User manual KONICA MINOLTA DIMAGE X50

[. . . ] E INSTRUCTION MANUAL 9222-2734-11 P-A405/0406/109678 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. DiMAGE X50 digital camera Lithium-ion battery NP-700 Lithium-ion battery charger BC-800 Hand strap HS-DG130 SD Memory Card USB cable USB-3 AV cable AVC-500 DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM , , DiMAGE Instruction Manuals"-CD-ROM Quick Reference Guide International Warranty Certificate Only use the battery specified in this manual that are manufactured and distributed by Konica Minolta. Beware of counterfeit batteries; the use of these batteries will damage the product and may cause fire. [. . . ] 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. Recording audio. Press shutter to stop. Remaining recording time Recording - advanced operation 52 Recording - advanced operation FRAME RATE & MOVIE FILE SIZES Movies can be recorded at two frame rates: 15 fps and 30 fps. The higher the frame rate, the smoother the moving image and the larger the file sizes. If image size or frame rate is changed, the frame counter displays the approximate number of seconds that can be recorded with the installed memory card. The total time that can be stored on a memory card is determined by the size of the card and the recording rate. The actual file size is determined by the scene; some subjects can be compressed further than others. The writing speed of the memory card may prematurely end the recording of a movie clip. Approximate recording rate 30 fps 670KB/s 15 fps 340KB/s 16MB memory card storage capacity (approx. ) 21 seconds 30 fps 40 seconds 15 fps MOVIE MODE The movie mode option selects the type of movie recorded. Night Movie uses high camera sensitivity to record under low light levels; camera sensitivity increases automatically in low light. Image quality can be lower with Night Movies because of the higher sensitivity. 40). 53 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 VOICE MEMOS AND AUDIO CAPTIONS Play When a voice memo (p. 59) is attached to a still image, the play guidance bar is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the central button of the controller to start the audio playback. Playback time is displayed at the top of the image. The display returns to the playback mode when the audio track finishes. Pressing the menu button cancels the playback. During playback, the up/down keys of the controller adjust the volume. Stop Vol. Camera Notes When playing back audio or movie files, pressing the display button hides and shows the guidance display. 54 Playback - advanced operation PLAYING BACK MOVIES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS Movie clips and audio recordings are played back the same way. Use the left/right keys of the controller to display the movie or audio file; audio files are displayed with a blue screen. Play Play Press the center of the controller to play back a movie or audio file. Audio file Movie file Press the controller to pause and restart the movie or audio playback. To cancel the playback, press the menu button. Pause Rwd Fwd Vol. Pause Rwd Fwd Vol. During playback, the up/down keys adjust the volume and the left/right keys rewind and fast forward the recording. When the movie is paused, the displayed frame can be copied and saved as a still image. Press the up key of the controller to capture the frame; a confirmation screen appears. When saved, the file name of the captured image is displayed; press the center controller button to finish. For more on frame capture, see page 65. Play Rwd Fwd 55 NAVIGATING THE PLAYBACK MENU Navigating the menu is simple. [. . . ] · In cold temperatures, the LCD monitor may become temporarily dark. · If fingerprints are on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe with a soft, clean, dry cloth. Copyright · TV program, films, video tapes, photographs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording or duplication of such material may be contrary to copyright laws. Taking pictures or images of performances, exhibitions, etc. , is prohibited without approval and can infringe on copyright. [. . . ]