Konica Minolta KD-30M user manual Getting Started, Attaching the Wrist Strap, Basic Photography

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Getting Started

Important

ŸIn the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost. Konica can not accept responsibility in any way for such data loss.

ŸAlways back-up important data.

ŸWhen using SD Memory Cards on a PC, do not change the attributes(read-only, etc.) of the files (image data) on the card. Doing so may prevent the camera from working properly when deleting images, etc.

ŸDo not change the file names or the directory name of image data saved on an SD Memory Card using a PC or save files other than image data taken by this camera. Images that have been changed or added will not only not play back on the camera but may cause the camera to malfunction as well.

ŸAlways format SD Memory Cards using this camera. A card formatted in a PC may not operate properly.

ŸThe SD Memory Card includes a write-protect switch.

Sliding this switch downward prevents data from being written to the card and images, etc. saved on the card are protected. Please note that pictures cannot be taken or deleted when the writeprotect switch is on.

ŸWhen using a large-capacity card, card check and deletion may take some time.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

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Getting Started

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Photography

1

.Open the lens cover.

2

.Switch on the power.

3

.Set the Mode Dial to Shooting Mode ( ) for still image or Movie Clip

 

Mode ( ) for video recording.

4

.The setting of the focus range for still image capture is required as follows

 

Macro ( ) : 0.2m

 

Normal ( ): 0.8m~infinity

5

.Refer to the next section -- Advanced Functionality Settings (page22)to set

 

up the features you prefer.

6

.Hold still and press down the Shutter Button.

7

.The LED Indicator starts blinking right after the Shutter Button is released.

8

.Once the LED Indicator stops blinking, you are ready to take another shot.

Note

A message of "LENS COVER" blinking on the TFT LCD Monitor as a warning is to remind you to open the lens cover first.

Note

Amessage of "Low Light!" appearing on the TFT LCD Monitor as a warning is to remind you that the image that you are going to capture is under a low light environment. To compose a good quality image, it is strongly recommended to go to the Flash Mode to select Auto Flash or Fill-in Flash to ensure that there is sufficient light.

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Contents Digital Still Camera Table Of Contents Getting Started Important Safety PrecautionsDo not dismantle, modify or repair the camera yourself Important Safety Precautions External View AccessoriesOverall Introduction Focus Range Mode DialWorking ModeIcon Display Loading the Batteries Switch On or Off the CameraGetting Ready Icon Index TableInserting an SD Card Using an AC Adapter OptionalRemoving an SD Card Basic Photography Getting StartedAttaching the Wrist Strap Setting Flash Mode Preset Auto Flash Advanced Functionality SettingsUnder Shooting Mode Setting Focus RangeSetting Image Quality Preset Fine Quality Setting Image Size Preset 2048 x1280x960 S Setting Voice Memo Preset 10 SECHigher the value the brighter the image will be Setting Exposure Preset + Setting White Balance Preset AutoPlayback of a Movie Clip Under Playback ModeExploring an Image Displaying Information about an ImageDeleting Images Thumbnail Images Small Images DisplayFormatting the Built-in Flash Memory Setting Slide Show Preset 1 SEC Setting Image ProtectionSetting the Recording Time of a Movie Clip Printing Out Images without a PCPresetSetting Date Type Setting Auto Power Off Preset 2 Minutes Under Setup ModeSetting Beep Sound Preset On Setting Date Stamp Preset OnDefault Setting Setting DateSetting Language Setting Quick ViewPC Connection Installing the Cameras DriverUnder Microsoft Windows Under Microsoft Windows ME / XP Installing Ulead Photo ExplorerClick Next to go to next step Under Macintosh Operating System Mac 9.X or later Technicalsupports About Ulead Photo ExplorerSoftware license Licenses and trademarksBrowser System requirementsUsing the Ulead Photo Explorer Browser Photo Explorers built-in Viewer ViewerPC Connection Downloading the Images Using the Ulead Photo Explorer ViewerAppendix Error Message TableSpecifications Appendix SpecificationsWarranty and After-sales Service FCC Compliance Statement Warranty and After-sales ServiceCanada only