User manual MINOLTA DIMAGE G600 V2

[. . . ] E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2744-11 IM-A402/0403 Before you begin Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. Check the packing list before using this product. DiMAGE G600 digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-600 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-600 Neck strap NS-DG130 SD Memory Card USB cable USB-800 DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM , , DiMAGE Instruction Manuals"-CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide International Warranty Certificate Only use the battery specified in this manual that are manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage the product and may cause fire. While reasonable efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of this information, Konica Minolta assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions of this instruction manual. Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. [. . . ] The camera sensitivity can also be specified among ISO 50, 100, 200, and 400. Noise increases with the sensitivity in digital imaging; the ISO setting of 50 has the least noise and 400 has the most. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens' wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position. ISO speed AUTO 50 100 200 400 Flash range (wide angle) 0. 5m ~ 3. 0m (1. 6ft ~ 9. 8ft) 0. 5m ~ 1. 5m ( 1. 6ft ~ 4. 9ft) 0. 5m ~ 2. 1m ( 1. 6ft ~ 6. 9ft) 0. 5m ~ 3. 0m ( 1. 6ft ~ 9. 8ft) 0. 5m ~ 4. 3m ( 1. 6ft ~ 14. 1ft) Flash range (telephoto) 0. 8m ~ 1. 7m ( 2. 6ft ~ 5. 6ft) 0. 8m ~ 0. 86m ( 2. 6ft ~ 2. 8ft) 0. 8m ~ 1. 2m ( 2. 6ft ~ 3. 9ft) 0. 8m ~ 1. 7m ( 2. 6ft ~ 5. 6ft) 0. 8m ~ 2. 4m ( 2. 6ft ~ 7. 9ft) Flash compensation Flash compensation increases or decreases the flash exposure of the built-in flash in reference to the ambient exposure by as much as ±1 Ev. See page 54 for more on Ev. Positive compensation No compensation Negative compensation No flash When using fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows caused by direct sunlight, flash compensation changes the ratio between the highlights and shadows. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev setting, the shadows receive less light and are deeper. Using a positive Ev setting will soften or eliminate shadows. 51 Saturation Saturation controls how vivid the colors of an image are. Saturation can be set in five levels with the quality option in the recording menu (p. Contrast can be set in five levels with the quality option in the recording menu (p. 50). Decreased contrast Normal contrast Increased contrast Sharpness Sharpness accents or softens details in an image in five levels with the quality option in the recording menu (p. Any changes made are applied to the live image, but may be difficult to see. Decreased sharpness Increased sharpness Normal 52 RECORDING ­ ADVANCED OPERATION Color The red, green, and blue color channels can be adjusted in five levels with the quality option in the recording menu (p. Any changes made are applied to the live image. An introduction to color In photography, red, green, and blue are the primary colors. The secondary colors, cyan, magenta, and yellow, are made from combining the primary colors: cyan = blue + green, magenta = blue + red, and yellow = red + green. The primary and secondary colors are grouped in complementary pairs: red and cyan, green and magenta, and blue and yellow. Knowing the complementary colors is very important in color balancing. If the image has a specific color cast, either subtracting the color or adding its complementary color will create a natural looking image. Increase RED MAGENTA YELLOW BLUE GREEN CYAN Image is too: Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow Decrease Red Green Blue Blue + Green Blue + Red Red + Green Adding or subtracting equal parts of red, green, and blue have no affect on the color balance. However, changing two colors equally has the same affect as the opposite change with one color; +2 green and +2 red is the same as -2 blue. The greatest change in a specific color comes by setting the color channels to their opposite extremes. To make an image as blue as possible, set the color channels to +2 blue, 2 red, and -2 green. Blue + Green Blue + Red Red + Green Red Green Blue 53 A short guide to photography Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. But the pleasure in making photographs and the joy of capturing a magical moment cannot be compared. The guide is an introduction to some basic photographic principles. The zoom lens not only affects how large the subject is in the picture, but it also influences the depth of field and perspective. Depth of field is the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus. [. . . ] · Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction. 100 APPENDIX Operating temperatures and conditions · This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F). · Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity. · When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. LCD monitor care · The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99. 99% of the pixels operate properly. [. . . ]