Konica Minolta DiMAGE G400 User manual

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Getting Started
Please be sure to read this manual before use.
•Test shooting
Be sure to take some test shots before taking important pictures
(such as business or weddings) to make sure that the camera is
working properly.
•Results are not guaranteed
In the unlikely event that a problem arises in shooting or reproducing
pictures due to the camera or memory card used, please understand
that no compensation can be made.
•Be aware of Copyright
Any pictures that you take of existing images may be used for personal
use only. Copyright law prohibits the use of pictures without the
permission of the rightful owner. Also, please note that some
occasions of the performing arts, demonstrations and exhibitions
may restrict photography even for the purpose of personal enjoyment.
Caution for Extended Camera Use:
The camera body may become hot when used for a long period of
time, but it doesn’t mean that the camera is broken. However, if the
camera keeps touching the skin for a long time, this may cause a
cryogenic burn. Please be careful with it.
About trademarks
•Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows XP, Windows 2000
Professional and Windows Me are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.and other countries.
•Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime and Power PC are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the
U.S. and other countries.
•Other company names and product names are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Getting Started (Cont’d)
*The illustrations in this guide are for the purpose of explanation
and may differ from the actual design of your camera.
*You can also order a digital print at a photo lab (except for some
labs) such as a traditional photofinishing service. For detailed
information, please contact your photo lab.

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Getting Started ........................................................................ 2
Important Safety Precautions ................................................ 8
Preparation
Necessary Accessories ......................................................... 13
Names of Parts ...................................................................... 16
Camera Body ....................................................................... 16
Operation Buttons ............................................................... 18
Attaching the Strap ............................................................... 19
Preparing the Power Supply ................................................ 20
Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack ................................. 20
Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack ................................. 21
Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately) .................... 24
Inserting/Removing Cards ................................................... 26
Turning the Power ON/OFF ................................................. 28
Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time ..................... 29
Basic Operation
Taking Pictures ...................................................................... 31
Holding Your Camera .......................................................... 31
Viewfinder LED .................................................................... 31
Selecting the Shooting Mode .............................................. 32
Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor .............................. 34
Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder .................................. 40
Shooting with Focus Lock ................................................... 41
Shooting Movies .................................................................. 42
Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode ........................................ 44
AUTO (Auto Flash) .............................................................. 45
Fill-In ............................................................................. 45
Off (Flash Override) ...................................................... 46
Macro-photo Mode ....................................................... 46
Playback .................................................................................. 47
Playing Back Pre-recorded Images .................................... 47
Playing Back Movies ........................................................... 50
Erasing the Playback Image ................................................. 51
Erasing Unwanted Images .................................................. 51
Contents

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Contents (Cont’d)
Advanced Operations and Shooting
Using the Shooting Menu .................................................... 54
Using the Auto Mode Menu ................................................. 54
Changing the color effects .................................................. 56
Continuous Shooting ........................................................... 57
Selecting the Image Size .................................................... 58
Setting Memory Priority ...................................................... 60
Using the Self-Timer ........................................................... 61
Using the Scene Select Mode Menu ................................... 62
Selecting the right mode for your shot ................................ 64
Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu ................................... 66
Using After Recording ......................................................... 68
Making Voice Memos .......................................................... 70
Adjusting Exposure Compensation ..................................... 71
Adjusting White Balance ..................................................... 72
Using the Manual Mode Menu ............................................ 74
Taking Pictures in Program Mode ....................................... 76
Taking Pictures in Aperture Mode ....................................... 78
Taking photographs in manual exposure mode .................. 79
Using the Auto Bracket Function ........................................ 81
Changing the Sensitivity (ISO) ............................................ 82
Taking photographs by fixing focus ..................................... 82
Setting the Custom Function ............................................... 83
Adjusting the Flash Brightness ........................................... 84
Adjusting the Saturation ...................................................... 85
Adjusting the Contrast ......................................................... 85
Adjusting the Sharpness ..................................................... 86
Adjusting the Color .............................................................. 87
Changing slow shutter speed.............................................. 88
Advanced Playback
Playback .................................................................................. 89
Viewing Multiple Pages at Once (Index Playback) ............. 89
Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom) ................... 90
Using the Quick-view Function ........................................... 90
Playing back the sound of After Recording image ............. 91

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Contents (Cont’d)
Playing Back Voice Memos ................................................. 91
Using the PLAY Menu ........................................................... 92
Copying and Moving Images ............................................... 94
Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF) .................. 97
Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images ... 101
Reducing Image Size (Resizing) ...................................... 104
Playing a Slide Show ......................................................... 105
Camera Settings
Using the Set-up Menu ...................................................... 106
Formatting a Memory Card ............................................... 108
Specifying the LCD Monitor Settings ................................ 110
Setting QUICK VIEW ..................................................... 111
Hiding the image information ........................................ 111
Changing the LCD monitor operation mode ................. 111
Preventing the blue LED from switching on .................. 111
Adjusting the Brightness and color of the LCD Monitor ... 112
Specifying the Shooting mode settings ............................ 113
Taking pictures using red-eye reduction ....................... 114
Using the Digital Zoom .................................................. 114
Resetting the file number .............................................. 115
Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes .......................... 115
Changing the focus metering (AF) Mode ..................... 116
Changing the sound settings ............................................ 117
Specifying the basic camera set up .................................. 118
Adjusting the Date and Time ......................................... 119
Changing Languages .................................................... 119
Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time ................................ 119
Specifying custom settings ........................................... 120
Restoring the defaults ................................................... 120
Connecting to your PC
Connecting to your PC ........................................................ 121
Operating Environments ................................................... 121
Connecting with a USB cable ........................................... 122

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Contents (Cont’d)
Installing software and downloading images ................. 123
Installing USB Driver Software ......................................... 123
Downloading (transferring) Images ................................... 125
How to Install and Use QuickTime (Windows only).......... 127
Using Windows .................................................................. 128
Using Macintosh ................................................................ 130
Others
When Carrying the Camera Overseas ............................... 131
Care and Storage ................................................................. 132
Troubleshooting .................................................................. 134
Main Specifications ............................................................. 136

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Important Safety Precautions
This product has been designed with safety in mind; however, please
read the following display marks, warnings and cautions for its correct
usage.
The following warning and caution symbols are to prevent damage to
the user, other persons and property.
Definitions of the symbols
The following categories explain the degree of danger or
damage that may occur if the displayed content is not
followed or the product is misused.
Warning
This symbol indicates that misuse may result in serious
injury and even death.
Caution
This symbol indicates that misuse may result in bodily injury
or physical damage.
The following categories explain the contents to be
followed using symbols.
This symbol indicates that the content requires caution
when performed.
This symbol indicates that the content is prohibited.
This symbol indicates that the content must always be
followed.

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Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)
Warning
Should any of the following occur, stop using the product
immediately. Remove the batteries from the unit and
disconnect the AC adapter. If using the AC adapter,
disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
Consult the dealer from whom you bought the product for
further assistance.
Continued use of the product may result in fire or electrical
shock.
•If you notice any abnormality such as smoke or an
abnormal smell, or if the camera becomes extremely hot.
•If liquid gets inside the camera.
•If any foreign object gets inside the camera.
Do not dismantle, modify or repair the camera yourself.
Fire and/or electrical shock may occur as a result.
For repair or internal inspection, consult the dealer from
whom you bought the product.
Do not allow the camera to get wet.
Fire, electrical shock and/or malfunction of the unit may occur
if internal parts are exposed to water or other liquids.
Do not drop or insert metal objects or combustible items
inside the camera.
Fire, electrical shock and/or malfunction of the unit may occur
as a result of metal objects, etc. getting inside the camera.
Do not use the camera while driving.
May cause traffic accidents.
When using the camera while walking, pay attention to the
road surface, surroundings, etc.
Do not use the camera on unstable ground.
Serious injury and even death may occur as a result
especially when falling from high places.

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Warning
Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)
Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder.
Loss of or impaired eyesight may result.
Do not touch the metal parts on the camera during thunder
and lighting.
Death may occur if lighting strikes the camera.
Do not use AC adapters other than those specified.
Fire may occur as a result of AC adapters other than those
specified being used.
Do not dismantle, short-circuit, coat (solder, etc.), apply
heat, apply pressure (with nail, etc.) to the battery, or throw
into a fire. Furthermore, do not allow metals (wires,
necklaces, etc.) to come into contact with batteries.
Fluid leakage, heat, fire and damage may occur as a result.
Caution
Do not point the lens directly at the sun or at a strong light
source.
Malfunction of internal parts may occur from concentrated
rays of light. Using the camera in such conditions may cause
short circuits and breakdown of insulation, resulting in
overheating and/or fire.
Take care not to get fingers caught in the battery/card cover.
Personal injury may occur as a result.
When using the camera inside an airplane, follow the
directions of the airline company.
Electric waves emitted from the camera may affect airplane
cockpit instruments.
Do not use the flash near eyes.
Eye injury may occur as a result.

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Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)
Caution
When taking a picture, wipe off the flash surface and be
careful not to cover the flash.
If the flash surface is dirty or you take a shot with the flash
covered, it is possible for the flash surface quality or color to
change, due to the high temperature of the flash.
Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteries.
The battery may heat, damage or leak if the polarity is not
correct, possibly causing skin burns and/or personal injury
as a result.
Do not use batteries which have become soiled with oil or
sweat.
If soiled, wipe the contacts with a dry cloth before use.
When cleaning or carrying out non-photographic
operations on the camera, disconnect the AC adapter for
safety.
Do not leave the camera in locations such as:
• A location exposed to direct sunlight or inside a car, etc.
where the temperature may become extremely high.
Fire and/or damage to the unit may occur.
•Within the reach of children.
The strap may wrap around the neck causing strangulation,
or accessories such as batteries, Memory Card, etc. may
be swallowed.
•Unstable surfaces such as on an unstable table or an
angled surface.
Camera dropping on the head or other body parts may not
only cause personal injury but malfunction of the unit as
well.
•Alocation exposed to lampblack, steam, high humidity,
dust or vibration.
If dust or liquid enters the camera or if the internal parts
are damaged by strong vibration, overheating, fire or
electrical shock may occur as a result.

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Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)
Caution
Remove the batteries when the camera will not be used
for an extended period.
Do not use force when operating the camera.
The camera may become damaged, causing personal injury
as a result.
Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod.
About battery fluid leakage
•Should battery fluid leaks ever come into contact with
hands or clothing, wash immediately with water.
•Loss of eyesight may occur if battery fluid enters the
eye. In such case, do not rub the eye. Immediately flush
the eye with water and seek medical attention.
About the LCD monitor
•Due to the characteristics of liquid crystals, the brightness of the
LCD monitor may appear uneven with changes in temperature, etc.
•The LCD monitor has been developed using high-precision
engineering and is superior in sharpness and picture quality. Due to
the nature of liquid crystals, however, there may be missing or
constantly lit pixels on the monitor. This is not a malfunction of the
unit.
•If the LCD monitor becomes damaged for some reason, take care to
prevent personal injury from broken glass, etc. Furthermore, take
care that liquid crystals do not touch the skin or enter the eyes or
mouth.
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product may expose you to
lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.

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Checking the Packing Contents
The following accessories should be packed with your new camera;
please make sure all are enclosed after opening the packaging. In the
unlikely event that something is missing, please contact the sales outlet.
Japan Others
countries
1) Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NP-600 쎻쎻
2) Battery Charger BC-600 쎻쎻
3) USB cable USB-810 쎻쎻
4) DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM 쎻쎻
5) INSTRUCTION MANUAL CD-ROM – 쎻
6) Neckstrap NS-DG130 쎻쎻
7) INSTRUCTION MANUAL 쎻–
8) Quick Guide – 쎻
9) Warranty 쎻쎻
10)SD Memory Card 쎻쎻
This product can be used with the following power supplies:
1) Lithium-ion battery (the packaged item or purchased separately)
•Read the user’s guide on the battery and the charger thoroughly,
and use them accordingly.
•You cannot charge the battery in the camera.
•When disposing of rechargeable batteries, please support
recycling by participating in the recovering system of the store
from which you bought the batteries.
•The number of pictures you can take varies with the conditions of
use and the performance of the rechargeable batteries.
*Please refer to page 22 for information on battery life.
2) Plugging in at home
•Connect the designated AC adapter AC-9 (sold separately).
Items Sold Separately
•AC Adapter AC-9
•Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NP-600
•Camera Case CS-DG700
Preparation Necessary Accessories

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Necessary Accessories (Cont’d)
Compatible Recording Media
In addition to the SD Memory Card bundled with the camera, the
following commercially available memory cards can also be used.
•SD Memory Card
•MultiMedia Card
•Memory Stick
About the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick
Caution
SD Memory Cards, Multi-Media Cards and Memory Stick are
manufactured using precision electronic components. Do not
perform the following as malfunction or damage may occur as a
result.
•Do not touch the terminals with hands or metal objects. Damage to
the components may occur as a result of static electricity. Before
handling an SD Memory Card, Multi-Media Card or Memory Stick,
discharge any static build-up from your body by touching grounded
metal, etc.
•Do not bend, drop or apply excessive force.
•Avoid heat, liquid and direct sunlight when using and for storage.
•Do not open the battery/card cover or remove the SD Memory Card/
Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick while data is being read or written.
•Do not dismantle or modify.
*The SD logo is a trademark.-
*“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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Necessary Accessories (Cont’d)
Important
•In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may
be lost. Konica Minolta can not accept responsibility in any way
for such data loss.
•Always back-up important data.
•When using SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards/Memory Stick on
a PC, do not change the attributes(read-only, etc.) of the files (image
data) on the card. Doing so may prevent the camera from working
properly when deleting images, etc.
•Do not change the file names or the directory name of image data
saved on an SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick using
a PC or save files other than image data taken by this camera. Images
that have been changed or added will not only play back on the
camera but may cause the camera to malfunction as well.
•Always format SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards/Memory Stick
using this camera. A card formatted in a PC may not operate properly.
•The SD Memory Card and Memory Stick includes a write-protect
switch.
Sliding this switch downward prevents data from being written to the
card and images, etc. saved on the card are protected.
Please note that pictures cannot be taken or deleted when the write-
protect switch is on.
•When using a large-capacity card, card check and deletion may take
some time.
•When using Multi-Media Cards, the operation response time may be
longer during shooting and playback when compared with SD
Memory Cards. However, this is due to the specification of the Multi-
Media Card and is not a malfunction.

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Names of Parts
Camera Body
Auto-focus Sensor Windows
Shutter Button
Blue LED
Strap Holder
Battery Sub-cap
Lens
Speaker
Flash
Viewfinder
USB Terminal
Cover
Microphone
Self-timer LED
Lens Cover
(Main Switch)

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Names of Parts (Cont’d)
Delete Button (→ P.18)
Play Button(→ P.18)
Green LED
LCD Monitor
Viewfinder
Eyepiece
Tripod Socket
SET/DISP. Button
MENU Button
(→ P.19)
MODE Button
(→ P.18)
Zoom Buttons(→ P.18)
4-way Button (→ P.18)
Battery/Card Cover

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Names of Parts (Cont’d)
Operation Buttons
qPlay Button ( )
Use this button for playing back images, or setting up the play menu.
This button can be used whether the camera’s power is ON or OFF
(p.28).
wDelete Button ( )
For deleting unwanted photos.
e4-way Button (왗왘왖왔)
Use the different buttons 왗, 왘, 왖, and 왔, to select menu items, images,
etc. This button is used for the following:
• Selecting shooting mode
• Selecting menus
• Selecting pictures
• Scrolling a picture in an enlarged display
• Shutter speed and aperture settings
rZoom Butttons
Use this button to operate the optical and digital zoom and for index
playback.
tMODE button
Use this button to select the shooting mode or setup mode.
LCD Monitor
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Warning: When using the camera with the strap attached, take care so that
it does not wrap around the neck. On no account hang the camera
round the neck of small children and infants. Strangulation may
occur as a result if the strap wraps around the neck.
•When carrying the camera hanging from the strap, take care so that
it is not accidentally hit nearby objects.
•Place the camera on a stable surface before installing the strap, to
avoid the possibility of it being dropped and damaged.
1. Push the loop on the small end of the
strap through the strap holder.
2. Pass the other end of the strap through
the loop that is sticking out from the
strap holder.
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yMENU Buttton
Displays the menu screen.
You can also use this button to cancel menu settings.
uSET/DISP. button
Confirms (sets) the selected menu option.
You can also use this button to switch the LCD monitor on and off and
to show/hide image information.
Names of Parts (Cont’d)
Attaching the Strap

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Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack
-Charge the battery pack before you use it for the first time and when the
LCD monitor indicates, “NO MORE POWER”.
1. Connect the power cord to the charger.
2. Plug the cord into an outlet.
3. Put the battery pack in the charger.
•While the battery pack is being charged, the charging display LED will be red;
when the battery pack is fully charged, the light will turn green.
4. After charging, remove the battery pack from the charger and then the
power cord from the outlet and the charger.
•Please charge your battery pack in an area with a temperature between 0°C (32°F)
and 40°C (104°F).
•Charging time will vary with the surrounding temperature and the condition of the
battery pack.
•Before using new battery packs or battery packs that have not been used for some
time, be absolutely sure to charge them.
•When a battery pack reaches the end of its useful life, it can be used only for a short
time, even when fully charged. When that happens, replace with a new battery pack
(sold separately, Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NP-600).
•During charging both the charger and the battery pack get hot; this is normal.
•If dirt gets on the battery contact points, the battery pack will not be fully charged or
charging time will get longer. Please wipe them off with a soft, dry cloth.
Preparing the Power Supply
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Charging display LED
to an outlet