Minolta DYNAX 3L Bedienerhandbuch

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11881199Getting up and runningGETTING UP AND RUNNINGThis section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries, memory

2200Getting up and running2211CHARGING THE BATTERYBefore the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging thebattery,

22332222Getting up and runningBATTERY CONDITION INDICATORFull-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. Low-battery indicator - battery power

2244Getting up and runningINSERTING AND CHANGING A MEMORY CARDA memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserte

22772266Getting up and runningSETTING THE DATE AND TIMEAfter initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that camera’s c

2288Basic recording 2299BASIC RECORDING OPERATIONPlace the subject within the focus frame. The subject must bewithin the focus range of the lens. If u

33113300Basic recording FOCUS LOCKThe focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-centerand outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be us

3322Basic recording 3333ANTI-SHAKE SYSTEMAnti-shake switchAnti-shake scaleDISPLAY BUTTONPress the display button to switch the monitordisplay among fu

33553344Basic playback Images can be viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic playback functions. Theplayback mode has additional me

33773366Basic playback To delete a displayed image, press the deletebutton; a confirmation screen opens.The displayed image can be deleted. Once delet

Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read throughthis instruction manual so you can enjoy all the feat

33993388Basic playback ENLARGED PLAYBACKThe rear control dialchanges magnification.The controller’s four-waykeys scrolls themagnification area.An imag

44114400Advanced recordingPROGRAM - PProgram-shift function allows adjustment to the shutter-speed/aperture combination determined by the camera in bo

4422Advanced recordingShutter priority is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). Thephotographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets theap

4444Advanced recordingMANUAL EXPOSURE - M4455Use the front control dial to decrease the shutter-speed until “BULB” is displayed. Use the rear control

44774466Advanced recordingEXPOSURE LOCK - AEL BUTTONThe AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system without activating the AF system. Thisfunct

4488Advanced recording4499EXPOSURE AND FLASH COMPENSATIONThe ambient light and flash exposure can be adjustedbefore the image is captured to make the

55115500Advanced recordingMETERING MODESThe metering mode specifies the meteringpattern. Turn the metering-mode dial to the appropriateposition to sel

5522Advanced recordingFOCUS-MODE DIALSingle-shot AF (Autofocus), continuous AF, automatic AF, and manualfocus is set with the focus-mode dial. Turn th

55555544Advanced recordingFOCUS-AREA SWITCHSpot AF The focus-area switch controls which AF areas are used. The switch has threepositions:Wide focus ar

55775566Advanced recordingThe drive modes control the rate and method imagesare captured. Indicators showing the selected drivemode appear on the moni

55FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE44For proper and safe useNP-400 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIESThis camera operates on a powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse

5588Advanced recordingBRACKETING NOTESBracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has aslight variatio

6600Advanced recordingWHITE BALANCEWhite balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lightingappear natural. The active white-balance m

66336622Advanced recordingA calibration error may occur under extremely bright lightsources, especially with flash units. If an error occurs, amessage

The control dials can move the cursor in the menus. Thefront dial moves the cursor up and down. The rear dialmoves it left and right.Camera NotesFFlla

6666Recording menuImage size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). Changes are displayed onthe monitor.SSS: 1504 X 1000 (Sma

6688Recording menu6699COLOR MODEThe color mode controls what the image looks like as well as thecolor space. The color mode is set in section 1 of the

7700FLASH MODESThe flash mode can be changed in section 2 of the recordingmenu (p. 64). For the flash to fire, the built-in unit must bemanually raise

7722Recording menuWIRELESS / REMOTE FLASHWireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off-camera Program 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) flash unitwi

7744Recording menuWIRELESS/REMOTE CAMERA AND FLASH RANGESFlash-to-subjectdistanceCamera-to-subjectdistanceThe camera and flashmust be within 5m or16.4

7766Recording menuThe output of the flash can be specified when using manual flashcontrol with power ratios.Set the flash-control option in section 2

6677For proper and safe useCAUTION• Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If liquidenters these products,

7788Recording menuINTERVALThe interval mode makes a series of still images over a period oftime, similar to time-lapse photography. Set the drive-mode

88118800A short guide to photographyPhotography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years tomaster. But the

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Only the images in the folders specified with the view-folder optionin section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82) can be viewed or editedin playback. Two

8866Playback menu8877Single, multiple, or all images on the memory card or in a folder specified with the view-folderoption can be locked. A locked im

8888Playback menu8899Section 2 of the playback menu starts the slide-show function.This function automatically displays images every five seconds onth

9900Playback menu9911After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file remains on the memory card and must becanceled manually. The cancel-print opt

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99559944Custom menuThis custom function has two options:AF - AF priority. The shutter will not release until the camerafocuses.Release - shutter-relea

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9988Table of contentsBefore you begin...

99999988Custom menuAF AREA SETUPThe spot focus or local AF areas are illuminated when the camerafocuses. The illumination period is selected in sectio

110011110000Custom menuISO MENU SETUPThe ISO range available is selected section 4 of the custom menu(p. 92). See page 51 for more on camera sensitivi

The control dials can move the cursor in the menus. Thefront dial moves the cursor up and down. The rear dialmoves it left and right.Camera NotesLLCCD

110055110044Setup menuLCD BRIGHTNESSMonitor brightness is adjusted in section 1 of the setup menu.Highlight “Enter” and press the central button of th

110077110066Setup menuLANGUAGEThe language used in the menus can be changed. Highlight thecurrent language and press the center of the controller to o

110088Setup menuFOLDER NAME100KM02310141023(Standard)(Date)110099SELECT FOLDERThis option specifies in which folder images are saved. Onlyfolders with

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111133111122Setup menuPlayback menuRESET DEFAULTThis option resets all camera modes and menus. When selected, a confirmation screen appears;choosing “

111155111144Accessory notesAC ADAPTER AC-11 (SOLD SEPARATELY)The AC Adapter AC-11 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet.

111177111166Accessory notesCCD-PLANE INDICATORFor some technical photographic applications such as macrophotography, the position of the CCD plane is

11001111Table of contentsRecording menu...

111199111188Accessory notesThe flash sync terminal allows a studio or location flash system to be connected to the camera witha standard PC cord. The

112200112211Data-transfer modeDATA-TRANSFER MODERead this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using andinstalling

112222112233Data-transfer modeCONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITIONThe driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installe

112244112255Data-transfer modeThe add new hardware wizard confirms the location of thedriver. One of three drivers may be located:MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR

112266112277Data-transfer modeMEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATIONOnce the camera is connected to the computer, image files can beaccessed by double clicki

DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER112288112299Data-transfer modeWindows Me, 2000 Professional, and XPConfirm that the access lamp is not lit.

113311113300Data-transfer modeCHANGING THE MEMORY CARD (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is attache

113333113322Data-transfer modePICTBRIDGEUse the left/right keys of the controller to display theimage to be printed.Total number of printsNumber of co

113355113344Data-transfer modeNAVIGATING THE PICTBRIDGE MENUOnce a setting has been selected, the cursor returns to the menu options and the new setti

113377113366Data-transfer modePaper sizeThe paper size of the print can be specified in section 2 of thePictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses

11221133Table of contentsAccessory notes...

113388113399TroubleshootingPictures are notsharp.Focus signal isblinking.Subject is too close.Make sure the subject is within thefocus range of the le

114400114411TroubleshootingIf the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or unplug andreconnect the AC adapt

114422114433Care and storageOPERATING TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104

114444114455Technical specificationsBattery: One Lithium-ion Battery NP-400 Optional power source: AC adapter (AC-1L or AC-11)Vertical Control Grip V

114466FCC Compliance StatementDeclaration on ConformityResponsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahw

11551144Names of parts* This camera is a sophisticated opticalinstrument. Care should be taken to keepthese surfaces clean. Please read thecare and st

11771166Names of partsVIEWFINDERRECORDING MODE DISPLAY8. Image size / quality panel2. Flash panel5. AE lock / battery condition panel7. Color mode