User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE X1

[. . . ] KONICA MINOLTA PHOTO IMAGING, INC. © 2005 Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. 9979-2801-50/12984 Printed in Germany INSTRUCTION MANUAL Become a member of Konica Minolta Photo World today, free of charge, and enter the fascinating world of Konica Minolta photography. The ultimate gateway to knowledge for photo-fans: www. KonicaMinoltaPhotoWorld. com Register now, save 29. 99 EUR, get DiMAGE Messenger for free! www. konicaminoltasupport. com Konica Minolta Product Support Site, featuring access to a searchable Knowledgebase, Software and Hardware FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), Software, Driver and Firmware Downloads, Telephone Support Information. Le site d'assistance Produits Konica Minolta comporte un accès à une base de données de recherche, des Questions/Réponses relatives aux matériels et aux logiciels, des logiciels, des pilotes et des mises à jour de firmware à télécharger ainsi que des renseignements sur les possibilités d'assistance téléphonique. Die Konica-Minolta-Support-Seite ermöglicht Ihnen den Zugriff auf eine umfangreiche Wissensdatenbank. [. . . ] 38). MOVIE IMAGE SIZES Movies can be recorded at 640x480 and 320x240. Image size affects movies the same as it does for still images: the larger the image size, the larger the file size. About 31 minutes 47 seconds of audio can be stored on the 32MB memory card. A maximum of 180 minutes can be recorded at one time; optional AC adapter is required for long recordings. MOVIE FILE SIZES If image size is changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of seconds that can be recorded. The total time that can be recorded is determined by the available memory and the image size. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. Approximate recording rate 1020KB/s 640x480 420KB/s 320x240 Storage capacity (approx. ) 32MB memory card 640x480 29sec. 10sec. Slide the recording-mode switch to the movie/audio recording position. In section 1 of the menu, change the recording mode to audio, see page 38. Before recording, the approximate recording time available is displayed on the frame counter. The recording stops when the shutter-release button is pressed again or the remaining time has elapsed. When making audio recordings, be careful not to touch or cover the microphone. The quality of the recording is proportional to the subject to microphone distance. For best results, hold the camera approximately 20cm (8in) from your mouth. Press shutter button to record. The writing speed of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip. Check the Konica Minolta web site for the latest compatibility information: North America: Europe: http://kmpi. konicaminolta. us/ http://www. konicaminoltasupport. com/ OPTICAL ZOOM Recording audio. Press shutter to stop. The use of the optical zoom during recording can be turned on or off in section 1 of the movie/audio menu (p. The optical zoom does not affect the picture quality, however, if it is used while recording, the sound of the zoom will be audible during playback. The optical zoom can always be used before recording regardless of the menu setting. If both the optical zoom and digital zoom are on during movie recording, the digital zoom activates only when the telephoto limit of the optical zoom has been reached. Remaining recording time 58 Recording - advanced operation 59 MOVIE FOCUS MODE The movie autofocus mode can be specified between continuous AF and single-shot AF in section 2 of the movie/audio menu (p. Continuous AF continually focuses the camera; focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed partway down, but it is continually adjusted during recording. Single-shot AF allows the focus to be locked before recording the image. 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 and audio tracks as well as the advanced function on the playback menu. PLAYING BACK MOVIES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS MOVIE MODE The movie-mode option selects the type of movie recorded. [. . . ] · Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to extreme humidity. · When taking the camera from a cold to a warm environment, place it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent condensation from forming. Allow the camera to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag. LCD monitor care · The LCD monitor is manufactured using high-precision technology and more than 99. 99% of the pixels operate properly. Less than 0. 01% of the monitor pixels are displayed as color or bright points; this is not a monitor defect and does not affect the recorded image. [. . . ]