Minolta Dimage 5, dimage7 DATA-TRANSFER Mode, Connecting the Camera to a Computer

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Set the mode dial to the data-transfer position.

• The data-transfer menu will be displayed.

Insert the CompactFlash card into the camera.

• Confirm that the correct card is in the camera. To change the CompactFlash while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 134.

Start up the computer.

• The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.

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DATA-TRANSFER MODE

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER

A fresh set of batteries should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98 and Mac OS 8.6, read the respective sections on how to connect to the operating system before connecting the camera to a computer (Windows 98 - p. 126, OS 8.6 - p. 129).

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6After 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.

7Press the center 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.

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USB

USBEnter

Initializing USB connection

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4 Open the card-slot door. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.

• Make sure the plug is firmly attached.

5Attach 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.

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When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon will appear. If the computer does not recognize the camera, disconnect the camera and restart the com- puter. Repeat the connection procedure above.

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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 CameraUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Taking PicturesFlash Range Automatic Operation 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 Quick View QUICK-VIEW DisplayDeleting Images in Quick View PRO-AUTO Button What is AN EV? What is a STOP?DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM Button Recording ModeDrive Setting the Function DialSize QualImage Size About the Frame CounterImage Quality 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 XBracketing Digital Enhanced BracketingExposure Bracketing Interval Automatic White Balance Preset White BalanceWhite Balance AutoCustom White Balance Camera Sensitivity ISOExposure Compensation Digital Effects ControlContrast Compensation Data panel EVF & LCD monitorCOLOR-SATURATION Compensation 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 CompensationNavigating the RECORDING-MODE Menu BasicCustom RECORDING-MODE Menu Custom RECORDING-MODE Menu BasicMemory Storing Camera Settings Menu option Settings Description LCD monitor DisplayRECORDING-MODE Menu Custom 1 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 DpofFRAME-SELECTION Screen Copying ImagesPlay Select Confirm Enter Viewing Images on a Television Setup ModeSetup Mode Navigating the Setup MenuYear Month Day Hour Minute Setup Menu Basic NEW Folder Setup Menu CustomFile Number # Memory Select FolderEVF Auto Switch Controlling the AUTO-DISPLAY Function Reset DefaultSetting the Date and Time Setting the Date FormatVideo Output Connecting the Camera to a Computer DATA-TRANSFER ModeConnecting to Windows Automatic InstallationManual 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 WindowsChanging the Compactflash Card DATA-TRANSFER Mode Focal Length EquivalentsWindows ME 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