Minolta DiMAGE Z1 User Manual

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ABLE OF CONTENTS
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 con-
cisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the nav-
igation 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
Tur ning on the camera and displays .......................................................................................17
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................18
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
i
+
button....................................................................................................................................28
Adjusting monitor brightness ...................................................................................................28
Digital subject programs..........................................................................................................29
Basic playback......................................................................................................................................30
Single-frame playback and histogram display .........................................................................30
Viewing and rotating images ...................................................................................................31
Deleting single images ............................................................................................................31
i+ button...................................................................................................................................32
Enlarged playback ...................................................................................................................33

Minolta DiMAGE Z1 Specifications

General

Brand	Minolta
Model	DiMAGE Z1
Category	Digital Camera
Language	English