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REC Menu Settings

- You can change the contents of REC menu from “DETAILS” (default settings)

to “BASIC”.

- See pages 44 and 67 for details on this function.

Using the Set-up Menu

 (Cont’d)

1. Select “REC MENU”, press 

  and the

settings screen appears. Use 

  or 

  to

select “BASIC”, and then press either 

 or

the MENU/SET button. The setting is
completed and you return to the set-up
menu.

• If you press 

, the setting is invalidated and you

return to the set-up menu.

1

1

Quick View Settings

- Turn this mode “ON” if you want to be able to check your images on the

LCD monitor immediately after you have taken them.

- See page 75 for details on this function.

1. Select “QUICK VIEW”, press 

  and the

settings screen appears.
Using 

 or 

, select “ON” and press either

 or the MENU/SET button. The setting is

completed and you return to the Set-up
menu.

• If you press 

, the setting is invalidated and you

return to the Set-up menu.

Содержание Dimage G500

Страница 1: ...E INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...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 w...

Страница 3: ...ower ON OFF 26 Setting the Menu Language Date and Time 27 Basic Operation Taking Pictures 29 Holding Your Camera 29 Viewfinder and Indicator LEDs 29 Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder 31 Shooting wi...

Страница 4: ...the REC BASIC Menu 67 Selecting the Image Size 68 Basic Playback Erasing Playback 70 Playing Back Pre recorded Images 70 Playing Back Movies 72 Playing Back Voice Memos 73 Playing back the sound of Af...

Страница 5: ...ting 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 S...

Страница 6: ...gree 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...

Страница 7: ...r 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...

Страница 8: ...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 sou...

Страница 9: ...ying 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...

Страница 10: ...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 a...

Страница 11: ...e Oceania and Asia except Hong Kong AC 8GB is for the United Kingdom and Hong Kong Lithium ion Battery NP 500 This product can be used with the following power supplies 1 Lithium ion battery the packa...

Страница 12: ...function 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 M...

Страница 13: ...ages 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 camer...

Страница 14: ...14 Names of Parts Camera Body Microphone Shutter Button Light Sensor Strap Holder USB Terminal Self timer LED Flash Viewfinder Window Lens Cover Main Switch Lens...

Страница 15: ...Display Button P 16 Play Button P 16 LCD Monitor Battery Sub cap Battery Card Cover Menu Set Button P 16 4 way Button P 16 Speaker Zoom Buttons P 16 Red LED Green LED Viewfinder Eyepiece Tripod Socket...

Страница 16: ...should be turned OFF when you are shooting through the viewfinder e Delete Button For deleting unwanted photos r Zoom Buttons For operating the optical and digital zoom functions t 4 way Button Use t...

Страница 17: ...lt 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...

Страница 18: ...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 pack...

Страница 19: ...ith the terminals facing inside the camera After making sure the battery pack is properly installed close the battery card cover securely Make sure that the battery pack is facing the right way If the...

Страница 20: ...ot Contact with the batteries can lead to burns Never open the battery card cover while the camera is accessing the card or processing images p 32 To recharge the battery NP 500 do not use any charger...

Страница 21: ...ate 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 p...

Страница 22: ...pter sold separately specified for your camera as use of any other device may result in a breakdown fire or electrical shock Make sure the camera is OFF check that the LCD monitor is not lit and turn...

Страница 23: ...compartment and close the battery card cover When finished using the camera turn OFF the power supply to the camera and then disconnect the connecting plug of the battery type plug from the AC adapte...

Страница 24: ...occur to the card or to the camera itself Inserting Removing Cards 1 Open the battery card cover 2 With the camera and the label of the card facing up insert the card with the knocked out part first...

Страница 25: ...ou open the battery card cover while the red LED is flashing image processing may be interrupted or hindered While the red LED is still lit make sure that you DO NOT open the battery card cover When a...

Страница 26: ...n With the power ON it is possible to shoot pictures Also the LCD display will be lit 3 When you wish to turn the power OFF slide the lens cover just a little in the direction indicated by the arrow T...

Страница 27: ...the lens cover or pressing the PLAY button The language selection screen will automatically appear on the LCD monitor By pressing or select the desired language and push the MENU SET button 2 You will...

Страница 28: ...age Date and Time Cont d 6 After finishing the settings If you turned the power ON with the main switch by opening the lens cover you can take pictures once the lens has reached its extended position...

Страница 29: ...that your fingers hair or the strap do not cover the lens flash or the light sensor Taking Pictures Auto focus Mark Align the crosshairs on the subject of your picture Viewfinder and Indicator LEDs In...

Страница 30: ...ash charging Formatting the card Flashing Warning that your hands are shaking Both Red and Green LEDs On Camera ready to shoot Flash fires USB cable is being connected Flashing System error Card has i...

Страница 31: ...take and determine the size of the subject using the zoom buttons Also put the auto focus mark on the subject you wish to bring into focus If you press the TELE Telephoto Zoom button the camera zooms...

Страница 32: ...t While the card is processing image data you cannot operate the camera Once the red and green LEDs disappear the recording has finished Do not open the battery card cover while the red and green LEDs...

Страница 33: ...ot too close to the subject then align the subject to the auto focus mark in the center of the viewfinder For the shooting distance see page 32 If the subject is too dark such as a person in the shade...

Страница 34: ...way re compose your photo and press the shutter button all the way to take the picture When re composing the photo do not change the shooting distance If the distance has changed repeat the procedure...

Страница 35: ...P 11 for details 1 Once the power supply is turned on by opening the lens cover the LCD monitor will come on and a through image the image taken though the lens will be projected Date and time displa...

Страница 36: ...functions are used pp 107 108 e Exposure Compensation The compensation value will be displayed For details of how to adjust the exposure see pages 51 and 107 r Shooting Mode The selected shooting mod...

Страница 37: ...e auto power off function will be activated Taking Pictures Cont d i Counter The remaining number of pictures you can take will be displayed o Date and time focus value shutter speed 1 The date and ti...

Страница 38: ...OFF the shooting mode you set is canceled and the camera automatically returns to AUTO mode shooting operation no display But the flash mode setting remains in effect even if you switch the power OFF...

Страница 39: ...display 2 Macro photo mode p 42 3 Distant View mode p 42 4 Self Timer mode p 43 5 Self Timer Macro photo mode 6 Self Timer Distant View mode 7 4m Fixed focus mode p 43 8 2m Fixed focus mode p 43 9 1m...

Страница 40: ...is not in the above range the picture may appear too bright when it is too close and the picture may appear dark without enough lighting when it is too far It is recommended you check the photo with t...

Страница 41: ...ith a slow shutter speed Shutter speeds will be slower so use a tripod to prevent shaking If the subject is moving the picture will be blurred Off Flash Override Use this mode for places such as museu...

Страница 42: ...wer when taking close ups The self timer function can be used in conjunction with this function for shooting If you use the flash when shooting very close to the subject the image may come out too bri...

Страница 43: ...ure The activation time for the self timer can be also set at 3 second delay by using the set up menu p 103 If you set the self timer for a 3 second delay the setting is effective even after shooting...

Страница 44: ...otherwise described Setting with the REC DETAILS Menu 1 Turn the power ON with the LCD monitor on through image display Pressing the MENU SET button will display the REC menu screen 2 Select the menu...

Страница 45: ...the REC Menu mode at Step 1 REC Menu screen on the left page by pressing or pressing or the MENU SET button after selecting RETURN This will close the menu and return you to the through image picture...

Страница 46: ...ber of images remaining will change and be displayed on the LCD monitor When quality is the priority select FINE when the number of photos is more important select NORMAL 1 Select RESOLUTION and press...

Страница 47: ...ression ratio Use or to select the desired compression ratio then press either or the MENU SET button You will return to screen 2 with your chosen compression ratio displayed If you press the setting...

Страница 48: ...memory does not have enough space 4 640 480 pixels approximately 300 000 pixels As this mode produces the smallest file size it is best for sending via email for use in home pages etc Standard number...

Страница 49: ...g a movie the LCD monitor stays on Even if you press the DISPLAY button the LCD monitor will not turn off Please view the LCD monitor while shooting your movies 2 1 1 Select MOVIE ON and press 2 The d...

Страница 50: ...g a movie the sound is also being recorded so take care not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera with your fingers etc 2 As long as the camera s power is ON you can continue to take movies...

Страница 51: ...rough image mode is entered and the adjusting exposure compensation bar is displayed If you press the cursor moves toward the plus side while pressing moves it toward the minus Select the desired comp...

Страница 52: ...ngs to suit the environment and lighting when you take a picture The mode you set is displayed with icon on the monitor 1 Select WHITE BALANCE and press 2 Use or to select the desired mode then press...

Страница 53: ...luorescent lighting TUNGSTEN Idealfortakingphotosindoorswithnormalincandescentlighting About White Balance The human eye has the ability to compensate so that it sees white subjects as white whatever...

Страница 54: ...ter weighted metering In this mode the camera sets the exposure according to the metering for the central part of the whole frame It is ideal for taking photos where the brightness of the subject in t...

Страница 55: ...se or to select SEPIA or B W then press either or the MENU SET button When the setting is completed you will return to screen 1 If you press the selection is invalidated and you will return to screen...

Страница 56: ...press either or the MENU SET button The setting is completed and you will return to screen 1 If you press the selection is invalidated and you will return to screen 1 3 From screen 1 when you press yo...

Страница 57: ...r on adjustment bar at the bottom of the screen by pressing or button To make screen brighter to make color deeper move the cursor to the with button To make the screen darker to make color lighter mo...

Страница 58: ...the shutter button and recording begins If you do not press the shutter button you can return to screen 1 without making a recording by pressing the MENU SET button When the available recording time...

Страница 59: ...t the still photo to which you wish to attach a voice comment Sound cannot be recorded to a photo displayed in the movie mode If you press the MENU SET button the selection is invalidated and you will...

Страница 60: ...select the appropriate setting and then press the MENU SET button If you decide not to erase select CANCEL or press the DELETE button again 3 When the THIS DELETE sign disappears erasing has finished...

Страница 61: ...Select ON with button 3 Select flash mode with or button and press or button to set up shutter speed Press MENU SET button to finish set up and go back to the screen in 1 Change the slow shutter setti...

Страница 62: ...magnifications and can be switched to 2 levels according to magnification 1 Select MAN EXPOSURE ON and press button 2 It will turn to through image and M mark focus value and shutter speed will be dis...

Страница 63: ...cond it will take longer for processing due to the noise reduction function Some of the functions will be restricted on manual exposure mode Exposure correction mode p 50 in the REC menu cannot be set...

Страница 64: ...ress button 2 Select 1 or 2 in SET pressing button Image quality can be set up to 1 as well as 2 2 different settings are available 3 Select mode with or button and select setting value with or button...

Страница 65: ...to an object sensitivity etc Clearness Color clearness of images can be adjusted Adjust to the to increase color clearness and adjust to the to reduce color clearness Contrast Contrast of images gap b...

Страница 66: ...n the set up menu to your preferences you can customize your camera to suit you 1 Select SETUP and press 2 You will enter the SET UP Menu mode For details see Using the Set up Menu on page 98 Version...

Страница 67: ...ressing or pressing or the MENU SET button after selecting RETURN This will close the menu and return you to the through image picture shooting image If you press the shutter button half way even when...

Страница 68: ...ime you change the image size the number of remaining photos also changes which is displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Select RESOLUTION and press 1 2 2 Choose the desired picture size using or and enter y...

Страница 69: ...s About 20 photos The number of photos you can take varies depending on the subject When there are files other than images or when the image size and or recording mode have been changed the number of...

Страница 70: ...cover closed you can play back images by holding down the PLAY button for more than 2 seconds If there isn t any image data recorded the message NO DISPLAY DATA will be displayed 2 Every time you pres...

Страница 71: ...The magnification ratio is displayed when images are enlarged and played back t Remaining Battery Power Display When the battery is in use the remaining power is displayed in two levels p 19 y Image...

Страница 72: ...movie image 2 If you press the shutter button the movie images will be played back When playback is finished the display returns to screen 1 Symbols displayed when a movie is played back are recordin...

Страница 73: ...fter Recording image Playing back the sound of After Recording image p 59 1 Press PLAY button and then select After Recording image with or button When playing back After Recording image a screen will...

Страница 74: ...zoom in every time you press the TELE button the image is enlarged further The zoom ratio is displayed on the LCD monitor To zoom back out press the WIDE zoom button Also half depress shutter button t...

Страница 75: ...ng the viewfinder to shoot images with the LCD monitor off After the LCD monitor displays the last image that you have taken it will automatically turn back to off When using the LCD monitor for shoot...

Страница 76: ...nd a screen appears indicating the media type to be erased and prompting you to select the frame range Press or to select THIS the selected image or ALL and press the MENU SET button If you decide not...

Страница 77: ...97 ADD REC p 97 SET UP p 97 RETURN 3 After selecting the menu press and in the same way as the REC menu p 44 the setting screen of the selected menu will be displayed After selecting the desired cont...

Страница 78: ...by a red frame Use or to move the frame and select the image you wish to display or erase Pressing when the first frame is selected or on the last frame will switch the screen to the next nine images...

Страница 79: ...t first FROM is selected so press To select a different item press or 3 The media types will be displayed Using or select the media on which the image you wish to copy is recorded then press or the ME...

Страница 80: ...Returning to screen 2 select UNIT Then the screen shown left screen 5 appears After pressing use or to choose SELECT If one or multiple frames are to be selected or ALL ON Then press either or the MEN...

Страница 81: ...or to select END and then press the MENU SET button Go to Step 9 To select other images repeat the selection procedure Return to Step 7 To select multiple images repeat the procedures Steps 7 and 8 9...

Страница 82: ...DELETE and press 2 A screen with each setting item will appear At first MEDIA is selected so press To select a different item press or 3 Using or select the media on which the image you wish to erase...

Страница 83: ...ill return to screen 2 5 After you have made all the settings select ENTER and press either or the MENU SET button If you chose SELECT on screen 4 go to Step 6 if you chose ALL ON go to Step 8 on page...

Страница 84: ...lection procedure Return to Step 6 To select multiple images repeat Steps 6 and 7 8 A confirmation screen appears To carry out erasing select YES with or then press the MENU SET button If you select N...

Страница 85: ...Brightness and color settings are not altered by turning the power ON OFF and are saved until changed again Using the PLAY Menu Cont d 1 Select MONITOR ADJ and press 2 It will go to display screen fo...

Страница 86: ...you cannot print movie images When you print a photo you took previously you can imprint the date the date taken onto the image You can also select not to imprint the date 1 Select DPOF and press 2 A...

Страница 87: ...reen 2 If you press the settings will be invalidated and you will returns to screen 2 5 Select DATE on screen 2 and then press If you wish to print the date select ALL ON with or or if not select ALL...

Страница 88: ...o select END and then press the MENU SET button Go to Step 9 To select other images repeat the selection procedure Return to Step 7 To select multiple images repeat the procedures Steps 7 and 8 Number...

Страница 89: ...utton your settings will be invalidated and you will return to screen 1 If you chose ALL OFF select YES and press the MENU SET button If you select NO and press the MENU SET button you will return to...

Страница 90: ...ress 2 Select the desired size with or and press or the MENU SET button VGA records at 640 480 pixels and QVGA at 320 240 3 As you are in the playback mode press or to select an image you want to resi...

Страница 91: ...screen with each setting item will appear At first MEDIA is selected so press To select a different item press or 3 Using or select the media on which the image to protect or cancel protect is record...

Страница 92: ...return to screen 2 If you press the settings will be invalidated and you will return to screen 2 5 After you have made all the settings select ENTER and press either or the MENU SET button If you chos...

Страница 93: ...YES selected If you chose SELECT or ALL ON leave YES as is and press the MENU SET button If you select NO with or and press the MENU SET button your settings will be invalidated and you return to scr...

Страница 94: ...screen with each setting item will appear At first FROM is selected so press To select a different item press or 3 Using or select the media on which the image you wish to move is recorded then press...

Страница 95: ...een 2 select UNIT Then the screen shown left screen 5 appears After pressing use or to choose SELECT if you are moving one or multiple images or ALL and then press the MENU SET button The settings are...

Страница 96: ...mages use or to select END and then press the MENU SET button Go to Step 9 To select other images repeat the selection procedure Return to Step 7 To select multiple images repeat the procedures Steps...

Страница 97: ...s The slide show will finish with the last frame displayed If you wish to stop during a slide show press the MENU SET button If stopped the current frame will be displayed Using the After Recording Fu...

Страница 98: ...02 DATE SET p 103 SELF TIMER p 103 AUTO POWER OFF p 104 NUMBER RESET p 104 MEMORY PRIORITY p 105 LANGUAGES p 105 ADD REC SET p 106 CUSTOM p 107 DEFAULT p 110 RETURN You can close the Set up menu scree...

Страница 99: ...pe Use or to choose which media type to format and then press either or the MENU SET button If you press the setting is invalidated and you return to the Set up menu 2 You will be asked for confirmati...

Страница 100: ...return to the set up menu If you press the setting is invalidated and you return to the set up menu 1 1 Quick View Settings Turn this mode ON if you want to be able to check your images on the LCD mo...

Страница 101: ...ay information p 36 71 during shooting or play back The default setting is ON display 1 Select INFO DISP and press Use or to select OFF and press or the MENU SET button The setting is completed and th...

Страница 102: ...return to screen 1 If you press the setting is invalidated and you return to screen 1 3 Returning to screen 1 select EFFECT Then the shown left screen 3 appears After pressing use or to select OFF or...

Страница 103: ...Time You can change the length of time the self timer delays before shooting from 10 seconds default to 3 seconds The self timer mode for a 10 second delay default setting will be cancelled after a pi...

Страница 104: ...tting the File Numbers You can reset your file numbers 1 Select NUMBER RESET press and the settings screen appears Using or select ON and press either or the MENU SET button The setting is completed I...

Страница 105: ...dia type to have priority and press either or the MENU SET button The setting is completed and you will return to the Set up menu If you press the setting is invalidated and you return to the Set up m...

Страница 106: ...the REC menu p 59 or the PLAY menu p 97 to select ADD REC you can add sound to still images after they ve been taken For the Always ON Setting ALWAYS You can add sound to every still image you take E...

Страница 107: ...ps The compensation setting can be corrected in the range of 1 5 EV by combining with EXPOSURE in the REC menu When the compensation setting of REC Menu p 51 is 0 9 EV you can adjust compensation betw...

Страница 108: ...ting to on or off If you set it to on this feature lets you take a sequence shot by holding down the shutter button If you are taking photos with the flash make sure that the flash is fully charged be...

Страница 109: ...press The settings screen for each item appears Select the desired mode with or and press either or the MENU SET button to change the setting When the setting is completed press to return to screen 1...

Страница 110: ...UP menu back to their default settings all at one time 1 Select DEFAULT press and a confirmation screen will appear Using or select YES and press the MENU SET button The setting is completed and you...

Страница 111: ...more of available RAM 32MB or more recommended Display 32 000 colors or more resolution of 640 480 pixels or more Others CD ROM drive USB port standard equipped 2 Macintosh OS Mac OS 9 0 9 2 Mac OS X...

Страница 112: ...nnect the camera and PC using the USB cable Please use only the USB cable supplied with the camera While the camera is connected to your PC the camera is inoperable While connected to your PC do not d...

Страница 113: ...y using the AC adapter sold separately AC 8U AC 8E AC 8GB see P 11 for details is recommended 1 Turn on the PC power and start Windows 2 After connecting your camera and PC with USB cable p 112 turn O...

Страница 114: ...ssumed to be drive D Use a different letter if appropriate The INF file necessary for the install is located in D When searching a different location click Browse 7 Click Next 8 Click Finish The USB d...

Страница 115: ...PC and start up Windows or Mac OS and connect your camera and PC with USB cable p 112 2 If you are using Windows open My Computer and double click the newly created icon removable device If you are u...

Страница 116: ...tant data The protect setting set with this camera is equivalent to the read only attribute of a file Please note that if the attribute of a file is changed using a PC the protect setting set with the...

Страница 117: ...urn on the PC power and start Windows 2 Set the included INSTRUCTION MANUAL CD ROM in the CD ROM drive 3 Click the Start button and select Run 4 Enter D install exe and click OK The above assumes that...

Страница 118: ...installation process will cancel installation In this case perform the installation again However do not restart the PC until all the installations have been completed 7 When all of the software chec...

Страница 119: ...uble click the Minolta icon 3 Double click the Adobe icon 4 Double click the English icon 5 Double click the Acrobat Reader Installer icon 6 Follow the instructions shown on the screen Installing the...

Страница 120: ...AC adapter where the voltage is outside the displayed power supply voltage AC 100V to AC240V Using the Attached Charger BC 500 Please do not use the charger where the voltage is outside the displayed...

Страница 121: ...fety precautions of the product After using the camera If the camera is not to be used for a long period remove the batteries and ensure that the power plug of the AC adapter is disconnected from the...

Страница 122: ...h precision engineering Although the percentage of active pixels is more than 99 98 there may be missing or constantly lit pixels When using the LCD monitor in a cold location the screen may appear da...

Страница 123: ...charged 40 Subject not in the center 34 Subject hard to focus 34 Dirty lens 31 Incorrect distance from the subject 32 LCD brightness adjusted incorrectly 57 85 Finger prints or dirt on the monitor 12...

Страница 124: ...is not adjusted properly 51 107 Flash used with subject too close 40 Exposure correction is not adjusted properly 51 107 Not connected to your PC correctly 112 No image data inserted in the camera 115...

Страница 125: ...compatible Image pickup 1 1 8 inch CCD Total resolution 2690 1994 pixels 5 360 000 pixels Sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100 changeable sensitivity AUTO 50 100 200 400 Lens F 2 8 4 9 f 8 24mm 7 elemen...

Страница 126: ...t LCD color monitor Playback Single frame index playback slide show playback digital zoom playback Erase function Single frame designated frames all frames format LED display Self timer LED viewfinder...

Страница 127: ...s 2 DPOF Digital Print Order Format specified by Canon Inc Kodak Co Ltd Fuji Photo Film Co Ltd and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd is a standard for recording specified information such as the i...

Страница 128: ...Langenhagen Germany Senator Helmken Strasse 1 D 28197 Bremen Germany 365 Route de Saint Germain F 78420 Carrieres Sur Seine France 7 Tanners Drive Blakelands Milton Keynes MK14 5BU England Amalienstra...

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