This manual contains information about the Minolta DiMAGE S304 digital camera, including product specifications, operating instructions, and usage precautions.
This manual covers everything needed to get the DIMAGE S304 up and running, including unpacking, attaching the neck strap and lens cap, battery installation, menu navigation, basic and advanced recording modes, playback, and data transfer. Detailed sections explain focus modes, white‑balance settings, ISO sensitivity, flash operation, and video recording, with tips and cautions throughout.
The back of the manual lists the camera's technical specifications, safety warnings, battery performance, and environmental limits, as well as troubleshooting advice and care instructions for long‑term storage.
| Effective pixels | 3.34 million |
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| Sensor type | 1/1.8‑type interline primary‑color CCD |
| ISO range | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800 |
| Lens construction | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0 (wide), f/3.6 (tele) |
| Focal length (35 mm equiv.) | 35 mm – 140 mm |
| Focusing range (wide) | 0.5 m – ∞ |
| Focusing range (tele) | 0.9 m – ∞ |
| Macro focusing range | 0.16 m – 0.6 m |
| Autofocus system | Video AF |
| Shutter speeds | 1/1000 s – 4 s, bulb (max 15 s) |
| Built‑in flash recycle time | ≈ 7 s |
| Viewfinder | Optical real‑image zoom |
| LCD monitor size | 46 mm TFT color |
| Recording media | CompactFlash cards |
| File formats | JPEG, TIFF, Motion JPEG (avi), WAV |
| Video output | NTSC and PAL |
| Battery type | 4 AA alkaline or Ni‑MH |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 113.5 mm × 64.5 mm × 58.5 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 335 g (without batteries or CF card) |
| Operating humidity | 5 % – 85 % (non‑condensing) |
The camera is powered by four AA alkaline or Ni‑MH rechargeable batteries.
Approximately 180 full‑size images can be recorded when using alkaline batteries.
The fastest shutter speed is 1/1000 second.
The LCD monitor is a 46 mm TFT color display.