Konica Minolta DiMAGE G500 User manual

Instruction Manual
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9224-27311-11 M-A306/KME 0312

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Getting Started
Please be sure to read this manual before use.
• Test shooting
Be sure to take some test shots efore taking important pictures (such
as usiness or weddings) to make sure that the camera is working
properly.
• Results are not guaranteed
In the unlikely event that a pro lem arises in shooting or reproducing
pictures due to the camera or memory card used, please understand
that no compensation can e made.
• Be aware of Copyright
Any pictures that you take of existing images may e used for personal
use only. Copyright law prohi its the use of pictures without the per-
mission of the rightful owner. Also, please note that some occasions of
the performing arts, demonstrations and exhi itions may restrict pho-
tography even for the purpose of personal enjoyment.
Caution for Extended Camera se:
The camera ody may ecome hot when used for a long period of
time, ut it doesn’t mean that the camera is roken. However, if the
camera keeps touching the skin for a long time, this may cause a cryo-
genic urn. Please e careful with it.
About trademarks
•Minolta, The essentials of imaging, and DiMAGE are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd.
• 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 regis-
tered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and other countries.
• All other rand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
* 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 la (except for some la s) such as
a traditional photofinishing service. For detailed information, please contact
your photo la .

Important Safety Precautions ...........................................................6
Preparation
Necessary Accessories ...................................................................11
Names of Parts .................................................................................14
Camera Body....................................................................................14
Operation Buttons.............................................................................16
Attaching the Strap ..........................................................................17
Preparing the Power Supply............................................................18
Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack ................................................18
Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack .................................................1
Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately)....................................22
Inserting/ emoving Cards...............................................................24
Turning the Power ON/OFF .............................................................26
Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time..................................27
Basic Operation
Taking Pictures .................................................................................29
Holding Your Camera ........................................................................2
Viewfinder and Indicator LEDs ..........................................................2
Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder .................................................31
Shooting with Focus Lock.................................................................34
Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor .............................................35
Selecting the Shooting Mode..........................................................38
AUTO (Auto Flash) ...............................................................40
Red-Eye Reduction ...........................................................................40
Fill-In .................................................................................................41
Slow-Sync.........................................................................................41
Off (Flash Override)............................................................................41
Macro-photo Mode ...........................................................................42
Distant View Mode............................................................................42
Self-Timer Mode ...............................................................................43
Fixed focus mode .............................................................................43
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Contents (Cont’d)
Advanced Shooting
Using the REC Menu........................................................................44
Setting with the REC (DETAILS) Menu ..............................................44
Selecting a Combination of Image Size and
Compre ion Ratio ..........................................................................46
Shooting Movie ...............................................................................49
Adju ting Expo ure Compen ation ...................................................51
Adju ting White Balance ...................................................................52
Changing Auto-Expo ure (AE) Mode ...............................................54
Taking Monochrome Picture ............................................................55
U ing the Digital Zoom......................................................................56
Adju ting the Brightne and Color of the LCD Monitor ....................57
Making Voice Memo ........................................................................58
U ing After Recording .......................................................................59
Changing low hutter peed............................................................61
Taking photograph in manual expo ure mode .................................62
Setting up image quality....................................................................64
Selecting the Set-up Menu................................................................66
Setting with the REC (BASIC) Menu..................................................67
Selecting the Image Size...................................................................68
Basic Playback/Erasing
Playback ............................................................................................ 0
Playing Back Pre-recorded Image ...................................................70
Playing Back Movie .........................................................................72
Playing Back Voice Memo ...............................................................73
Playing back the ound of After Recording image ...........................73
Playing Back Enlarged Image (Digital Zoom)....................................74
U ing the Quick-view Function..........................................................75
Erasing the Playback Image............................................................ 6
Advanced Playback/Erasing
Using the PLAY Menu ......................................................................
Viewing Multiple Page at Once (Index Playback)..............................78
Copying an Image.............................................................................79
Era ing Unwanted Image ................................................................82
Adju ting LCD Monitor Brightne and Color ....................................85
Selecting/De electing Image to Print (DPOF) ...................................86
Reducing Image Size (Re izing) ........................................................90

Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images ................... 1
Moving the Image Data to Another Memory Card ............................. 4
Playing a Slide Show......................................................................... 7
Using the After Recording Function................................................... 7
Selecting the Set-up Menu................................................................ 7
Advanced Operations
Using the Set-up Menu ....................................................................98
Formatting a Memory Card ...............................................................
REC Menu Settings.........................................................................100
Quick View Settings ........................................................................100
Switching off the image information display.....................................101
Setting the Operation Sounds .........................................................102
Adjusting the Date and Time...........................................................103
Setting the Self-timer Delay Time ....................................................103
Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time...................................................104
Resetting the File Numbers .............................................................104
Setting Memory Priority ...................................................................105
Changing Languages ......................................................................105
Taking Still Images with Sound........................................................106
Customizing the Camera.................................................................107
Restoring the Default Settings.........................................................110
Connecting to your PC
Connecting to your PC ..................................................................111
Operating Environments..................................................................111
Connecting with a USB cable .........................................................112
Installing software and downloading images..............................113
Installing USB Driver Software.........................................................113
Downloading (transferring) Images ..................................................115
Instruction Manuals .........................................................................117
Adobe Acrobat Reader ...................................................................117
Others
When Carrying the Camera Overseas..........................................118
Care and Storage ...........................................................................119
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................121
Main Specifications........................................................................123
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Contents (Cont’d)

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

Do not use the camera on unstable ground.
Serious injury and even death may occur as a result especial-
ly when falling from high places.
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Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)
Warning
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 ought 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 o jects, 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.
Should any of the following occur, stop using the product
immediately. Remove the atteries from the unit and discon-
nect the AC adapter. If using the AC adapter, disconnect the
power plug from the wall outlet.
Consult the dealer from whom you ought the product for
further assistance.
Continued use of the product may result in fire or electrical
shock.
• If you notice any a normality such as smoke or an a normal smell,
or if the camera ecomes extremely hot.
• If liquid gets inside the camera.
• If any foreign o ject gets inside the camera.

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Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)
Warning
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 thun-
der and lightning.
Death may occur if lightning 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 eing 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 reakdown of insulation, resulting in over-
heating 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.

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 possi le 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 batter-
ies.
The attery may heat, damage or leak if the polarity is not
correct, possi ly causing skin urns 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 efore use.
When cleaning or carrying out non-photographic opera-
tions 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 ecome 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 atteries, Memory Card, etc. may e swal-
lowed.
• Unsta le surfaces such as on an unsta le ta le or an angled sur-
face.
Camera dropping on the head or other ody parts may not only
cause personal injury ut malfunction of the unit as well.
• A location exposed to lamp lack, steam, high humidity, dust or
vi ration.
If dust or liquid enters the camera or if the internal parts are dam-
aged y strong vi ration, overheating, fire or electrical shock may
occur as a result.
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Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)
Caution

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