Konica-minolta DiMAGE Xi User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALE9222-2783-11 SY-A209

10NAMES OF PARTS* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these surfacesclean. Please read the care and storag

11AV-out-terminal/USB-port cover Viewfinder* Indicator lamp (p. 87)Mode switch Left key Right key Zoom lever (p. 21)LCD monitor* Display button (p. 52

12GETTING UP AND RUNNINGGETTING UP AND RUNNINGThis section covers how to prepare your camera for use. Details on the use and installation of thebatter

Changing the lithium-ion batteryTo remove the battery, move the latch towards the back ofthe camera until the battery is released (5). Pull the bat-te

14GETTING UP AND RUNNINGBattery-condition indicatorFull-battery icon - the battery is fully charged. This icon is displayed for threeseconds when the

15AC adapter (sold separately)The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be powered from ahousehold outlet. The AC adapter is recommended when t

16GETTING UP AND RUNNINGInstalling and removing a memory cardInsert the memory card all the way into the card slot and thenrelease (3). The card shoul

The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards compared with SDMemory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to t

18GETTING UP AND RUNNINGSetting the date and timeAfter initially inserting a memory card and charging the battery, the camera’s clock and calendarmust

Press the menu button to active the playbackmenu.Use the right key to highlight the setup 1tab at the top of the menu.Use the zoom lever to highlight

2BEFORE YOU BEGINThank you for purchasing this Minolta product. Please take the time to read through this instructionmanual so you can enjoy all the f

20RECORDING MODERECORDING MODEThis section covers the basic recording operation as well as advanced recording functions. To startusing the camera, rea

21Using the zoom lensThis camera is equipped with a unique 5.7 - 17.1mm zoom lens. This is equivalent to a 37 to 111mmlens on a 35mm camera. The lens

22RECORDING MODELCD monitor display - recording modeIf the shutter speed falls below the point where the camera can be hand heldsafely, the camera-sh

Basic recording operationPress the shutter-release button partway down (1) to lock the focusand exposure.• The focus signals (p. 25) on the monitor an

24RECORDING MODEFocus lockThe focus-lock function is used when you want to compose the image with the subject off-center andoutside the focus frame. F

25Focus signalsSpecial focusing situationsThis digital camera has a quick, accurate autofocusing system. The focus icon in the lower right cor-ner of

26RECORDING MODEAutoflash - the flash fires automatically in low-light and backlit conditions.Red-eye reduction - the flash fires multiple bursts befo

27Flash range - Automatic operationThe camera automatically controls the flash output. For well-exposed images, the subject must bewithin the flash ra

Basic Custom Setup 1Drive modeImage sizeQualityWhite balanceSingle2048X1536StandardAutoCamera operations and recording functions are controlled on the

29Date imprint4XLCD brightnessDigital zoomSingleWhite balance2048 X 1536Audio rec.Drive modeRefer to the following sections for detailson the menu opt

3FOR PROPER AND SAFE USEDANGERNP-200 Lithium-ion batteriesThe DiMAGE Xi operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the

30RECORDING MODEThe drive modes control the rate and method images are captured. Icons indicating the selecteddrive mode appear on the monitor. The dr

The continuous-advance drive mode allows a series of images to be captured whileholding down the shutter-release button. The number of images that can

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 press

The movie-recording drive mode is selected in the basic section of the recording-modemenu (p. 28). Movie clips up to approximately thirty-five seconds

30 minutes of audio can be recorded without an image. The audio-recording drive modeis selected in the basic section of the recording-mode menu (p. 28

Changing image size affects the number of pixels ineach image. The greater the image size, the largerthe file size. Choose image size based on the fin

36RECORDING MODEImage qualityS. FINFINESTDECONEconomy - the smallest file sizes.LCD monitordisplaySuper fine - the highest-quality image.Fine - high-q

The number of images that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size and type ofcard and the file size of the images. The actual file si

38RECORDING MODEWhite balance is the camera’s ability to make different types of lighting appear neutral. The effect issimilar to selecting daylight o

39Preset white balanceFluorescent - for fluorescent lighting: office ceiling lights.Cloudy - for overcast outdoor scenes.Preset white-balance settings

4FOR PROPER AND SAFE USEWARNINGGeneral warnings and cautions for product use.WARNING• Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circui

40RECORDING MODEAuto reset*The flash mode is reset to autoflash with red eye reduction if autoflash with red eye reduction waslast set, if not the mod

When using the movie-recording drive mode, the4X digital zoom is active even when the 2X zoomis set.When the digital zoom isactive, the wide focusfram

RECORDING MODEInstant playbackAfter a still image is captured, it can be displayed on themonitor for two seconds before being saved. Instantplayback s

43Voice 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 recor

44RECORDING MODEFour camera sensitivity settings can be selected with a still image: Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400; thenumerical values are based on an ISO

45LCD brightnessThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be set in eleven levels. Afterselecting the LCD brightness option and pressing the enter button

46RECORDING MODEImprinting the date and timeThe date of recording can be printed directly on the image.The imprinting function must be activated befor

47Setting the date and timeIt is important to accurately set the clock. When a recording is made, the date and time of the record-ing are saved with t

Use the left and right keys (1) to adjust theexposure-compensation value.• The LCD monitor will display the exposure-compensation icon and value.• Cha

Sometimes the camera’s exposure meter is deceived by certain subjects. Exposurecompensation can be used in these situations. For example, a very brigh

5• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.• Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or te

50RECORDING MODESpot AFThe spot AF is used for selective focusing. Both focus and exposure are determined with the spotfocus area.Press and hold the e

51When auto reset (p.40) is active, the AF mode will reset to the wide focus frame when the camera isturned off.The spot focus area can be used with m

52RECORDING MODEThe display-information button controls the LCD monitor display. The display cycles to the next posi-tion each time the button is pres

Photography can be a rewarding pursuit. This guide is an introduction to some basic photographicprinciples.The zoom lens does not only affect how larg

54PLAYBACK MODEPLAYBACK MODESingle-frame playback displayThis section details how to view and edit images on the camera. Basic operation of the playba

A movie-camera icon at the bottom of themonitor indicates a movie clip. To play backthe movie clip, press the enter button (3).• To pause and restart

56PLAYBACK MODEFull displayIn index playback, the left and right keys, and zoom lever moves the yellow border around the indexthumbnails. When the ima

57Enlarged playbackWith the image to be magnified displayed, press the zoom lever up to activatethe enlarged playback mode.• The degree of magnificati

When the desired menu section is displayed, use the zoom lever to scroll through themenu options. Highlight the option whose setting needs to be chang

6FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove compartmentor trunk of a car. It may dama

60PLAYBACK MODEFrame-selection screenWhen a marked-frames setting is chosen on the menu, the frame selection screen will appear. Thisscreen allows mul

Press the enter button (1) to start recording.• If an audio track is already attached to the image file, aconfirmation screen will appear. Choosing an

62PLAYBACK MODESingle, multiple, or all image or audio files on the memory card can be deleted with theplayback-mode menu. Before a file is deleted, a

63Single, multiple, or all image or audio files on the memory card can be locked. A lockedfile cannot be erased by a playback menu delete function. Im

64PLAYBACK MODEThe print menu option is used to set an order for standard prints from still images on thememory card. Single, multiple, or all images

65When the this-frame or all-frames setting is chosen, a screen will appear requesting the number ofcopies of each image; a maximum of nine copies can

66PLAYBACK MODEE-mail CopyE-mail copy makes a economy 640 X 480 (VGA) JPEG copy of an original still image sothat it may be easily transmitted by e-ma

All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names come in two formats:standard and date.Standard folders have an eight charac

68PLAYBACK MODEFile Number (#) MemoryIf file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder willhave a n

69Press the menu button to active the playbackmenu.Use the right key to highlight the setup 2tab at the top of the menu.Use the zoom lever to highligh

7TABLE OF CONTENTSNames of parts ...

70PLAYBACK MODEFormatting memory cardsWhen a memory card is formatted, all data on the card is erased.The formatting function is used to erase all dat

View images as described in the playback sec-tion.• Use the television controls to adjust thevolume of the audio playback.Insert the AV cable into the

72DATA -TRANSFER MODEDATA-TRANSFER MODERead this section carefully before connecting the camera to a computer. Details on using andinstalling the DiMA

373Connecting the camera to a computerStart up the computer.• The computer must be turned on before connecting the camera.Insert the memory card into

When the camera is properly connected to the computer,a drive icon, or volume, will appear. When using WindowsXP or Mac OS X, a window will open reque

75Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SEThe driver needs only to be installed once. If the driver cannot be installed automatically, it can beinstalled man

76DATA -TRANSFER MODEChoose the recommended search for a suitabledriver. Click “Next.”Choose to specify the location of the driver. Thebrowse window c

77The add new hardware wizard will confirm thelocation of the driver. Click “Next” to install the dri-ver in the system.• One of three drivers may be

78DATA -TRANSFER MODEConnecting to Mac OS 8.6To access this camera with a computer with Mac OS 8.6, the USB storage support 1.3.5.smi must beinstalled

1. Turn off the camera.2. Disconnect the USB cable.3.Change the memory card.4.Reconnect the USB cable.5.Turn on the camera to remake theUSB connection

8Special focusing situations ...25Flash modes ...

PICT0001.THM80DATA -TRANSFER MODEMemory card folder organizationDrive IconDcimPICT0001.TIFPICT0002.JPG PICT0003.MOVAudio recordingFine, standard, orec

81Files and folders on the memory card can be deleted using the computer. Do not change the nameof a file on the card or add a date to the card with a

82DATA -TRANSFER MODEWhen more than one external device are connected to the computer, repeat the procedure aboveexcept right click on the unplug-or-e

83Confirm the indicator lamp is not lit and then drag the mass-storage device icon and drop it into thetrash.Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the

84TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Symptom Cause SolutionThe camerawill not work.Nothing dis-played on thethe monitor.The battery is dead.The auto-power-off fun

85APPENDIXPictures arenot sharp.Focus signal isred and theviewfinderindicator lampis green andblinking quick-ly.Subject is too close.Make sure the sub

86TROUBLESHOOTINGIf the camera does not function normally, turn it off, remove and reinsert the battery, or unplug andreconnect the AC adapter. Always

87APPENDIXThe indicator lamp next to the viewfinder can be used to diagnose cameraoperations. The lamp colors change between green, red, and orange, a

881.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 th

89SYSTEM ACCESSORIES (sold separately)Marine Case MC-DG110Protects the camera down to a depth of 30m (approximately 100ft.) under-water. The extremely

9Deleting single images ...55Display button -

90CARE AND STORAGECamera care• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.• Turn off the camera when transporting.• This camera is neither waterproo

91• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If thecamera or lens comes in contact with sand,

92CARE AND STORAGE• Check the camera’s operation; take test pictures and recharge the battery.• Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss i

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interfer

94TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSNumber of effective pixels: 3.2 million CCD: 1/2.7-type interline complementary-color CCD with atotal of 3.3 million pixels.

95Battery: Minolta NP-200 lithium-ion battery.Battery performance (recording): Approximately 120 frames: based on Minolta’s stan-dard test method: NP-

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