REAR FLASH SYNC Rear flash sync is used with long exposures to make trailing lights or blurring appear to follow rather than proceed the subject. The effect is not apparent if the shutter speed is too fast and stops the subject’s motion. When the shutter is released, a pre-flash will fire. This pre-flash does not exposure the subject, but is used in the calculation of the flash exposure. The flash will fire again just before the shutter closes.
WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH On-camera flash Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off-camera Minolta 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) flash unit without the need of a cable. Single or multiple flash units can be placed around the subject to create different lighting effects. The camera’s built-in flash fires to control the offcamera flash units rather than to illuminate the subject. See your local camera dealer about Minolta lighting accessories.
1 Press and hold the mounting-foot-release button (1) to disengage the safety catch to remove the flash unit from the camera. Position the camera and flash around the subject. See the following page for the camera-to-subject and flash-to-subject ranges. Make sure no objects come between the camera and flash unit. Raise the built-in flash on the camera. The wireless flash indicator (WL) will be displayed in the top left corner of the live image. The number next to it indicates the channel in use.
WIRELESS/REMOTE CAMERA AND FLASH RANGES Camera-to-subject distance Flash-to-subject distance The camera and flash must be within 5m or 16.4 ft of the subject. Minimum camera-to-subject distance Camera sensitivity setting Aperture ISO 100 ISO 200 / AUTO ISO 400 2.0 m / 6.6 ft 2.8 m / 9.2 1.4 m / 4.6 ft ƒ/2.8 1.0 m / 3.2 ft 1.4 m / 4.6 ft 2.0 m / 6.6 ƒ/4.0 0.7 m / 2.3 ft 1.0 m / 3.2 ft 1.4 m / 4.6 ƒ/5.6 ƒ/8.0 0.5 m / 1.6 ft 0.7 m / 2.3 ft 1.0 m / 3.2 Minimum flash-to-subject distance 1.0 m / 3.2 ft 1.
NOTES ON WIRELESS/REMOTE FLASH Wireless/Remote flash performs best under subdued light or interior lighting. Under bright light sources, the flash may not be able to detect the control signals from the camera’s built-in flash. The wireless/remote system has four channels so that multiple lighting systems can be used in the same area without affecting each other. Once the camera and flash are separated, the wireless channel can be changed.
FLASH CONTROL ADI, pre-flash TTL, and manual flash controls are available. Flash control is changed in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 80). ADI (Advanced Distance Integration) flash metering - combines distance information from the autofocusing system with information from a pre-flash exposure. Unlike conventional TTL flash metering, ADI is not influenced by the reflectance of the subject or background ensuring optimum flash exposures. Pre-flash TTL - calculates flash exposure with a pre-flash only.
The chart lists approximate guide numbers for manual flash calculations. The following equations are useful in determining the guide number, aperture (ƒn), or flash-to-subject distance required for exposures. Guide no. (for distance in meters / feet) Camera sensitivity (ISO) Manual flash 100 200 400 800 8 / 26 11 / 36 16 / 52 22 / 72 1/1 (Full) 1/2 5.6 / 18 8 / 26 11 / 36 16 / 52 5.6 / 18 8 / 26 11 / 36 1/4 4 / 13 4 / 13 1/8 2.8 / 9.2 5.6 / 18 8 / 26 1/16 2 / 6.6 2.8 / 9.2 4 / 13 5.6 / 18 Guide no.
AEL BUTTON When the AEL button is pressed and held, the exposure is locked. The exposure remains locked after an image has been captured until the AEL button has been released (hold setting) or pressed again (toggle setting). How the button operates can be changed in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 80). Menu option AE hold The default setting. Press and hold the AEL button to lock the exposure. The exposure remains locked until the AEL button is released.
RECORDING MODE RESET The recording mode functions can be reset in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 80). When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Exposure compensation Flash compensation Drive mode Anti-shake White balance White-balance shift Metering mode Contrast compensation Color-saturation compensation Filter Focus area Flash mode Flash control Sharpness 0.0 0.
INTERVAL SETUP The parameters for the interval drive mode (p. 66) are set in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 80). Int. set Bracket set Select “Enter” in the interval-set option in section 2 of the recording menu. Press the center of the controller to open the setup screen. Enter Int. set Interval No.of frames Start time On the setup screen, use the up/down controller keys to highlight the parameter to be changed and then press the right controller key. Use the up/down keys to change the parameter.
SHARPNESS The sharpness of the image can be altered. This must be set before the image is recorded. Sharpness is set in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 80). If any setting other than normal is selected, the sharpness indicator is displayed on the monitors. Menu options Hard (+) Increases the sharpness of the image, accentuating details. Normal No filter applied. Soft (–) Softens the details of the image.
DATA IMPRINTING Data can be printed on a still image and saved to the file’s Exif data. The function must be activated before the image is taken. Once activated, data will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on the monitors to indicate the function is active. Data imprinting is selected in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 80). Data imprinting cannot be used with TIFF or RAW images. Only one imprinting format can be used with each image.
ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD The electronic keyboard is used to enter text for imprinting data or for naming new folders. The keyboard automatically appears when text needs to be entered. To enter text, simply use the four-way keys of the controller to highlight the desired character and then press the central button of the controller to enter it. Highlight the case key and press the center of the controller to switch between upper case, lower case, and Japanese; the change is immediately displayed on the keyboard.
INSTANT PLAYBACK After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitors for two or ten seconds before being saved. When using the continuous-advance or continuous-advance bracketing drive mode, an index display is used. Instantplayback is activated and the length of the playback period is set in section 2 of the recording menu (P. 80). Int. set Bracket set Data imprint Imprint to Inst.playback Voice memo – Off Off Image + Exif 10 sec.
VOICE MEMO Voice memo allows up to fifteen seconds of audio to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 80) and is used in unison with instant playback. When the function is active, the microphone indicator is displayed on the monitors. Voice memo must be set before taking a picture. It will remain in effect until reset. Recording audio. :stop Int. set Bracket set Data imprint Imprint to Inst.playback Voice memo – Off Off Image + Exif 10 sec.
COLOR MODE The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white. This must be set before the image is recorded. The color mode is set in section 2 of the recording menu (p. 80). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode. The color mode has no effect on image file size. See the color examples on page 2. Color mode Sharpness Noise reductn Monitor amp. Manual exp. Mag. button Vivid (sRGB) Nat.
ABOUT ADOBE RGB Adobe RGB has a larger color gamut than the more common sRGB. The size of the gamut limits the colors that can be reproduced; the larger the gamut, the more colors. If the image will be printed out with a high-quality printer, the use of the Adobe RGB color mode is recommended over the sRGB color modes of Natural and Vivid Color. Color matching must be used when opening Adobe-RGB image files. The use of embedded Adobe RGB is recommended.
MONITOR AMPLIFICATION The monitor amplification options control the display of the live image. Monitor amplification has two settings: Auto - in low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has reached its limit, the automatic monitoramplification function will intensify the monitor image. Although the live image turns black and white, this does not affect the color mode in use. Color mode Sharpness Noise reductn Monitor amp. Manual exp. Mag. button Nat. (sRGB) Normal On Auto Exp.
MAGNIFICATION BUTTON The function assigned to the magnification button can be changed between the digital zoom (p. 47) and the Flex Digital Magnifier in section 3 of the recording menu (p. 80). The Flex Digital Magnifier can only be used during manual focus. Button shortcuts can be used to switch between the digital zoom and Flex Digital Magnifier (p. 132). Color mode Sharpness Noise reductn Monitor amp. Manual exp. Mag. button Nat. (sRGB) Normal On Auto Exp.
DSP (DIGITAL SUBJECT PROGRAM) SETUP The memory registers used for camera settings can be assigned to the Digital Subject Program positions on the exposure-mode dial. This is set in section 4 of the recording menu (p. 80). Two options are available: DSP set Tracking AF AE lock Spot AE area Direct MF DSP On On Center spot Off DSP - the Digital Subject Programs are active on the exposure-mode dial.
SPOT AE AREA When using spot metering (p. 69) with the Flex Focus Point (p. 48), the position of the spot metering area can be specified at the center of the live image or linked to the Flex Focus Point; the spot moves after the position of the FFP is set. This is set in section 4 of the Center spot recording menu (p. 80). With Flex Focus Point DIRECT MANUAL FOCUS Direct manual focus allows manual adjustments to be made after the AF system has locked onto the subject.
A SHORT GUIDE TO PHOTOGRAPHY Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. It is a broad and disciplined field that can take years to master. 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 lens aperture controls not only exposure, but also depth of field; the area between the closest object in focus and the furthest object in focus.
The shutter controls not only exposure, but also the ability to stop motion. Fast shutter speeds are used in sport photography to stop action. Slow shutter speeds can be used to show the flow of motion such as water cascading over a waterfall. The use of a tripod is recommended with slow shutter speeds. The change in aperture and shutter speed is not apparent in the live image. Unlike film cameras, test photographs can be taken and immediately viewed.
ABOUT EXPOSURE AND FLASH COMPENSATION Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Exposure compensation can be used in these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy landscape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image. Before taking the picture, adjusting the exposure by +1 or +2 EV will result in an image with normal tonal values. Calculated camera exposure –1.0Ev –2.
WHAT IS AN EV? Ev stands for exposure value. A change of one Ev adjusts the exposure calculated by the camera by a factor of two. +2.0 Ev +1.0 Ev 0.0 Ev –1.0 Ev –2.0 Ev 4X as much light 2X as much light Calculated exposure 1/2 as much light 1/4 as much light LIGHT SOURCES AND COLOR The human eye adapts itself extremely well under different conditions. The paper of this manual you are reading looks white regardless of the type of lighting. Photographic systems are much less flexible.
MOVIE MENU In movie mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menu after making settings. The four-way key of the controller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting. NAVIGATING THE MOVIE MENU Activate the recording menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
MOVIE MODE The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Three options are available on the movie menu: Standard movie - to record a color movie under normal lighting conditions. Night Movie - to record under low light levels. Night Movies are black and white. While Night Movies can be recorded under normal conditions, bright outdoor lighting may be beyond the exposure control range. Auto select - automatically switch between standard and Night Movie modes depending on the lighting conditions.
NOTES ON MOVIE RECORDING The list below indicates which functions can be set in the movie mode: Available recording functions Exposure compensation (p. 59) Anti-shake (p. 37) Contrast compensation (p. 77) Display information button (p. 45) Color-saturation compensation (p. 77) Manual focus (p. 46) Filter (disabled with Night Movies)(p. 77) Macro mode (p. 49) White balance (p. 70) To make custom white-balance calibrations can only be made in the recording mode.
ADVANCED PLAYBACK This section covers how to playback voice memos as well as the playback mode’s menu functions. The menu navigation section covers basic menu operation. It is followed by detailed descriptions of the menu settings. PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS Voice memos can be played back in Quick View and the playback mode. See page 101 on how to record voice memos. Voice memos are indicated by the voice-memo indicator displayed at the bottom of the monitor image.
NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU In playback mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button also closes the menu after making settings. The fourway key of the controller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting. Activate the playback menu with the menu button. Tab 1 at the top of the menu will be highlighted.
To delete images on the memory card (p. 119). Delete Format View folder Lock Copy Index format – – 100MLT16 – – 9 frames To format the memory card (p. 120). To select the folder to view in playback mode (p. 120). To protect images from deletion (p. 121). To copy images from one memory card to another (p. 122). To specify the index playback format (p. 121). To play back images automatically (p. 124) Slide show Playback Duration Repeat – All frames 5 sec. No To select the images for the Slide Show (p.
FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple files to be selected. The index format of the screen can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 121). The left/right keys of the controller move the yellow border to select the image. :move :sel. :enter The up key of the controller selects the frame; when selected, an indicator appears next to the thumbnail.
DELETE Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when using the delete function. Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be deleted with the playback menu. Before an image is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation. To delete images in other folders, the folder must first be selected with the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p.
FORMAT When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking files will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card. When the format option is selected and entered, a confirmation screen will appear.
LOCK Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the QV/delete button. Important images should be locked. To lock images in other folders, the folder must first be selected with the viewfolder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 116) or the select-folder option in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 137).
COPY Image files can be copied from one memory card to another. Up to 15MB of data can be transferred. Every time the copy function is used, a new folder is automatically created for the image(s). This frame - To copy the image currently displayed. Marked frames - To copy single or multiple images. When selected, the frame-selection screen (p. 118) will appear; highlight the images to be copied with the yellow border and then press the up key of the controller to mark it with the check indicator.
Wait until the copy-completed message is highlighted. A new screen will appear to indicate the name of the new folder containing the copied images; press the central button of the controller to return to the playback menu. Copied to 101MLTCP. OK If the images were copied to a new card, the no-images message will be displayed when viewed on the camera. Select the copy folder with the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 116).
SLIDE SHOW Section 2 of the playback menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images in a folder in order. Slide show Playback Duration Repeat – All frames 5 sec. No Number of images displayed / total number of images in the presentation. Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the presentation. Use the left/right keys of the controller to advance to the next image or return to the previous one.
Menu options Slide show Settings Enter To start the slide-show presentation. Pressing the central button of the controller will pause the presentation. During the slide show, press the menu button or the down key of the controller to stop the presentation and return to the playbackmode menu. All frames To select all the images in the folder to be displayed in the slide-show presentation. Marked Frames To select specific images in the folder to be displayed in the slide-show presentation.
ABOUT DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory -card slot of DPOF compatible printers. When a DPOF file is created, a misc. folder is automatically made on the memory card to store it (p. 152).
When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the controller to set the number of copies desired. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images saved afterwards in the folder will not be included in the order. DPOF files created with another cameras will be canceled.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION It is possible to view camera images on your television. The camera has a video-out terminal which can be used to connect the camera to a television using the supplied AV cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video-output setting can be checked and set in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 129). 1.Turn off the television and the camera. 2.Insert the single plug of the AV cable into the camera’s AV-out terminal. 3.
SETUP MENU The setup menu controls camera operations. The menu navigation section covers basic menu operation. It is followed by detailed descriptions of the menu settings. LCDbrightness – Shortcut help – Transfer mode Data storage EVF auto swtch Auto EVF/LCD Video output NTSC Language English OPENING THE SETUP MENU 1 The setup menu can be opened two ways. To access the menu directly, hold down the function button (1) and press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu.
NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU See page 129 on how to open the setup menu. The four-way key of the controller is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the central button of the controller will enter a setting. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted. When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down key to scroll through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.
To set monitor brightness (p. 132). LCDbrightness – Shortcut help – Transfer mode Data storage EVF auto swtch Auto EVF/LCD Video output NTSC Language English To display button shortcut information (p. 132). To specify camera operation with a computer (p. 134). To set the automatic display function (p. 135). To switch video output between NTSC and PAL (p. 135). To set the menu language (p. 135). To allocate a custom function to the function dial (p.
LCD BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the EVF and LCD monitor is set independently of each other. Select the display to adjust using section 1 of the setup menu; the corresponding monitor activates automatically and the brightness screen is displayed. Brightness is controlled in eleven levels. Use the left/right controller keys to adjust the brightness, the monitor will adjust accordingly. Press the central button of the controller to set the level and complete the operation.
To display a grid or scale over the display formats, press and hold the function button (1) and press the display-information button (2) to cycle through the options: grid, scale, and off. For more on the displays modes, see page 45. 2 1 Scale Grid When using manual focus, a shortcut allows switching between the digital zoom (p. 47) and the Flex Digital Magnifier (p. 105). The shortcut is different depending on which function is selected in the mag. button option in section 3 of the recording menu.
1 LCDbrightness – Shortcut help – Transfer mode Data storage EVF auto swtch Auto EVF/LCD Video output NTSC Language English Hold down the function button (1) and press the menu button (2) to open the setup menu. 2 Hold down the function button (1) and press the QV/delete button (2) to reset the camera. This shortcut only resets the recording mode or movie mode depending on the position of the mode switch.
EVF AUTO SWITCH This option controls the auto-display function in the recording and movie mode (p. 39). Two setting are available: Auto EVF/LCD - the EVF’s eye sensors switch between the EVF and LCD monitor automatically. EVF auto on - the LCD monitor is turned off and the eye and grip sensors activate the EVF when in use. This setting will help conserve battery power. The grip sensor can be disabled in section 4 of the setup menu. VIDEO OUTPUT Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 128).
CUSTOM SETUP The one frequently used function can be allocated to the custom position on the function dial. The function is selected in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 130). The following recording functions are available: Image size (p. 82) Image quality (p. 82) Flash mode (p. 86) Flash control (p. 92) Sharpness (p. 97) Color mode (p.
FOLDER NAME All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names come in two formats: standard and date. Standard folders have an eight character name. The initial folder is named 100MLT16. The first three digits are the folder’s serial number, which will increase by one each time a new folder is created. The next three letters refer to Minolta, and the last two numbers indicate the camera used; 16 indicates a DiMAGE A1.
NEW FOLDER This allows the creation of new folders. The folder-name option on in section 2 of the setup menu must be set to standard form in order to use the new-folder function. When selected, the electronic keyboard (p. 99) automatically appears so the folder name can be entered. Once the name is typed in and the enter button on the keyboard is highlighted and entered, the folder will be created and the name will be listed in the select-folder option.
RESET DEFAULT This option resets all camera modes: recording, movie, playback, and setup. To reset the recording or movie modes, see pages 95 and 113. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.
Data imprinting Imprint to Instant playback Voice memo Color mode Sharpness Noise reduction Monitor amplification Monitor amplification (Manual exposure) Magnification button DSP setup Subject Tracking AF AE lock Spot AE area Direct Manual Focus (DMF) Off Image + Exif Off Off Natural (sRGB) Normal On Auto Exposure priority Digital zoom DSP On Off Center spot On p. 98 p. 98 p. 100 p. 101 p. 102 p. 97 p. 103 p. 104 p. 104 p. 105 p. 106 p. 106 p. 106 p. 107 p. 107 Auto select p.
Folder name Audio signals Focus signal Shutter FX Volume Auto power save Anti-shake Full-time AF Grip sensor Control dial setup Control dial setup (Manual exposure) Delete confirmation Standard 1 1 1 2 3 minutes Display + exposure On On Front: shutter speed, Rear: aperture Front: shutter speed, Rear: aperture “No” p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p. p.
SHUTTER FX A shutter sound effect gives positive audio confirmation when the shutter is released. The sound effects can be turned off in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 130). Two shutter effects are available. Signal 1 uses the shutter sound from the Dynax/Maxxum 9 SLR. Signal 2 uses a mechanical shutter sound taken from the legendary Minolta CLE. VOLUME The volume of the audio signals and sound effects can be increased or decreased in section 3 of the setup menu (p. 130).
ANTI-SHAKE When the Anti-shake system activates can be changed in section 4 of the setup menu. Two options are available: Display + Exp. - when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the anti-shake function will activate if on. The affect of the Anti-shake system can be seen in the live image. Anti-shake Full-time AF Grip sensor Ctrl dial set Manual exp. Delete conf. Display + Exp On On SS F/no. SS F/no.
CONTROL DIAL SETUP The control dial setup option in section 4 of the setup menu changes the front and rear control dial operation in the P, A, and S exposure modes. Exposure compensation (p. 59) can also be assigned to one of the control dials. Refer to the sections on the exposure modes for more information. P (Program exposure) Front dial Rear dial SS PS shift F/no. SS PS shift F/no. PA shift F/no. SS F/no. 144 PA shift SS Exposure comp. Exposure comp. SETUP MENU PA shift Exposure comp.
CONTROL DIAL SETUP - MANUAL EXPOSURE The manual-exposure option in section 4 of the setup menu changes the front and rear control dial operation in the manual (M) exposure mode. Three options are available: Front dial Rear dial SS F/no. F/no. SS Program manual Shutter speed Aperture Aperture Shutter speed Programmed manual - both shutter speed and aperture are used to change the exposure following the camera’s program line.
DATA-TRANSFER MODE Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using and installing the DiMAGE Viewer software are found in the supplied software manual. The DiMAGE manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98, read the section on how to install the necessary driver before connecting the camera to a computer. 1.Start up the computer. The computer must be on before connecting the camera. 2.Open the AV out / USB port cover. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.
CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITION The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, inset it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen. No special driver software is required for other Windows operating systems.
Manual installation To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-thecamera-to-a-computer section on page 147. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the operating system will detect the new device and the add-new-hardware-wizard window will open. Place the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click “Next.” Choose the recommended search for a suitable driver. Click “Next.” Choose to specify the location of the driver.
The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USBSTRG.inf. The letter designating the CD-ROM drive will vary between computers. Click “Next” to install the driver in the system. The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer. When the my-computer window is opened, a new removable-disk icon will be displayed.
QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in the installer. Macintosh users can download the latest version of QuickTime free of charge from the Apple Computer web site at http://www.apple.com. IBM PC / AT compatible Pentium-based computer Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP. 32MB or more of RAM Sound Blaster or compatible sound card DirectX 3.
MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION Drive Icon Dcim Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copying images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. Misc The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 126). Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer.
Image and audio file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a tif, mrw, jpg, jpe, mov, or thm extension. Voice-memo files have a wav extension and the file name corresponds to its image file. The thumbnail images (thm) are used in camera and DiMAGE Viewer operation. When a new folder is created, the first three digits in the folder name will be one greater than the largest folder number on the card.
DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITION Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable. WINDOWS ME, 2000 PROFESSIONAL, AND XP To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar. A small window will open indicating the device to be stopped.
The hardware devices to be stopped will be displayed. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen will appear to indicate the devices to be stopped. Clicking “OK” will stop the device. A third and final screen will appear to indicate the camera can be safely disconnected from the computer; click OK. Turn off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable.
CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD (DATA-TRANSFER MODE) Care should be taken when changing memory cards while the camera is attached to the computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected. Always confirm the access lamp is out before removing the memory card. WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITION 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Change the memory card. 3. Turn on the camera to remake the USB connection. WINDOWS ME, 2000 PROFESSIONAL, AND XP 1.
REMOVING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE - WINDOWS 1.Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure. 2.Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu. Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel. Click on the performance and maintenance category. Click “System” to open the system properties window. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage to the camera or charger, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Minolta service facility listed on the back cover of this manual. Problem Symptom Cause Solution The batteries are dead. Recharge battery (p. 22). Nothing displayed on the data panel or the monitors. The AC adapter is not connected properly.
Problem Symptom Cause Solution Subject is too close. Make sure the subject is within the autofocus range (0.5m - ∞ / 1.6 ft - ∞) or use the macro mode (p. 49). The camera is in macro mode. Cancel the macro mode setting (p. 49). A special situation is preventing the autofocus system from focusing (p. 35) Use the focus-lock function to focus on an object at the same distance as the subject (p. 34) or use manual focus (p. 46). Slow shutter speeds result in blurred images when the camera is hand-held.
Problem Symptom Cause Solution Shooting data is displayed, but live image is entirely black or white. Camera set to manualexposure mode (M). Shutter speed and aperture combination is extremely under or overexposing the live image. Change the shutter speed or aperture value until an image appears on the monitor (p. 56). Live image turns black and white. Camera used under low-light conditions. With still images, automatic monitor amplification activates under low-light conditions (p. 34).
ABOUT THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY CHARGER CORD The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased.
CARE AND STORAGE Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your camera will provide years of service. CAMERA CARE • Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. • Turn off the camera when transporting. • This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof. Inserting or removing batteries or the memory card, or operating the camera with wet hands may damage the camera. • When at the beach or near water, take care not to expose the camera to water or sand.
OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND CONDITIONS • This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°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.
BATTERIES • Battery performance decreases with temperature. In cold environments, we recommend keeping spare batteries in a warm place, such as the inside of a coat. Batteries can recover their power when they warm up. • Do not store the battery when it is fully charged. • When storing the battery for extended periods, recharge it for five minutes every six months. The battery may not be able to be charged if completely exhausted.
BEFORE IMPORTANT EVENTS OR JOURNEYS • Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. • Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction. QUESTIONS AND SERVICE • If you have questions about your camera or charger, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. • Before shipping your camera or charger for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility.
INDEX AC adapter, 25, 67, 147 Adobe RGB, 2, 102, 103, 152 Auto focus Continuous, 46 Flex Focus Point (FFP), 48, 49, 107 Full-time, 143 Single-shot, 46 Subject Tracking, 46, 106 Signals, 35, 46 Anti-shake, 37, 143 Auto power save, 24, 142, 151 Battery Care and storage, 4, 164 Changing, 23 Charging, 4, 5, 22 Condition, 24 Camera Body, 14 Strap, 20 Camera sensitivity (ISO), 56, 74, 75 Color mode, 2, 102, 103, 136 Color saturation compensation, 62, 77 Continuous advance Bracketing, 62 High speed, 64 Standard, 6
Compatible flash units, 75, 93 Compensation, 59, 110 Metering, 92-93 Range, 36, 75 Signals, 36 Terminal, 76 Flash modes Fill-flash, 86 Manual, 92-93 Rear sync, 87 Red-eye reduction, 86 Remote, 88-91 Slow shutter sync.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: 5.0 million 2/3-type progressive primary-color CCD with a total of 5.3 million pixels Camera sensitivity (ISO): Auto and 100, 200, 400, and 800 ISO equivalents Aspect ratio: 4:3 Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups Maximum aperture: f/2.8 (wide-angle position), f/3.5 (telephoto position) Focal length: 7.2 - 50.8 mm (35mm equivalent: 28 - 200mm) Focusing range (from the CCD): 0.5 m - infinity (1.6 ft - infinity) 0.25 - 0.6 m (11.8 - 23.
Battery: One NP-400 lithium-ion battery Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 330 frames with a NP-400 lithium-ion battery, full-size images (2560 X 1920), standard image quality, EVF on, LCD monitor off, flash used with 50% of the frames, no instant playback, no voice memo. Battery performance (playback): Approx. continuous playback time: 300 min. with a NP-400 lithium-ion battery, LCD monitor on, EVF off.
BATTERY PACK BP-400 The Battery Pack BP-400 is a portable power source for the camera. This accessory uses two NP-400 lithium-ion batteries or six Ni-MH or alkaline batteries to power the camera. For more details on the Battery Pack BP-400 or other accessories listed in this manual, contact your local Minolta dealer.
FILTER EXAMPLES Filter levels with color images +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 ±0 Filter settings with black and white images. For more on Filter effects, see page 78.
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