Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge V. The Dimâge V is a compact, digital still camera equipped with the following features:

• 1/3 inch in-line square CCD with RGB filter - produces VGA

size, high quality, accurate colour images.

• 1.8 inch LCD colour monitor - allows you to frame images easily

and to view results instantly.

• 2.7X zoom lens with macro capability - with a focal length of

4.8 - 13.0mm (35mm film format equivalent 34 - 92mm). The Macro

Photography function allows you to fill the frame with a business-

card size object. The minimum focus distance in Macro mode is

5cm (2 in). The lens rotates and is detachable, so you can

photograph from a variety of angles.

• Auto-flash- compensates for dark scenes and backlit subjects.

• Removable media - the Dimâge V is compatible with compact,

postage-stamp size SmartMedia™ removable image memory

cards.

Please take the time to read through this instruction manual, for it contains information that is important for the proper and safe use and care of your camera.

For information on installing and operating the included software, please read the instruction manual accompanying the software.

This manual contains information regarding products introduced before February, 1997. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the front cover of this manual.

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).

• Serial port - located on the Dimâge V camera body, this serial port

facilitates easy image transfer from the camera to your Macintosh

or IBM PC/AT (running Windows 95) computer. An interface kit for

connecting the Dimâge V to your computer is

included in the package.

Digital Camera Model V

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.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the serial cables.

•Macintosh® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

•Windows® and Windows® 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

•The official name of Windows® is Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

•SmartMedia™ is the registered trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

•Other company names and product names are the trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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