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E INSTRUCTION MANUAL
9222-2787-11 P-A306 ME-0306
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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. Minolta DiMAGE X20 digital camera AA-size alkaline batteries Neck strap NS-DG 500 SD Memory Card AV cable AVC-200 USB cable USB-500 DiMAGE software CD-ROM DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM Quick
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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. • Only use the batteries specified in this instruction manual. • Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/–) reversed. • Do not use batteries which show wear or damage. • Do not expose batteries to fire, hi
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• 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. • Immediately remove the batteries or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash unit, is expos
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• 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. • Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the
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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. • If batteries are leaking, discontinue use of the product. • The camera temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care should be taken to avoid burns. • Burns may result if the memory card or batteries are removed immediately after ext
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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. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
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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 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 w
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Playback - basic operation ...................................................................................................................30 Single-frame playback display.................................................................................................30 Viewing images .......................................................................................................................31 Deleting single images ..................................................................
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Playback - advanced operation ............................................................................................................62 Playing back voice memos and audio captions.......................................................................62 Playing back movies................................................................................................................63 Main menu navigation - playback-mode........................................................................
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Data-transfer mode...............................................................................................................................89 System requirements...............................................................................................................89 Connecting the camera to a computer....................................................................................90 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. 107). Shutter-release button Main switch Lens* Flash (p. 28) Self-portrait mir- ror (p. 41) AV-out-terminal/ USB-port Card slot DC terminal (p. 16) Microphone Indicator lamp Battery chamber door (p. 14) Tripod socket 12 NAMES OF PARTS
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Recording-mode switch (p. 22) Controller Strap eyelets (p. 16) Menu button Playback button (p.30) LCD monitor* Speaker 13
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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. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger. Before using the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 6 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the camera should b
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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. Half-full-battery icon - the battery is partially charged. This icon is displayed when the camera is turned on. The LCD monitor will turn off when the flash is charging. Low-battery warning - battery power is
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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 1 with a computer or during periods of heavy use. Insert the mini plug of the AC adapter into the DC terminal (1). Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet. ATTACHING THE STRAP Always keep the strap attached in case the camera is accidentally dropped. Two t
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Using strap A Turn the strap eyelet so that strap A can pass through it.(1) 2 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). 3 Using both straps A and B 1 Pass the small loop of strap B through the other strap eyelet or the loop of strap A (1). 2 Pass the end of strap B through the link of the strap A (2). Pass the tip of strap B through the buckle and pull to tighten 1 3 (3). Slide the
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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; the shutter can still be released and a single image can be captured (p. 58). Insert the memory card all the wa
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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 bot- tom of the card, the data will be protected. However, when the Write- card is protected, images
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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. 1 Turn the camera on by pressing the main switch near the shutter-release button (1). Press the menu button to display the
