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

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.

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 use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident.

Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter 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.

When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adapter unit when removing it from an outlet.

Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.

If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.

Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required

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.

The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns.

Burns may result if the CompactFlash card or batteries are removed immediately after extended periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.

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.

Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor.

The rim of the lens hood can cause injury. Take care not to accidentally strike anyone with the camera when the lens hood is attached.

When using the AC adapter, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet.

Do not use if the AC adapter cord is damaged.

Do not cover the AC adapter. A fire may result.

Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter; this can hinder the unplugging of the unit in emergencies.

Unplug the AC adapter when cleaning or when the product is not in use.

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Contents Page For Proper and Safe USE Before YOU BeginFor Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents 100 Camera Body Names of PartsData Panel CAMERA-SHAKE Warning EVF and LCD Monitor DisplayRemoving the Lens CAP Getting UP and RunningAttaching the Camera Strap Attaching the Lens HoodTurning on the Camera and Displays Inserting BatteriesInserting the Compactflash Card Handling the CameraUsing the BUILT-IN Flash Taking PicturesFlash Range Automatic Operation Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Quick View Basic OperationChanging Batteries Battery Condition IndicatorsAuto Power Save Basic OperationChanging the Compactflash Card External Power Supplies Sold SeparatelyBasic Recording Operation Setting the Camera to Record Images AutomaticallyFocus icon white Focus confirmed Focus icon red Focus SignalsSpecial Focusing Situations Focus LockDisplay Controls Recording Mode Quick View QUICK-VIEW DisplayDeleting Images in Quick View PRO-AUTO Button What is AN EV? What is a STOP?DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM Button Recording ModeDrive Setting the Function DialSize QualImage Size About the Frame CounterImage Quality IMAGE-FILE Size and Compactflash Card Capacity About SUPER-FINE and RAW Image QualityProgram P Exposure ModesShutter Priority S Aperture Priority aManual Exposure M Drive Modes2048 1536 SELF-TIMERContinuous Advance 2560 1920 1600 X 1280 X 640 XBracketing Digital Enhanced BracketingExposure Bracketing Interval Automatic White Balance Preset White BalanceWhite Balance AutoCustom White Balance Camera Sensitivity ISOExposure Compensation Digital Effects ControlContrast Compensation Data panel EVF & LCD monitorCOLOR-SATURATION Compensation Flex Focus Point Controlling the Spot Focus Point Autofocus Areas and ControlAutofocus Modes Macro ModeElectronic Magnification Dimage 7 only Image size setting Full 1600 X 1280 X 640 X DiMAGE 1024 XDigital Zoom Manual FocusAF/AE Lock Button Diopter AdjustmentElectronic Viewfinder Automatic Monitor Amplification Dimage 7 onlyFlash Metering Metering ModesRear Flash Sync Flash ModesFill Flash RED-EYE ReductionFlash Range Attaching a Minolta Accessory Flash UnitISO setting Flash range wide angle Flash range telephoto Flash CompensationNavigating the RECORDING-MODE Menu BasicCustom RECORDING-MODE Menu Custom RECORDING-MODE Menu BasicMemory Storing Camera Settings Menu option Settings Description LCD monitor DisplayRECORDING-MODE Menu Custom 1 YYYY/MM/DD Color ModeSharpness Data Imprinting10 sec Electronic KeyboardInstant Playback SecDiMAGE 44 sec 90 sec 363 sec 36 sec 70 sec 290 sec Movie RecordingAttaching a Remote Cord Sold Separately Bulb ExposuresDeleting Images Playback ModeViewing Pictures Viewing MoviesMovie Playback Display SINGLE-FRAME Playback Display Histogram DisplayDisplay Controls Playback Mode Enlarged Playback Controller Magnification buttonNavigating the PLAYBACK-MODE Menu Changing the Index Playback Format PLAYBACK-MODE Menu BasicDeleting Images Locking ImagesPLAYBACK-MODE Menu Custom 1 Slide Show Creating a Dpof Print Order Canceling a Dpof Print OrderPLAYBACK-MODE Menu Custom About DpofFRAME-SELECTION Screen Copying ImagesPlay Select Confirm Enter Viewing Images on a Television Setup ModeSetup Mode Navigating the Setup MenuYear Month Day Hour Minute Setup Menu Basic NEW Folder Setup Menu CustomFile Number # Memory Select FolderEVF Auto Switch Controlling the AUTO-DISPLAY Function Reset DefaultSetting the Date and Time Setting the Date FormatVideo Output Connecting the Camera to a Computer DATA-TRANSFER ModeConnecting to Windows Automatic InstallationManual Installation Quicktime 4.1 System Requirements Connecting to MAC OSCompactflash Card Folder Organization Auto Power Save DATA-TRANSFER ModeMacintosh Disconnecting the Camera from the ComputerWindows Windows ME and WindowsChanging the Compactflash Card DATA-TRANSFER Mode Focal Length EquivalentsWindows ME Short Guide to Photography Close-up Diffuser CD-1000 System AccessoriesTroubleshooting External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100When Using Filters with the Dimage Camera Care Care and StorageBatteries CCD Technical SpecificationsMinolta Austria Ges. m.b.H Universal Copyright Convention