User manual KONICA MINOLTA XG-1

[. . . ] Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer. Minolta DiMAGE S404 digital camera AA alkaline batteries (set of four) Neck strap NS-DG304 Lens cap LF-236 16MB CompactFlash card AV cable AVC-100 USB cable USB-600 DiMAGE software CD-ROM ArcSoft PhotoImpression CD-ROM DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility instruction manual (PDF) Camera manual (PDF) Quick Reference Guide Warranty card Because the performance of alkaline batteries with digital cameras is low, the use of Ni-MH batteries is recommended. Although alkaline batteries are supplied with this product, its performance will be limited; only use alkaline batteries for test photographs or when Ni-MH batteries, the Minolta external battery pack, or the AC adapter are not available. [. . . ] The controller function will automatically switch to the zoom. Press the controller to switch between focus and zoom (1). The active function is highlighted in blue (2). 1 2 Use the up/down keys of the controller to zoom or focus. Focus distance from the CCD. 56 CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Five camera sensitivity settings can be selected: Auto, 64, 100, 200, and 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Camera sensitivity is set in the basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 64 and 320. When the flash is activated and camera sensitivity is set to auto, the ISO value is set between ISO 64 and 200. When any other setting than auto is used, "ISO" will appear on the data panel, and "ISO" and the set value will be displayed on the monitor. Photographers can select a specific sensitivity setting. As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles. Like grain in silver-halide film that increases with speed, noise increases with sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO setting of 64 will have the least noise and 400 will have the most noise. An ISO setting of 400 will allow the camera to be hand-held in low-light conditions without the need of a flash. FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY The flash range is measured from the CCD. The image is trimmed and then the total number of pixels are recalculated to produce an image with a pixel resolution shown in the chart. 2272 X 1704 Size of recorded image 1024 X 768 Image size setting 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 640 X 480 640 X 480 59 MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING IMAGE CONTROL COLOUR, SHARPNESS, CONTRAST, & SATURATION Changes in colour, sharpness, contrast, and saturation can be made using the custom 2 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. These imaging controls give photographers the ability to maximize the image information at the scene. For example, if a scene is too contrasty, information can be lost in the shadows and highlights; decreasing the contrast will bring out more detail. Any changes made with these functions are applied to the live image on the monitor. The colour mode, sharpness, contrast, and colour saturation levels must be set before the image is recorded. If sharpness, contrast, or colour saturation is set to any setting other than normal, an icon will be displayed indicating an increase (+) or decrease (­) in the quality selected. Turning the camera off will High not reset these functions; they must be manually contrast reset using the menu. scene Unlike the display on a computer, changes made After compensation (­) with sharpness, contrast, and colour saturation may be difficult to see on the LCD monitor. However, when viewed with imaging software, the changes will be evident. Colour mode Sharpness Contrast Colour saturation To select between 24-bit colour and 8-bit monochrome images. To accent or soften details in an image in three levels: hard (+), normal, and soft (­). To increase or decrease the contrast of the scene in three levels: high (+), normal, and low (­). [. . . ] When the camera reaches normal operating temperature, the display will function normally. · If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth. COPYRIGHT · TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc. , is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. [. . . ]