Minolta Dimage X20 Instruction Manual

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Minolta Co., Ltd.

3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan

Minolta Europe GmbH

Minoltaring 11, D-30855 Langenhagen, Germany

Reparatur/Repair

Senator-Helmken-Strasse 1, D-28197 Bremen, Germany

Minolta France S.A.S.

365 Route de Saint-Germain, F-78420 Carrieres-Sur-Seine, France

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7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England

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Page 1 Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan Minolta Europe GmbH Minoltaring 11, D-30855 Langenhagen, Germany Reparatur/Repair Senator-Helmken-Strasse 1, D-28197 Bremen, Germany Minolta France S.A.S. 365 Route de Saint-Germain, F-78420 Carrieres-Sur-Seine, France Minolta (UK) Limited 7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England Minolta Austria Ges.
Page 2: Before You Begin
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. Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately contact your camera dealer.
Page 3: For Proper And Safe Use
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. WARNING Using batteries improperly can cause them to leak harmful solutions, overheat, or explode which may damage property or cause personal injury. Do not ignore the following warnings. •...
Page 4 • Use only 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. • Do not disassemble this product. Electric shock may cause injury if a high voltage circuit inside the product is touched.
Page 5 • Do not use this product in a humid environment, or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
Page 6 CAUTION • Do not use or store the product in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the product and batteries which may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid. •...
Page 7 The following marks may be found on the product: This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à...
Page 8: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 - basic operation section between pages 22 and 29, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 30 and 33.
Page 9 LCD monitor display - recording mode..................29 Playback - basic operation ........................30 Single-frame playback display....................30 Viewing images ........................31 Deleting single images ......................31 LCD monitor display - playback mode ..................32 Enlarged playback ........................33 Recording - advanced operation ......................34 LCD monitor display - advanced .....................34 Main menu navigation -recording-mode..................34 Flash modes ...........................
Page 10 Navigating the playback-mode menu ..................65 Frame-selection screen ......................68 Deleting image and audio files ....................69 Locking image and audio files ....................70 Audio caption...........................71 Copy to favorite ........................72 Rotate ............................74 Image pasting ..........................74 Slide show ..........................76 About DPOF ..........................78 Creating a DPOF print order ....................78 Ordering an index print......................79 E-mail copy..........................80 Viewing images on a television ....................81...
Page 11 Macintosh........................99 Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode ..............100 Using USB DIRECT-PRINT....................100 Notes on printing errors......................102 Navigating the USB DIRECT-PRINT menu................103 Printing DPOF files ........................103 Remote camera system requirements ..................104 Installing the remote camera driver ..................104 Connecting the remote camera .....................106 Notes on remote camera operation..................107 Appendix ..........................108...
Page 12: Names Of Parts
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. 107). Shutter-release button Main switch Lens* Flash (p.
Page 13 Recording-mode switch (p. 22) Controller Strap eyelets (p. 16) Menu button Playback button (p.30) LCD monitor* Speaker...
Page 14: Getting Up And Running
GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSERTING THE BATTERIES This digital camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries or NI-MH batteries. AA- size NI-MH batteries are recommended because of longer life. Performance varies with the brand of battery. When using NI-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment.
Page 15: Battery-Condition Indicator
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 when the camera is on.
Page 16: Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)
AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC-6L Adapter 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.
Page 17 Using strap A Turn the strap eyelet so that the strap A can pass through it.(1) Pass the small loop of strap A through the strap eyelet on the camera body (2). Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten (3).
Page 18: Installing And Removing A Memory Card
INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the flash/access 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.
Page 19: About Memory Cards
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.
Page 20: Setting The Date And Time
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set on the setup menu. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set.
Page 21 Navigating the setup menu is simple. The four-way keys of the controller move the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments. Use the right key to highlight section 3 at the top of the menu.
Page 22: Recording Mode - Basic Operation
RECORDING MODE - BASIC OPERATION This section covers basic recording operation. To prepare the camera for use, read pages 14 through 21. HANDLING THE CAMERA While using LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left.
Page 23: Using The Zoom Lens
USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera is equipped with a unique 4.8 - 14.4mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 111mm lens on a 35mm camera. The lens is operated by the controller at the back of the camera. The effect of the optical zoom is visible on the LCD monitor. To zoom in on the subject, push the up key (T) of the controller.
Page 24: Lcd Monitor Display - Basic
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - BASIC Recording mode Flash modes (p. 36) LCD monitor Image size (p. 43) Image quality (p. 43) Battery-condition indicator (p. 15) Focus frame Camera-shake warning (p. 24) Drive mode (p. 38) Frame counter (p. 44) Focus signal (p. 27) CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator...
Page 25: Basic Recording Operation
BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Turn the camera on and slide the recording-mode switch to the recording position. Place the subject within the focus frame on the LCD monitor. • T he focus-lock function (p. 26) can be used with off-center subjects. Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure.
Page 26: Focus Lock
FOCUS LOCK The focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center and outside the focus frame. Focus lock may also be used when a special focusing situation prevents the camera from focusing on the subject. This function is controlled with the shutter-release button.
Page 27: Focus Signals
FOCUS SIGNALS This digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus signal in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor indicates the focus status. The shutter can be released regardless if the camera can focus on the subject or not. Focus confirmed - the LCD monitor focus signal is white.
Page 28: Flash Signals
FLASH SIGNALS The flash mode indicator of the LCD monitor indicates the flash status, when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down. While the flash is charging, the shutter cannot be released. Flash charging - Flash mode indicator is red. Focus is locked.
Page 29: Lcd Monitor Display - Recording Mode
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - RECORDING MODE Pressing and holding the central button of the controller switches the LCD monitor display between full display and live image only. central button of the controller Live image only Full display The battery-condition and date-imprinting indicators can appear on the live image only display.
Page 30: Playback - Basic Operation
PLAYBACK - BASIC OPERATION Images can be viewed in the playback mode. This section covers the basic operation in the playback mode. The playback mode has additional functions, see page 62. To view images from the playback mode, press the playback button.
Page 31: Viewing Images
VIEWING IMAGES In the playback mode, use the left/right keys of the controller to scroll through the images on the memory card. The images can be scrolled faster by holding the left/right keys. Controller DELETING SINGLE IMAGES To delete a displayed image, use the main menu of the recording- mode.
Page 32: Lcd Monitor Display - Playback Mode
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - PLAYBACK MODE Pressing and holding the central button of the controller switches LCD monitor display between full display and image only. central button of the controller image only Full display Index display can be shown with the down key being held until the display is changed.
Page 33: Enlarged Playback
ENLARGED PLAYBACK In single-frame playback, a still image can be enlarged by up to 6X in 0.2X increments. With the image to be magnified displayed, press the up key of the controller to activate the enlarged playback mode. The degree of magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 34: Recording - Advanced Operation
RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - ADVANCED Microphone Portrait (p. 47) indicator Toning (p. 46) Digital zoom (p. 55) Image size (p. 43) Image quality (p. 43) Focus frame Drive mode (p. 38) Frame counter (p. 44) Date-imprinting indicator (p. 54) Focus signal (p.
Page 35: Flash Modes
To activate the main menu of the recording mode, press the menu button. Use the controller to highlight the desired menu Flash mode options. Press the central button to go into the selected options. Auto Press the up and down keys until Redeye the desired setting is selected.
Page 36: Flash Modes
FLASH MODES The flash can be used when taking still images. The flash mode is selected in the main menu of the recording mode (P.34). The active flash mode is displayed in the top left corner of the LCD monitor. When the camera is turned off and auto reset (p.
Page 37 Fill-flash - the flash fires with each exposure regardless of the amount of ambient light. Fill-flash can be used to reduce harsh shadows caused by strong direct light or sunshine. Flash cancel - the flash will not fire. Use flash cancel when flash photography is prohibited, natural light is desired to illuminate the subject, or the subject is beyond the flash range.
Page 38: Drive Modes
DRIVE MODES The drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Indicators indicating selected drive mode appear on the monitor. The drive mode is selected in the main menu of the recording- mode (p. 34). If auto reset (p. 52) is active, the drive mode is reset to single-frame advance when the camera is turned off.
Page 39: Self-Timer
Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer drive mode is selected in the drive mode on the main menu of the recording-mode (p. 34). With the camera on a tripod, compose the picture as described in the basic recording operation section (p.
Page 40: Continuous Advance
Continuous advance The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured while holding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can be captured at one time and the rate of capture depend on the image-quality and image-size setting.
Page 41: Multi Frame
Multi frame In multi frame, pressing the shutter release button once captures a series of nine thumbnail images and creates one image. Multi frame can be selected in the drive mode section of the recording-mode main menu (p.34). During the exposure, the indicator lamp on the front of the camera glows.
Page 42: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE White balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect is similar to selecting daylight or tungsten film, or using color compensating filters in conventional photography. One automatic and four preset white-balance setting are available with still image and movie recording.
Page 43: Image Size And Image Quality
IMAGE SIZE AND IMAGE QUALITY Changing image size affects the number of pixels in Number of pixels LCD monitor each image. The greater the image size, the larger (hor. X vert.) the file size. Choose image size based on the final 1600 1600 X 1200 use of the image - smaller images will be more...
Page 44: The Frame Counter And Memory Card Capacity
The Frame Counter and Memory Card Capacity the file size of the images. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. Approximate file sizes. Size 1600 X 1200 1280 X 960 640 X 480 Quality Fine...
Page 45: Exposure Compensation
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION The camera exposure can be adjusted to make the final picture lighter or darker by as much as ±2Ev in 1/3 increments with still image and movie recording. The exposure-compensation value will remain in effect until it has been reset.
Page 46: Toning
TONING Color and five tone settings are available with still image and movie recording. Toning controls whether an image is color or black and white as well as sepia color or red tone, blue tone, green tone. The toning can be set in the recording-mode main menu (p.34) or the in the movie recording main menu (p.60).
Page 47: Portrait
PORTRAIT In portrait, digital effects such as full soft-filter or partial over-expose can be used on the subject to get more natural skin tones. By adjusting the tone curve, the true luminousity of objects in the vicinity of the skin can be restored. Fill flash is automatically set to get the effect of the catchlight in the eye.
Page 48: Navigating The Recording-Mode Menu
NAVIGATING THE RECORDING-MODE MENU Selecting the menu icon on the main menu displays the recording-mode menu on the LCD monitor. See page 34 to navigate the main menu. Navigating the recording-mode menu is simple. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller move the cursor and change MENU settings on the menu.
Page 49 Use the zoom lever to highlight the new setting. Press the center button of the controller to select the highlighted setting. Once a setting has been selected, the cursor will return to the menu options and the new setting will be displayed. Changes can continue to be made. To return to the recording mode, press the menu button Key func.
Page 50: Customizing Key Functions
CUSTOMIZING KEY FUNCTIONS The left/right keys can be assigned for certain functions (flash mode, drive mode, white balance and exposure compensation) in the section 1 of the recording-mode menu. The default setting is off. All of these functions affect the movie-recording mode except for the drive mode and flash mode.
Page 51: Camera Sensitivity - Iso
CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Four camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400; the numerical values are based on an ISO equivalent. ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Sensitivity can be changed in the section 1 of the recording-mode menu.
Page 52: Auto Reset
AUTO RESET When auto reset is active, the following functions return to their program setting when the camera is turned off. Auto reset is initially on. This function can be turned off in the section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p. 48). Flash mode (p.
Page 53: Voice Memo
VOICE MEMO Voice memo allows an audio track up to fifteen second to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated in the section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p. 53). When the function is active, the microphone indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Page 54: Date Imprinting
DATE IMPRINTING The date and time of recording can be printed directly on the image. The imprinting function must be activated before the image is taken. Once activated, the date will continue to be imprinted until the function is reset; a yellow bar is displayed behind the frame counter on the monitor to indicate the imprinting function is active.
Page 55: Digital Zoom
DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom is activated in the section 2 of the recording-mode menu (p. 48). The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4X in 0.1X increments. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set image size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom;...
Page 56: Instant Playback
INSTANT PLAYBACK After a still image is captured, it can be displayed on the monitor for two seconds before being saved. Instant playback shows the last frame in the series when used with continuous-advance drive mode (p. 56). Instant playback can be activated in the section 2 of the recording-mode menu (p.

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