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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2779-11 HA-A205...

  • Page 3: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before May, 2002. To obtain compati- bility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.

  • Page 4: For Proper And Safe Use

    FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. •...
  • Page 5 • Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. • Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children, not to harm them with the product or parts.
  • Page 6 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of parts...12 Camera body ...12 Data panel ...15 EVF and LCD monitor display ...16 Getting up and running...17 Camera-shake warning ...17 Attaching the camera strap ...18 Removing the lens cap ...18 Attaching the lens hood...19 Inserting batteries...20 Inserting the CompactFlash card ...20 Handling the camera ...21 Turning on the camera and displays ...21...
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Recording mode – advanced operation ...40 Spot-AE lock button...40 Pro-auto button ...41 Digital-subject-program button...42 Setting the function dial ...44 Memory – storing camera settings ...46 Metering modes...47 Exposure modes...48 Program – P ...49 Program shift ...49 Aperture priority – A ...50 Shutter priority –...
  • Page 9 Autofocus areas and control...74 Flex Focus Point ...75 Digital zoom ...76 Macro mode...77 Navigating the recording-mode menu ...78 Electronic keyboard ...80 Autofocus modes ...81 Image size ...82 About the frame counter...82 Image quality ...83 About super-fine and RAW image quality ...84 Image-file size and CompactFlash card capacity...85 Flash modes ...86 Wireless/Remote flash...88...
  • Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Playback mode – viewing and editing images ...105 Single-frame playback and histogram display ...105 Viewing images ...106 Playing back voice memos ...106 Viewing movies...107 Deleting single images ...107 Enlarged playback ...108 Changing the playback display ...109 Navigating the playback-mode menu ...110 Frame selection screen ...112 Deleting images...113 Formatting CompactFlash cards ...114...
  • Page 11 Data-transfer mode...136 QuickTime system requirements ...136 System requirements...137 Connecting the camera to a computer ...138 Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ...140 Automatic installation...140 Manual installation...141 Connecting to Mac OS 8.6 ...143 Auto power save (Data-transfer mode)...143 CompactFlash card folder organization...144 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ...146 Windows 98 / 98 second edition ...146 Windows ME, 2000 Professional, and XP...146...

  • Page 12: Names Of Parts

    NAMES OF PARTS CAMERA BODY * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 156). Digital-subject-program button (p. 42) Pro-auto button (p.
  • Page 13 Display mode switch Display information button (p. 34, 109) Accessory shoe Eyepiece sensors* (p. 34) Electronic viewfinder* (EVF) (p. 73) LCD monitor* (p. 16) Battery-chamber lock (p. 26) Playback mode (p. 105) Recording mode (p. 40) Main switch/Mode dial QV/ Delete button (p. 37) DC/AV-out terminal cover Speaker Movie mode (p.
  • Page 14 NAMES OF PARTS Exposure modes (p. 48) Drive modes (p. 54) Metering modes (p. 47) White balance (p. 62) Memory (p. 46) Camera sensitivity (p. 65) Function button Macro release (p. 77) Function dial (p. 44) Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 73) Focus-mode (AF/MF) button (p.

  • Page 15: Data Panel

    DATA PANEL Located on the top of the camera body, the data panel shows the status of the camera. All icons have been shown for clarity. Digital-subject-program icons (p. 42) Digital-subject-program indicators (p. 42) Battery-condition indicator (p. 27) Exposure-mode indicators (p. 48) White-balance indicators (p.

  • Page 16: Evf And Lcd Monitor Display

    NAMES OF PARTS EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY 1. Microphone indicator 2. Flash-mode indicator (p. 86) 3. Flash signal (p. 23) 4. Mode indicator 5. Flash-compensation display (p. 68) 6. Filter display (p. 71) 7. Color-saturation-compensation display (p. 71) 8. Contrast-compensation display (p. 70) 9.

  • Page 17: Getting Up And Running

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING This is a quick reference guide so that the camera can be used as soon as possible. However, it is recommended that the entire manual be read to properly operate the cam- era and to achieve the best results. CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera- shake warning will appear on the monitors.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Camera Strap

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as shown. • Always keep the camera strap around your neck in case you drop the camera. REMOVING THE LENS CAP Using your thumb and index finger, pinch the inside or outside tabs of the lens cap to remove.

  • Page 19: Attaching The Lens Hood

    ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood should not be used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow.

  • Page 20: Inserting Batteries

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSERTING BATTERIES The AA nickel-metal hydride batteries supplied with the camera must be charged before their initial use. Refer to the charger manual for instructions on safe use and handling. INSERTING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD Open the battery-chamber door by moving the battery-chamber lock to the open position Insert the batteries.

  • Page 21: Handling The Camera

    HANDLING THE CAMERA While using the electronic viewfinder (EVF) or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the body with the palm of your left hand. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.

  • Page 22: Taking Pictures

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING TAKING PICTURES With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will activate. The zooming ring can be used to frame the subject. The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the EVF and on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 23: Using The Built-In Flash

    USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh shadows. When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the red flash icon indicates the flash is charging.

  • Page 24: Viewing And Deleting Pictures In Quick View

    GETTING UP AND RUNNING VIEWING AND DELETING PICTURES IN QUICK VIEW Captured images can be viewed in recording mode. Simply press the QV/delete button to access the images, and use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the CompactFlash card. In quick view, images can also be deleted.

  • Page 25: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION This section covers the basic operation of the camera. Please thoroughly familiarize yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to other sections in the manual.

  • Page 26: Changing Batteries

    BASIC OPERATION CHANGING BATTERIES This digital camera uses four AA-size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. When using new Ni-MH batteries, fully charge them before their initial use. Although alkaline batteries can be used with this product, their performance will be limited. Only use alkaline batteries for test photographs or when Ni-MH batteries, the Minolta External High-power Battery Pack, or AC adapter are not available.

  • Page 27: Battery Condition Indicator

    BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the battery-condition indicator appears on the data panel and monitors. The monitor icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitors are blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly.

  • Page 28: External Power Supplies (Sold Separately)

    BASIC OPERATION EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, and AC-2L is for use in all other areas.
  • Page 29 Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a CompactFlash card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated (1). To eject a CompactFlash card, lift (2) then press (3) the card-eject lever. The card can now be pulled out.

  • Page 30: Setting The Camera To Record Images Automatically

    BASIC OPERATION SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY Mode indicator Metering-mode indicator (p. 47) Exposure-mode/Digital-sub- ject-program indicator (p. 48, 42) Shutter-speed display While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial to still- image recording.

  • Page 31: Basic Recording Operation

    BASIC RECORDING OPERATION With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will activate. Place the subject within the focus frame. • For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function (p. •...

  • Page 32: Focus Lock

    BASIC OPERATION FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the shutter-release button partway down.

  • Page 33: Focus Signals

    FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus modes see p. 81. Focus icon: white Focus icon: red •...

  • Page 34: Display Controls - Recording Mode

    BASIC OPERATION DISPLAY CONTROLS – RECORDING MODE Located on the back of the camera, the display-mode switch and the display-information button con- trol on which monitor the image is displayed and what information is included in the display. The three position switch allows the choice between automatic display and setting the display to the EVF or LCD monitor.
  • Page 35 In the center of the display switch, the display-information button controls what information is displayed with the live image. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles to the next format: standard display, focus frame, real-time histogram, and live image only. The number of screens and their formats can be changed in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p.

  • Page 36: Quick View

    BASIC OPERATION QUICK VIEW Still images can be viewed in recording mode. Simply press the QV/delete button to access the images, and use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the CompactFlash card. Images is displayed with various information: date and time of capture, frame number, printing and lock status, and voice-memo recording.

  • Page 37: Quick View Display

    Mode indicator Time of capture Date of capture Voice-memo indicator (p. 99) Lock indicator (p. 115) Print indicator (p. 118) Frame number/ total number of images DELETING IMAGES IN QUICK VIEW In quick view, the displayed image can be deleted. When selecting an image for deletion, a confirmation screen will appear before the opera- tion is executed.

  • Page 38: Changing The Quick View Display

    BASIC OPERATION CHANGING THE QUICK VIEW DISPLAY In the center of the display switch, the display-information button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. Full display Image only Index playback...

  • Page 39: Enlarged Playback

    ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination. Images can be magnified between 1.2X and 4.0X in 0.2X increments. 640 X 480 size images can only be magnified between 1.2X and 2.0X. RAW and super fine images cannot be enlarged. With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the magnification button (1).

  • Page 40: Recording Mode Advanced Operation

    RECORDING MODE ADVANCED OPERATION This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. The sections, setting the function dial (p.44), Digital Effects Control (p. 67), and the navigating the recording-mode menu (p. 78), cover setting most of the advanced features in this camera.

  • Page 41: Pro-Auto Button

    PRO-AUTO BUTTON Digital subject program (p. 42) Exposure mode (p. 48) Drive mode (p. 54) Focus mode (p. 81, 94) Autofocus area (p. 74) White balance (p. 62) Metering mode (p. 47) Exposure compensation (p. 68) Contrast compensation (p. 70) Color-saturation compensation (p.

  • Page 42: Digital-Subject-Program Button

    RECORDING MODE DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM BUTTON Portrait Sports action Sunset Night portrait Text The subject-program button (1) optimizes the camera’s per- formance for various conditions and subjects. Exposure, white-balance, and image-processing systems work in unison for beautiful results. Pressing the subject-program button cycles through the modes: portrait, sport action, sunset, night portrait, text, and the original exposure mode.

  • Page 43: Shooting Tips

    While camera performance is optimized for each shooting condition, some changes can be made to camera settings with subject programs. The autofocus mode can be changed (p. 81). The sports action mode uses continuous AF, the other modes use single AF. The digital effects controller can be used to adjust image brightness, contrast, and color (p.

  • Page 44: Setting The Function Dial

    RECORDING MODE SETTING THE FUNCTION DIAL The memory function, metering mode, exposure mode, drive mode, white balance, and camera sen- sitivity are controlled by the function dial. Making changes with the function dial is simple. The func- tion dial can only be used for still photography. Turn the function dial to the mode to be changed (1).
  • Page 45 Function Dial Display Menu PASM DRIVE 100, 200, 400, 800. Setting Memory registers or the set- ting function are selected with a special menu dis- played on the monitors. Multi-segment Center weighted Spot Program Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual Single-frame advance Continuous advance Self-timer Bracketing...

  • Page 46: Memory - Storing Camera Settings

    RECORDING MODE MEMORY – STORING CAMERA SETTINGS Three sets of camera settings can be saved. This saves time under frequently repeating conditions by eliminating the need to set the camera. Except for the spot AEL button, subject programs, data imprinting, voice memo, and instant playback settings, all recording-mode camera settings will be saved including the position of the Flex Focus Point, the custom white balance setting, and changes made with the function dial and digital effects control.

  • Page 47: Metering Modes

    To recall a setting, press the function button and highlight the memory register using the control dial. Release the function button to apply the memory settings. Camera settings cannot be deleted from memory by turning the camera off, using the pro-auto but- ton, or choosing the default function on the setup menu.

  • Page 48: Exposure Modes

    RECORDING MODE EXPOSURE MODES The four exposure modes allow extensive control over image making. Programmed AE gives carefree operation, aperture and shutter priority allow photographers to optimise exposures in different situations, and manual expo- sure provides complete freedom in controlling the final image. See setting the function dial section on page 44.

  • Page 49: Program - P

    PROGRAM – P The programmed AE exposure control uses luminance and focal-length information to ensure perfect exposures. The sophisticated exposure system allows the photographer the freedom to shoot without having to worry about the technical details of exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture val- ues of the exposure are displayed on the monitors and data panel.

  • Page 50: Aperture Priority - A

    RECORDING MODE APERTURE PRIORITY – A data panel and turn red on the monitors. The shutter speed range in aperture-priority exposure mode is 4 to 1/4000 second. When the shutter speed falls below an acceptable limit for the camera to be hand held, the camera- shake warning (p.

  • Page 51: Shutter Priority - S

    SHUTTER PRIORITY – S Camera Notes For 35mm photographers, an aperture range of f/2.8 to f/8 does not seem impressive. However, because of the CCD size and the actual focal length of the lens, the apertures on this digital camera give significantly more depth of field at any given angle of view with any given aperture than a 35mm camera.

  • Page 52: Manual Exposure - M

    RECORDING MODE MANUAL EXPOSURE – M Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer total control over the final exposure. The shutter speeds and aperture values can be changed in half stop increments. The shutter speed range in manual exposure mode is 4 to 1/2000 second including bulb.

  • Page 53: Bulb Exposures

    BULB EXPOSURES Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). Exposures up to thirty seconds can be made by pressing and holding the shutter-release button. The use of a tripod and a remote cord is recommended for bulb exposures. Use the control dial (1) to decrease the shutter-speed value below four seconds until “bulb”...

  • Page 54: Drive Modes

    RECORDING MODE DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Icons indi- cating the selected drive mode appear on the data panel and LCD monitor and in the EVF. See setting the function dial section on page 44. Single-frame advance –...

  • Page 55: Continuous Advance

    CONTINUOUS ADVANCE Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter- release button. Continuous advance acts like a motor drive on a film camera. The number of images that can be captured at one time depends on the image-quality and image-size setting. The maxi- mum rate of capture is 2 fps with full-size images with manual focus in manual-exposure mode.

  • Page 56: Uhs Continuous Advance

    RECORDING MODE UHS CONTINUOUS ADVANCE UHS continuous-advance mode allows a series of 1280 X 960 images to be captured at a rate of approximately 7 frames per second. The number of images that can be captured at one time depends on the image-quality setting: fine – 15 frames, standard – 31 frames, and economy – 39 frames.

  • Page 57: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten sec- onds after the shutter is released. The self-timer is set with the function dial (p. 44). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic opera- tion section (p.

  • Page 58: Bracketing

    RECORDING MODE BRACKETING This mode makes a three image bracket of a scene. Bracketing is a method of taking a series of images of a static subject in which each image has a slight variation in exposure. The camera is not limited to exposure brackets, but can also make contrast, saturation, and filter brackets.

  • Page 59: Notes On Bracketing

    Compose the picture as described in the basic-operation section (p. 31). Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the exposure and focus for the series; the camera will continue to focus during the series if set to continuous AF (p. 81). Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down (2) to make the bracket series;...

  • Page 60: Interval

    RECORDING MODE INTERVAL The interval mode makes a series of still or moving images over a period of time. Similar to time- lapse photography, a series of images of a slow moving event can be taken: the blossoming of a flower, the construction of a building.
  • Page 61 Confirm the CompactFlash card has enough storage capacity for the series by comparing the num- ber of frames in the interval series with the number of recordable images displayed on the frame counter. When taking still-images, image size and quality settings can be changed to increase the number of pictures that can be saved on the CompactFlash card (p.

  • Page 62: White Balance

    RECORDING MODE WHITE BALANCE White Balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional photography. When setting the white balance, “Auto” (data panel) and “AWB”...

  • Page 63: Automatic White Balance

    AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE The automatic white balance compensates for the color temperature of a scene. In most cases, the AUTO setting will balance the ambient light and create beautiful images, even under mixed-lighting conditions. When the built-in flash is used, the white balance is set for the color temperature of the flash.

  • Page 64: Custom White Balance

    RECORDING MODE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE Custom-white-balance function allows a photographer to calibrate the camera to a specific lighting condition. The setting can be used repeatedly until reset. Custom white balance is especially useful with mixed-lighting conditions or when critical control over color is needed. To calibrate the camera, press the function button and turn the control dial until the custom white-bal- ance icon and “SET”...

  • Page 65: Camera Sensitivity - Iso

    CAMERA SENSITIVITY – ISO Five settings can be selected for camera sensitivity: Auto, 100, 200, 400, and 800; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film.

  • Page 66: Flash Range And Camera Sensitivity

    RECORDING MODE FLASH RANGE AND CAMERA SENSITIVITY For correct flash exposures, the subject must be within the flash range. The flash range can be extended by changing the camera sensitivity (p. 65). When the camera sensitivity is set to auto, the ISO is set between ISO 100 and 200.

  • Page 67: Digital Effects Control

    DIGITAL EFFECTS CONTROL The Digital Effects Controller is a powerful tool. As well as being able to make adjustments to expo- sure, the controller can also change image contrast, color, and saturation. The effect of any change is instantly visible on the monitors before the image is captured. Since compensation is applied to the image before it is compressed and saved, image information can be optimised before leaving the scene.

  • Page 68: Exposure And Flash Compensation

    RECORDING MODE EXPOSURE AND FLASH COMPENSATION The ambient light and flash exposure can be adjusted before the image is captured to make the final picture lighter or darker. Exposure can be adjust- ed by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments (p. 151). The exposure and flash compensation will remain in effect until it has been reset.
  • Page 69 Shooting tips Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions. Changing the exposure value can compensate for these situations. For example, a very bright scene, such as a snowy land- scape or a white sandy beach, can appear too dark in the captured image.

  • Page 70: Contrast Compensation

    RECORDING MODE CONTRAST COMPENSATION The contrast of a scene can be adjusted within seven levels (±3) with the digital effects controller. If a scene is too contrasty, information will be lost; if a scene is flat, the image information is not optimised for the recording ability of the camera.

  • Page 71: Color-Saturation Compensation

    COLOR-SATURATION COMPENSATION The color saturation of a scene can be adjusted within seven levels (±3) with the digital effects controller. Colors can be accented or subdued. The color saturation must be set before the image is captured. When chang- ing the color-saturation setting, an icon will appear in the live image. The monitors will indicate if an increase (+) or decrease (–) in saturation has been made.

  • Page 72: Recording Mode

    RECORDING MODE Filter levels with color images Warm Cool Filter settings with black and white images Blue Magenta Green...

  • Page 73: Electronic Viewfinder

    ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER The EVF displays 100% field of view. When using the camera outdoors or under strong lighting con- ditions, the viewfinder image is not affected by the ambient light and remains bright and clear. The electronic viewfinder can be tilted between 0° to 90°. Simply grip the finder between your fingers and move it to the position desired.

  • Page 74: Autofocus Areas And Control

    RECORDING MODE AUTOFOCUS AREAS AND CONTROL In still-image recording mode, the controller selects the focus area used and moves the spot-focus area within the image. The two focus areas, wide focus area and spot focus point, allow flexibility over a variety of situations. The wide focus area is an array of local focus areas that work together to control focus.

  • Page 75: Flex Focus Point

    FLEX FOCUS POINT Once displayed, the spot focus area can be moved to any point in the image area. This Flex Focus Point is a powerful tool for off-center subjects. The Flex Focus Point cannot be used with the digital zoom (p.

  • Page 76: Digital Zoom

    RECORDING MODE DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom doubles the lens magnification. The digital zoom cannot be used with RAW image quality or in movie recording. Press the magnification button on the back of the camera. The effect is immediately displayed. •...

  • Page 77: Macro Mode

    MACRO MODE The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The macro mode can be used with the digital zoom to increase the close-up effect. Subject programs and movie recording can be used with the macro setting. The built-in flash cannot be used with macro mode. Align one of the arrows on the zoom ring with the arrow next to the macro switch.

  • Page 78: Navigating The Recording-Mode Menu

    RECORDING MODE NAVIGATING THE RECORDING-MODE MENU In recording mode, press the menu button (1) to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the recording-mode menu after making settings. The four-way key of the controller (2) is used to move the cursor in the menu.
  • Page 79 Basic AF mode Single Continuous Image size 2560 X 1920 1600 x 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Quality Super fine Fine Standard Economy Flash mode Fill-flash Red-eye Rear sync. Wireless Wireless Ch. 1 – 4 Flash control ADI flash Pre-flash TTL Full power 1/4 power...

  • Page 80: Electronic Keyboard

    RECORDING MODE ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD The electronic keyboard is used to enter text for imprinting data or for naming new folders. The key- board automatically appears when text needs to be entered. To enter text, sim- Text block Delete key Case key ply use the four- way keys of the Rec.

  • Page 81: Autofocus Modes

    AUTOFOCUS MODES This digital camera has two autofocusing modes. The single and continuous basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. Single AF – for general purpose photography and static subjects. When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the autofocus system locks onto the subject in the focus area and will remain locked until the shutter button is released.

  • Page 82: Image Size

    RECORDING MODE IMAGE SIZE Changing image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image – smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.

  • Page 83: Image Quality

    IMAGE QUALITY This camera has five image quality settings: raw, super fine, fine, standard, and economy. Always select the desired setting before taking the picture. See navigating the recording-mode menu on page Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on the number of pixels in the image.

  • Page 84: About Super-Fine And Raw Image Quality

    RECORDING MODE ABOUT SUPER-FINE AND RAW IMAGE QUALITY Because super-fine and RAW data files are so large, the continuous-advance and UHS continuous- advance drive modes cannot be used with these image-quality settings. With the bracketing drive mode, the continuous advance is canceled and the shutter must be released manually for each frame of the bracket.

  • Page 85: Image-File Size And Compactflash Card Capacity

    IMAGE-FILE SIZE AND COMPACTFLASH CARD CAPACITY The number of images that can be stored on a CompactFlash card is determined by the size of the card and the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others.

  • Page 86: Flash Modes

    RECORDING MODE FLASH MODES Data EVF & panel LCD monitor – Fill-flash Red-eye reduction Rear flash – sync The flash mode can be changed in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80). For the flash to fire, the unit must be manually lifted. The flash will fire in the selected mode regardless of the amount of ambient light.

  • Page 87: Rear Flash Sync

    RED-EYE REDUCTION Red-eye reduction is used when taking photographs of people or animals in low-light conditions. The red-eye effect is caused by light reflected from the retina of the eye. The camera will fire a pre-flash before the main flash to contract the pupils of the subject’s eyes. REAR FLASH SYNC Rear flash sync is used with long exposures to make trailing lights or blurring appear to follow rather than precede the...

  • Page 88: Wireless/Remote Flash

    RECORDING MODE WIRELESS / REMOTE FLASH On-camera flash. Wireless/ Remote flash. Rec. Custom2 Custom1 Basic AF mode Image size Quality Fill-flash Flash mode Red-eye Wireless Ch. Rear sync. Flash control Wireless Wireless/Remote flash allows the camera to control an off- camera Minolta 5600HS(D) and 3600HS(D) flash unit with- out the need of a cable.
  • Page 89 Raise the built-in flash on the camera. The wireless flash indicator (WL) will be dis- played in the top left corner of the live image. The number next to it indicates the channel in use. Press the shutter-release button partway down to charge the built- in flash;...

  • Page 90: Wireless/Remote Camera And Flash Ranges

    RECORDING MODE WIRELESS/REMOTE CAMERA AND FLASH RANGES Camera-to-subject distance Minimum camera-to-subject distance Camera sensitivity setting Aperture ISO 100 ƒ2.8 1.4 m / 4.6 ft ƒ4 1.0 m / 3.2 ft ƒ5.6 0.7 m / 2.3 ft ƒ8 0.5 m / 1.6 ft Minimum flash-to-subject distance ƒ2.8 1.0 m / 3.2 ft...

  • Page 91: Notes On Wireless/Remote Flash

    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 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.

  • Page 92: Flash Control

    RECORDING MODE FLASH CONTROL ADI, pre-flash TTL, and manual flash controls are available. Flash control is changed in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 78). ADI flash metering – Advanced Distance Integration. This mode combines distance information from the autofocusing system with information from a pre-flash exposure.

  • Page 93: Spot Af/Ael

    SPOT AF/AEL When the spot-AE lock button is pressed and held, the exposure is locked (p. 40). How the spot but- ton operates and what functions it controls can be changed in the custom-1 section of the recording- mode menu (p. 78). If one of the AF/AE settings is selected, the metering mode set with the function dial will be employed when the spot-AE lock button is used.

  • Page 94: Manual Focus

    RECORDING MODE MANUAL FOCUS Manual control over focus is simple. The focus mode button (AF/MF) (1) switches between auto- matic and manual focus. The MF icon is displayed on the data panel and monitors when the camera is in the manual-focus mode. Use the focus ring (2) at the rear of the lens barrel to make a sharp image on monitors.

  • Page 95: Data Imprinting

    DATA IMPRINTING Data can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting 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 distance indicator and frame counter on the monitors to indicate the imprinting function is active.

  • Page 96: Color Mode

    RECORDING MODE 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 the custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 78).

  • Page 97: Sharpness

    SHARPNESS The sharpness of the image can be altered. This must be set before the image is recorded. Sharpness is set in the custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p. Recording-mode EVF and LCD menu settings monitor display Hard (+) Normal –...

  • Page 98: Instant Playback

    RECORDING MODE INSTANT PLAYBACK After an image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitors for two or ten seconds before being saved. When in continuous-advance or bracketing mode, an index display is used. With UHS continu- ous advance, only the last frame of the series is displayed. Instant-playback is activated and the length of the playback period is set in the custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p.

  • Page 99: Voice Memo

    VOICE MEMO Voice memo allows a five or fifteen second audio track to be record- ed with a still image. The function is activated and the length of the recording time is set in the custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p.

  • Page 100: A Short Guide To Photography

    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;...
  • Page 101 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 cas- cading over a waterfall.

  • Page 102: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE MOVIE MODE Up to sixty seconds of digital video with or without audio can be recorded. The motion JPEG image is 320 X 240 pixels (QVGA). The effective image area is 308 X 240 pixels; two thin lines will appear to the left and right of the image when played back.
  • Page 103 Movie files are recorded at approximately 250KB per second. A 16MB Compactflash card can store about 49 seconds of digital video. The table on the right shows the approximate total recording time with various capacity CompactFlash cards. Actual time depends on the subject and the amount of image and audio data stored on the card.

  • Page 104: Navigating The Movie Menu

    MOVIE MODE NAVIGATING THE MOVIE MENU Movie Basic Audio Movie mode Auto select Use the up/down keys to highlight the new setting. Press the controller to select the highlighted setting. Once a setting is made, the cursor returns to the menu options and the new setting is displayed. To return to the movie mode, press the menu button.

  • Page 105: Playback Mode Viewing And Editing Images

    PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING AND EDITING IMAGES SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK AND HISTOGRAM DISPLAY Mode indicator Time of capture Date of capture Voice-memo indicator (p. 99) Lock indicator (p. 115) Print indicator (p. 118) Frame number/ total number of images The black area of the histogram shows the luminance distribution of the recorded image from black (left) to white (right).

  • Page 106: Viewing Images

    PLAYBACK MODE VIEWING IMAGES Simply turn the mode dial to the playback-mode position to access images and audio tracks. Image and audio files can be deleted, locked, and copied in the playback mode. Use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images on the memory card. PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS Voice memos (p.

  • Page 107: Viewing Movies

    VIEWING MOVIES Standard, Night, Time-lapse, and UHS continuous-advance movies can be played back on the cam- era. Movie files are indicated by an icon at the bottom of the display. Standard and Night Movies are also indicated by a thumbnail of the first frame. : play : pause : stop...

  • Page 108: Enlarged Playback

    PLAYBACK MODE ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination. Images can be magnified between 1.2X and 4.0X in 0.2X increments. 640 X 480 size images can only be magnified between 1.2X and 2.0X. RAW and super fine images cannot be enlarged. With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the magnification button (1).

  • Page 109: Changing The Playback Display

    CHANGING THE PLAYBACK DISPLAY In the center of the display switch, the display-information button controls the display format. Each time the button is pressed, the display cycles through to the next format: full display, image only, index playback. Full display Image only Index playback In index playback, the left/right keys of the controller will move the yellow border to the next or the...

  • Page 110: Navigating The Playback-Mode Menu

    PLAYBACK MODE NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU In playback mode, press the menu button (1) to activate the menu. The menu button also turns off the playback-mode menu when the settings have been completed. The four-way key of the controller (2) is used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the controller will enter a setting. Activate the playback-mode menu with the menu button (1).
  • Page 111 Basic Delete This frame All frames Marked frames Format Enter Lock This frame All frames Marked frames Unlock frames Index format 9 frames 4 frames Custom 1 Slide show Enter Playback All frames Marked frames Duration 1 – 60 sec. Repeat Yes / No Custom 2...

  • Page 112: Frame Selection Screen

    PLAYBACK MODE 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 the basic section of the playback-mode menu (p. 110). Play The left/right keys of the controller move the...

  • Page 113: Deleting Images

    DELETING IMAGES 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-mode menu. Before an image is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear;...

  • Page 114: Formatting Compactflash Cards

    PLAYBACK MODE FORMATTING COMPACTFLASH CARDS When a CompactFlash card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function is used to erase all data on a CompactFlash 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.

  • Page 115: Locking Images

    LOCKING IMAGES Single, multiple, or all images in a folder can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback-mode menu functions or the QV/delete button. Important images should be locked. To lock images in other folders, the folder must first be selected in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p.

  • Page 116: Slide Show

    PLAYBACK MODE SLIDE SHOW The custom 1 section of the playback-mode menu controls the slide-show function. This function automatically displays all still images in a folder in order. Press the central button of the controller to pause and restart the presentation. To cancel the presentation, press the down key of the controller.
  • Page 117 Menu options Settings Slide show Enter All frames Playback Marked Frames Duration 1 – 60s. Repeat Yes / No To start the slide-show presentation. Pressing the central button of the controller will pause the presentation. During the slide show, press the down key of the controller to stop the presentation and return to the playback-mode menu.

  • Page 118: About Dpof

    PLAYBACK MODE 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 CompactFlash card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the CompactFlash-card slot of DPOF compatible printers.

  • Page 119: Ordering An Index Print

    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 con- troller 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.

  • Page 120: Copying Images

    PLAYBACK MODE COPYING IMAGES Image files can be copied from one CompactFlash card to another. Up to 15MB of data can be trans- ferred. Every time the copy function is used, a new folder is automatically created for the image(s). This frame –...
  • Page 121 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 play- back menu. The copy-unsuccessful message will appear when one or all of the files could not be copied. Check the second CompactFlash card to see which files were copied and then repeat the procedure for the files that could not be transferred.

  • Page 122: Viewing Images On A Television

    PLAYBACK MODE 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 com- patible with the NTSC and PAL standards.

  • Page 123: Setup Mode Controlling The Camera's Operation

    SETUP MODE CONTROLLING THE CAMERA’S OPERATION This section contains detailed information on controlling the camera’s functions and operation as well as creating and selecting folders. The navigating the setup menu section covers the operation of the setup menu. The section is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings.

  • Page 124: Navigating The Setup Menu

    SETUP MODE NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU To access the menu, simply turn the main dial to the setup position. The four-way keys of the con- troller (1) are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the controller will enter a setting. The “Basic”...
  • Page 125 Basic LCD brightness 1 – 5 EVF brightness 1 – 5 Audio signals Shutter FX Volume 3 (High) 1 (Low) Language English Deutsch Français Español Custom 1 File # memory On / Off Folder name Std. form Date form Select folder (folder names) New folder Enter...

  • Page 126: Evf And Lcd Monitor Brightness

    SETUP MODE EVF AND LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the EVF and LCD monitor is set independently of each other. Brightness is con- trolled in five levels from 1 (low) to 5 (high). As each setting is highlighted, the monitor will adjust accordingly;...

  • Page 127: Volume

    VOLUME The volume of the audio signals and sound effects can be increased or decreased in the basic sec- tion of the setup menu (p. 124). This affects the camera’s audio signals as well as the playback levels of an audio track. LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed.

  • Page 128: Folder Name

    100MLT11 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; 11 indicates a DiMAGE 7i. (Standard) A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is followed by one register for the year, two registers for the month, and two registers for the day: 100YMMDD.

  • Page 129: Select Folder

    SELECT FOLDER This option allows the selection of existing folders. In quick view or playback mode, only the images in the selected folder can be viewed or edited. In recording mode, the folder-name option in the cus- tom 1 section of the setup menu must be set to standard form in order to select the folder in which to place the subsequent recorded images.

  • Page 130: Display Mode

    SETUP MODE DISPLAY MODE Standard display Focus frame only Grid Scale Setup Custom1 Basic Custom2 File # memory Std. display Folder name Focus frame Select folder Histogram New folder Grid Display mode Scale Direct MF Image only Real-time histogram Live image only Display-mode settings with a check mark are included in the dis- play cycle.

  • Page 131: Direct Manual Focus

    DIRECT MANUAL FOCUS Direct manual focus allows manual adjustments to be made after the AF system has locked onto the subjects. Direct manual focus is activated in the custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 124). Direct manual focus is canceled when continuous AF (p. 81) or manual focus (p. 94) is in use. As described in the basic recording operation section (p.

  • Page 132: Reset Default

    SETUP MODE RESET DEFAULT Unlike the pro-auto button (p. 41), this function affects not only the recording mode, but also the movie, playback, and setup modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Exposure mode Focus mode Focus area...
  • Page 133 Spot AE lock button Magnification button Sharpness Color mode Data imprinting Instant playback Movie mode Audio (movie mode) Index playback format Duration (Slide Show) Repeat (Slide Show) Index print LCD monitor brightness EVF brightness Audio signals Shutter FX Volume Folder name Display mode Direct manual focus Auto-power-save period...

  • Page 134: Evf Auto Switch

    SETUP MODE EVF AUTO SWITCH – CONTROLLING THE AUTO-DISPLAY FUNCTION This option controls the auto-display function in the recording and movie mode (p. 102). The auto- EVF/LCD setting allows the display to switch between the EVF and LCD monitor automatically. The EVF-auto-on setting turns off the LCD monitor and uses the eye sensors to activate only the EVF when in use.

  • Page 135: Setting The Date Format

    SETTING THE DATE FORMAT The date format that is displayed or imprinted can be changed: YYYY/MM/DD (year, month, day), MM/DD/YYYY (month, day, year), DD/MM/YYYY (day, month, year). Simply select the format and enter it by pressing the central button of the controller; the new format will be displayed on the menu. This has no affect on the date folder name (p.

  • Page 136: Data-Transfer Mode

    DATA-TRANSFER MODE DATA-TRANSFER MODE CONNECTING TO A COMPUT- 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 man- uals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.

  • Page 137: System Requirements

    DiMAGE software CD-ROM is required for the opera- tion of the DiMAGE 7i with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of the DiMAGE 7, 5, S304, S404, X, or 2330.

  • Page 138: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    DATA-TRANSFER MODE CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER A fresh set of batteries should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98 and Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on how to connect to the operating system before con- necting the camera to a computer (Windows 98 –...
  • Page 139 After using the four-way key of the controller to highlight the USB option in the USB section of the data-transfer menu, press the the right key of the controller. • “Enter” should appear on the right side of the screen. Press the center of the controller to send a signal to the com- puter to initiate the USB connection.

  • Page 140: Connecting To Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition

    DATA-TRANSFER MODE 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.

  • Page 141: Manual Installation

    MANUAL INSTALLATION To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instruction in the connecting-the-camera-to-a- computer section on page 138. 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.
  • Page 142 DATA-TRANSFER MODE The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. Click “Next” to install the dri- ver in the system. •...

  • Page 143: Connecting To Mac Os 8.6

    CONNECTING TO MAC OS 8.6 To access this camera with a computer with Mac OS 8.6, the USB storage support software must be installed first. This software is supplied by Apple Computer, Inc. free of charge. The latest version can be downloaded from the Apple Software Updates web site at http://www.apple.com/support.

  • Page 144: Compactflash Card Folder Organization

    DATA-TRANSFER MODE COMPACTFLASH CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION 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 copy images and audio recordings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer.
  • Page 145 Image and audio file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a tif, mrw, jpg, 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 software 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.

  • Page 146: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    DATA-TRANSFER MODE DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit – the data or CompactFlash card may permanently be damaged. WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITION Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn the mode dial to another position and then disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 147: Macintosh

    MACINTOSH Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and drop it into the trash. Disconnect the USB cable. • If the USB cable is disconnected before performing the first step, an alert message will appear. Always complete the first step before disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 148: Changing The Compactflash Card (Data-Transfer Mode)

    DATA-TRANSFER MODE CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD (DATA-TRANSFER MODE) Care should be taken when changing CompactFlash cards while the camera is attached to the com- puter. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly disconnected. Always confirm the access lamp is out before removing the CompactFlash card.

  • Page 149: Appendix

    APPENDIX...

  • Page 150: System Accessories

    To allow standard flash units and lighting systems to be connected to the camera with a PC cord. The supplied update CD-ROM should not be used with the DiMAGE 7i. Several high-quality Minolta flash units can be used with this camera:...

  • Page 151: When Using Filters

    Close-up Diffuser CD-1000 Used directly on the camera with the built-in flash to provide soft lighting for close-up photography. WHEN USING FILTERS Polarizing filters and close-up lenses may cause vignetting at the wide-angle range of the lens (below the 50mm mark on the zooming ring). With very powerful close-up lenses, such as a +3 or Minolta No.

  • Page 152: Troubleshooting

    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 facil- ity listed on the back cover of this manual. Problem Symptom Nothing dis-...
  • Page 153 Problem Symptom No-card warn- Shutter will ing appears on not release. the monitors. Focus signal is red. Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations with- out flash. Continuous The built-in flash is up or image quality is advance does set to super fine or RAW.
  • Page 154 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Symptom A shadow Lens hood appears on mounted when the bottom of using flash. the image. Shooting data is displayed, Camera set to but live image manual- is entirely exposure black or mode (M). white. Live image Camera used turns black under low-light and white.

  • Page 155: Removing The Driver Software - Windows

    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.

  • Page 156: Care And Storage

    CARE AND STORAGE 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. •...

  • Page 157: Operating Temperatures And Conditions

    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.

  • Page 158: Batteries

    CARE AND STORAGE 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. As the performance of Ni-MH batteries is affected less by temperature, their use is recommended when shooting in cold environments.

  • Page 159: Lcd Monitor Care

    LCD MONITOR CARE • Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology, there may occasionally be a lack of color or bright points on the LCD monitor. • Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently damaged. •...

  • Page 160: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range (from the CCD): 0.5 m – infinity (1.6 ft – infinity) Filter diameter: Autofocusing system: Shutter: Built-in flash recycling time: Viewfinder LCD: Monitor LCD: Field of view:...
  • Page 161 Batteries: External power source: Dimensions: Weight: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice. 4 AA Ni-MH or alkaline batteries (see page 158) AC adapter (AC-1L or AC-2L) High-power battery pack (EBP-100) 117.0 (W) X 90.5 (H) X 112.5 (D) mm 4.61 (W) X 3.56 (H) X 4.43 (D) in...
  • Page 162 This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regula- tions. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). Digital Camera: Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
  • Page 164 © 2002 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 9222-2779-11 HA-A205 0-43325-53038-8 Printed in Germany...

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