Minolta Dimage F100 - Manual (Page 6)

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ABLE OF CONTENTS
The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 14 and 38. This section of the manual
covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic camera operation for
recording, viewing, and deleting images.
The auto-recording mode section covers all the basic functions of the camera in this mode and the
multi-function recording mode. Take time to read this section before moving on to the multi-function
recording mode section. The other sections, movie recording mode, playback mode, setup mode, and
data transfer mode, can be read as needed.
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections con-
cisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the nav-
igation sections.
About this manual
Names of parts.....................................................................................................................................10
Camera body ...........................................................................................................................10
Viewfinder ................................................................................................................................12
Mode dial .................................................................................................................................12
Data panel ...............................................................................................................................13
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................14
Changing the CR-3V battery ...................................................................................................14
Installing AA batteries..............................................................................................................15
Attaching the hand strap .........................................................................................................15
Battery condition indicator .......................................................................................................16
Auto power save ......................................................................................................................16
Connecting the AC adapter (sold separately) .........................................................................16
Changing the memory card .....................................................................................................18
About memory cards........................................................................................................19
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................20
Auto-recording mode – basic operation ...............................................................................................22
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................22
Setting the camera to record images automatically ................................................................23
Using the zoom lens ................................................................................................................24
Focus range.............................................................................................................................24