Digital camera
The Minolta Dimage S414 is a compact digital camera originally released in 2003. The S414's specifications include a 4.0 megapixel CCD, 4x optical zoom, 2.2x digital zoom, four levels of ISO sensitivity and a maximum image resolution of 2272 x 1704. The camera is designed for ease of use, but certain situations may require the use of specific settings in order to achieve the best results. If your Dimage S414 ceases to function as desired, you may be able to locate and resolve the underlying issue with the help of a few troubleshooting procedures.
Instructions
Focus
1. Examine the two LED lights located next to the camera's viewfinder; if the top LED is lit red, this indicates that your image is out of focus.
2. Estimate the range between yourself and your subject. Examine the top of the camera and locate the button next to the LCD screen. If you are less than two feet from your subject, press the button until the image of a flower appears on the LCD screen. If you are taking a picture of a landscape, press the button until the image of a mountain range appears. Otherwise, press the button until the image of a face appears.
3. Take a test picture with the new focus settings. If problems persist, point the camera at a different object that is the same distance from you as your original subject. Hold the shutter button halfway down until you see the focus information appear on the bottom of the camera's rear LCD screen. Point the camera back at your original subject and press the shutter button the rest of the way down to finish taking your photograph.
Image Quality
4. Turn the camera's mode dial to the "AUTO" setting. Press the "MENU" button, located to the right of the camera's rear LCD screen.
5. Use the up and down navigation buttons to select the option labeled "Image Size." Press the confirmation button (located in the center of the navigation buttons). Adjust the image size to a larger setting and press the confirmation button. Return to the settings screen, select "Quality" and press the confirmation button. Select "Fine" or "TIFF" and press the confirmation button.
6. Return to the settings screen and use the navigation buttons to select the option labeled "Digital Zoom." Press the confirmation button and examine the current settings; if digital zoom is enabled, use the navigation buttons to select "Off" and press the confirmation button. Press the "Menu" button to exit the settings screen.
"Err" Message
7. Set the mode dial to the "OFF" position. Disconnect the AC adapter, if attached. Examine the bottom of the camera and locate the battery-chamber door. Slide the door towards the outside edge of the camera and flip it open. Remove the installed batteries.
8. Wait for "Err" message to disappear from the camera's display.
9. Replace the batteries and slide the battery-chamber door back to the locked position. Reconnect the AC adapter, if desired. Turn the mode dial to the "AUTO" setting.
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