Minolta Dimage G500 Manuale utente

EINSTRUCTION MANUAL

Getting Started

Please be sure to read this manual before use.

•Test shooting

Be sure to take some test shots before taking important pictures

(such as business or weddings) to make sure that the camera is

working properly.

•Results are not guaranteed

In the unlikely event that a problem arises in shooting or reproducing

pictures due to the camera or memory card used, please understand

that no compensation can be made.

•Be aware of Copyright

Any pictures that you take of existing images may be used for

personal use only. Copyright law prohibits the use of pictures without

the permission of the rightful owner. Also, please note that some

occasions of the performing arts, demonstrations and exhibitions

may restrict photography even for the purpose of personal enjoyment.

Caution for Extended Camera Use:

The camera body may become 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 with it.

About trademarks

•Minolta, The essentials of imaging, and DiMAGE are trademarks

or registered trademarks of Minolta Co., Ltd.

•Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows XP, Windows 2000

Professional and Windows Me are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

•Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime and Power PC are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the

U.S. and other countries.

•All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective owners.

*The illustrations in this guide are for the purpose of explanation

and may differ from the actual design of your camera.

*You can also order a digital print at a photo lab (except for some

labs) such as a traditional photofinishing service. For detailed

information, please contact your photo lab.

Important Safety Precautions ................................................ 6

Preparation

Necessary Accessories ......................................................... 11

Names of Parts ...................................................................... 14

Camera Body ....................................................................... 14

Operation Buttons ............................................................... 16

Attaching the Strap ............................................................... 17

Preparing the Power Supply ................................................ 18

Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack ................................. 18

Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack ................................. 19

Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately) .................... 22

Inserting/Removing Cards ................................................... 24

Turning the Power 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 with Focus Lock ................................................... 34

Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor .............................. 35

Selecting the Shooting Mode .............................................. 38

AUTO (Auto Flash) .............................................................. 40

Red-Eye Reduction ...................................................... 40

Fill-In ............................................................................. 41

Slow-Sync ..................................................................... 41

Off (Flash Override) ...................................................... 41

Macro-photo Mode ....................................................... 42

Distant View Mode ........................................................ 42

Self-Timer Mode ........................................................... 43

Fixed focus mode ................................................................ 43

Advanced Shooting

Using the REC Menu ............................................................. 44

Setting with the REC (DETAILS) Menu .............................. 44

Contents

Contents (Cont’d)

Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and

Compression Ratios ..................................................... 46

Shooting Movies .................................................................. 49

Adjusting Exposure Compensation..................................... 51

Adjusting White Balance ..................................................... 52

Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes ................................ 54

Taking Monochrome Pictures.............................................. 55

Using the Digital Zoom ........................................................ 56

Adjusting the Brightness and Color of the LCD Monitor .... 57

Making Voice Memos .......................................................... 58

Using After Recording ......................................................... 59

Changing slow shutter speed.............................................. 61

Taking photograph in manual exposure mode ................... 62

Setting up image quality ...................................................... 64

Selecting the Set-up Menu .................................................. 66

Setting with 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 After Recording image ............. 73

Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom) ................... 74

Using the Quick-view Function ........................................... 75

Erasing the Playback Image ................................................. 76

Advanced Playback/Erasing

Using the PLAY Menu ........................................................... 77

Viewing Multiple Pages at Once (Index Playback) ............. 78

Copying an Image ............................................................... 79

Erasing Unwanted Images .................................................. 82

Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness and Color ..................... 85

Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF) .................. 86

Reducing Image Size (Resizing) ........................................ 90

Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images ... 91

Moving the Image Data to Another Memory Card .............. 94

Contents (Cont’d)

Playing a Slide Show .......................................................... 97

Using the After Recording Function .................................... 97

Selecting the Set-up Menu .................................................. 97

Advanced Operations

Using the Set-up Menu ........................................................ 98

Formatting a Memory Card ................................................. 99

REC Menu Settings ........................................................... 100

Quick View Settings........................................................... 100

Make so the Image Information is not displayed .............. 101

Setting the Operation Sounds ........................................... 102

Adjusting the Date and Time ............................................. 103

Setting the Self-timer Delay Time ..................................... 103

Setting 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 Settings .......................................... 110

Connecting to your PC

Connecting to your PC ........................................................ 111

Operating Environments ................................................... 111

Connecting with a USB cable ........................................... 112

Installing software and downloading images ................. 113

Installing USB Driver Software ......................................... 113

Downloading (transferring) Images ................................... 115

Using Windows .................................................................. 117

Using Macintosh ................................................................ 119

Others

When Carrying the Camera Overseas ............................... 120

Care and Storage ................................................................. 121

Troubleshooting .................................................................. 123

Main Specifications ............................................................. 125

Important Safety Precautions

This product has been designed with safety in mind; however, please

read the following display marks, warnings and cautions for its correct

usage.

The following warning and caution symbols are to prevent damage to

the user, other persons and property.

Definitions of the symbols

The following categories explain the degree 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

This symbol indicates that misuse may result in bodily injury

or physical damage.

The following categories explain the contents to be

followed using symbols.

This symbol indicates that the content requires caution

when performed.

This symbol indicates that the content is prohibited.

This symbol indicates that the content must always be

followed.

Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)

Warning

Should any of the following occur, stop using the product

immediately. Remove the batteries from the unit and

disconnect the AC adapter. If using the AC adapter,

disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.

Consult the dealer from whom you bought the product for

further assistance.

Continued use of the product may result in fire or electrical

shock.

•If you notice any abnormality such as smoke or an

abnormal smell, or if the camera becomes extremely hot.

•If liquid gets inside the camera.

•If any foreign object gets inside the camera.

Do not dismantle, modify or 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.

Fire, electrical shock and/or malfunction of the unit may occur

if internal parts are exposed to water or other liquids.

Do not drop or insert metal objects or combustible items

inside the camera.

Fire, electrical shock and/or malfunction of the unit may occur

as a result of metal objects, etc. getting inside the camera.

Do not use the camera while driving.

May cause traffic accidents.

When using the camera while walking, pay attention to the

road surface, surroundings, etc.

Do not use the camera on unstable ground.

Serious injury and even death may occur as a result

especially when falling from high places.

Warning

Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)

Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder.

Loss of or impaired eyesight may result.

Do not touch the metal parts on the camera during thunder

and lighting.

Death may occur if lighting strikes the camera.

Do not use AC adapters other than those specified.

Fire may occur as a result of AC adapters other than those

specified being used.

Do not dismantle, short-circuit, coat (solder, etc.), apply

heat, apply pressure (with nail, etc.) to the battery, or throw

into a fire. Furthermore, do not 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

source.

Malfunction of internal parts may occur from concentrated

rays of light. Using the camera in such conditions may cause

short circuits and breakdown of insulation, resulting in

overheating and/or fire.

Take care not to get fingers caught in the battery/card cover.

Personal injury may occur as a result.

When using the camera inside an airplane, follow the

directions of the airline company.

Electric waves emitted from the camera may affect airplane

cockpit instruments.

Do not use the flash near eyes.

Eye injury may occur as a result.

Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)

Caution

When taking a picture, wipe off the flash surface and be

careful not to cover the flash.

If the flash surface is dirty or you take a shot with the flash

covered, it is possible for the flash surface quality or color to

change, due to the high temperature of the flash.

Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteries.

The battery may heat, damage or leak if the polarity is not

correct, possibly causing skin burns and/or personal injury

as a result.

Do not use batteries which have become soiled with oil or

sweat.

If soiled, wipe the contacts with a dry cloth before use.

When cleaning or carrying 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 temperature may become extremely high.

Fire and/or damage to the unit may occur.

•Within the reach of children.

The strap may wrap around the neck causing strangulation,

or accessories such as batteries, Memory Card, etc. may

be swallowed.

•Unstable surfaces such as on an unstable table or an

angled surface.

Camera dropping on the head or other body parts may not

only cause personal injury but malfunction of the unit as

well.

•Alocation exposed to lampblack, steam, high humidity,

dust or vibration.

If dust or liquid enters the camera or if the internal parts

are damaged by strong vibration, overheating, fire or

electrical shock may occur as a result.

Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d)

Caution

Remove the batteries when the camera will not be used

for an extended period.

Do not use force when operating the camera.

The camera may become damaged, causing personal injury

as a result.

Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod.

About battery fluid leakage

•Should battery fluid leaks ever come into contact with

hands or clothing, wash immediately with water.

•Loss of eyesight may occur if battery fluid enters the

eye. In such case, do not rub the eye. Immediately flush

the eye with water and seek medical attention.

About the LCD monitor

•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 and is superior in sharpness and picture quality. Due to

the nature of liquid crystals, however, there may be missing or

constantly lit pixels on the monitor. This is not a malfunction of the

unit.

•If the LCD monitor becomes damaged for some reason, take care to

prevent personal injury from broken glass, etc. Furthermore, take

care that liquid crystals do not touch the skin or enter the eyes or

mouth.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product may expose you to

lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer,

and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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