Minolta ProShot MN53Z User manual

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: Elite Brands Inc.

Address: 40 Wall St, Flr 61, New York, NY 10005 USA

Company Website: www.elitebrands.com ;

www.minoltadigital.com

For Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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.

BEFORE YOU START

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 of

the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into 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.

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for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This product complies with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled

environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Additional RF

exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user

body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the MLQROWD MN53Z Digital Camera. Please carefully read this

manual and keep it well for future reference.

Elite Brands Inc. reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual

may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into

any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written

permission of Elite Brands Inc.

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properties of their respective owners.

This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new Digital Camera. Every

effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate; however

Elite Brands Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information

quickly and easily:

Indicates useful information.

In introducing you how to operate this camera, the following symbols may appear to

facilitate your understanding:

澨Item properties澩͹The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by the

symbol澨澩.

SAFETY NOTES

Safety notes for this camera

Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera.

Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from

entering the camera, causing possible damage.

Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.

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former.

Avoid touching the lens of the camera.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long period of time.

To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture, do not use or store the

camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water.

If water accidentally comes in contact with the camera, turn the camera off, remove the

battery and the memory card, and dry it completely within 24 hours.

When you take the camera from a cold environment to a warmer environment,

condensation may occur. Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn the

camera on.

Before you remove the battery and memory card, the camera should be turned off.

When you clean the body of the camera, do not use abrasive, alcohol-based or

organic cleansers or solvents.

Use a professional lens cleaning cloth and appropriate cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.

Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the cam-

era for a long period of time.

If this camera is not in use for a long period of time, please keep it in a dry and clean stor-

age location.

Our company will not pay compensation for any failure of playback including: pictures or

videos damaged or unrecoverable by improper operation.

Safety notes for battery

Please use a battery that is the same type as the one included.

Please use the attached charger to charge the battery.

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ate medical attention.

Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local (national or

regional) regulations.

To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid

objects or to be scratched by foreign objects.

Do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects (including coins) to avoid short

circuiting, discharging, excessive heat, or possible leakage.

Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.

Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the battery contacts dry.

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Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.

If the battery overheats during charging or use, stop charging or stop use immediately. Turn off

the product, remove the battery carefully, and wait until it cools down.

When the camera is stored for a long period of time, remove the battery and keep it in a dry

place that is not accessible to infants and children.

In a colder environment, the performance of the battery could be noticeably reduced.

When you install the battery, align the battery markings according to the positive and

negative markings inside the battery compartment. Never force the battery into the battery

compartment.

Safety notes for memory card

We suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak

performance and reliability.

Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one.

Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card.

Do not expose the memory card to water. Always keep it dry.

Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on. Otherwise, the

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Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy the data to your computer before

you edit them.

When the camera is stored for a long period of time, be sure to download your photos and

remove the memory card. Store the memory card in a dry environment.

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or a possible permanent error may occur.

A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically

generated on the memory card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this

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When you insert the memory card, make sure the notch of the card matches the

markings on the top of the camera card slot.

Other Safety Notes

Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so

may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.

Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.

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and FAA regulations.

Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or bright

pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.

Do not expose the camera’s LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft

and dry cleaning cloth.

If the LCD screen is damaged, pay particular attention to the liquid crystal in the screen.

If any of the following situations arise, immediately take the steps listed below:

1. If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, please wipe with a dry cloth, wash thor-

oughly with soap, and rinse with plenty of clean water.

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for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.

3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, immediately rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water

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CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU START..................................................................1

SAFETY NOTES ..........................................................................4

CONTENTS..................................................................................8

GETTING READY ........................................................................13

Accessories Included ...................................................................................................13

Install Lens Cap and Neck Strap..................................................................................14

Part Names ..................................................................................................................15

Installing Battery and Memory Card.............................................................................17

Charging Battery ..........................................................................................................19

Turning Camera On and Off.........................................................................................21

Set your Language, Date/Time ....................................................................................22

Set your Language, Date/Time after the First Power-On.......................................22

Resetting your Language.......................................................................................23

Resetting Date/Time ..............................................................................................24

MODE OVERVIEW ......................................................................25

Display Setting .............................................................................................................25

LCD Display .................................................................................................................26

Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode ..........................................26

Overview of the screen icons in movie mode ........................................................27

Overview of the screen icons in playback mode....................................................28

How to Take Pictures ...................................................................................................29

Using the Mode Dial .................................................................... 30

Auto Mode ........................................................................................................... 33

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Wireless Mode ..................................................................................................... 36

Scene Mode.......................................................................................................... 42

Movie Mode .......................................................................................................... 47

Custom Settings ................................................................................................... 48

BASIC OPERATION.................................................................... 50

Using the Zoom Function.............................................................................................50

Focus Setting ...............................................................................................................51

Macro Mode .................................................................................................................52

Self-Timer Setting ........................................................................................................53

Flash Mode ..................................................................................................................54

White Balance Setting..................................................................................................55

Continuous Shot...........................................................................................................56

EV Settings ..................................................................................................................57

Using Quick Recording ................................................................................................59

i Button Function Menu ................................................................................................60

PLAYBACK MODE .......................................................................61

Viewing Photos and Videos .........................................................................................61

Thumbnail View............................................................................................................62

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