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Konica Minolta KD-420Z user manual Adjusting the Flash Brightness

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Using the Manual Mode Menu (Cont’d)

Adjusting the Flash Brightness

- Flash intensity can be adjusted.

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1.Select the Flash setting menu option.

•The current setting is displayed.

"FLASH ±0.0" is displayed as the default setting.

2. Use the and buttons to select the desired setting.

Press the SET/DISP. button to complete the setting and return the camera to shooting mode.

•If you want to reduce the flash intensity, so as to take photograph of a close object, adjust the volume to the “–”.

If you want to increase the flash intensity, such as when the background of an object is far away, adjust to the “+”.

•Flash intensity may be restricted by hardware depending on the conditions (focusing distance, focus value, distance to an object, sensitivity etc.)

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Konica Minolta KD-420Z user manual Adjusting the Flash Brightness

Contents

User’s Guide Results are not guaranteed Getting StartedTest shooting Be aware of CopyrightGetting Started Cont’d Contents Contents Cont’d Camera Settings Connecting to your PCOthers 123125 127Important Safety Precautions Definitions of the symbolsImportant 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 groundDo 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 childrenAbout 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 SeparatelyNecessary Accessories Cont’d Compatible Recording MediaAbout the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick SD Memory Card MultiMedia Card Memory StickNecessary Accessories Cont’d Names of Parts Camera BodyNames of Parts Cont’d Operation Buttons Attaching the Strap Menu ButttonSET/DISP. button Preparing the Power Supply Charging the supplied Battery PackPreparing 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 RemovalTurning 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 LEDSelecting the Shooting Mode Taking Pictures Cont’dAvailable modes AutoAvailable Functions by Mode menu-based Setup p.106Auto p.54 Manual p.74 Scene Select p.62Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor Taking Pictures Cont’d Telephoto Daytime normal shooting distancesAbout 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 displayTaking Pictures using the Viewfinder Shooting with Focus Lock Following subjects may be difficult to bring into focusShooting 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 ImagesPlayback Cont’d Playback Image DisplayAfter Recording Image SizeRecording Media Display Playing Back Movies Erasing the Playback Image Erasing Unwanted ImagesErasing the Playback Image Cont’d If you chose SelectErasing the Playback Image Cont’d Using the Auto Mode Menu Available menu optionsUsing the Shooting Menu cont’d Using the Auto mode menu cont’d Changing the color effectsContinuous 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 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 Using After Recording Press the shutter button to start recordingErasing recorded voice comments Making Voice Memos Adjusting Exposure Compensation Adjusting White Balance About White Balance CloudyUsing the Manual Mode Menu Using the Manual Mode MenuUsing the Manual Mode Menu Cont’d Taking Pictures in Program Mode Differences between the Auto and Program modesChanging the white balance setting Using exposure compensationTaking pictures with AF focus lock Taking pictures with AE exposure lockTaking Pictures in Aperture Mode Taking photographs in manual exposure mode Set up focus value with Button Shutter speed with orTaking photographs in manual exposure mode Cont’d Using the Auto Bracket Function Changing the Sensitivity ISO Taking photographs by fixing focusSetting the Custom Function Adjusting the Flash Brightness Adjusting the Saturation Adjusting the ContrastAdjusting the Sharpness Adjusting the Color Changing slow shutter speed Slow shutter speed displayAdvanced Playback Viewing Multiple Pages at Once Index PlaybackUsing 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 MenuUsing the Play Menu Cont’d Using the Play Menu Cont’d Copying and Moving ImagesUsing 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 MenuUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Formatting a Memory Card 109 Specifying the LCD Monitor Settings Quick ViewSetting Quick View Changing the LCD monitor operation modePreventing the blue LED from switching on Hiding the image informationAdjusting the Brightness and color of the LCD Monitor Specifying the Shooting mode settings Taking pictures using red-eye reduction Using the Digital ZoomResetting the file number Number Reset OFF default settingCenter-weighted metering AE Center Changing Auto-Exposure AE ModesChanging the focus metering AF Mode Exo-AF sensor on default settingExo-AF sensor OFF Changing the sound settings Specifying the basic camera set up LanguageAdjusting the Date and Time Setting the Auto Power-OFF TimeChanging Languages Specifying custom settings Restoring the defaultsConnecting to your PC Operating EnvironmentsConnecting to your PC Cont’d Connecting with a USB cableInstalling software and downloading images Installing USB Driver SoftwareInstalling 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 GuideOthers 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 HandlingCare and Storage Cont’d About image dataTroubleshooting Symptom Check thisTroubleshooting Cont’d OtherMain Specifications Main Specifications Cont’d 137 Warranty and After-sales Service Warranty separately attachedWhen requesting service During the warranty periodFCC Compliance Statement For Home or Office USECanada only