Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 User Manual

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The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 12 and 33. 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.
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.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................10
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................12
Attaching the strap and lens cap.............................................................................................12
Inserting batteries....................................................................................................................13
Battery condition indicator.......................................................................................................14
Auto power save......................................................................................................................14
Connecting the optional AC adapter........................................................................................15
Changing the memory card.....................................................................................................16
Turning on the camera and displays .......................................................................................17
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................18
Setting the menu language .....................................................................................................19
Basic recording ....................................................................................................................................20
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................20
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................20
Recording images automatically..............................................................................................21
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................22
` Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection..........................................................................23
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................24
Focus range.............................................................................................................................24
Focus signals...........................................................................................................................25
Special focusing situations......................................................................................................25
Flash modes............................................................................................................................26
Flash range - auto-recording mode.........................................................................................27
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................27
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button....................................................................................................................................28
Adjusting monitor brightness...................................................................................................28
Digital subject programs..........................................................................................................29
Basic playback ....................................................................................................................................30
Single-frame playback and histogram display.........................................................................30
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Specifications

Camera Sensor

CCD type	1/2.5-type interline primary-color CCD
Number of effective pixels	5.0 million
Total number of pixels	5.2 million

Battery

Battery type	Four AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries
Battery performance (recording)	Approximately 450 frames
Battery performance (playback)	700 minutes with alkaline batteries

Camera Lens

Lens construction	11 elements in 9 groups
Maximum aperture	f/3.2 - f/3.4
Focal length	6 - 48 mm (35mm equivalent: 36 - 290 mm)

Operating Conditions

Operating temperature	0° - 40°C / 32° - 104°F
Operating humidity	5 - 85% (noncondensing)
Optional external power source	AC Adapter AC-11

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions	109 (W) X 82 (H) X 94 (D) mm
Dimensions (inches)	4.29 (W) X 3.23 (H) X 3.70 (D) in.
Weight	Approximately 300g / 10.6 oz.