Minolta Dimage 5, dimage7 instruction manual Setup Menu Basic

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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 of the EVF and LCD monitor is set independently 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-recognized 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.

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 affect 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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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