Konica-minolta DiMAGE X Manuel d'utilisateur

INSTRUCTION MANUALE9224-2776-11 H-A112

10NAMES OF PARTS* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfacesclean. Please read the care and storag

11AV-out-terminal/USB-port cover Viewfinder* Indicator lamp (p. 81)Mode switch Left key Right key Zoom lever (p. 21)LCD monitor* Display button (p. 48

12GETTING UP AND RUNNINGGETTING UP AND RUNNINGThis section covers how to prepare your camera for use. Details on the use and installation of thebatter

Changing the lithium-ion batteryTo remove the battery, move the latch towards the backof the camera until the battery is released (5). Pull thebatter

14GETTING UP AND RUNNINGBattery-condition indicatorFull-battery icon - the battery is fully charged. This icon is displayed for threeseconds when the

15AC adapter (sold separately)The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered from ahousehold outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when t

16GETTING UP AND RUNNINGInstalling and removing a memory cardInsert the memory card all the way into the card slot and thenrelease (3). The card shoul

The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SDMemory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to t

18GETTING UP AND RUNNINGSetting the date and timeAfter initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the camera’s clock and calendarmust

Press the menu button to activate the play-back menu.Use the right key to highlight the setup 1tab at the top of the menu.Use the zoom lever to highli

2BEFORE YOU BEGINThank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this instructionmanual so you can enjoy all the f

20RECORDING MODERECORDING MODEThis section covers the basic recording operation as well as advanced recording functions. To startusing the camera, rea

21Using the zoom lensThis camera is equipped with a unique 5.7 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 111mmlens on a 35mm camera. The lens

22RECORDING MODELCD monitor display - recording modeIf the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand heldsafely, the camera-sh

23Basic recording operationPress the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focusand exposure.• The focus signals (p. 25) on the monitor

24RECORDING MODEFocus lockThe focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center andoutside the focus frame. F

25Focus signalsSpecial focusing situationsThis digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus icon in the lower right cor-ner of

26RECORDING MODEAutoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions. Red-eye reduction - the flash fires multiple bursts bef

0.25m ~ 2.3m (0.8 ft. ~ 7.5 ft.)27Flash rangeThe camera automatically controls the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must bewithin th

Basic Custom Setup 1Drive modeImage sizeQualityWhite balanceSingle1600X1200StandardAutoCamera operations and recording functions are controlled on the

29Refer to the following sections for details onthe menu options and their settings. The setup1 section can be accessed from both therecording-mode an

3FOR PROPER AND SAFE USEDANGERNP-200 Lithium-ion batteries• Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.• Do not expose the battery to fi

30RECORDING MODEThe drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Icons indicating the selecteddrive mode appear on the monitor. The dr

The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured whileholding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can

Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approxi-mately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is press

The movie-recording drive mode is selected in the basic section of the recording-modemenu (p. 28). Movie clips up to approximately thirty-five seconds

Ninety seconds of audio can be recorded without an image. The audio-recording drivemode is selected in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p

Changing image size affects the number of pixels ineach image. The greater the image size, the largerthe file size. Choose image size based on the fin

36RECORDING MODEImage qualityS. FINFINESTDECONEconomy - the smallest file sizes.LCD monitordisplaySuper fine - the highest-quality image.Fine - high-q

The number of images thatcan be stored on a memorycard is determined by thesize and type of card andthe file size of the images.The actual file size i

38RECORDING MODEWhite balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect issimilar to selecting daylight o

39Preset white balanceFluorescent - for fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes.Preset white-balance settings

4FOR PROPER AND SAFE USEWARNINGGeneral warnings and cautions for product use.WARNING•Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuit

40RECORDING MODEDigital zoomAssisting the optical zoom is a four-step 2X digital zoom. The digital zoom is activated in the customsection of the recor

41Instant playbackAfter a still image is captured, it can be displayed on themonitor for two seconds before being saved. Instantplayback shows the las

Voice memo allows an audio track up to fifteen seconds to be recorded with a still image.The function is activated in the custom section of the record

43Folder nameAll recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder namescome in two formats: standard and date. Standard folders have a

44RECORDING MODELCD brightnessThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in elevenlevels. After selecting the LCD brightness option andpressing the

45Setting the date and timeIt is important to accurately set the clock. When a recording is made, the date and time of therecording are saved with the

Use the left and right keys (1) to adjust theexposure-compensation value.• The LCD monitor will display the exposure-compensation icon and value.• Cha

Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain subjects. Exposurecompensation can be used in these situations. For example, a very brigh

48RECORDING MODEThe display-information button controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to the nextposition each time the button is presse

Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. This guide is an introduction to some basic photographicprinciples.The zoom lens does not only affect how larg

5• 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 environmen

50PLAYBACK MODEPLAYBACK MODESingle-frame playback displayThis section details how to view and edit images on the camera. Basic operation of the playba

51Playing back still images, movieclips, and audio recordings issimple. Slide the mode switch tothe playback position (1) and usethe left and right ke

52PLAYBACK MODEFull displayIn index playback, the left and right keys, and zoom lever moves the yellow border around the indexthumbnails. When the ima

53Enlarged playbackWith the image to be magnified displayed, press the zoom lever up to activatethe enlarged playback mode.• The degree of magnificati

When the desired menu section is displayed, use the zoom lever to scroll through themenu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be chang

55Refer to the following sections for descriptionsof the menu options and settings.Setup 1LCD brightnessEnter3 minutes5 minutes30 minutesOn/OffEnterYY

56PLAYBACK MODEFrame-selection screenWhen a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame selection screen will appear. Thisscreen allows mul

Press the enter button (1) to start recording.• If an audio track is already attached to the image file, aconfirmation screen will appear. Choosing an

58PLAYBACK MODESingle, multiple, or all image or audio files on the memory card can be deleted with theplayback-mode menu. Before a file is deleted, a

59Single, multiple, or all image or audio files on the memory card can be locked. A lockedfile cannot be erased by a playback menu delete function. Im

6FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE• Do not use or store these product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment ortrunk of a car. It may damag

60PLAYBACK MODEThe print menu option is used to set an order for standard prints from still images on thememory card. Single, multiple, or all images

61When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting the number ofcopies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can

62PLAYBACK MODEFormatting memory cardsWhen a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased. The formatting function is used to erase all da

View images as described in the playbacksection.Insert the AV cable into the camera’s AV-out / USB terminal.Plug the other end of the AV cable into th

64DATA-TRANSFER MODEDATA-TRANSFER MODEUsers with Windows 98 or 98 second edition will need to install the driver software on the includedDiMAGE softwa

365Connecting the camera to a computerStart up the computer. • The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.Insert the memory card into

When the camera is properly connected, a drive icon willappear on the computer. When using Windows XP, theremovable-disk window will be displayed. 66D

67Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SEThe driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can beinstalled man

68DATA-TRANSFER MODEChoose the recommended search for a suitabledriver. Click “Next.”Choose to specify the location of the driver. Thebrowse window ca

69The add new hardware wizard will confirm thelocation of the driver. Click “Next” to install thedriver in the system.• One of three drivers may be lo

7TABLE OF CONTENTSNames of parts ...

70DATA-TRANSFER MODEConnecting to Mac OS 8.6To access this camera with a computer with Mac OS 8.6, the USB storage support 1.3.5.smi must beinstalled

1.Disconnect the USB cable.2.Turn off the camera.3.Change the memory card.4.Reconnect the USB cable.5.Turn on the camera to remake theUSB connection.7

PICT0001.THM72DATA-TRANSFER MODEImage-file names begin with “PICT” followedby a four-digit file number and a tif, jpg, mov,or thm extension. Voice-mem

73Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer. Do not change the nameof a file on the card or add a date to the card with a

Click on the small window to stop thedevice. The safe-to-remove-hardwarewindow will appear. Close the windowand then disconnect the USB cableand turn

75On the unplug-or-eject-hardware window,the hardware devices to be stopped willbe displayed. Highlight the device byclicking on it then click “Stop.”

76SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGEPress the menu button to active the playback menu.Use the right key to highlight the setup 2 tab at thetop of the menu.Use

77APPENDIXProblem Symptom Cause SolutionThe camerawill not work.Nothing dis-played on thethe monitor.The battery is dead.The auto-power-off func-tion

78TROUBLESHOOTINGPictures arenot sharp.Focus signalis red and theviewfinderindicator lampis green andblinking quick-ly.Subject is too close.Make sure

79APPENDIXIf the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or unplug andreconnect the AC adapter. Always turn t

8Focus signals...25Special foc

80TROUBLESHOOTINGThe indicator lamp next to the viewfinder can be used to diagnose cameraoperations. The lamp colors change between green, red, and or

81APPENDIX1.Insert a memory card in the camera and connect it to the computer with the USB cable.Other devices must not be connected to the computer d

82CARE AND STORAGECamera care• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.•Turn off the camera when transporting.• This camera is neither waterproof

83• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If thecamera or lens comes in contact with sand,

84CARE AND STORAGE• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and recharge the battery.• Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss i

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interfer

86TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSNumber of effective pixels: 1.96 million CCD: 1/2.7-type interline complementary-color CCD with atotal of 2.11 million pixel

87Battery performance (recording): Approximately 120 frames: based on Minolta’s stan-dard test method: NP-200 lithium-ion battery, LCDmonitor on, full

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