For Proper And Safe Use; Before You Begin - Minolta 3D 1500 Manual

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.
WARNING
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.
• Do not subject batteries to fire or high temperatures.
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, or ages.
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children.
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact
a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.
Do not walk while looking at the monitor.
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the
camera is touched.
Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required.
CAUTION
The heat of the camera rises with extended periods of use. Use caution when
handling the camera or removing the batteries and compact flash card.
The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or Auto Power Off is activated.
Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may cause injury.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Check the packing list before you begin. If some parts are missing, contact your
camera dealer or a Minolta Service Facility listed on the back cover of this manual.
• Minolta 3D 1500 camera (x 1)
• Camera Bracket CB-3D1 (x 1)
• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x 8)
• AC Adapter (x 1)
• Quest ® 8 HOUR NiMH BATTERY CHARGER and NiMH BATTERIES
Quest AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries (x 4)
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Size AA & size AAA NiMH battery charger (x 1)
• Video Cable VC-EX1 (x 1)
• CD-ROM (x 1)
MetaFlash™ Studio for Windows
MetaStream™ Viewer Plug-in (Web browser Plug-in)
MetaFlash™ Studio User Guide (PDF file)
Adobe Acrobat™ Reader 4.0 Installer
• Floppy Disk (x 1)
Calibration File
Script file for reading the number of MetaFlash fired (GETSCNT.CSM)
• LexarMedia JumpShot ® USB connection kit
32MB USB-enabled CompactFlash card (x 1)
JumpShot USB cable (x 1)
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• Documentation
Camera Instruction Manual (this manual) (x 1)
Dimâge EX Camera Instruction Manual (x 1)
Dimâge EX Version 2 Guide (x 1)
Warranty (x 1)
[IMPORTANT] About the Calibration File
The attached floppy disk contains a calibration file. The data in this file is
required to generate 3D images for MetaFlash Studio from the image data
which is taken with the 3D 1500 camera. You could generate no 3D image
without this data.
The calibration file is unique to each 3D 1500 camera. You can not use it for
another 3D 1500 camera You can not use the calibration file for another 3D
1500 camera with your 3D 1500 camera, either.
Exercise adequate care when handling or storing the floppy disk so that the
calibration file on the floppy disk may not be lost or corrupted. Be sure to take a
backup copy of the floppy disk in case it is lost or damaged. It is recommended
that, whenever possible, the data on the floppy disk be saved on two or more
storage media such as another floppy disk, hard disk, and Zip disk.
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