User manual MINOLTA DIMAGE S404

[. . . ] 9224-2781-11 H-A201 E INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before February, 2002. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual. [. . . ] ~ 16. 4 ft. ) Flash range (telephoto) 0. 9m ~ 3. 0m (3. 0 ft. ~ 13. 8 ft. ) At the wide-angle lens position, when using the flash with subjects closer than 1m (3ft), vignetting can occur. A slight shadow or shading may be apparent at the bottom of a horizontal image. 57 MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING FULL-TIME AF With full-time AF active, the autofocus systems continually focuses to keep the monitor image sharp. This also reduces the autofocusing time when taking pictures. Full-time AF can be activated in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. When the monitor is turned off or when the camera is set to manual focus, full-time AF is disabled. Turning the full-time AF function off can help conserve battery power. METERING MODES The icons indicating both metering modes are displayed on the monitor only. The metering mode is set in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. Multi-segment metering uses 270 segments to measure luminance and colour. This data is combined with distance information to calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering system will give accurate worry-free exposures in almost all situations. Spot metering uses a small area within the image to calculate the exposure. When this mode is selected, the LCD monitor will automatically activate if off and a small circle will appear in the middle of the live image indicating the measuring area. The spot allows precise exposure measurements of a particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or dark areas within the scene. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the spot-metering mode will remain active. LCD monitor Data panel ­ Multi-segment Spot metering 58 EXPOSURE BRACKETING In multi-function recording mode, the bracketing increment can be changed in three steps: 0. 3 Ev, 0. 5 Ev, 1. 0 Ev. The larger the number, the greater the difference in exposure between the images in the bracketed series. For information on the bracketing drive mode, see page 36. The bracketing increment can be changed in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50). DIGITAL ZOOM AND IMAGE SIZE The digital zoom doubles the lens magnification (p. The digital zoom can be disabled in the custom 1 section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. When an image is taken with the digital zoom, the final image size depends on the image-size setting on the camera. 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. [. . . ] Images protected by copyright can only be used under the provisions within the copyright laws. 111 CARE AND STORAGE BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS OR JOURNEYS · Check the camera's operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. · Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction. QUESTIONS AND SERVICE · If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. · Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility. 112 The following marks may be found on the product: This mark certifies that this camera meets the requirements concerning interference causing equipment regulations in Japan. This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). [. . . ]