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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. Konica Minolta DiMAGE X31 digital camera AA-size alkaline batteries Hand strap HS-DG 120 SD Memory Card USB cable USB-500 DiMAGE Instruction Manuals CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide International Warranty Cer
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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. • Only use the adapter power cord in the sales region for which it was designed. An inappropriate 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 th
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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. FCC Compliance Statement Digital Camera: 31 Declaration on Conformity Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging U.S.A. Inc. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Addr
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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 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 or printer. Many of the features of this camera are c
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Playback - basic operation ..................................................................................................................32 Single-frame playback display................................................................................................32 Viewing images .......................................................................................................................33 Deleting single images ....................................................................
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Setup menu .........................................................................................................................................78 Navigating the setup menu .....................................................................................................78 LCD monitor brightness ..........................................................................................................82 Formatting memory cards................................................................
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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 Flash (p. 28) Lens* Self-portrait mirror (p. 31) USB port (p. 88) Card slot (p. 18) DC terminal (p. 16) Self-timer lamp (p. 41) Battery-chamber door (p. 14) Tripod socket 12 NAMES OF PARTS
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Recording-mode switch (p. 22) Strap eyelet (p. 17) Controller Indicator lamp Menu button Playback button (p. 32) LCD monitor* 13
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GETTING UP AND RUNNING INSERTING THE BATTERIES This digital camera uses two AA-size alkaline batteries or Ni-MH batteries. AA-size Ni-MH batteries are recommended because of longer life. Do not use other types of batteries with this camera. When using Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a battery charger suitable for complex elec- tronic equipment. Please consult your vendor about an appropriate charger. When replacing the batteries, the camera should be turned off. Slide the battery-chamb
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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the LCD moni- tor. The indicator will change from white to red when battery power is low. Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This is displayed briefly. Low-battery indicator - the battery power is low. The batteries should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning remains on the monitor. Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The batteries must be repla
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AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY) Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies. The AC adapter allows the camera to be powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is rec- ommended when the camera is interfaced with a computer or during periods of heavy use. AC adapter model AC-12U is for use in North America and Taiwan, AC-12GB is for use in United Kingdom and HongKong, AC-12 is for use in Japan, AC-12C is for use in China, and AC-12E is for use in all other areas. Never co
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ATTACHING THE STRAP Always keep the strap around your wrist in the event that the camera is accidentally dropped. Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera body. Pass the other end of the strap through the small loop and tighten. 17
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not red 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, but no image is recorded. Insert the memory card all the way into the card slot an
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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 charging the battery, the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When images are recorded, the image data is saved with the date and time of record- ing. The date and time may also have to be set when changing batteries if the clock and calendar reset. Depending on the region, the menu language may also have to be set. To change the lan- guage, see the camera notes on the following page. Turn the camera on by pressing the ma
