Table Of Contents - Minolta Dimage X20 Instruction Manual

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 opera-
tion section between pages 30 and 33. 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 con-
cisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the nav-
igation 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.....................................................................................................................................12
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................14
Inserting the battery ................................................................................................................14
Battery-condition indicator .......................................................................................................15
Auto power off..........................................................................................................................15
AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................16
Attaching the strap...................................................................................................................16
Installing and removing a memory card ..................................................................................18
About memory cards ...............................................................................................................19
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................20
Recording Mode - basic operation .......................................................................................................22
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................22
Setting the camera to record images ......................................................................................22
Using the zoom lens ................................................................................................................23
LCD monitor display - basic ....................................................................................................24
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................24
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................25
Focus lock................................................................................................................................26
Focus range.............................................................................................................................26
Focus signals...........................................................................................................................27
Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................27
Flash signals............................................................................................................................28
Flash range - Automatic operation ..........................................................................................28
LCD monitor display - recording mode....................................................................................29
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