Minolta 7Hi Color Mode, Before YOU Begin, Vivid Color increases, Solarization produces a partial

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COLOR MODE

The color mode controls whether a still image is color or black and white as well as the color space. The color mode is set in the advanced 2 section of the recording-mode menu (p. 80). The live image on the monitors will reflect the selected color mode. For more on the color mode see page 98.

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 September, 2002. 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.

Natural Color and Adobe RGB -

Vivid Color - increases the

reproduces the colors in the

saturation of the colors in the scene.

Minolta DiMAGE digital camera Ni-MH batteries (set of four) Ni-MH battery charger set Neck strap NS-DG1000

Lens shade DLS-7Hi Lens cap L -1249 Accessory shoe cap SC-9

16MB CompactFlash card AV cable AVC-300

USB cable USB-100 DiMAGE software CD-ROM DiMAGE Viewer instruction manual Camera instruction manual Warranty card

scene faithfully.

Black & White - produces

Solarization - produces a partial

monochrome images.

reversal of tones in the image.

2EXAMPLES

This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Minolta may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories.

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Contents Page Vivid Color increases Color ModeBefore YOU Begin Solarization produces a partialFor Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents 100 115 Names of Parts Camera BodyData Panel Exposure modes p Drive modes p Metering modes pMacro-mode indicator p White-balance indicator pMetering-mode indicator p Focus signal pAttaching the Camera Strap Getting UP and RunningAttaching the Lens Hood Removing the Lens CAPAuto Power Save Installing and Changing BatteriesBattery Condition Indicator External Power Supplies Sold Separately Inserting and Changing a Memory CardSetting the Date and Time Camera notesBasic Recording Operation Setting the Camera to Record Images AutomaticallyBasic Recording EVF and LCD Monitor DisplayFocus Lock Focus SignalsSpecial Focusing Situations Automatic Monitor AmplificationFlash Range Automatic Operation Using the BUILT-IN FlashDiopter Adjustment Handling the CameraShooting tips DIGITAL-SUBJECT-PROGRAM ButtonDeleting Single Images Basic PlaybackSINGLE-FRAME Playback and Histogram Display Enlarged Playback Full display Image onlyPlaying Back Voice Memos Viewing MoviesViewing Images on a Television Display Controls Recording Mode Advanced RecordingManual Focus PRO-AUTO ButtonSPOT-AE Lock Button Autofocus Areas and Control Flex Focus PointMacro Mode Digital ZoomSetting the Function Dial Memory Storing Camera Settings Metering ModesExposure Modes Program PWhen camera sensitivity is set to auto p When a mode is selected, the aperture value onWhen S mode is selected, the shutter speed on Photographer selects the aperture and the camera setsBulb Exposures Attaching a Remote Cord Sold Separately
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