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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 May, 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.

Minolta DiMAGE F100 digital camera
CR-V3 battery
Hand strap HS-DG100
16MB SD Memory Card
AV cable AVC-200
USB cable USB-500
DiMAGE software CD-ROM
Camera manual
Warranty card

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EFORE YOU BEGIN

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

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OR PROPER AND SAFE USE

• 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.

Summary of Contents for DiMAGE F100

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL E...

Page 2: ...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 batt...

Page 3: ...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 fir...

Page 4: ...recording mode 33 Flash signals 33 Camera shake warning 33 Quick View 34 Quick View display 35 Deleting images in Quick View 35 Enlarged playback 36 Other Quick View features 37 Navigating the auto r...

Page 5: ...w 88 About DPOF 90 Creating a DPOF print order 90 Ordering an index print 91 Copy and E mail Copy 92 Viewing images on a television 94 Setup mode controlling the camera s operation 95 Navigating the s...

Page 6: ...f timer Remote control lamp p 42 Flash p 32 Digital subject program button p 29 Strap eyelet p 15 Viewfinder p 12 LCD monitor Menu button Flash mode Information button p 32 78 Power Access lamp When t...

Page 7: ...48 76 87 Exposure mode indicators p 58 Because the optical viewfinder and the lens are slightly separated the image seen through one is not exactly the same as the other this is called parallax Paral...

Page 8: ...opriate charger Installing AA batteries Install the AA batteries as shown in the diagram make sure the positive and negative battery terminals are oriented correctly Open the battery chamber door by s...

Page 9: ...y power is low If the data panel and monitor are blank the battery may be dead or installed incorrectly The AC 6 Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet The AC Adap...

Page 10: ...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 cannot be formatted A card is formatted in the ba...

Page 11: ...region the menu language may also have to be set To change the language see the camera notes on the following page Turn the mode dial on the top of the camera to the setup position The camera will tur...

Page 12: ...Fixed Can be changed Can be adjusted Fixed Fixed Fixed Single frame advance Changes to the flash mode or exposure compensation will be reset when the mode dial is turned to another position While usi...

Page 13: ...The auto recording mode uses advanced technology to make beautiful photography as effortless as possible Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection optimizes exposure color and image processing sett...

Page 14: ...5 ft In this case focus lock with Focus Area Selection can be used p 50 51 AUTO RECORDING MODE Focus signals Special focusing situations Press the shutter release button all the way down 2 to take th...

Page 15: ...2 can be changed and the exposure can be altered using the exposure compensation function p 52 In extreme lighting conditions changes in exposure compensation may not produce the intended results in t...

Page 16: ...scenery Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection activates this mode when recording the broad expanse of a landscape SPORTS ACTION optimized to stop action Automatic Digital Subject Program Select...

Page 17: ...nge flash lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of the flash When the lamp blinks quickly the flash is charging and the shutter will not release The lamp goes out when the flash is charged...

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