Konica Minolta X1 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................12
Getting up and running........................................................................................................................14
Attaching the strap..................................................................................................................14
Charging the battery................................................................................................................15
Inserting the battery................................................................................................................16
Charging the battery in the camera........................................................................................17
Battery-condition indicator......................................................................................................18
Auto power save .....................................................................................................................18
AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................19
Installing and removing a memory card..................................................................................20
Turning the camera on ............................................................................................................21
Setting the date and time........................................................................................................22
Recording mode - basic operation......................................................................................................23
Handling the camera...............................................................................................................23
Setting the camera to record images......................................................................................23
LCD monitor display................................................................................................................24
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................24
Basic recording operation.......................................................................................................25
Focus lock...............................................................................................................................26
Focus range.............................................................................................................................26
Focus signals ..........................................................................................................................27
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 23 and 32, and the playback - basic oper-
ation section between pages 33 and 36. 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 with menus. The menu navigation sections con-
cisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings immediately follow the
navigation sections.
The appendix contains a troubleshooting section to help answer questions about the operation of
the camera. Information covering camera care and storage is also provided. Please store this manu-
al in a safe place.
Special focusing situations .....................................................................................................27
Flash modes............................................................................................................................28
Flash range - Automatic operation .........................................................................................29
Flash signals............................................................................................................................29
Display button - recording mode............................................................................................30
Camera-shake warning...........................................................................................................30
Digital subject programs.........................................................................................................31
Spot AF ...................................................................................................................................32
Playback - basic operation..................................................................................................................33
Single-frame playback display................................................................................................33
Rotating images ......................................................................................................................34
Deleting single images............................................................................................................34
Display button - playback mode.............................................................................................34
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................35
Index playback........................................................................................................................36
Playback on the cradle............................................................................................................36
Recording - advanced operation.........................................................................................................37
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................37
Navigating the recording menus.............................................................................................38
Drive modes............................................................................................................................40
Self-timer .........................................................................................................................40
Continuous advance........................................................................................................41
Advanced modes.............................................................................................................42
UHS continuous advance................................................................................................42
Progressive Capture........................................................................................................43
UHS progressive Capture................................................................................................43
Multi frame.......................................................................................................................44
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................44
White balance..........................................................................................................................46
Anti-Shake system..................................................................................................................47
Camera sensitivity - ISO .........................................................................................................48
Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................49
Metering modes ......................................................................................................................49
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................50
Instant playback......................................................................................................................51
Hibright LCD............................................................................................................................52
Color mode..............................................................................................................................52
Sharpness ...............................................................................................................................53
Contrast...................................................................................................................................54
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................55