Minolta Dimage 5 Taking Pictures, Using the BUILT-IN Flash, Flash Range Automatic Operation

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GETTING UP AND RUNNING

TAKING PICTURES

With the mode dial set to still-image recording, the camera will be on and the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor will activate.

The zooming ring can be used to frame the subject. The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the EVF and on the LCD monitor.

Compose the image in the EVF or on LCD monitor taking care to place the subject within the focus frame.

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.

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.

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 red flash icon indicates the flash is charging.

When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the white flash icon indicates the flash is ready to fire.

After taking a picture, a blue flash icon will appear if the flash properly exposed the subject.

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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.

FLASH RANGE - AUTOMATIC OPERATION

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

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

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Contents Page For Proper and Safe USE Before YOU BeginFor Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents 100 Camera Body Names of PartsData Panel CAMERA-SHAKE Warning EVF and LCD Monitor DisplayRemoving the Lens CAP Getting UP and RunningAttaching the Camera Strap Attaching the Lens HoodTurning on the Camera and Displays Inserting BatteriesInserting the Compactflash Card Handling the CameraFlash Range Automatic Operation Using the BUILT-IN FlashTaking Pictures Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Quick View Basic OperationChanging Batteries Battery Condition IndicatorsAuto Power Save Basic OperationChanging the Compactflash Card External Power Supplies Sold SeparatelyBasic Recording Operation Setting the Camera to Record Images AutomaticallyFocus icon white Focus confirmed Focus icon red Focus SignalsSpecial Focusing Situations Focus LockDisplay Controls Recording Mode Deleting Images in Quick View Quick ViewQUICK-VIEW Display PRO-AUTO Button What is AN EV? What is a STOP?DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM Button Recording ModeDrive Setting the Function DialSize QualImage Quality Image SizeAbout the Frame Counter IMAGE-FILE Size and Compactflash Card Capacity About SUPER-FINE and RAW Image QualityProgram P Exposure ModesShutter Priority S Aperture Priority aManual Exposure M Drive Modes2048 1536 SELF-TIMERContinuous Advance 2560 1920 1600 X 1280 X 640 XExposure Bracketing BracketingDigital Enhanced Bracketing Interval Automatic White Balance Preset White BalanceWhite Balance AutoCustom White Balance Camera Sensitivity ISOExposure Compensation Digital Effects ControlCOLOR-SATURATION Compensation Contrast CompensationData panel EVF & LCD monitor Flex Focus Point Controlling the Spot Focus Point Autofocus Areas and ControlAutofocus Modes Macro ModeElectronic Magnification Dimage 7 only Image size setting Full 1600 X 1280 X 640 X DiMAGE 1024 XDigital Zoom Manual FocusAF/AE Lock Button Diopter AdjustmentElectronic Viewfinder Automatic Monitor Amplification Dimage 7 onlyFlash Metering Metering ModesRear Flash Sync Flash ModesFill Flash RED-EYE ReductionFlash Range Attaching a Minolta Accessory Flash UnitISO setting Flash range wide angle Flash range telephoto Flash CompensationCustom Navigating the RECORDING-MODE MenuBasic RECORDING-MODE Menu Custom RECORDING-MODE Menu BasicRECORDING-MODE Menu Custom 1 Memory Storing Camera SettingsMenu option Settings Description LCD monitor Display YYYY/MM/DD Color ModeSharpness Data Imprinting10 sec Electronic KeyboardInstant Playback SecDiMAGE 44 sec 90 sec 363 sec 36 sec 70 sec 290 sec Movie RecordingAttaching a Remote Cord Sold Separately Bulb ExposuresDeleting Images Playback ModeViewing Pictures Viewing MoviesMovie Playback Display SINGLE-FRAME Playback Display Histogram DisplayDisplay Controls Playback Mode Enlarged Playback Controller Magnification buttonNavigating the PLAYBACK-MODE Menu Changing the Index Playback Format PLAYBACK-MODE Menu BasicDeleting Images Locking ImagesPLAYBACK-MODE Menu Custom 1 Slide Show Creating a Dpof Print Order Canceling a Dpof Print OrderPLAYBACK-MODE Menu Custom About DpofPlay Select Confirm Enter FRAME-SELECTION ScreenCopying Images Viewing Images on a Television Setup ModeYear Month Day Hour Minute Setup ModeNavigating the Setup Menu Setup Menu Basic NEW Folder Setup Menu CustomFile Number # Memory Select FolderEVF Auto Switch Controlling the AUTO-DISPLAY Function Reset DefaultVideo Output Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Date Format Connecting the Camera to a Computer DATA-TRANSFER ModeManual Installation Connecting to WindowsAutomatic Installation Quicktime 4.1 System Requirements Connecting to MAC OSCompactflash Card Folder Organization Auto Power Save DATA-TRANSFER ModeMacintosh Disconnecting the Camera from the ComputerWindows Windows ME and WindowsWindows ME Changing the Compactflash Card DATA-TRANSFER ModeFocal Length Equivalents Short Guide to Photography Close-up Diffuser CD-1000 System AccessoriesTroubleshooting External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100When Using Filters with the Dimage Camera Care Care and StorageBatteries CCD Technical SpecificationsMinolta Austria Ges. m.b.H Universal Copyright Convention