Konica Minolta DiMAGE E40

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this new digital camera. This modern, intelligent camera allows for quick and easy digital image capture. With a 4.2-megapixel CCD sensor, it can capture images with a resolution of up to 2272 x 1704 pixels.

Key features include:

• LCD Display: A 2.0-inch LTPS TFT color LCD display for easy framing and reviewing photos.
• Recording Media: Supports SD memory cards up to 512 MB.
• Optical Zoom: 3x optical zoom lens for telephoto and wide-angle shots.
• Digital Zoom: 3.6x digital zoom combined with optical zoom for up to 10.8x magnification. Allows 2x and 4x playback zoom.
• Flash Settings: Flexible flash settings to match lighting conditions and shooting modes.
• Focus Modes: Autofocus, Macro, or Infinity settings.

Getting Started

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and check for the following items:

• Konica Minolta DiMAGE E40 digital still camera
• Strap
• USB Cable
• A/V Cable
• SD Memory Card
• Lithium-ion Battery
• AC Adapter/Battery Charger
• Camera Case
• CD-ROM

Optional Accessories: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. Contact your local Konica Minolta dealer.

Camera Views

Front View:

• 1. Shutter Button: Focuses and locks exposure when half-pressed, takes the picture when fully pressed.
• 2. ON/OFF Button: Turns the camera power on and off.
• 3. Flash: Provides illumination.
• 4. Viewfinder Window: For framing shots.
• 5. Self-timer Indicator: Blinks red during self-timer operation.
• 6. AF Assist Illuminator/Speaker: Illuminates the subject for focusing and reproduces camera sounds/recorded clips.
• 7. Optical Lens: 3x optical zoom for telephoto and wide-angle shots.
• 8. Conversion Adapter Terminal: Connects the AC adapter, USB cable, or A/V cable.
• 9. Microphone: Records sound clips.

Back View:

• 1. Viewfinder: For framing shots.
• 2. LCD Indicator: Shows current camera status.
• 3. Mode Dial: Selects camera mode (Still, Movie, Playback).
• 4. Focus Switch: Selects focus mode (Auto, Macro, Infinity).
• 5. Zoom (Telephoto/Wide): Adjusts optical lens position.
• 6. MENU Button: Accesses the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.
• 7. Delete Button: Deletes images.
• 8. Strap Eyelet: For attaching the camera strap.
• 9. Battery/SD Card Cover: Access to battery and SD card slots.
• 10. LCD Monitor Button: Turns the LCD monitor and display on/off.
• 11. Tripod Socket: For mounting on a tripod.
• 12. LCD Monitor: Displays information and the image before/after shooting.

SET / Button Setup

Buttons:

• SET Button: Enters menus and confirms selections.
• Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons: Navigate menus, select options, adjust settings.

Battery Installation and Charging

Installation: Open the battery/SD card cover, insert the battery according to orientation, and close the cover.

Removal: Open the cover, release the latch, and gently pull out the battery.

Charging: Insert the AC adapter into the camera's conversion adapter terminal and plug the charger into a wall outlet. The green indicator light shows charging status.

SD Card Installation and Removal

Installation: Open the battery/SD card cover, insert the SD card with the label facing the rear, and push until it clicks.

Removal: Open the cover, push the SD card edge, and it will pop out.

Note: The camera will display "NO CARD" if no SD card is inserted. Use the LOCK tab on the SD card to prevent accidental deletion.

Power ON/OFF

Press the ON/OFF button. The viewfinder indicator turns green when the camera is ready. The flash may take a few seconds to charge (indicated by an orange light).

Date and Time Setup

Set the date and time when first using the camera or after the battery has been removed for an extended period. Use the navigation buttons and SET to adjust and confirm.

Language Selection

Choose the language for the LCD monitor menus and messages. Options include English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese.

SD Card Formatting

Formatting erases all data on the SD card. Ensure you back up important files before formatting. The card cannot be formatted if it is locked.

Camera Controls and Indicators

Viewfinder Indicator

Green: Charging complete, AE/AF locked. Blinking Green: Charging. Red: Charging error, out of focus, flash charging. Blinking Red: Hardware malfunction.

LCD Monitor Icons (Shooting Mode)

The LCD monitor displays various icons indicating:

• Zoom status
• Voice memo status
• Battery level
• Flash status (Auto, Red-eye reduction, Forced flash, Night scene, Flash off)
• Histogram
• Focus area
• Shooting mode (Single, Continuous, AEB)
• Image size and quality
• Shots remaining
• Self-timer
• Exposure compensation
• Metering mode
• White balance settings
• Focus mode
• Date/Time display

Shooting Modes

Still Image Mode [0]

This is the standard mode for photography. The camera automatically adjusts exposure and focus. You can frame shots using the viewfinder or the LCD monitor.

Using the Viewfinder: Frame your shot, half-press the shutter button to focus and set exposure, then fully press to take the picture. The focus area frame turns blue and the viewfinder indicator turns green when focus and exposure are set.

Using the LCD Monitor: Frame your shot on the LCD monitor, half-press and then fully press the shutter button.

Movie Mode [木]

Records video clips at 320x240 resolution with sound. Press the shutter button to start recording. Press it again to stop and save the clip.

Zoom

Optical Zoom: Use the T/W buttons to zoom in (telephoto) or out (wide-angle).

Digital Zoom: Can be enabled in settings for additional magnification, but may reduce image quality.

Flash Settings

Select flash modes like Auto, Forced Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Night Scene (with slow sync), or Flash Off, depending on the shooting conditions.

Focus Settings

Choose between Autofocus, Macro, or Infinity focus modes.

Self-Timer

Set a delay (10s, 2s, or 10+2s) before the photo is taken.

Exposure Compensation / Backlight Correction

Adjust the exposure level (+/- 2.0 EV) to compensate for difficult lighting situations, such as backlit subjects or high contrast scenes.

Playback Modes

Still Image Playback

View still images on the LCD monitor. Use the navigation buttons to scroll through images. Press the IOI button to cycle through different information displays (file number, date, quality, etc.).

Movie Playback

View recorded video clips. Use navigation buttons for fast forward/rewind. Press SET to pause/resume playback.

Playback on TV

Connect the camera to a TV using the A/V cable to view images and videos on a larger screen. Ensure the correct TV system (NTSC/PAL) is selected.

Thumbnail Display

View up to 9 thumbnail images at once for quick browsing. Use the W button to activate and navigate.

Zoom Playback

Zoom in on images during playback (2x or 4x) to examine details. Use T/W buttons to adjust zoom level and navigate the zoomed area.

Slideshow

Automatically plays back all stored still images in sequence. Press SET to pause or resume.

Protect Images

Mark images as "read-only" to prevent accidental deletion. You can protect single images, all images, or select specific ones.

Delete Images

Delete unwanted images. Options include deleting the last image, a single selected image, all images (except protected ones), or multiple selected images.

Menu Options

Still Image Menu (Picture)

Adjust settings for still image capture:

• Size: Select image resolution (e.g., 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480).
• Quality: Choose compression level (Fine, Standard, Economy).
• Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness (Hard, Normal, Soft).
• Contrast: Adjust contrast levels (Hard, Normal, Soft).
• Color: Select color modes (Standard, Vivid, Sepia, Monochrome).
• White Balance: Set for different lighting conditions (Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Daylight, Cloudy, Manual).
• Manual WB: Custom white balance setting.
• ISO: Adjust sensitivity (50, 100, 200, Auto).
• Metering: Select metering mode (Multi, Spot).

Still Image Menu (Function)

Configure additional shooting functions:

• Voice Memo: Enable/disable voice recording for images.
• Preview: Enable/disable post-shot preview on LCD.
• LCD Bright: Adjust LCD screen brightness.
• Digital Zoom: Enable/disable digital zoom.
• Date Print: Enable/disable date stamping on images.

Movie Mode Menu (Picture & Function)

Adjust settings specific to movie recording, including Quality, Contrast, Color, LCD Bright, and Digital Zoom.

Playback Menu

Configure playback options:

• Slide Show: Set up automatic playback of images.
• DPOF: Configure print settings for compatible printers.
• Protect: Set images to read-only.
• LCD Bright: Adjust LCD brightness.

Setup Menu (Shooting & Playback)

Configure general camera settings:

• Beep: Enable/disable camera sounds.
• Fr. No. Reset: Reset frame numbering.
• Date/Time: Set camera date and time.
• Auto OFF: Set automatic power-off timer.
• Sys. Reset: Reset camera to factory defaults.
• Language: Select menu language.
• Format: Format the SD card.
• Video Output: Select video output standard (NTSC/PAL).

Transferring Files to Computer

Connecting the Camera

Connect the camera to your computer using the provided USB cable. Ensure the camera is powered on.

Installing USB Driver

For Windows 98 users, install the USB driver from the included CD-ROM. Windows 2000/ME/XP do not require a separate driver.

Downloading Photos and Videos

Once connected, the camera will appear as a removable disk. Navigate to the DCIM folder to find your photos and videos. Copy them to your computer.

Software Installation

The CD-ROM includes software like PhotoSuite (for image editing) and PhotoVista (for panoramic images). Follow the on-screen instructions to install them.

Specifications

Image Sensor: 1/2.5" CCD, approx. 4.2 megapixels (approx. 4.0 effective megapixels)

Resolution: Still Image: 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480. Movie: 320x240.

LCD Monitor: 2.0" LTPS TFT color LCD.

Viewfinder: Real image optical zoom viewfinder.

Recording Media: SD Memory Card (up to 512 MB).

File Format: JPEG (DCF 1.0, DPOF 1.1, EXIF 2.2), AVI.

Optical Zoom: 3x optical zoom (F=2.8-4.8, f=5.4-16.2mm).

Focus Range: Approx. 50cm to infinity (Wide/Tele), 6cm to infinity (Macro Wide), 35cm to infinity (Macro Tele).

Autofocus: TTL method AF.

Shutter Speed: 1/2 to 1/1000 sec.

Shooting Modes: Single, 3-shot AEB, 3-shot continuous.

Digital Zoom: 3.6x.

Metering: Multi / Spot.

White Balance: Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (1/2), Daylight, Cloudy, Manual.

Flash: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Night Scene, Flash Off, Forced Flash.

ISO Sensitivity: 50, 100, 200, Auto.

Self-timer: 10s, 2s, 10+2s.

Video Output: NTSC/PAL.

Interface: USB 2.0, A/V OUT, DC IN.

Power: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (3.7V), AC adapter.

Dimensions: Approx. 88.5 x 24 x 54.5 mm.

Weight: Approx. 125 g (without battery/card).

Support and Contact Information

For user support, visit:

• www.konicaminoltasupport.com
• www.konicaminoltaphotoworld.com

Konica Minolta Russia:

• 119146, Moscow, 2nd Frunzenskaya St., 8
• Tel: +7 (495) 245-6672; Fax: +7 (495) 245-6929
• Internet: http://www.konicaminolta.ru/
• E-mail: camera@konicaminolta.ru

Service Center for Digital Photo Equipment:

• Moscow, Borisoglebsky per., 7
• Tel: +7 (495) 203-0060, Tel/Fax: +7 (495) 291-1671
• E-mail: hotline@dggroup.ru

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