User manual MINOLTA CAPTURE A1

[. . . ] E 9222-7301-11 SY-A307/ME-0308 INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before installing DiMAGE Capture software, read the data-transfer section in the camera manual. This section details how to connect the camera to a computer using the USB cable. The examples in this manual assume the camera is connected to the computer with a USB cable as described in the camera manual. This instruction manual does not provide instruction in the basic operation of personal computers, or the basic operation of Windows operating systems; refer to the manuals supplied with the computer. [. . . ] Placing the mouse cursor over this button acts the same as pressing the camera's shutter-release button partway down and activates the autofocus and autoexposure system; the edge of the button turns green. Click the button to take a picture, see page 20. For the detail of each operation, refer to the camera's manual. 10 SETTINGS FOCUS MODES One of three focus modes can be selected: Flex Focus Point (FFP), Single-shot AF (AF-S), or Manual focus (MF). Flex Focus Point (FFP) The focus point can move anywhere inside the focusing area. When FFP is on, the focus point mark appears in the live image. Move the mouse cursor freely over the focusing area. The focus point mark moves to the point you clicked. After setting, the focus point mark remains. Move the mouse cursor over the release button and take the picture. Focusing area QUICK RELEASE Quick release can be used with the Flex Focus Point. When active, set the focus point mark by left-clicking on the live image, and rightclick to release the shutter. Select the desired delay time from the self-timer item. Click "OK" to close the window. Click the release button to begin the countdown. Interval The interval mode makes a series of images over a period of time. If MF (manual focus) is set in DiMAGE Capture, also set the camera's focus-mode switch to MF. Select the length of the interval between frames and the number of frames in the series. Length of the interval can be selected from 2 - 60 minutes (3-60 minutes when the quality is TIFF or RAW). Total interval series cannot exceed 24 hours. Press the Start button to start the interval. Length of the interval Number of frames Start button Using Interval with DiMAGE Capture Your computer may not be able to record using the interval drive mode even if the system requirements are met. Actual performance depends on the design specifications and system environment of the computer. The following recommendations may improve the performance of your computer while using the interval drive mode: 1) Close all other applications when using DiMAGE Capture. 3) Only use the Extra Fine, Fine, or Standard image-quality settings. 4) Set the image size to 2080x1560, 1600x1200, or 640x480. 13 During the interval series, the screeen on the right will appear on the computer. The camera will stop recording when the number of frames set has been taken, when the hard disk is full, or when the battery has been exhausted. [. . . ] The edge of the release button glows green while the image is being recorded. Wait until the glow turns off before capturing another image. · The shutter cannot be released, and pictures cannot be saved if the hard disk is full. 20 TAKING PICTURES / PREFERENCES PREFERENCES PREFERENCES WINDOW When Preferences button is clicked in the main window, Preferences windows will appear. Close button File destination view (p. 22) Instant playback Self-timer delay (p. [. . . ]