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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.
• 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.
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).
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.
Digital Camera
Model V
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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.