Konica Minolta DiMAGE 7Hi User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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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.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac OS logo are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official
name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel
Corporation. Microdrive is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a
trademark used under license. Adobe is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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
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.
16MB CompactFlash card
AV cable AVC-300
USB cable USB-100
DiMAGE software CD-ROM
DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM
Quick Reference Guide
Warranty card
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may
damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings.
• Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
• Do not use batteries which show wear or damage.
• Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperatures, water, or moisture.
• Do not attempt to short or disassemble batteries.
• Do not store batteries near or in metallic products.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages, or charge levels.
• Do not charge alkaline batteries.
• When recharging rechargeable batteries, only use the recommended charger.
• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with
plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or
clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
WARNING
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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• Use only the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inappropriate
adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the
product is touched.
• Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped
or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high
voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged
product or part may cause injuries or fire.
•Keep batteries or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if
an object is swallowed.
• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children, not to harm them with the
product or parts.
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.
• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may
lead to an accident.
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident.
• Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters
the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use.The
continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do
not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of
inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.
• When unplugging the AC adapter, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the adapter unit when removing it
from an outlet.
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter cord. A damaged cord may
cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries
taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged
product or part may cause injuries or fire.
•Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
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• 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.
CAUTION
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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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
Advanced recording .............................................................................................................................40
Display controls – recording mode..........................................................................................40
Pro-auto button........................................................................................................................42
Spot-AE lock button.................................................................................................................43
Manual focus ...........................................................................................................................43
Autofocus areas and control....................................................................................................44
Flex Focus Point ......................................................................................................................45
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................46
Macro mode.............................................................................................................................47
Setting the function dial ...........................................................................................................48
Memory – storing camera settings ..........................................................................................50
Metering modes.......................................................................................................................51
Exposure modes......................................................................................................................52
Program – P................................................................................................................53
Program shift....................................................................................................53
Aperture priority – A ...................................................................................................54
Shutter priority – S......................................................................................................55
Manual exposure – M .................................................................................................56
Bulb exposures........................................................................................................................57
Attaching a remote cord (sold separately) ..............................................................................57
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................58
Continuous advance ...................................................................................................59
High-speed continuous advance ................................................................................60
UHS continuous advance ...........................................................................................61
UHS continuous-advance movies...............................................................................61
Bracketing ...................................................................................................................62
Notes on bracketing.........................................................................................63
Interval ........................................................................................................................64
Self-timer.....................................................................................................................66
White balance..........................................................................................................................67
Automatic white balance.............................................................................................68
Preset white balance ..................................................................................................68
Custom white balance ................................................................................................68
Camera sensitivity – ISO.........................................................................................................70
Flash range and camera sensitivity ............................................................................71
Shutter-speed range and camerasensitivity ............................................................................71
Attaching a Minolta accessory flash unit .................................................................................72
Using the flash sync terminal ..................................................................................................72
Digital Effects Control..............................................................................................................73
Exposure and flash compensation .............................................................................74
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Contrast compensation...............................................................................................76
Color-saturation compensation...................................................................................77
Filter ............................................................................................................................77
A short guide to photography...............................................................................................................78
What is an Ev? What is a stop? ..............................................................................................79
Recording mode menu.........................................................................................................................80
Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................80
Electronic keyboard .................................................................................................................82
Autofocus modes.....................................................................................................................83
Image size ...............................................................................................................................84
About the frame counter..........................................................................................................84
Image quality ...........................................................................................................................85
About super-fine and RAW image quality ...............................................................................86
Image-file size and memory card capacity..............................................................................87
Flash modes ............................................................................................................................88
Wireless/Remote flash.............................................................................................................90
Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges................................................................92
Notes on wireless/remote flash ..................................................................................93
Flash control ............................................................................................................................94
Magnification button and electronic magnification...................................................................95
Spot AF/AEL............................................................................................................................96
Data imprinting ........................................................................................................................97
Color mode ..............................................................................................................................98
About Adobe RGB ......................................................................................................99
Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................99
Instant playback.....................................................................................................................100
Voice memo...........................................................................................................................101
Movie recording..................................................................................................................................102
Navigating the movie menu...................................................................................................104
Pro-auto button......................................................................................................................105
Playback mode menu.........................................................................................................................106
Navigating the playback-mode menu ....................................................................................106
Frame selection screen .........................................................................................................108
Deleting images.....................................................................................................................109
Formatting memory cards .....................................................................................................110
Locking images......................................................................................................................111
Changing the index playback format .....................................................................................111
Slide Show.............................................................................................................................112
About DPOF ..........................................................................................................................114
Creating a DPOF print order .................................................................................................114
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Ordering an index print..........................................................................................................115
Canceling a DPOF print order...............................................................................................115
Copying images.....................................................................................................................116
Setup mode ..................................................................................................................................118
Navigating the setup menu....................................................................................................118
EVF and LCD monitor brightness .........................................................................................120
Audio signals .........................................................................................................................120
Shutter FX .............................................................................................................................120
Volume ..................................................................................................................................121
Language...............................................................................................................................121
File number memory .............................................................................................................121
Folder name...........................................................................................................................122
Select folder...........................................................................................................................123
New folder..............................................................................................................................123
Display mode.........................................................................................................................124
Direct manual focus...............................................................................................................125
Reset default..........................................................................................................................126
EVF auto switch – Controlling the auto-display function.......................................................128
Setting the date and time ......................................................................................................128
Setting the date format ..........................................................................................................128
Video output ..........................................................................................................................129
Auto power save ....................................................................................................................129
Memory recall ........................................................................................................................129
Control dial (M)......................................................................................................................130
Manual shift ...........................................................................................................................130
Bracketing..............................................................................................................................131
Color profile ...........................................................................................................................131
Delete confirmation................................................................................................................131
Data-transfer mode.............................................................................................................................132
System requirements.............................................................................................................132
Connecting the camera to a computer ..................................................................................133
Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode) .................................................................135
Connecting to Windows 98 / 98 second edition ....................................................................136
Automatic installation................................................................................................136
Manual installation ....................................................................................................137
Connecting to Mac OS 8.6 ....................................................................................................139
QuickTime system requirements...........................................................................................139
Auto power save (Data-transfer mode)..................................................................................139
Memory card folder organization...........................................................................................140
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Disconnecting the camera from the computer ......................................................................142
Windows 98 / 98 second edition..............................................................................142
Windows ME, 2000 Professional, and XP................................................................142
Macintosh..................................................................................................................143
Troubleshooting144
When using filters..................................................................................................................146
Removing the driver software – Windows .............................................................................147
Care and storage ...............................................................................................................................148
Camera care..........................................................................................................................148
Cleaning.................................................................................................................................148
Storage ..................................................................................................................................148
Operating temperatures and conditions ................................................................................149
Memory card care and handling............................................................................................149
Batteries ................................................................................................................................150
About Ni-MH batteries ...........................................................................................................150
LCD monitor care ..................................................................................................................151
Copyright ...............................................................................................................................151
Before important events or journeys .....................................................................................151
Questions and service...........................................................................................................151
Technical specifications......................................................................................................................152
System accessories ...........................................................................................................................154
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.
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.
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.
The following marks may be found on the product:
Digital Camera:
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces
clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 148).
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NAMES OF PARTS
CAMERA BODY
Data panel (p. 15)
Pro-auto button (p. 42)
Control dial
Shutter-release button
Focusing ring (p. 43)
Focal-length index
Zooming ring
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Lens*
Card-slot door (p. 22)
The USB port is located behind
the card-slot door.
Self-timer lamp (p. 66)
Built-in flash (p. 30)
Digital-subject-program button (p. 32)
Strap eyelet (p. 18)
1 The focal-length scale on the zooming ring is given in 35mm focal-length equivalents. The DiMAGE
Viewer software supplied with the camera can display the actual focal length used to capture the recorded
image as well as the equivalent focal length in 35mm photography.
Microphone
NAMES OF PARTS
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Accessory shoe
Display mode switch
Display information button
(p. 40, 36)
Electronic viewfinder*
(EVF) (p. 31)
LCD monitor*
(p. 16)
Menu button
Controller
DC/AV-out terminal cover
Spot-AE lock button (p. 43)
Battery-chamber lock (p. 20)
Eyepiece sensors*
(p. 40)
Magnification button
Remote-control
terminal cover (p. 57)
Access lamp
QV/ Delete button (p. 34)
Dial release
Main switch/Mode dial
Playback mode (p. 34)
Recording mode (p. 26)
Movie mode (p. 102)
Setup mode (p. 118)
Data-transfer mode (p. 132)
Speaker
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AMES OF PARTS
Function button
Macro release (p. 47)
Focus-mode (AF/MF) button (p. 43)
Digital-effects switch
Diopter-adjustment dial (p. 31)
Tr ipod socket
Memory (p. 50)
Metering modes (p. 51)
Exposure modes (p. 52) Drive modes (p. 58)
White balance (p. 67)
Camera sensitivity (p. 70)
Digital-effects button
Function dial (p. 48)
Digital-effects Controller (p. 73)
Flash sync terminal (p. 72)
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DATA PANEL
Digital-subject-program indicators (p. 32)
Camera-sensitivity indicator (p. 70)
Exposure-mode indicators (p. 52)
Battery-condition indicator (p. 21)
White-balance indicators (p. 67)
Red-eye reduction indicator (p. 88)
Manual-focus indicator (p. 43)
Image-quality display (p. 85)
Image-size display (p. 84)
Flash-compensation indicator (p. 74)
Digital-subject-program icons (p. 32)
Drive-mode indicators (p. 58)
Frame counter
(p. 84)
Located on the top of the camera body, the
data panel shows the status of the camera.
All icons have been shown for clarity.
The frame counter cannot exceed
999. When the number of recordable images exceeds this, 999 will
be displayed. The frame counter
will continue to count down when
the number of recordable images
falls below one thousand.
Wireless/Remote flash indicator (p. 90)
Shutter-speed and aperture display/exposure/flash compensation display
7. Color-saturation-compensation display (p. 77)
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AMES OF PARTS
MONITOR DISPLAY – RECORDING MODE
2. Flash-mode indicator (p. 88)
5. Flash-compensation display (p. 74)
9. Sharpness display (p. 99)
8. Contrast-compensation display (p. 76)
10. Exposure-compensation display (p. 74)
11. White-balance indicator (p. 67)
17. Camera-sensitivity (ISO) display (p. 70)
12. Exposure-mode/Digital-subject-program
indicator (p. 52, 32)
13. Metering-mode indicator (p. 51)
14. Shutter-speed display
23. Manual-focus indicator (p. 43)
18. Macro-mode indicator (p. 47)
22. Drive-mode indicator (p. 58)
19. Focus signal (p. 29)
21. Frame counter (p. 84)
27. Digital-zoom display (p. 46)
26. Image-size display (p. 84)
25. Image-quality indicator (p. 85)
24. Battery-condition indicator (p. 21)
4. Mode indicator
3. Flash signal (p. 30)
A. Focus frame
B. Spot metering area (p. 51)
C. AF sensors
D. Flex Focus Point (p. 45)
1. Microphone indicator
6. Filter display (p. 77)
16. Camera-shake warning (p. 31)
15. Aperture display
20. Data-imprinting indicator (p. 97)
28. Color-mode indicator (p. 98)
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Shutter speed
Aperture value
White-balance setting
(p. 67)
Sensitivity setting (p. 70)
Degree of exposure
compensation (p. 74)
Folder name (p. 140)
Folder number – image file number
Histogram
Image size (p. 84)
Image quality (p.85)
Date of capture
Mode indicator
The black area of the histogram shows the luminance distribution of the recorded image from black
(left) to white (right). Each one of the 256 vertical lines indicates the relative proportion of that light
value in the image. The histogram can be used to evaluate exposure and contrast, but displays no
color information.
MONITOR DISPLAY – QUICK VIEW & PLAYBACK MODE
Date of capture
Frame number/
total number of images
Lock indicator (p. 111)
Print indicator (p. 114)
Image size (p. 84)
Image quality (p. 85)
Time of capture
Mode indicator
Voice-memo indicator (p. 101)
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies.
AT TACHING THE CAMERA STRAP
REMOVING THE LENS CAP
Using your thumb and index finger,
pinch the inside or outside tabs of
the lens cap to remove. When the
camera is not in use, always replace
the lens cap.
Attach the camera strap to the strap eyelets
as shown. Always keep the camera strap
around your neck in the event that you drop
the camera.
The neck strap is made with leather. Water
may stain the strap. When the strap is wet
or in contact with light colored material, the
strap may stain the wearers clothing.
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AT TACHING THE LENS HOOD
To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular dimple
on the rim of the hood with the focal-length index on
the top of the lens barrel (1).
Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and turn it
90° clockwise until it clicks and the circular dimple is
aligned with the focal-length index (2). When mounted correctly, the large petals of the lens hood should
be to the top and bottom. Never force the lens hood.
If it does not fit, check its orientation. To detach the
lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove.
The lens hood can be reverse mounted when the camera is
not is use.
With one of the large petals to the top, slide the hood onto the
end of the lens. Turn it 90° clockwise until it it clicks into place.
The lens hood can be attached or removed with the lens cap
on the camera. To detach the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise and remove.
The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare. When using the
camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood is recommended. The lens hood should not be
used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow.
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
INSTALLING AND CHANGING BATTERIES
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.
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.
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.
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BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
INSERTING AND CHANGING A MEMORY CARD
The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet. The AC
Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy
use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, and AC-2L is for use
in all other areas.
The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable power source and significantly
extends the operating time of the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder,
and charger. The battery, holder, and charger are also available separately.
Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter or battery pack into the
DC terminal (2).
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
Remove the DC terminal cover from the left (1). The cover is
attached to the body to prevent loss.
A memory card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a nocard warning will be displayed on the monitors. Type I and II CompactFlash cards and IBM
Microdrives are compatible with this camera. For memory card care and handling, see page 149.
Always turn off the camera and confirm the access
lamp is not lit before changing between power supplies.
Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or
removing a memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost.
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Open the card-slot door in the direction indicated (1).
To eject a memory card, lift (2) then press (3) the card-eject lever. The card can now be pulled out.
Ta ke care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.
Insert a memory card into the card slot until the card-eject lever pops out (4). Insert the card so the
face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight. Never force the card. If the
card does not fit, check that it is orientated correctly.
Fold the card-eject lever down as shown (5) and close the card-slot door.
If the card-not-recognized message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need to be formatted. A memory card used in another camera may have to be formatted before being used. If the
unable-to-use-card message appears, the card is not compatible with the camera and should not be
formatted. A card can be formatted in the basic section of the playback menu (p. 106). When a card
is formatted, all the data on the card is permanently erased. If the card-error message appears,
press the central button of the controller to close the window; check the Minolta web site for the latest
compatibility information: North America: http://www.minoltausa.com, Europe: http://www.minoltaeurope.com/pe/digital/languages_stage.html.
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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
After initially inserting a memory card and battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set.
When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. Depending
on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, see the camera
notes on the following page.
Tu rn the mode dial on the top of the camera to the setup position. The camera will
turn on and the setup menu will be displayed.
The central button of the controller selects menu options
and sets adjustments.
Setup
Basic Adv.1
Adv.2
LCDbrightness
EVFbrightness
Audio signals
Shutter FX
Volume
3
3
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2
Language
English
Cust.
Navigating the menu is simple. The up/down and left/right keys of the controller (1) move the cursor and change settings on the menu.
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Use the right controller key to highlight the advanced
2 tab at the top of the menu.
Use the down key to highlight the date/time-set menu
option.
Press the central button to display the date/time setting screen.
Use the left and right keys to select the item to be
changed.
Press the central button to set the clock and calendar. The setup menu will be displayed.
Press the right key. “Enter” will appear on the right
side of the menu.
Advanced 2 section
Date/Time setting screen
Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.
For customers in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. Highlight the language
option in the basic section of the setup menu. Press the right key to display the language settings. Using the up/down keys, highlight the desired language. Press the central button to set
the highlighted language; the setup menu will be displayed in the selected language.
Camera notes
Setup
Basic Adv.1
Adv.2
Reset default
EVF autoSwtch
Date/Time set
Date format
Video output
–
Auto EVF/LCD
–
MM/DD/YYYY
NTSC
Powe r s ave
1 min.
Cust.
Enter
Setup
Date/Time set
2001 7 20 16 33:..
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ASIC RECORDING
SETTING THE CAMERA TO RECORD IMAGES AUTOMATICALLY
EVF AND LCD MONITOR DISPLAY
While holding in the dial release (1), turn the mode dial to stillimage recording; the electronic viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor
will activate. Press the pro-auto button (2) to reset the programmed
and automatic functions.
All camera operations are now fully automatic. The autofocus, exposure, and imaging systems will work together to bring professional
results effortlessly.
Metering-mode
indicator (p. 51)
Shutter-speed display
Aperture display
Drive-mode indicator (p. 58)
Focus signal (p. 29)
Frame counter (p. 15, 84)
Image-size display (p. 84)
Image-quality indicator (p. 85)
Mode indicator
Focus frame
Exposure-mode/Digital-subject-program indicator (p. 52, 32)
BASIC RECORDING
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BASIC RECORDING OPERATION
Place the subject within the focus frame.
•For off-center subjects use the focus-lock function (p. 28).
• Make sure the subject is within the focus range of the lens: 0.5m
(1.6ft) – ∞.For subjects closer than 0.5m, use the macro function
(p. 47).
Press the shutter-release button all the way down (4) to take the
picture.
The access lamp will glow indicating the image data is being
written to the memory card. Never remove a card while data is
being transferred.
Tu rn the mode dial to the recording position (1). Use the zooming ring to frame the subject (2). The effect of the zoom is immediately displayed in the viewfinder (EVF) and LCD monitor.
Press the shutter-release button partway down (3) to lock the
focus and exposure.
• The focus signals (p. 29) on the monitors will confirm that the
image is in focus. If the focus signal is red, the camera was unable
to focus on the subject. Repeat the previous steps until the signal
is white.
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear in the live
image to indicate the point of focus.
• The shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to
black indicating the exposure is locked.
• The live image may freeze for an instant as the AF system
determines focus.
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FOCUS LOCK
The focus-lock function is used when the subject is off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus
lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the
subject.
Place the subject within the focus frame. Press and hold the
shutter-release button partway down.
• The focus signals will indicate that the focus is locked. The
shutter speed and aperture value will change from white to
black indicating the exposure is locked.
• When the focus is set, an AF sensor will briefly appear on the
live image to indicate the point of focus.
Without lifting your finger from the shutter-release button,
recompose the subject within the image area. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take the picture.
AUTOMATIC MONITOR AMPLIFICATION
In extremely low-light conditions when the camera-sensitivity gain has reached its limit, the automatic
monitor-amplification function will intensify the EVF and LCD monitor image. The live image will be
brighter, however, the display will be black and white. This will have no effect on the final color image.
When the automatic monitor amplification activates, the electronic-magnification function (p. 95) cannot be used. If the real-time histogram (p. 40) is used, the display will reflect the amplified image and
not the final values of the exposure.
This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signals in the lower right
corner of the EVF and LCD monitor indicate the focus status. For more information on autofocus
modes see p. 83.
FOCUS SIGNALS
SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUATIONS
The camera may not be able to focus in certain situations. If the autofocus system cannot focus on a
subject, the focus icon will turn red. In this situation the focus-lock function can be used to focus on
another object at the same distance as your main subject, and then the image can be recomposed to
take the picture.
The subject in the
focus frame is low in
contrast.
The subject is too dark. Tw o subjects at differ-
ent distances overlap
in the focus frame.
The subject is near a
very bright object or
area.
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When the AF system cannot focus, the focus is set between 5 m and infinity (16.4 ft and ∞). When
the flash is in use, the focus is set between 3.0 m and 3.8 m (9.8 ft and 12.5 ft). In this case, focus
lock can be used with an object at the same distance as the main subject or the camera can be
focused manually (p. 43).
White focus indicator – focus confirmed.
Red focus indicator – the subject is too close or a special situation is preventing the
AF system from focusing. The shutter can be released.
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USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
FLASH RANGE – AUTOMATIC OPERATION
To use the flash, simply pull up the unit by the tabs on each side.
The flash position must be set manually, and once up, the flash unit
will always fire regardless of the amount of ambient light. The following indicators will appear in the upper left corner of the EVF and
LCD monitors to show the flash status
The camera will automatically control the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must be
within the flash range. Because of the optical system, the flash range is not the same at the lens’
wide-angle position as it is at the telephoto position.
Wide-angle position
Telephoto position
0.5m ~ 3.8m (1.6 ft. ~ 12.5 ft.)
0.5m ~ 3.0m (1.6 ft. ~ 9.8 ft.)
Flash warning. In backlit situations, the icon appears to recommend the use of the flash.
When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the white flash icon indicates
the flash is ready to fire.
When pressing the shutter-release button partway down, the red flash icon indicates the
flash is charging.
After taking a picture, a blue flash icon appears if the flash properly exposed the subject.
In low-light conditions or indoors, the flash is needed to illuminate the subject and reduce blurring
through camera shake. The flash can also be used as a fill light in direct sunlight to soften harsh
shadows. Always remove the lens hood when using the built-in flash; the hood may cast a shadow if
mounted.
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