Telephoto | Konica Minolta KD-420Z instruction

Taking Pictures (Cont’d)

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7.The green viewfinder LED lights while the data is being written to the card. Recording is finished when the green LED goes off.

•Once all the data has been written to the card, the live image reappears.

•While the card is processing image data, you cannot operate the camera.

Do not open the battery/card cover while the green LED is lit.

8.When you are finished taking pictures, close the lens cover and turn OFF the power supply.

Daytime (normal) shooting distances

Focal Length	Shooting Distance
Wide-angle*	0.5m (1.6ft) to ∞
Telephoto**	0.8m (2.6ft) to ∞

* Equivalent to 34mm in 35mm camera conversion

**Equivalent to 102mm in 35mm camera conversion

•If you wish to take a picture of a subject closer than the above ranges, use the macro- photo mode (pp.44, 46).

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Konica Minolta KD-420Z user manual Telephoto, Daytime normal shooting distances

Contents

User’s Guide Results are not guaranteed Getting StartedTest shooting Be aware of Copyright Getting Started Cont’d Contents Contents Cont’d Camera Settings Connecting to your PC Others 123125 127 Important Safety Precautions Definitions of the symbols Important Safety Precautions Cont’d Do not allow the camera to get wetDo not use the camera while driving Do not use the camera on unstable ground Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder Do not use AC adapters other than those specifiedDo not use the flash near eyes Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteries Within the reach of children About battery fluid leakage Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripodAbout the LCD monitor Preparation Necessary Accessories Checking the Packing ContentsThis product can be used with the following power supplies Items Sold Separately Necessary Accessories Cont’d Compatible Recording MediaAbout the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick SD Memory Card MultiMedia Card Memory Stick Necessary Accessories Cont’d Names of Parts Camera Body Names of Parts Cont’d Operation Buttons Attaching the Strap Menu ButttonSET/DISP. button Preparing the Power Supply Charging the supplied Battery Pack Preparing the Power Supply Cont’d Installing the supplied Battery PackBattery level indicator Playback Time About About 200 MinutesWith LCD Monitor Off FCC Compliance Statement Connecting the AC Adapter sold separately Preparing the Power Supply Cont’d Open the battery/card cover Inserting/Removing CardsInserting 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 Viewfinder LED Indicators Basic Operation Taking PicturesHolding Your Camera Viewfinder LED Selecting the Shooting Mode Taking Pictures Cont’dAvailable modes Auto Available Functions by Mode menu-based Setup p.106Auto p.54 Manual p.74 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 AF display , , , 1 Appears when the shutter button is Flash firing icon , , 1 Appears when the flash is usedBattery Remaining Display 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 Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode Cont’d Switching the Flash Mode Auto Auto FlashFill-In Shooting Close Up Range Macro-photo Mode Macro-photo Mode Shooting Distances Focus DistanceOff Flash Override Playback Playing Back Pre-recorded Images Playback Cont’d Playback Image Display After Recording Image SizeRecording 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 Selecting the Image Size Image size and pixel count width ⋅ height4M 2272 ⋅ 1704 pixels approximately 3,870,000 pixels 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 Changing the white balance setting Using exposure compensationTaking pictures with AF focus lock 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 Using the Quick-view Function When using the LCD monitor for shooting imagesPlaying Back Enlarged Images Digital Zoom Playing back the sound of After Recording image Playing Back Voice MemosPlaying 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 If you selected ALL on or SelectIf 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 Setting Quick View Changing the LCD monitor operation modePreventing the blue LED from switching on 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 Resetting the file number Number Reset OFF default settingCenter-weighted metering AE Center Changing Auto-Exposure AE Modes Changing the focus metering AF Mode Exo-AF sensor on default settingExo-AF sensor OFF Changing the sound settings Specifying the basic camera set up Language Adjusting the Date and Time Setting the Auto Power-OFF 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 Others When Carrying the Camera Overseas Using the dedicated AC adapter kit Model No. AC-9Using the Attached Charger Model No. BC-600 Cleaning the camera After using the cameraCare and Storage Handling Care and Storage Cont’d About image data Troubleshooting Symptom Check this Troubleshooting Cont’d Other Main Specifications Main Specifications Cont’d 137 Warranty and After-sales Service Warranty separately attachedWhen requesting service During the warranty period FCC Compliance Statement For Home or Office USE Canada only