Minolta dimage7, Dimage 5 instruction manual Before YOU Begin, For Proper and Safe USE

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Thank you for purchasing this Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.

This manual contains information regarding products introduced before June, 2001. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.

Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.

Minolta DiMAGE digital camera

AAalkaline batteries (set of four)

Neck strap for DiMAGE 7/5 NS-DG7 Lens shade for DiMAGE 7/5 DLS-7 16MB CompactFlash card

Video cable for DiMAGE 7/5 VC-100 USB cable for DiMAGE 7/5 USB-100 DiMAGE software CD-ROM

DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility version 1.1 instruction manual Camera manual

Warranty card

Because the performance of alkaline batteries

with digital cameras is low, the use of

Ni-MH batteries is recommended.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

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 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 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.

Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.

Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter 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 or fire.

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Contents Page Before YOU Begin For Proper and Safe USEFor Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents 100 Names of Parts Camera BodyData Panel EVF and LCD Monitor Display CAMERA-SHAKE WarningAttaching the Lens Hood Getting UP and RunningAttaching the Camera Strap Removing the Lens CAPHandling the Camera Inserting BatteriesInserting the Compactflash Card Turning on the Camera and DisplaysFlash Range Automatic Operation Using the BUILT-IN FlashTaking Pictures Basic Operation Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Quick ViewBasic Operation Battery Condition IndicatorsAuto Power Save Changing BatteriesExternal Power Supplies Sold Separately Changing the Compactflash CardSetting the Camera to Record Images Automatically Basic Recording OperationFocus Lock Focus SignalsSpecial Focusing Situations Focus icon white Focus confirmed Focus icon redDisplay Controls Recording Mode Deleting Images in Quick View Quick ViewQUICK-VIEW Display What is AN EV? What is a STOP? PRO-AUTO ButtonRecording Mode DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM ButtonQual Setting the Function DialSize DriveImage Quality Image SizeAbout the Frame Counter About SUPER-FINE and RAW Image Quality IMAGE-FILE Size and Compactflash Card CapacityExposure Modes Program PAperture Priority a Shutter Priority SDrive Modes Manual Exposure M2560 1920 1600 X 1280 X 640 X SELF-TIMERContinuous Advance 2048 1536Exposure Bracketing BracketingDigital Enhanced Bracketing Interval Auto Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Automatic White BalanceCamera Sensitivity ISO Custom White BalanceDigital Effects Control Exposure CompensationCOLOR-SATURATION Compensation Contrast CompensationData panel EVF & LCD monitor Autofocus Areas and Control Flex Focus Point Controlling the Spot Focus PointMacro Mode Autofocus ModesManual Focus Image size setting Full 1600 X 1280 X 640 X DiMAGE 1024 XDigital Zoom Electronic Magnification Dimage 7 onlyAutomatic Monitor Amplification Dimage 7 only Diopter AdjustmentElectronic Viewfinder AF/AE Lock ButtonMetering Modes Flash MeteringRED-EYE Reduction Flash ModesFill Flash Rear Flash SyncFlash Compensation Attaching a Minolta Accessory Flash UnitISO setting Flash range wide angle Flash range telephoto Flash RangeCustom Navigating the RECORDING-MODE MenuBasic RECORDING-MODE Menu Basic RECORDING-MODE Menu CustomRECORDING-MODE Menu Custom 1 Memory Storing Camera SettingsMenu option Settings Description LCD monitor Display Data Imprinting Color ModeSharpness YYYY/MM/DDSec Electronic KeyboardInstant Playback 10 secMovie Recording DiMAGE 44 sec 90 sec 363 sec 36 sec 70 sec 290 secBulb Exposures Attaching a Remote Cord Sold SeparatelyViewing Movies Playback ModeViewing Pictures Deleting ImagesSINGLE-FRAME Playback Display Histogram Display Movie Playback DisplayDisplay Controls Playback Mode Controller Magnification button Enlarged PlaybackNavigating the PLAYBACK-MODE Menu Locking Images PLAYBACK-MODE Menu BasicDeleting Images Changing the Index Playback FormatPLAYBACK-MODE Menu Custom 1 Slide Show About Dpof Canceling a Dpof Print OrderPLAYBACK-MODE Menu Custom Creating a Dpof Print OrderPlay Select Confirm Enter FRAME-SELECTION ScreenCopying Images Setup Mode Viewing Images on a TelevisionYear Month Day Hour Minute Setup ModeNavigating the Setup Menu Setup Menu Basic Select Folder Setup Menu CustomFile Number # Memory NEW FolderReset Default EVF Auto Switch Controlling the AUTO-DISPLAY FunctionVideo Output Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Date Format DATA-TRANSFER Mode Connecting the Camera to a ComputerManual Installation Connecting to WindowsAutomatic Installation Connecting to MAC OS Quicktime 4.1 System RequirementsAuto Power Save DATA-TRANSFER Mode Compactflash Card Folder OrganizationWindows ME and Windows Disconnecting the Camera from the ComputerWindows MacintoshWindows ME Changing the Compactflash Card DATA-TRANSFER ModeFocal Length Equivalents Short Guide to Photography External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 System AccessoriesTroubleshooting Close-up Diffuser CD-1000When Using Filters with the Dimage Care and Storage Camera CareBatteries Technical Specifications CCDUniversal Copyright Convention Minolta Austria Ges. m.b.H