Konica Minolta X21 instruction manual Focus Signals, Special Focusing Situations

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FOCUS SIGNALS

This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not.

Focus confirmed - the LCD monitor focus signal is white. Focus is locked.

Cannot focus - the LCD monitor focus signal is red.

Focus signal

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. In these situations the focus- lock function (p. 26) can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture.

The subject is too dark. The subject in the focus frame is low in contrast.

Two subjects at differ-

 

The subject is near a

ent distances overlap

 

very bright object or

in the focus frame.

 

area.

 

 

 

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Contents Page Before YOU Begin For Proper and Safe USE For Proper and Safe USE Page For Proper and Safe USE Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables Table of Contents LCD monitor display recording mode Self-portrait mirror Setup menu 104 Names of Parts Page Inserting the Batteries Getting UP and RunningAuto Power OFF BATTERY-CONDITION IndicatorAC Adapter Sold Separately Attaching the Strap Installing and Removing a Memory Card About Memory Cards Setting the Date and Time Camera notes Handling the Camera Setting the Camera to Record ImagesShooting tips Using the Zoom Lens CAMERA-SHAKE Warning LCD Monitor Display BasicFocus and exposure Basic Recording OperationFocus Range Focus LockSpecial Focusing Situations Focus SignalsFlash Signals Flash Range Automatic Operation LCD Monitor Display Recording Mode SELF-PORTRAIT Mirror SINGLE-FRAME Playback Display Playback Basic OperationDeleting Single Images Viewing ImagesLCD Monitor Display Playback Mode Enlarged Playback Navigating the Main Recording Menu LCD Monitor Display AdvancedCtrl func Off Auto reset Date imprint Flash Modes Page Drive Modes Self-timer Continuous advance Multi frame White Balance Image Quality Frame Counter and Memory Card Capacity Exposure Compensation Color Modes Portrait Adding a frame or border Special EffectsCreating side-by-side images Navigating the Advanced Recording Menu AdjustmentsSetup Controller Customization Auto Reset Date Imprinting Digital Zoom Folder Name File Number # MemoryInstant Playback Movie Recording Navigating the Main Movie Recording Menu 320x240 Playing Back Movies Playback Advanced OperationNavigating the Main Playback Menu Navigating the Advanced Playback Menu Setup Menu Options in the Playback ModeMove Sel Enter FRAME-SELECTION ScreenDeleting Image Files Deleting a single imageDeleting multiple or all images Locking Image Files Locking a single imageLocking multiple or all images Adding to Favorites Viewing Favorites Rotate Slide Show About Dpof Creating a Dpof Print OrderCreating a print order for a single image Creating print order for multiple images Cancel To delete the Dpof file AllDate Printing Ordering AN Index PrintMail Copy Setup Menu Navigating the Setup Menu LCDbrightness Format Reset default Language English Menu options in the setup mode YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Formatting Memory Cards LCD Monitor BrightnessReset Default Language Audio SignalsShutter Signal Focus SignalTransfer Mode Date and TimeDate Format System Requirements DATA-TRANSFER ModeConnecting the Camera to a Computer Page Automatic Installation Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SEManual installation DATA-TRANSFER Mode Quicktime System Requirements Auto Power OFF DATA-TRANSFER ModeDrive Icon Memory Card Folder OrganizationCamera Notes Disconnecting the Camera from a Computer Windows 98 / 98 Second EditionWindows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP Macintosh Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition Changing the Memory Card DATA-TRANSFER ModeNumber of prints in the print run are displayed as well Navigating the PictBridge Menu Printing Notes Sizes Batch printIndex print Paper sizePrinting Dpof Files Appendix Problem Symptom Cause Solution Removing the Driver Software Windows Storage CleaningCare and Storage Camera careMemory cards BatteriesBefore important events and journeys Copyright Operating temperatures and conditionsQuestions and service LCD monitor careCCD Technical Specifications1600 X 1200 Standard image quality, no instant play MS-B404