9224-2776-11 H-A112 E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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, immediately contact your camera dealer. Minolta DiMAGE X digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-200 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-200 Hand strap HS-DG100 8MB SD Memory Card AV cable AVC-200 USB cable USB-500 DiMAGE software CD-ROM for DiMAGE X PDF DiMAGE Image Viewer Utility manual on CD-ROM PDF Camera manual on CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide Warranty card Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables. Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac OS logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating System. Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Power PC is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2 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 lithiumion 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. Water can corrode or damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak. · Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak. · Do not store the battery near or in metallic products. · Only use the battery specified in this camera manual. · Only use the specified charger within the voltage range specified on the charger unit. An inappropriate charger or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water. (Continued on the next page.) 3 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 store the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between -20° and 30°C (-4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85% RH. General warnings and cautions for product use. Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING · Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched. · Immediately remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. · Keep the battery, memory card, or small parts that could be swallowed away from infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed. · Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children, not to harm them with the product or parts. · Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight. · Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident. 4 · 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 electric shock. · Do not use this product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire. · When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the plug when removing it from an outlet. · Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on the AC adapter or charger cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · If these products emit a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire. · Only use the specified AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the adapter unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. · Take the product to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs are required. 5 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 memory card or battery is removed immediately after extended periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool. · Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit discharges a large amount of energy which may cause burns. · Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes contact with skin, wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a doctor. · When using the AC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical outlet. · Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged. · Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result. · Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of the units in emergencies. · Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use. 6 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. The menu navigation sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the navigation sections. The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the operation of the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided. Please store this manual in a safe place. Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................10 Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................12 Charging the lithium-ion battery ..............................................................................................12 Changing the lithium-ion battery..............................................................................................13 Battery-condition indicator .......................................................................................................14 Auto power off .........................................................................................................................14 AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................15 Attaching the hand strap .........................................................................................................15 Installing and removing a memory card ..................................................................................16 About memory cards ...............................................................................................................17 Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................18 Recording mode ...................................................................................................................................20 Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................20 Setting the camera to record images ......................................................................................20 Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................21 LCD monitor display - recording mode....................................................................................22 Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................22 Basic recording operation........................................................................................................23 Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................24 Focus range.............................................................................................................................24 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Focus signals...........................................................................................................................25 Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................25 Flash modes ............................................................................................................................26 Flash range..............................................................................................................................27 Flash signals............................................................................................................................27 Navigating the recording-mode menu .....................................................................................28 Drive modes ............................................................................................................................30 Single-frame advance .................................................................................................30 Continuous advance ...................................................................................................31 Self-timer.....................................................................................................................32 Movie recording ..........................................................................................................33 Audio recording...........................................................................................................34 Image size ...............................................................................................................................35 Image quality ...