Konica Minolta DiMAGE G530 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta product. Please take the time to read
through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital
camera.
Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately
contact your camera dealer.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica
Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple
Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The
official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered trademark
of the Intel Corporation. Power PC is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.
QuickTime is a trademark used under license. Memory Stick is a trademark of Sony Corporation. All
other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
DiMAGE G530 digital camera
Lithium-ion battery NP-600
Lithium-ion battery charger BC-600
Neck strap NS-DG130
SD Memory Card
USB cable USB-810
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
DiMAGE Viewer manual
Camera manual
Warranty card
Only use the battery specified in this manual that are manufactured and distributed by
Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage
the product and may cause fire.

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Lithium-ion batteries
This camera operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the
lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical
leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery.
DANGER
• Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F).
• Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the inter-
nal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.
• Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal
battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.
• Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.
• Do not use the battery with any other products.
• Only use the specified charger. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury
through fire or electric shock.
• Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse
the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes
contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
• Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between
0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient
temperatures between –20° and 35°C (–4° and 95°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85%
RH.
WARNING
• Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal;
always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
• If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and
discontinue charging immediately.

4FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
WARNING
• Only use the battery specified in this manual.
• Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the
unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or
electric shock.
• Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed.An inap-
propriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high
voltage circuit inside the product is touched.
• Immediately remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the
camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash
unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock
resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries
or fire.
• Keep the battery, memory card, 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 blind-
ness which may lead to an accident.
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an
accident.
• Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may
damage your eyesight or cause blindness.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital
camera and its accessories.

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• Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If
liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, and
discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage
or injury through fire or electric shock.
• Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine,
or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint
thinner to clean these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may
cause an explosion or fire.
• When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the
plug when removing it from an outlet.
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on theAC adapter or charg-
er cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately
remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with
use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.
• Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required.
• 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.

6FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove
compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which
may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
• If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.
• The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care
should be taken to avoid burns.
• Burns may result if the memory card or battery is removed immediately after extended
periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit dis-
charges a large amount of energy which may cause burns.
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and
the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes
contact with skin, wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in
contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a
doctor.
• When using theAC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical out-
let.
• Do not use electronic transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these
devices may cause a fire or damage the product.
• Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged.
• Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result.
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of
the units in emergencies.
• Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.
CAUTION

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This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the
EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE
stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The following marks may be found on the product:
FCC Compliance Statement
Declaration on Conformity
Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc.
Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications
not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection 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 equip-
ment 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 the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.
Digital Camera:
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
DiMAGE G530

8TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................12
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................14
Charging the battery................................................................................................................14
Inserting a battery....................................................................................................................15
Battery-condition indicator.......................................................................................................16
Auto power off .........................................................................................................................16
AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................17
Installing and removing a memory card..................................................................................18
About memory cards ...............................................................................................................19
Turning the camera on and off................................................................................................20
Attaching the strap...................................................................................................................20
Setting the language, date, and time ......................................................................................21
Recording - basic operation.................................................................................................................22
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................22
LCD monitor display................................................................................................................22
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................23
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................24
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................25
Focus range.............................................................................................................................25
Focus signals...........................................................................................................................26
Special focusing situations......................................................................................................26
The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains
important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of
this camera is covered in the recording - basic operation section between pages 22 and
30, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 32 and 34. Read the data-
transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer or
printer.
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation
sections concisely describe the menu. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the
navigation sections.
The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the
operation of the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided.
Please store this manual in a safe place.

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Display button - recording mode .............................................................................................27
Flash modes............................................................................................................................28
Flash range - Automatic operation ..........................................................................................29
Flash signals............................................................................................................................29
Macro modes...........................................................................................................................30
Deleting images.......................................................................................................................31
Playback - basic operation...................................................................................................................32
Single-frame playback display.................................................................................................32
Viewing images .......................................................................................................................33
Display button - playback........................................................................................................33
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................33
Index playback.........................................................................................................................34
Recording - advanced operation..........................................................................................................34
Changing modes .....................................................................................................................34
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................35
Navigating the recording menus..............................................................................................36
Scene selection.......................................................................................................................38
Color mode..............................................................................................................................39
Memory priority........................................................................................................................39
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................40
Image size and quality.............................................................................................................41
Self timer .................................................................................................................................42
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................43
Movie/audio recording mode...................................................................................................44
Audio recording .......................................................................................................................44
Audio caption...........................................................................................................................45
White balance..........................................................................................................................46
Camera sensitivity (ISO)..........................................................................................................47
Camera sensitivity and flash range.........................................................................................47
Exposure modes......................................................................................................................48
Aperture priority ..........................................................................................................48
Manual exposure........................................................................................................49
Focus modes...........................................................................................................................50
Autofocus and autoexposure lock...........................................................................................51
Playback - advanced operation............................................................................................................52
Playing back movies and audio...............................................................................................52
Deleting audio captions...........................................................................................................53
Navigating the playback menu................................................................................................54
Frame-selection screen...........................................................................................................55
Copy & Move...........................................................................................................................56

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Resize ....................................................................................................................................57
DPOF ....................................................................................................................................58
Protect ....................................................................................................................................60
Slide show...............................................................................................................................61
Setup menu ....................................................................................................................................62
Navigating the setup menu......................................................................................................62
Format ....................................................................................................................................64
Adjusting the monitor...............................................................................................................65
Start-up LED............................................................................................................................66
Information display setup.........................................................................................................66
Monitor on/off...........................................................................................................................67
Instant playback.......................................................................................................................67
Custom ....................................................................................................................................68
Custom setup ..........................................................................................................................69
Flash compensation....................................................................................................70
Saturation....................................................................................................................70
Contrast ......................................................................................................................70
Sharpness...................................................................................................................71
Shutter-speed limit......................................................................................................71
RGB color channels....................................................................................................72
An introduction to color............................................................................................................72
AE metering modes.................................................................................................................73
File-number memory ...............................................................................................................74
Red-eye reduction...................................................................................................................74
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................75
Sound ....................................................................................................................................76
Auto power off .........................................................................................................................76
USB transfer mode..................................................................................................................77
Initialize....................................................................................................................................78
Language.................................................................................................................................80
Date setup...............................................................................................................................81
A short guide to photography...............................................................................................................82
What is an Ev?........................................................................................................................82

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USB-transfer mode...............................................................................................................................83
System requirements...............................................................................................................83
Connecting the camera to a computer....................................................................................84
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE.....................................................................................85
Automatic installation..................................................................................................85
Manual installation......................................................................................................86
Memory card folder organization.............................................................................................88
Disconnecting the camera from the computer ........................................................................90
Windows 98 and 98SE...............................................................................................90
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP..................................................................90
Macintosh....................................................................................................................91
PictBridge ................................................................................................................................92
Notes on printing errors...........................................................................................................94
QuickTime system requirements.............................................................................................94
Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode...................................................................95
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................96
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................96
About the lithium-ion battery charger cord..............................................................................97
Removing the driver software - Windows................................................................................98
Care and storage.....................................................................................................................99
Camera care...............................................................................................................99
Cleaning......................................................................................................................99
Storage .......................................................................................................................99
Memory cards...........................................................................................................100
Batteries....................................................................................................................100
Before important events or journeys.........................................................................101
Operating temperatures and conditions ...................................................................101
LCD monitor care......................................................................................................101
Copyright...................................................................................................................101
Questions and service..............................................................................................101
Technical specifications.........................................................................................................102

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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. 99).
Flash (p. 28)
Lens*
Lens cover / Main switch
Microphone
Tripod socket
Battery/Card chamber door (p. 15, 18)
Shutter-release button
Viewfinder window*
NAMES OF PARTS
Speaker
Start-up / Self-timer lamp (p. 42, 66)

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USB-port
Viewfinder*
Indicator lamp
Controller
LCD monitor*
Set / Display button (p. 27, 33)
Delete button (p. 31)
Menu button
Strap eyelet
(p. 20)
Playback button (p. 32)
Zoom buttons (p. 23)
Mode button

14 GETTING UP AND RUNNING
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging
the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 through 6. Only recharge the battery
with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting
session. See page 100 for battery care and storage.
1
2With the contacts down, slide the battery
into the charger (2). The indicator lamp (3)
is red when the battery is charging. The
lamp turns green when the battery has
been charged. Charging time is
approximately 120 minutes.
Plug the power cord into the charger unit
(1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live
household outlet. The included AC cord is
designed for the current of the sales region.
Only use the cord in the region it was
purchased. For more on the AC cord, see
page 97.
3
When the battery has been charged, remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord
from the outlet.

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INSERTING A BATTERY
This digital camera uses one NP-600
lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery,
read the safety warnings on page 3 of this
manual. When replacing the battery, the
camera should be turned off.
Slide the battery-chamber door toward the
side of the camera to release the safety
catch (1). Open the door.
Insert the battery (2).
Close the battery-chamber door (3) and
slide it toward the camera to engage the
safety catch.
After initially installing the battery, the menu
language, clock, and calendar need to be
set. The camera can also reset if the
camera is stored without a battery. See
page 21 on how to set up the camera.
2
After initially inserting a charged battery, do not remove it from the camera for twenty-four hours;
the camera can be off during this period. The lithium-ion battery is used to charge an internal
battery, which protects settings when the camera is turned off.
Camera notes
3
1

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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR
Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged.
Low-battery indicator - battery power is low. The battery should be recharged as
soon as possible.
AUTO POWER OFF
To conserve battery power, the camera shuts down if an operation is not made within
three minutes. To restore power, turn the camera off and on with the lens cover or press
the playback button. The length of the auto-power-off period can be changed or the
function disabled in the setup menu (p. 76).
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. It is displayed in
the bottom left corner of the LCD monitor when the camera is on.
If power is insufficient for camera operation, the indicator lamp next to the
viewfinder blinks. The monitor will not turn on. The battery must be
recharged.

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AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY)
The AC adapter allows the camera to be
powered from a household outlet. The AC
adapter is recommended when the camera
is interfaced with a computer or during
periods of heavy use. AC adapter model
AC-9U is for use in North America, Taiwan
and Japan; AC-9GB is for the United
Kingdom and Hong Kong; AC-9C is for
China; AC-9E is for use in all other areas.
Slide the battery-chamber door toward the
side of the camera to release the safety
catch (1). Open the door.
Remove the battery and the cable-slot
cover (2).
Insert the adapter making sure the cable
passes through the slot at the side of the
camera (3).
Close the battery-chamber door (4) and
slide it toward the camera to engage the
safety catch.
Connect the AC adapter cables as
described in the adapter's instruction
manual. Read all warnings and cautions in
the manual before using the AC adapter.
Always turn off the camera before
changing between power supplies.
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2
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD
Always turn off the camera and
confirm the viewfinder lamp is out
before changing the memory card,
otherwise the card may be damaged,
and data lost.
2
3
An SD Memory card, MultiMediaCard, or
Memory Stick must be inserted for the
camera to operate. If a card has not been
inserted, a no-card warning appears on the
LCD monitor.
Slide the battery-chamber door toward the
side of the camera to release the safety
catch (1). Open the door.
Insert the memory card all the way into the
card slot and then release (2). The Memory
Stick slot is next to the battery; the SD
Memory Card / MultiMediaCard slot is next
to the back of the camera. The card should
catch in the slot. Always push the card in
straight, never at an angle. Never force the
card. If the card does not fit, check that it is
oriented correctly.
To eject a memory card, press the card into
the slot and release (3). The card can then
be pulled out.
Close the battery-chamber door and slide it
toward the camera to engage the safety
catch (4).
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
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The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards
compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the
specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like
deletion may take longer.
The SD Memory Cards and Memory Sticks have a write-
protect switch to prevent image data from being deleted.
However, when the card is protected, images cannot be
recorded. If an attempt is made to record or delete an
image with the camera, the card-protected message
appears and the viewfinder indicator lamp blinks. For
memory card care and store see page 100.
If the unable-to-read message appears, the inserted card
in the camera may need to be formatted. A card used in
another camera may also have to be formatted before
being used. A card can be formatted in the setup menu (p.
64). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is
permanently erased.
ABOUT MEMORY CARDS
SD
Memory
Card
Memory
Stick

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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
Slide the lens cover in the direction indicated to
turn on the camera; the lens extends
automatically. Do not touch or hinder the lens
while it is extending.
To turn off the camera, push the cover toward the
lens; the lens retracts automatically. The cover
can be closed when the lens has completely
retracted into the body.
Always keep the strap around your neck in the
event that the camera is accidentally dropped.
ATTACHING THE STRAP
1
2
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
Pass the other end of the strap through
the small loop and tighten (2).
Pass the small loop of the strap through the strap
eyelet on the camera body (1).