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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Flash modes	76
Flash compensation	78
Flash range	79
Attaching a Minolta accessory flash (sold separately)	79
Navigating the recording-mode menu	80
Recording-mode menu - Basic	82
Recording-mode menu - Custom 1	83
Recording-mode menu - Custom 2	84
Memory - storing camera settings	85
Sharpness	86
Color mode	86
Data imprinting	87
Electronic keyboard	88
Instant playback	89
Movie recording	90
Bulb exposures	92
Attaching a remote cord (sold separately)	92
Playback mode - viewing and editing images	93
Viewing pictures	94
Viewing movies	95
Deleting images	95
Single-frame playback display	96
Movie playback display	96
Histogram display	97
Display controls - playback mode	98
Enlarged playback	100
Navigating the playback-mode menu	102
Playback-mode menu - basic	104
Deleting images	104
Locking images	105
Changing the index playback format	105
Playback-mode menu - custom 1 (Slide Show)	106
Playback-mode menu - custom 2	108
About DPOF	108
Creating a DPOF print order	108
Ordering an index print	109
Canceling a DPOF print order	109
Copying images	110

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Frame-selection screen	111
Viewing images on a television	112
Setup mode - controlling the camera’s operation	113
Navigating the setup menu	114
Setup menu - basic	116
EVF and LCD monitor brightness	116
Formatting CompactFlash cards	116
Auto power save	117
Beep	117
Language	117
Setup menu - custom 1	118
File number memory	118
Select folder	118
New folder	119
Setup menu - Custom 2	120
Reset default	120
EVF auto switch	121
Setting the date and time	122
Setting the date format	122
Video output	122
Data-transfer mode	123
Connecting the camera to a computer	124
Connecting to Windows 98	126
Automatic installation	126
Manual installation	127
Connecting to Mac OS 8.6	129
QuickTime 4.1 system requirements	129
CompactFlash card folder organization	130
Auto power save (Data-transfer mode)	131
Disconnecting the camera from the computer	132
Changing the CompactFlash card (data-transfer mode)	134
Appendix	135
A short guide to photography	136
System accessories	138
Troubleshooting	139
When using filters with the DiMAGE 7	141
Care and storage	142
Technical specifications	146
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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 DisplayAttaching the Camera Strap Getting UP and RunningAttaching the Lens Hood Removing the Lens CAPInserting the Compactflash Card Inserting BatteriesHandling the Camera Turning on the Camera and DisplaysFlash Range Automatic Operation Using the BUILT-IN FlashTaking Pictures Viewing and Deleting Pictures in Quick View Basic OperationAuto Power Save Battery Condition IndicatorsBasic Operation Changing BatteriesChanging the Compactflash Card External Power Supplies Sold SeparatelyBasic Recording Operation Setting the Camera to Record Images AutomaticallySpecial Focusing Situations Focus SignalsFocus Lock Focus icon white Focus confirmed Focus icon redDisplay Controls Recording Mode Deleting Images in Quick View Quick ViewQUICK-VIEW Display PRO-AUTO Button What is AN EV? What is a STOP?DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM Button Recording ModeSize Setting the Function DialQual DriveImage Quality Image SizeAbout the Frame Counter 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 ModesContinuous Advance SELF-TIMER2560 1920 1600 X 1280 X 640 X 2048 1536Exposure Bracketing BracketingDigital Enhanced Bracketing Interval White Balance Preset White BalanceAuto Automatic White BalanceCustom White Balance Camera Sensitivity ISOExposure Compensation Digital Effects ControlCOLOR-SATURATION Compensation Contrast CompensationData panel EVF & LCD monitor Flex Focus Point Controlling the Spot Focus Point Autofocus Areas and ControlAutofocus Modes Macro ModeDigital Zoom Image size setting Full 1600 X 1280 X 640 X DiMAGE 1024 XManual Focus Electronic Magnification Dimage 7 onlyElectronic Viewfinder Diopter AdjustmentAutomatic Monitor Amplification Dimage 7 only AF/AE Lock ButtonFlash Metering Metering ModesFill Flash Flash ModesRED-EYE Reduction Rear Flash SyncISO setting Flash range wide angle Flash range telephoto Attaching a Minolta Accessory Flash UnitFlash Compensation Flash RangeCustom Navigating the RECORDING-MODE MenuBasic RECORDING-MODE Menu Custom RECORDING-MODE Menu BasicRECORDING-MODE Menu Custom 1 Memory Storing Camera SettingsMenu option Settings Description LCD monitor Display Sharpness Color ModeData Imprinting YYYY/MM/DDInstant Playback Electronic KeyboardSec 10 secDiMAGE 44 sec 90 sec 363 sec 36 sec 70 sec 290 sec Movie RecordingAttaching a Remote Cord Sold Separately Bulb ExposuresViewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing Movies Deleting ImagesMovie Playback Display SINGLE-FRAME Playback Display Histogram DisplayDisplay Controls Playback Mode Enlarged Playback Controller Magnification buttonNavigating the PLAYBACK-MODE Menu Deleting Images PLAYBACK-MODE Menu BasicLocking Images Changing the Index Playback FormatPLAYBACK-MODE Menu Custom 1 Slide Show PLAYBACK-MODE Menu Custom Canceling a Dpof Print OrderAbout Dpof Creating a Dpof Print OrderPlay Select Confirm Enter FRAME-SELECTION ScreenCopying Images Viewing Images on a Television Setup ModeYear Month Day Hour Minute Setup ModeNavigating the Setup Menu Setup Menu Basic File Number # Memory Setup Menu CustomSelect Folder NEW FolderEVF Auto Switch Controlling the AUTO-DISPLAY Function Reset DefaultVideo Output Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Date Format Connecting the Camera to a Computer DATA-TRANSFER ModeManual Installation Connecting to WindowsAutomatic Installation Quicktime 4.1 System Requirements Connecting to MAC OSCompactflash Card Folder Organization Auto Power Save DATA-TRANSFER ModeWindows Disconnecting the Camera from the ComputerWindows ME and Windows MacintoshWindows ME Changing the Compactflash Card DATA-TRANSFER ModeFocal Length Equivalents Short Guide to Photography Troubleshooting System AccessoriesExternal High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 Close-up Diffuser CD-1000When Using Filters with the Dimage Camera Care Care and StorageBatteries CCD Technical SpecificationsMinolta Austria Ges. m.b.H Universal Copyright Convention