Konica Minolta DiMAGE X50 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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2BEFORE 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.
Check the packing list before using this product. If any items are missing, immediately
contact your camera dealer.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. DiMAGE is a trademark of Konica
Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc.Apple, theApple logo, Macintosh, Power Macintosh, Mac OS, and the Mac
OS logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. The official name of Windows is Microsoft Windows Operating
System. Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Power PC is a trademark of the
International Business Machines Corporation. QuickTime is a trademark used under license. All other
brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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.
DiMAGE X50 digital camera
Lithium-ion battery NP-700
Lithium-ion battery charger BC-800
Hand strap HS-DG 130
SD Memory Card
USB cable USB-3
AV cable AVC-500
DiMAGE Viewer CD-ROM
DiMAGE Viewer manual
Camera manual
Warranty card

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
Lithium-ion batteries
This camera operates on a small, but powerful lithium-ion battery. Misuse or abuse of the
lithium-ion battery can cause damage or injury through fire, electric shock, or chemical
leakage. Read and understand all warnings before using the battery.
DANGER
• Do not short, disassemble, damage, or modify the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to fire or high temperatures over 60°C (140°F).
• Do not expose the battery to water, or moisture. Water can corrode or damage the inter-
nal battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.
• Do not drop or subject the battery to strong impacts. Impacts can damage the internal
battery safety devices and cause the battery to overheat, ignite, rupture, or leak.
• Do not store the battery near or in metallic products.
• Do not use the battery with any other products.
• Only use the specified charger. An inappropriate charger may cause damage or injury
through fire or electric shock.
• Do not use a leaking battery. If fluid from the battery enters your eye, immediately rinse
the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor. If fluid from the battery makes
contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with water.
• Only use or charge the battery in an environment with ambient temperatures between
0° and 40°C (32° and 104°F). Only store the battery in an environment with ambient
temperatures between –20° and 30°C (–4° and 86°F) and a humidity of 45% to 85%
RH.
WARNING
• Tape over the lithium-ion battery contacts to avoid short-circuiting during disposal;
always follow local regulations for battery disposal.
• If charging is not completed after the specified period elapses, unplug the charger and
discontinue charging immediately.

4FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
WARNING
• Only use the battery specified in this manual.
• Only use the specified charger or AC adapter within the voltage range indicated on the
unit. An inappropriate adapter or current may cause damage or injury through fire or
electric shock.
• Only use the charger power cord in the sales region for which it was designed.An inap-
propriate current may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• Do not disassemble the camera or charger. Electric shock may cause injury if a high
voltage circuit inside the product is touched.
• Immediately remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter and discontinue use if the
camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior, especially the flash
unit, is exposed. The flash has a high voltage circuit which may cause an electric shock
resulting in injury. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries
or fire.
• Keep the battery, memory card, or small parts that could be swallowed away from
infants. Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.
• Store this product out of reach of children. Be careful when around children not to harm
them with the product or parts.
• 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 temporary blind-
ness which may lead to an accident.
• Do not use the monitor while operating a vehicle or walking. It may result in injury or an
accident.
• Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may
damage your eyesight or cause blindness.
GENERAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Read and understand the following warnings and cautions for safe use of the digital
camera and its accessories.

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• Do not use these products in a humid environment, or operate them with wet hands. If
liquid enters these products, immediately remove the battery or unplug the product, and
discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage
or injury through fire or electric shock.
• Do not use these products near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine,
or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint
thinner to clean these products. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may
cause an explosion or fire.
• When unplugging the AC adapter or charger, do not pull on the power cord. Hold the
plug when removing it from an outlet.
• Do not damage, twist, modify, heat, or place heavy objects on theAC adapter or charg-
er cord. A damaged cord may cause damage or injury through fire or electric shock.
• If these products emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately
remove the battery taking care not to burn yourself as the battery may become hot with
use. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries or fire.
• Take the product to a Konica Minolta service facility when repairs are required.
• Handling the cord on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

6FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE
• Do not use or store these products in a hot or humid environment such as the glove
compartment or trunk of a car. It may damage the camera, charger, and battery which
may result in burns or injuries caused by heat, fire, explosion, or leaking battery fluid.
• If the battery is leaking, discontinue use of the product.
• The camera, charger, and battery temperature rises with extended periods of use. Care
should be taken to avoid burns.
• Burns may result if the memory card or battery is removed immediately after extended
periods of use. Turn the camera off and wait for it to cool.
• Do not fire the flash while it is in contact with people or objects. The flash unit dis-
charges a large amount of energy which may cause burns.
• Do not apply pressure to the LCD monitor. A damaged monitor may cause injury, and
the liquid from the monitor may cause inflammation. If liquid from the monitor makes
contact with skin, wash the area with fresh water. If liquid from the monitor comes in
contact with the eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with plenty of water and contact a
doctor.
• When using theAC adapter and charger, insert the plug securely into the electrical out-
let.
• Do not use electronic transformers or travel adapters with the charger. The use of these
devices may cause a fire or damage the product.
• Do not use if the AC adapter or charger cord is damaged.
• Do not cover the AC adapter or charger. A fire may result.
• Do not obstruct access to the AC adapter or charger; this can hinder the unplugging of
the units in emergencies.
• Unplug the AC adapter or charger when cleaning or not in use.
CAUTION

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FCC Compliance Statement
Declaration on Conformity
Responsible Party: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging USA Inc.
Address: 725 Darlington Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the requirements of the
EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE
stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
Digital Camera:
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The following marks may be found on the product:
DiMAGE X50

8TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................12
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................14
Charging the battery................................................................................................................14
Inserting the battery.................................................................................................................15
Battery-condition indicator.......................................................................................................16
Auto power save......................................................................................................................16
AC adapter (sold separately)...................................................................................................17
Attaching the strap...................................................................................................................17
Installing and removing a memory card..................................................................................18
About memory cards ...............................................................................................................19
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................20
Recording mode - basic operation.......................................................................................................21
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................21
Setting the camera to record images......................................................................................21
LCD monitor display................................................................................................................22
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................22
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................23
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................24
Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection..........................................................................25
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................26
Focus range.............................................................................................................................26
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 21 and
31, and the playback - basic operation section between pages 32 and 35. 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 concisely 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 manual in a safe place.

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Focus signals...........................................................................................................................27
Special focusing situations......................................................................................................27
Flash modes............................................................................................................................28
Flash range - Automatic operation ..........................................................................................29
Flash signals............................................................................................................................29
Display button - recording mode .............................................................................................29
Digital subject programs..........................................................................................................30
Spot AF....................................................................................................................................31
Playback - basic operation...................................................................................................................32
Single-frame playback display.................................................................................................32
Rotating images.......................................................................................................................33
Deleting single images ............................................................................................................33
Display button - playback mode..............................................................................................34
Enlarged playback...................................................................................................................35
Recording - advanced operation..........................................................................................................36
Movie recording.......................................................................................................................36
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................37
Multi frame..................................................................................................................37
Self-timer.....................................................................................................................38
Continuous advance & UHS continuous advance......................................................39
Navigating the recording menus..............................................................................................40
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................42
Color mode..............................................................................................................................43
White balance..........................................................................................................................44
Custom key function................................................................................................................45
Auto reset................................................................................................................................45
Camera sensitivity - ISO..........................................................................................................46
Flash range and camera sensitivity.........................................................................................46
Metering modes.......................................................................................................................47
Instant playback.......................................................................................................................47
Exposure compensation..........................................................................................................48
Voice memo.............................................................................................................................49
Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................50
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................51
Recording mode......................................................................................................................52
Audio recording .......................................................................................................................52
Frame rate & movie file sizes..................................................................................................53
Movie mode.............................................................................................................................53

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Playback - advanced operation............................................................................................................54
Playing back voice memos and audio captions ......................................................................54
Playing back movies and audio recordings.............................................................................55
Navigating the playback menu................................................................................................56
Deleting image and audio files................................................................................................58
Audio caption...........................................................................................................................59
Locking files.............................................................................................................................60
Image pasting..........................................................................................................................60
Slide show...............................................................................................................................62
Dissolve...................................................................................................................................62
Crop frame...............................................................................................................................63
E-mail copy..............................................................................................................................64
Frame capture.........................................................................................................................65
Movie editing ...........................................................................................................................66
About DPOF............................................................................................................................68
DPOF setup.............................................................................................................................68
Date print.................................................................................................................................69
Index print................................................................................................................................69
Setup mode ....................................................................................................................................70
Navigating the setup menu......................................................................................................70
LCD monitor brightness...........................................................................................................72
Formatting memory cards........................................................................................................72
File number (#) memory..........................................................................................................73
Folder Name............................................................................................................................73
Language.................................................................................................................................74
Audio signals...........................................................................................................................74
Focus signal ............................................................................................................................74
Shutter FX ...............................................................................................................................75
Volume ....................................................................................................................................75
Auto power save......................................................................................................................75
Reset default ...........................................................................................................................76
Date and time..........................................................................................................................77
Transfer mode .........................................................................................................................77
Video output ............................................................................................................................78
Viewing images on a television...............................................................................................78
Data-transfer mode ..............................................................................................................................79
System requirements...............................................................................................................79
Connecting the camera to a computer....................................................................................80
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98SE.....................................................................................81
Automatic installation..................................................................................................81

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Manual installation......................................................................................................82
Memory card folder organization.............................................................................................84
Auto power save - data transfer mode....................................................................................85
Disconnecting the camera from the computer ........................................................................86
Windows 98 / 98 Second Edition................................................................................86
Windows XP, 2000 Professional, and Me...................................................................86
Macintosh....................................................................................................................87
Changing the memory card - data-transfer mode...................................................................88
QuickTime system requirements.............................................................................................88
Removing the driver software - Windows................................................................................89
PictBridge ................................................................................................................................90
Notes on printing errors...........................................................................................................91
Navigating the PictBridge menu..............................................................................................92
Remote camera system requirements ....................................................................................96
Installing the remote camera driver.........................................................................................96
Connecting the remote camera...............................................................................................98
Notes on remote camera operation.........................................................................................99
Appendix ..................................................................................................................................100
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................100
About the lithium-ion battery charger cord............................................................................101
Care and storage...................................................................................................................102
Camera care.............................................................................................................102
Cleaning....................................................................................................................102
Storage .....................................................................................................................102
Memory cards...........................................................................................................103
Batteries....................................................................................................................103
Before important events and journeys......................................................................103
Operating temperatures and conditions ...................................................................104
LCD monitor care......................................................................................................104
Copyright...................................................................................................................104
Questions and service..............................................................................................104
What is an Ev?......................................................................................................................105
Technical specifications.........................................................................................................106

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NAMES OF PARTS
* This camera is a sophisticated optical instrument. Care should be taken to keep these
surfaces clean. Please read the care and storage instructions in the back of this manual
(p. 102).
NAMES OF PARTS
Flash (p. 28)Self-timer lamp (p. 38)
Lens*
Lens cover / Main switch
Microphone
USB-port / AV-out terminal
Shutter-release button
Viewfinder window*
Mode switch (p. 21)
Strap eyelet (p. 17)
DC terminal (p. 17)

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Indicator lamp
Viewfinder*
LCD monitor*
Tripod socket
Battery chamber door (p. 15)
Controller
Display button (p. 29, 34)
Zoom lever (p. 23)
Menu button
Playback-mode
button (p. 32)
Speaker
Card chamber door (p. 18)

14 GETTING UP AND RUNNING
GETTING UP AND RUNNING
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Before the camera can be used, the lithium-ion battery must be charged. Before charging
the battery, read the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. Only recharge the
battery with the supplied battery charger. The battery should be recharged before each
shooting session. See page 103 for battery care and storage.
1
With the battery terminals forward lower the battery into the
charger so the guides in the charger bed enter the channels
on the battery. Slide the battery forward into the charger.
Plug the power cord into the back of the charger unit (1).
Plug the other end of the cord into a live household outlet.
The included AC cord is designed for the current of the
sales region. Only use the cord in the region it was
purchased. For more on the AC cable, see page 101.
2
The indicator lamp (2) glows to show the battery is charging. The
lamp goes out when the battery has been charged. Charging
time is approximately 90 minutes. Remove the battery from the
charger. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.

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INSERTING THE BATTERY
This digital camera uses one NP-700 lithium-ion battery. Before using the battery, read
the safety warnings on pages 3 and 4 of this manual. When replacing the battery, the
camera should be turned off (p.19).
1
1.Slide the battery-chamber door toward the front of the camera to release the safety
catch. Open the door.
2.Slide the battery into the battery chamber with the battery terminals first.
3.Close the battery-chamber door and slide it toward the back of the camera to engage
the safety catch.
After installing the battery, the set-time/date message may appear on the monitor, see
page 20 on how to set up the clock. An internal battery protects the clock, calender, and
memory settings for more than 24 hours if the camera is used for at least 5 minutes
before removing the battery.
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BATTERY-CONDITION INDICATOR
Full-battery indicator - the battery is fully charged. This indicator is
displayed when the camera is on.
Low-battery warning - battery power is very low. The battery
should be replaced as soon as possible. This warning automatically
appears and remains on the monitor until the battery is recharged.
Movie recording is not possible. If the power level falls below this
level when the camera is on, the battery-exhausted message
appears just before the camera shuts down.
AUTO POWER SAVE
To conserve battery power, the camera shuts down if an operation is not made within
three minutes. To restore power, press the shutter-release button or playback button. The
length of the auto-power-save period can be changed in section 2 of the setup menu (p.
70). When the camera is connected to a computer or PictBridge printer, the auto-power-
save period is set to ten minutes and cannot be changed.
This camera is equipped with an automatic battery-condition indicator displayed on the
LCD monitor. The icon will change from white to red when battery power is low.
Low-battery indicator - the battery is partially charged.
If power is insufficient for camera operation, the indicator lamp next
to the viewfinder will turn orange and blink for three seconds. The
shutter will not release. The battery must be recharged.

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AC ADAPTER (SOLD SEPARATELY)
The AC adapter AC-4 or AC-5 allows the camera to be
powered from a household outlet. The AC adapter is
recommended when the camera is interfaced with a
computer or during periods of heavy use.AC adapter model
AC-4 is for use in North America, Japan, and Taiwan, and
AC-5 is for use in all other areas. The battery cannot be
charged using the AC adapter.
1. Insert the mini-plug of the AC adapter into the DC
terminal.
2. Insert the AC adapter plug into an electrical outlet.
1
Always turn off the camera before changing between power
supplies.
Always keep the strap around your wrist in the
event that the camera is accidentally dropped.
1.Pass the small loop of the strap through the
strap eyelet on the camera body.
2.Pass the other end of the strap through the
small loop and tighten.
1
ATTACHING THE STRAP
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18 GETTING UP AND RUNNING
INSTALLING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD
An SD (Secure Digital) Memory card or MultiMediaCard must be inserted for the camera
to operate. If a card has not been inserted, a no-card warning appears on the LCD
monitor; the shutter can still be released, but no image is captured.
Always turn off the camera and confirm the indicator lamp is not lit before
changing the memory card, otherwise the card may be damaged, and data lost.
1.Slide the card-chamber door toward
the back of the camera to release the
safety catch. Open the door.
2.Insert the memory card all the way
into the card slot and then release.
The card should catch in the slot.
Insert the card so the face is toward
the back of the camera. Always push
the card in straight, never at an
angle. Never force the card. If the
card does not fit, check that it is
orientated correctly. If a
MultiMediaCard is inserted
incorrectly, it will lock, but the card
chamber door will not close.
3.To eject a memory card, press the
card into the slot and release. The
card can now be pulled out.
4.Close the card-chamber door and
slide it toward the camera to engage
the safety catch.
1
2
3
4

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The response time during recording and playback is longer with MultiMediaCards
compared with SD Memory Cards. This is not a defect, but rather due to the
specifications of the cards. When using large capacity cards, some operations like
deletion may take longer.
The SD Memory Card has a write-protect switch to
prevent image data from being deleted. By sliding the
switch to the bottom of the card, the data will be
protected. However, when the card is protected, images
cannot be recorded. If an attempt is made to record or
delete an image with the camera, the card-locked
message will appear and the LED lamps near the
viewfinder will turn orange and blink quickly. For
memory card care and store see page 103.
If the unable-to-use-card message appears, the
inserted card in the camera may need to be formatted.
A card used in another camera may also have to be
formatted before being used. Acard can be formatted in
section 1 of the setup menu (p. 70). When a card is
formatted, all the data on the card is permanently
erased.
ABOUT MEMORY CARDS
Write-
protect
switch
Lock
position
TURNING THE CAMERA ON
To turn the camera on, slide the lens cover open in the
direction indicated in the illustration. When the camera is
initially turned on, the date and time need to be set, see the
following page. The monitor may turn off for a few seconds
while the flash charges when the camera is turned on.
Slide the lens cover in the opposite direction to turn off the
camera. Always store and transport the camera with the
lens cover closed.

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Use the left and right keys to select the item to
be changed.
Use the up and down keys to adjust the item.
Press the central button to set the clock and
calendar.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
After initially inserting a memory card and batteries,
the camera’s clock and calendar must be set. When
images are recorded, the image data is saved with the
date and time of recording.
If the clock and calendar have not been set, a
message is displayed for a few seconds each time the
camera is turned on. This message is also displayed
if the clock and calendar reset when the camera is
stored without batteries for a long period.
Date/Time setup screen
MM / DD / YYYY
00 : 00
Date/Time set
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2004 . 01 . 01
1
Set date/time?
NoYes
Use the left and right keys of the controller (1)
to select “Yes.”“No”cancels the operation.
Press the center of the controller to open the
date/time setup screen.
The date/time setup screen can be opened in section 2 of the setup menu. For customers
in certain areas, the menu language must also be set. The language is changed in
section 1 of the setup menu (p. 70, 74).
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