Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge RD 3000. Your new megapixel camera is a compact and lightweight, interchangeable lens SLR type digital still camera. Using revolutionary technology, your camera produces high-quality, high-resolution images quickly and easily. New and extraordinary features expand your image- capturing horizons.

•2.7 million pixel dual CCD image sensor.

•Interchangeable lenses – cover focal lengths from 25 to 360 mm (35mm format equivalent).

•CompactFlash™ card removable media storage – so there is no limit on how many shots you can take.

•2-inch colour LCD monitor – review images instantly.

•Real-time OS and multi-tasking speeds up image processing time.

•Prism-based infrared filtering – does not reduce the CCD’s visible light sensitivity.

•Video-output – view camera images on the television.

•Sturdy, compact, lightweight body.

•Continuous drive mode – capture up to 5 frames at 1.5 frames per second with one press of the shutter- release button.

•PC terminal for sync-cord flash units.

•SCSI connector – a fast and convenient way to hook up directly to the computer.

•Uses AA-size NiMH batteries.

Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all of its features.

For information on installing and operating the included software, please read the accompanying software instruction manual.

This manual contains information regarding products introduced before Jul., 1999. To obtain compatibility information for products released after this date, contact a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.

Digital Camera: Dimâge RD3000

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Tested by the Minolta Corporation

101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.

•Digita™ and the Digita™ logo are licensed trademarks or registered trademarks of FlashPoint Technology Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

•Other company names and product names are the trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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