Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor | Konica Minolta KD-420Z

Taking Pictures (Cont’d)

Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor

-This section explains the basic procedure for shooting still images using AUTO mode.

-We recommend that you prepare a fully charged spare battery (sold separately, model NP-600) or use the AC adapter (sold separately, model AC-9).

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1.Opening the lens cover turns ON the power.

•If the surface of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

2.The LCD monitor lights up and the live image (the image seen through the camera lens) is displayed.

•The date and time display disappears after about 5 seconds.

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3.Set the shooting mode to “AUTO”. (p.32)

• Check that the shooting mode icon () is

in the

position.

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Konica Minolta KD-420Z user manual Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor

Contents

User’s Guide Test shooting Results are not guaranteedGetting Started Be aware of Copyright Getting Started Cont’d Contents Contents Cont’d Camera Settings Connecting to your PC 125 Others123 127 Important Safety Precautions Definitions of the symbols Do not use the camera while driving Important Safety Precautions Cont’dDo not allow the camera to get wet Do not use the camera on unstable ground Do not use AC adapters other than those specified Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinderDo not use the flash near eyes Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteries Within the reach of children Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod About battery fluid leakageAbout the LCD monitor This product can be used with the following power supplies Preparation Necessary AccessoriesChecking the Packing Contents Items Sold Separately About the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick Necessary Accessories Cont’dCompatible Recording Media SD Memory Card MultiMedia Card Memory Stick Necessary Accessories Cont’d Names of Parts Camera Body Names of Parts Cont’d Operation Buttons Menu Buttton Attaching the StrapSET/DISP. button Preparing the Power Supply Charging the supplied Battery Pack Installing the supplied Battery Pack Preparing the Power Supply Cont’dBattery level indicator About About 200 Minutes Playback TimeWith LCD Monitor Off FCC Compliance Statement Connecting the AC Adapter sold separately Preparing the Power Supply Cont’d Inserting/Removing Cards Open the battery/card coverInserting a Card Inserting/Removing Cards Cont’d Card Removal Turning the Power ON/OFF Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time Cont’d Holding Your Camera Viewfinder LED IndicatorsBasic Operation Taking Pictures Viewfinder LED Available modes Selecting the Shooting ModeTaking Pictures Cont’d Auto Auto p.54 Manual p.74 Available Functions by Mode menu-basedSetup p.106 Scene Select p.62 Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor Taking Pictures Cont’d Telephoto Daytime normal shooting distances About Auto Power Off Function Image Display Battery Remaining Display AF display , , , 1 Appears when the shutter button isFlash firing icon , , 1 Appears when the flash is used 2Scene mode / Color display Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder Shooting with Focus Lock Following subjects may be difficult to bring into focus Shooting Movies Taking Pictures Cont’d Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode Switching the Flash Mode Auto Auto Flash Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode Cont’dFill-In Macro-photo Mode Shooting Distances Focus Distance Shooting Close Up Range Macro-photo ModeOff Flash Override Playback Playing Back Pre-recorded Images Playback Cont’d Playback Image Display Image Size After RecordingRecording Media Display Playing Back Movies Erasing the Playback Image Erasing Unwanted Images Erasing the Playback Image Cont’d If you chose Select Erasing the Playback Image Cont’d Using the Auto Mode Menu Available menu options Using the Shooting Menu cont’d Using the Auto mode menu cont’d Changing the color effects Continuous Shooting 4M 2272 ⋅ 1704 pixels approximately 3,870,000 pixels Selecting the Image SizeImage size and pixel count width ⋅ height 2M 1600 ⋅ 1200 pixels approximately 1,920,000 pixels Fine Setting Memory Priority Using the Self-Timer Using the Scene Select Mode Menu Using the Scene Select Mode Menu Using the Scene Select Mode Menu Cont’d Selecting the right mode for your shot For the cameras auto-focus function Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu Cont’d Using After Recording Press the shutter button to start recording Erasing recorded voice comments Making Voice Memos Adjusting Exposure Compensation Adjusting White Balance About White Balance Cloudy Using the Manual Mode Menu Using the Manual Mode Menu Using the Manual Mode Menu Cont’d Taking Pictures in Program Mode Differences between the Auto and Program modes Taking pictures with AF focus lock Changing the white balance settingUsing exposure compensation Taking pictures with AE exposure lock Taking Pictures in Aperture Mode Taking photographs in manual exposure mode Set up focus value with Button Shutter speed with or Taking photographs in manual exposure mode Cont’d Using the Auto Bracket Function Changing the Sensitivity ISO Taking photographs by fixing focus Setting the Custom Function Adjusting the Flash Brightness Adjusting the Saturation Adjusting the Contrast Adjusting the Sharpness Adjusting the Color Changing slow shutter speed Slow shutter speed display Advanced Playback Viewing Multiple Pages at Once Index Playback When using the LCD monitor for shooting images Using the Quick-view FunctionPlaying Back Enlarged Images Digital Zoom Playing Back Voice Memos Playing back the sound of After Recording imagePlaying back voice memo and sound for After Recording image Using the Play Menu Using the Play Menu Using the Play Menu Cont’d Using the Play Menu Cont’d Copying and Moving Images Using the Play Menu Cont’d Images selected at are surrounded by a yellow frame Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print Dpof Using the Play Menu Cont’d Using the Play Menu Cont’d If you selected ALL on or Select If you selected ALL onIf you chose ALL OFF Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images 102 103 Reducing Image Size Resizing Playing a Slide Show Camera Settings Using the Set-up Menu Using the Set-up Menu Using the Set-up Menu Cont’d Formatting a Memory Card 109 Specifying the LCD Monitor Settings Quick View Preventing the blue LED from switching on Setting Quick ViewChanging the LCD monitor operation mode Hiding the image information Adjusting the Brightness and color of the LCD Monitor Specifying the Shooting mode settings Taking pictures using red-eye reduction Using the Digital Zoom Center-weighted metering AE Center Resetting the file numberNumber Reset OFF default setting Changing Auto-Exposure AE Modes Exo-AF sensor on default setting Changing the focus metering AF ModeExo-AF sensor OFF Changing the sound settings Specifying the basic camera set up Language Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time Adjusting the Date and TimeChanging Languages Specifying custom settings Restoring the defaults Connecting to your PC Operating Environments Connecting to your PC Cont’d Connecting with a USB cable Installing software and downloading images Installing USB Driver Software Installing software and downloading images Cont’d Downloading transferring Images 126 Using Windows Viewing the KD-420Z User’s Guide Using Macintosh Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader Installing the KD-420Z User’s Guide Using the dedicated AC adapter kit Model No. AC-9 Others When Carrying the Camera OverseasUsing the Attached Charger Model No. BC-600 Care and Storage Cleaning the cameraAfter using the camera Handling Care and Storage Cont’d About image data Troubleshooting Symptom Check this Troubleshooting Cont’d Other Main Specifications Main Specifications Cont’d 137 When requesting service Warranty and After-sales ServiceWarranty separately attached During the warranty period FCC Compliance Statement For Home or Office USE Canada only