Konica Minolta S414 instruction manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 15 and 42. This section of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images.

The basic and advanced auto-recording mode sections cover all the basic functions of the camera in this mode and in the multi-function recording mode. Take time to read these sections before moving on to the multi-function recording mode section. The basic playback section describes how to view images. The other sections can be read as needed.

Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections.

Throughout the text are shooting tips and camera notes. Shooting tips give advice and information on photography and how to use the camera to achieve the best results. Camera notes cover details on camera operation.

Names of parts

10

Camera body

10

Viewfinder

12

Mode dial

12

Data panel

13

LCD monitor display

14

Getting up and running

15

Attaching the neck strap and lens cap

15

Changing batteries

16

Battery condition indicator

17

Auto power save

17

External power supplies (sold separately)

18

Changing the CompactFlash card

18

Setting the date and time

20

Auto-recording mode - basic operation

22

Setting the camera to record images automatically

23

Handling the camera

24

Using the zoom lens

24

Basic recording operation

25

Focus lock

26

Focus range

26

Focus signals

27

Special focusing situations

27

Digital-subject-program button

28

Flash modes

30

Flash range - auto-recording mode

31

Flash signals

31

Camera-shake warning

31

Drive modes

32

Self-timer

33

Remote control (sold separately)

34

Continuous advance

35

Bracketing

36

Display button - recording mode

37

Playback - basic operation

38

Single-frame playback and histogram display

38

Viewing and deleting images

39

Display button - playback

40

Enlarged playback

41

Auto-recording mode - advanced operation

42

Navigating the auto-recording mode menu

42

Image size and image quality

44

Voice memo

46

Date imprinting

47

Digital zoom

48

Instant playback

49

Exposure compensation

50

What is an Ev? What is a stop?

51

Multi-function recording mode

52

Autofocus areas and control

52

Navigating the multi-function recording mode menu

54

Exposure modes

56

Program

56

Aperture priority - A

56

Manual exposure - M

57

Bulb exposures

58

Focus modes

59

White balance

60

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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 CAPAuto Power Save Battery Condition IndicatorChanging Batteries External Power Supplies Sold Separately Changing the Compactflash CardSetting the Date and Time ControllerAUTO-RECORDING Mode Setting the Camera to Record Images AutomaticallyHandling the Camera Using the Zoom LensBasic Recording Operation Focus Signals Special Focusing SituationsFocus Lock Focus RangeDIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM Button Flash Signals Flash Modes Flash Range AUTO-RECORDING ModeCAMERA-SHAKE Warning Drive Modes SELF-TIMERN g l e f r a m e advance Continuous Advance Remote Control Sold SeparatelySize 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 imageExposure Compensation What is AN EV? What is a STOP?Stops 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 Viewing Images on a Television FRAME-SELECTION ScreenPlay Mark frames Select Confirm Enter Locking Files Deleting FilesChanging the Index Playback Format Slide Enter show All frames Playback Marked Frames Slide ShowDuration 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 MacintoshAuto Power Save DATA-TRANSFER Mode TroubleshootingWindows 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
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