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9224-2776-11 H-A112
E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all the features of your new digital camera. This manual contains information regarding products introduced before February, 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,
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE NP-200 Lithium-ion batteries The DiMAGE X operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium- ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery. DANGER • Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery. • Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F). • Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Wa
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE WARNING •Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal; always follow local regulations for battery disposal. • Only use the battery specified in this manual. • If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and discontinue charging immediately. • Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between 0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85% RH. Only sto
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• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an accident. • Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate these products with wet hands. If liquid enters this product, immediately remove the battery or unplug the power cord, and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or elec- tric shock. • Do not use this product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE CAUTION • Do not use or store these product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. • If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product. • The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns. •Burns may result if the mem
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL The getting up and running section covers how to prepare the camera for use. It contains important information about power supplies and memory cards. The basic operation of this camera is covered in the recording-mode section between pages 20 and 29, and the playback-mode section between pages 50 and 56. Read the data-transfer mode section in its entirety before connecting the camera to a computer. Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Focus signals...........................................................................................................................25 Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................25 Flash modes............................................................................................................................26 Flash range.............................................................
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Audio captioning......................................................................................................................57 Deleting image and audio files ................................................................................................58 Locking image and audio files.................................................................................................59 About DPOF .............................................................................................
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NAMES OF PARTS * This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual (p. 82). Flash (p. 26) Main switch Self-timer lamp (p. 32) Shutter-release button Viewfinder window* Microphone Lens* DC terminal (p. 15) Strap eyelet (p. 15) Tripod socket (Located on the bottom of the body.) Battery/Card chamber door (p. 13, 16) 10
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Viewfinder* Indicator lamp (p. 81) Left key Right key Zoom lever (p. 21) Mode switch Recording mode (p. 20) Playback mode (p. 50) LCD monitor* Speaker Enter button Menu button Flash-mode button (p. 26) Display button (p. 48, 52) AV-out-terminal/USB-port cover 11
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING GETTING UP AND RUNNING This section covers how to prepare your camera for use. Details on the use and installation of the battery and memory card are given as well as how to attach the hand strap and optional AC adapter. Charging the lithium-ion battery Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the sup- plied battery charger. T
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Changing the lithium-ion battery This digital camera uses one NP-200 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should be turned off. 2 Slide the battery-chamber door toward the bottom of the camera to release the safety catch (1). Open the door (2). 4 1 Move the battery latch towards the back of the camera to insert the battery (3). Slide the battery into the battery cham- ber (4) with the batt
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING Battery-condition indicator This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD monitor. The icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery icon - the battery is fully charged. This icon is displayed for three seconds when the camera is switched on or switched between the recording or playback mode. Half-full-battery icon - the battery is partially charged. This icon is displayed for three seconds. The LCD
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AC adapter (sold separately) Do not change the power supply while the camera is on. Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered from a 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-4 is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, and AC-5 is for use in all other areas. 1 Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter int
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING Installing and removing a memory card Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not orange and blinking before changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost. An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will appear on the LCD monitor; the shutter can 2 still be released. 3 Slide the battery-chamber door toward the bottom of
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About memory cards The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like deletion may take longer. The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent image Write- data from being deleted. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the protect card, the data will be protected. However, when the card is protect- sw
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING Setting the date and time After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of record- ing. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the language, refer to page 76. Turn the camera on by pressing the main 1 switch near the shutter-release button (1). 4 Slide the mode switch to the playback posi- tion (2).
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Press the menu button to activate the play- Basic Setup 1 Setup 2 back menu. LCD brightness - Power off 3 min. Use the right key to highlight the setup 1 tab at the top of the menu. Audio signals On Date/Time set - Use the zoom lever to highlight the Date format YYYY/MM/DD date/time-set menu option. Playback menu: setup 1 section Press the right key. “Enter” will appear on the right side of the menu. Press the enter button to display the date/time setting Date/Time set screen. Use the left and r
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RECORDING MODE RECORDING MODE This section covers the basic recording operation as well as advanced recording functions. To start using the camera, read pages 20 through 29. Many of the recording functions are controlled with menus. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation section. Handling the camera While using the viewfinder or LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while suppo
