Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge 2300.
Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all its
features.
For information on installing and operating the included application software, please
read the accompanying software instruction manual.
This manual contains information regarding products introduced before Jan., 2000.
To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a
Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera
meets the requirements of the EU (European Union)
concerning interference causing equipment
regulations.
CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European
Conformity).
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Tested by the Minolta Corporation
101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446,
U.S.A.
Digital Camera: 2300
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
• Follow local regulations for battery disposal.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact
a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not walk while looking at the monitor.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the
camera is touched.
Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
CAUTION
The heat of the camera rises with extended periods of use. Use caution when
handling the camera or removing the batteries and compact flash card.
Check the packing list before you begin. If some parts are missing, contact your
camera dealer or a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.
• Minolta Dimâge 2300 camera (x 1)
• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x 4)
• Quest® 8 HOUR NiMH BATTERY CHARGER and NiMH BATTERIES
Quest® AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries (x 4)
Size AA & size AAA NiMH battery charger (x 1)
• Video Cable (x 1)
• Hand Strap (x 1)
• Camera Case (x 1)
• USB Cable (x 1)
• 8MB CompactFlash Card (x 1)
• CD-ROM (x 2)
Driver software/Utility software for Dimâge 2300 (Windows®/Macintosh)
MGI PhotoSuite SE (Windows®/Macintosh)
• Documentation
Camera Instruction Manual (this manual) (x 1)
Software Instruction Manual (x 1)
Warranty (x 1)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE...........................................................2
BEFORE YOU BEGIN ..........................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................4
NAMES OF PARTS
CAMERA BODY.............................................................................8
BOTTOM OF BODY.....................................................................10
VIEWFINFER ...............................................................................10
DATA PANEL ................................................................................11
GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY
PREPARATION ............................................................................12
RECORDING ...............................................................................12
PLAY ............................................................................................14
DELETING IMAGES ....................................................................15
PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP........................................................17
INSERTING BATTERIES ....................................................................18
Low Battery Warning....................................................................20
Auto Power Off.............................................................................21
Using the AC Adapter (Sold Separately)......................................22
COMPACT FLASH CARD
Inserting the Compact Flash Card ...............................................23
Removing the Compact Flash Card.............................................24
TAKING PICTURES
BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE...................................................27
To Turn Off the Camera in REC Mode.........................................28
REC (Record) Mode Screen (LCD monitor) ................................29
FOCUS
FOCUS LAMP/NO FOCUS INDICATOR .....................................30
FOCUS RANGE...........................................................................30
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS............................................31
FOCUS HOLD..............................................................................32
BUILT-IN FLASH .................................................................................33
FLASH LAMP...............................................................................33
FLASH RANGE............................................................................34
CHANGING THE FLASH MODE .................................................34
BURST IMAGE CAPTURE..................................................................36
SELF-TIMER/REMOTE CONTROL
SELF-TIMER................................................................................38
REMOTE CONTROL (SOLD SEPARATELY) ..............................40
DIGITAL ZOOM [REC MODE].............................................................42
MACRO ...............................................................................................44
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION...........................................................46
RECORD MODE MENUS
RECORD MODE MENUS
RECORD MODE MENUS (LCD Monitor)....................................49
RECORD MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTING..............49
To Display the Record Mode Menus............................................50
SELECTING IMAGE QUALITY....................................................51
SELECTING IMAGE SIZE ...........................................................54
FILE SIZE .............................................................................56
CARD CAPACITY.................................................................57
SELECTING WHITE BALANCE ..................................................58
SELECTING SHARPNESS..........................................................60
CHANGING ISO SENSITIVITY ...................................................62
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TABLE OF CONTENTS - CONT’D
TABLE OF CONTENTS - CONT’D
PLAYING BACK IMAGES (PLAY MODE)
PLAY MODE SCREENS
Play Mode Screen (LCD monitor) - Single-frame Play ................65
Play Mode Screen (LCD monitor) - Index Play............................65
SINGLE-FRAME PLAY........................................................................66
INDEX PLAY........................................................................................67
To Turn Off The Camera in PLAY Mode ......................................68
DIGITAL ZOOM [PLAY MODE] ...........................................................69
AUTO-PLAY (SLIDE SHOW)
Auto-Play (Slide show) Screen (LCD monitor) ............................71
To Stop Auto-Play (Slide show) ...................................................73
To Change Auto-Play (Slide show) Settings ................................74
SETUP MODE
SETUP MODE MENUS
SETUP MODE MENUS (LCD Monitor)......................................101
SETUP MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTING ...............101
To Display the Setup Mode Menus ............................................102
SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR ..........103
FORMATTING A COMPACT FLASH CARD..............................105
SETTING THE AUTO POWER-OFF TIME................................107
SETTING THE DATE/TIME .......................................................109
RETURNING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS............................114
VIDEO OUT .......................................................................................116
DELETING IMAGES (PLAY MODE)
DELETING A SINGLE IMAGE ............................................................78
LOCKING (PROTECTING) IMAGES ..................................................81
UNLOCKING (UNPROTECTING) IMAGES ................................83
APPENDIX
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................118
CARE AND STORAGE......................................................................122
TECHNICAL DETAILS.......................................................................125
PLAY MODE MENUS
PLAY MODE MENUS
PLAY MODE MENUS (LCD Monitor)...........................................85
PLAY MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTING ....................85
DELETING ALL IMAGES .............................................................86
LOCKING (PROTECTING) ALL IMAGES....................................88
UNLOCKING (UNPROTECYING) ALL IMAGES .........................90
SELECTING THE PRINT METHOD (DPOF™) ...........................92
SELECTING THE PRINT TYPE...........................................92
SELECTING THE IMAGES TO BE PRINTED......................94
PRINTING ALL IMAGES ......................................................96
CANCELING ALL IMAGES...................................................98
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NAMES OF PARTS
CAMERA BODY
* Do not touch.
Function dial
Self-timer lamp
Data panel
Viewfinder window *
Flash *
Lens cover slide
Lens *
Remote-control receiver *
Flash sensor *
DC terminal
Video-out terminal
NAMES OF PARTS
Digital zoom button
Viewfinder *
Exposure-compensation/Lock button
Flash-mode/Delete button
Shutter-release button
Strap eyelet
USB/Serial
connector *
MENU button
LCD Monitor *
Display/ENTER button
button
button
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NAMES OF PARTS - CONT’D
BOTTOM OF BODY
Battery/card-chamber door
Tripod socket
DATA PANEL
The following diagram shows all items displayed to aid the explanation.
NAMES OF PARTS - CONT’D
Exposure-compensation indicator
Battery-condition indicator
Sharpness indicator
Image quality indicators
VIEWFINDER
Focus frame
Focus lamp (green)
Glows: Focus confirmed
Blinks quickly: Contrast is too low
or Subject is too close
Blinks slowly: Image is being written to
the compact flash card or
Image is being loaded from
the compact flash card
Flash lamp (orange)
Glows: Flash charged and will fire
Blinks: Flash is now charging and shutter locked
Flash-mode indicators
Self-timer indicator
Frame counter/
Exposure-compensation display
(No card indicator)
Manual white-balance indicator
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GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY
PREPARATION - See pages 18 - 25 for detailed information
Insert the batteries.
Insert the compact flash card.
RECORDING - See pages 27 - 35 for detailed information
Turn the Function dial to
.
GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY
Frame the image in either the
LCD monitor or viewfinder.
• Place the viewfinder’s focus frame on the
subject or center the subject in the LCD
monitor.
Press the shutter-release button
part-way down.
• The green focus lamp will glow if focus is
confirmed.
• The orange flash lamp will glow if the flash is
charged and ready.
Press the shutter-release button
all the way down to take the
picture.
• The captured image will appear in the LCD
monitor.
• The green focus lamp will blink slowly while
the recorded image is being written to the
compact flash card.
Move the lens cover slide to
to open the lens cover.
• The camera will be turned on and be set to
REC (Record) mode.
• Press the display/ENTER button to turn on
the LCD monitor if desired.
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GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY - CONT’D
GETTING STARTED RIGHT AWAY - CONT’D
PLAY - See pages 65 - 70 for detailed information
DELETING IMAGES - See pages 78 - 83 for detailed information
Turn the Function dial to
.
Move the lens cover slide to
.
Press and hold the
display/ENTER button about 1
second.
According to the operations between step 1 and step 4
shown at the left, display the desired image in the LCD
monitor.
Press the flash-mode /delete
button.
• A confirmation screen will appear.
Press the
or
highlight “YES”.
button to
Press the display/ENTER button.
• The LCD monitor will return to the step
shown above after the image is deleted.
Press the
scroll through the images.
button to
or
or
button to
Press the
highlight “NO”, then press the
display/ENTER button.
• The LCD monitor will return to the PLAY
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