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9224-2773-11 H-A106 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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 June, 2001. To

obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta

Service Facility.

Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately

contact your local camera dealer.

Minolta DiMAGE digital camera

AA alkaline batteries (set of four)

Neck strap for DiMAGE 7/5 NS-DG7

Lens shade for DiMAGE 7/5 DLS-7

16MB CompactFlash card

Video cable for DiMAGE 7/5 VC-100

USB cable for DiMAGE 7/5 USB-100

DiMAGE software CD-ROM

DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility version 1.1 instruction manual

Camera manual

Quick Reference Guide

Warranty card

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Because the low performance of alkaline batteries with digital

cameras, the use of Ni-MH batteries is recommended.

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.

• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.

• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.

• Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.

• Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.

• Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries.

• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.

• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels.

• Do not charge alkaline batteries.

• When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger.

• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately

rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries

makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.

WARNING

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

• Use only the specified AC adaptor within the voltage range indicated on the adaptor

unit. An inappropriate adaptor or current may cause damage or injury through fire or

electric shock.

• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit

inside the product is touched.

• Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor and discontinue use if the

camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash

unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock

resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries

or fire.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

• 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.

• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.

• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary

blindness which may lead to an accident.

• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an

accident.

• Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands.

If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adaptor

and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause

damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or

paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint

thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause

an explosion or fire.

• When unplugging the AC adaptor, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adaptor unit

when removing it from an outlet.

• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adaptor cord. A

damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately

remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with

use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.

• Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required

• 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.

• If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product.

• The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to

avoid burns.

• Burns may result if the CompactFlash card or batteries are removed immediately after

extended periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.

• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit

discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns.

• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and

the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes

contact with skin wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in

contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a

doctor.

• The rim of the lens hood can cause injury. Take care not to accidentally strike anyone

with the camera when the lens hood is attached.

• When using the AC adaptor, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.

• Do not use if the AC adaptor cord is damaged.

• Do not cover the AC adaptor. A fire may result.

• Do not obstruct access to the AC adaptor; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in

emergencies.

• Unplug the AC adaptor when cleaning or when the product is not in use.

CAUTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Names of parts
Camera body...........................................................................................................................10
Data panel ...............................................................................................................................13
EVF and LCD monitor display.................................................................................................14
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................15
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................15
Attaching the camera strap .....................................................................................................16
Removing the lens cap............................................................................................................16
Attaching the lens hood...........................................................................................................17
Inserting batteries....................................................................................................................18
Inserting the CompactFlash card ............................................................................................18
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................19
Turning on the camera and displays .......................................................................................19
Taking pictures.........................................................................................................................20
Using the built-in flash.............................................................................................................21
Flash range - automatic operation...........................................................................................21
Viewing and deleting pictures in quick view ............................................................................22
Basic operation ....................................................................................................................................23
Changing batteries ..................................................................................................................24
Battery condition indicators .....................................................................................................25
Auto power save ......................................................................................................................25
External power supplies (sold separately)...............................................................................26
Changing the CompactFlash card...........................................................................................26
Setting the camera to record images automatically ................................................................28
EVF and LCD monitor display.................................................................................................28
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................29
Focus lock................................................................................................................................30
Focus signals...........................................................................................................................31
Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................31
Display controls - recording mode...........................................................................................32
Quick view ...............................................................................................................................34
Deleting images in quick view.....................................................................................35
Recording mode - advanced operation ................................................................................................36
What is an Ev? What is a stop? ..............................................................................................36
Pro-auto button........................................................................................................................37
Digital-subject-program button.................................................................................................38
Setting the function dial...........................................................................................................40
Image size ...............................................................................................................................42

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Image quality ...........................................................................................................................43
About super-fine and RAW image quality...................................................................44
Image-file size and CompactFlash card capacity....................................................................45
Exposure modes......................................................................................................................46
Program - P ................................................................................................................47
Program shift....................................................................................................47
Aperture priority - A ....................................................................................................48
Shutter priority - S.......................................................................................................49
Manual exposure - M ..................................................................................................50
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................51
Continuous advance ...................................................................................................52
Self-timer.....................................................................................................................53
Bracketing ...................................................................................................................54
Exposure bracketing ........................................................................................54
Digital Enhanced Bracketing............................................................................55
Interval ........................................................................................................................56
White balance..........................................................................................................................58
Automatic white balance.............................................................................................59
Preset white balance ..................................................................................................59
Custom white balance ................................................................................................60
Camera sensitivity - ISO..........................................................................................................61
Digital Effects Controller..........................................................................................................62
Exposure compensation .............................................................................................63
Contrast compensation...............................................................................................64
Color-saturation compensation...................................................................................65
Autofocus areas and control....................................................................................................66
Flex Focus Point ......................................................................................................................67
Autofocus modes.....................................................................................................................68
Macro mode.............................................................................................................................69
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................70
Manual focus ...........................................................................................................................71
Electronic magnification (DiMAGE 7 only)...............................................................................71
Electronic viewfinder................................................................................................................72
Diopter adjustment......................................................................................................72
Automatic monitor amplification (DiMAGE 7 only)......................................................72
AF/AEL button .........................................................................................................................73
Metering modes.......................................................................................................................74
Flash metering.........................................................................................................................75

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Flash modes............................................................................................................................76
Flash compensation ................................................................................................................78
Flash range..............................................................................................................................79
Attaching a Minolta accessory flash (sold separately) ............................................................79
Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................80
Recording-mode menu - Basic................................................................................................82
Recording-mode menu - Custom 1 .........................................................................................83
Recording-mode menu - Custom 2 .........................................................................................84
Memory - storing camera settings...........................................................................................85
Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................86
Color mode..............................................................................................................................86
Data imprinting ........................................................................................................................87
Electronic keyboard .................................................................................................................88
Instant playback.......................................................................................................................89
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................90
Bulb exposures........................................................................................................................92
Attaching a remote cord (sold separately) ..............................................................................92
Playback mode - viewing and editing images ......................................................................................93
Viewing pictures ......................................................................................................................94
Viewing movies........................................................................................................................95
Deleting images.......................................................................................................................95
Single-frame playback display .................................................................................................96
Movie playback display............................................................................................................96
Histogram display ....................................................................................................................97
Display controls - playback mode............................................................................................98
Enlarged playback .................................................................................................................100
Navigating the playback-mode menu ....................................................................................102
Playback-mode menu - basic ................................................................................................104
Deleting images ........................................................................................................104
Locking images.........................................................................................................105
Changing the index playback format ........................................................................105
Playback-mode menu - Custom 1 (Slide Show)....................................................................106
Playback-mode menu - Custom 2 .........................................................................................108
About DPOF .............................................................................................................108
Creating a DPOF print order.....................................................................................108
Ordering an index print .............................................................................................109
Canceling a DPOF print order ..................................................................................109
Copying images ........................................................................................................110

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Frame-selection screen .........................................................................................................111
Viewing images on a television .............................................................................................112
Setup mode - controlling the camera’s operation...............................................................................113
Navigating the setup menu....................................................................................................114
Setup menu - basic ...............................................................................................................116
EVF and LCD monitor brightness.............................................................................116
Formatting CompactFlash cards...............................................................................116
Auto power save .......................................................................................................117
Beep..........................................................................................................................117
Language ..................................................................................................................117
Setup menu - Custom 1 ........................................................................................................118
File number memory.................................................................................................118
Select folder..............................................................................................................118
New folder.................................................................................................................119
Setup menu - Custom 2 ........................................................................................................120
Reset default.............................................................................................................120
EVF auto switch........................................................................................................121
Setting the date and time..........................................................................................122
Setting the date format .............................................................................................122
Video output..............................................................................................................122
Data-transfer mode.............................................................................................................................123
Connecting the camera to a computer ..................................................................................124
Connecting to Windows 98....................................................................................................126
Automatic installation................................................................................................126
Manual installation ....................................................................................................127
Connecting to Mac OS 8.6 ....................................................................................................129
QuickTime 4.1 system requirements.....................................................................................129
CompactFlash card folder organisation.................................................................................130
Auto power save (Data-transfer mode)..................................................................................131
Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......................................................................132
Changing the CompactFlash card (data-transfer mode) .......................................................134
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................135
A short guide to photography ................................................................................................136
System accessories...............................................................................................................138
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................139
When using filters with the DiMAGE 7 .....................................................................141
Care and storage...................................................................................................................142
Technical specifications/NOTE ABOUT BATTERIES ............................................................146

* 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. 142).

NAMES OF PARTS

CAMERA BODY

Data panel (p. 13)

Pro-auto button (p. 37)

Control dial

Shutter-release button

Focusing ring (p. 71)

Focal-length index

Zooming ring1

Lens*

Card-slot door (p. 26)

The USB port is located

behind the card-slot door.

Self-timer lamp (p. 53)

Built-in flash (p. 21)

Digital-subject-program

button (p. 38)

Strap eyelet (p. 16)

1. The focal-length scale on the zooming ring is given in 35mm focal-length equivalents.

Both cameras have a 7.2 - 50.8 mm Minolta GT lens, but because of the CCD size the

DiMAGE 7 has an equivalent zooming range of 28 - 200mm and the DiMAGE 5 has an

equivalent of 35 - 250mm. For more on equivalent focal lengths, see page 135.

Accessory shoe

Display mode switch

Display information button

(p. 32, 98)

Electronic viewfinder*

(EVF) (p. 72)

LCD monitor*

(p. 14)

Menu button

Controller

DC/Video-out terminal cover (p. 26, 112)

AF/AE lock button

(p. 73)

Battery-chamber lock (p. 24)

Eyepiece sensors*

(p. 32)

Magnification button

Remote-control

terminal cover (p. 92)

Access lamp

QV/ Delete button (p. 34)

Dial release

Main switch/Mode dial

Playback mode (p. 93)

Recording mode (p. 29)

Movie mode (p. 90)

Setup mode (p. 113)

Data-transfer mode

(p. 123)

CCD plane

NAMES OF PARTS

Function button

Macro release (p. 69)

Focus-mode (AF/MF) button (p. 71)

Digital-effects switch

Contrast compensation (p. 64)

Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 72)

Tripod socket

Image size (p. 42)

Image quality (p. 43)

Exposure modes (p. 46) Drive modes (p. 51)

White balance (p. 58)

Camera sensitivity (p. 61)

Digital-effects button

Color-saturation compensation (p. 65)

Exposure compensation (p. 63)

Function dial (p. 40)

Digital Effects Controller (p. 62)

DATA PANEL

Subject-program indicators (p. 38)

Aperture/Exposure-compensation/

Flash-compensation display

Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 61)

Exposure-mode indicators (p. 46) Shutter-speed/

Camera-sensitivity display

Battery-condition indicator (p. 25)

White-balance indicators (p. 58)

• Daylight, tungsten, fluorescent,

cloudy, and Custom.

Red-eye reduction indicator (p. 76)

Manual-focus indicator (p. 71)

Image-quality display (p. 43)

Image-size display (p. 42)

Contrast indicator (p. 64)

Flash-compensation indicator (p. 78)

Color-saturation indicator (p. 65)

Frame counter (p. 42)

Digital-subject-program icons (p. 38)

Drive-mode indicators (p. 51)

• Bracketing

• Self-timer

• Single-frame advance

• Continuous advance

NAMES OF PARTS

EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

a. Flash-mode indicators (p. 76)

d. Flash-compensation display (p. 78)

e. Sharpness display (p. 86)

f. Contrast-compensation display (p. 64)

g. Color-saturation-compensation

display (p. 65)

h. Exposure-compensation display (p. 63)

i. White-balance indicators (p. 58)

o. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 61)

j. Exposure-mode/Digital-subject-program

indicators (p. 46/38)

k. Metering-mode indicators (p. 74)

n. Camera-shake warning (p. 15)

l. Shutter-speed display

m. Aperture display

p. Manual-focus indicator (p. 71)

t. Macro-mode indicator (p. 69)

s. Drive-mode indicators (p. 51)

q. Focus signals (p. 31)

r. Frame counter (p. 42)

x. Digital-zoom (Electronic-magnification)

indicator (p. 70)

w. Image-size indicator (p. 42)

v. Image-quality indicator (p. 43)

u. Battery-condition indicator (p. 25)

c. Mode indicator

b. Flash signals (p. 21)

1. Focus frame

2. Spot metering area (p. 74)

3. AF sensors (p. 29)

4. Flex Focus Point (p. 67)

If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the

camera-shake warning will appear in the EVF and LCD monitor. Camera shake is

slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto

setting of the lens than at the wide-angle setting. The warning appears at approximately

the reciprocal of the focal length used; if the lens is set at 100mm, the camera shake

warning will appear at 1/100 second. Although the warning appears, the shutter can still

be released. If the warning appears, the following steps can be taken:

• Place the camera on a tripod.

• Use the built-in flash (p. 21).

• Increase the camera sensitivity (ISO) (p. 61).

• Zoom the lens towards the wide-angle position.

GETTING UP AND

RUNNING

This is a quick reference guide so that the camera can be used as soon as pos-

sible. However, it is recommended that the entire manual be read to properly

operate the camera and to achieve the best results.

CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP

REMOVING THE LENS CAP

Using your thumb and index fin-

ger, pinch the inside or outside

tabs of the lens cap to remove.

• When the camera is not in use,

always replace the lens cap.

Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets as

shown.

• Always keep the camera strap around your neck incase

you drop the camera.

ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD

To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular

raised line on the rim of the hood with the

focal-length index on the top of the lens barrel

Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and

turn it 90° clockwise until it clicks and the cir-

cular raised dot is aligned with the focal-

length index.

• When mounted correctly, the large petals of the

lens hood should be to the top and bottom.

• Never force the lens hood. If it does not fit,

check its orientation.

• To detach the lens hood, turn it 90°

counterclockwise and remove.

The lens hood can be reverse mounted when the

camera is not is use.

With one of the large petals to the top, slide the hood

onto the end of the lens. Turn it 90° clockwise until it

clicks.

• The lens hood can be attached or removed with the lens

cap on the camera.

• To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise

and remove.

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.

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

Open the battery-chamber door by moving the

battery-chamber lock to the open position .

INSERTING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD

INSERTING BATTERIES

Insert the CompactFlash card (2) and fold down the

card-eject lever.

• Insert the card so that the face is toward the front of the

camera. Always push the card in straight, never at an

angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit,

check its orientation.

Insert the batteries.

• Make sure the positive and negative battery terminals

are orientated as illustrated on the diagram in the battery

chamber.

Open the card-slot door (1).

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.

The EVF can be tilted between 0° and 90°. This is

useful for low-level camera positions.

HANDLING CAMERA

TURNING ON THE CAMERA AND DISPLAYS

While pushing in the dial release (1),

turn the mode dial (2) to the still-image

recording position.

Display switch

The display switch at the back of

the camera controls which

display will activate during

camera operation. Turn the

switch to the auto-display

position (A); the display will

alternate between the electronic

viewfinder (EVF) and LCD

monitor automatically.

TAKING PICTURES

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

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 your

subject. The effect of the zoom is immediately

displayed on the EVF and LCD monitor.

Compose the image in the EVF or on LCD monitor

taking care to place the subject within the focus

frame.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down

to take the picture.

• The access lamp will glow indicating the image data

is being written to the CompactFlash card. Never

remove the CompactFlash card while data is being

transferred.

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.

FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION

To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on

each side. Icons will appear in the upper left corner of

the EVF and LCD monitor (see chart below).

• The flash position must be set manually.

• The flash will always fire regardless of the amount of

ambient light.

• Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash.

The hood may cast a shadow if mounted.

The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the

subject must be within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range

is not the same at the lens’ wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

Wide-angle position

Telephoto position

0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)

0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)

Flash warning. In backlit situations, the icon will appear to recommend

the use of the flash.

When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the white

flash icon indicates the flash is ready to fire.

When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the red flash

icon indicates the flash is charging.

After taking the picture, a blue flash icon will appear if the flash prop-

erly exposed the subject.

Controller

QV/delete button

Menu button

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. 1

Press the QV/delete button to

playback the recorded images.

Use the left/right keys of the

controller to scroll

through the images.

To delete the displayed image,

press the QV/delete button.

• A confirmation screen will

appear.

Pressing the controller

will delete the image.

GETTING UP AND RUNNING

Use the left/right keys to

highlight “YES.”

• Choosing “NO” will cancel the

operation.

6Press the menu button

to return to the

recording mode.

In quick view, images can also be deleted. Care

should be taken when deleting image; once

deleted it is impossible to recover the picture.

When selecting an image for deletion, a

confirmation screen will appear before the

operation is executed. For more information

about quick view, see page 34.

BASIC OPERATION

This section covers the basic operation of the camera. Please thoroughly familiarise

yourself with the operations in this section before moving on to other sections in the

manual.

CHANGING BATTERIES

BASIC OPERATION

Open the battery-chamber door by moving the battery-

chamber lock to the open position .

Insert the batteries.

• Make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are

orientated as illustrated on the

diagram in the battery chamber.

This digital camera uses four AA-size batteries. Ni-MH batteries can be used, and are

recommended as they will offer longer life. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge

them with a battery charger suitable for Nickel Metal Hydride cells. Please consult your

vendor about an appropriate charger.

When replacing batteries, check that the mode dial is in the

off position.

Close the battery-chamber door and slide the lock lever to

the close position .

BATTERY-POWER INDICATORS

Full-battery Icon - The batteries are fully charged. This icon is

displayed for five seconds on the monitors when the camera is

turned on. The icon remains on the data panel.

Blinking low battery icon - When displayed on the data panel

with no other icons, power is insufficient for camera operation.

The shutter will not release. Replace the batteries immediately.

Low battery warning - Battery power is very low, but all

functions are operational. The battery should be replaced as

soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and

remains on the display until the batteries are changed.

AUTO POWER SAVE

To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays and unnecessary functions

if an operation is not made within a certain period. The LCD monitor will turn off after

thirty seconds. The EVF and data panel turn off after one minute. To restore the

displays, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the display-

information button. The length of the auto-power-save period for the EVF and data

panel can be changed in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 114).

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.

EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)

CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD

BASIC OPERATION

The AC Adaptor allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet.

During periods of heavy use, the AC Adaptor can conserve battery power. Its use is

recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer. AC Adaptor model AC-

1L is for use in North America, and AC-2L is for use in all other areas.

The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable source of power for

the camera. This battery pack will significantly extend the operating time of the camera.

Insert the mini plug of the AC adaptor or battery

pack into DC terminal.

Insert the AC adaptor plug into an electrical outlet.

Do not change the power supply while the camera is on. Always turn off

the camera before changing between power supplies.

Remove the DC terminal cover by using the notch

on the right.

• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.

Always remove exhausted batteries before

connecting an external power supply!

A CompactFlash card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not

been inserted, a “no-card” warning will automatically be displayed on the monitors. IBM

Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For recording media care and storage,

see page 143.

Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated (1).

Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot until the card-eject lever pops out (4).

• Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight,

never at an angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is orientated

correctly.

Fold the card-eject lever down as shown (5) and close the card-slot door.

To eject a CompactFlash card, lift (2) then press (3) the card-eject lever. The card can

now be pulled out.

• Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.

If the card-not-recognised message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need

to be formatted. A CompactFlash card used in another camera may need to be format-

ted before being used. If the “unable-to-use-card” message appears, the card is not

compatible with the camera and should not be formatted. A card can be formatted in

the basic section of the setup menu (p. 116). When a card is formatted, all the data on

the card is permanently erased.

1234 5

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.

BASIC OPERATION

SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY

EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY

While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial

to still-image recording. Press the pro-auto button (2) to

reset the programmed and automatic functions.

All camera operations are now fully automatic. The

autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work

together to bring professional results effortlessly.

Metering-mode

indicators (p. 74)

Shutter-speed display

Aperture display

Drive-mode indicators (p. 51)

Focus signals (p. 31)

Frame counter (p. 45)

Image-size indicator (p. 42)

Image-quality indicator (p. 43)

Mode indicator

Focus frame

Exposure-mode/Digital-

subject-program

indicators (p. 46/38)

BASIC RECORDING OPERATION

Place the subject within the focus frame.

• For off centre subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 30).

• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the

lens: 0.5m - ∞. For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the

macro function (p. 69).

Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) or press

and hold the AF/AEL button (2) to lock the focus and

exposure.

• The focus signals (p. 31) in the monitors will confirm that the

image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was

unable to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until

the signal is white.

• When the focus is set, an AF sensor symbol will briefly appear

on the live image to indicate the point of focus.

• The shutter speed and aperture value will change from

white to black indicating the exposure is locked.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down

(3) to take the picture.

• The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is

being written to the CompactFlash card. Never

remove a CompactFlash card while data is being

transferred.

With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be

on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will

activate.

BASIC OPERATION

FOCUS LOCK

The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-centre and outside the focus

frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the

camera from focusing on the subject.

Focus lock can be controlled one of two ways. The shutter-release button can be

pressed and held partway down or the AF/AEL button at the back of the camera can be

pressed and held.

Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and

hold the shutter-release button partway down or

press the AF/AEL button.

• The focus signals will indicate that the focus is locked.

The shutter speed and aperture value will change from

white to black indicating the exposure is locked.

• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear

on the live image to indicate the point of focus.

Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release

button or the AF/AEL button, recompose the subject

within the image area. Press the shutter-release

button all the way down to take the picture.

The function and operation of the AF/AEL button can be changed in the Custom 1

section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80). The Flex Focus Point can also be used for

off-centre subjects (p. 67).

FOCUS SIGNALS

SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS

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 infor-

mation on autofocus modes see p. 68.

Focus confirmed.Focus icon: white

Focus icon: red

The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system

cannot focus on a subject, the focus icon will turn red. In this situation the focus-lock

function can be used to focus on another object at the same distance as your main

subject, and then the image can be recomposed to take the picture.

The subject in the

focus frame is low in

contrast.

The subject is too dark. Two subjects at differ-

ent distances overlap

in the focus frame.

The subject is near a

very bright object or

area.

Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special

situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.

• The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.

• When the AF system cannot focus, the focus is set to infinity. When the flash is in use, the

focus is set between 3.0 and 3.8m. In this case, focus lock can be used with an object at the

same distance as the main subject or the camera can be focused manually (p. 71).

BASIC OPERATION

DISPLAY CONTROLS - RECORDING MODE

Auto display - the camera will automatically change between

displaying the live image in the EVF or on the LCD monitor. The

EVF’s eye sensors monitor if the EVF is being used and switches

the display location accordingly.

EVF display - the live image will only be displayed in the electronic

viewfinder. Under bright-light, the image is easier to see in the

EVF than on the LCD monitor.

LCD monitor display - the live image will only be displayed on the

LCD monitor.

Located on the back of the camera, the display-mode switch and the display-

information button controls 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.

If battery power is a concern, have the eye sensor activate the EVF when in use, but

not the LCD monitor. The auto-display function can be changed in the Custom 2 section

of the setup menu (p. 114).

In the centre 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: full

display (shooting data, warnings, and focus frame), warnings and

focus frame, live image only.

Full display Warnings and

focus frame

Live image only

• A warning will

be displayed if

battery power

is low,

autofocus

cannot lock,

or exposure is

beyond the

aperture and

shutter-speed

range.

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. Images can be displayed with various information: date, frame

number, printing status, and lock status. A histogram of the image with shooting data

can be displayed. For more information on the histogram display, see page 97.

QV/delete button

Press the QV/delete button to play

back the recorded images.

Use the left/right keys of the controller

to scroll through the images.

BASIC OPERATION

QUICK VIEW

4To return to the recording mode,

press the menu button .

Controller

Menu button

3Press the up key to see the histogram

of the displayed image.

• Pressing the down key

returns to quick view.

To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button.

• A confirmation screen will appear.

In quick view, the displayed image can be deleted. When selecting an image for

deletion, a confirmation screen will appear before the operation is executed.

3Pressing the controller will execute the

command on the confirmation screen.

• The camera will return to quick view.

QUICK-VIEW DISPLAY

Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should always be

taken when deleting images.

DELETING IMAGES IN QUICK VIEW

Use the left/right keys to highlight “Yes.”

• “No” will cancel the operation.

Confirmation screen

Date of capture

Frame number/ total number of imagesLock icon (p. 105)

Print icon (p. 108)

Image size (p. 42)

Image quality (p. 43)

Time of capture

Mode indicator

To view the histogram of the dis-

played image, press the up key of

the controller (p. 97).

Delete this frame?

NoYe s

RECORDING MODE

ADVANCED OPERATION

WHAT IS AN EV? WHAT IS A STOP?

Ev stands for exposure value. Stop refers to click stops in mechanical cameras. A

change of one Ev or one stop will adjust the exposure calculated by the camera by a

factor of two. Adjustments to exposure in the A, S, and M exposure modes are made in

1/2 stop increments or 0.5 Ev.

Change in Ev Change in stops Adjustment to exposure

+2.0 Ev

+1.0 Ev

0.0 Ev

–1.0 Ev

–2.0 Ev

+2 stops

+1 stop

Calculated exposure

–1 stop

–2 stops

4X as much light

2X as much light

1/2 as much light

1/4 as much light

This section contains detailed information on the camera’s recording functions and

operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. The ‘setting the func-

tion dial’ (p.40), Digital Effects Controller (p. 62), and the ‘navigating the recording-mode

menu’ (p. 80) sections cover setting most of the advanced features in this camera. Each

of these sections are followed by detailed descriptions of the settings.

Flash mode (p. 76)

Colour-saturation compensation (p. 65)

Exposure mode (p. 46)

PRO-AUTO BUTTON

Simply pressing the pro-auto button (1) resets the camera

to programmed and automatic functions. The camera’s

systems work together to bring professional results

leaving the operator free to concentrate on aesthetic

decisions.

The pro-auto button only affects functions in the recording

mode. The button has a limited effect in the movie mode;

exposure, contrast, and colour-saturation compensation

as well as the focus mode is reset.

Drive mode (p. 51)

White balance (p. 58)

Metering mode (p. 74)

Exposure compensation (p. 63)

Flash compensation (p. 78)

Focus mode (p. 68, 71)

Autofocus area (p. 66)

Program

Single-frame advance

Auto white balance

Multi-segment metering

0.0

Fill or red-eye reduction*

Single AF

Wide

* The flash mode is reset to whichever of the two modes was set last.

Digital subject program (p. 38) Cancelled

Flash metering (p. 75) ADI metering

Contrast compensation (p. 64) 0

Sharpness (p. 86) Normal

RECORDING MODE

DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM BUTTON

The subject-program button (1)

optimises the camera’s performance

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. A

pointer will indicate the active subject

program. The subject program will

remain in effect until it is changed.

Portrait

Sport action

Sunset

Night portrait

Tex t

Optimised to reproduce warm, soft skin tones and

a slight defocusing of the background.

Used to capture fast action by maximising shutter

speeds and tracking subjects with continuous AF.

Optimised to reproduce rich, warm sunsets.

For deep, subtle night scenes. When used with

flash, the subject and background are balanced.

For the crisp reproduction of black text on white

backgrounds.

While camera performance is optimised for each shooting condition, some changes can

be made to camera settings when using subject programs. The autofocus mode can be

changed (p. 80). The sport action mode uses continuous AF, the other modes use

single AF. The digital effects controller can be used to compensate exposure, contrast,

and colour saturation (p. 62). White balance can be changed in all modes except sunset

and night portrait (p. 58). Sharpness can be changed in the sport action, sunset, and

text modes (p. 80). The metering mode cannot be changed.

Portrait - Most portraits look best at long focal lengths. Features are not exaggerated and the

background is softer because of a shallower depth of field. Use the built-in flash with strong

direct sunlight or backlight to reduce harsh shadows.

Sports action - When using a flash, make sure the subject is within the flash range: 0.5 - 3.0m

(telephoto). The flash range can be extended by changing the camera sensitivity (p. 79). A

monopod is more flexible and compact than a tripod when shooting events.

Sunset - When the sun is above the horizon, do not point the camera toward the sun for pro-

longed periods of time. The intensity of the sun could damage the CCD. Between exposures,

turn off the camera or cover the lens.

Night portrait - When taking pictures of a landscape at night, use a tripod to eliminating blur-

ring from camera shake. The flash can only be used with close subjects such as with a portrait

of a person. When using the flash, ask your subjects not to move after the burst; the shutter will

still be open for the background exposure.

Text - When taking pictures of small text on a sheet of paper, the macro mode (p. 69) can be

used. Use a tripod to eliminate camera shake and ensure the sharpest images.

Shooting tips

RECORDING MODE

SETTING THE FUNCTION DIAL

Image size, image quality, exposure modes, drive modes, white balance, and camera

sensitivity are controlled by the function dial. Making changes with the function dial is

simple. The function dial can only be used for still photography.

Turn the function dial to the mode to be changed (1).

While pressing the button in the centre of the function dial, turn the

control dial near the shutter-release button to change the mode (2).

Release the function button to set the mode.

• Changes are displayed on the monitors and data panel.

ISO

DRIVE

P.A.S.M.

QUAL

SIZE

Camera sensitivity

White balance

Drive modes

Exposure modes

Image quality

Image size Controls the pixel resolution (p. 42).

Controls the rate of compression (p. 43).

Changes exposure mode (p. 46).

Changes drive mode (p. 51).

Changes between automatic, preset, and

Custom white balance (p. 58).

Changes camera sensitivity (p. 61).

Function Dial

SIZE

QUAL

P.A.S.M.

DRIVE

ISO

Display

100, 200,

400, 800.

Setting

2560 X 1920 (2048 X 1536)

1600 X 1200

1280 X 960

640 X 480

RAW

Super fine

Fine

Standard

Economy

Program

Aperture priority

Shutter priority

Manual

Single-frame advance

Continuous advance

Self-timer

Interval

Bracketing

Automatic white balance

Daylight

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Cloudy

Custom setting

Custom calibration

Automatic gain

Preset camera sensitivity in

ISO equivalents.

Page

EVF & Monitor Display

2560 (2048)

1600

1280

640

RAW

S. FIN

FINE

STD

ECON

Numbers in

brackets are for

the DiMAGE 5.

Display for the

data panel, EVF

and LCD monitor

are the same

unless indicated.

(No display when set)

ISO value

is displayed

(No display when set)

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.

Image size must be set before the picture is taken. Changes made

to image size are displayed on the data panel, EVF, and LCD monitor. Image size must

be reset manually. See setting the function dial section on page 40.

Data panel EVF and

LCD monitor

2560 (2048)*

1600

1280

640

Number of pixels

(hor. X vert.)

2560 X 1920

(2048 X1536)*

1600 X 1200

1280 X 960

640 X 480

Image size

FULL

UXGA

SXGA

VGA

* The number in brackets indicates the value for the DiMAGE 5.

The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on

the CompactFlash card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. If the settings

are changed, the frame counter adjusts accordingly. Because the calculation is based

on average file sizes, the actual image may not change the counter or may decrease it

by more than one. The frame counter cannot exceed 999. When the number of record-

able images exceeds this, 999 will be displayed. The frame counter will continue to

count down when the number of recordable images falls below one thousand.

ABOUT THE FRAME COUNTER

Data

panel

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 ‘setting the function dial’ section on page 40.

Image quality controls the rate of compression, but has no effect on

the number of pixels in the image. The higher the image quality, the

lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes. The super-fine mode will

produce the highest quality image and the largest image files. If the economical use of

the CompactFlash card is important, use the economy mode. Standard image quality is

sufficient for normal usage.

File formats vary with the image quality setting. Super fine images are saved as a TIFF

file. The fine, standard, and economy settings are formatted as a JPEG file. Super fine,

fine, standard, and economy files are saved as 24-bit colour or 8-bit monochrome

images. RAW creates a file format that can only be read with the DiMAGE Image

Viewer Utility software.

If the image quality is changed, the data panel will display the approximate number of

images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed CompactFlash card. One

CompactFlash card can contain images with differing qualities.

RAW

S. FIN

FINE

STD

ECON Economy - the smallest file sizes.

EVF and

LCD monitor

RAW - unprocessed image data.

Super fine - the highest quality image.

Fine - high quality image.

Standard - the default setting.

RECORDING MODE

Because super-fine and RAW data files are so large, the continuous-advance mode (p.52) cannot be

used with these image-quality settings. If the continuous advance is used with either of these

settings, only one image will be captured when the shutter-release button is pressed and held. With

the bracketing drive mode, the continuous advance is cancelled and the shutter must be released

manually for each frame of the bracket. When capturing super fine and RAW images, a delay of

between thirty to forty seconds can occur as the image is saved to the CompactFlash card; the

monitors will be blank and the access lamp will glow during that period.

In the RAW image-quality mode, the image size is set at full and cannot be changed. The image size

will not be displayed in the monitor. The digital zoom, enlarged playback, and data imprinting cannot

be used.

Unlike the other image-quality modes, RAW image data is unprocessed and requires image

processing before it can be used. To view the RAW data, the DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility software

is required. The utility software can reconstruct the image and apply the same image processing

controls as the camera. RAW data is saved as a 12-bit file; the DiMAGE Viewer Utility software can

convert this data into 48-bit TIFF files.

When the camera is set to RAW image quality, the camera’s image processing controls alter the live

image displayed in the EVF and on the LCD monitor in recording mode, but have no effect on the

stored image. When the image is played back on the camera, image processing is not applied and

the colours of the image can look unnatural. When viewed on a computer using the DiMAGE Image

Viewer software, the natural colours will be restored.

A RAW image is stored with a file header that contains white-balance information, changes made to

contrast and saturation with the digital effects controller, any image processing applied in a subject-

program setting, and changes to sharpness. The colour mode has no effect on the final image; a raw

image taken in the black and white mode can be restored to a colour picture. The changes in camera

sensitivity are applied to the RAW data; ISO values can be manually set to control noise (p. 62).

ABOUT SUPER-FINE AND RAW IMAGE QUALITY

If JPEG or TIFF files are retouched and overwritten with image processing applications that do

not support Exif files such as Adobe Photoshop, they can not be read or displayed in the DiMAGE

Image Viewer Utility (an error message "File not supported" appears).

Note

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. The tables below list

approximate file sizes based on average file sizes.

Image

quality

Image

size 2560 X 1920

(2048 X 1536)* 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480

RAW

Super fine

Fine

Standard

Economy

1 (2) – – –

1 (1) 2 (2) 4 (4) 16 (16)

7(9) 17 (15) 28 (23) 80 (57)

15 (16) 33 (26) 50 (38) 115 (81)

22 (27) 46 (41) 67 (54) 135 (104)

Approximate number of images that can be stored on a 16MB CompactFlash card.

Image

quality

Image

size 2560 X 1920

(2048 X 1536)* 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480

RAW

Super fine

Fine

Standard

Economy

9.5MB (6.1MB) – – –

14.1MB (9.1MB) 5.6MB 3.6MB 0.96MB

2.1MB (1.6MB) 1.0MB 0.66MB 0.27MB

1.1MB (0.9MB) 0.6MB 0.41MB 0.2MB

0.65MB (0.59MB) 0.38MB 0.29MB 0.15MB

Approximate file sizes.

* The figures in parentheses apply to the DiMAGE 5 only.

RECORDING MODE

EXPOSURE MODES

Program

Aperture priority

Shutter priority

Manual exposure

The camera controls both the shutter speed and

aperture.

The photographer selects the aperture and the

camera sets the appropriate shutter speed.

The photographer selects both the shutter

speed and aperture.

The photographer selects the shutter speed and

the camera sets the appropriate aperture.

LCD monitor

Data panel

The four exposure modes allow extensive control over image

making. Programmed AE gives carefree operation, aperture and

shutter priority allow photographers to maximise exposures in

different situations, and manual exposure provides complete

freedom in controlling the final image. See setting the function dial

section on page 40.

All exposure mode icons on the data

panel have been shown for clarity.

Exposure modes

Shutter speed

Aperture

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 value of the exposure are displayed on the

monitors and data panel.

The program line adjusts with the changes in focal length of the zoom lens. The camera

is programmed to maximise depth of field in the wide-angle range to provide sharp

landscape pictures, and to maximise shutter speed in the telephoto range to minimise

camera shake and blurred images. When the shutter speed falls below an acceptable

limit for the camera to be hand held, the camera-shake warning appears in the lower

left corner of the monitors (p. 15).

PROGRAM SHIFT

Although exposure calculations can be left to the camera, photographers can still have

control over the final exposure with the program-shift function. As described in the basic

recording operation (p. 29), press the shutter-release button partway down (1) until the

shutter speed and aperture value is displayed. The control dial (2) can then be used to

shift the shutter speed and aperture combination; each combination will give the

optimum exposure.

The built-in flash cannot be used with program shift.

The camera gives priority to the flash exposure;

once the flash is raised, any changes made will the

program shift will be cancelled. Pressing the function

button will also reset the program shift.

The photographer selects the aperture and the

camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to

ensure correct exposure. When A mode is selected,

the aperture value on the monitor and EVF will turn

blue.

Turn the control dial (1) to set the desired aperture

value. Press the shutter-release button to activate

the exposure system (2); the corresponding shutter

speed will be displayed.

The aperture values can be changed by half stop increments between f/2.8 and f/8 at

the lens’ wide-angle position and f/3.5 to f/9.5 at the lens’ telephoto position. If the

aperture value is beyond the shutter-speed range, the shutter-speed display will blink

on the data panel and turn red on the monitors.

When the shutter speed falls below an acceptable limit for the camera to be hand held,

a warning appears in the lower left corner of the EVF and LCD monitor. When the

warning appears, decrease the aperture value until the warning disappears or place the

camera on a tripod.

Because the shutter speeds can be adjusted in

fine steps, the same shutter speed maybe

displayed when the aperture is changed. With

the camera sensitivity (ISO) set to auto, the

shutter speed may not change when the

aperture is adjusted.

APERTURE PRIORITY - A

RECORDING MODE

The photographer selects the shutter speed and the

camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure

correct exposure. When S mode is selected, the

shutter speed on the monitor and EVF will turn blue.

Turn the control dial (1) to set the desired shutter

speed. Press the shutter-release button to activate

the exposure system (2); the corresponding aperture

will be displayed.

The shutter speeds can be changed by half

stop increments from 4 seconds to 1/2000. If

the shutter speed is beyond the aperture

range, the aperture display will blink on the

data panel and turn red on the monitors.

SHUTTER PRIORITY - S

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. So even with the minimum aperture of f/8, the depth of field will

give the coverage needed to create beautiful, sharp images.

Camera Notes

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 value that is being set will turn blue

on the monitors.

As changes are made to the exposure, the effect will

be visible on the monitors. The shutter-speed and

aperture display will blink on the data panel and turn

red on the monitors, if the image extremely under or overexposed. If the monitors are

black, increase the exposure until the image is visible; decrease the exposure if the

monitors are white.

In manual mode, the auto camera sensitivity setting will be set to ISO 100. The camera

sensitivity can be changed with the function dial (p. 40). Bulb exposures can made in M

mode, see page 92 for more information.

RECORDING MODE

MANUAL EXPOSURE - M

To set the aperture:

• Set the digital effects switch (2) to the exposure-

compensation position.

• While pressing the digital effects button (3), turn

the the control dial (1) to set the desired

aperture value.

To set the shutter speed:

• Turn the control dial (1) to set the desired

shutter speed.

The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured.

Icons indicating the selected drive mode appear on the data panel

and LCD monitor and in the EVF. See ‘setting the function dial’

section on page 40.

DRIVE MODES

Single-frame advance

Continuous drive

Self-timer

Bracketing

Interval shooting

To take a single image each time the

shutter-release button is pressed.

To take multiple images when the shutter-

release button is pressed and held.

To delay the release of the shutter. Used

for self-portraits.

To take a series of images with differing

exposure, contrast, and saturation.

To take a series of images over a period

of time.

LCD monitor

Data panel

All icons have been

shown for clarity. The

single-frame advance

and continuous drive

indicators occupy the

same area of the data

panel. All the drive-mode

icons appear in the lower

right corner of the

monitors.

Continuous-advance mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding

down the shutter-release button. Continuous-advance acts as a motor drive on a film

camera. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of

capture depends on the image-quality and image-size setting. The maximum rate of

capture is 1.1 fps (1.3 fps for DiMAGE 5) with full-size images with manual focus in

manual-exposure mode. The continuous-advance mode is set with the function dial (p.

40).

When the shutter-release button is pressed and held, the camera will begin recording

images until the maximum number has been taken or the shutter button is released.

This mode cannot be used with super-fine or RAW image (p. 44). The built-in flash can

be used, but the rate of capture is reduced because the flash must recharge between

frames.

Compose the picture as described in the basic operation section (p. 29). Press the

shutter-release button partway down to lock the exposure and focus for the series; if the

autofocus mode is set to continuous AF, the lens will continually focus during the series

(p. 68). Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way down to begin taking

pictures.

The following chart lists the maximum number of images that can be captured with

different image-quality and image-size combinations. The numbers in brackets refer to

the DiMAGE 5.

RECORDING MODE

CONTINUOUS ADVANCE

Economy

Standard

Fine

2560 X 1920

(2048 X 1536)

Image

Quality

Image

Size 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480

5 (8)

7 (12)

12 (19)

8 (12)

12 (18)

18 (28)

11 (17)

17 (26)

24 (36)

25 (38)

35 (53)

44 (68)

The self-timer can be used to minimise camera shake with long exposures. When using the

camera on a tripod, photographs of static subjects (landscapes, still-life, or close-up pho-

tographs) can be made with the self-timer. Because no contact is made with the camera during

exposure, there is no risk of camera shake caused by the operator.

Shooting tips

Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for

approximately ten seconds after the shutter is released. The self-timer is set with the

function dial (p. 40).

With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic operation

section (p. 29). Focus lock (p.30) or the Flex Focus Point (p. 67) can be used with off-

centre subjects . Press the shutter-release button partway down or press the AF/AEL

button to lock the exposure and focus. Press the shutter-release button all the way

down to begin the countdown. Because focus and exposure is determined when the

shutter-release button is pressed, do not stand in front of the camera when taking a

self-timer image. Always confirm the focus with the focus signals before beginning the

countdown (p. 68).

During the countdown, the self-timer lamp on the

front of the camera will start to blink and is

accompanied by an audio signal. A few seconds

before the exposure, the self-timer lamp will blink

rapidly. The lamp will glow steadily just before the

shutter fires. To stop the countdown, press the

pro-auto button or change the position of the

flash (lift it or push it down). The audio signal can

be turned off in the basic section of the setup

menu (p. 114).

SELF-TIMER

After setting the drive mode to bracketing, turn the digital effects

switch to the exposure-compensation setting. The order of the

bracket series is normal exposure (as indicated by the shutter

speed and aperture displays), underexposure, overexposure. The

exposure bracket is set to 1/3 stop increments, but can be

adjusted to 1/2 or 1 stop increments in the Custom 1 section of

the recording-mode menu (p. 80).

Compose the picture as described in the basic-operation section (p. 29). Press the

shutter-release button partway down (1) or press the AF/AEL button (2) to

lock the exposure and focus for the series; the camera will continue to focus

during the series if set to continuous AF (p. 68). Press and hold

the shutter-release button all the way down (3) to make the

bracket series; three consecutive images will be captured.

RECORDING MODE

Exposure bracket

BRACKETING

Number of frames in

bracketing series

Frame counter

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

and colour saturation brackets. Only one image characteristic can be bracketed at a

time. The bracketing mode is set with the function dial (p. 40).

EXPOSURE BRACKETING

After setting the drive mode to bracketing, turn the digital

effects switch to the contrast or colour-saturation setting.

Set the contrast or colour saturation to the desired level;

the bracket series is from one unit under to one unit over

the set level. Except for a RAW image, if the the contrast or

colour saturation is set to the maximum or minimum level

(±3), one bracket will be made at ± 4: +3, +2, +4. A RAW

image cannot exceed the the maximum and minimum

levels and will contain two identical brackets: +3, +2, +3.

See the digital-effects-controller section on page 62 to set

contrast and colour saturation.

Compose the picture as described in the basic-operation section (p. 29). Press the

shutter-release button partway down (1) or press the AF/AEL button (2) to lock the

exposure and focus for the series; the camera will continue to focus during the series if

set to continuous AF (p. 68). Press and hold the shutter-release button all the way

down (3) to make the bracket series; three consecutive images will be captured. The

frames in the bracket series is countdown on the monitors next to the bracketing icon.

If the CompactFlash card is full or the shutter button is released before the series has

completed, the camera will reset and the entire bracket must be made again.

With super fine and RAW image qualities or when using flash, the bracket will not

advance automatically; the shutter-release button must be pressed for each frame of

the series. Once the series begins, the focus and exposure values are set and do not

have to be made again. The remaining number of frames in the bracket series is

displayed on the monitors next to the bracketing icon.

Colour-saturation bracket

Contrast bracket

DIGITAL ENHANCED BRACKETING

NOTES ON BRACKETING

Normal Over Under

Exposure bracket

The interval mode makes a series of still 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. The built-in flash can be used.

Instant playback (p. 89) is disabled.

Use the function dial to set the drive mode to interval (p. 40). The number of frames in

the series will be displayed on the monitors next to the interval icon. The number of

frames can be set between two and ninety nine on the Custom 1 section of the

recording-mode menu (p. 80). The interval period is also set on the recording-mode

menu; 1 - 10, 15, 20, 30, 45, and 60 minutes.

After mounting the camera on a tripod, compose the image so that the subject area

falls within the focus frames; the camera sets the focus, exposure, and white balance,

and charges the flash just before each exposure. Continuous AF can be used.

Settings locked with the AF/AEL button are canceled after the first frame (p. 73).

To override the automatic systems, use manual focus (p. 71), manual exposure (p. 50),

and manual white balance (p. 58).

Confirm the CompactFlash card has enough storage capacity for the series by compar-

ing the number of frames in the interval series with the number of recordable images

displayed on the frame counter. Image size and quality settings can be changed to

increase the number of pictures that can

be saved on the CompactFlash card (p.

40).

RECORDING MODE

INTERVAL

Number of frames in the interval series.

Frame counter.

When creating a large series of images, the text and a serial number can be imprinted on the

images. This aids editing the images and time calculations for specific images. For information

on data imprinting, see page 87.

Shooting tips

Press the shutter-release button to begin the series. During the interval series, the

monitors will be turned off to conserve power. “Int” will be displayed on the data panel

and the data-panel frame counter will countdown the remaining frames in the interval

series. The access lamp will glow when an image is being recorded.

To force the shutter to fire before the end of an interval, press the shutter-release

button. The next interval will be timed from the new exposure. When the shutter is

forced to fire, the EVF will activate for the duration of the auto-power-save period (p.

117) and the LCD monitor will activate for thirty seconds.

The camera will stop recording images and reset to the first frame when the number of

frames set has been taken, or when the CompactFlash card is full. To cancel the

interval series, turn off the camera.

The setting sun: 10 minute intervals

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 colour compensating filters in conventional

photography.

When setting the white

balance, “Auto” (data panel) and “AWB”

(monitors) will be displayed to indicate the

auto white-balance setting. An icon will be

displayed on the data panel and monitors if a

setting other than auto white-balance was

chosen. See setting the function dial section

on page 40.

For using the Custom white-balance setting.

RECORDING MODE

WHITE BALANCE

display

Fluorescent

Tungsten

Daylight

AUTO

Cloudy

Custom setting

For fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.

For incandescent lighting: household filament

light bulbs.

For outdoor and sunlit subjects.

The AUTO setting will detect the type of light

and adjust the white balance accordingly.

For overcast outdoor scenes.

For manual white-balance calibration.Custom calibration

AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE

PRESET WHITE BALANCE

The automatic white balance compensates for the colour 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 colour temperature of the flash.

The daylight and cloudy settings are primarily for outdoor shooting conditions. Daylight is used

for sunny weather when the light is relatively warm. The light during overcast conditions is much

cooler and requires a different white balance: cloudy. Office lighting will produce a strong green

cast in photographs; the fluorescent setting restores the natural colour under these conditions.

Traditional household light bulbs emit very yellow light, which can be corrected with the tungsten

setting.

Auto and manual white balance will not change the colour of neon signs. White balance cannot

correct high-energy vapour lighting: sodium-vapour (yellow highway lights), or mercury vapour.

For portraits under these lighting conditions, the flash can be used to overpower the ambient

light. With landscapes containing these types of lights, set the white balance to the preset day-

light setting.

Shooting tips

Preset white-balance settings must be set before the image is taken. Once set, the

effect is immediately visible in the EVF and LCD monitor.

The built-in flash can be used with preset white-balance settings, but will create a

pinkish or blueish cast with the fluorescent and tungsten settings. The flash is daylight

balanced and will produce excellent results with the daylight and cloudy settings.

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

colour is needed.

To calibrate the camera, press the function button and turn the

control dial until the Custom white-balance icon and “SET” appear

on the data panel and red on the monitors. Select a white object

and fill the image area with it; the object does not need to be in

focus. Press the shutter-release button to calibrate the camera. If an

error occurs during calibration, an error message will appear on the

monitors. Press the controller to cancel the message, then

recalibrate using a suitable reference target and the shutter-release button. This

sequence can be repeated as many times as necessary.

The setting will remain until another calibration is made. If the Custom white-balance

setting needs to be used again, while pressing the function button, turn the control dial

until the Custom white-balance icon is displayed without the “SET” on the data panel

and white on the monitors. The camera will use the last Custom setting.

The built-in flash can be used with the Custom setting. However, since the flash is

daylight balanced, it will give an unusual colour cast to an image if the camera is

calibrated to any other light source.

Calibration display

When making the calibration, the colour of the object used is critical. The object should be

white. A coloured object will cause the calibration to compensate for the object colour rather

than the colour temperature of the ambient light. A blank piece of white paper is an ideal sur-

face and can easily be carried in a camera bag.

Shooting tips

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. See ‘setting the function dial’

section on page 40 to change the ISO setting.

The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions

between ISO 100 and 400. When the flash is activated and camera sensitivity is set to

auto, the ISO value is set to ISO 200. When any other setting than auto is used, “ISO”

will appear on the data panel and “ISO” and the set value will be displayed on the

monitors.

Photographers can select a specific sensitivity setting. Like grain in silver-halide film

that increases with speed, noise increases with sensitivity in digital imaging; an ISO

setting of 100 will have the least noise and 800 will have the most noise. A change in

ISO also effects the flash range (p. 79); the higher the ISO, the greater the range.

As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles; changing the ISO between

100 and 200, 200 and 400, or 400 and 800 changes the camera sensitivity by one stop

or 1 Ev (p. 36). A change between 100 and 800 changes the camera sensitivity by a

factor of 8 or three stops. High ISO settings (400, 800) will allow the photographer to

hand hold the camera in low-light conditions without the need of a flash.

When making bulb exposures (p. 92), noise can be more pronounced because of the unusually

long exposure times, especially at 400 and 800 ISO. When making long bulb exposures of 20 to

30 seconds, a camera sensitivity setting of 100 or 200 will produce excellent results. At higher

ISO settings, using shorter exposure times (8 - 16 seconds) will reduce the effect of noise. With

long exposures at high ISO settings, noise from interference may be noticeable.

Camera Notes

DIGITAL EFFECTS CONTROL

RECORDING MODE

Color-saturation compensation

Contrast compensation

Exposure compensation

Turn the digital effects switch to the image characteristic to be changed.

Press and hold the digital-effects button in the centre of the switch and adjust the

setting by turning the control dial next to the shutter-release button. Release the

digital-effects button to set the adjustment.

Adjustments can be made repeatedly and in

combination. Adjustments remain in effect until

manually reset. When set to any value other than

zero, an icon will be displayed on the data panel

and monitors as a warning.

Operating the controller is very simple:

The Digital Effects Controller is a powerful tool. As well as being able to make

adjustments to exposure, the controller can also change image contrast and colour

saturation. The effect of any change is instantly visible in the EVF or on the LCD

monitor before the image is captured. Since compensation is applied to the image

before it is compressed and saved, image information can be maximised before leaving

the scene. The digital effects controller can be used with movie recording.

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Data panel EVF & LCD monitor

Display when adjusting exposure.

Exposure compensation warning after adjustment

Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain conditions.

Changing the exposure value can compensate for these situations. For exam-

ple, 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.

In this example, the dark scene appears bright and washed-out on

the LCD monitor. By decreasing the exposure by –1.5 EV, the rich-

ness of the sunset is preserved.

Shooting tips

The exposure can be adjusted before the image is captured to

make the final picture lighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted

by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments (p. 36). The exposure

compensation value will remain in effect until it has been reset.

The exposure compensation must be set before the image is

captured. When setting the exposure compensation, the change is

shown on the data panel aperture display and next to the exposure-compensation icon

on the monitors. After the setting is made, the shutter-speed and aperture displays will

indicate the actual exposure. Because the shutter speeds can be adjusted in fine steps,

the same shutter speed or aperture value maybe displayed after exposure

compensation.

* The aperture value for the exposure.

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. Control over

the contrast gives photographers the ability to optimise the image

information at the scene.

The contrast must be set before the image is captured. When changing the contrast

setting, an icon will appear on the data panel and in the live image. The data panel and

monitors will indicate if an increase (+) or decrease (–) in contrast has been made. If

contrast is set to any other value than zero, the icon will remain on the displays as a

warning.

RECORDING MODE

CONTRAST COMPENSATION

High

contrast

scene

Flat scene

Data panel EVF & LCD monitor

Display when adjusting contrast.

Contrast compensation warning after adjustment.

After compensation After compensation

The colour saturation of a scene can be adjusted within seven

levels (±3) with the Digital Effects Controller. Colours can be

accented or subdued.

The colour saturation must be set before the image is captured.

When changing the colour-saturation setting, an icon will appear

on the data panel and in the live image. The data panel and

monitors will indicate if an increase (+) or decrease (–) in saturation has been made. If

colour saturation is set to any other value than zero, the icon will remain on the displays

as a warning.

COLOUR-SATURATION COMPENSATION

Data panel EVF & LCD monitor

Display when adjusting colour saturation.

Color-saturation compensation warning

Unlike the display on a computer monitor, changes to contrast and colour saturation can be dif-

ficult to see in the EVF and LCD monitor. To ensure the optimum level of contrast or colour sat-

uration, make an automatic bracket (p. 55) or manual bracket of the scene.

Shooting tips

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.

This system is especially effective with moving subjects or quick shooting in fast-

moving events. When the focus is locked in single AF mode, one of the AF sensors

within the wide focus area will briefly indicate the point of focus. The spot focus point

gives critical control over focus. It can be used to single out an individual subject from a

group.

Switching between the wide focus area to the spot focus point is simple. Press and hold

the controller (1) until the wide-focus-area frame lines change to the spot-focus-point

cross. Press and hold the controller again to return to the wide-focus-area frame lines.

Controller

Wide focus area

Spot focus point AF sensor

FLEX FOCUS POINT - CONTROLLING THE SPOT 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-centre subjects. The Flex Focus Point cannot

be used with continuous AF (p. 68) or the digital zoom (p. 70).

With the spot-focus-area cross displayed, use the controller’s four-way

keys (1) to move the focus point anywhere within the live image. Press

the shutter-release button partway down or press the AF/AEL button to

focus; the cross will turn red to confirm focus.

Pressing the centre of the controller (2) returns the focus point to the

centre of the image area. To return to the wide-focus-area mode press

and hold the controller until the frame lines appear.

RECORDING MODE

AUTOFOCUS MODES

This digital camera has two autofocusing modes. The single and continuous autofocus

modes are selected in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80).

• Do not confuse these icons with the metering-mode icons (p. 74).

• The shutter can be released even if the camera cannot focus on the subject.

Single AF icon

Continuous AF

icon

Focus icon: red Cannot focus. The subject is too close or a special

situation is preventing the AF system from focusing.

Focus confirmed.

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 in effect until the shutter button is released.

Continuous AF - for moving subjects. When the shutter-release button is pressed

partway down, the autofocus system will activate and continue to focus until the

exposure is made.

• When the AF system is unable to focus because of a special focusing situation (p. 31), the

focus is set to infinity. When using flash, the focus is set between 3 and 3.8m. In this case,

focus lock (p. 30) can be used with an object at the same distance as the main subject or the

camera can be focused manually (p. 71).

• When using continuous AF with the wide focus area (p. 66), the AF sensors will not appear to

indicate the point of focus.

• The continuous AF mode may have difficulty focusing on extremely fast subjects. In this

situation, use manual focus to focus on a point in the subject’s path and release the shutter

just before the subject reaches that point; there is a slight delay between the time the shutter-

release button is pressed and the shutter opens.

The macro mode is used for close-up photographs of small objects. The minimum

focusing distance is 25cm from the CCD or about 13cm from the front of the lens. 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.

Turn the zoom ring to the telephoto setting.

• Align the arrow on the zooming ring with the arrow near the

macro switch.

Slide the macro switch on the lens barrel forward.

• The camera is now in macro mode.

• Make sure the subject is within the macro focusing range:

0.25 - 0.6m from the CCD.

• To return to normal recording mode, slide the macro switch

towards the rear of the lens.

• The macro icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the

monitors.

Because of the high image magnification, hand holding cameras during

close-up photography is very difficult. When possible, use a tripod.

Use the Flex Focus Point (p. 67) to specify the area to be within focus.

Because depth of field (the area in focus) is narrow in close-up photogra-

phy, using focus lock with off-centre subjects can cause minor errors

which are exaggerated at high magnifications.

The variable position EVF makes working in tight spaces and at low levels

easy. The EVF can be tilted between 0° and 90°.

Shooting tips

CCD plane

MACRO MODE

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.

• The live image is enlarged on the LCD monitor and is

cropped with a shaded border in the EVF.

• X2.0 is displayed in the monitors when the digital zoom is

in effect.

• Pressing the magnification button a second time cancels

the digital zoom.

• When using the wide focus area (p. 66), the AF sensor will

not appear to indicate the point of focus.

Image size setting

Full 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480

DiMAGE 7

DiMAGE 5

1280 X 960 1280 X 960 1280 X 960 640 X 480

1024 X 768 1024 X 768 1024 X 768 640 X 480

When an image is taken with the digital zoom, the final

image size depends on the image-size setting on the

camera. The image is trimmed and then the total

number of pixels are interpolated to produce an image

with a pixel resolution shown in the chart.

EVF

LCD monitor

Manual control over focus is simple. The

focus mode button (AF/MF) (1) toggles

between automatic 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 in the EVF or

on the LCD monitor. The approximate

distance from the CCD to the subject is

displayed on the monitors. Manual focus can

be used with movie recording and in macro

mode.

The magnification button can be used to enlarge the centre of the image by X4 to aid

manual focusing. This function has no effect on the final image size. This function is

activated using the Custom 1 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80); activating

this function disables the digital zoom. Electronic magnification can only be used to

check manual focus. The magnified display cannot be used to set the exposure.

Press the magnification button on the back of the camera.

• The magnifier icon is displayed on the monitors when electronic

magnification is in effect.

• Pressing the magnification button a second time cancels the

function.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the

magnified display is cancelled showing the entire image area.

CCD plane

MANUAL FOCUS

ELECTRONIC MAGNIFICATION (DIMAGE 7 ONLY)

RECORDING MODE

ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER

The EVF displays 100% field of view. When using the camera outdoors or under bright

lighting conditions, the viewfinder image is not affected by the ambient light and is

bright and clear.

AUTOMATIC MONITOR AMPLIFICATION (DiMAGE 7 only)

In extremely low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has reached its limit,

the automatic monitor amplification function will intensify the EVF and LCD monitor

image. The live image will be brighter, however the display will be black and white. This

will have no effect on the final colour image.

When the automatic monitor amplification is in use, the electronic-magnification

function cannot be used.

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

The electronic viewfinder can be tilted between 0°

to 90°. Simply grip the finder between your fingers

and move it to the position desired. Always store

the camera with finder down against the body.

The EVF has a built-in dioptre that can be adjusted

between –5.0 to +0.5. While looking through the EVF,

turn the dioptre-adjustment dial until the viewfinder

image is sharp.

When the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, the focus and exposure is

locked. The AF/AEL button performs the same operation when pressed and held; the

focus signals and exposure displays will confirm if the settings are locked. The

operation of this button can be changed in the Custom-1 section of the recording-mode

menu (p. 80). Changing these settings has no effect on the operation of the shutter-

release button. Focus lock is disabled when the camera is set to continuous AF.

AF/AE LOCK BUTTON

Recording-mode

menu setting

AF/AE hold

The camera’s default setting. While pressing and holding the AF/AEL but-

ton, the focus and exposure are set and locked. These settings will remain

in effect until the AF/AEL button is released.

AF/AE toggle

Pressing and releasing the AF/AEL button will set and lock the focus and

exposure. The settings are cancelled when the AF/AEL button is pressed

again.

AE hold

AE toggle

While pressing and holding the AF/AEL button, only the exposure is set

and locked. This setting will remain in effect until the AF/AEL button is

released or a picture is taken.

Pressing and releasing the AF/AEL button will set and lock the exposure

only. The setting is cancelled when the AF/AEL button is pressed again.

Using the spot-metering mode with the AF/AEL button as an exposure-only lock allows expo-

sure measurements to be made from a different object than the subject. The shutter-release

button will continue to control focus, but the exposure can be set from an object that is not at

the same distance or at the same position as the subject. This is extremely useful when the

colour or tone of the subject is very light or dark.

Shooting tips

• The autofocus and auto exposure settings will not reset after an image has been captured

until the AF/AEL button has been released (hold setting) or pressed again (toggle setting).

• When the AE hold or AE toggle are used with the flash, the slow-shutter-sync flash mode will

be in effect (p. 76).

RECORDING MODE

For precise measurements of a small area dis-

played on the monitors.

METERING MODES

Multi-segment

Spot

Centre weighted

An advanced metering system appropriate for

almost all photographic situations.

Averages luminance values from the entire

image area with a bias toward the centre of

the image.

The icons indicating the metering mode are displayed on the monitors only. Do not

confuse these icons with the focus signals (p. 68). The metering mode is changed in

the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80). When centre-weighted or spot

metering is selected, pressing the shutter-release button partway down will activate the

exposure system, but will not lock the exposure; the AF/AEL button must be used.

Multi-segment metering uses 300 segments (256 segments for the DiMAGE 5) to

measure luminance and colour. This data is combined with distance information to

calculate the camera exposure. This advanced metering system will give accurate

worry-free exposures in almost all situations.

Centre-weighted metering is a traditional metering method in silver-halide cameras. The

system measures light values over the entire image area with emphasis given to the

central region of the scene.

Spot metering uses a small area within the image to calculate

the exposure. When this mode is selected, a small circle will

appear in the middle of the live image indicating the measuring

area. The spot allows precise exposure measurements of a

particular object without being influenced by extremely bright or

dark areas within the scene.

Spot metering display

FLASH METERING

Two flash-metering methods are available: ADI and pre-flash TTL. The flash metering-

mode can be changed in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80).

ADI flash metering - Advanced Distance Integration. This metering mode 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. This mode must be

used when using close-up filters or filters that reduce the amount of light entering the

camera such as neutral density filters. Pre-flash TTL must be used when a diffuser is

attached to the built-in flash or an external flash unit.

The camera will automatically switch from ADI metering to pre-flash TTL when a low-

contrast subject is preventing the autofocus system from focusing. If the autofocus

system cannot lock on the subject, press the AF/MF button and manually focus; the

ADI metering will remain in effect.

This camera does not have a preset flash sync speed. When calculating the exposure

in program (P) or aperture-priority (A) exposure mode, the shutter speed will not fall

below the camera-shake limit (p. 15). When using shutter-priority (S) or manual (M)

exposure mode, any shutter speed can be used in the exposure.

For a list of compatible Minolta accessory flash units and for information on accessory

flash operation, see page 138. Because both flash modes use a pre-flash, slave

controlled flash units cannot be used.

RECORDING MODE

FLASH MODES

Data

panel

EVF &

LCD monitor

–

Fill-flash

Red-eye

reduction

Rear flash

sync

Used in low-light conditions and to

reduce shadows under direct sunlight.

To reduce the red-eye effect with flash

photographs of people and animals

Flash fires at the end of long exposures.

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. When the flash is used, the

camera sensitivity is automatically set at ISO 200. This setting can be changed using

the function dial (p. 40). The auto-white-balance setting will give priority to the flashes

colour temperature. If manual white-balance settings are used, priority is given to the

active settings colour temperature (p. 59).

Fill-flash can be used as the main or

supplementary light. In low-light

conditions, the flash will act as the

main source of illumination and

overpower the ambient light. Under

strong sunlight or in backlit situations,

the fill-flash can reduce harsh

shadows.

FILL FLASH

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.

RED-EYE REDUCTION

Rear flash sync is used with long exposures to make

trailing lights or blurring appear to follow rather than

precede 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.

REAR FLASH SYNC

Slow shutter sync can be set in P and A exposure modes (p. 46). In low-light conditions, this

flash mode controls the shutter to increase the ambient or background exposure. When pho-

tographing a subject outside at night, the camera and flash exposure will be balanced to bring

out the details in the background. Because shutter speeds can be longer than usual, the use of

a tripod is recommended.

1. Set the camera to the P or A exposure mode (p. 40).

2. Set “AE hold” or “AE toggle” in the Custom 1 section of the recording mode menu (p. 80).

3. Frame the subject on the monitors.

4. Press the AF/AEL button to lock the exposure.

5. Press the shutter-release button to lock the focus. Composed the image on the monitors.

6. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

Camera Notes

RECORDING MODE

The flash output can be controlled by ±2 Ev in

1/3 Ev increments. Flash compensation is set

in the basic section of the recording-mode

menu (p. 80). If the flash compensation is set

to any value other than 0.0, the flash-

compensation indicator will appear on the

monitors and data panel.

FLASH COMPENSATION

When using the fill-flash to reduce harsh shadows on the subject’s face caused by bright illumi-

nation or direct sunlight, flash compensation can be used to change the ratio between the high-

lights and shadows. The fill-flash will affect the darkness of the shadows without affecting the

area illuminated by the main light source. By decreasing the flash output with a negative Ev set-

ting, the shadows will receive less light than with normal fill-flash and be harder, but will bring

out subtle details in the shadows that would not appear without the flash. Increasing the flash

output by using a positive Ev setting will soften and can even nearly eliminate shadows.

Shooting tips

Positive compensation

No compensation

Negative compensation

FLASH RANGE

Flash range (wide angle)ISO setting

AUTO

100

200

400

800

0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)

Flash range (telephoto)

0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)

0.5m ~ 2.7m (1.6 ft. ~ 8.8 ft.)

0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)

0.5m ~ 5.4m (1.6 ft. ~ 17.6 ft.)

0.5m ~ 7.6m (1.6 ft. ~ 25 ft.)

0.5m ~ 2.1m (1.6 ft. ~ 6.9 ft.)

0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)

0.5m ~ 4.2m (1.6 ft. ~ 13.8 ft.)

0.5m ~ 6.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 19.6 ft.)

For correct flash exposures, the subject must be within the flash range. The flash range

can be extended by changing the camera sensitivity (p. 40). When the camera

sensitivity is set to auto, the ISO is set at 200. The flash range is measured from the

CCD. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’ wide-

angle position as it is at the telephoto position.

ATTACHING A MINOLTA ACCESSORY FLASH UNIT

Slide the accessory-shoe cap off as shown.

Mount the flash unit on the accessory shoe by

sliding it forward until it stops.

• Always remove the accessory flash when the

camera is not in use. Replace the accessory-shoe

cap to protect the contacts.

To extend the versatility of the camera, an accessory flash unit (sold separately) can be

mounted on the camera. See page 138 for a list of compatible flash units.

Activate the recording-mode menu with the menu button (1). The “Basic” tab at the

top of the menu will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to

highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are selected

and highlighted.

RECORDING MODE

NAVIGATING THE RECORDING-MODE MENU

In recording mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button

also turns off the recording-mode menu after making settings.

The four-way keys are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the centre

of the controller will enter a setting.

When the desired menu section is displayed, use the up/down keys (2) to scroll

through the menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key; the

settings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted.

• To return to the menu options, press the left key.

Use the up/down keys to highlight the

new setting.

Press the controller to select the

highlighted setting.

Once a setting has been

selected, the cursor will return

to the menu options and the

new setting will be displayed.

Further changes can continue

to be made. To return to the

recording mode, press the

menu button.

Rec.

Basic Custom1 Custom2

AF mode

Metering mode

Flash mode

Flash comp.

Flash metering

AF-single

MultiSegment

Fill-flash

ADI flash

Basic

AF mode

Metering mode

Flash mode

Flash comp.

Flash Metering

AF single

AF continuous

Multi-segment

Centre weighted

Spot

Fill-flash

Red-eye

Rear flash sync

±2 Ev

ADI flash

Pre-flash TTL

Custom 1

Memory

Exposure bracket

Interval

Frames

AF/AEL button

Magnification button

Store memory

0.3

0.5

1.0

1~10, 15, 20, 30,

45, 60 min.

2 ~ 99

AF/AE hold

AF/AE toggle

AE hold

AE toggle

Digital zoom

Elec. mag.

Store in

Custom 2

Sharpness

Color mode

Data imprint

Instant playback

Hard (+)

Normal

Soft (–)

Color

B&W

YYYY/MM/DD

MM/DD/hr:min

Tex t

Text + ID#

2 sec

10 sec

For more information about the

electronic keyboard see page 88.

For DiMAGE 7 only

Please refer to the following sections for

descriptions of the menu options and their

settings.

RECORDING MODE

RECORDING-MODE MENU - BASIC

Menu option Settings Description

EVF and

LCD monitor

display

Data

panel

display

Multi-segment

AF mode

(p. 68)

AF-single

Focus is calculated and set

when the shutter-release button

is pressed partway down.

AF-continuous

Camera continues to focus on a

moving subject even when the

shutter-release button is

pressed partway down.

Centre

weighted

Spot

Metering mode

(p. 74)

Employs 300 segments (256 for

the DiMAGE 5) over the image

area to calculate exposure.

The exposure calculation is

biased toward the the centre

region of the image area.

The exposure is based on a

small area in the centre of the

image area.

Flash mode

(p. 76)

Fill-flash

Red-eye

Rear flash-

sync

General purpose flash mode for

low-light conditions and for

reducing harsh shadows caused

by direct sunlight.

Same as the fill-flash, but also

fires a pre-burst to reduce red-

eye in portraits.

Flash fires at the end of a long

exposure.

±2 Ev (1/3 Ev

increments) To compensate flash exposure.

Flash

compensation

(p. 78)

–

2 ~ 99 frames

Uses only pre-flash information to calcu-

late exposure.

ADI flash

Pre-flash TTL

Uses distance and pre-flash information

to calculate exposure.

Flash metering

(p. 75)

RECORDING-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 1

Continued on next page

1 ~ 3 Camera settings can be recalled from

three memory channels.

Store memory

0.3 Ev, 0.5 Ev,

1.0 Ev

1 ~ 10, 15, 20,

30, 45, 60 min.

To store camera settings in memory.

When selected, the store-in-memory

screen will appear.

Used with the bracketing drive mode to

specify the exposure increment for the

series.

Used with the interval drive mode to spec-

ify the duration of the interval between

exposures.

Memory

(p. 85)

Exposure

bracket

(p. 54)

Interval (p. 56)

Frames (p. 56)

Used with the interval drive mode to spec-

ify the total number of frames for the

series.

AE hold

AF/AE lock

button

(p. 73)

AF/AE hold Focus and exposure are locked while

pressing and holding the AF/AEL button.

AF/AE toggle

The AF/AEL button toggles between the

focus and exposure being locked and

unlocked.

AE toggle

Only exposure is locked while pressing

and holding the AF/AEL button.

The AF/AEL button toggles between

exposure being locked and unlocked.

–

Sets the degree of sharpness to be

applied before the image is captured.

RECORDING-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 1 (CONT.)

Menu option Settings Description

EVF and

LCD monitor

display

RECORDING-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 2

Soft (–)

Sharpness

(p. 86)

Hard (+)

Normal

Color

B&W

Disables the data imprinting function.

Imprints date on image

Imprints date and time on image

Color mode

(p. 86)

Data imprint

(p. 87)

YYYY/MM/DD

MM/DD/hr:min

Tex t

Text + ID#

To imprint caption and serial number on

image. Electronic keyboard appears when

selected.

Instant

playback

(p. 87)

No Disables the instant playback function.

2 sec.

10 sec.

Images are played back for two seconds

after they are captured.

Images are played back for ten seconds

after they are captured. During playback

the image can be deleted.

RECORDING MODE

Digital zoom The 2X digital zoom is active.

Magnification

button (p. 71)

(DiMAGE 7 only) Electronic

magnification The 4X electronic magnification is active.

–

To imprint caption on image. Electronic

keyboard appears when selected.

To record 24-bit colour or 8-bit mono-

chrome images. These settings have no

effect on RAW images. –

–

MEMORY - SAVING CAMERA SETTINGS

Three sets of camera settings can be saved. This feature saves time under frequently

repeating conditions by eliminating the need to set camera functions. Except for the

AF/AEL button, subject programs, data imprinting, 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. Although the the bracketing drive mode setting can be saved, the

type of bracket, exposure, contrast, or colour saturation, must be set again with the

digital effects controller.

Camera settings are saved with the memory function in the Custom 1 section of the

recording-mode menu (p. 80). Initially, each memory location contains the camera’s

original settings.

To save the current camera settings, select the store-

memory setting from the memory option in the Custom

1 section of the recording-mode menu. The store-in-

memory screen will appear.

On the store-in-memory screen, chose the memory

Pressing the controller will complete the operation; the

previous settings will be erased and replaced by the

new ones.

To recall a setting, simply choose and enter the appropriate memory register from the

memory option of the Custom 1 section of the recording-mode menu. The settings are

instantly applied to the camera.

Camera settings cannot be deleted from memory by turning the camera off, using the

pro-auto button (p. 37), or choosing the default function on the setup menu (p. 120).

Rec.

Basic Custom1 Custom2

Exp. bracket

Interval

T/F/C

AF/AEL button

Store memory

Mag. button

Memory

RECORDING MODE

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.

80).

If any setting other than normal is selected, the sharpness icon will be displayed on the

monitors with the degree of sharpness. Sharpness must be reset manually.

COLOUR MODE

The colour mode controls whether the image is colour or black and white. This must be

set before the image is recorded. The colour mode is set in the Custom 2 section of the

recording-mode menu (p. 80). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected

colour mode. The colour mode has no effect on image file size. The colour mode must

be reset manually.

RAW images are not affected by the colour-mode setting. Although the monitors will

display a black and white image, the utility software can recreate the original colour.

Recording-mode

menu settings

EVF and LCD

monitor display

Hard (+)

Normal

Soft (–)

Increases the sharpness of the image,

accentuating details.

No filter applied.

Softens the details of the image.

–

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. Data imprinting is

controlled in the Custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80).

YYYY/MM/DD

MM/DD/hr:min

Tex t

Text + ID#

Recording-mode

menu setting

Data imprinting function disabled.

Prints the year, month, and day the image was taken.The date format can

be changed in the Custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 114).

Prints the date and time the image was taken. The date and time can be

set in the Custom 2 section of the setup menu (p. 114).

Up to 16 characters can be printed on the image. When this setting is

selected, the electronic keyboard will appear (p. 88).

Up to eight characters and a serial number can be printed on the image.

As each successive image is captured, the ID number will increase by

one. When this setting is selected, the electronic keyboard will appear (p.

88). The serial number is reset every time the setting is made.

The data is imprinted in the lower right corner of the image when viewed horizontally.

Only one imprinting format can be employed at one time. The data is printed directly on

the photograph, writing over the image information.

Every time a still image is recorded, it is stored with an Exif tag that contains the date and time

of recording as well as shooting information. This information can be viewed with the camera in

the playback or quick-view mode or on a computer with the DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility soft-

ware .

Camera Notes

RECORDING MODE

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 centre

of the controller to enter it.

Entering the CapL key will

change case; the change is

immediately displayed on the

letters of the keyboard. When

complete, highlight the enter

key and press the controller to

enter the text and complete

the operation. To cancel the

operation, press the menu

button.

To delete text, move the cursor into the text block at the top of the screen. Use the

cursor to highlight the character to be deleted. Press the down key; the delete key will

be highlighted. Press the centre of the controller to delete the character.

To replace a character, repeat the previous procedure, but when the delete key is

highlighted, used the four-way keys to highlight the character to replace the one

highlighted in the text box; press the controller to replace the character.

Text block Delete key Caps lock

Enter key

Controller

QV/delete button

INSTANT PLAYBACK

After an image is captured, it will be displayed on the monitors before being saved.

When in continuous drive or bracketing mode, an index display is used. The instant

playback function is set in the Custom 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80).

2 sec

10 sec

Recording-mode

menu setting

Instant playback is disabled.

The captured image will be displayed for two or ten seconds. While dis-

played, the image can be deleted before being saved.

• If the centre of the controller is pressed during the instant playback, the displayed image will

immediately be saved and the playback cancelled.

To delete an image during the

instant playback, press the

QV/delete button.

• A confirmation screen will appear.

Press the controller to

delete the image.

• The live image will be

displayed on the monitor.

Use the left/right keys of the

controller to highlight “YES.”

• “NO” will cancel the operation.

: delete : store

Rec.

This camera can record up to sixty seconds of digital video. 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.

Shooting digital video is simple. Set the main dial to movie

recording (1). Frame the picture as described in the basic

recording operation (p. 29). Press the shutter-release button

once to start recording (2). The camera will continue to record

until the recording time is used or the shutter-release button is

pressed again. When recording, the data panel and monitor

frame counters will countdown the remaining time.

RECORDING MODE

MOVIE RECORDING

Recording indicator

Countdown in seconds

When the camera is not recording, the data-panel

and monitor frame counters will show the maximum

time in seconds that can be recorded with the next

movie clip. A maximum of 60 seconds will be

displayed until the amount of remaining time falls

below one minute, then the remaining number of

seconds that can be recorded will be displayed.

Total recording time for

the next movie clip

Disabled

The table below shows the approximate total recording time with various CompactFlash

cards. Actual time depends on the subject and the number of still images captured.

8MB 16MB 64MB

36 sec. 70 sec. 290 sec.

44 sec. 90 sec. 363 sec.

DiMAGE 5

DiMAGE 7

Function Dial

Color-saturation compensation (p. 65)

Exposure mode (p. 47)

Digital zoom (Electronic magnification)

White balance (p. 58)

Metering mode (p. 74)

Exposure compensation (p. 63)

Camera Sensitivity (ISO) (p. 61)

Focus mode (p. 68, 71)

Autofocus area (p. 66)

Program (fixed)

Disabled

Auto white balance (fixed)

Centre-weighted (fixed)

Available

Auto (fixed)

Disabled

Continuous AF or Manual

Wide (fixed)

Digital-subject-program button

DisabledFlash

Disabled

Contrast compensation (p. 64) Available

Available

AF/AEL button

Macro mode (p. 69) Available

Recording-mode menu

Disabled

This table indicates which functions can be used, which are fixed, and which are

disabled in movie mode. Manual focus can be used before or during movie recording.

To set the aperture value, turn the Digital Effects

Controller to exposure compensation (2). While

pressing the digital effects button (3), turn the control

dial (1) until the correct aperture is displayed.

• The camera’s exposure system cannot be used to

calculate bulb exposures. The use of a separate light

meter is recommended.

RECORDING MODE

BULB EXPOSURES

ATTACHING A REMOTE CORD (SOLD SEPARATELY)

Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M) (p. 71). 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.

The optional remote cords (RC-1000S or RC-1000L)

can be used to reduce vibrations from touching the

camera during long exposures.

Remove the remote-control terminal cover.

• Use the notch on the left side of the cover.

• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.

Insert the plug of the cord into the terminal.

Use the control dial (1) to decrease the shutter-speed

value below four seconds until “bulb” is displayed.

To take the picture, press and hold the shutter-release

button for the duration of the exposure.

• Releasing the shutter button will end the exposure.

• The monitors will be blank during the exposure.

PLAYBACK MODE

VIEWING AND EDITING IMAGES

This section contains detailed information on the camera’s playback functions and oper-

ation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need. The sections on viewing

pictures, viewing movies, deleting images (p. 94 - 95), navigating the playback-mode

menu (p. 102), and frame-selection screen (p. 111) cover the use of most of the fea-

tures for viewing and editing images. The navigating the playback-mode menu section

is followed by detailed descriptions of the settings.

Still images and movie clips can easily be viewed and edited in playback mode. To set

the camera to view images, turn the mode dial to the playback position (1).

Simply use the controller to scroll through the pictures on the CompactFlash card.

Images are displayed with date, frame number, printing status, and lock status

information. Still images can be displayed with a histogram and shooting data. The first

frame of each movie clip is shown; a movie clip is indicated by the movie icon displayed

with a thumbnail of the first frame.

QV/delete button

2Use the left/right keys of the

controller to scroll

through the images.

VIEWING PICTURES

3Press the up key to display the

images histogram.

• Pressing the down key

will return to the full-

screen display .

• The left/right keys are

disabled when the histogram is

displayed.

PLAYBACK MODE

Controller

To delete a displayed image, press the QV/delete button.

• A confirmation screen will appear.

In playback mode, the displayed image or movie clip can be deleted. When selecting

an image for deletion, a confirmation screen will appear before the operation is

executed.

3Press the controller to delete the image.

Once deleted, an image cannot be recovered. Care should always be

taken when deleting images.

DELETING IMAGES

Use the left/right keys to highlight “YES.”

• “NO” will cancel the operation.

VIEWING MOVIES

Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie clip to be

viewed.

Press the centre of the controller to play back the clip.

• Pressing the controller during playback will pause the movie clip; pressing the

controller again will resume the playback.

• When the movie clip finishes, the first frame will be displayed.

To cancel the playback of a movie, press the down key of the controller.

Confirmation screen

Delete this frame?

NoYe s

PLAYBACK MODE

SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY

MOVIE PLAYBACK DISPLAY

Image size (p. 42)

Image quality (p. 43)

Frame number/ total number

of images in folder

Printing icon (p. 108)Lock icon (p. 105)

Date of recording

Time of recording

Frame number/ total number of images in folder

Date of recording

Time of recording Movie icon

Mode indicator

Mode indicator Playback time

Play Pause Stop 23s

HISTOGRAM DISPLAY

Date of recording

Shutter speed

Aperture value

White balance setting (p. 58)

Camera sensitivity (ISO) setting (p. 61)

Degree of exposure compensation

(p. 63)

Folder name (p. 130)

Thumbnail of image

The luminance distribution of the image

The black area of the histogram shows the luminance distribution of the recorded

image from black (left) to white (right). Each one of the 256 vertical lines indicates the

relative proportion of that light value in the image. The histogram can be used to evalu-

ate exposure and contrast, but displays no colour information. A change in exposure

would create an image whose histogram would be the same shape as a previous

image, but would be shifted to the left (less exposure) or right (more exposure).

Changing the contrast would contract (decrease in contrast) or expand (increase in

contrast) the distribution of luminance values compared with a previous image of the

scene.

Image size (p. 42)

Image quality (p. 43)

Mode indicator

Folder number - image file number

PLAYBACK MODE

DISPLAY CONTROLS - PLAYBACK MODE

Auto display - the camera will automatically change between

displaying the image in the EVF or on the LCD monitor. The EVF’s

eye sensors monitor if the EVF is being used and switch the

display location accordingly.

EVF display - the image will only be displayed in the electronic

viewfinder. Under bright-light, the EVF is easier to see than the

LCD monitor.

LCD monitor display - the image will only be displayed on the LCD

monitor.

Located on the back of the camera, the display-mode switch and the display-

information button controls on which monitor the image is displayed and the display

format. The three position switch allows the choice between automatic display and

setting the display to the EVF or LCD monitor.

In the centre 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 previous image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of

recording, the lock and printing status, and the frame number of the images is

displayed at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted image can be deleted using the

QV/delete button (p. 95). When the display information button is pressed again, the

highlighted image will be displayed in the single-frame playback mode. A nine or four

image index can be displayed. The index-playback format can be changed in the basic

section of the playback-mode menu (p. 102).

100

PLAYBACK MODE

ENLARGED PLAYBACK

In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged for closer examination. RAW

and super fine images cannot be enlarged.

With the image to be enlarged displayed, press the magnification button.

• The degree of magnification is displayed in the EVF and on the LCD monitor.

• The image is magnified in a maximum of three steps. Each time the magnification button

is pressed the image is enlarged. After the final step, the image is displayed at the

original size.

When enlarged, the four-way keys of

the controller can scroll the image.

Controller

Magnification button

The number of magnification steps in enlarged playback is dependent on the size of the

recorded image. The smaller the image size, the fewer steps are available. 1024 X 768

digital zoom images recorded with the DiMAGE 5 are enlarged in three steps: 2X, 2.5X

and 3.2X.

101

DiMAGE 7

1st step

2nd step

3rd step

2560 X 1920 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480

2X 2X 2X

2.5X 2.5X

4X 4X

2.5X

–

DiMAGE 5

1st step

2nd step

3rd step

2048 X 1536 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480

2X 2X 2X

2.5X 2.5X

3.2X

–

–3.2X 3.2X

2.5X

Play

Basic Custom1 Custom2

Delete

Lock

Index format

–

9 frames

Activate the playback-mode menu with the menu button (1). The “Basic” tab will be

highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to highlight the appropriate

menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are highlighted.

NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU

In playback mode, press the menu button to activate the menu. The menu button

also turns off the playback-mode menu when the settings have been completed.

The four-way keys are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing the

controller will enter a setting.

When the desired menu is displayed, use the up/down keys (2) to scroll through the

menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key; the

settings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted.

• To return to the menu options, press the left key.

Use the up/down keys to highlight the

new setting.

Press the controller to select the

highlighted setting.

Once a setting has been

selected, the cursor will return

to the menu options and the

new setting will be displayed.

Further settings can continue

to be made. To return to the

playback mode, press the

menu button.

102

PLAYBACK MODE

103

Basic

Delete

Lock

Index format

This frame

All frames

Marked frames

This frame

All frames

Marked frames

9 frames

4 frames

Custom 2

Index print

Cancel print

Copy

This frame

All frames

Marked frames

Ye s

All frames - F

All frames - C

This frame

Marked frames

Please refer to the

following sections

for descriptions of

the menu options

and their settings.

Custom 1

Slide show

Playback

Duration

Repeat

Start

All frames

Marked frames

1 ~ 60 sec.

Ye s

Unlock frames

Ye s No

Number of

copies

Choosing “Yes” will execute

the operation, “No” will cancel

the operation

Pressing the down key of the

controller will cancel the slide

show playback and return to

the playback-mode menu.

Ye s No 1

New folder

number

For information

on frame-selec-

tion screens,

see page 111.

Copying to camera memory

Please change CF card

Copying to CF card

Copy completed

104

PLAYBACK MODE

PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - BASIC

Deleting permanently erases the image. Once deleted, an image cannot

be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images.

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; choosing “Yes” will

execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation. To delete images in other folders,

the folder must first be selected in the Custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 114).

The delete option has three settings:

This frame - The image displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be deleted.

All frames - All unlocked images in the selected folder will be deleted.

Marked frames - To delete multiple images. When this setting is chosen, the frame-

selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight

the first image to be deleted. Pressing the up key will mark the image with the garbage-

can icon. To deselect an image for deletion, highlight it with the yellow border and press

the down key; the garbage-can icon will disappear. Continue until all the images to be

deleted are marked. Press the controller to continue (the confirmation screen will

appear), or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback

menu. On the confirmation screen, highlighting and entering “Yes” will delete the

marked images.

The delete function will only erase unlocked images. If an image is locked, it must be

unlocked before it can be deleted.

DELETING IMAGES

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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. 114). The lock option has four

settings:

This frame - The image displayed or highlighted in playback mode will be locked.

All frames - All images in the folder will be locked.

Marked frames - To lock or unlock multiple images. When this setting is chosen, the

frame-selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to

highlight the image to be locked. Pressing the up key will mark the image with the key

icon. To unlock an image, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the

key icon will disappear. Continue until all the images to be locked are marked. Press

the controller to lock the marked frames, or press the menu button to cancel the

operation and return to the playback menu.

Unlock frames - All images in the folder will be unlocked.

Locking an image will protect it from a delete function. However, the formatting function

will erase all images on a CompactFlash card whether locked or not.

The index format option

allows the index playback to

be displayed with four or

nine images. This effects all

index displays.

CHANGING INDEX PLAYBACK FORMAT

LOCKING IMAGES

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.

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PLAYBACK MODE

PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 1 (SLIDE SHOW)

Image count-

down / total

number of

images in the

presentation.

Press the controller to pause and restart

the presentation.

To cancel the presentation, press the

down key of the controller.

To select all the images in the folder to be displayed in the

slide-show presentation.

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Slide

show

Menu options

Playback

Duration

Settings

Start

Repeat

All frames

Marked

Frames

1 - 60s.

Yes / No

To select specific images in the folder to be displayed in the

slide-show presentation. When this setting is chosen, the

frame-selection screen will be displayed. Use the left/right

keys of the controller to highlight the image to be included

in the presentation. Pressing the up key will mark the

image with a check icon. To deselect a marked image,

highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key;

the check icon will disappear. Continue until all the images

have been edited. Press the controller to set the marked

frames, or press the menu button to cancel the operation

and return to the playback menu.

To select the period each image will be displayed during

the slide show.

To start the slide-show presentation. Pressing the centre of

the controller will pause the presentation. During the slide

show, press the down key of the controller to stop the pre-

sentation and return to the playback-mode menu.

Selecting “Yes” will cause the slide show to repeat until it is

cancelled using the down key of the controller. “No” will end

the slide show presentation and return to the playback-

mode menu when all the images have been displayed

once.

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PLAYBACK MODE

PLAYBACK-MODE MENU - CUSTOM 2

The print menu option is used to set an order for standard prints from images in a

specific folder. Single, multiple, or all images can be printed. If a CompactFlash card

has multiple folders, a printing file must be created for each folder. Folders are selected

in the Custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 114).

This-frame - To create a DPOF file for the image displayed or highlighted in playback

mode.

All-frames - To create a DPOF file for all images in the folder specified in the Custom 1

section of the setup menu (p. 114).

Marked frames - To choose a group of images to be printed or when the number of

copies for each image varies. When selected, the frame selection screen will appear.

Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight an image to be printed. Pressing the

up key will mark the image with the printer icon. The number next to the icon indicates

the number of copies of that image to be printed. Pressing the up key will increase the

number of copies, pressing the down key will decrease the number. A maximum of nine

copies can be ordered. To deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the

the number of copies reaches zero and the printer icon disappears. Continue until all

the images to be printed are marked. Press the controller to create the DPOF file, or

press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu.

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. When a DPOF file is

created, a misc. folder is automatically made on the CompactFlash card to store it (p.

130). DPOF print files cannot be made for RAW images.

CREATING A DPOF PRINT ORDER

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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 cannot be created for images captured with another camera. DPOF data

created on other cameras will not be recognised.

The cancel-print option deletes the DPOF files. When the setting is selected, a

confirmation screen will appear; choosing and entering “Yes” will execute the operation

and cancel the print order. After the pictures have been printed, the DPOF file will still

remain on the CompactFlash card and must be cancelled manually.

All frames C - To cancel all printing files on the CompactFlash card.

All frames F - To cancel the printing file in the folder.

CANCELING A DPOF PRINT ORDER

ORDERING AN INDEX PRINT

To create an index print of all the images in the folder,

select “Yes.” To cancel an index print, simply change the

setting to “No.” If an index-print order is created, any

additional images saved afterwards in the folder will not be

included in the index print. The number of images printed

per sheet differs between printers.The information printed

with the thumbnails can vary.

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PLAYBACK MODE

COPYING IMAGES

Image files can be copied from one CompactFlash card to another. Up to 10MB of data

can be transferred. Every time the copy function is used a new folder is automatically

be created for the images (p. 130).

This frame - To copy the image currently displayed.

Marked frames - To copy single or multiple images. When selected, the frame-selection

screen will appear; highlight the image to be copied with the yellow border and then

press the up key of the controller to mark it with the check icon. To deselect an image

to be copied, highlight the selected image and press the down key; the check icon will

disappear. Continue until all the images to be copied are marked. Press the controller

to continue, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the

playback menu.

When the controller is pressed, a screen with four messages will be displayed; the

messages are highlighted as the copying procedure is executed. When the change-CF-

card message is highlighted, remove the camera’s CompactFlash card and insert the

card to which the image should be copied. Press the centre of the controller to

continue. 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

controller to return to the playback menu.

If too many images have been selected, a warning will

appear and the copy routine will be cancelled. Divide the

number of images into two or three batches. The copy-

unsuccessful message will appear when one or all of the

images could not be copied. Check the second

CompactFlash card to see which files were copied and

then repeat the procedure for the images that could not

be transferred.

Play Copy

Enter

Copying to camera memory

Please change CF card

Copying to CF card

Copy completed

<101MLTCP>

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FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN

When a marked-frames setting is chosen on a menu, the frame selection screen will

appear. This screen allows multiple images to be chosen. The index format of the

screen can be changed in the basic section of the playback-mode menu (p. 102).

The left/right keys

of the controller

move the yellow

border to select

the image.

The up key of the

controller selects

the frame; when

selected, an icon

will appear next to

the image. The

down key will

deselect the image

removing the icon.

Menu button

Cancels the

screen and any

operation made.

The garbage-can icon indicates the image is selected for deletion.

The key icon indicates the image is locked or selected to be locked.

The check icon indicates the image is selected for the slide show

or to be copied to another CompactFlash card.

The printer icon indicates the image is selected for printing. The

number next to the icon shows the number of copies requested.

Play

: select : confirm : enter

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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

video cable. The camera is compatible with the NTSC and PAL standards. The video-

output setting can be checked and set in the Custom 2 section of the setup menu (p.

114).

Turn off the television and the camera.

Insert the mini-plug end of the video cable into the

camera’s video-out terminal.

Plug the other end of the video cable into the

video-input terminal on the television.

Turn the television on.

Turn the camera’s mode dial to the playback position.

• The camera’s monitors will not activate when the camera is attached to a television. The

playback-mode display will be visible on the television screen.

Change the television to the video channel.

View images as described in the playback section.

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This section contains detailed information on controlling the camera’s functions and

operation as well as creating and selecting image folders. The ‘navigating the setup

menu’ section (p. 114) covers the operation of the setup menu. The section is followed

by detailed descriptions of the settings.

SETUP MODE

CONTROLLING THE

CAMERA’S OPERATION

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The “Basic” tab will be highlighted. Use the left/right keys of the controller (2) to

highlight the appropriate menu tab; the menus will change as the tabs are

highlighted.

NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU

The four-way keys of the controller are used to move the cursor in the menu. Pressing

the controller will enter a setting.

When the desired menu is displayed, use the up/down keys (2) to scroll through the

menu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be changed.

With the menu option to be changed highlighted, press the right controller key; the

settings will be displayed with the current setting highlighted.

• To return to the menu options, press the left key.

Use the up/down keys to highlight

the new setting.

Press the controller to select the

highlighted setting.

Once a setting has been

selected, the cursor will return

to the menu options and the

new setting will be displayed.

Further settings can continue

to be made.

SETUP MODE

Controller

Setup

Basic Custom1 Custom2

LCD brightness

EVF brightness

Format

Power save

Beep

–

1 min

High tone

Language English

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Basic

LCD brightness

EVF brightness

Format

1 (low) ~ 5 (high)

Enter

High tone

Low tone

English

Deutsch

Custom 2

Reset default

EVF autoSwitch

Date/Time set

Date format

Enter

Auto EVF/LCD

EVF auto on

Enter

YYYY/MM/DD

MM/DD/YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY

NTSC

PAL

Please refer to the

following sections

for descriptions of

the menu options

and their settings.

Custom 1

File # memory

Select folder

New folder

Ye s

Enter

Off

Ye s No

Choosing “Yes” on the confirmation

screens will execute the operation, “No” will

cancel the operation

Power Save

Beep

Language

1 (low) ~ 5 (high)

1, 3, 5, or 10 min

Français

Español

(Folder names)

Video output

Ye s No

Year • Month • Day Hour : Minute

For more information about the electronic

keyboard, see page 88.

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SETUP MODE

SETUP MENU - BASIC

The basic section of the setup menu allows changes to be made to the operation of the

camera as well as the ability to format CompactFlash cards.

EVF AND LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS

The brightness settings of the EVF and LCD monitor is set independent of each other.

Brightness is controlled in five levels from 1 (low) to 5 (high). As each setting is high-

lighted, the monitor will adjust accordingly; the controller must be pressed to set the

highlighted level. When the LCD brightness or EVF brightness setting is selected, the

corresponding monitor will activate automatically.

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 for-

matting a CompactFlash card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking

images will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always for-

mat the CompactFlash 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.

Choosing “Yes” will format the card, choosing “No” will cancel the formatting operation.

A screen will appear to indicate the card has been formatted; press “OK” to return to

the setup menu.

If the card-not-recognised message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need

to be formatted. A CompactFlash card used in another camera may need to be format-

ted before being used. If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the card is not com-

patible with the camera and should not be formatted.

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AUTO POWER SAVE

The camera will turn off the EVF and data panel to conserve battery power if no opera-

tion is made within a certain period. The length of this period can be changed to 1, 3, 5,

or 10 minutes. The auto-power-save option will not effect the display period of LCD

monitor; it will shut down after 30 seconds. To restore the displays when they shut

down, simply press the shutter-release button or the display information button.

When the camera is connected to the computer, the auto-power-save period is set to

ten minutes. This period cannot be changed.

BEEP

The audio signal can be turned off or on. The tone of the signal can be changed to high

or low.

LANGUAGE

The language used in the menus can be changed.

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SETUP MODE

SETUP MENU - CUSTOM 1

The Custom 1 section of the setup menu controls file number sequencing and the cre-

ation of new folders. See page 130 about the organisation of the folders on the

CompactFlash card

FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY

When file number memory is selected, if a new folder is created, the first file stored in

the folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved. This allows multiple

folders to be created to store images by category, place, or date, but the image file

numbers will be in the order in which they were shot. If the file number memory is dis-

abled, the image file name will have a number one greater than the last image saved in

the folder.

If file number memory is active and the CompactFlash card is changed, the first file

saved to the new card will have a number one greater than the last file save on the pre-

vious card if the new card does not contain an image with a greater file number. If it

does, the file number of the new image will be one greater than the greatest on the

card.

SELECT FOLDER

This option allows the selection of existing folders. After folder is selected, all images

recorded will be placed in that folder. In quick view or playback mode, only the images

in the selected folder can be viewed or edited.

Except for the all-frames-C setting in the Custom 2 section of the playback-mode menu,

changes made with menus only affect the images in the selected folder. To make

changes to all images in multiple folders, each folder must be selected and the menu

operation repeated for each folder. Formatting a CompactFlash card in the basic sec-

tion of the setup menu erases all folders regardless of whether they are selected or not.

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NEW FOLDER

This allows the creation of new folders. When selected, the electronic keyboard (p. 88)

automatically appears so that 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.

Every folder name begins with a three digit index number. When the electronic key-

board activates, three digits will be displayed in the register. This number cannot be

changed. Everytime a new folder is created, the folder number will increase automati-

cally by one greater than the highest folder number on the CompactFlash card. A five-

character folder name must be entered after the number; only capital letters, numbers,

and the underbar can be used. To cancel the electronic-keyboard display without creat-

ing a new folder, press the menu button.

Image quality

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SETUP MODE

SETUP MENU - CUSTOM 2

RESET DEFAULT

Unlike the pro-auto button (p. 37), this function affects not only the recording mode, but

also the playback, and setup modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear;

choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation.

Default Setting Page

Exposure compensation

Color-saturation compensation

Contrast compensation

Image size

Camera sensitivity (ISO)

Drive mode

Metering mode

Flash mode

Flash compensation

Flash metering

Exposure bracket

0.0

Standard

2560 X 1920 (2048 X 1536)*

Auto

Single-frame advance

Multi-segment

Fill flash

0.0

ADI metering

0.3 Ev

* for DiMAGE 5 only.

Exposure mode

Focus mode

Focus area

Digital zoom

White balance

Program

Single AF

Wide focus area

Cancelled

Auto white balance

EVF auto switch

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Interval capture 1 minute

AF/AE hold

Sharpness

Color mode

Data imprinting

Instant playback

Index playback format

Duration (Slide Show)

Repeat (Slide Show)

Index print

LCD monitor brightness

EVF brightness

Auto-power-save period

Beep

File number memory

Normal

Color

No (Disabled)

9 frames

5 seconds

No (Cancelled)

1 minute

High tone

No (Disabled)

Auto EVF/LCD

105

106

109

116

117

118

121

Magnification button 2X digital zoom (DiMAGE 7 only) 83

Total frame count 2 frames

EVF AUTO SWITCH - CONTROLLING THE AUTO-DISPLAY FUNCTION

This option controls the auto-display function in recording mode (p. 32). The auto-

EVF/LCD setting allows the display to switch between the EVF and LCD monitor auto-

matically. The EVF-auto-on setting turns off the LCD monitor and uses the eye sensors

to activate only the EVF when in use. This setting will helps conserve battery power.

AF/AEL button

Default Setting Page

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SETUP MODE

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

It is important to accurately set the clock. When a still image or a movie clip is record-

ed, the date and time of the recording is saved with the image and is displayed during

playback or can be read with the DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility software included on the

CD-ROM. The camera’s clock is also used with data imprinting.

When the Date/Time-set option is selected and entered,

the date/time screen will be displayed. The left/right keys

of the controller are used to select the item to be

changed and the up/down keys are used to change the

value. From left to right, the screen shows the year,

month, day, hour, and minute. When the date and time

have been adjusted, set the clock by pressing the

centre of the controller.

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 centre of the controller; the new

format will be displayed on the menu.

VIDEO OUTPUT

Camera images can be displayed on a television (p. 112). The video output can be

changed between NTSC and PAL. North America uses the NTSC standard and Europe

uses the PAL standard. Check which standard is used in your region to play back

images on your television set.

Enter

Setup Date/Time set

2001 7 20 16 33:..

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DATA-TRANSFER

MODE

CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER

IBM PC / AT Compatible Macintosh

Pre-installed Windows Me, 2000, 98, or

98 second edition operating systems Pre-installed Mac OS 8.6 ~ 9.1

USB port as standard interface

Users with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on

the included CD-ROM (p. 126). Users with Mac OS 8.6 will need to download and

install a USB mass storage device from the Apple web site (p. 129). There have been

no reports of compatibility problems with Apple G4 computers with Mac OS 10.0.3 or

earlier.

Read this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on

using and installing the DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility software are found in the supplied

software manual. These manuals do not cover the basic operation of computers or their

operating systems; please refer to the manual supplied with your computer.

For the camera to be connected directly to the computer and used as a mass storage

device, the following requirements must be met:

Set the mode dial to the data-transfer position.

• The data-transfer menu will be displayed.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

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DATA-TRANSFER MODE

Start up the computer.

• The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.

Insert the CompactFlash card into the camera.

• Confirm that the correct card is in the camera. To change

the CompactFlash card while the camera is connected to a

computer, see page 134.

Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computer’s USB

port.

• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.

• The camera should be connected directly to the computer’s USB

port. Attaching the camera to a USB hub may prevent the camera

from operating properly.

A fresh set of batteries should be used when the camera is connected to a computer.

The use of the AC adaptor (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 connecting the camera to a computer (Windows

98 - p. 126, OS 8.6 - p. 129).

COMPUTER

Open the card-slot door. Attach the smaller plug of the USB

cable to the camera.

• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.

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When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon will appear. If the

computer does not recognise the camera, disconnect the camera and restart the com-

puter. Repeat the connection procedure above.

After using the four-way keys of the controller to high-

light 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 centre of the controller to send a signal to

the computer to initiate the USB connection.

• A screen will appear to indicate the beginning of the

connection process.

• When the signal has been received by the computer, the

camera’s monitors will turn off.

Trans

USB

USB Enter

Initialising USB

connection

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DATA-TRANSFER MODE

CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98

The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatical-

ly, 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.

Before connecting the camera to the

computer, place the DiMAGE soft-

ware CD-ROM in the CD-ROM

drive. The DiMAGE installer menu

should automatically activate. To

automatically install the Windows 98

USB driver, click on the starting-up-

the-USB-device-driver-installer but-

ton. A window will appear to confirm

that the driver should be installed;

click “Yes” to continue.

When the driver has been success-

fully installed, a

window will

appear. Click

“OK.” The cam-

era can now be

attached to the

computer (p. 124).

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION

127

Choose the recommended search for a

suitable driver. Click “Next.”

Choose to specify the location of the dri-

ver. The browse window can be used to

indicate the location of the driver. When

the driver location is shown in the win-

dow, click “Next.”

• The driver should be located in the CD-

ROM drive at :\Win98\USB.

MANUAL INSTALLATION

To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instruction in the connecting-the-

camera-to-a-computer section on page 124.

When the camera is plugged into the com-

puter, the operating system will detect the

new device and the add-new-hardware-wiz-

ard window will open. Place the DiMAGE

software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

Click “Next.”

(Continued on the next page)

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DATA-TRANSFER MODE

The add new hardware wizard will confirm

the location of the driver. Click “Next” to

install the driver in the system.

• 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.

The last window will confirm the driver

has been installed. Click “Finish” to close

the add new hardware wizard.

When the my-computer window is

opened, a new removable-disk icon will

be displayed. Double click on the icon to

access the camera’s CompactFlash card,

see page 130.

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QUICKTIME 4.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

IBM PC / AT Compatible

Pentium-based computer

Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000.

16MB or more of RAM

QuickTime is used for viewing movie clips. To install QuickTime, follow the instructions in

the read-me folder and in the installer. Users will Windows Me can use the system’s

media player to view movie clips. Macintosh users can download QuickTime 4.1 free of

charge from the Apple Computer web site: http://www.apple.com.

CONNECTING TO MAC OS 8.6

To download and install this software, follow the instruction on the Apple web site.

Always read the attached terms and conditions before installing any new software.

To access this camera with a computer with Mac OS 8.6, the USB storage support

1.3.5.smi must be installed first. This software is supplied by Apple Computer, Inc. free

of charge. It can be downloaded from the Apple Software Updates web site at

http://www.apple.com/support.

To view images correctly on your computer, the monitors colour space may need to be adjust-

ed. Refer to your computer manual on how to calibrate the display to the following requirements:

sRGB, with a colour temperature of 6500°K, and a gamma of 2.2.

Camera Notes

130

DATA-TRANSFER MODE

Image-file names begins with “pict,”

followed by a four-digit file number,

and a tif, jpg, avi, mrw, or thm

extension. The thumbnail images

(thm) are used in camera opera-

tion and cannot be opened.

COMPACTFLASH CARD FOLDER ORGANISATION

Drive Icon

Dcim

100MLT03

100MLT04

101MLTCP

PICT0001.TIF PICT0001.THM

PICT0002.JPG

PICT0003.AVI PICT0003.THM

PICT0004.MRW PICT0004.THM

Super-fine

image

Fine, standard, or

economy image

Movie clip

RAW

image

The last two digits in

the folder name indi-

cate the camera that

was used to capture

the images; “03” indi-

cates a DiMAGE 7 and

“04” a DiMAGE 5.

Images copied from

one CompactFlash

card to another (p.

110) are placed in a

folder with a name

ending in “CP.” The first

three digits in the fold-

er name will be one

greater than the largest

folder number.

Misc

The misc. folder

contains DPOF

print files (p. 108).

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Once the camera is connected to the computer, image files can be accessed by simply

double clicking on icons. Copying images can be done by dragging and dropping the

image-file icon into a location in the computer. Files and folders on the CompactFlash

card can be deleted using the computer. Never format the CompactFlash card from the

computer; always use the camera to format the card.

The index number on the image file may not correspond to the frame number of the

image. As images are deleted on the camera, the frame counter will adjust itself to

show the number of images in the folder and reassign the frame numbers accordingly.

The index numbers on the image files will not change when an image is deleted. When

a new image is recorded, it will be assigned a number one greater than the largest

index number in the folder. File numbers can be controlled with the file-number-memory

function in the Custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 118).

When the index number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder will be cre-

ated with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the CompactFlash

card: e.g. from 100MLTXX to 101MLTXX. The last two digits in the folder name indi-

cates the camera with which the images were recorded. New folders can be created in

the Custom 1 section of the setup menu (p. 119). When a DPOF file is created for a

print order (p. 108), a misc. folder is automatically made for the file.

AUTO POWER SAVE (DATA-TRANSFER MODE)

If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it will shut

down to save power. When the camera shuts down, an unsafe-removal-of-device warn-

ing may appear on the computer monitor. Click “OK.” Neither the camera or computer

will be damaged in this operation.

Pressing the shutter-release button will reactivate the camera. Remake the USB con-

nection with the data-transfer menu (steps 6 and 7 on page 125).

DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER

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DATA-TRANSFER MODE

WINDOWS ME AND WINDOWS 2000

Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn the mode dial to another position and then

disconnect the USB cable.

Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is lit - the data or

CompactFlash card may be permanently damaged.

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.

WINDOWS 98

When more then one external device is connected to the computer, the

unplug-or-eject-hardware window can be used. To disconnect the camera,

double click on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar

to activate the window.

Click on the small window

to stop the device. The

safe-to remove-hardware

window will appear. Click

“OK.” Turn the mode dial to

another position and then

disconnect the USB cable.

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The hardware devices to be

stopped will be displayed.

Highlight the device by click-

ing on it then click “Stop.”

Confirm that the access lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and

drop it into the trash.

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. Turn the mode dial to another position

and then disconnect the USB cable.

Disconnect the USB cable.

• If the USB cable is disconnected before performing step 1, an alert message will appear.

Always complete step 1 before disconnecting the USB cable.

MACINTOSH

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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 computer. Data could be lost or damaged if the camera is not properly

disconnected.

WINDOWS 98

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Change the CompactFlash card.

3. Turn on the camera.

4. Use the data-transfer menu to remake the USB connection.

WINDOWS ME AND 2000

MACINTOSH

Always confirm the access lamp is out

before removing the CompactFlash card.

1. Stop the USB connection using the unplug-or-eject-hardware routine (p. 132).

2. Turn off the camera.

3. Change the CompactFlash card.

4. Turn on the camera.

5. Use the data-transfer menu to remake the USB connection.

1. Stop the USB connection by dragging the drive icon into the trash (p. 133).

2. Turn off the camera.

3. Change the CompactFlash card.

4. Turn on the camera.

5. Use the data-transfer menu to remake the USB connection.

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APPENDIX

FOCAL LENGTH EQUIVALENTS

The Exif tag information of each image includes the actual focal-length setting of the

camera’s 7.2 - 50.8mm zoom lens. The following chart can be used to estimate the

equivalent focal length in 35mm photography.

Actual focal length

35mm equivalent (DiMAGE 7)

35mm equivalent (DiMAGE 5)

200

250

50.838

149

187

134

167

106

133103

7.2

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 larger the aperture

value, the greater the depth of field and the longer the shutter speed needed to make

the exposure. The smaller the aperture value, the shallower the depth of field and the

faster the shutter speed needed to make the exposure. Usually landscape photographs

use a large depth of field (large

aperture value) to keep the fore-

ground and background in focus,

and portraits use a shallow depth

of field (small aperture value) to

separate the subject from the

background.

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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 pho-

tographic principles.

Depth of field also changes with focal

length. The smaller the focal length,

the greater the depth of field; the

longer the focal length, the shallower

the depth of field.

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The shutter controls not only exposure,

but also the ability to stop motion. Fast

shutter speeds are used in sport pho-

tography 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 recom-

mended 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. For critical work, take

a test photograph at the set aperture or shutter speed and view the result in quick view

(p.34). The image can be deleted if not acceptable and another test image can be

taken at a different setting.

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A variety of Minolta accessories can be used with this camera to extend its perfor-

mance. For more details on the items listed below and in other sections of this manual,

contact your local Minolta dealer.

External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100

The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger. The battery and

charger are also available separately

Close-up Diffuser CD-1000

Used directly on the camera with the built-in flash to provide soft lighting for close-up

photography.

Several high-quality Minolta flash units can be used with this camera:

Program Flash 3600HS(D)

Program Flash 5600HS(D)

Macro Ring Flash 1200 with Macro Flash Controller

Macro Twin Flash 2400 with Macro Flash Controller

SYSTEM ACCESSORIES

Minolta Program Flash 3600HS(D), Program Flash 5600HS(D), Macro Ring Flash 1200, and

Macro Twin Flash 2400 are compatible with this camera. ADI flash metering (p. 75) will work

with both program flashes attached to the accessory shoe. The use of other flash units is not

recommended.

With the Program Flash units, the flash-metering mode will automatically switch to pre-flash TTL

when the bounce-flash function is used, or the flashes are connected to the camera with an off-

camera cable. Pre-flash TTL (p. 75) automatically activates when using the macro flash units.

When using the Program Flashes, if the flash illumination is uneven at the camera’s wide-angle

setting, attach the wide-angle adaptor to the flash units. With the 3600 HS(D), also change the

flash metering mode to pre-flash TTL. When the auto-zoom function is used with the Program

Flashes, the flashes zoom setting will be wider than the lens setting.

Camera Notes

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Problem Symptom Cause Solution

The camera

will not work.

Nothing dis-

played on the

data panel or

the monitors.

The batteries are dead.

The batteries are inserted

incorrectly.

The AC adaptor is not

connected properly.

Replace batteries (p. 24).

Re-insert the batteries taking

care that the negative and pos-

itive terminals are orientated

as indicated on the inside of

the battery chamber door

(p.24).

Check that the adaptor is con-

nected to the camera and a

live electrical outlet (p. 26).

TROUBLESHOOTING

The section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or

damage, or if a problem continues to re-occur frequently, contact a Minolta service facil-

ity listed on the back cover of this manual.

“Err” displayed

on the data

panel

The camera is hot or it

has been left ina very hot

environment.

Turn off the camera and allow

it to cool. If “Err” is still dis-

played on the camera after it

cools, remove and replace the

batteries or power cord.

Shutter will

not release.

“000” is dis-

played on the

frame counter.

CompactFlash card is full

and unable to store an

image at the image-quali-

ty or image-size setting

on the camera.

Insert a new CompactFlash

card (p. 26), delete some

images (p. 102), or change the

image-quality or image-size

setting (p.40).

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Pictures are

not sharp.

Focus signal is

red.

Subject is too close.

Make sure the subject is within

the autofocus range (0.5m - ∞)

or use the macro mode (p. 69).

The camera is in macro

mode.

Cancel the macro mode setting

(p. 69).

A special situation is pre-

venting the autofocus

system from focusing

(p.31)

Use the focus-lock function to

focus on an object at the same

distance as the subject (p. 30)

or use manual focus (p. 71).

Pictures are

taken indoors

or in low-light

situations with-

out flash.

Slow shutter speeds

result in blurred images

when the camera is

hand-held.

Use a tripod, change the cam-

era sensitivity to a higher set-

ting (p. 61), or use the flash (p.

21).

Continuous

drive does

not work.

The built-in flash is up or image quality is

set to super fine or RAW.

Push the flash down or change

the image-quality setting (p.

43).

While using

flash, the pic-

tures are too

dark.

The subject is beyond

the flash range (p. 79).

Move closer to the subject or

change the camera sensitivity

to a higher setting (p. 61).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Shutter will

not release.

No-card warn-

ing appears on

the monitors.

No CompactFlash card in

the camera.

Insert a CompactFlash card

(p.26).

Problem Symptom Cause Solution

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If the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and re-insert the batteries,

or unplug and re-connect the AC adaptor. Always turn the camera off using the mode

dial otherwise the CompactFlash card may be damaged and camera settings reset.

The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to

avoid burns when handling the camera, batteries, or CompactFlash card.

Shutter speed and

aperture combination is

extremely under or over-

exposing the live image.

Change the shutter speed or

aperture value until an image

appears on the monitor (p. 50).

Shooting data

is displayed,

but live image

is entirely

black or

white.

Camera set to

manual-

exposure

mode (M).

Lens hood

mounted when

using flash.

The lens hood blocks the

light from the built-in

flash.

Always remove the lens hood

when using the built-in flash.

Problem Symptom Cause Solution

WHEN USING FILTERS WITH THE DIMAGE 7

Polarising 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 lens-

es, such as a +3 or Minolta No. 2, vignetting may be noticeable below 100mm. Using

step-up rings will cause vignetting; use only 49mm filters.

A shadow

appears on

the bottom of

the image.

Live image

turns black

and white.

Camera used

under low-light

conditions.

Automatic monitor amplification activates under low-light

conditions (p. 72). Although the live image is black and

white, the recorded image will be colour.

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CLEANING

• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry

cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose

particles. Wiping may scratch the surface.

• To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then, if necessary,

moisten a lens tissue or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens.

• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.

• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.

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 CompactFlash 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. Water, sand, dust, or salt can damage the camera.

• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens directly at the

sun; the CCD may be damaged.

CARE AND STORAGE

STORAGE

• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals. For long

periods of disuse, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica-gel drying

agent.

• Remove the batteries and CompactFlash card from the camera when not in use for

extended periods.

• Do not store the camera in an area with naphthalene or mothballs.

• During long periods of storage, operate the camera occasionally. When taking the

camera out of storage, check that the camera is functioning properly before using.

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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.

RECORDING MEDIA CARE AND HANDLING

• Read and follow the instruction manual supplied with the CompactFlash card.

• The following may cause data loss or damage.

1 Improper use of the card.

2 Static electrical discharge or electromagnetic fields near the card.

3 Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or

computer is accessing the card (reading, writing, formatting, etc.).

4 The disuse of a card for an extended period.

5 Using the card beyond its life

Minolta has no responsibility for any loss or damage to data. It is recommend

that a copy of the card data be made in another media such as a ZIP disc, hard disc,

CD-ROM, etc.

• When the card is formatted, all recorded data will be deleted. Be sure to make a

backup of any important data.

• The storage capability of the CompactFlash card will diminish with extended use. It

may be necessary to purchase a new card periodically.

• Keep away from static electricity and electromagnetic fields.

• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to impact.

• Strong static electrical discharges or physical shock may prevent the card from being

able to transfer data.

• Do not touch the electrical contacts of the card with your fingers or metal objects.

• Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

• Keep away from small children.

• When using an IBM Microdrive, do not subject the camera to vibrations.

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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 less effected by temperature, their use is recommended when shooting in

cold environments.

•Remove the batteries when the camera is not in use for an extended period. Leaking

battery fluid may damage the battery-chamber.

• Occasionally, when using alkaline batteries, the battery-condition indicator will give a

false low-battery-power warning, even though there is enough power capacity.

Continue to use the camera; the low-battery indicator will disappear.

• If batteries have been exhausted when used in the camera, do not reload them even

if their change seems to recover over time. These batteries will interfere with normal

camera operation.

LCD MONITOR CARE

• Although the LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology, there

may occasionally be a lack of colour or bright points on the LCD monitor.

• Do not apply pressure to the surface of the LCD monitor; it may be permanently

damaged.

• In a cold environment, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. When the

camera warms up, the display will function normally.

• The LCD monitor may be slow to react in low temperatures or may turn dark in a hot

environment. When the camera reaches normal operating temperature, the display

will function normally.

• If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry

cloth.

CARE AND STORAGE

• TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be

copyrighted. Unauthorised recording or duplication of such material may be contrary

to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc. is

prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. Images protected by

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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, contact your local camera dealer or write to

the Minolta distributor in your area.

• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact a Minolta Service Facility.

This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements

of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment

regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

Digital Camera:

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Tested by the Minolta Corporation

101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.

The following marks may be found on the product:

This mark certifies that this camera meets the requirements concerning

interference causing equipment regulations in Japan.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

CCD: 2/3-type interline primary-colour CCD with a total of

5.24 million pixels. (DiMAGE 7)

1/1.8-type interline primary-colour CCD with a total

of 3.34 million pixels. (DiMAGE 5)

Number of effective pixels: 4.95 million (2568 X 1928) DiMAGE 7

3.17 million (2056 X 1544) DiMAGE 5

Camera sensitivity (ISO): Auto and 100, 200, 400, and 800 ISO equivalents.

Aspect ratio: 4:3

Lens construction: 16 elements in 13 groups including two AD glass

and two aspheric elements.

Maximum aperture: f/2.8 (wide-angle position), f/3.5 (telephoto position)

Focal length: 7.2 - 50.8 mm (35mm equivalent: 28 - 200mm

(DiMAGE 7), 35 - 250mm (DiMAGE 5))

Focusing range: 0.5 m - infinity (from the CCD)

0.25 - 0.6 m (from the CCD) macro mode

Filter diameter: 49 mm

Autofocusing system: Video AF

Shutter: CCD electronic shutter plus mechanical shutter

Built-in flash recycling time: 7s (approx)

Viewfinder LCD: Ferroelectric 4.8 mm reflective liquid crystal

microdisplay.

Monitor LCD: 46 mm TFT colour

Field of view: Approximately 100%

A/D conversion: 12 bits

Recording media: Type I and II CompactFlash cards, 170MB, 340MB,

512MB, and 1GB IBM Microdrives as of June, 2001.

File formats: Exif 2.1 (JPEG, TIFF), motion JPEG (avi), and RAW.

DCF 1.0 and DPOF compliant.

Print Image Matching: Yes

Menu languages: English, German, French, and Spanish

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Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and

are subject to change without notice.

Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac OS logo are registered

trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the

Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows® is Microsoft Windows Operating System.

Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Adobe and PhotoDeluxe are registered

trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. Microdrive is a trademark of the International Business Machines

Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. All other trademarks are the property of

their respective owners.

Video output: NTSC and PAL

Batteries: 4 AA alkaline or Ni-MH batteries

Battery performance (recording): Approx. number of recorded images: 200 frames

Based on Minolta’s standard test method:

Ni-MH batteries, EVF on, LCD monitor off, flash

used with 50% of the frames, no instant playback.

Battery performance (playback): Approx. continuous playback time: 110 min.

Based on Minolta’s standard test method: Ni-MH bat-

teries, LCD monitor on, EVF off.

External power source: AC adaptor (AC-1L or AC-2L)

High-power battery pack (EBP-100)

Dimensions: 116.5 (W) X 90.5 (H) X 112.5 (D) mm

Weight: Approximately 505g

(without batteries or CompactFlash card)

Operating temperature: 0° - 40°C

Operating humidity: 5 - 85% (non-condensing)

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NOTE ABOUT BATTERIES

Ni-MH batteries are recommended for digital cameras. Recording performance

with 1,600mAh Ni-MH batteries is approximately 200 frames: based on Minolta’s

standard test method: EVF on, LCD monitor off, no instant playback, flash used

with 50% of the frames.

Although alkaline batteries are supplied with this product, its performance will be

limited; only use alkaline batteries for test photographs or when Ni-MH batteries,

the Minolta external battery pack or AC adapter are not available. Fully recharge

the Ni-MH batteries just before using the camera.

IBM Microdrives require more power than CompactFlash cards. Always use Ni-

MH batteries with IBM Microdrives.

WHEN USING NI-MH BATTERIES:

• Clean both battery terminals with dry cloth to wipe off any dirt or residue.

Because of the sophisticated computer system, the camera critically monitors

power levels. If the battery terminals are dirty, the camera may give a false

low-battery warning. If battery performance is unusually low, wipe the battery

terminals with a clean, dry cloth.

• Ni-MH battery performance will decrease if the batteries are often recharged

before they have been fully discharged. Completely exhaust the Ni-MH

batteries using the camera before charging.

NOTE ABOUT BATTERIES

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