MINOLTA Dimage Pic Instruction Manual
Digital Camera
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Camera Instruction Manual
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
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Thank you for purchasing the Minolta Dimâge-Pic. The Dimâge-Pic is
a compact digital camera that uses Flash Memory to store images
quickly and easily. The Dimâge-Pic lets you:
• Store as many as 64 images in the camera.
• Frame your scene in a 1.8 inch, color LCD monitor.
• Playback your images on the camera’s LCD monitor or your
television set.
• Use the built-in flash in Automatic mode, so it fires when necessary.
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed.
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product
near young children.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from
young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is
swallowed.
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which
the interior is exposed.
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not walk while looking at the monitor.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high
voltage circuit inside the camera is touched.
Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs
are required.
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
WARNING
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the video and serial cables.
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.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
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For Proper and Safe Use........................................................1
Introduction.............................................................................2
Names of Parts.......................................................................4
BEFORE RECORDING
Inserting the Batteries .............................................................7
Attaching the Hand Strap .......................................................8
RECORDING IMAGES
Basic Recording......................................................................10
Changing the Display..............................................................12
Using the Flash .......................................................................13
Self-timer.................................................................................14
PLAY MODE
Playback on the Camera........................................................16
Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness..........................................17
Playback on the Television.....................................................18
Erasing a Single Image ..........................................................20
Erasing All the Images............................................................22
Handling Precautions..............................................................24
Care and Storage ...................................................................26
Technical Details .....................................................................27
For Owners of the AC Adapter ...............................................28
Please take the time to read through this instruction manual, for it
contains information that is important for the proper and safe use and
care of your camera.
This manual contains information regarding products introduced
before September, 1997. 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 you begin. If some parts are
missing, contact your camera dealer or a Minolta Service Facility.
• Dimâge-Pic Digital Camera • Serial Cable SC-P1W for Windows
• Video Cable VC-P1 • Serial Cable SC-P1M for Macintosh
• Camera Case CC-P1 • Hand Strap HS-P1
• Warranty/Product & Software Registration Card
• Dimâge-Pic Image Control Software CD-ROM
Data saved in flash memory in the camera may be irrecoverably lost or
damaged for unexpected reasons (static electricity, electric noise, a
camera error, or other malfunctions). Back-up the data recorded in the
camera. To transfer the images to your computer, see the appropriate
software instruction manual.
Minolta is not responsible if data stored in the camera is irretrievably lost
or damaged.
NAMES OF PARTS
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Focus-mode switch (10)
Display button (12)
Erase button (20, 22)
Flash/– button (13, 16)
Self-timer/+ button (14, 16)
Main switch (10)
Shutter-release
button (10)
Built-in flash (13)
*Self-timer lamp (14, 10)
*Flash sensor
*Lens
Record/Play switch (10, 16)
LCD monitor
LCD brightness control dial (17)
Tripod socket
Battery-chamber cover (7)
Strap eyelet (8)
Frame counter (12)
Low-battery warning (7)
Self-timer icon (12, 14)
Flash-mode
indicator (12, 13)
*Do not touch.
For information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown in parenthesis.
BODY - FRONT
Terminal cover
INSIDE TERMINAL COVER
Video out terminal (18)
AC-Adapter terminal (29)
Digital out terminal
BODY - BACK
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY
INSERTING THE BATTERIES
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BEFORE
RECORDING
This camera requires 4 AAalkaline or Ni-Cd batteries.
1.Push and slide the batterychamber cover in the direction
indicated.
2.Insert the batteries as
indicated in the diagram.
• There are also indicators inside the
battery-chamber cover.
3.Close the battery-chamber
cover.
When battery power is low, will appear in the
LCD monitor. Replace all 4 batteries or use the
Minolta AC Adapter A15D2 (sold separately).
✎To save power, the camera shuts off automatically if it is not used for 2
minutes. To restart the camera, press the main switch to turn the camera on.
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RECORDING
IMAGES
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP
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1.Insert the smaller
strap loop through the
strap eyelet.
2.Thread the other end
of the strap through
the small loop.
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