BEFORE YOU BEGIN

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera.

This manual contains information regarding products introduced before October, 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.

Minolta DiMAGE Xi digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-200 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-200 Hand strap HS-DG100

16MB SD Memory Card AV cable AVC-200 USB cable USB-500 DiMAGE software CD-ROM DiMAGE Viewer manual Camera manual Warranty card

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NP-200 Lithium-ion batteries

The DiMAGE Xi operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage.

Read and understand all warnings before using the battery.

DANGER

Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.

Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F).

Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.

Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.

Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.

Do not use the battery with any other products.

Only use the specified charger within the voltage range specified on the charger unit. An inappropriate charger or current may cause damage or injury through fire or elec- tric shock.

Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.

Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between 0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between –20° and 30°C (–4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85% RH.

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