Minolta 7Hi Installing and Changing Batteries, Battery Condition Indicator, Auto Power Save

INSTALLING AND CHANGING BATTERIES

This digital camera uses four AA-size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. When using new Ni-MH batteries, fully charge them before their initial use.

When replacing batteries, check that the mode dial is in the off position.

Open the battery-chamber door by moving the battery- chamber lock to the open position.

Insert the batteries. Make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are orientated as illustrated on the diagram in the battery chamber.

Close the battery-chamber door and slide the lock lever to the close position.

Although alkaline batteries can be used with this product, their performance will be limited. Only use alkaline batteries for test photographs or when Ni-MH batteries, the Minolta External High-power Battery Pack, or AC adapter are not available.

BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR

This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator. When the camera is on, the battery-condition indicator appears on the data panel and monitors. The monitor icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. If the data panel and monitors are blank, the batteries may be dead or installed incorrectly.

Full-battery - the batteries are fully charged. This icon is displayed for five seconds on the monitors when the camera is turned on. The icon remains on the data panel.

Low battery warning - battery power is very low, but all functions are operational. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and remains on the display until the batteries are changed.

Blinking low battery warning - displayed on the data panel with no other icons. Power is insufficient for camera operation. The shutter will not release. Replace or recharge the batteries immediately.

AUTO POWER SAVE

To conserve battery power, the camera will turn off displays and unnecessary functions if an operation is not made within a certain period. The LCD monitor will turn off after thirty seconds, and the EVF and data panel turn off after one minute. To restore the displays, press the shutter-release button partway down or press the display- information button. The length of the auto-power-save period for the EVF and data panel can be changed in the advanced 2 section of the setup menu (p. 118).

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