Konica Minolta DiMAGE E500 User manual

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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

Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

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 subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference 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 equipment 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 harmful

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 determined 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Trademark Information

Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc.

DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc.

Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

SDTM is a trademark.

Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.

Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product

specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference

guide for the product.

The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described

in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product

inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical

preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,

chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.

Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity.

Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual

design of your digital camera.

The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

Warnings

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 recharge, 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.

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 your skin 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.

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.

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. The flash

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.

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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.

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 adapter unit when

removing it from 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 may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California

to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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CAUTION

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 lens retracts when the camera is turned off. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may

cause injury.

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 periods of

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 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.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8

Package Contents............................................9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.............. 10

Front View......................................................10

Rear View.........................................................11

Mode Dial ......................................................12

LCD Monitor Information.....................................13

PREPARING THE CAMERA............................. 15

Installing the Batteries .....................................15

Using the AC Power Adapter

(Optional Accessory)........................................16

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory)........................................17

GETTING STARTED...........................................19

Turning the Power On/Off .................................19

Choosing the Screen Language.........................19

Setting the Date and Time ................................20

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal

Memory............................................................21

Using the LCD Monitor.......................................22

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE................................... 23

Shooting Images - The Basics..........................23

Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................24

Using the Zoom Function...................................25

Using the Flash...............................................26

Using the Self-Timer.........................................27

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation).........28

Setting White Balance......................................29

USING THE MODE DIAL.................................... 30

Auto Mode......................................................30

Program Mode ...............................................30

Portrait Mode..................................................31

Landscape Mode..............................................31

Sport Mode.....................................................32

Night Mode.....................................................32

ADVANCED SHOOTING................................... 33

Burst..............................................................33

Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ...................... 34

Selecting the Metering Mode ............................. 35

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PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 36

Viewing Images ...............................................36

Magnifying Images ..........................................37

Thumbnail Display ..........................................38

Slideshow Display ...........................................39

Resizing an Image ........................................... 40

VIDEO MODE.................................................... 41

Recording Video Clips ......................................41

Playing Back Video Clips .................................42

PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES...43

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV ........43

Deleting Images/Video Clips..............................44

Protecting Images/Video Clips ...........................45

Setting the DPOF.............................................46

Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer

(Optional Function)..........................................48

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL

CAMERA TO COMPUTER.................................52

Step 1: Install the USB driver .........................53

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your

computer...........................................54

Step 3: Download images or video clips............55

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..............56

Installing Photo Explorer....................................56

Installing Photo Express....................................57

USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...58

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver..................58

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your

computer.............................................59

Step 3:

MENU OPTIONS...............................................60

Camera Menu....................................................60

Video Menu ................................................... 64

Playback Menu...............................................65

Setup Menu....................................................67

CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO

OTHER DEVICES............................................. 70

SPECIFICATIONS............................................ 71

APPENDIX........................................................ 72

CARE AND STORAGE.....................................73

Run your application software

(i.e. Windows NetMeeting)....................59

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera!

Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution

images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:



5.0 Megapixels

A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0

megapixels for good quality of images.



Auto flash

An auto flash sensor automatically detects

the shooting (lighting) conditions and

determines whether the flash should be used.



2.0” LTPS color image LCD monitor



Optical zoom: 1x~3x



Digital zoom: 1x~4x



12MB internal (built-in) memory

Images can be captured without using a

memory card.



Support for SD memory card for memory

expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity

(up to 512MB capacity) by using an additional

memory card.



USB connection (USB 2.0 Full Speed compliant)

Still images or video clips that you have

recorded can be downloaded to your computer

using the USB cable (A USB driver is required

for Win 98 and Win98SE).



DPOF functionality

DPOF can be used to print your images on a

DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting

the memory card.



PictBridge support

You can connect the camera directly to printer

that supports PictBridge and perform image

selection and printing using the camera monitor

screen and controls.



Provided editing software: Photo Explorer /

Photo Express

You can enhance and retouch your images on

your computer by using the provided editing

software.

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is

missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common Product Components:

Konica Minolta DiMAGE E500 Digital Still Camera

Hand Strap

USB Cable

AV Cable

Batteries

Camera Case

CD-ROM

Please contact your local camera dealer or the Konica Minolta distributor in your area.

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