Konica Minolta S414 instruction manual Table of Contents

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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