Minolta Dimage 7Hi - Manual (Page 10)

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ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD
To mount the lens hood, align the rectangular
dimple on the rim of the hood with the focal-
length index on the top of the lens barrel (1).
Slide the hood onto the end of the lens and
turn it 90° clockwise until it clicks and the
circular dimple is aligned with the focal-length
index (2). When mounted correctly, the large
petals of the lens hood should be to the top
and bottom. Never force the lens hood. If it
does not fit, check its orientation. To detach
the lens hood, turn it 90° counterclockwise
and remove.
The lens hood can be reverse mounted when the
camera is not is use.
With one of the large petals to the top, slide the hood
onto the end of the lens. Turn it 90° clockwise until it
it clicks into place.
The lens hood can be attached or removed with the
lens cap on the camera. To detach the lens hood, turn
it 90° counterclockwise and remove.
The lens hood is used to control stray light from entering the lens and causing flare.
When using the camera under bright light, the use of the lens hood is recommended.
The lens hood should not be used with the built-in flash as it can cause a shadow.
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING
This section covers the preparation of the camera. This includes the changing of
batteries and memory card as well as the use of external power supplies.
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP
REMOVING THE LENS CAP
Using your thumb and index
finger, pinch the inside or
outside tabs of the lens cap to
remove. When the camera is
not in use, always replace the
lens cap.
Attach the camera strap to the strap
eyelets as shown. Always keep the
camera strap around your neck in the
event that you drop the camera.
The neck strap is made with leather.
Water may stain the strap. When the
strap is wet or in contact with light
colored material, the strap may stain
the wearers clothing.
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