ECAMERA INSTRUCTION MANUAL
NAMES OF PARTS- 9 -Viewfinder *Digital magnification buttonExposure-compensation/Lock buttonFlash-mode/Delete buttonShutter-release buttonStrap eyelet
SELECTING THE PRINT METHOD (DPOF) - CONT’D- 99 -Press the display/ENTER button.• A confirmation screen will appear.Press the or button tohighlight “YE
- 100 -SETUP MODE
- 101 -SETUP MODE MENUSThe SETUP Mode Menus allow you to initialise a CF card and to set the brightness ofthe LCD monitor, time that an Auto Power Off
SETUP MODE MENUS - CONT’D- 102 -To Display the Setup Mode MenusTurn the Function dial to SETUP.Move the lens cover slide to toopen the lens cover.Or,
- 103 -SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITORSet the brightness of the LCD monitor.This setting is applicable for both REC mode and PLAY mode.Turn
SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR- 104 -Press the or button tohighlight the desired brightness.• The brightness will change as follows:BRIGHTN
- 105 -FORMATTING A COMPACT FLASH CARDFormatting a compact flash card removes all protected and unprotected images fromthe card.The standard accessory
FORMATTING A COMPACT FLASH CARD - CONT’D- 106 -Press the display/ENTER button.• A confirmation screen will appear.Press the or button tohighlight “YES
- 107 -SETTING THE AUTO POWER-OFF TIMESet the Auto power-off time - time that an Auto power-off feature will activate.If no action is taken (no button
SETTING THE AUTO POWER-OFF TIME - CONT’D- 108 -Press the or button tohighlight desired time.• The auto power-off time will change asfollows:30MIN (30
NAMES OF PARTS - CONT’D- 10 -VIEWFINDERBOTTOM OF BODYBattery/card-chamber door Tripod socketFocus frameFocus lamp (green)Glows: Focus confirmedBlinks
- 109 -SETTING THE DATE/TIMEThis camera records the date and time an image was captured. For your reference,set the date and time accurately.Turn the
SETTING THE DATE/TIME - CONT’D- 110 -Press the or button tohighlight the desired style.• The style (the order of year, month, and day)will change as f
SETTING THE DATE/TIME - CONT’D- 111 -Press the display/ENTER buttonas many times as required tohighlight the value to bechanged.• Press the display/EN
SETTING THE DATE/TIME - CONT’D- 112 -When the Minute value has beenchanged, press thedisplay/ENTER button.• The internal clock begins operation and th
SETTING THE DATE/TIME - CONT’D- 113 -When the DATE (Year, Month, Day, and theirOrder) do not need to be changed, highlight“TIME” at the step 3 and pre
RETURNING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS- 114 -Default settingImage Quality (P. 51) STD. (Standard)Image Size (P. 54) FULLWhite Balance (P. 58) AUTOSharpness
RETURNING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS- 115 -Turn the Function dial to SETUP.Move the lens cover slide to toopen the lens cover.Or, move the lens cover s
VIDEO OUT- 116 -It is possible to view images in the camera on your television. This camera has avideo out terminal which allows you to connect the ca
- 117 -APPENDIX
TROUBLESHOOTING- 118 -Problem Cause SolutionThe camera will not take apicture.The camera is off.Move the lens cover slideto .When the camera is inPLAY
NAMES OF PARTS - CONT’D- 11 -DATA PANELThe following diagram shows all items displayed to aid the explanation.Exposure-compensation indicatorBattery-c
TROUBLESHOOTING- 119 -Problem Cause SolutionNo image appears on theLCD monitor.The camera is not turnedon.Move the lens cover slideto , then press an
TROUBLESHOOTING - CONT’D- 120 -Problem Cause SolutionUsing flash, the picture istoo dark.The subject is beyond theflash range.Be aware of the flashran
TROUBLESHOOTING - CONT’D- 121 -Problem Cause SolutionThe camera will notfunction normally.Remove the batteries after opening the card slot/battery-cha
CARE AND STORAGE- 122 -Operating Temperatures and Conditions• This camera has been designed for use from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).• Never leave the
CARE AND STORAGE- 123 -Safety and Handling for Compact Flash Cards• Read and follow the instructions that accompanied the compact flash card.• The fol
CARE AND STORAGE - CONT’D- 124 -Cleaning• If the camera or lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera orlens comes in
- 125 -TECHNICAL DETAILSContinued on Next PageCamera TypeFixed focal length, removable recording media type digital camera with LCD monitor,built-in f
TECHNICAL DETAILS - CONT’D- 126 -Exposure ControlProgrammed AEMetering: Center weighted TTL metering by CCDMetering range: EV 5 to 16Shutter speed: 1/
TECHNICAL DETAILS - CONT’D- 127 -InterfaceUSB (Universal Serial Bus)Video output: NTSC or PAL composite video signalPower sourcePower: AA-sized alkali
- 128 -MEMO
GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY- 12 -PREPARATION - See pages 18 - 25 for detailed informationInsert the compact flash card.Insert the batteries.RECORDING -
- 129 -MEMO
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GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY- 13 -Press the shutter-release buttonpart-way down.• The green focus lamp will glow if focus isconfirmed.• The orange flash
GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY - CONT’D- 14 -PLAY - See pages 65 - 70 for detailed informationPress the or button toscroll through the images.Turn the Fun
GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY - CONT’D- 15 -DELETING IMAGES - See pages 78 - 83 for detailed informationPress the or button tohighlight “YES”.According t
- 16 -PREPARATION
- 17 -ATTACHING THE HAND STRAPPut the other end of the strapthrough the small loop.Insert the smaller loop of thestrap through the strap eyelet.
INSERTING BATTERIES- 18 -Open the battery/card-chamberdoor by sliding it in the directionindicated, then open the door.When replacing the batteries,mo
- 1 -Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge 2300.Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all of itsfeatures
INSERTING BATTERIES - 19 -Fold the battery/card-chamberdoor down and slide it slightlytoward the front of the camera.Then, while using a downwardpress
INSERTING BATTERIES - CONT’D- 20 -Full-Battery symbol ---Each time the camera is turned on, the battery-condition indicator will briefly appear in the
INSERTING BATTERIES - CONT’D- 21 -Auto Power OffTo save battery power, this camera will shut down if it is not operated for more than 3minutes.To rest
INSERTING BATTERIES - CONT’D- 22 -Using the AC Adapter (Sold Separately)Use of the AC Adapter (optional accessory) allows the camera to receive power
- 23 -COMPACT FLASH CARDYour camera requires a compact flash card to be inserted before capturing images.Always turn off the camera before inserting o
COMPACT FLASH CARD - CONT’D- 24 -Fold the battery/card-chamberdoor down and slide it slightlytoward the front of the camera.Then, while using a downwa
COMPACT FLASH CARD - CONT’D- 25 -Fold the battery/card-chamberdoor down and slide it slightlytoward the front of the camera.Then, while using a downwa
- 26 -TAKING PICTURES
- 27 -BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURETurn the Function dial to .Press the display/ENTER buttonto turn on the LCD monitor ifdesired.Continued on Next PageCe
BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE - CONT’D- 28 -Press the shutter-release buttonpart-way down.• Focus and exposure will be determined andlocked.• The green fo
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE- 2 -Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.WARNINGBatteries may become hot or explode due to
BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE - CONT’D- 29 -REC (Record) Mode Screen (LCD monitor)REC:Single-frame advanceBURST:Continuous driveTIMER:Self-timer/Remote-co
FOCUS- 30 -This digital camera has a precise, high-speed autofocusing system.FOCUS LAMP/NO FOCUS INDICATORWhen the shutter-release button is pressedpa
FOCUS- 31 -Continued on Next PageSPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONSSome scenes or subjects are difficult for the autofocus system to lock on to. Whenthe focu
FOCUS - CONT’D- 32 -FOCUS HOLDSubjects outside the focus frame or LCD monitor center may not be in focus. Usefocus hold to ensure accurate focusing.Pl
- 33 -BUILT-IN FLASHContinued on Next PageWhen the camera is turned on, the flash is automatically set to autoflash. The otherflash modes can be set b
BUILT-IN FLASH - CONT’D- 34 -FLASH RANGETo ensure proper exposure, make sure your subject is positioned within the flashrange.ISO - Normal setting 0.6
BUILT-IN FLASH - CONT’D- 35 -• When you press the button, the flashmodes will change as follows:• When you press the button, the flashmodes will cha
BURST IMAGE CAPTURE- 36 -Burst image capture is similar to the motor drive or continuous-drive mode on conven-tional cameras. This digital camera will
BURST IMAGE CAPTURE- 37 -Frame the picture as instructedin “BASIC RECORDINGPROCEDURE”, steps 4 and 5.• The built-in flash does not operate in Burstima
SELF-TIMER / REMOTE CONTROL- 38 -The self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately 10 seconds afteryou press the shutter-release
- 3 -BEFORE YOU BEGINCheck the packing list before you begin. If some parts are missing, contact yourcamera dealer or a Minolta Service Facility liste
SELF-TIMER / REMOTE CONTROL- 39 -Press the shutter-release buttonall-the-way down to start thetimer.• The self-timer lamp on the front of thecamera wi
SELF-TIMER / REMOTE CONTROL - CONT’D- 40 -The IR Remote Control RC-3 (optional accessory) allows remote camera operation upto 5m (3.28 ft.) away.REMOT
SELF-TIMER / REMOTE CONTROL - CONT’D- 41 -Arrange the camera and subjectpositions, and compose yourpicture.Point the emitter window towardthe remote-c
DIGITAL MAGNIFICATION [REC MODE]- 42 -In REC mode, press the digitalmagnification button.• When the digital magnification button ispressed, the LCD mo
DIGITAL MAGNIFICATION [REC MODE]- 43 -Press the shutter-release buttonall-the-way down to take picture.• The digital magnification still remains after
MACRO- 44 -The Macro Photography function allows you to fill the frame with a business-card sizeobject. The minimum focus distance in Macro is 0.3m (0
MACRO- 45 -While looking at the LCDmonitor, frame your picture.• For best results, steady the camera on astable surface or use a tripod.Press the shut
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION- 46 -In REC mode, press theexposure-compensation/lockbutton.• The currently set exposure compensationvalue appears in the body d
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION- 47 -Press the exposure-compensation/lock button orpress the shutter-release buttonpart-way down.• will remain in the data panel
- 48 -RECORD MODE MENUS
TABLE OF CONTENTS- 4 -FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE...2BEFORE YOU BEGIN ...
- 49 -RECORD MODE MENUSThe Record Mode Menus allow you to change the default settings for image capturing,like Image Quality and Image Size settings.R
RECORD MODE MENUS- 50 -To Display the Record Mode MenusTurn the Function dial to , ,or .Move the lens cover slide to toopen the lens cover.• The cam
- 51 -SELECTING IMAGE QUALITYSelect the image quality before recording the image. This digital camera supports fourimage quality modes, super-fine (S.
SELECTING IMAGE QUALITY- 52 -Press the display/ENTER button.• The currently set image quality will behighlighted.Press the or button tohighlight desir
SELECTING IMAGE QUALITY- 53 -Image quality may be changed while the capacity of compact flash card remains.One compact flash card may contain images o
SELECTING IMAGE SIZE- 54 -Select the image size before recording the image. The image size is a factor in deter-mining how many images fit onto a comp
SELECTING IMAGE SIZE- 55 -Press the or button tohighlight desired image size.• The image quality will change as follows:FULLHALFPress the display/ENTE
FILE SIZE- 56 -The file size of the image is determined by the selected Image Quality and Image Size.There are four Image Quality (Rate of compression
- 57 -CARD CAPACITYThe number of images that can fit on a compact flash card is determined by the size ofthe card (such as 8MB, 16MB, 32MB or 64MB) an
SELECTING WHITE BALANCE- 58 -White Balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral.The effect is similar to selecti
TABLE OF CONTENTS- 5 -BUILT-IN FLASH ...33FLASH LAMP...
SELECTING WHITE BALANCE- 59 -Press the or button tohighlight the desired whitebalance setting.• The white-balance will change as follows:AUTOPress the
SELECTING SHARPNESS- 60 -There are three sharpness options; HARD, NORMAL, and SOFT.HARD: This option increases the sharpness of the image to be taken.
SELECTING SHARPNESS- 61 -Press the or button tohighlight desired sharpness.• The sharpness will change as follows:HARDNORMALPress the display/ENTER bu
CHANGING ISO SENSITIVITY (GAIN UP MODE)- 62 -The CCD used in this camera has a sensitivity of ISO 85 equivalent when shippedfrom the factory. By setti
CHANGING ISO SENSITIVITY (GAIN UP MODE)- 63 -Press the or button tohighlight the desired ISOsensitivity.• The ISO sensitivity will change as follows:H
- 64 -PLAYING BACK IMAGES(PLAY MODE)
- 65 -PLAY MODE SCREENSPlay Mode Screen (LCD monitor) - Single-frame PlayPlay Mode Screen (LCD monitor) - Index Play123456789PLAY13 / 25X3.0Play Mode
SINGLE-FRAME PLAY- 66 -Press the or button toscroll through the images.• The button scrolls forward, the buttonscrolls backward.Move the lens cover
- 67 -INDEX PLAYIn single-frame Play mode, turnthe Function dial to .• The LCD monitor changes from single-frameplay to index play. The monitor is di
INDEX PLAY - CONT’D- 68 -Turn the Function dial to .• The LCD monitor changes from index play tosingle-frame play.• The image enclosed in the white b
TABLE OF CONTENTS - CONT’D- 6 -PLAYING BACK IMAGES (PLAY MODE)PLAY MODE SCREENSPlay Mode Screen (LCD monitor) - Single-frame Play...
- 69 -DIGITAL MAGNIFICATION [PLAY MODE]Continued on Next PageIn single-frame Play mode, pressthe digital magnification button.• The currently set magn
DIGITAL MAGNIFICATION [PLAY MODE] - CONT’D- 70 -Press the digital magnificationbutton.• If you want to change the magnification,repeat steps 2 and 3.•
- 71 -AUTO-PLAY (SLIDE SHOW)The images can be played back like an automatic slide show.Auto-Play (Slide show) Screen (LCD monitor)4 / 25In PLAY mode,
AUTO-PLAY (SLIDE SHOW) - CONT’D- 72 -Press the or button tohighlight “START”.Press the display/ENTER button.• Auto-Play will start according to theINT
AUTO-PLAY (SLIDE SHOW) - CONT’D- 73 -To Stop Auto-Play (Slide show)While performing Auto-Play(Slide show), press the MENUbutton.• The Auto-Play (Slide
AUTO-PLAY (SLIDE SHOW) - CONT’D- 74 -To Change Auto-Play (Slide show) SettingsCheck that the Function dial isset to , press the MENUbutton.• The Auto
AUTO-PLAY (SLIDE SHOW) - CONT’D- 75 -Press the display/ENTER button.• The interval time you have highlighted at theprevious step will be selected and
AUTO-PLAY (SLIDE SHOW) - CONT’D- 76 -Press the display/ENTER button.• The direction you have highlighted at theprevious step will be selected and set
- 77 -DELETING IMAGES(PLAY MODE)
DELETING A SINGLE IMAGE- 78 -Delete a single, unprotected image from the compact flash card in the camera.As a deleted image cannot be recovered, care
TABLE OF CONTENTS - CONT’D- 7 -SETUP MODESETUP MODE MENUSSETUP MODE MENUS (LCD MONITOR)...101SETUP MODE MENU I
DELETING A SINGLE IMAGE- 79 -Press the or button untilthe desired image appears in theLCD monitor.• The button scrolls forward, the buttonscrolls ba
DELETING A SINGLE IMAGE - CONT’D- 80 -Repeat to if you have otherimages to be deleted.If you want to delete all of the images except the locked (write
- 81 -LOCKING (PROTECTING) IMAGESImportant images can be locked (write-protected) to guard them from accidental dele-tion. Locked (protected) images c
LOCKING (PROTECTING) IMAGES - CONT’D- 82 -Press the or button untilthe desired image appears in theLCD monitor.• The button scrolls forward, the but
LOCKING (PROTECTING) IMAGES - CONT’D- 83 -UNLOCKING (UNPROTECTING) IMAGESDisplay the images for whichlock (write-protect) is to becleared with steps
- 84 -PLAY MODE MENUS
- 85 -PLAY MODE MENUSThe Play Mode Menus allow you to lock (write-protect)/unlock (unprotect) all images,delete all images and select the printing met
DELETING ALL IMAGES- 86 -Delete all recorded images from the compact flash card in the camera.As a deleted image cannot be recovered, care is required
DELETING ALL IMAGES- 87 -Press the display/ENTER button.• A confirmation screen will appear.Press the or button tohighlight “YES”.• To cancel this ope
LOCKING (PROTECTING) ALL IMAGES- 88 -This function locks (protects) all captured images. Stored images that are locked (pro-tected) using this functio
NAMES OF PARTS- 8 -CAMERA BODY* Do not touch.Function dialSelf-timer lampData panelViewfinder window *Flash sensor *DC terminalVideo-out terminalFlash
LOCKING (PROTECTING) ALL IMAGES- 89 -Press the display/ENTER button.• A confirmation screen will appear.Press the or button tohighlight “YES”.• To can
UNLOCKING (UNPROTECTING) ALL IMAGES- 90 -This function unlocks (unprotects) all locked (write-protected) images.In PLAY mode, turn the Functiondial to
UNLOCKING (UNPROTECTING) ALL IMAGES- 91 -Press the display/ENTER button.• A confirmation screen will appear.Press the or button tohighlight “YES”.• To
SELECTING THE PRINT METHOD (DPOF™)- 92 -This camera supports DPOF™ so that you can select the imagesyou want to print and the printing mode to be used
SELECTING THE PRINT METHOD (DPOF)- 93 -Press the or button tohighlight “PRINT”.Press the display/ENTER button.Press the or button tohighlight the desi
SELECTING THE PRINT METHOD (DPOF) - CONT’D- 94 -SELECTING THE IMAGES TO BE PRINTEDSelect the Print Type according to the steps to onpages 92 - 93.Pr
SELECTING THE PRINT METHOD (DPOF) - CONT’D- 95 -Press the or button tomove the cursor under thethumbnail to be printed, thenpress the display/ENTER bu
SELECTING THE PRINT METHOD (DPOF) - CONT’D- 96 -PRINTING ALL IMAGESSelect the Print Type according to the steps to onpages 92 - 93.Press the display
SELECTING THE PRINT METHOD (DPOF) - CONT’D- 97 -Press the display/ENTER button.• A confirmation screen will appear.Press the or button tohighlight “YE
SELECTING THE PRINT METHOD (DPOF) - CONT’D- 98 -CANCELING ALL IMAGESSelect the Print Type according to the steps to onpages 92 - 93.Press the displa
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