Konica-minolta DiMAGE G500 Manuale Utente

Instruction ManualE9224-27311-11 M-A306/KME 0312

Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)Remove the batteries when the camera will not be usedfor an extended period.Do not use force when operating the c

100Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)11REC Menu Settings- You can change the contents of REC menu from “DETAILS” (defaultsettings) to “BASIC”.- See pages

101Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)1Make so the Image Information is not displayed- You can set the camera not to display information (p.36, 71) durings

102Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)1234Setting the Operation Sounds- You can turn on and off the beeps (sounds made for each type ofoperation and warnin

103Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)11Adjusting the Date and Time- If the battery is removed for approximately 24 hours or more, thedate and time setting

104Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)11Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time- You can change the Auto Power-OFF interval starting at 3 minutes(default).1. Selec

105Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)11Setting Memory Priority- When you have 2 cards in the camera at once, an SD memory card(or Multi-Media card) and a

106Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)1Taking Still Images with Sound1. Select “ADD REC SET”, press rightand the settings screen will appear.Using up or do

If you press left while activating focus lock (pressing the shutterbutton half-way on page 34), the focus setting locks and the AF-lock icon appears o

108Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)12Setting the AE-Lock to “ON”If you press up while activating focus lock (pressing the shutter but-ton half-way on pa

109Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)345Select the desired mode with up ordown, and press either right or theMENU/SET button to change thesetting. When th

This product can be used with the following power supplies:1) Lithium-ion battery (the packaged item or purchased separately)• Read the user’s guide o

110Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)1Restoring the Default Settings- You can change the various settings made in the REC menu andthe SET UP menu back to

111Connecting to your PC- Images recorded with the camera can be transferred to a PC usingthe USB cable supplied.1. WindowsOS:Preinstalled versions of

112Connecting to your PC (Cont’d)To USB con-nector on PCConnecting with a USB cable- Turn OFF the power supply to the camera.- There is no need to tur

113Installing software and downloading imagesInstalling USB Driver Software- Installing from attached DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM.- Install the software only

114Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d)6) Click “Specify a location:” and input“D:\”.7) Click “Next”.8) Click “Finish”.The USB device d

115Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d)Downloading (transferring) Images- To conserve the battery, using the AC adapter (sold separatel

116Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d)Notes• The camera cannot be connected to your PC if no image data isrecorded on the built-in mem

117Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d)Windows® 1. Turn the computer on. 2. Insert the “DiMAGE INSTRUC-TION MANUALS” CD-ROMinto the CD-

118When Carrying the Camera OverseasOthersUsing the dedicated AC adapter (AC-8U, AC-8E, or AC-8GB- Please do not use the AC adapter where the voltage

119Care and StorageCleaning the cameraWhen cleaning the camera, do not use solvents such as benzene orpaint thinner.• Before cleaning, remove the batt

Compatible Recording MediaThis camera comes with approximately 2 MB of memory installed, butif you would like to use additional memory, the following

120Care and Storage (Cont’d)About image data• Use a PC to delete images and files recorded with other models.• The recorded data may be lost when you

121- If the following does not solve your problem, please contact the point ofpurchase.TroubleshootingPower SupplyShooting thePicturesSymptomPower wil

122Troubleshooting (Cont’d)Play backOtherSymptomWon’t play backImage with nonatural colorImage appearsdarkImage toobrightCan’t transferto your PCIncor

123Main SpecificationsModel: Digital Still Camera with zoom lensEffective picture resolution: 5.0 mega pixelsRecording media: Internal recording media

124Main Specifications (Cont’d)Flash: Built-in auto adjust flash, flash intervalabout 5 sec. Flash working range (ISO: AUTO): wide angle about 0.5m to

125Main Specifications (Cont’d)• The performance of the items above is according to the conditions used in ourtest.• The specifications and/or appeara

9224-27311-11M-A306/KME 0312We offer support for our digital products 24 hours perday on www.minoltasupport.com.Camera know-how, image composition, di

13Necessary Accessories (Cont’d)Important• In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost.Minolta cannot accept responsib

14Names of PartsCamera BodyMicrophoneShutter ButtonLight SensorStrap HolderUSB TerminalSelf-timer LEDFlashViewfinderWindowLens Cover(Main Switch)Lens

15Delete Button (P.16)Display Button (P.16)Play Button(P.16)LCD MonitorBattery Sub-capBattery/Card CoverMenu/Set Button (P.16)4-way Button(P.16)Speake

1 Play Button ( )Use this button for playing back images, or setting up the playmenu. This button can be used whether the camera’s power is ONor OFF (

17Attaching the Strap1. Push the loop on the small end of thestrap through the strap holder.2. Pass the other end of the strapthrough the loop that is

18Preparing the Power SupplyCharging display LEDto an outletCharging the (supplied) Battery Pack- Charge the battery pack before you use it for the fi

2. Power is running out; change (charge) the battery.As the battery runs out of power, the battery level indicator displaysthe power remaining as foll

2Getting StartedPlease be sure to read this manual before use.• Test shootingBe sure to take some test shots before taking important pictures (suchas

20Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)Number of PicturesBattery life guide (reference)* Our test conditions: Normal humidity and temperature, flash usa

21Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)Please co-operate in recycling the lithium-ion battery.• This product uses a lithium-ion battery.• This battery i

22Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)- If you do not want to worry about battery consumption, we recommend usingthe specified AC adapter (sold separat

23Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)3. After opening the battery/card cover,remove the battery sub-cap. Insert thebattery adapter in the battery comp

24Inserting/Removing CardsMemory Stick slotSD MemoryCard/MultiMedia Card slot- About 2 MB of memory are built into this camera as recording media for

25Card RemovalInserting/Removing Cards (Cont’d)1. Open the battery/card cover.2. If you gently push in on the card, thelock will release and the card

26Turning the Power ON/OFF1. Gently slide the lens cover (mainswitch) in the direction indicated bythe arrow until it stops.2. Once the lens extends t

3. With “YEAR” selected, use left or rightto adjust to the appropriate year.The date may be adjusted up to Dec.31, 2050.27Setting the Menu Language/Da

28Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time (Cont’d)4. (1) Once the “YEAR” has been adjust-ed, press down to move to the“MONTH” setting mode. (2) Use th

29Basic OperationHolding Your CameraTaking PicturesAuto-focus MarkAlign the crosshairs on the subjectof your picture.Viewfinder LEDs (p.30)Green LEDRe

Important Safety Precautions ...6PreparationNecessary Accessories ...

30Taking Pictures (Cont’d)Viewfinder LED IndicatorsWhen the LED Indicators light, they mean the following:• Green LED:(On)Camera ready to shoot (Flash

3. Press the shutter button half wayand the green LED will light, indicat-ing that the focus and exposure arelocked.• If it is difficult to focus, the

Do not open the battery/card coverwhile the red and green LEDs are flash-ing.32Taking Pictures (Cont’d)44. Take a picture by pressing the shutterbutto

33Taking Pictures (Cont’d)When you press the shutter halfway and the green LED flashes…This may suggest that the focusing on the subject is difficult,

34Taking Pictures (Cont’d)Shooting with Focus Lock- If the subject you wish to focus on is not in the center of the screen, use thefocus lock.1. Align

35Taking Pictures (Cont’d)Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor - You can take a picture while looking at the LCD monitor, instead of through theviewf

36Taking Pictures (Cont’d)941028731or,51164m 2m 1mImage DisplayShooting with the LCD monitor displays the picture and the followingother information

37Taking Pictures (Cont’d)8 CounterThe remaining number of pic-tures you can take will be dis-played.9 Date and time/focusvalue/shutter speed1) The da

38Selecting the Shooting Mode- Selecting different shooting modes enables you to create the best shootingcondition for your subject.- Once a mode is s

39Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d)Pressing left enables the selection of the following modes.1) AUTO mode (no display)2) Macro-photo mode (p.42)3)

4Contents (Cont’d)Advanced ShootingUsing the REC Menu...44Setting with the REC (D

40Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d)Switching the Flash ModeAUTO (Auto Flash)- This is the normal mode. When the camera is turned ON, it is set atAu

41Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d)Fill-In- Use this mode when a shadow falls on the subject’s face due to shadeor artificial lighting, or when tak

42Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d)Shooting Close Up/Long RangeMacro-photo Mode- Use this mode when you want to be close to the subject.- If the di

43Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d)Using the Self-TimerSelf-Timer Mode- Use a tripod.- When the shutter button is pressed, the self-timer LED comes

44Using the REC MenuAdvanced Shooting- By using the REC menu, you can take pictures with your desired set-tings. You can set the camera using the “REC

45Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)3. After selecting the menu, pressingright will display the set-up screen(screen 3) of the menu. After selectingthe desir

46Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression Ratios-You can select a combination of four image sizes and two co

47Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)4. Selecting the compression ratioUse down or up to select thedesired compression ratio, thenpress either right or the ME

48Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)64 MB SD Memory CardCompression RatioNORMALImage SizeAbout 51 PhotosNORMAL About 85 PhotosNORMAL About 160 PhotosInternal

49Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Shooting Movies- Set your camera to this mode to shoot movies.- You can take a movie with sound for approximately 30 seco

Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images ...91Moving the Image Data to Another Memory Card ...

50Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)3. When you press the shutter button,your movie will start recording. Youcan record for about 30 seconds.• You need not h

51Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Adjusting Exposure Compensation- If you wish to brighten or darken an entire image, use the exposureadjustment function.-

52Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Adjusting White Balance- The color tone of your photos will change according to the kind oflight source. While the “AUTO”

53Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Available Modes•AUTO (Default): The camera adjusts the white balance automatically.• DAY LIGHT: Ideal for taking photos i

54Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes- Your camera uses center-weighted metering as the default, but it canbe changed to spot

55Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Taking Monochrome Pictures- You can take monochrome images, such as black and white or sepiatone.1. Select “MONOCHROME” a

56Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Using the Digital Zoom- Digital zoom can double or triple the zoom ratio achieved by the opti-cal zoom.- When using the d

2. This display will return to thethrough image and the monitoradjustment screen will be dis-played.Select the mode (brightness orcolor) you want to a

58Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Making Voice Memos- The longest voice only memo you can record at one time is approxi-mately 30 seconds.- Take care not t

3. Press the shutter button to startrecording.Record your comments facing themicrophone on top of the camera.• When the remaining time runs out, theca

This symbol indicates that misuse may result in bodily injury orphysical damage.The following categories explain the contents to be followedusing symb

60Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Erasing recorded voice comments1. When you are on screen 2 on page59, select the picture with therecording you wish to er

61Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Changing slow shutter speed- Slow shutter speed can be changed according to the flash mode.- Shutter speed will become sl

62Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Taking photographs in manual exposure mode- Shutter speed and aperture can be set according to conditions andpu

- When taking a photograph using flash in manual exposure mode, the intesityof the flash may not be appropriate in some situations. In such a case, pl

64Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Setting up image quality- Image quality including sensitivity, flash intensity, contrast and colorof images can be set to

Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Modes you can set up:ISOCamera sensitivity can be changed.AUTO ; Normal sensitivity is equivalent to ISO100. Sensitivity ca

66Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Selecting the Set-up Menu- By setting each item on the set-up menu to your preferences, youcan customize your camera to s

Note:When REC menu is changed from “DETAILS” to “BASIC”, the followingmodes will be changed to the default settings.• Resolution, exposure compensatio

68Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Selecting the Image Size- You can select from among four image sizes.- All on the same card, you can choose a different

69Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)1600 x 12002592 x 19442048 x 1536640 x 480About 160 PhotosAbout 640 PhotosAbout 85 PhotosAbout 51 Photos---About 20 Photo

Do not use the camera on unstable ground.Serious injury and even death may occur as a result especial-ly when falling from high places.7Important Safe

70Basic Playback/ErasingPlaybackPlaying Back Pre-recorded Images- You can play back pre-recorded images on the LCD monitor.- When you play back images

6 Image No. (Playback FrameNo./ Total Frame No.)Your camera is capable of playing backup to 999 frames. If there are morethan 999 frames on a card, it

72Playback (Cont’d)Playing Back Movies1. After pressing the PLAY button, useleft or right to select the movie youwish to see.• is displayed on the mov

Playback (Cont’d)Playing Back Voice Memos- Play back the contents of your voice memos (p. 58).Playing back the sound of recording image- Playing back

74Playback (Cont’d)Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom)- You can play back your images as enlargements.1. After pressing the PLAY button, usele

75Playback (Cont’d)Using the Quick-view Function- If you pre-set the camera to the Quick-view mode (p. 100), you canreview pictures on the LCD monitor

76Erasing the Playback Image- You can erase playback images (one frame or all).- You cannot erase protected images.- Once an image is erased, it canno

3. After selecting the menu, press right and in the same way as theREC menu (p.44), the setting screen of the selected menu will bedisplayed. After s

78Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)Viewing Multiple Pages at Once (Index Playback)- Up to nine frames can be displayed on the LCD monitor simultane-ously.

Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)231Copying an Image- You can copy a previously recorded still photo or movie onto anothermemory media. (You can select one

8Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)WarningDo not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder.Loss of or impaired eyesight may result.Do not tou

80Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)4. Returning to screen 2, select “TO”.Then the screen shown left (screen4) appears. After pressing right, usedown or up

81Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)7. The 8-frame index appears. Usingright, left, up or down, move the redframe to an image you wish toselect and press th

82Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)Erasing Unwanted Images- You can erase unwanted still pictures, movie images etc. (you canselect one frame, multiple fra

83Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)4. Returning to screen 2, select“UNIT”. Then the screen shown left(screen 4) appears. After pressingright, use down or u

84Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)7. Images selected at Step 6 on page83 are surrounded by a yellowframe. When you have finishedselecting images, use left

85Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness and Color- You can adjust the brightness of your LCD monitor as needed tosuit the light

86Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF)- DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is a format for recordi

87Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)4. Returning to screen 2, select“UNIT”. Then the screen shown left(screen 4) appears. After pressingright, if you want t

88Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)7. The 8-frame index appears. Usingleft, right, up or down, move the redframe to an image you wish to print(or deselect)

89Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)9. A confirmation screen appears. If you chose “SELECT”: select“YES” with left or right button andpress MENU/SET button.

When taking a picture, wipe off the flash surface and becareful not to cover the flash.If the flash surface is dirty or you take a shot with the flash

90Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)Reducing Image Size (Resizing)- You can reduce the size of images you have taken. When youresize an image, a new, smalle

91Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images- You can protect your important still and moving images from bein

92Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)4. Returning to screen 2, select“UNIT”. Then the screen shown left(screen 4) appears. After pressingright, if you want t

93Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)7. Images selected at Step 6 are sur-rounded by a yellow frame. Whenyou have finished selecting images,use left, right,

94Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)Moving the Image Data to Another Memory Card- You can move previously recorded still or movie image data toanother memor

95Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)4. Returning to screen 2, select “TO”.Then the screen shown left (screen4) appears. After pressing right, useup or down

96Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)7. The 8-frame index appears. Useleft, right, up or down to move thered frame to an image you wish totransfer and then p

97Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)Playing a Slide Show- The slide show will proceed in order from the first image at a set interval.1. Select “SLIDE SHOW”

98Using the Set-up MenuAdvanced Operations- By setting each item on the set-up menu to your preferences, youcan customize your camera to suit you.- It

99Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)123Formatting a Memory Card- Formatting a card returns it to the initial state (when it was purchased).- Caution: Form