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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. DiMAGE Z20 digital camera Neck strap NS-DG800 Lens cap LF-243B Video cable VC-400 USB cable USB-3 4 AA alkaline batteries DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM DiMAGE Z20
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 3 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING 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
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 4 • 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 acci
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 5 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
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 6 ABOUT THIS MANUAL The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the nav
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 7 Viewing and rotating images ...................................................................................................31 Deleting single images ............................................................................................................31 + i button....................................................................................................................................32 Enlarged playback.....................
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 8 Frame rate...............................................................................................................................64 Movie file sizes ........................................................................................................................64 Movie mode.............................................................................................................................65 A short guide to photography
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 9 Data-transfer mode ..............................................................................................................................97 System requirements...............................................................................................................97 Connecting the camera to a computer....................................................................................98 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE...........
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 10 NAMES OF PARTS * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 116). Shutter-release button Flash* (p. 26) Exposure-mode dial (p. 21, 29, 36 - 40) AF window* Flash-mode button (p. 26) Card slot Lens* (p. 16) Self-timer lamp (p. 46) USB port/Video-out terminal Strap eyelet (p. 12) (p. 84, 98, 108) The battery-ch
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 11 Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 17) Macro button (p. 35) Viewfinder* (p. 17) Zoom lever (p. 20) Controller LCD monitor* Access lamp Menu button DC terminal (p. 15) Quick View / Delete button (p. 30, 31) Information button (p. 28, 32) Main switch Mode switch 11
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 12 GETTING UP AND RUNNING ATTACHING THE STRAP AND LENS CAP Always keep the strap around your neck in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. An optional leather neck strap, NS-DG1000, is also available from your Konica Minolta dealer. Availability varies with region. Pass the end of the neck strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body (1). 1 Thread the strap through the inside of the buckle as shown (2). Repeat with the other en
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 13 INSERTING BATTERIES This digital camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries. Do not use other types of AA batteries. The camera should be off when replacing batteries. 3 To open the battery-chamber door, slide the lock to the open position (1). Slide the door to the front of the camera (2) to release the safety catch. Lift the door to open (3). 2 1 Insert the batteries as indicated on the diagram on the inside of the battery-chambe
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 14 BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the battery-condition indicator appears on the monitor. If the monitor is blank, the batteries may be exhausted or installed incorrectly. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed for three seconds on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Low-battery indicator - battery power i
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 15 CONNECTING THE OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC Adapter AC-11 allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (1). Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet. 1 15
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 16 CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD This digital camera is equipped with a internal storage (approximately 14.5MB) so images can be recorded without a memory card. For increased memory capacity, an SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard can be inserted into the camera. When card is inserted, the images are recorded on the card. For more about memory cards see page 118. Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or remov
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 17 TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND DISPLAYS Press the main switch to turn the camera on. Pressing the switch again turns the camera off. Around the main switch is the mode switch. This switch is used to change between the recording and playback modes as well as the selecting the between the monitor and viewfinder display. Recording mode (Viewfinder display) - the camera can record images and the monitor is viewed through the viewfinder. The viewfinder
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:51 Page 18 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting batteries, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. 1 If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar are reset when the camera is stored without batteries for a long period
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:52 Page 19 SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE For customers in certain areas, the menu language may have to be set. Press the menu button (1) to open the menu; the appearance of the menu will depend on the position of the camera’s controls. 2 Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller (2) move the cursor and change settings on the menu. The central button 1 of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. Drive m
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DiMAGE_Z20_English_B412.qxd 04.12.27 16:52 Page 20 BASIC RECORDING This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual. Turn on the camera. Set the mode switch to a recording position. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your
