Konica Minolta DYNAX 7D, DiMAGE Transfer, MAXXUM 7D Instruction Manual

DiMAGE T

ransfer for

MAXXUM 7D / DYNAX 7D

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before installing the DiMAGE Transfer software, the camera firmware may need to be updated. Read this manual and the data-transfer section in the camera manual. The examples in this manual assume the camera is connected to the computer with a USB cable as described in the camera manual.

This instruction manual does not provide instruction in the basic operation of the personal computers, or the basic operation of Windows operating systems; refer to the manuals supplied with the computer.

Every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this material. Contact Konica Minolta if you have any questions. Konica Minolta is not responsible for any loss or damage caused by the use of this software.

This instruction manual may not be copied either in part or in its entirety without the prior permission of Konica Minolta.

System requirements ...........................................................................................................................3

About DiMAGE Viewer / DiMAGE Master............................................................................................3

Camera firmware update......................................................................................................................4

Cameras requiring update ..............................................................................................................4

Software Update License Agreement .............................................................................................5

Preparing the CompactFlash card ..................................................................................................6

Updating the camera firmware........................................................................................................7

Installation ............................................................................................................................................8

Uninstalling DiMAGE transfer........................................................................................................11

Starting up the software .....................................................................................................................12

Quit................................................................................................................................................14

Taking pictures ...................................................................................................................................14

Preview window .................................................................................................................................17

Updating the file list.......................................................................................................................19

Viewing images with DiMAGE software.............................................................................................20

Preferences ........................................................................................................................................22

Preferences window......................................................................................................................22

File destination ..............................................................................................................................22

File name ......................................................................................................................................23

Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks in the United States and other countries of Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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For the camera to be connected, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. The computer and the operating system must be guaranteed by their manufacturers to support USB interface.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

IBM PC/AT compatible computers

600MHz Intel Pentium III processor or higher and

must meet the operating system requirements.

Windows®XP (Home / Professional)

Windows

2000 Professional

128MB RAM or the memory required by the operating system, whichever is greater.

200MB or more of available hard-disk space after installation

ATrue Color (24 bit) or greater monitor

with a minimum resolution of 1024 X 768 (XGA).

ABOUT DIMAGE VIEWER / DIMAGE MASTER

DiMAGE Viewer or DiMAGE Master can be launched from DiMAGE Transfer. DiMAGE Viewer is installed from the DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM supplied with the camera. Many editing and imageprocessing functions are available. DiMAGE Master is an optional software that has improved editing and processing tools compared with DiMAGE Viewer.

To display image files taken with Maxxum/Dynax 7D, DiMAGE Master or DiMAGE Viewer (version

2.3.7 or later) must be installed. See the DiMAGE Viewer or DiMAGE Master manual for details.

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CAMERA FIRMWARE UPDATE

CAMERAS REQUIRING UPDATING

If RemoteStorage in the transfer-mode option of the setup menu (A) is not displayed, the camera must be updated.

LCDbrightness

Transfer mode Data storage

Video output PTP Audio signals RemoteStorage Language Date/Time set

To check the Maxxum/Dynax 7D firmware version, press the menu button, and then press the display button. The version is displayed under the camera name (B). The version number is followed by “e” or “u” to denote the product region. Press the central button of the controller to close the screen.

(A)

MAXXUM 7D

Ver. 1.00 e

(B)

If the camera has the 1.10 or later version, do not update the firmware.

To update the camera firmware, a CompactFlash card and a personal computer are necessary.

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SOFTWARE UPDATE LICENSE AGREEMENT

GRANT OF LICENSE

Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. ("Konica Minolta") grants you a license to use one or more copies of the Software specifically for the purpose of copying the Firmware into a Camera in order to update the Camera, subject to the license restrictions set forth below. You may copy the Software as necessary to update one or more Cameras that you own, as long as the Software is used only with a Konica Minolta camera product. You may also make one backup copy of the Software. You may not distribute the Software to others, whether or not such others may own Cameras.

The software is owned by Konica Minolta and its Licensors and protected by copyright laws and international treaties. You may not copy the software other than as expressly provided in this license. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software.

TERM

This license is effective until terminated. You may terminate it at any time by destroying the Software together with all copies in any form. It will also terminate if you fail to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement. You agree upon such termination to destroy the Software together with all copies in any form.

LIMITED WARRANTY

If you use the Software during the original warranty period of your Camera, as evidenced by a copy of your purchase receipt for your Camera, Konica Minolta will warrant that the Software performs substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials for the remainder of the original warranty period of your Camera. If you load and use the Software after the original warranty period of your Camera has expired, then you accept the Software "AS IS" without any express warranty. Konica Minolta does not warrant that the functions contained in the Software will meet your requirements or that operation of the Software will be interrupted or error free. You assume responsibility for operation of the Software to achieve your intended results, and for the installation, use, and results obtained from the Software. Subject to any applicable legislation which prohibits the following exclusions, KONICA MINOLTA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states and countries, including England and Australia, do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties, or have legislation that imposes certain statutory warranties that cannot be excluded, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights.

LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES

Subject to any applicable legislation which prohibits the following limitations, Konica Minolta's entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be the replacement of the Software not meeting Konica Minolta's "Limited Warranty", provided that you notify Konica Minolta or your dealer within the original warranty period of your Camera and have a copy of your purchase receipt for your Camera. This remedy is not available if failure of the Software is the result of misuse, abuse, or a failure to follow the operating instructions in the accompanying written materials, or if you load and use the Software after the original warranty period of your Camera has expired. IN NO EVENT WILL KONICA MINOLTA OR ITS SUPPLIERS, LICENSORS OR DEALERS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states and countries, including England and Australia, do not allow the limitation or exclusion of liability for incidental or consequential damages, or have legislation which restricts the limitation or exclusion of liability, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

GENERAL

If the Software was obtained in the United States, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflicts of laws rules. If obtained outside the United States, this Agreement is governed by the laws of the country in which it was obtained.

U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

The Software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision (b)(3)(ii) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause 201.574-

4000. Contractor / manufacturer is Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A., Inc. 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430

EUROPEAN UNION PROVISIONS

If this Software is used within a country of the European Union, nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as restricting any rights available under the European Community Software Directive (91/250/EEC).

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The required files downloaded from the web site must be copied to a CompactFlash (CF) card in the camera. Before updating the camera firmware, read the data-transfer section of the camera instruction manual to connect the camera to a computer.

• Prepare a 16MB or larger CF card by formatting it with the camera.

• Do not use a microdrive to update the camera firmware.

• Using the USB cable, connect the camera with a CF card inside to your computer. If the camera is

not compatible with the computer system, a CF card reader connected to your computer can be used instead.

1. Double click the downloaded file “7dv110.exe” to decompress it. The update files named

“km023.app” and “km023.brd” are created.

2. Copy the update files onto the CF card. The files should not be copied into a folder such

as the DCIM folder.

PREPARING THE

COMPACT

FLASH CARD

4. Disconnect the camera from the computer or remove the CF card from the drive.

3. Confirm that the the update files have been copied to the CompactFlash card using the

computer.

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When performing the software update, use a set of fully charged batteries or the AC adapter (sold separately). When using the AC adapter, be sure not to inadvertently disconnect the camera during the software updating procedure, otherwise the camera may be permanently damaged. The camera memory and settings are all reset when the update software is installed.

1. With the camera off, insert the prepared CF card.

2. Turn the camera on, and press the playback button (C).

3. When the update confirmation screen appears, select “Yes” and press the central button of the controller to begin the firmware update. This process should take about two minutes.

4. When the complete message appears, turn the camera off and remove the CF card.

5. Turn the camera on and press the menu button (D).

6. Press the display button. Confirm that ver.

1.10 is displayed. The version number is followed by “e” or “u” denoting the product region (E).

UPDATING THE

CAMERA

FIRMWARE

MAXXUM 7D

Ver. 1.10e

(E)

(C)

(D)

Updating Notes:

• After updating, delete the update files from the CF card; format the card or remove the files using a computer. If the files remain on the card, the update procedure may repeat.

• If the update was not performed correctly, or an error occurred during the update procedure, an error message appears. Turn the camera off and remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter. Repeat the procedure from step 1.

• If any other software version number is displayed or the camera does not work properly, repeat the installation procedure.

• This software update can only be used for versions ending with the letter "u" or "e.” The update will not work with software ending in any other letter.

7. Press the central button of the controller to close the screen.

8. Reset the camera using the recording-mode reset function. See page 64 in the camera manual.

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INSTALLATION

RAM-stationed programs such as anti-virus or installation-monitoring software may cause the installer to fail. Remove or disable these programs before installing DiMAGE Transfer. Reinstall or enable the software when the installation is complete.

In the example below, the hard disk is drive C. The letters designating the drives vary between computers. The software should be installed with the Administrator privilege.

1. Double click the downloaded file “dtv100e.exe” to decompress it. The installation file named “DiMAGE Transfer Installer.exe” is created. If you download two separate files, “dtv100e1.exe” and “dtv100e2.zip”, save them in the same folder and double click the “dtv100e1.exe” file; the installation file is created.

2. Double click the “DiMAGE Transfer installer.exe” file to begin installation.

3. The welcome window opens. Click “Next >” to continue.

4. The license agreement appears. If you accept the agreement, click “Yes” to continue the installation routine.

Read the entire license agreement carefully before continuing. If you do not agree to the terms, click “No” to exit the installation program.

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