi-
mately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive
mode is set in the main recording menu (p. 36).
With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as
described in the basic recording operation section (p. 25). Focus lock (p.
26) can be used with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release buttonpartway down to lock the exposure and focus (1). Press the shutter-release
button all the way down to begin the countdown (2). Because focus and
exposure are determined when the shutter-release button is pressed, do
not stand in front of the camera when taking a self-timer image. Always
confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the countdown
(p. 27).
A countdown timer is displayed on the monitor. During the countdown, the
self-timer lamp on the front of the camera (3) will start to blink and is
accompanied by an audio signal. A few seconds before theexposure, the self-timer lamp will blink rapidly. The lamp will
glow steadily just before the shutter fires.
To stop the countdown, move the controller up and down or
press the menu button.
The drive mode will be
reset to single-frame
advance after the expo-
sure. The audio signal can
be turned off in section 2
of the setup menu (p. 84).
Self-timer
41
3
1
2
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42 RECORDING- ADVANCED OPERATION
The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while
holding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can be captured
at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-quality setting. The maximum
rate of capture is 1.2 fps. Continuous-advance drive mode is set in the main recording
menu (p. 36).
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording opera-tion section (p. 25). Press the shutter-release button partway
down to lock the exposure and focus for the series (1). Press and
hold the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to begin tak-
ing 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 can be
used, but the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must
recharge between frames. Date imprinting (p. 56) also reducesthe rate of capture.
The maximum number of images that can be captured with differ-
ent image quality is as follows:
1600 X 1200 Fine: 5
1600 X 1200 Standard: 7
1280 X 960 Standard: 12
640 X 480 Standard: 22
Continuous advance
1 2
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The multi-frame drive mode captures a series of nine
consecutive images and lays them out in a single
frame. Multi frame drive mode is set in the main
recording menu (p. 36)
Compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation
section (p. 25). Press the shutter-release button partway down to
lock the exposure and focus for the series (1). Press the shutter-
release button all the way down (2) to begin the nine-frame series.
Once the series starts, the shutter button can be released; the
camera will continue taking pictures until all nine frames have been
captured.
Flash cannot be used and is canceled automatically. Because of
the limits to the shutter speeds in this mode, images may be
underexposed in low-light conditions. The digital zoom is not
active. The pixel dimensions set in the image-quality menu optionrefer to the total area of all nine images, not the size of each indi-
vidual thumbnail.
Multi frame
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White balance is the cameras ability to make different types of lighting appear
neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using colour
compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset
white-balance setting are available with still image and movie recording. White bal-
ance is set in the main recording menu (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). When auto reset
(p. 55) is active, the white balance will be reset to automatic white balance when the camera is
turned off. White balance can be assigned to the controller with controller customization (p. 54).
The automatic white balance compensates for the colour temperature of a scene. In most cases,
the auto setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images, even under mixed-light-
ing conditions. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the colour temperature of
the flash.
Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken.
When one of the preset white-balance settings is selected, an indica-
tor will be displayed on the LCD monitor to indicate the active white-
balance setting; the effect is immediately visible on the monitor. Torecord the ambient light, set the flash mode to flash cancel (p. 39).
The built-in flash can be used with preset white-balance, but will cre-
ate a pinkish or blueish cast with the fluorescent and tungsten set-
tings. The flash is daylight balanced and will produce good results
with the daylight and cloudy settings.
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WHITE BALANCE
Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes.
Tungsten - for incandescent lighting: household filament light bulbs.
Fluorescent - for fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.
Daylight - for outdoor and sunlit subjects.
White balance
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Image quality must be set before the picture is taken.
Four image-quality modes are available; 1600 X 1200
Fine, 1600 X 1200 Standard, 1280 X 960 Standard,
and 640 X 480 Standard. Image quality is based on
two factors: image size and compression. Changes are displayed on
the LCD monitor. Image quality is set in the main recording menu, see
page 36.
IMAGE QUALITY
If image quality is changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of images that
can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can contain imageswith differing image-quality. The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is deter-
mined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by
the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.
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The number in the image-quality option refer to the horizontal and vertical pixel dimensions of theimage. The greater the number of pixels, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the
final use of the image - smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will
produce higher quality prints.
All images are compressed and saved as JPEG files. The compression rate is indicated by FINE and
STD (standard). Fine images have a lower compression rate and larger file sizes. Standard is suffi-
cient for normal usage.
FINE
STD.
STD.
STD.
LCD monitorImage quality
1600
1600
1280
640
Image size(Number of pixels)
1600 X 1200
1600 X 1200
1280 X 960
640 X 480640 X 480 Standard
1280 X 960 Standard
1600 X 1200 Standard
1600 X 1200 Fine
Compression
Low
Standard
Standard
Standard
Quality
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Image quality
Approximate number of images
that can be stored on a 8MB
memory card
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51600 X 1200 Fine
111600 X 1200 Standard
1280 X 960 Standard
640 X 480 Standard
16
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The Frame Counter and Memory Card CapacityThe frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the memory
card at the cameras image quality settings. If the setting is changed, the frame counter adjusts
accordingly. Because the counter uses approximate file sizes, the actual image taken may not
change the counter or may decrease it by more than one. When the frame counter displays zero, it
indicates no more images at the image-quality setting can be captured. Changing the setting may
allow more images to be saved to the card.
Approximate file
sizes
1000 KB
540 KB
380 KB
150 KB
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The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by
as much as 2Ev in 1/3 increments with still image and movie recording. When
auto reset (P. 55) is active, exposure compensation is reset to 0 when the cam-
era is turned off. Exposure compensation is set in the main menu of the recording
mode (p. 36) or the movie-recording mode (p. 61). The exposure-compensation function can be
assigned to the controller with controller customization (P. 54).
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
The LCD monitor will display the exposure-compensation indica-
tor and the degree of compensation. The change in exposure is
visible in the live image.
Move the controller up and down to adjust the expo-
sure-compensation value.
Exp. comp.
The exposure compensation must be set before the image is cap-
tured. When setting the exposure compensation, the amount of
compensation is shown next to the exposure-compensation indi-
cator on the monitor. When set to any value other than 0.0, the
exposure-compensation indicator will be displayed on the LCD
monitor as a warning.
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Colour, black and white, sepia, posterization, and soft-focus settings are available.
The colour mode is set in the main menu of the recording mode (p. 36) or the
movie-recording mode (p. 61).
Soft focus cannot be selected in the movie-recording mode or used with special effects, continuous
advance, or multi-frame. If the drive mode is set to continuous-advance or multi frame before
selecting the soft-focus mode, drive mode is set temporarily to single-frame advance.
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COLOUR MODES
Black and white - neutral monochrome image
Sepia - warm tone monochrome image
Posterization - exaggerated high-contrast images.
Soft focus - images with a soft glow around highlights.
The colour option must be set before an image is captured. When
the colour, black and white, sepia, or posterization settings is
highlighted, the effect is immediately visible on the monitor.
Except for the colour mode, an indicator is displayed on the LCD
monitor to indicate the active setting.
When auto reset (P. 55) is active, the setting will be reset to colourwhen the camera is turned off.
Colour mode
Colour
B&W
Sepia
Posterization
Soft focus
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In portrait, the camera is optimized to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and a slight
defocusing of the background. Portrait is set in the main recording menu (p. 36)
An indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor
to show the portrait mode is active.
When auto reset is active (p. 55), the portrait
mode is canceled when the camera is turned
off.
PORTRAIT
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Portrait
On
Off
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An image can be captured with a frame or border using the special-effects option in the main
recording menu (p. 36).
The special-effects option in the main menu adds frames and borders to images or
combines two images side by side. Required menu functions should be set before
selecting the special effects icon on the menu. Once the special-effects routine
begins, menu functions cannot be changed until the operation is completed. The
continuous-advance and multi-frame drive modes are temporarily set to single-frame advance.
50 RECORDING- ADVANCED OPERATION
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Adding a frame or border
Compose the subject within the frame or border. Take the
picture as described in the basic recording section (p. 25).
Processing starts after the shutter releases. The process-
ing time depends on the image-quality mode. When com-
pleted, the live image is displayed.
Frame 1 Frame 2 Border 1 Border 2
Special FX
After the special effects icon is selected, a menu is dis-
played with the special effects options. Move the controller
up and down to select the appropriate option (1). As each
option is highlighted, the background frame or border
changes accordingly. Press the controller to select the
highlighted option (2). Pressing the menu button cancels
the operation; the live image is displayed.
1
2
1
22
1
Frame
Off
Frame
Border
Border
Side-by-side
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Compose the picture within the left half of the live image. Place
the subject within the focus frame, then take the picture as
described in the basic recording section (p. 25).
The first image is displayed on the left and a live image on theright. Place the subject within the focus frame, then take the pic-
ture as described in the basic recording section to complete the
operation.
Processing starts after the shutter releases. When completed, the
live image is displayed.
Creating side-by-side imagesTwo images can be captured side by side using the special-effects option in
the main recording menu (p. 36).
After the special effects icon is selected, a menu is dis-
played with the special effects options. Move the con-
troller up and down to select the side-by-side option (1).
Press the controller to select the highlighted option (2).
Pressing the menu button cancels the operation; the
standard live image is displayed.
Record left
image.
Record right
image.
1
2
1
2
2
1
Frame
Off
Frame
Border
Border
Side-by-side
Side by side
Side by side
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Selecting the menu icon on the main
menu displays the advanced recording
menu. See page 36 to navigate the main
menu.
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NAVIGATING THE ADVANCED RECORDING MENU
When the desired menu section is displayed, move the controller up and down to scroll
through the menu options. Highlight the option whose settings need to be changed.
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, move the controller right; the settings
will be displayed with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu options,
move the controller left.
The tab 1 at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Move the controller left and right to
highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.
With the menu icon selected, press the controller to go into the advanced recording
menu.
Navigating the advanced record-
ing menu is simple. Push the con-
troller in the direction to move the
cursor and change settings on the
menu. Pressing the controller
selects menu options and sets
adjustments.
MENU
Ctrl func.
Auto reset
Date imprint
Off
Off
On
To activate the recording-mode main menu, press the menu button.
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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. To return to the recording mode, press themenu button.
1
Exp. comp.
Date imprint
Flash mode
Drive mode
Off
White balance
Auto reset
Off
YYYY/MM/DD
MM/DD/hr:min
On
Off
OnOff
Refer to the following sections for details on
the menu options and their settings.
Folder name
File # memory On
Off
Std. form
Date form
2
Digital zoomCtrl func.
SETUP
Pressing the controller with the setup tab highlighted opens the setup menu (p. 78).
Press the controller to select the highlighted setting.
Move the controller up and down to highlight the new setting.
LCDbrightness
Format
Reset default
Language
-
-
English
-
53
:enter
Digital zoom
File # memory
Folder name
Off
Off
Std.form
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Select the control func. option in section 1 of the
advanced recording menu. Select the function to
be assigned with the controller (1). Press the con-
troller to set the function (2).
The selected function can be changed by movingthe controller left or right in the recording mode.
Changes are set automatically after five seconds
or when another camera button is pressed.
Refer to the appropriate sections for information
on the drive mode (p. 40), white balance (p. 44),
flash mode (P. 38), and exposure compensation(p. 47).
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The white balance, drive mode, exposure compensation, or flash mode can be set with the con-
troller. The function assigned to the controller is selected in section 1 of the advanced recording
menu (p. 52). Initially, no function is assigned. The white balance, exposure compensation, and off
options affect the movie recording mode.
CONTROLLER CUSTOMIZATION
Ctrl func.
Auto reset
Date imprint
Flash mode
Drive mode
White balance
Off
Exp.comp.
1
2
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56 RECORDING- ADVANCED OPERATION
DATE IMPRINTING
Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an Exif tag that contains the date and timeof recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed with the camerain the playback mode, or on a computer with the DiMAGE Viewer software.
Camera Notes
The date and time are imprinted in the lower
right corner of the image when viewed horizon-
tally. It is printed directly on the photograph
writing over the image information. The date
can be imprinted in three formats: year / month
/ day, month / day / year, and day / month /year. The date and date format are set in sec-
tion 3 of the setup menu (p. 86).
The date and time of recording can be printed directly on the image.
The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken.
Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the func-
tion is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on
the monitor to indicate the imprinting function is active.
Date imprinting is activated with section 1 of the advanced recording
menu (p. 52). Date imprinting has two menu options. The YYYY/MM/DD option prints the date. The
MM/DD/hr:min option prints the month, day, and time of recording.
Date-imprinting indicator
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DIGITAL ZOOMThe digital zoom is activated in section 2 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52). The digital zoom
increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4X in mul-
tiple steps. When the digital zoom is activated, the zoom scale includes both the optical and digital
zoom range. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image-
quality size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom;
the greater the power of the digital zoom the lower the image quality.
At the maximum telephoto position, move
the controller up to engage the digital zoom.
The zoom magnification will be displayed.
To zoom out, move the controller down.
When the digital zoom is active, the focus
frame changes size.
Magnification
Zoom position
Digital zoom range
Optical zoom range
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If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will
have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file number memory is disabled, the image
file number will be 0001. File number memory is activated in section 2 of the advanced recording
menu (p. 52).
If file number memory is active and the memory card is changed, the first file saved to the new card
will have a number one greater than the last file saved on the previous card if the new card does not
contain an image with a greater file number. If it does, the file number of the new image will be one
greater than the greatest on the card.
FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY
FOLDER NAMEAll recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names
come in two formats, standard and date. Folder name format is selected in sec-
tion 2 of the advanced recording menu (p. 52).
Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named100KM005. The first three digits are the folders serial number, which will
increase by one each time a new folder is created. The next two letters refer to
Konica Minolta, and the last three numbers indicate the camera used; 005 indi-
cates a DiMAGE X21.
A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is followed
by one register for the year, two register for the month, and two registers for the
day: 101YMMDD. The folder 10140315 was created in 2004 on March 15th.
With the date folder format selected, when an image is recorded a new folder with the days date
will be created. All images recorded that day will be placed in that folder. Images recorded on a dif-
ferent day will be placed in a new folder with the corresponding date. If the file number memory
function is off, when a new folder is created, the serial number in the image-file name is reset to
0001. If file number memory function is on, the serial number in the image-file will be one greater
than the last image saved. For more information on folder organization and file names, see page 94.
10140315(Date)
100KM005(Standard)
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INSTANT PLAYBACKStill images can be previewed immediately
after they have been captured. Simply
continue to hold down the shutter-release
button after taking a picture to display the
image on the monitor. Release the shutter
button to end the playback.
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60 MOVIE RECORDING
This camera can record digital video without audio. Total recording time varies with the image size
and the memory card capacity, see the navigating the main movie recording menu section on page
61. In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled, see
the notes section on page 62.
MOVIE RECORDING
Before recording, the frame counter shows
the maximum time in seconds that can be
recorded on the next movie clip.
Place the subject in the focus frames and
press the shutter-release button partway
down to lock focus (1). Press the shutter-
release button all the way down and release
to begin recording (2).
The camera will continue to record until the
recording time is used or the shutter-release
button is pressed again.
During recording, focus is locked and theoptical zoom is disabled. However, a 4X
digital zoom can be adjusted by moving the
controller up and down.
Recording indicator
Remaining time
Slide the recording mode
switch to the movie record-
ing position.
Image size
Recording time
1 2
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When the menu button is pressed, the
main movie menu appears on the LCD
monitor. The following four options are
available.
1.Image size (320X240 / 160X120)
2.Exposure compensation
3.White balance
4.Colour mode
Selecting the setup icon located in the
center of the main menu opens the
setup menu.
NAVIGATING THE MAIN MOVIE RECORDING MENU
Image size has two settings, 320X240 and 160X120. Image size not only affects the resolution of
the movie image, but also changes the maximum length of the movie clip. Recording time is only
limited by the capacity of the memory card. A 8 MB memory card can contain approximately 21
seconds of digital video recorded at 320 X 240 or 86 seconds at 160 X 120.
For more on white balance (p. 44), colour mode (p. 48), and exposure compensation (p. 47), see the
respective recording-mode sections. Except for image size, any changes made will also affect the
recording mode.
1
2
3
4
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62 MOVIE RECORDING
In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled. Exposure,
image size, white balance, and the colour mode can be changed with the movie menu; the soft-
focus colour mode is not available. The optical and digital zoom are active. Pressing and holdingthe controller switches between the full display and the live image only. The flash is disabled.
Movies cannot be recorded when the red low-battery warning is displayed.
The writing speed of the memory card in use may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip.
NOTES ON MOVIE RECORDING
To activate the movie-mode main menu,
press the menu button.
Press the controller to display
the option settings.
Move the controller up or down
to select the appropriate setting.
Press the controller to apply the
setting.
Move the controller in the direc-tion to highlight the appropriate
menu option.
320x240
160x120
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PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION
PLAYING BACK MOVIES
The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 32 through
35. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced functions on the play-
back menu.
: play
Press the controller to play back the displayed clip.
Move the controller left and right to display the movie.
Press the controller to pause the movie; press the con-
troller again to resume the playback.
Movie file
To cancel the playback, press the menu button.
:fwd:pause :rew
During playback, moving the controller left andright rewinds and fast forwards the recording.
Press and hold the controller to view the movie
with or without the guidance bar.
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NAVIGATING THE MAIN PLAYBACK MENU
To activate the main playback menu, press the menu button.
Press the controller to select the option.
Move the controller in the direction to highlight the desired
menu option. If the menu icon is struck through, the menu
function is disabled.
With playback-mode activated, pressing the menu button
displays the main playback menu. The following nine options
are available:
1. Delete - to delete the displayed image (p. 68).
2. Lock - to lock the displayed image (p. 69).3. Add favorites - to add a Favorite image to the camera
memory (p. 70).
4. View favorites - to view Favorite images (p. 71).
5. Rotate - to rotate the displayed image (p. 72).
6. Slide show - to play back images automatically (p. 73).
7. DPOF set - to create a DPOF file for the displayed image
(p. 74).
8. E-mail Copy - to copy and resize the displayed image for
transmission by e-mail (p. 77).
9. Menu - to access the advanced playback functions (p. 65).
Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings.
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2
3
4
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6
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NAVIGATING THE ADVANCED PLAYBACK MENU
To activate the main menu of the playback
mode, press the menu button.
Move the controller up and down to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the
option whose settings need to be changed.
With the menu option to be changed highlighted, move the controller right; the set-
tings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted. To return to the menu
options, move the controller left.
Press the controller to select the highlighted setting.
Move the controller up and down to highlight the new 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. To return to the playback-mode, press the
menu button.
With the menu icon selected, press the con-
troller to open the menu.
Selecting the menu icon on the main menu displays the
advanced playback menu to access the advanced playback
functions. See the next page for menu options.
Navigating the menu is simple. Push the controller in the direc-
tion to move the cursor and change settings on the menu.
Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu
options and sets adjustments.
Delete
Lock
DPOF set
Index print
Date print Off
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Format
Reset default
Language
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English
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Choosing Yes will execute
the operation, No will can-cel it.
Yes NoDelete This frame
All frames
MarkedFrames
Lock
1
This frame
All frames
MarkedFrames
Unlock all
DPOF set This frame
All frames
MarkedFrames
Index print
Cancel all
On / Off
Numberof copies
Date print On / Off
Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings.
Yes No
SETUP
Menu Options in the Playback Mode
Pressing the controller with the
setup tab highlighted opens the
setup menu (p. 78).
:enter
Delete
Lock
DPOF set
Index print
Date print Off
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FRAME-SELECTION SCREENWhen a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame-selection screen will appear. This
screen allows multiple image files to be chosen.
Pushing the controller left and right
moves the yellow border to select the
image.
Moving the controller up selects the
frame; when selected, an indicator will
appear next to the image. Moving the
controller down will deselect the image
removing the indicator.
The menu button cancels the screen
and any operation made.
The garbage-can indicator shows the image
is selected for deletion.
The key indicator shows the image is
locked or selected to be locked.
Press the controller to complete the operation.
The printer indicator shows the image is
selected for DPOF printing. The number of
copies is shown on the right.
:move :sel. :enter
Movie file
E-mail copy file
Indicators may be displayed on the right of each index
image to indicate movie and E-mail Copy files.
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Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot berecovered. Care should be taken when deleting images.
A single image displayed or highlighted on the monitor can be deleted with the
main playback menu (p. 64).
The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted.
The delete function will only erase unlocked files. Locked files must be unlocked before they can be
deleted.
This
frame
All
frames
Marked
frames
To delete multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selectionscreen will be displayed. Move the controller left and right to highlight the firstfile to be deleted. Moving the controller up will mark the thumbnail with thedelete indicator. To deselect a file for deletion, highlight it with the yellow bor-
der and move the controller down; the delete indicator will disappear.Continue until all the files to be deleted are marked. Press the controller tocontinue (the confirmation screen will appear), or press the menu button tocancel the operation.
All unlocked files will be deleted.
DELETING IMAGE FILES
Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be deleted in the advanced playback menu (p.
65). The delete option of the advanced playback menu has three settings:
Deleting multiple or all images
Deleting a single image
Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing
Yes will execute the operation, No will cancel the operation.
Delete
Delete this frame?
NoYes
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LOCKING IMAGE FILES
A single image displayed or highlighted on the monitor can be locked with the
main playback menu (p. 64). Locked file can be unlocked by the same operation.
The file displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be locked.Thisframe
All
frames
Marked
frames
To lock or unlock multiple files. When this setting is chosen, the frame-selec-tion screen will be displayed. Move the controller left and right to highlight thefile to be locked. Moving the controller up will mark the file with the lock indi-cator. To unlock a file, highlight it with the yellow border and move the con-troller down; the lock indicator will disappear. Continue until all the files to be
locked are marked. Press the controller to lock the marked thumbnails, orpress the menu button to cancel the operation.
All files on the memory card will be locked.
Unlock all All files on the memory card will be unlocked.
Single, multiple, or all files on the memory card can be locked in the advanced playback menu (p.
65). The lock option has four settings:
Images can be locked to prevent them from being deleted with the advanced playback menu.
However, the formatting function (p. 82) will erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not.
Important images should be locked.
Locking multiple or all images
Locking a single image
Lock
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A maximum of 10 still images can be added to Favorites. These images are 640 X
480 standard quality copies of the original image and are stored in the camera,
not on the memory card. Favorites allow pictures from different memory card to
be collected. The Favorites are protected from being viewed when the camera is
simply turned on, see page 71.
A single still image displayed or highlighted in the playback mode can be copied to favorites by
selecting the add-to-favorite function in the main playback menu (p. 64). Movie clips or E-mail
Copies cannot be added to Favorites.
ADDING TO FAVORITES
When the add-to-favorite icon is selected, the copy routine will begin
and a screen will appear to indicate the image has been copied;
press the controller to return to the menu. When the number of
images copied exceeds 10, unable to copy message appears.
Add
Copied to Favorites.
OK
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Favorites cannot be viewed when the camera is simply turned on. This is to pro-
tect your personal collection of images from the view of strangers.
VIEWING FAVORITES
Press the menu button to activate
the main menu. Select the view-
Favorites icon. The last Favoriteadded is displayed as well as the
Favorites-mode indicator. If no
Favorites are saved the no-image
message appears.
View
View
Favorites copy number /
total number of Favorites copies
With the c