Minolta dimage7, Dimage 5 External Power Supplies Sold Separately, Changing the Compactflash Card

BASIC OPERATION

EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)

The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. , The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America, and AC-2L is for use in all other areas.

The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable source of power for the camera. This battery pack will significantly extend the operating time of the camera.

Do not change the power supply while the camera is on.

Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.

Remove the DC terminal cover by using the notch on the right.

• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.

Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter or battery pack into the DC terminal.

• Always remove exhausted batteries before connecting an external power supply.

Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.

CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD

A CompactFlash card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will automatically be displayed on the monitors. IBM Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For recording media care and storage, see page 143.

Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or removing a CompactFlash card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost.

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Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated (1).

To eject a CompactFlash card, lift (2) then press (3) the card-eject lever. The card can now be pulled out.

• Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.

Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot until the card-eject lever pops out (4).

•Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight, never at an angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is orientated correctly.

Fold the card-eject lever down as shown (5) and close the card-slot door.

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 have 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. A card can be formatted in the basic section of the setup menu (p. 116). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased.

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