Minolta 7Hi instruction manual Table of Contents

CAUTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

•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.

Names of parts	12
Camera body	12
Data panel	15
Monitor display - recording mode	16
Monitor display - Quick View & playback mode	17
Getting up and running	18
Attaching the camera strap	18
Removing the lens cap	18
Attaching the lens hood	19
Installing and changing batteries	20
Battery condition indicator	21
Auto power save	21
External power supplies (sold separately)	22
Inserting and changing a memory card	22
Setting the date and time	24
Basic recording	26
Setting the camera to record images automatically	26
EVF and LCD monitor display	26
Basic recording operation	27
Focus lock	28
Automatic monitor amplification	28
Focus signals	29
Special focusing situations	29
Using the built-in flash	30
Flash range - automatic operation	30
Handling the camera	31
Diopter adjustment	31
Camera-shake warning	31
Digital-subject-program button	32
Basic playback	34
Single-frame playback and histogram display	34
Viewing images	35
Deleting single images	35
Changing the Quick View & playback display	36
Enlarged playback	37
Viewing movies	38
Playing back voice memos	38
Viewing images on a television	39

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