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Minolta Dimage X20 Instruction Manual

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9222-2787-11 P-A306 ME-0306

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2787-11 P-A306 ME-0306...

  • Page 2: 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 Conformité Européenne (European Conformity). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Digital Camera: Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • 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 opera- tion section between pages 30 and 33.
  • Page 9 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 Playback - advanced operation ...62 Playing back voice memos and audio captions...62 Playing back movies ...63 Main menu navigation - playback-mode...64 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...
  • Page 11 Data-transfer mode...89 System requirements...89 Connecting the camera to a computer ...90 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE...92 Automatic installation ...92 Manual installation ...93 QuickTime system requirements ...95 Auto power off - data-transfer mode...95 Memory card folder organization...96 Disconnecting the camera from the computer ...98 Windows 98 and 98SE ...98 Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP...98 Macintosh...99...

  • 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). Flash (p. 28) AV-out-terminal/ USB-port Card slot DC terminal (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 BATTERY This digital camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries or NI-MH batteries, but recharge- able NI-MH batteries are recommended because of longer life. When using NI-MH batter- ies, 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. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (1).
  • Page 17 Using strap A Turn the strap eyelet so that 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. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning will appear on the LCD monitor;...

  • 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. The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to prevent image data from being deleted.

  • 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. To change the language, see the camera notes on the following page.
  • 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 adjust- ments. Date/Time set Date format YYYY/MM/DD Video output NTSC Transfer mode Date storage...

  • 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 HANDLING THE CAMERA While using LCD monitor, grip the camera firmly with your right hand while supporting the camera body with your left. Keep your elbows at your side and your feet shoulder-width apart to hold the camera steadily.

  • 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.

  • Page 24: Lcd Monitor Display - Basic

    LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - BASIC CAMERA-SHAKE WARNING If the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand held safely, the camera-shake warning indicator will appear on the monitor. Camera shake is slight blurring caused by subtle hand motion and is more pronounced at the telephoto position of the lens than at the wide-angle position.

  • Page 25: Basic Recording Operation

    BASIC RECORDING OPERATION Turn the camera on and slide the recording-mode switch to the recording position. Press the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focus and exposure. • The focus signals (p. 27) on the monitor will confirm that the image is in focus.

  • 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. FOCUS RANGE The focus range is 10cm (0.3ft.) to infinity.

  • 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 of whether the camera can focus on the subject or not.

  • 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 ready - Flash mode indicator When the LCD monitor displays live image only, a red flash mode indicator will appear on the LCD monitor to indicate the flash is charging, when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down.

  • 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. When auto reset is active, the LCD monitor will be reset to the full display when the camera is turned off.

  • 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. SINGLE-FRAME PLAYBACK DISPLAY Mode indicator Time of recording Date of recording Audio-track indicator Lock indicator (p.

  • Page 31: Viewing Images

    VIEWING IMAGES DELETING SINGLE IMAGES To delete a displayed image, use the main menu of the recording-mode. Press the menu button to display the main menu on the LCD monitor, then use the controller to select the delete icon. Press the central button of the controller and a confirmation screen will appear.

  • 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. Index playback LAYBACK BASIC OPERATION image only Full display Index display can be shown by holding the down key 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 mon- itor.

  • Page 34: Recording - Advanced Operation

    RECORDING - ADVANCED OPERATION LCD MONITOR DISPLAY - ADVANCED Microphone Portrait (p. 47) indicator Exposure compensation Camera-sensitivity display (p. 51) White balance (p. 42) Flash modes (p. 36) MAIN MENU NAVIGATION - RECORDING-MODE When the menu button is pressed, the main menu appears on the LCD monitor and the basic menu options can be set.
  • Page 35 To activate the main menu of the recording menu, press the menu button. Use the controller to highlight the desired menu options. Press the central button to go into the selected options. Press the up and down keys until the desired setting is selected.

  • Page 36: Flash Modes

    FLASH MODES Auto Redeye Fill flash Cancel Night Port. Autoflash Autoflash with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Flash cancel Night portrait ECORDING ADVANCED OPERATION is active, the flash mode is reset to autoflash with red-eye reduc- tion if this mode was last set, if not the mode will be reset to aut- oflash.
  • Page 37 Fill-flash - the flash fires with each expo- sure 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 Single-frame advance - to take a single image each time the shutter-release button is pressed. This is the camera’s default setting. Self-timer - to delay the release of the shutter (p. 39). Used for self-portraits. Continuous advance - to take multiple images when the shutter-release button is pressed and held (p.

  • Page 39: Self-Timer

    Self-timer Used for self-portraits, the self-timer will delay the release of the shutter for approximate- ly 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. With the image-size setting of 1600 X 1200, the maximum rate of capture is 1.5 fps.

  • 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 pho- tography. 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 each image. The greater the image size, the larger the file size. Choose image size based on the final use of the image - smaller images will be more suitable for web sites whereas larger sizes will produce higher quality prints.

  • Page 44: The Frame Counter And Memory Card Capacity

    The Frame Counter and Memory Card Capacity If image size or quality are changed, the frame counter will display the approximate number of images that can be recorded at that setting on the installed memory card. One memory card can contain images with differing sizes and qualities.

  • 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. Exposure compensation can be set on the main menu of the recording-mode (p.

  • 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. Change the flash mode to flash cancel if it is not necessary.

  • Page 48: Navigating The Recording-Mode Menu

    NAVIGATING THE RECORDING-MODE MENU MENU Sensitivity Auto reset Voice mome Date imprint To activate the recording-mode main menu, press the menu button. With the menu icon selected, press the center button of the controller to go into the recording-mode menu. The tab 1 at the top of the menu will be highlighted.
  • 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.

  • 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. Select the key func.

  • Page 51: Camera Sensitivity - Iso

    CAMERA SENSITIVITY - ISO Five 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 sensitivi- ty: the higher the number, the more sensitive the film. Sensitivity can be changed in 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 seconds long to be recorded with a still image. The function is activated in the section 1 of the recording-mode menu (p. 48). When the function is active, the microphone indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor. The voice memo must be set before taking a picture.

  • 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 func- tion 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 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 dis- played 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. 40). Instant playback can be activated in sec- tion 2 of the recording-mode menu (p.

  • Page 57: File Number (#) Memory

    The next three letters refer to Minolta, and the last two numbers indicate the camera used; 19 indicates a DiMAGE X20. A date folder name also starts with the three digit serial number and is followed by one register for the year, two register for the month, and two registers for the day: 101YMMDD.

  • Page 58: Recording Without A Memory Card

    RECORDING WITHOUT A MEMORY CARD If no memory card is installed in the camera, a single still image can be recorded and saved in the camera’s buffer memory. Only the last image captured is stored; each time an image is captured, it replaces the image data saved in the buffer.

  • Page 59: Movie Recording

    MOVIE RECORDING This camera can record digital video with sound. Total recording time varies with the image size and the memory card capacity, see the main menu navigation movie mode on page 60. In movie record- ing, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled, see the notes section on page 61.

  • Page 60: Main Menu Navigation - Movie Mode

    MAIN MENU NAVIGATION - MOVIE-MODE With movie-mode activated, the menu button shows the movie-mode main menu. The following four options are available. 1.image size (320X240 / 160X120) 2.exposure compensation 3.white balance 4.toning SETUP Selecting the setup icon located in the center of the main menu leads to setup menu.

  • Page 61: Notes On Movie Recording

    To activate the movie-mode main menu, press the menu button. Use the controller to highlight the desired menu options. Press the center button to go into the selected options. Press the up and down keys until the desired setting is selected.

  • Page 62: Playback - Advanced Operation

    PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 30 through 33. This section covers how to playback movie clips and audio tracks as well as the advanced func- tions on the playback menu. PLAYING BACK VOICE MEMOS AND AUDIO CAPTIONS Voice memos (p.

  • Page 63: Playing Back Movies

    PLAYING BACK MOVIES Movie clips are played back the same way. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie. Press the center of the controller to play back a movie. Press the controller to pause the movie ; press the controller again to resume the playback.

  • Page 64: Main Menu Navigation - Playback-Mode

    MAIN MENU NAVIGATION - PLAYBACK-MODE MENU Selecting the menu icon on the main menu leads to the playback-mode menu, on which menu options for multiple files and detailed settings are available, see next page. To activate the main playback-mode menu, press the menu button. Use the controller to highlight the desired menu options.

  • Page 65: Navigating The Playback-Mode Menu

    NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK-MODE MENU Selecting the menu icon on the main menu leads to the playback-mode menu, on which menu options for multiple files and detailed settings are available. See next page for options in playback mode. Navigating the menu is simple. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller control MENU the cursor and change settings on the menu.
  • Page 66 Menu Options in the Playback Mode Delete This frame All frames Marked frames Lock This frame All frames Marked frames Unlock all Copy favorites This frame Marked frames Rotate This frame Marked frames Image pasting Enter Slide show Enter Playback All frames Marked frames Duration...
  • Page 67 DPOF set This frame All frames Marked frames Cancel all Index print Yes / No E-mail Copy This frame Marked frames Image size 640 X 480 160 X 120 Refer to the following sections for details on the menu options and their settings. SETUP Pressing the central button with the setup section LCD brightness...

  • Page 68: Frame-Selection Screen

    FRAME-SELECTION SCREEN When a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame selection screen will appear. This screen allows multiple image and audio files to be chosen. :move :sel. :enter The garbage-can icon indicates the image is selected for deletion. The printer icon indicates the image is selected for DPOF printing.

  • Page 69: Deleting Image And Audio Files

    DELETING IMAGE AND AUDIO FILES Deleting permanently erases the file. Once deleted, a file cannot be recovered. Care should be taken when deleting images. In the main menu (p.64), selecting the delete icon and pressing the center button of the controller erases a single image currently displayed on the LCD monitor. Before a file is deleted, a confirmation screen will appear;...

  • Page 70: Locking Image And Audio Files

    LOCKING IMAGE AND AUDIO FILES On the main menu (p.64), selecting the lock icon and pressing the central button of the controller, lock a single image currently displayed on the LCD monitor. Locked file Lock can be unlocked by the same operation. In the section 1 of the playback mode menu (p.65), multiple or all files as well as single frame can be locked.

  • Page 71: Audio Caption

    AUDIO CAPTION A still image can have a fifteen-second audio caption attached to it. This function will also replace a voice-memo audio track recorded with an image. Audio captions cannot be attached to movie clips. Audio Caption Press shutter button Recording audio.

  • Page 72: Copy To Favorite

    COPY TO FAVORITE Copying to favorite saves a copy of a still image to the “FAVORITE” folder and is used to save favorite images or prevent images from being unintentionally played back on this camera. Regardless of the original image format, an economy 640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy is made. A folder named “FAVORITE”...
  • Page 73 Viewing Favorites Copies Favorites While viewing favorites copies, audio caption, image pasting, e-mail copy, DPOF and copy to favorite options are disabled. USB DIRECT-PRINT cannot be used. Play Formatting (p.84) in the playback menu erases favorites copies, but deleting (p.69) all the frames in the playback menu does not erase favorites copies.

  • Page 74: Rotate

    ROTATE Rotate display orients a vertical image so that it can be viewed without having to turn the camera sideways. This function affects the image currently displayed when selection is made on the main menu (p.64). This can affect multiple frames as well as single frame when changing settings in the section 1 of playback-mode menu (p.65).
  • Page 75 sel. enter sel.enter size enter move Selecting the image paste icon on the main menu (p.64) starts the composite operation against an image currently played back. After pressing the central button Image pasting to activate pasting the frame selction screen appears with the same frame high- lighted that was set in the playback menu.

  • Page 76: Slide Show

    SLIDE SHOW On the main menu (p.64), selecting the icon of the slide-show and pressing the central button of the controller, starts the slide show from an image currently displayed. This function automatically dis- plays all images on the memory card in order. Section 2 of the playback-mode menu (p.65) controls the slide-show function in more detail.
  • Page 77 Menu options Settings Slide show Enter All frames Playback Marked Frames Duration 1 - 60s. Repeat Yes / No Dissolve On/Off To start the slide-show presentation. Pressing the central button of the controller will pause the presentation. During the slide show, press the menu button to stop the presen- tation and return to the playback-mode menu.

  • Page 78: About Dpof

    ABOUT DPOF This camera is supported by DPOF™ version 1.1. The DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows direct printing of still images from digital cameras. After the DPOF file is created, the memory card is simply taken to a photofinishing service or inserted into the memory-card slot of DPOF compatible printers.

  • Page 79: Ordering An Index Print

    When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting the number of copies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can be ordered. Use the up/down keys of the con- troller to set the required number of copies. If the all-frames setting was used to create a print order, any additional images recorded afterwards will not be included in the order.

  • Page 80: E-Mail Copy

    E-MAIL COPY E-mail Copy makes a standard 640 X 480 (VGA) or 160 X 120 (QVGA) JPEG copy of an original still image so that it may be easily transmitted by e-mail. If an economy image is selected for E-mail Copy, the image quality will not change.

  • Page 81: Viewing Images On A Television

    Camera Notes The copy-unsuccessful message will appear when one or all of the images could not be copied. Check the memory card to see which files were copied and then repeat the procedure for the uncopied images. VIEWING IMAGES ON A TELEVISION It is possible to view camera images on your television.

  • Page 82: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU NAVIGATING THE SETUP MENU Delete Lock Copy Favorite Rotate Image Pasting enter Navigating the menu is simple. The left/right and up/down keys of the controller control the cursor and change settings on the menu. Pressing the center button of the controller selects menu options and sets adjustments.
  • Page 83 LCD brightness Enter Format Enter Reset default Enter Language Japanese English Deutsch Français Español Audio signals Shutter FX Volume 1 (Low) - 3 (High) Power off 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 min. Date/Time set Enter Date format YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Video output NTSC Transfer mode...

  • Page 84: Lcd Monitor Brightness

    LCD MONITOR BRIGHTNESS LCDbrightness The brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in High eleven levels. The brightness setting screen is opened from the section 1 of the setup menu (p. 82). Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to adjust the brightness;...

  • Page 85: Reset Default

    RESET DEFAULT This function affects all modes. When selected, a confirmation screen will appear; choosing “Yes” resets the following functions and settings, “No” cancels the operation. Reset default can be set in the section 2 of the setup menu (p. 74) Digital zoom Drive mode Flash mode...

  • Page 86: Language

    LANGUAGE The language used in the menus can be changed. The language is selected in section 1 of the setup menu (p. 82). AUDIO SIGNALS Every time a button is pressed, an audio signal will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The audio signals can be turn off in section 2 of the setup menu (p.

  • Page 87: Shutter Fx

    SHUTTER FX When the shutter is released, a shutter sound effect will give a positive confirmation of the operation. The sound effect can be turned off in section 2 of the setup menu (p. 82). Two shutter effects are available; signal 1 is mechanical, signal 2 is electrical.

  • Page 88: Date And Time

    DATE AND TIME It is important to set the clock accurately. When a recording is made, the date and time of the record- ing are saved with the file and are displayed in playback mode or with the DiMAGE Viewer software included on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 89: Data-Transfer Mode

    The updated version of the driver software included on the supplied DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM is required for the operation of the DiMAGE X20 with a computer. The new software will have no affect on the performance of older DiMAGE cameras.

  • Page 90: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER Confirm the battery has sufficient power before connecting the camera to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98 or 98SE, read the section on page 93 on how to install the necessary USB driver before connecting the camera to a computer.
  • Page 91 When the camera is properly connected to the computer, a drive icon, or volume, will appear. When using Windows XP or Mac OS X, a window will open requesting instructions on what to do with the image data; follow the directions in the window.

  • Page 92: Connecting To Windows 98 And 98Se

    CONNECTING TO WINDOWS 98 AND 98SE The driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can be installed manually with the operating system’s add-new-hardware wizard; see the instructions on the following page. During installation, if the operating system requests the Windows 98 CD-ROM, insert it into the CD-ROM drive and follow the accompanying instructions on the screen.

  • Page 93: Manual Installation

    Manual installation To install the Windows 98 driver manually, follow the instructions in the connecting-the-camera-to-a- computer section on page 90. When the camera is plugged into the computer, the oper- ating system will detect the new device and the add-new- hardware-wizard window will open.
  • Page 94 The last window will confirm the driver has been installed. Click “Finish” to close the add new hardware wizard. Restart the computer. TRANSFER MODE The add new hardware wizard will confirm the location of the driver. One of three drivers may be located: MNLVENUM.inf, USBPDR.inf, or USB- STRG.inf.

  • Page 95: Quicktime System Requirements

    QUICKTIME SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS IBM PC / AT Compatible Pentium-based computer Windows 95, 98, 98SE, NT, Me, 2000 Professional, or XP. 32MB or more of RAM Sound Blaster or compatible sound card DirectX 3.0 or later recommended AUTO POWER OFF - DATA-TRANSFER MODE If the camera does not receive a read or write command within ten minutes, it will shut down to save power.

  • Page 96: Memory Card Folder Organization

    MEMORY CARD FOLDER ORGANIZATION Once the camera is connected to the computer, image and audio files can be accessed by double clicking on icons. Image folders are located in the DCIM folder. To copying images and audio record- ings, simply drag and drop the file icon into a location in the computer. Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer.
  • Page 97 Image and audio file names begin with “PICT” followed by a four-digit file number and a jpg, mov. Voice-memo and audio caption files have a wav extension and the file name corresponds to their image file. E-mail Copy images are placed in a folder ending in “EM.” Favorite Copy images are placed in a fold- er named “FAVORITE.”...

  • Page 98: Disconnecting The Camera From The Computer

    DISCONNECTING THE CAMERA FROM A COMPUTER Never disconnect the camera when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may be permanently damaged. Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition Confirm that the access lamp is not lit. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the USB cable. Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP To disconnect the camera, click once on the unplug-or-eject-hardware icon located on the task bar.

  • Page 99: Macintosh

    The hardware devices to be stopped will be dis- played. Highlight the device by clicking on it then click “Stop.” A confirmation screen will appear to indi- cate the device to be stopped. Clicking “OK” will stop the device. A third and final screen will appear to indicate the camera can be safely discon- nected from the computer.

  • Page 100: Changing The Memory Card - Data-Transfer Mode

    CHANGING THE MEMORY CARD - DATA-TRANSFER MODE Never remove the card when the access lamp is red - the data or memory card may permanently be damaged. Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Change the memory card. 3.
  • Page 101 Connect the camera to the printer using the camera’s USB cable. The larger plug on the cable is connected to the printer. Slide open the USB-port cover and insert the smaller plug of the cable into the camera. Turn the camera on. The USB Direct Print screen will be displayed.

  • Page 102: Notes On Printing Errors

    NOTES ON PRINTING ERRORS If a minor problem occurs during printing, such as the paper runs out, follow the procedure recom- mended for the printer; no action is required for the camera. If a major printer error occurs, press the center of the controller to end the routine.

  • Page 103: Printing Dpof Files

    PRINTING DPOF FILES The USB DIRECT PRINT menu DPOF-print option allows JPEG (fine, standard, and economy) images and an index print selected with the DPOF printing options in the playback menu to be print- ed from an Epson USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible printer. See page 78 on how to create a DPOF file.

  • Page 104: Remote Camera System Requirements

    REMOTE CAMERA SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS For the camera to be connected directly to the Minimum system requirements computer and used as a remote imaging Pentium II 300MHz or later device, the computer must be equipped with a USB port as a standard interface. The computer Windows 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000 Professional, and XP(Home, Professional) and the operating system must be guaranteed...
  • Page 105 The InstallSheild Wizard window is displayed. Click the next button to continue. The license agreement is displayed. if you accept the agreement, click the yes button to continue. Read the entire agreement carefully before continuing. If you do not agree to the terms, click the no button to exit the installation program.

  • Page 106: Connecting The Remote Camera

    CONNECTING THE REMOTE CAMERA Before the camera can be connected to a computer, the remote camera driver must be installed, see page 104. A fully charged battery should be used when the camera is connected to a computer. The use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended over the use of the battery. For users with Windows 98SE, the USB driver must be installed before connecting the camera to a computer (p.

  • Page 107: Notes On Remote Camera Operation

    NOTES ON REMOTE CAMERA OPERATION When using the remote camera, exposure, white balance, and camera sensitivity are set to auto. The optical and 4X digital zoom are active. There are no menu controls. The flash is disabled. There is no audio.

  • Page 108: Appendix

    APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING This section covers minor problems with basic camera operation. For major problems or damage, or if a problem continues to reoccur frequently, contact a Minolta service facility listed on the back cover of this manual. Problem Symptom Nothing dis- The camera played on the will not work.
  • Page 109 Problem Symptom Card-locked Shutter will warning not release. appears on the monitor. Focus signal is red. Pictures are not sharp. Pictures are taken indoors or in low-light situations with- out flash. While using flash, the pic- The subject is beyond the flash range (p. tures are too 28).

  • Page 110: Removing The Driver Software - Windows

    REMOVING THE DRIVER SOFTWARE - WINDOWS 1. 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 during this procedure. 2. Right click on the My-computer icon. Select “properties” from the drop-down menu. Windows XP: from the start menu go to the control panel.

  • Page 111: Care And Storage

    CARE AND STORAGE Read this section in its entirety to get the best results from your camera. With proper care, your cam- era will provide years of service. Camera care • Do not subject the camera to shock or impact. •...

  • Page 112: Memory Cards

    Memory cards SD Memory Cards and MultiMediaCards are manufactured with precision electronic components. The following may cause data loss or damage: • Improper use of the card. • Bending, dropping, or subjecting the card to impact. • Heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. •...

  • Page 113: Operating Temperatures And Conditions

    Operating temperatures and conditions • This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity.

  • Page 114: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Number of effective pixels: CCD: Camera sensitivity (ISO): Aspect ratio: Lens construction: Maximum aperture: Focal length: Focusing range: Autofocusing system: Shutter: Shutter speeds: Built-in flash recycling time: Monitor LCD: Monitor field of view: A/D conversion: Recording media: File formats: Print Image Matching: Menu languages: Video output:...
  • Page 115 Batteries: Battery performance (recording): Approximately 110 frames: based on Minolta’s stan- Battery performance (playback): External power source: Dimensions: Weight: Operating temperature: Operating humidity: Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 116 We offer support for our digital products 24 hours per day on www.minoltasupport.com. Camera know-how, image composition, digital image editing: dis- cover more about Minolta’s new internet world and visit www.minoltaphotoworld.com ©2003 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention. 9222-2787-11 P-A306 ME-0306 Printed in Germany...

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