Press the lens release all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Carefully remove the lens.

Lens release 18 GETTING

UP AND RUNNING
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP
Always keep the camera strap around your neck in the event that you drop the camera.
1. Pass the tip of the strap through the cameras strap eyelet from below. Attach the strap so the tip comes between the strap and the camera. 2. Thread the tip of the strap through the holder ring and the inside of the buckle and pull to tighten. Leave some slack in the camera strap so the tip may be threaded through the buckle easily. 3. Push the holder ring toward the strap eyelet to secure the strap to the camera. Repeat with the other end of the camera strap.

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

The viewfinder has a built-in diopter that can be adjusted between 2.5 to +1.0. While looking through the viewfinder, turn the diopter-adjustment dial until the viewfinder focus frame is sharp. The optional Eyepiece Corrector 1000 series diopters can be used if the adjustable viewfinder diopter is not sufficient.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on page 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 140 for battery care and storage. Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet. The included AC cord is designed for the current of the sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was purchased. For more on the AC cable, see page 113.
With the battery contacts toward the charger, align the channels on the bottom of the battery with the tabs on the charger unit. Slide the battery into the unit.
The indicator lamp (2) glows to show the battery is charging. The lamp goes out when the battery is charged. Charging time is approximately 150 minutes.
Slide and lift the battery to remove it from the charger. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

GETTING

INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BATTERY
This digital camera uses one NP-400 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 4 of this manual. When replacing batteries, the camera should be off.

1. Slide the card-slot door toward the back of the camera to release the safety catch and open. 2. Insert a memory card all the way into the card slot. Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is oriented correctly. 3. Close the card-slot door and slide it toward the front of the camera to engage the safety catch.
4. To eject a card, open the card-slot door, and press and release the card-eject lever to extend it. 5. Press the extended card-eject lever to eject the card. The card can now be pulled out. Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use. The card-eject lever should remain inside the camera body. If it extends, push it into the camera. 6. Insert a new memory card and close the cardslot door.
If the Unable to use card, Format? message appears, the card should be formatted with the camera. Use the right/left keys of the controller to highlight the yes button. Press the central button of the controller to format the card; this can take several minutes depending on the card. When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. Selecting No cancels the formatting operation; remove the card from the camera. A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used.
Unable to use card. Format? Yes No
If the card-error message appears, press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information: North America http://www.konicaminolta.us/ Europe http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
After initially inserting a memory card and battery, a message opens requesting that cameras clock and calendar be set. Images are recorded with the date and time of capture. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the setup menu section on pages 98 and 102. Turn on the camera. Navigating the screen is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings. The central button of the controller sets adjustments.
Set date and time? Yes No
Use the left and right controller keys to select Yes. No cancels the operation.
Press the central button of the controller to continue.
Date/Time set 2005. 10. : 14 YYYY/MM/DD
Use the left and right keys to select the item to be changed. The last item is the date format. Use the up and down keys to adjust the item. The date format can be set among year/month/day. day/month/year, and month/day/year. Press the central button to set the clock and calendar.

:enter

Full display

Image only Index playback
In index playback, the four-way keys of the controller move the yellow border to the adjacent image. When the image is highlighted with the border, the date of recording, the lock and printing status, and the frame number of the image are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The highlighted image can be deleted using the delete button (p. 36). When the display button is pressed again, the highlighted image is displayed in the single-frame playback mode. A four, nine, and sixteen image index can be displayed as well as a file browser. The index-playback format can be changed in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82, 87).

ENLARGED PLAYBACK

An image can be enlarged for closer examination. The maximum magnification depends on image size from 2.4X for small images to 4.7X for large images. Press the enlarge button to activate enlarged playback. Enlarge button Reduce button The controllers four-way keys scroll the magnified area. The front control dial browses through the images.
The controllers four-way keys scrolls the magnified area. The locator (1) indicates the portion of the image displayed. The enlarge and reduce buttons change the magnification.

:browse area

Press the central button of the controller to switch between displaying the entire image area and the magnified image.
The magnification area (2) shows the portion of the image enlarged. The controllers four-way keys moves the magnification area. The enlarge and reduce buttons change the size of the area. Press the playback button to cancel enlarged playback.

:browse enlarge

ADVANCED RECORDING
This section contains detailed information on the cameras recording functions and operation. Read the sections pertaining to your interest and need.

EXPOSURE-MODE DIAL

The exposure-mode dial is used to select the exposure modes. Simply turn the exposure dial to the appropriate position. See the following sections for more information on these modes. The monitor displays the active exposure mode. Exposure mode
Exposure control Auto recording (p. 41) Program exposure (p. 41) Aperture priority (p. 42) Shutter priority (p. 42) Manual exposure (p. 44)
Digital Subject Programs (p. 40) Portrait Sports Action Landscape Sunset Night portrait

MANUAL EXPOSURE - M

Manual exposure mode allows individual selection of shutter speeds and apertures. This mode overrides the exposure system giving the photographer control over the final exposure. Bulb exposures can be made, see below. Manual exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). 1. Turn the control dial to change the shutter speed. 2. Press and hold the exposurecompensation button and turn the control dial to change the aperture. The operation to change the aperture and shutter speed can be reversed in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 95). 3. Press and hold the AEL button and turn the control dial to shift the shutter speed and aperture without affecting the exposure. The Ev scale on the monitor and in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the set exposure and the exposure determined by the camera meter. Press the shutterrelease button partway down to activate the meter. The manual metering (M.M.) indicator is displayed on the monitor Ev scale. The set exposure is 1.0Ev less () than the exposure determined by the meter. The arrow indicates the set exposure is 2.3Ev more (+) or less () than the exposure determined by the meter. The blinking arrow indicates the set exposure is 2.7Ev or greater than the exposure determined by the meter.

44 ADVANCED

By pressing and holding the AEL button (1), continuous meter readings are displayed on the Ev scales. Two indices can be displayed. The fixed index shows the meter reading made when the AEL button is pressed. The other index shows any changes in the metered area. The fixed index is in reference to the selected metering mode (p. 59). The other index uses the spot metering area to determine the reading. Spot metering area When using flash with manual exposure, the shutter speed cannot exceed the flash-sync speed (p. 42). Flash range is dependent on the aperture (p. 55).

BULB EXPOSURES

Bulb photographs can be taken in the manual-exposure mode (M). The use of a tripod, remote cord, and eyepiece cap (p. 111) is recommended. The cameras exposure system cannot be used to calculate bulb exposures. The use of a separate light meter is recommended. Anti-Shake is disabled. 1. Set the appropriate aperture required for the exposure. 2. Decrease the shutter-speed until BULB is displayed. 3. To take the picture, press and hold the shutter-release button for the duration of the exposure. Releasing the shutter button ends the exposure. The monitor is blank during the exposure and remains blank after the exposure for up to 30 seconds while noise-reduction processing is applied to the image.
EXPOSURE LOCK - AEL BUTTON
The AE lock button locks the automatic exposure system without activating the AF system. This function allows the exposure to be set by a gray card or reference target outside the scene. When using flash in the auto recording, P, A, or digital subject program exposure modes, slow-shutter sync is active (p. 47). The operation of the AE lock button can be changed in section 1 of the custom menu (p. 94).

Sensitivity / Zone Matching
Use the four-way keys of the controller to highlight the sensitivity option. The Hi 200 and Lo 80 options are for Zone Matching, see below. Press the center button of the controller to complete the operation.

:select

The auto setting automatically adjusts the camera sensitivity to the light conditions between ISO 100 and 800, and ISO 100 and 400 when using flash. The fixed numerical settings are based on the film ISO equivalent: the higher the number, the more sensitive. As the ISO value doubles, the camera sensitivity doubles; a change of one Ev. Noise increases with sensitivity; an ISO setting of 100 has the least noise and 3200 has the most. Noise is a grainy texture that can be apparent in the image. Zone Matching is used for recording high-key (Hi200) or low-key (Low80) scenes. The number refers to the approximate ISO equivalent for reflected-light meter measurements. A high-key scene is made up of predominately light tones and colors. A low-key scene is made up of dark tones and colors. Zone Matching controls exposure and contrast to improve reproduction of these scenes. When selected, the zone indicator is displayed in the camera-sensitivity display on the monitor. Any changes to contrast with the Digital Effects Control are canceled (p. 63).

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CAMERA SENSITIVITY AND FLASH RANGE
A change in camera sensitivity (ISO) affects the flash range. The flash range depends on the aperture used: ISO setting Low200 / Hi/ AUTO 3200 /2.8 1.0 ~ 3.8m / 3.3 ~ 12ft. 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14ft. 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.4 ~ 8.6m / 4.6 ~ 28ft. 2.0 ~ 12m / 6.6 ~ 39ft. 2.8 ~ 17m / 9.2 ~ 56ft. 4.0 ~ 24m / 13 ~ 79ft. /4.0 1.0 ~ 2.7m / 3.3 ~ 8.9ft. 1.0 ~ 3.0m / 3.3 ~ 9.8ft. 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14ft. 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.4 ~ 8.6m / 4.6 ~ 28ft. 2.0 ~ 12m / 6.6 ~ 39ft. 2.8 ~ 17m / 9.2 ~ 56ft. /5.6 1.0 ~ 1.9m / 3.3 ~ 6.2ft. 1.0 ~ 2.1m / 3.3 ~ 6.7ft. 1.0 ~ 3.0m / 3.3 ~ 9.8ft. 1.0 ~ 4.3m / 3.3 ~ 14ft. 1.0 ~ 6.0m / 3.3 ~ 20ft. 1.4 ~ 8.6m / 4.6 ~ 28ft. 2.0 ~ 12m / 6.6 ~ 39ft.

What is an -number?

An -number indicates the relative aperture of the lens and lets us determine how much light it lets through. But why does the number get bigger when the amount of light decreases? The answer is in the way it is written, /2.0, /8.0. etc. That means the focal length of the lens () divide by 2 or 8. So a 100mm lens at /2 has a 50mm physical aperture (100/2) and at /8, a 12.5mm physical aperture (100/8). So the fnumber indicates the size of the aperture as a fraction of the focal length of the lens. The -number series was carefully chosen to make controlling exposures easy. In the chart, the aperture and shutter speed combinations give the exact same exposure. Notice how the shutter speed changes to compensate for the change in aperture.

Press the central button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Once a setting has been selected, the cursor returns to the menu options and the new setting is displayed. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the recording mode, press the menu button.
To set image resolution (p. 72).
Image size Quality Inst.Playback Noise reductn L: 3008x2000 Fine 2 sec. On
To set file type and compression (p. 72). To play back images after they are recorded (p. 74). To apply noise reduction to long exposures (p. 74).
To set the flash mode of the built-in flash (p. 75).
Flash mode Flash control Bracket order Reset Fill-flash ADI flash
To set ADI or pre-flash flash control (p. 79). To set the order of the bracketing frames (p. 80). To reset the recording-mode functions (p. 80).
The control dial moves the cursor left and right in the menus. The menu section memory option in section 3 of the setup menu memorizes the last menu section opened and returns to that section when the menu button is pressed (p. 106).
IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY
Image size and quality are set in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 70). Changes are displayed on the monitor.
L M S RAW RAW+ X.FIN FINE STD.
L: 3008 X 2000 (Large) M: 2256 X 1496 (Medium) S: 1504 X 1000 (Small) RAW image RAW & JPEG image Extra fine: JPEG image Fine: JPEG image Standard: JPEG image
Image size affects the number of pixels in each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images are more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes produce higher quality prints. Image quality controls the file type and rate of compression. RAW is high-quality image file. The extra fine, fine, and standard settings produce JPEG files at various rates of compression. The higher the image quality, the lower the rate of compression and the larger the file sizes. If economical use of the memory card is important, use the standard mode. The RAW & JPEG option creates two image files at one time, a large RAW file and a fine quality JPEG file with an image size selected with the menu. The image files are saved with the same file name, but with different extensions (p. 120). In the RAW image-quality mode, the image size is set to large and cannot be changed. The image size is not displayed on the monitors. The enlarged playback and print functions cannot be used. Unlike the other image-quality modes, RAW image data is unprocessed and requires image processing before it can be used. To process the RAW data, DiMAGE Master 1.1 or later, or DiMAGE Master Lite 1.0.1 or later is required. A copy of DiMAGE Master Lite 1.0.1 is supplied with the camera.

FORMAT

When a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function in section 1 of the playback menu is used to erase all data on a memory card. Before formatting a card, copy the data to a computer or storage device. Locking files will not protect them from being deleted when the card is formatted. Always format the memory card using the camera; never use a computer to format a card. When the format option is selected and entered, a confirmation screen appears. Choosing Yes formats the card, choosing No cancels the operation. Never remove the card while it is being formatted. A screen appears to indicate the card has been formatted.

VIEW FOLDER

Only the images in the folders specified with the view-folder option in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82) can be viewed or edited in playback. Two options are available: All folders - to view and edit all images on the memory card. Single folder - to view and edit images in a specific folder. The folder is selected in the folder-name option below the view-folder option.
Delete Format View folder Folder name Lock Index format Single folder 100KMframes
For more on memory card organization, see page 120. Folders can be created and selected in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 104, 105).
Single, multiple, or all images on the memory card or in a folder specified with the view-folder option can be locked. A locked image cannot be deleted by either the playback menu functions or the delete button. Important images should be locked. Images are locked in section 1 of the playback menu (p. 82). The lock has five options: Marked frames - to lock or unlock multiple images. When this is chosen, the frameselection screen (p. 83) is displayed. Use the left/right keys of the controller to highlight the image to be locked. Pressing the up key marks the thumbnail with the lock indicator. To unlock an image, highlight it with the yellow border and press the down key; the lock indicator disappears. Continue until all the images are marked. Press the controller to lock the marked frames, or press the menu button to cancel the operation and return to the playback menu. All in folder - to lock images in a single folder specified by the view-folder option. All on card - all images on the memory card are locked. Unlock folder - to unlock images in a single folder specified by the view-folder option. Unlock card - all images on the memory card are unlocked. Locking an image protects it from a delete function. However, the formatting function erase all files on a memory card whether locked or not. Locked images are indicated in the playback displays.

Lock indicator

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INDEX PLAYBACK FORMAT

The index-format option in section 1 of the playback menu can specify a four, nine, and sixteen image display for index playback (p. 37) and frame-selection screens (p. 83). A file browser can also be used in place of the index playback display mode; a 9-frame display is used for the selection screens. 9-frame index After selecting the file-browser option in the menu, press the display button in the playback mode to display the file browser. The up/down keys of the controller switch between the folder tabs and images; a tab or image is highlighted. The left/right keys of the controller select the folder tabs or images.

DATA-TRANSFER

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of batteries. For users with Windows 98, read the section on how to install the necessary driver before connecting the camera to a computer. 1. Confirm the data-transfer option in section 1 of the setup menu is set to Data storage (p. 98). Turn the camera off. 2. Start up the computer. The computer must be on before connecting the camera. 3. Slide the card-slot door toward the back of the camera to release the safety catch and open. Attach the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. The plug should be firmly attached. 4. Attach the other end of the USB cable to the computers USB port. The plug should be firmly attached. The camera should be connected directly to the computers USB port. Using a USB hub may prevent proper operation. 5. With a memory card inserted, turn on the camera. A screen appears to indicate the start of the connection process. When the connection is made, the cameras monitors turn off. To change the card while the camera is connected to a computer, see page 124. With the camera properly connected to Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window may open to download image data; follow the instructions in the window. A drive icon, or volume, appears in My Computer or on the desktop; the volume name varies with memory card and operating system. If the volume does not appear, disconnect the camera, restart the computer, and repeat the procedure. My Computer: Windows
Initializing USB connection.

Desktop: Mac OS

CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 / 98 SECOND EDITION
The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be installed manually with the operating systems add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, inset it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen. No special driver software is required for other Windows operating systems.

AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION

Before connecting the camera to the computer, place the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The Digital Camera Software installer launcher opens. To automatically install the Windows 98 USB driver, click on the Install the Windows 98 USB mass-storage driver button. A window appears to confirm that the driver should be installed; click Yes to continue.

Drive Icon

The misc. folder contains DPOF print files (p. 88). Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer. Changing file names or adding other types of data to the card with a computer may cause the camera to malfunction.
From left to right: standard folder and date folder (p. 104).

100KM028 10150801

PICT0001.MRW

PICT0002.JPG

PICT0003.JPE

_ICT0004.JPG

Extra fine, fine, or standard image
PICT0001.THM PICT0003.THM
Extra fine, fine, or standard Adobe RGB image

RAW image

Extra fine, fine, or standard embedded Adobe RGB image
Image file names begin with PICT followed by a four-digit file number and a mrw, jpg, jpe, or thm extension. The thumbnail images (thm) are used in camera and DiMAGE Master Lite operation. If a RAW or JPEG image uses the Adobe RGB color mode without an embedded profile, the file name begins with _ICT. When a new folder is created, the first three digits in the folder name is one greater than the largest folder number on the card. When the file number in the image file name exceeds 9,999, a new folder is created with a number one greater than the greatest folder number on the memory card: e.g. from 100KM028 to 101KM028. The file number on the image file may not correspond to its frame number on the camera. As images are deleted in the camera, the frame counter adjust itself to show the number of images on the card and reassign the frame numbers accordingly. The file numbers on the image files do not change when an image is deleted. When a new image is recorded, it is assigned a number one greater than the largest file number in the folder. File numbers can be controlled with the file-number-memory function in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 103).
Image files contain exif tag data. This data includes the time and date the image was recorded as well as the camera settings used. This data can be viewed with the camera or the DiMAGE Master and DiMAGE Master Lite software. If a camera image is opened in an image-processing application that does not support Exif tags, and then the image is saved overwriting the original data, the Exif tag information is erased. Some Exif compatible applications rewrite the Exif data preventing DiMAGE Master Lite from reading it. When using software other than DiMAGE Master or DiMAGE Master Lite, always rename the image file to protect the exif tag data. To view images correctly on your computer, the monitors color space may need to be adjusted. Refer to your computer manual on how to calibrate the display to the following requirements: sRGB, with a color temperature of 6500K, and a gamma of 2.2.

REMOVING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE - WINDOWS
1. Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable. Other devices must not be connected to the computer during this procedure. 2. Right click on the My-computer icon. Select properties from the drop-down menu. Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel. Click on the performance and maintenance category. Click System to open the system properties window. 3. Windows 2000 and XP: select the hardware tab in the properties window and click the device-manager button. Windows 98 and Me: click the device-manager tab in the properties window. 4. The driver file will be located in the universal-serial-bus-controller or other-devices location of the device manager. Click on the locations to display the files. The driver should be indicated with Konica Minolta, the camera name, or USB Mass Storage Device. Under certain conditions, the driver name may not contain these names. However, the driver will be indicated by either a question mark or exclamation point. 5. Click on the driver to select it. 6. Windows 2000 and XP: click on the action button to display the drop-down menu. Select uninstall. A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking Yes will remove the driver from the system. Windows 98 and Me: click the remove button. A confirmation screen will appear. Clicking Yes will remove the driver from the system. 7. Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camera. Restart the computer.

PICTBRIDGE

Confirm the transfer-mode option in section 1 of the setup menu is set to PTP. Connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer using the cameras USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Slide the card-slot door toward the back of the camera to release the safety catch and open. Insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on; the PictBridge screen is displayed automatically. Individual still images can be selected for printing on the PictBridge screen; RAW and images with the embedded Adobe RGB color profile (p. 61) are not displayed and cannot be selected. Adobe RGB images without an embedded profile can be selected, but color reproduction may not be accurate because of printer compatibility with the color space. For other printing options, see the menu navigation section on page 128. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the image to be printed. Press the up key to select the number of copies to be printed. To deselect an image for printing, press the down key until the number of copies reaches zero. A maximum number of fifty images can be printed. Repeat the previous steps until all the images to be printed are selected. Press the central button of the controller to continue.

Layout

The layout of the print can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the layout parameters of the printer. Borderless printing can be specified with the camera as well as the number of images per page.

Print quality

The print quality can be set in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the quality set with the printer. The fine quality can be specified with the camera.

Data print

Data can be printed with the image in section 2 of the PictBridge menu. The printer-setup option uses the options set with the printer. The date of capture and the file name can be selected for printing. Data printing can also be disabled with the menu.
DPOF print in section 3 allows still images and an index print selected with the DPOF printing options in section 2 of the playback menu to be printed from a DPOF compatible PictBridge printer. Simply select the start option from the menu to begin the routine.
The number of prints in the print run are displayed; an index print is counted as one. Press the central button of the controller to begin printing, or press the menu button to return to the PictBridge menu.
Once printing begins, the operation can be canceled by pressing the center of the controller. The printing-finished message indicates the end of the operation; press the center of the controller and turn the camera off to end the routine.

Kodak EasyShare software

The all-in-one digital photography software solution gives you an effortless way to organize, print, and share your pictures. Organize your pictures Kodak EasyShare software automatically organizes your pictures so you can find and view them quickly. Or create custom albums and sort pictures your own way. Create beautiful prints Turn your digital pictures into great prints with no hassles at home, online, or from your local retailer. Share precious memories Share your favorite pictures with family and friends quickly and simply, right from the software. Make the most out of your digital pictures Make good pictures great with simple-to-use editing tools. To take advantage of these features, install Kodak EasyShare software on your computer. Kodak EasyShare software is not supplied in all sales regions. The following are the system requirements for Kodak EasyShare software: Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional with Service Pack 1 or later, XP Home or Professional. Apple QuickTime 6 Mac OS X 10.2.3 ~ 10.2.8 or Mac OS X 10.3 ~ 10.3.8. Safari 1.0 or later
If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you require administrator privileges to install Kodak EasyShare software. For service and support, visit Kodak at: www.kodak.com/go/easysharesupportsw_english IMPORTANT: Install the software from the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM before connecting the camera to the computer. Failure to do so may cause the software to install incorrectly.

1.Close all software applications that are open on you computer (including antivirus software). 2.Place the Digital Camera Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 3.Install the software: Windows OS-based computer The launcher appears. Click the install Kodak EasyShare software button to begin the installation routine. If the install window does not appear, see software notes below. Mac OS X Double-click the CD icon on the desktop and open the Kodak EasyShare folder. Click the Install icon to begin the installation routine. 4.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. Windows OS-based computer On the setup-type screen, select Typical to automatically install all the applications. Select Custom to choose the applications you wish to install. Mac OS X Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.Restart the computer. If you turned off anti-virus software, turn it back on. See the antivirus software manual for details. For information on Kodak EasyShare software, click the Help button in the main window or use the Help drop-down menu. Software Notes If the Windows installer does not start up automatically, initiate the run routine on the start menu. Click the browse button in the run dialog box and select the CDROM drive from the look-in box in the browse window. Open the appropriate application and language folders to located the Setup.exe file. Click on the Setup.exe file to display it in the run dialog box. Click OK.

DiMAGE Master Lite

DiMAGE Master Lite is your entrance into digital imaging. Image-processing tools Color, contrast, saturation, and sharpness can be optimized to bring out the best in your images. Advanced RAW image processing for specific model DiMAGE cameras ensures high-quality results. Image information Detailed information on how and when the image was recorded as well as file specifications can be viewed. Picture editing Download and sort your images quickly and efficiently on your computer. Collections of images can be displayed automatically as a slide show. Color management The use of monitor and printer ICC profiles allows accurate display and printing of images. The following are the system requirements for DiMAGE Master Lite software: IBM PC/AT compatible computers Apple Macintosh series computers Pentium II processor or higher PowerPC G3 or higher (Pentium III or higher recommended) (PowerPC G4 or higher recommended) Windows 98, 98SE, Me, Mac OS X: 10.1.3 ~ 10.1.5, 10.2.1 ~ 2000 Professional,XP 10.2.8, 10.3.0 ~ 10.3.9, 10.4 ~ 10.4.1 128MB of RAM (256MB or more recommended) 200MB or more of hard-disk space (100MB or more for installation) A 16-bit color monitor with a minimum resolution of 1024 X 768 (XGA) or higher. QuickTime 6 or later If you are running Windows 2000 or XP, you require administrator privileges to install DiMAGE Master Lite. Compatibility with Windows XP is with the Home or Professional editions. Computers with Windows 98 operating systems require Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.

Camera overheating The camera is hot or it message is Turn off the camera and allow has been left in a very displayed it to cool. hot environment. before shutting down.
Memory card is full and Insert a new memory card (p. 0000 is unable to store an image 24), delete some images (p. displayed on at the image-quality or 36), or change the imagethe frame image-size setting on the quality or image-size setting counter. camera. (p. 70).
Shutter will not release.
---- is displayed on the frame counter.
No memory card in the camera.
Insert a memory card (p. 24).

Problem

Symptom
Solution Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens.
Subject is too close. Focus signal is blinking.
Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations without flash.
Use the focus-lock function to A special situation is focus on an object at the preventing the autofocus same distance as the subject system from (p. 30) or use manual focus focusing (p. 29) (p. 49).
Slow shutter speeds Use Anti-shake or a tripod, result in blurred images change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 54), or when the camera is use the flash (p. 31). hand-held.
While using flash, the pictures are too dark.
The subject is beyond the flash range (p. 55).
Move closer to the subject or change the camera sensitivity to a higher setting (p. 54).
Always remove the lens hood A shadow Lens hood The lens hood blocks the when using the built-in flash. appears on mounted when light from the built-in Also see the lens shadowing the bottom of using flash. flash. section on page 110. the image.
Symptom Shutter speed and/or aperture display blink.
Cause Subject or scene is outside the exposure control range of the camera.
Solution Adjust the exposure until the display stops blinking or change camera sensitivity (p. 54). In dark conditions, use the camera flash. Under bright light, use a neutral density filter on the lens to control the light levels. Turn the camera off and on. If the Anti-Shake scale continues to blink, contact a Konica Minolta service facility. Select the folder with the menu (p. 82).
Inaccurate exposures with very bright or dark Arrows blink at scenes. each end of the Ev scale.
Subject or scene is outside the metering range of the camera.
Anti-Shake does not work.
The viewfinder Anti-Shake scale is blinking.

CCD setup error.

Folder is not selected Unable to see with the view-folder Folder number option in section 1 of the recorded not displayed. images in playback menu. playback. Unable to delete folders with the file browser (p. 87). Memory card was opened on a Windows operating system.

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PROGRAM FLASH MAXXUM FLASH

2500 (D)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries. Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm them with the product or parts. Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself, as batteries become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries. Take the product to a Konica Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.

WARNING

Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/) reversed. Do not use batteries which show wear or damage. Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture. Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble batteries. Do not store batteries near or in metallic products. Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels. Do not charge alkaline or lithium batteries. When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger. Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water. Tape over battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal.

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CAUTION
Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns. Burns may result if the batteries are removed immediately after prolonged or heavy flash use. Wait for the batteries to cool.

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. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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CONTENTS
NAMES OF PARTS...6 BASIC OPERATION INSTALLING BATTERIES...10 GETTING STARTED....12 Mounting the flash..12 Removing the flash...12 Turning the flash on...12 Auto Power Off....12 Metering-mode switch...13 About film use (Maxxum/Dynax cameras)..13 P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS..14 With Maxxum/Dynax series cameras..14 With DiMAGE series digital cameras..17 EXPOSURE MODES...20 A Mode Flash...20 S Mode Flash...20 M Mode Flash....21 Flash Sync Speed..21 ADVANCED OPERATION BOUNCE FLASH...23 AF ILLUMINATOR...26 OFF-CAMERA CABLES..27 Flash-Ratio Control (Varying the intensity of individual flash)..28 APPENDIX COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS..30 CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING..32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..34

Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta product. Please take time to read through the instruction manual so you may enjoy all the features of your new flash unit. This manual covers the operation of PROGRAM/MAXXUM FLASH 2500HS(D) with the following cameras: Maxxum 9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 400si, 300si, XTsi, HTsi, STsi, QTsi, 3, 4, 5 Dynax 9, 7, 800si, 700si, 600si, 505si, 505si Super, 500si, 500si Super, 404si, 303si, 300si, 3L, 3, 5 DiMAGE A1, A2, Z1, Z2, 7Hi, 7i, 7, 5 When using another Maxxum, Dynax series 35mm camera, a Vectis series APS camera, or a Dimge series digital camera, refer to Compatibility with Other Products section on page 30 while read the main section of this manual. This flash unit is designed and manufactured solely for use with the Konica Minolta Maxxum/Dynax series cameras and DiMAGE series digital cameras. It cannot be attached to other Konica Minolta cameras. Performance when used with cameras from other manufacturers cannot be guaranteed. Konica Minolta takes no responsibility for accidents or malfunctions due to use with those cameras.

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NAMES OF PARTS
Figures in parenthesis refer to the page number of relevant sections.

Flashtube

BASIC OPERATION
Mounting-foot-release button (12) AF illuminator (26) Mounting foot (12) Metering-mode switch (13, 14, 17) Switch up - ADI flash metering Switch down - TTL flash metering
The section covers how to prepare the flash for use as well as the basic flash operation.
Ready lamp (11, 15, 18) Glows steadily when the flash is ready to fire. Blinks when the correct flash exposure was made. Turns off when the flash is charging.
Battery-chamber door (10) Main switch (12) Autoflash lamp (14) Glows to indicate autoflash is active. Turns off when using fillflash.

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INSTALLING BATTERIES

BATTERIES

The 2500 (D) may be powered by : Four AA-size alkaline batteries Four AA-size lithium batteries Four AA-size rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries Only charge nickel-metal hydride batteries in an appropriate charger unit. When the flash is charged and ready, the ready lamp at the rear of the unit glows. When the flash charging time exceeds 30 seconds, replace the batteries.
1. Open the battery-chamber door as shown.

2. Insert the batteries as shown in the diagram in the battery chamber.
3. Close the battery-chamber door.

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GETTING STARTED

Mounting the flash

Slide the flash mounting foot firmly into the cameras accessory shoe until it stops.
The flash locks into place automatically. If the cameras built-in flash is up, lower it before mounting the flash unit.

Metering-mode switch

Select the flash metering-mode.
For the Maxxum/Dynax series cameras, ADI flash metering is available with the ADI compatible cameras and D series lenses. Refer to the cameras instruction manual for details. For the DiMAGE series digital cameras, ADI flash metering is available with the ADI compatible digital cameras when the ADI flash metering-mode is set with the recording mode menu. Refer to the cameras instruction manual for details. When using a close-up diffuser, a filter that increases exposure (red 25, neutral density), or bounce flash, set the metering mode to TTL. ADI metering will result in incorrect exposures.

Removing the flash

While pressing the mounting-foot release button (1), slide the flash (2) from the accessory shoe.

Turning the flash on

Slide the main switch to turn the flash on and off.
About film use (Maxxum/Dynax cameras)
Do not use films with a speed in excess of ISO 1000. Exposure errors may result.
The low-speed film limit is the same as specified in the cameras instruction manual. Refer to the instruction manual for details.

Auto Power Off

The flash is turned off automatically to save battery power if the flash is not used for 15 minutes. To restore power, slide the main switch off and on.

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P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS
1. Turn the camera and flash on. 2. Set the P exposure mode on the camera. 3. Select the flash metering mode on the flash. The active metering mode depends on the metering mode selected and the camera in use, see chart below.
Metering-mode switch position ADI flash compatible cameras with a D series lens ADI flash compatible cameras with TTL metering selected with a custom function Cameras incompatible with ADI flash metering ADI TTL ADI TTL metering TTL The photo will be under-exposed if taken before the flash is completely charged. When using the self-timer, confirm the flash is charged before pressing the shutter-release button to start the countdown. Flash metering mode used ADI metering TTL metering With the Maxxum/Dynax 9 and 800si, fill-flash is used when the P mode is selected (autoflash may also be selected as a custom setting with the 800si). With other cameras, autoflash is used with the P mode. Fill-flash can be selected in the same way as the flash mode of the built-in flash on the camera.

5. When the flash is charged, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
The flash is charged when the ready lamp on the rear of the unit and the flash-ready lamp in the camera viewfinder are both lit.
If the flash output was sufficient for the exposure:
The ready lamp blinks on the rear of the flash unit. The indicator blinks in the camera viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter-release button partway down.
The autoflash lamp glows to indicate

autoflash is active.

The autoflash lamp does not glow when using fill-flash.

P MODE FLASH

With Maxxum/Dynax series cameras
With the Maxxum/Dynax 7, autoflash is used with full-auto, and fillflash with the P mode.

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P MODE FLASH: THE BASICS P MODE FLASH
Flash range of the 2500 (D) in meters Aperture 2.5.11 ISO 100 1-9 1-- 4.5 1-- 2.2 ISO - - 12 1-9 1-- 4.5
With DiMAGE series digital cameras
With the DiMAGE A1, A2, Z1, Z2, 7Hi, 7i, 7 and 5, fill-flash is used when the P mode is selected.
1. Turn the camera and flash on. 2. Set the P exposure mode on the camera. 3. Select the flash-metering mode on recording-mode menu and the flash metering mode on the flash. The active metering mode depends on the metering mode selected on recordingmode menu and the flash, see chart below.
Recordring-mode menu setting ADI TTL ADI P-TTL TTL The flash-metering mode can not be selected with the DiMAGE Z1, and Z2 on recording-mode menu. With these digital cameras, always P-TTL metering will be used regardless of the metering-mode switch.

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If the subject is closer than 1m, use the flash off-camera with a cable. The flash range is for negative films. When using slide film, underexposure may be apparent at the farther limits of the flash range.
Metering-mode switch position ADI
Flash metering mode used ADI metering P-TTL metering P-TTL metering

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4. Press the shutter-release button partway down. 5. When the flash is charged, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
The flash is charged when the ready lamp on the rear of the unit glows and the flash signal on the monitors turns white. Flash range of the 2500 (D) in meters with the DiMAGE A1 / A2 / Z1 / Z2 / 7Hi / 7i / 7 / 5. Aperture (F) 2.5.11 Camera sensitivity (ISO) AUTO

0.5 - 12 0.5 - 9 0.5 - 6 0.5 - 4.5 0.5 - 3

ISO 100

0.5 - 9 0.5 - 6 0.5 - 4.5 0.5 - 3 0.5 - 2.2

ISO 200

ISO 400
0.5 - 18 0.5 - 12 0.5 - 9 0.5 - 6 0.5 - 4.5

ISO 800

0.5 - 25 0.5 - 18 0.5 - 12 0.5 - 9 0.5 - 6
The ready lamp blinks on the rear of the flash unit. The indicator used with the built-in flash appears on the monitors. Refer to the digital cameras instruction manual for details. The photo will be under-exposed if taken before the flash is completely charged. When using the self-timer, confirm the flash is charged before pressing the shutter-release button to start the countdown.
If the subject is closer than 0.5m, use the flash off-camera with a cable.

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EXPOSURE MODES
The following descriptions are for camera models with A, S and M exposure modes.

M Mode Flash

1. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the M exposure mode on the camera.
Fill-flash is the active flash mode.

A Mode Flash

1. Turn the camera and flash on. 2. Set the A exposure mode on the camera.
3. Set the aperture and shutter speed, and focus on the subject.
When using an SLR film camera, the shutter speed should be set to the flash sync speed or slower. The aperture will affect the flash range. The larger the aperture (the smaller the f number), the greater the range.
3. Set the aperture and focus on the subject.
The aperture will affect the flash range. The larger the aperture (the smaller the f number), the greater the range. The shutter speed is automatically set by the camera.
4. When the flash is charged, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture. FLASH SYNC SPEED
Because of flash duration and focal-plane shutters, there is a limit to the maximum shutter speed that can be used. This maximum speed is known as the flash sync. speed. Sync speeds for specific camera models:
Maxxum/Dynax 9 : Maxxum/Dynax 7, 800si, 700si, 600si : Maxxum XTsi, HTsi, 5 : Dynax 505si, 505si Super, 5 : Maxxum STsi, QTsi, 400si, 300si, 3, 4 : Dynax 500si, 500si Super, 404si, 303si, 300si : Dynax 3L, 3 : 1/300 sec. 1/200 sec. 1/125 sec. 1/125 sec. 1/90 sec. 1/90 sec. 1/90 sec.
4. When the flash is charged, press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.

S Mode Flash

1. Turn the camera on. 2. Set the S exposure mode on the camera.
3. Set the shutter speed, and focus on the subject.

When using an SLR film camera, the shutter speed should be set to the flash sync speed or slower. The shutter speed is set automatically with the Dynax 500si, 500siSuper, and Maxxum 400si.
All shutter speeds can be set with DiMAGE series digital cameras.

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BOUNCE FLASH
Direct flash illumination can cause harsh shadows on the subject and background. Bounce flash reflects the light from the ceiling to create soft diffuse illumination.

ADVANCED OPERATION

The section describes advanced flash photography techniques and accessories.
Bounce flash Normal flash

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Tilt the flash towards the ceiling.
The flash has a click stop at 60. The bounce head can be set in any position between 0 and 90.
Adjusting the Bounce Angle
The angle of the bounce head is important. If the bounce angle is too low, the subject will be illuminated by both directly with the flash and indirectly with the reflected light from the ceiling resulting in a harsh and unevenly lit photograph. Determine the bounce angle in reference to the distance to the reflective surface, the distance from the camera to the subject, and the angle of view of the lens.
With bounce flash, using ADI metering can result in incorrect exposure. Set the flash metering-mode switch to TTL. Use a white ceiling or wall to reflect the flash. The color of a surface will affect the color of the flash illumination. High ceilings or highly reflective surfaces such as glass are not suitable for bounce flash.

Correct

Incorrect
Determine the angle in relation to the table at right.
Focal length of lens 70mm minimum 28~70mm 28mm maximum

Bounce angle 75, 90

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AF ILLUMINATOR

In low-light or when subject contrast is low, the autofocus system may not be able to focus. In these conditions, the flashs AF illuminator will active to aid the AF system when the shutterrelease button is pressed partway down.

OFF-CAMERA CABLES

The use of the optional off-camera cables allows the flash unit to be placed to the left or right of the subject to create attractive side lighting. Up to four flash units can be connected.
The cameras AF illuminator is disabled when the flash AF illuminator is in use. The AF illuminator is disabled when using the continuous AF mode. The AF illuminator may not operate with lenses with focal lengths greater than 300mm. The illuminator is disabled when the flash is used off-camera, or with the AF macro-zoom 3X-1X lens. The AF illuminator may not operate when the flash is used with the DiMAGE series digital cameras.
The off-camera cable allows the flash to be used from any position. The extension cable further extends of the distance of the flash from the camera. The cable CD and triple connector TC-1000 allows photography with multiple flash units.

AF ILLUMINATOR OFF-CAMERA CABLES
The following off-camera accessories are available: Off-camera cable Off-camera shoe Extension cable Cable CD Triple connector TC-1000

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OFF-CAMERA CABLES Flash-Ratio Control (varying the intensity of individual flash)
When using this flash with other accessory flash units*, a 2:1 flash ratio can be used. The flash ratio controls the relative power of two flash units. The 2:1 ratio indicates the output difference between the main light and fill light; the fill light controls the depth of the shadows. *5600HS (D), 5400HS, 5400xi, 5200i
The flash ratio cannot be set with this flash. The ratio must be set with the compatible accessory flash unit. See the flash manual for details. Ratio control cannot be used with the DiMAGE series digital cameras and Maxxum/Dynax 300si. The use of this function may result in incorrect exposures.

APPENDIX

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COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PRODUCTS
Have your camera manual as reference when reading this flash manual.

Using APS SLR Cameras

(Vectis S-1)
Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode. Fill flash can be selected with the flash-mode button on the camera. The shutter speed is set automatically in the S exposure mode. The flash coverage with APS cameras is sufficient for lenses with a focal length of 22mm or longer.
Using xi Series SLR Cameras
(Maxxum/Dynax 9xi, 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi, 2xi)
Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode with the 9xi, 7xi, 5xi and 3xi. Fill flash can be selected. See the camera manual for details. Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode with the SPxi and 2xi. Fill flash cannot be selected. The shutter speed is set automatically in the S exposure mode with the 7xi, 5xi, 3xi, SPxi, and 2xi.
Using Dimge RD3000 and RD-175 Digital Cameras
Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode. Fill flash is used when a photo is taken while the manual fill-flash button on the camera is pressed. The shutter speed is set automatically in the S exposure mode.
Using i Series SLR Cameras

(Maxxum/Dynax 8000i, 7000i, 5000i, 3000i)
Flash is set to autoflash in the P exposure mode. Fill flash can be selected with the 8000i. See the camera manual for details. Flash is set to autoflash in the S exposure mode, and the shutter speed is set automatically. The use of ratio flash control will result in incorrect exposures when used with the 5000i and 3000i.
Using Early AF Series SLR Cameras
The optional flash shoe adapter FS-1200 is required. See the FS1200 manual for details.

COMPATIBILITY

(Maxxum/Minolta 9000, 7000, 5000)

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CAUTIONS WHILE HANDLING

During Photography

This flash unit has an intense light output and should not be fired directly in front of anyone's eyes. To prevent condensation from forming, place the flash in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from a cold environment to a warm one. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your flash and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather. Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to normal operating temperatures. This flash unit is not waterproof. Care should be taken not to expose the unit to water. Care should be taken when used on a beach or near water. Exposure to water, sand, dust, or salt may damage the product.

Batteries

Do not store the flash unit with the alkaline batteries inside. Leakage from the batteries may damage the battery chamber. When using alkaline batteries, temperature and storage conditions can affect performance and may require more than 30 seconds for the flash to charge. Battery performance can be restored by using the flash a few times or turning the flash unit on and off several times. Replace the battery if performance does not improve. If lithium batteries become hot due to high temperatures or repeated use, an internal safety circuit shuts them down. Wait until the batteries cool before using the flash again. Nickel-metal hydride batteries can lose power suddenly. If battery performance drops while using the batteries, recharge them. Depending on the time elapsed since the battery was manufactured, the flash performance for new batteries may differ from the values shown in the technical specification section.

Maintenance

Clean by wiping with a soft, clean cloth. If the flash has been in contact with sand, wiping will cause surface damage. Gently remove sand particles using a blower before wiping. Do not use organic solvents (paint thinners or benzene) to clean the product.

Questions and Service Temperature
Flash unit operating temperature: 20C to 50C, 4F to 122F. Do not leave the flash unit exposed extremely high temperatures (eg. direct sunlight inside motor vehicles), or in conditions of high humidity. If you have questions about your flash, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Konica Minolta distributor in your area. Before shipping your flash for repair, please contact an authorized Konica Minolta Service Facility for instructions.

CAUTIONS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Guide number Recycling time (sec.) Number of flashes 25 (in meters at ISO 100), 82 (in feet at ISO 100) Alkaline 0.2 - 6 Alkaline 200 - 4000 Ni-MH 0.2 - 5 Ni-MH 200 - 4000 Lithium 0.2 - 6 Lithium 500 - 10000
For every new battery set.

Flash coverage

Equal to a 28mm focal length lens
Continuous flash 30 continuous cycles of 3 flashes per second (GN 2.8, Nickel-metal hydride battery) performance AF illuminator LED. Automatic with low-contrast subjects or under low-light conditions Approximate operating range (with Maxxum/Dynax 7) AF mid 1 area: 1 - 5m (50mm lens) Flash control using pre-flash, TTL direct metering TECHNICAL SPESIFICATIONS 65 (W) x 115 (H) x 69 (D) mm 190g (without batteries) This mark below the flashtube certifies that this product meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for conformit Europenne (European conformity).
Flash control Size Weight
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.

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