Konica Minolta DiMAGE E50 User manual

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FCC 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.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Class B digital devices, 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 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
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of
Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the
equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
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Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
SDTM is a trademark.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
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Notice:
1. 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.
2. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may
differ from the actual design of your camera.
3. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in
this user manual.

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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
WARNING
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power
OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult
the store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the
power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult
the store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection,
ask the store of purchase.
Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power
supply voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric
shock.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain,
snow, on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
vehicle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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CAUTION
Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of
the terminals.
Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and
injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing
or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid
to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with
your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has
entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of
continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might
cause burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire.
Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and
electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety
Instructions and the notes described below:
Use only the specified battery (3.7V).
Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures
can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery
that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that
passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of pictures
that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we
recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least
one complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera
or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the
camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no
battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged
state, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.

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CONTENTS
9 INTRODUCTION
9 Overview
11 Package Contents
12 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
12 Front View
13 Rear View
15 Status LED Indicator
16 LCD Monitor Icons
18 GETTING STARTED
18 Attaching the Camera Strap
19 Inserting and Removing the Battery
20 Charging the Battery
22 Inserting and Removing the SD Card
23 Turning the Power On/Off
24 Setting the Date and Time
25 Choosing the Language
26 Formatting the SD Card
27 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
29 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
29 [ ] Still Image Mode
30 Recording Voice Memos
31 Using the Optical Zoom
32 Using the Digital Zoom
33 Setting the Flash
35 Setting the Focus
36 Setting the Self-timer
37 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction
39 [ ] Movie Mode

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40 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE
40 Playing Back Still Images
41 Playing Back Video Clips
43 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV
44 Attaching Voice Memos
45 Thumbnail Display
46 Zoom Playback
47 Slideshow Display
48 Protecting Images
50 DPOF Settings
52 [ ] Erasing Images
54 MENU OPTIONS
54 Still Image Menu (Picture)
57 Still Image Menu (Function)
60 Movie Menu (Picture)
61 Movie Menu (Function)
62 Playback Menu
63 Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)
65 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)
67 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR
COMPUTER
68 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver
69 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
70 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files
71 INSTALLING PHOTO EXPLORER
72 INSTALLING PHOTO EXPRESS
73 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES
74 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.
Capturing high-quality digital pictures is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art
smart camera. Equipped with a 5.2 Mega pixels CCD, this camera is capable of
capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.
Other cool features provided by the camera include the following:
LCD monitor - 2.5" LTPS TFT color LCD monitor makes it easy
to frame your subject when taking pictures. It also
displays the pictures you have taken.
Recording media - External memory supports SD card up to 512MB.
Optical zoom - 3x optical lens allows you to take telephoto and
wide-angle pictures.
Digital zoom - 4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom
photography of up to 12 times; 2x and 4x playback
captured images to enlarge a selected portion of
an image.
Flexible flash settings - Change the flash setting according to your
lighting environment and photography mode setting.
Focus mode - Photographs can be taken with the distance to the
subject set by auto focus, macro or infinity.
Self-timer mode - Time selectable between 10 seconds, 2 seconds
and 10+2 seconds.
Capture mode - Take different still images including single, a series
of 3 images with different exposures, and 3 images
continuously.
Movie mode - Record video clips with voice.

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Voice memo - A voice memo can be recorded once for 30
seconds at photography mode immediately
following a still image captured or at playback
mode while viewing the picture.
Camera settings - Have more control over picture quality by adjusting
the menu options.
Thumbnail display - Display in sets of nine pictures on the LCD monitor
for easier and quicker selection of pictures.
TV and PC connection - View pictures on a television monitor or computer
while connected to the USB or A/V cable.
DPOF settings - Allow you to embed printing information on your
SD card and to print your images on a DPOF
compatible printer by simply inserting it.