Minolta ProShot MN67Z User manual

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Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: Elite Brands Inc.
Address: 40 Wall St, Flr 61, New York, NY 10005 USA
Company Website: www.elitebrands.com ;
www.minoltadigital.com
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.
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 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 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.
BEFORE
YOU
START

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FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This product complies with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this
manual. Additional RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept
as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such
function is available.

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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this MINOLTA MN67Z Digital Camera. Please read this manual
carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Elite Brands Inc. reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published
manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system
or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means,
without the prior written permission of Elite Brands Inc.
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only
and are properties of their respective owners and holders.
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new MINOLTA MN67Z
Digital Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this
manual are accurate; however Elite Brands Inc. reserves the right to make changes
without notice.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate
information quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information.
The following symbols may be used throughout this manual to facilitate your
understanding of how to operate the camera:
[Item properties]:The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by the
[ ] symbol.

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SAFETY
NOTES
Safety Notes for this Camera
Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to help prevent dust or
sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near powerful magnetic fields, such as a magnet or
transformer.
Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long period of time.
To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture, do not use or store the
camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water.
If water accidentally comes in contact with the camera, turn the camera off
immediately, remove the battery and the memory card and dry it completely within
24 hours.
When you take the camera from a cold environment to a warmer environment,
condensation may occur. Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn
the camera on.
Before you remove the battery and memory card, the camera should be turned off.

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When you clean the body of the camera, do not use abrasive, alcohol-based or
organic cleansers or solvents.
Use a professional lens cleaning cloth and appropriate cleaner to wipe and clean the
lens.
Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the
camera for long periods of time.
If this camera is not in use for a long period of time, please keep it in a dry and clean
storage location.
Our company will not pay compensation for any failure of playback including: pictures
or videos damaged or unrecoverable by improper operation.
Safety Notes for Battery
Please use a battery that is the same type as the one included.
Please use the attached charger to charge the battery.
If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our customer service department
immediately. If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin immediately with
clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with your local
(national or regional) regulations.

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To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop the battery or allow it to hit
solid objects or to be scratched by foreign objects.
Do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects (including coins) to avoid
short circuiting, discharging, excessive heat or possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the battery contacts dry.
Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire to avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.
If the battery overheats during charging or use, stop charging or use immediately.
Turn off the product, remove the battery carefully, and wait until it cools down.
When the camera is stored for a long period of time, remove the battery and keep it
in a safe, dry place that is not accessible to infants and children.
In colder environments, the performance of the battery could be noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, align the battery markings according to the positive and
negative markings inside the camera battery compartment. Never force the battery
into the battery compartment.

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Safety Notes for SD Memory Card
We highly suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak
performance and reliability.
Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one.
Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to water. Always keep it dry.
Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on. Otherwise, the
memory card and photo/video files could be permanently damaged.
Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy the data to your computer
before you edit files.
When the camera is stored for long periods of time, be sure to download your photos
and remove the memory card. Store the memory card in a dry environment.
Do not modify the name of the files or folders of the memory card using your
computer. Modifying the file names may cause the files to not be recognized on the
camera or a possible permanent error may occur.
A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically
generated on the memory card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this
camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during playback.
When you insert the memory card, make sure the notch of the card matches the
markings on the top of the camera card slot.

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Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing
so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.
Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the
airline and FAA regulations.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead
or bright pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera,
photos or video.
Do not expose the camera’s LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a
soft, dry, cleaning cloth.
If the LCD is damaged and the liquid crystal comes into contact with your skin, wipe
your skin with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal
comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water at least for 15 minutes
and seek immediate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse
your mouth immediately and seek medical attention.
Trademark Information
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI Trade dress
and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc.

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BEFORE YOU START ............... 1
SAFETY NOTES ........................ 4
CONTENTS .............................. 9
GETTING READY ................... 13
Accessories Included .......................13
Installing Lens Cap and
Neck Strap.........................................14
Part Names .......................................15
Installing Battery and SD
Memory Card ....................................18
Charging the Battery .......................20
Vari-Angle LCD..................................21
Turning Camera On and Off ...........22
Set your Language, Date/Time.......23
Set your Language, Date/Time
after the First Power-On ...........23
Resetting your Language .........24
Resetting Date/Time..................25
MODE OVERVIEW................. 26
LCD Display .......................................26
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Shooting Mode...........................26
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Movie Mode................................28
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Playback Mode...........................29
How to Take Pictures .......................30
Using the Mode Dial ........................31
Face Beautifier ...................34
Wireless Mode ....................35
Scene Mode .....................41
Custom Settings ( )..............47
BASIC OPERATION ............... 49
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Using EVF (Electronic View Finder) .49
Using the Zoom Function................ 50
Display Setting..................................51
AF Area...............................................53
Macro Mode......................................54
Self-Timer Mode ..............................55
Flash Mode .......................................56
WB (White Balance) Mode ..............58
Continuous Shot Mode....................60
Exposure Compensation Functions
Setting................................................62
EV Adjustment............................62
ISO Adjustment..........................63
Shutter Speed Adjustment .......63
Aperture Adjustment ................64
Using Quick Recording ....................64
“i” Button Function Menu ................65
Using the Lens Function Ring.........66
Zoom/AF Mode ..........................66
Function Ring (Smart) Mode.....67
MF(Manual Focus) Mode...........68
PLAYBACK.............................. 69
Viewing Photos and Videos.............69
Thumbnail View................................70
Using Zoom Playback
(for still pictures only) ......................71
Continuous Shot Group Playback ..72
Animation Panorama Play...............73
Slideshow ..........................................74
Deleting Photos and Videos............75
USING THE MENUS .............. 76
Shooting Menu .................................76
Expo Metering............................77
OIS
(Optical Image Stabilization) ....77

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Beautifier ....................................78
Select Scene................................78
Shoot Setting1 ..................................79
Image Size ..................................80
Movie Size...................................81
Quality.........................................82
MF (Manual Focus) Assist..........83
AF Assist Beam...........................84
Digital Zoom...............................84
Shoot Setting 2 .................................85
Date Imprint...............................86
Quick Review ..............................86
Continuous AF ...........................87
Face Detection ...........................87
Custom Settings.........................88
Function Ring (Smart)................89
Playback Menu .................................90
Menu .....................................90
Display Mode .....................91
Rotate ...................................91
Color ...................................92
HDR .....................................93
Touch-Up ..............................94
Resize ...................................95
Playback Settings ............................95
Protect......................................... 96
Delete..........................................96
DPOF
(Digital Print Order Format) .....97
Trim .............................................98
Play Slide Show ..........................98
General Settings...............................99
Sound Settings..........................100
Power Saver...............................100
Language...................................101
World Time ................................101

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Date & Time...............................101
LCD Brightness..........................101
File Settings......................................102
Format .......................................103
Copy to Card..............................104
File Numbering .........................104
Reset Settings............................105
Version .......................................105
CONNECTION SETTINGS ... 106
Connecting to a Computer.............106
Setting the USB Mode ..............106
Transferring Files to your
Computer...................................107
Connecting to a PictBridge
Compatible Printer..........................108
Setting the USB Mode ..............108
Connecting to your Printer......109
Using the PictBridge Menu ............110
Print (with Date)........................110
Print (without Date) ..................111
Print Index .................................112
Print DPOF Images ...................113
Exit..............................................113
Video System ...................................114
Supported HDMI Connections.......115
Connecting HDMI-Ready TV....115
HDMI CEC Control ...........................116
APPENDICES ....................... 121
Product Specifications ....................121
Prompts and Warning Messages ..125
Troubleshooting ..............................130

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GETTING
READY
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the
following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact
your retailer first or our customer service center (Based on sales in different countries or
regions, the shape of the AC adapter will vary. Please subject to the actual product will
prevail.)
Accessories Included
Micro USB CableAC Adapter Neck StrapRechargeable
Li-ion Battery
Lens Cap With Strap
Warranty Card
Warranty Card
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
User Manual
User Manual SD Card Pouch

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Installing Lens Cap and Neck Strap
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Part Names
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987654 1. Micro HDMI Port
2. Micro USB Port
3. Zoom Lever
4. Shutter Button
5. Strap Eyelet
6. Exposure Compensation Button
7. Continuous Shot Button
8. Power Button
9. AF Assist Beam/Self-Timer Lamp
10. Flash Lamp
11.Lens

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12. Microphone
13. Electronic View Finder (EVF)
14. EVF / LCD Switch Button
15. Indicator Lamp
16. Mode Dial
17. Fast Video Recording Button
18. Menu Button
19. Jog Dial
[ ] AF Button/Up Button
[ ] Delete Button/Self-Timer
Button/Down Button
[ ] Macro Button/Left Button
[ ] Flash Button/Right Button
20. Display Button
21. Playback Button
22. SET Button
23. “i” Button
Rolling the jog dial can be for fast selection instead of pressing the up/down/left/
right button.

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2425262728
24. Vari-angle LCD
25. Diopter Adjustment Knob
26. Speaker
27. Lens Function Ring Lever
28. Lens Function Ring
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29. Battery Cover
30. Tripod Socket

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2. Insert the battery into the battery
compartment according to the
negative and positive directions as
illustrated in the picture. Push the
battery down until it locks in place.
1. Open the battery cover door.
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Installing Battery and SD Memory Card
Battery Lock Knob

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This camera takes a standard (SD/SDHC) memory card. We recommend using a
name brand memory card that is Class 4 or higher and has a capacity of 4GB to
32GB. The camera is not compatible with Micro SD, Ultra, Ultra Plus, Extreme, XC, or
adapters for any of these other memory cards.
To remove your memory card, open the battery cover door, gently press the
memory card to eject it and remove it carefully.
3. Insert the memory card into the
memory card slot as shown in the
diagram:
4. Close the battery cover door.
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Write Protection
Toggle Switch