User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE V

[. . . ] Konica Minolta DiMAGE X21 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 Certificate DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica Minolta Camera, Inc. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] The digital zoom increases the magnification of the greatest telephoto setting of the optical zoom by up to 4X in multiple steps. When the digital zoom is activated, the zoom scale includes both the optical and digital zoom range. Although the images recorded with the digital zoom are interpolated to the set imagequality size, the quality of the images may not be equal to images taken without the digital zoom; the greater the power of the digital zoom the lower the image quality. At the maximum telephoto position, move the controller up to engage the digital zoom. The zoom magnification will be displayed. When the digital zoom is active, the focus frame changes size. Magnification Digital zoom range Optical zoom range Zoom position 57 FILE NUMBER (#) MEMORY If file number memory is selected, when a new folder is created, the first file stored in the folder will have a number one greater than the last file saved. If the file number memory is disabled, the image file number will be 0001. File number memory is activated in section 2 of the advanced recording menu (p. If file number memory is active and the memory card is changed, the first file saved to the new card will have a number one greater than the last file saved on the previous card if the new card does not contain an image with a greater file number. If it does, the file number of the new image will be one greater than the greatest on the card. FOLDER NAME All recorded images are stored in folders on the memory card. Folder names come in two formats, standard and date. Image size not only affects the resolution of the movie image, but also changes the maximum length of the movie clip. Recording time is only limited by the capacity of the memory card. A 8 MB memory card can contain approximately 21 seconds of digital video recorded at 320 X 240 or 86 seconds at 160 X 120. 47), see the respective recording-mode sections. Except for image size, any changes made will also affect the recording mode. 61 To activate the movie-mode main menu, press the menu button. Move the controller in the direction to highlight the appropriate menu option. Press the controller to display the option settings. 320x240 160x120 Move the controller up or down to select the appropriate setting. Press the controller to apply the setting. NOTES ON MOVIE RECORDING In movie recording, some functions can be used, some are fixed, and some are disabled. Exposure, image size, white balance, and the colour mode can be changed with the movie menu; the softfocus colour mode is not available. The optical and digital zoom are active. Pressing and holding the controller switches between the full display and the live image only. Movies cannot be recorded when the red low-battery warning is displayed. The writing speed of the memory card in use may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip. 62 MOVIE RECORDING PLAYBACK - ADVANCED OPERATION The basic functions in this mode are described in the basic playback section on pages 32 through 35. This section covers how to playback movie clips as well as the advanced functions on the playback menu. PLAYING BACK MOVIES : play Move the controller left and right to display the movie. Press the controller to play back the displayed clip. Movie file Press the controller to pause the movie; press the controller again to resume the playback. :pause :rew :fwd During playback, moving the controller left and right rewinds and fast forwards the recording. Press and hold the controller to view the movie with or without the guidance bar. [. . . ] It must be replaced at a Konica Minolta service facility. If the contacts become dirty, wipe them with a cotton swab. Before important events and journeys · Check the camera's operation; take test pictures and purchase spare batteries. · Konica Minolta has no responsibility for any damage or loss incurred by equipment malfunction. 108 APPENDIX Operating temperatures and conditions · This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). · Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity. [. . . ]