Minolta DIMAGE A1 - SOFTWARE Bedienerhandbuch

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

10TABLE OF CONTENTSNavigating the recording-mode menu ...80Image siz

11Navigating the playback menu ...116Frame-selection screen

12TABLE OF CONTENTSDelete confirmation...

13This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interf

* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep thesesurfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions i

/15Display mode switch (p. 39)Menu button ControllerAE lock button (p. 50)Eyepiece sensors*Magnification buttonDC/Remote-control terminal cover (p. 25

16NAMES OF PARTSFunction button Macro release (p. 49)Focus-mode switch (p. 46)Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 29)Tripod socketMemory set (p. 72)Metering m

17DATA PANELCamera-sensitivity indicator (p. 74)Battery-condition indicator (p. 24)White-balance indicator (p. 70)Image-quality display (p. 82)Image-s

8. Color-saturation-compensation display (p. 77)18NAMES OF PARTSMONITOR DISPLAY - RECORDING MODE2. Flash-mode indicator (p. 61)5. Flash-compensation

19MONITOR DISPLAY - QUICK VIEW & PLAYBACK MODE7. Frame number / total number of images5. Lock indicator (p. 121)6. Print indicator (p. 126)11. Ima

2EXAMPLESBlack & White - producesmonochrome images. COLOR MODEThe color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white as well as

20GETTING UP AND RUNNINGGETTING UP AND RUNNINGThis section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteriesand memory car

21ATTACHING THE LENS HOODSlide the hood onto the end of the lens andturn it 90° clockwise until it clicks and thecircular dimple is aligned with the f

22GETTING UP AND RUNNINGCHARGING THE BATTERYBefore the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before chargingthe battery, read t

INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERYOpen the battery-chamber door by sliding the battery-chamber lock to the open position.Insert the battery with the

24GETTING UP AND RUNNINGBATTERY CONDITION INDICATORFull-battery indicator - the batteries are fully charged. Thisindicator is displayed for five secon

25EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet.The AC Adapter is recomm

26GETTING UP AND RUNNINGINSERTING AND CHANGING A MEMORY CARDA memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a cardhas not been inserted,

271234To eject a card, open the card-slot door (1), and press and release the card-eject leverto extend it (2).Press (3) the card-eject lever to eject

28GETTING UP AND RUNNINGWhile using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor,grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting thebod

29The EVF has a built-in diopter that can be adjustedbetween –5.0 to +2.0. While looking through the EVF,turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the vi

Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to readthrough this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of

30GETTING UP AND RUNNINGSETTING THE DATE AND TIMEAfter initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera’s clock and calendar mustbe set. When

31Use the right controller key to highlight the 2ndtabat the top of the menu.Use the down key to highlight the date/time-setmenu option.Press the cent

32BASIC RECORDINGSETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLYEVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAYSet the exposure dial to the program (P) position (1).Con

233BASIC RECORDING OPERATIONPlace the subject within the focus frame. For off-centersubjects, use the focus-lock function (p. 34). The subject must be

34BASIC RECORDINGFOCUS LOCKThe focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focusframe. Focus lock may also be used when

This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals inthe lower right corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focu

36BASIC RECORDINGUSING THE BUILT-IN FLASHFLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATIONTo use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on eachside. The flash

/ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEM37When Anti-shake is off, the white indicator appears to warn the shutter speedis too long for the camera to be safely handheld.The

Movie files are recorded at approximately 522KB persecond. A 16MB Compactflash card can store about 19seconds of digital video with audio. Actual time

/39DISPLAY MODE SWITCHAuto display - the camera will automatically change betweendisplaying the live image in the EVF or on the LCD monitor. TheEVF’s

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE4FOR PROPER AND SAFE USENP-400 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESThis camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of

To view images from the playback mode, turn themode switch to the playback position.To view images from the recording or movierecording modes, press t

To return to a recording mode from Quick View, press themenu button.VIEWING IMAGES AND HISTOGRAM41To delete a displayed image, press theQV/delete butt

42BASIC PLAYBACKThe display-information button controls the display format. Each time the button ispressed, the display cycles through to the next for

43ENLARGED PLAYBACKIn single-frame playback, a still image can be enlargedfor closer examination from 1.2X. The degree ofmaximum magnification depends

44ADVANCED RECORDINGMovies can be played back on the camera. Movie files are indicated by an indicator atthe bottom of the display. Press the center o

45The display-information button controls what information isdisplayed with the live image. Each time the button is pressed, thedisplay cycles to the

46ADVANCED RECORDINGFOCUS-MODE SWITCHSingle-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, andmanual focus is set with the focus-mode switch.Slide the switch to

DIGITAL ZOOMThe digital zoom doubles the lens magnification. Thedigital zoom cannot be used with RAW image quality or inmovie recording.Press the magn

48ADVANCED RECORDINGFLEX FOCUS POINTThe Flex Focus Point (FFP) is a powerful tool for off-centersubjects. It can be moved to any point in the image ar

49The macro mode is used for close-up photographs ofsmall objects. The built-in flash cannot be used with macromode. The use of a tripod is recommende

5GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSWARNING• Only use the battery specified in this manual.• Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the

6FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE• Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine,or paint thinner. Do not use inflammab

7CAUTION• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glovecompartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, c

8TABLE OF CONTENTSNames of parts ........

9Enlarged playback .............................43Viewing movies