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Konica Minolta KD-420Z Taking pictures with AF focus lock, Taking pictures with AE exposure lock

Models: KD-420Z

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Using the Manual Mode Menu (Cont’d)

Taking pictures with AF (focus) lock

If you press while activating focus lock (pressing the shutter button half- way on page 41), the focus setting locks and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The setting becomes effective even after you take a shot.

* To cancel the AF-lock, turn the camera’s power OFF or press the Zoom or button.

Taking pictures with AE (exposure) lock

If you press while activating focus lock (pressing the shutter button half- way on page 41), the exposure setting locks and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The setting becomes effective even after you take a shot.

*To cancel the AE-lock, turn the camera’s power OFF, press the Zoom button, or change the white balance setting.

Changing the white balance setting

You can select the white balance mode by pressing . Each time you press , the mode alters, and the selected mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. For information on displayed icons and white balance modes, see page 73.

Using exposure compensation

Pressing the button when you take a pictures displays the exposure compensation setting on the LCD monitor. Exposure can be corrected with

or button. The exposure compensation can be adjusted ±2.0EV in 1/3 EV increments either side of the default setting.

*Each time you press the button, the function of the and buttons changes. Pressing the button again changes the functions of the and buttons to Macro mode () and Flash mode () respectively.

*You can restore the normal white balance setting by pressing the button.

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Konica Minolta KD-420Z user manual Taking pictures with AF focus lock, Taking pictures with AE exposure lock

Contents

User’s Guide Getting Started Results are not guaranteedTest shooting Be aware of CopyrightGetting Started Cont’d Contents Contents Cont’d Connecting to your PC Camera Settings123 Others125 127Definitions of the symbols Important Safety PrecautionsDo not allow the camera to get wet Important Safety Precautions Cont’dDo not use the camera while driving Do not use the camera on unstable groundDo not use the flash near eyes Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinderDo not use AC adapters other than those specified Within the reach of children Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteriesAbout the LCD monitor About battery fluid leakageDo not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod Checking the Packing Contents Preparation Necessary AccessoriesThis product can be used with the following power supplies Items Sold SeparatelyCompatible Recording Media Necessary Accessories Cont’dAbout the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick SD Memory Card MultiMedia Card Memory StickNecessary Accessories Cont’d Camera Body Names of PartsNames of Parts Cont’d Operation Buttons SET/DISP. button Attaching the StrapMenu Buttton Charging the supplied Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyBattery level indicator Preparing the Power Supply Cont’dInstalling the supplied Battery Pack With LCD Monitor Off Playback TimeAbout About 200 Minutes FCC Compliance Statement Connecting the AC Adapter sold separately Preparing the Power Supply Cont’d Inserting a Card Open the battery/card coverInserting/Removing Cards Card Removal Inserting/Removing Cards Cont’dTurning the Power ON/OFF Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time Cont’d Basic Operation Taking Pictures Viewfinder LED IndicatorsHolding Your Camera Viewfinder LEDTaking Pictures Cont’d Selecting the Shooting ModeAvailable modes AutoSetup p.106 Available Functions by Mode menu-basedAuto p.54 Manual p.74 Scene Select p.62Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor Taking Pictures Cont’d Daytime normal shooting distances TelephotoAbout Auto Power Off Function Image Display Flash firing icon , , 1 Appears when the flash is used AF display , , , 1 Appears when the shutter button isBattery Remaining Display 2Scene mode / Color displayTaking Pictures using the Viewfinder Following subjects may be difficult to bring into focus Shooting with Focus LockShooting Movies Taking Pictures Cont’d Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode Fill-In Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode Cont’dSwitching the Flash Mode Auto Auto Flash Off Flash Override Shooting Close Up Range Macro-photo ModeMacro-photo Mode Shooting Distances Focus Distance Playing Back Pre-recorded Images PlaybackPlayback Image Display Playback Cont’dRecording Media Display After RecordingImage Size Playing Back Movies Erasing Unwanted Images Erasing the Playback ImageIf you chose Select Erasing the Playback Image Cont’dErasing the Playback Image Cont’d Available menu options Using the Auto Mode MenuUsing the Shooting Menu cont’d Changing the color effects Using the Auto mode menu cont’dContinuous Shooting Image size and pixel count width ⋅ height Selecting the Image Size4M 2272 ⋅ 1704 pixels approximately 3,870,000 pixels 2M 1600 ⋅ 1200 pixels approximately 1,920,000 pixelsFine Setting Memory Priority Using the Self-Timer Using the Scene Select Mode Menu Using the Scene Select Mode MenuUsing 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 MenuUsing the Movie/Voice Mode Menu Cont’d Press the shutter button to start recording Using After RecordingErasing recorded voice comments Making Voice Memos Adjusting Exposure Compensation Adjusting White Balance Cloudy About White BalanceUsing the Manual Mode Menu Using the Manual Mode MenuUsing the Manual Mode Menu Cont’d Differences between the Auto and Program modes Taking Pictures in Program ModeUsing exposure compensation Changing the white balance settingTaking pictures with AF focus lock Taking pictures with AE exposure lockTaking Pictures in Aperture Mode Set up focus value with Button Shutter speed with or Taking photographs in manual exposure modeTaking photographs in manual exposure mode Cont’d Using the Auto Bracket Function Taking photographs by fixing focus Changing the Sensitivity ISOSetting the Custom Function Adjusting the Flash Brightness Adjusting the Contrast Adjusting the SaturationAdjusting the Sharpness Adjusting the Color Slow shutter speed display Changing slow shutter speedViewing Multiple Pages at Once Index Playback Advanced PlaybackPlaying Back Enlarged Images Digital Zoom Using the Quick-view FunctionWhen using the LCD monitor for shooting images Playing back voice memo and sound for After Recording image Playing back the sound of After Recording imagePlaying Back Voice Memos Using the Play Menu Using the Play MenuUsing the Play Menu Cont’d Copying and Moving Images Using the Play Menu Cont’dUsing 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 chose ALL OFF If you selected ALL onIf you selected ALL on or Select Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images 102 103 Reducing Image Size Resizing Playing a Slide Show Using the Set-up Menu Camera Settings Using the Set-up MenuUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Formatting a Memory Card 109 Quick View Specifying the LCD Monitor SettingsChanging the LCD monitor operation mode Setting Quick ViewPreventing the blue LED from switching on Hiding the image informationAdjusting the Brightness and color of the LCD Monitor Specifying the Shooting mode settings Using the Digital Zoom Taking pictures using red-eye reductionNumber Reset OFF default setting Resetting the file numberCenter-weighted metering AE Center Changing Auto-Exposure AE ModesExo-AF sensor OFF Changing the focus metering AF ModeExo-AF sensor on default setting Changing the sound settings Language Specifying the basic camera set upChanging Languages Adjusting the Date and TimeSetting the Auto Power-OFF Time Restoring the defaults Specifying custom settingsOperating Environments Connecting to your PCConnecting with a USB cable Connecting to your PC Cont’dInstalling USB Driver Software Installing software and downloading imagesInstalling software and downloading images Cont’d Downloading transferring Images 126 Using Windows Viewing the KD-420Z User’s Guide Installing the KD-420Z User’s Guide Using Macintosh Installing the Adobe Acrobat ReaderUsing the Attached Charger Model No. BC-600 Others When Carrying the Camera OverseasUsing the dedicated AC adapter kit Model No. AC-9 After using the camera Cleaning the cameraCare and Storage HandlingAbout image data Care and Storage Cont’dSymptom Check this TroubleshootingOther Troubleshooting Cont’dMain Specifications Main Specifications Cont’d 137 Warranty separately attached Warranty and After-sales ServiceWhen requesting service During the warranty periodFor Home or Office USE FCC Compliance StatementCanada only