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1. About Your Camera 

 

About this Manual 

Congratulations on purchasing the Minolta MN30WP Waterproof Camera! 
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Note that the 
example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ 
somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera. 

 
Copyright 

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights 
are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, 
electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of Elite 
Brands Inc. © 2022. 

 
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE 
STATEMENT 

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 or more of 
the following measures: 
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 

the receiver is connected. 

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

 
CAUTION: 

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible 
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 
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. 
 

RF Exposure Warning 

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated in 
accordance with provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating 
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers 

Summary of Contents for MN30WP

Page 1: ...nterference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver ...

Page 2: ...c accident please do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a vehicle Please handle the camera strap with care and never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation Do not subject the LCD screen to impact To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the inside of this product to rain or moisture Bat...

Page 3: ...ght seals resulting in camera malfunction The battery door must be closed securely and the lock engaged in order for the camera to be waterproof Failure to do this can allow water to enter the camera and damage it The camera can shoot images underwater at a depth of 3m 10ft for up to 60 minutes Do not drop the camera strike it against a hard object such as a rock or throw it against a water surfac...

Page 4: ...de of the camera is damaged the waterproof performance will deteriorate Do not use soap natural detergents or chemicals such as benzene for cleaning Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration In addition do not touch or apply force to the lens Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as when entering ...

Page 5: ...Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F as this could cause damage or malfunction If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat smoke or an unusual smell coming from the battery immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger put the battery in a plastic bag etc in order ...

Page 6: ...a few air bubbles may come out from the water drain holes of the camera such as openings in the microphone or speakers This is not a malfunction 4 Wipe off water droplets with soft cloth and dry the camera in a well ventilated and shady place 5 Place the camera on a dry cloth to dry it 6 Do not dry the camera with hot air from a hair dryer or clothes dryer 7 After making sure that there are no wate...

Page 7: ...r below 10 C 14 F Place next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic field such as television or radios To prevent mold or mildew take the camera out of storage at least once a month and turn it on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away again ...

Page 8: ...hutter 2 Power 3 LED Flash 4 Lens 5 Speaker 6 Self Timer Indicator 7 LCD Screen 8 Menu 9 Mode 10 Charging Indicator 11 Zoom In Up 12 Flash Right 13 OK 14 Zoom Out Down 15 Self Timer Right 16 Playback 17 Delete 18 Battery Cover 19 Battery Cover Lock ...

Page 9: ... fast forward a playing or paused video In Settings Press to select submenu Self Timer Left In Video or Photo Press to change the self timer settings In Playback Press to go to the previous image Press to rewind a playing or paused video In Settings Press to select submenu Mode Tap to cycle between Photo Video and Playback modes Shutter In Photo Tap to capture a photo In Video Tap to start and sto...

Page 10: ...the lithium ion battery into the battery compartment with the metal contacts on the left side of the battery facing the inside of the camera The battery lock will click indicating the battery is secure If the camera does not turn on after installing the battery simply remove the battery and make sure the contacts are facing the inside of the camera and on the left 2 3 Installing the Memory Card In...

Page 11: ...ng the lock back into place 4 To remove the memory card simply push in and the card will eject back out NOTE After closing the battery door make sure that the door is closed securely and the lock engaged Failure to do this can allow water to enter the camera and damage it NOTE Please format the memory card before using the camera Caution this will erase all data on the card Do not remove or insert...

Page 12: ... charging the light will turn off 2 6 Powering the Camera On Off Press the POWER button to power the camera on To power the camera off press the POWER button If the camera s battery is low a Low Power message will display on the screen and it will automatically shut down within a few seconds to prevent memory corruption or loss 2 7 Switching Modes Press the MODE button to cycle between Photo Video...

Page 13: ...era 25 2 9 Using the Zoom Function This camera has a digital zoom function To operate the zoom function press the ZOOM IN button to zoom in closer to the subject and press the ZOOM OUT button zoom away from the subject ...

Page 14: ...s explained in the table below 1 Photo Mode 7 Pictures Remaining 13 Image Quality 2 Image Size Resolution 8 Zoom 14 ISO 3 Scene 9 Battery Level 15 Anti Shake 4 Face Detect 10 Exposure 16 Flash Status 5 Smile Capture 11 White Balance 17 Memory Card Inserted 6 Self Timer 12 Image Sharpness 9 7 8 4 5 3 2 15 13 12 1 11 10 14 6 16 17 ...

Page 15: ...Video Mode The meaning of each icon within Video Mode is explained in the table below 1 Video Mode 6 Exposure 2 Video Size Resolution 7 White Balance 3 Video Time Remaining 8 Video Sharpness 4 Zoom 9 Video Quality 5 Battery Level 10 Memory Card Inserted 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 9 10 ...

Page 16: ...Recording Mode Press the MODE button to switch to Audio Recording Mode The meaning of each icon within Video Mode is explained in the table below 1 Audio Recording Mode 2 Recording Time Remaining 3 Battery Level 4 Memory Card Inserted ...

Page 17: ...gs to predetermined values that will produce the best image for that selected scene 1 In Photo Mode press the MENU button 2 Select Scene using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK button to confirm your selected option Auto Night Portrait Night Scenery Portrait Scenery Sport Party Beach High Sensitivity Underwater 4 Press the MENU button to...

Page 18: ...etect smiles in a scene and for it to capture a photo automatically 1 In Photo Mode press the MENU button 2 Select Smile Capture using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons 3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK button to confirm your selected option On Off 4 Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection 3 1 5 Shooting Multi Snapshot Photo Burst This ...

Page 19: ... the OK button to confirm your selected option Off 2 Seconds 5 Seconds 10 Seconds 5 Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection 3 1 8 Capture Setting ISO This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your photograph 1 In Photo Mode press the MENU button 2 Select Capture Setting using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons 3 Select ISO using the UP or DOWN buttons and press OK to...

Page 20: ... settings menu without making a selection 3 1 11 Image Setting White Balance White Balance changes the color of light in your pictures making it seem warmer or cooler depending on how the light you re shooting in affects the frame 1 In Photo Mode press the MENU button 2 Select Image Setting using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons 3 Select White Balance using the UP or DOWN buttons and press OK to enter th...

Page 21: ... 3 1 14 Image Setting Sharpness This function adjusts the visible detail of a photograph 1 In Photo Mode press the MENU button 2 Select Image Setting using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons 3 Select Sharpness using the UP or DOWN buttons and press OK to enter the Sharpness menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK button to confirm your selected option Sharp Normal Soft 5 P...

Page 22: ... the UP or DOWN buttons and press OK to enter the Auto Power Off menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK button to confirm your selected option Off 1 Minute 2 Minutes 3 Minutes 5 Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection 3 1 18 Setup Sound Effect This function allows you to turn off the sounds of the camera 1 In Photo Mode press th...

Page 23: ...the media stored on the memory card and will only restore all of the menu s setting back to factory default settings 1 In Photo Mode press the MENU button 2 Select Setup using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons 3 Select Default Setting using the UP or DOWN buttons and press OK to enter the Default Setting menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK button to confirm your selec...

Page 24: ...3 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK button to confirm your selected resolution FHD 1920x1080 HD 1280x720 D1 720x480 VGA 640x480 QVGA 320x240 4 Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection 3 2 2 Image Setting Exposure This function adjusts the frame brightness in your photograph 1 In Video Mode press the MENU button 2 Select Image Setti...

Page 25: ...Quality function determines the level of compression the camera uses when saving photos to a memory card 1 In Video Mode press the MENU button 2 Select Image Setting using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons 3 Select Image Quality using the UP or DOWN buttons and press OK to enter the Image Quality menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK button to confirm your required qual...

Page 26: ... or RIGHT buttons 3 Select Saturation using the UP or DOWN buttons and press OK to enter the Saturation menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the MODE OK button to confirm your selected option High Normal Low 5 Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection 3 2 9 Setup Auto Power Off This function sets the duration of time in which the camco...

Page 27: ... you to set the brightness of the camera s LCD screen 1 In Video Mode press the MENU button 2 Select Setup using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons 3 Select LCD Brightness using the UP or DOWN buttons and press OK to enter the LCD Brightness menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK button to confirm your selected option Dark Normal Bright 5 Press the MENU button to exit the...

Page 28: ...ect Setup using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons 3 Select Format using the UP or DOWN buttons and press OK to enter the Format menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK button to confirm your selected option OK Cancel 5 Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection NOTE This will delete all of your media and cannot be undone ...

Page 29: ...h to record 2 Press the SHUTTER button to begin recording 3 When recording begins a rolling timer will display the top right hand corner of the screen and the LED indicator light will flash red This indicates the recorded audio time elapsed 4 Press the SHUTTER button to stop recording 5 The recorded audio files will automatically save onto the inserted memory card The same Settings options that ar...

Page 30: ...P button to stop the video press the LEFT button to rewind the video and press the RIGHT button to fast forward the video 5 While viewing an image press the OK button to start a slideshow of all the images stored on the memory card Power the camera on and press the MODE button to switch to Playback Mode In Playback Mode the following options are available 3 4 1 Rotate This function allows you to r...

Page 31: ...the menu and press the OK button to confirm your selected option Crop Cancel 5 A blue box will appear on the image the area inside the box is the part of the image that will be saved as a new image 6 Press the ZOOM IN button to enlarge the box press the ZOOM OUT button to shrink the box 7 Press the MENU button to enable the UP DOWN RIGHT or LEFT buttons to move the location of the box 8 Press the ...

Page 32: ...0 400 LCD Screen 2 8 TFT LCD Screen Assistive Light White LED Waterproof Up to 16 feet Power Saving Mode OFF 1 Minute 2 Minutes 3 Minutes White Balance Control Auto Daylight Cloudy Florescent Incandescent Scene Modes Auto Night Portrait Night Scenery Portrait Scenery Sport Party Beach High Sensitivity Underwater Recording Media Micro SD MicroSDHC Maximum 32GB I O Ports 5 pin Micro USB USB 2 0 high...

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