Konica Minolta S414 AUTO-RECORDING Mode, Setting the Camera to Record Images Automatically

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AUTO-RECORDING MODE

BASIC OPERATION

This section covers the basic operation of this camera. Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to the other sections in the manual.

The sophisticated technology employed in the auto-recording mode frees the photographer from complicated camera settings to be able to simply concentrate on the subject and composition. Although automated, the camera’s operation can be changed to meet various conditions as well as to suit personal shooting preferences.

Minolta History

Innovation and creativity has always been a driving force behind Minolta products. The Electro-zoom X was purely an exercise in camera design. It was unveiled at Photokina in Germany in 1966.

The Electro-zoom X was an electronically controlled aperture-priority mechanical SLR with a built-in 30 - 120mm f/3.5 zoom lens giv- ing twenty 12 X 17mm images on a roll of 16mm film. The shutter-release button and battery chamber are located in the grip. Only a few prototypes were built making it one of Minolta’s rarest cameras.

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY

Turn the mode dial to automatic recording (1); all camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring beautiful results effortlessly.

While many of the camera’s systems in this mode are automatic, the camera’s operation can be optimized to different subjects very simply with the digital subject program button (p. 28). The flash mode (p. 30) and drive mode (p. 32) can also be changed. Image size and quality can be set on the auto-recording mode menu (p. 42).

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Exposure mode	Program	Fixed
Metering mode	Multi-segment	Fixed
Camera sensitivity (ISO)	Auto	Fixed
Flash mode	Auto flash	Can be changed*
Focus area	Wide focus area	Fixed
Focus control	Autofocus	Fixed
Drive mode	Single-frame advance	Can be changed*
Exposure compensation	0.0	Can be adjusted*
Color mode	Natural Color	Fixed
White balance	Auto	Fixed

*Changes to the flash or drive mode will reset when the mode dial is turned to another position. Adjustments made with exposure compensation will be reset to 0.0 when the camera is turned off or changed to another mode.

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Contents Page Before YOU Begin For Proper and Safe USEExplosion or fire Table of Contents 100 Camera Body Mode Dial ViewfinderLCD Monitor Display Attaching the Neck Strap and Lens CAPBattery Condition Indicator Auto Power SaveChanging Batteries External Power Supplies Sold Separately Changing the Compactflash CardSetting the Date and Time ControllerAUTO-RECORDING Mode Setting the Camera to Record Images AutomaticallyUsing the Zoom Lens Handling the CameraBasic Recording Operation Focus Signals Special Focusing SituationsFocus Lock Focus RangeDIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM Button Flash Modes Flash Range AUTO-RECORDING Mode Flash SignalsCAMERA-SHAKE Warning SELF-TIMER Drive ModesN g l e f r a m e advance Remote Control Sold Separately Continuous AdvanceSize 2272 X 1600 X 1280 X 640 X Fine Standard Economy Display Button Recording Mode BracketingSINGLE-FRAME Playback and Histogram Display Viewing and Deleting ImagesDisplay Button Playback Enlarged PlaybackNavigating the AUTO-RECORDING Mode Menu BasicImage Size and Image Quality Voice Memo Date ImprintingDigital Zoom Instant PlaybackTo store an image during playback To delete an imageWhat is AN EV? What is a STOP? Exposure CompensationStops As much light MULTI-FUNCTION Recording Mode Autofocus Areas and ControlNavigating the MULTI-FUNCTION Recording Mode Menu CustomExposure Modes ProgramAperture priority a Manual exposure MBulb Exposures Focus ModesPreset White Balance White BalanceCustom White Balance Automatic White BalanceCamera Sensitivity ISO Flash Range and Camera SensitivityFULL-TIME AF Metering ModesColor Mode SharpnessContrast FilterShort Guide to Photography Recording Movies with the IR Remote Control RC-3 Movie RecordingViewing Movies Playing Back Voice MemosNavigating the PLAYBACK-MODE Menu FRAME-SELECTION Screen Viewing Images on a TelevisionPlay Mark frames Select Confirm Enter Deleting Files Locking FilesChanging the Index Playback Format Slide Show Slide Enter show All frames Playback Marked FramesDuration 1 60s Repeat Yes / No Canceling a Dpof Print Order About DpofCreating a Dpof Print Order Ordering AN Index PrintCopying Images Setup Mode Navigating the Setup MenuDisplay Mode LCD Monitor BrightnessFormatting Compactflash Cards LanguageAudio Signals VolumeFile Number # Memory Select FolderResetting the Camera Date and Time SettingDate Format Video OutputConnecting the Camera to a Computer System RequirementsConnecting to Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition Automatic InstallationManual Installation Drive Icon Compactflash Card Folder OrganizationDisconnecting the Camera from the Computer Windows 98 / 98 Second EditionWindows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP MacintoshTroubleshooting Auto Power Save DATA-TRANSFER ModeWindows 98 and 98 Second Edition Problem Symptom Cause Solution Problem SymptomCause About NI-MH BatteriesRemoving the Driver Software Windows Care and StorageLCD Monitor Care Technical Specifications CCDUniversal Copyright Convention Minolta Hong Kong LimitedAbout NI-MH Batteries OM NI-MH-BATTERIER