Minolta DiMAGE S404, Instruction Manual

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ETTING UP AND RUNNING
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
CHANGING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD
The AC Adapter allows the camera to be powered from an electrical household outlet.
The AC Adapter is recommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or
during periods of heavy use. AC Adapter model AC-1L is for use in North America,
Japan, and Taiwan and AC-2L is for use in all other areas.
The External High-power Battery Pack Kit EBP-100 is a portable source of power for
the camera. The kit contains a high-power lithium-ion battery, holder, and charger. The
battery and charger are also available separately. This battery pack will significantly
extend the operating time of the camera.
Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter or battery
pack into the DC terminal.
• Always remove exhausted batteries before
connecting an external power supply. Always wait
thirty seconds between removing the old batteries
and plugging in the external power source.
Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
Do not change the power supply while the camera is on.
Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies.
Remove the DC terminal cover from the left.
• The cover is attached to the body to prevent loss.
A type I CompactFlash card must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has
not been inserted, a no-card warning will automatically be displayed on the monitor and
three dashes (– – –) will be displayed on the data-panel frame counter. For
CompactFlash card care and storage, see page 109.
Slide the card-slot door release down to open the card-slot door (1).
Insert the CompactFlash card into the card slot until the card-eject lever pops out (3).
• Insert the card so the face is toward the front of the camera. Always push the card in straight,
never at an angle. Never force the card. If the card does not fit, check that it is orientated
correctly.
Close the card-slot door (4).
To eject a CompactFlash card, press the card-eject lever (2). The card can now be
pulled out.
• Take care when removing the card as it becomes hot with use.
If the card-not-recognized message appears, the inserted card in the camera may need
to be formatted. A card used 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 can be formatted in the basic section of
the setup menu (p. 84). When a card is formatted, all the data on the card is perma-
nently erased.
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Always turn off the camera and confirm the access lamp is not lit before inserting or
removing a CompactFlash card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost.
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