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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you for purchasing this 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. DiMAGE X50 digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-700 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-800 Hand strap HS-DG130 SD Memory Card USB cable USB-3 AV cable AVC-500 DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM „DiMAGE Instruction Manuals
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE Lithium-ion batteries This camera operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the lithium- ion 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 c
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GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital camera and its accessories. WARNING • Only use the battery specified in this manual. • Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock. • Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate current may
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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 emits 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. • Take the product to a Konica Minolta service f
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CAUTION • Do not use or store these products 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
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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. FCC Compliance Statement Digital Camera: DiMAGE X50 Declaration on Conformity Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging USA Inc.
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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 21 and 31, and the playback - basic oper- ation section between pages 32 and 35. 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 w
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Recording mode - basic operation......................................................................................................21 Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................21 Setting the camera to record images......................................................................................21 LCD monitor display......................................................................................
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Playback - advanced operation...........................................................................................................54 Playing back voice memos and audio captions .....................................................................54 Playing back movies and audio recordings ............................................................................55 Navigating the playback menu................................................................................................5
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Data-transfer mode..............................................................................................................................79 System requirements ..............................................................................................................79 Connecting the camera to a computer...................................................................................80 Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE..................................................................
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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. 102). Viewfinder window* Mode switch (p. 21) Self-timer lamp (p. 38) Flash (p. 28) Shutter-release button USB-port / AV-out terminal Microphone Lens* Lens cover / Main switch Strap eyelet (p. 17) DC terminal (p. 17) 12 Names of parts
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Viewfinder* Zoom lever (p. 23) Indicator lamp Playback-mode button (p. 32) Speaker LCD monitor* Controller Menu button Display button (p. 29, 34) Battery chamber door (p. 15) Card chamber door (p. 18) Tripod socket 13
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING CHARGING THE BATTERY Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging the bat- tery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each shooting session. See page 103 for battery care and storage. Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit (1). Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet. The inclu
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INSERTING THE BATTERY This digital camera uses one NP-700 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should be turned off (p.19). 1 2 3 1. Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera to release the safety catch. Open the door. 2. Slide the battery into the battery chamber with the battery terminals first. 3. Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the back of the ca
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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD moni- tor. The icon will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is displayed when the camera is on. Low-battery indicator - the battery is partially charged. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically appears and
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AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when 1 the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC adapter model AC-4 is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, and AC-5 is for use in all other areas. The bat- tery cannot be charged using the AC adapter. 1. Insert the mini-plug of the AC adapter in
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not lit 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 appears on the LCD monitor; the shutter can still be released, but no image is captured. 1. Slide the card-chamber door toward the 1 back of the camera to release
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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. By sliding the switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be protected. However, when Write- the card is protected, images c
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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME After initially inserting a memory card and batteries, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of recording. If the clock and calendar have not been set, a message is displayed for a few seconds each time the camera is turned on. This message is also displayed if the clock and calendar 1 reset when the camera is stored without batteries for a long period. Use the left and right keys of the con
