Minolta DiMAGE Xi Instruction Manual page 22

R
ECORDING MODE
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 the continuous-
advance drive mode (p. 31). When the LCD
monitor is turned off (p. 52), it will automatically
activate for the instant playback period.
Instant playback can be activated in the custom
section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28).
When used with voice memo, the audio recording
will begin after the image is played back.
Camera notes
Images can be previewed immediately after they have been captured regardless
if instant playback is active or not. Simply continue to hold down the shutter-
release button after taking the picture to display the image on the monitor. Release
the shutter button to end the playback. This function is disabled if the monitor is
turned off or the continuous advance, movie, or the self-timer drive mode is used.
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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 custom section of the recording-
mode menu (p. 28). When the function is active, the white microphone icon is
displayed on the LCD monitor. The voice memo must be set before taking a
picture. It will remain in effect until reset. When the LCD monitor is turned off
(p. 52), it will automatically activate for the voice-memo period.
After an image is captured, a screen will
appear indicating the audio recording has
started. A bar graph (1) will display the
amount of recording time remaining. To
stop the recording, press the shutter-
release button or enter button (2). The
recording will automatically stop when
the fifteen-second limit has elapsed.
Voice memo is attached to the last image
of a continuous-advance series (p. 31).
When played back, images with voice-
memo audio tracks have a note icon
displayed with them (p. 55).
When making audio recordings, be
careful not to touch or cover the micro-
phone. The quality of the recording is
proportional to the subject to micro-
phone distance. For best results, hold
the camera approximately 20cm (8in)
from your mouth.
Microphone
2
Recording audio.
Stop
1
Remaining recording time
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