Konica Minolta DINAX MAXXUM 7D User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2EXAMPLES
COLOR MODE
Below are examples of the Natural and Natural Plus color modes. The color mode is set
in section 1 of the recording menu (p. 64). For more on color modes see page 68.
Natural Natural Plus

Thank you for purchasing this Konica Minolta digital camera. Please take the time to read
through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new camera.
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
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. Maxxum. Dynax. and DiMAGE are
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respective owners.
Maxxum/Dynax digital camera
Lithium-ion battery NP-400
Lithium-ion battery charger BC-400
Wide Strap WS-4
Video Cable VC-500
USB Cable USB-2
LCD Monitor Protection Panel MPP-100
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
DiMAGE Viewer instruction manual
Camera instruction manual
Warranty card
This product is designed to work with accessories manufactured and distributed by
Konica Minolta. Using accessories or equipment not endorsed by Konica Minolta may
result in unsatisfactory performance or damage to the product and its accessories.
Only use the battery specified in this manual that are manufactured and distributed by
Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage
the product and may cause fire.
This manual contains information on products and accessories available at the time of
printing. To obtain compatibility information on products not contained in this manual,
contact a Konica Minolta service facility.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
4FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
NP-400 LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
This camera operates on a 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 inter-
nal 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. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury
through fire or electric 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.
WARNING
• Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal;
always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
• If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and
discontinue charging immediately.

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GENERAL PRODUCT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING
• Only use the battery specified in this manual.
• Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the
unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or
electric shock.
• Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed.An inap-
propriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high
voltage circuit inside the product is touched.
• Immediately remove the battery 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 the battery, memory card, 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 blind-
ness 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 look at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder or lens. It may dam-
age your eyesight or cause blindness.
Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital
camera and its accessories.

6FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
• Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If
liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, 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 these products 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 these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may
cause an explosion or fire.
• When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the
plug when removing it from an outlet.
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on theAC adapter or charg-
er cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately
remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with
use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.
• Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required.
• Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

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CAUTION
• Do not point a photographic lens directly at the sun. If sunlight is focused on an inflam-
mable surface, a fire may result. Replace the lens cap when the lens is not in use.
• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove
compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which
may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
• If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.
• The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care
should be taken to avoid burns.
• Burns may result if the memory card or battery is 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 dis-
charges 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.
• When using theAC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical out-
let.
• Do not use electronic transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these
devices may cause a fire or damage the product.
• Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged.
• Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result.
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of
the units in emergencies.
• Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.

8TABLE OF CONTENTS
Color mode ....................................................................................................................2
Before you begin..............................................................................................................3
For proper and safe use...................................................................................................4
Names of parts...............................................................................................................14
Camera body.......................................................................................................14
Recording mode display......................................................................................16
Viewfinder............................................................................................................17
Getting up and running..................................................................................................18
Attaching the camera strap.................................................................................18
Attaching a lens ..................................................................................................19
Removing a lens..................................................................................................19
Diopter adjustment..............................................................................................20
Installing the monitor protection panel ................................................................20
Charging the battery............................................................................................21
Installing and changing the battery .....................................................................22
Battery condition indicator...................................................................................23
Auto power save..................................................................................................23
Inserting and changing a memory card...............................................................24
Turning on the camera........................................................................................25
Setting the date and time....................................................................................26
Basic recording...............................................................................................................27
Setting the camera to record images automatically............................................27
Handling the camera...........................................................................................27
Basic recording display .......................................................................................27
Basic recording operation....................................................................................28
Focus signals ......................................................................................................29
Special focusing situations..................................................................................29
Focus lock...........................................................................................................30
Camera-shake warning.......................................................................................30
Using the built-in flash.........................................................................................31
Anti-Shake system ..............................................................................................32
Display button......................................................................................................33
Basic playback ...............................................................................................................34
Viewing images ...................................................................................................34
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Rotating images ..................................................................................................35
Histogram display................................................................................................35
Deleting single images........................................................................................36
Changing the playback display ...........................................................................37
Enlarged playback...............................................................................................38
Advanced recording .......................................................................................................39
Exposure-mode dial ............................................................................................39
Program - P.........................................................................................................40
Full -auto program...............................................................................................40
Program shift - PA/PS..........................................................................................41
Aperture priority - A .............................................................................................42
Shutter priority - S...............................................................................................43
Manual exposure - M ..........................................................................................44
Bulb exposures.........................................................................................45
Attaching a remote cord (optional)......................................................................45
Exposure lock - AEL button.................................................................................46
About slow sync. .................................................................................................47
Exposure and flash compensation......................................................................48
Metering modes...................................................................................................50
Camera sensitivity - ISO .....................................................................................51
Focus-mode dial..................................................................................................52
AF / MF button ....................................................................................................53
Depth-of-field preview .........................................................................................53
Focus-area switch...............................................................................................54
Spot AF.....................................................................................................54
Focus-area selection................................................................................55
Drive modes........................................................................................................56
Frames-remaining counter..................................................................................56
Continuous-advance notes..................................................................................57
Self-timer notes...................................................................................................57
Bracketing notes..................................................................................................58
Attaching the eyepiece cap.................................................................................59
Optional viewfinder accessories..........................................................................59
White balance......................................................................................................60
Preset white balance................................................................................60
Custom white balance..............................................................................61

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Color temperature ....................................................................................62
Memory - storing camera settings.......................................................................63
Recording menu.............................................................................................................64
Navigating the recording menu...........................................................................64
Image size and image quality..............................................................................66
Color mode..........................................................................................................68
About Adobe RGB...............................................................................................68
Digital Effects (FX) Control..................................................................................69
Recording mode reset.........................................................................................70
Bracketing setup..................................................................................................70
Bracketing order..................................................................................................70
Flash modes........................................................................................................71
Wireless/Remote flash ........................................................................................72
Wireless/Remote camera and flash ranges........................................................74
Flash control........................................................................................................75
Manual flash and power ratio..............................................................................76
Instant playback ..................................................................................................77
Noise reduction ...................................................................................................77
Interval.................................................................................................................78
A short guide to photography.........................................................................................80
Light sources and color.......................................................................................81
What is an Ev?....................................................................................................81
Playback menu...............................................................................................................82
Navigating the playback menu............................................................................82
Frame-selection screen.......................................................................................83
Delete..................................................................................................................84
Format.................................................................................................................85
View folder...........................................................................................................85
Lock ..................................................................................................................86
Index playback format.........................................................................................87
Slide Show ..........................................................................................................88
About DPOF........................................................................................................88
DPOF setup.........................................................................................................89
Date imprint.........................................................................................................90
Index print............................................................................................................90
Cancel print.........................................................................................................90