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Konica Minolta KD-500Z user manual User’s Guide, Digital Still Camera

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Digital Still Camera

User’s Guide

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Konica Minolta KD-500Z user manual User’s Guide, Digital Still Camera

Contents

Digital Still Camera User’s GuideGetting Started Results are not guaranteedPlease be sure to read this manual before use Test shootingPreparation ContentsBasic Operation Advanced ShootingBasic Playback/Erasing Contents Cont’dAdvanced Playback/Erasing Others Advanced OperationsContents Cont’d Installing software from the CD-ROM suppliedDefinitions of the symbols Important Safety PrecautionsIf liquid gets inside the camera Important Safety Precautions Cont’dIf any foreign object gets inside the camera Do not dismantle, modify or repair the camera yourselfDo not use AC adapters other than those specified Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinderDo not point the lens directly at the sun or at a strong light source Do not use the flash near eyesDo not leave the camera in locations such as Do not use batteries which have become soiled with oil or sweatWithin the reach of children Unstable surfaces such as on an unstable table or an angled surfaceDo not use force when operating the camera About battery fluid leakageDo not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod About the LCD monitorChecking the Packing Contents Necessary AccessoriesThis product can be used with the following power supplies PreparationCompatible Recording Media Necessary Accessories Cont’dAbout the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick SD Memory Card MultiMedia Card Memory StickAlways back-up important data Necessary Accessories Cont’dCamera Body Names of PartsBattery Sub-cap Names of Parts Cont’dBattery/Card Cover Play Button→ P.16Names of Parts Cont’d Operation Buttonsq Play Button w Display ButtonAttaching the Strap Charging the supplied Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyInstalling the supplied Battery Pack Preparing the Power Supply Cont’dBattery level indicator Number of Pictures Battery life guide referenceContinuous With LCD Monitor OnPreparing the Power Supply Cont’d FCC Compliance StatementPlease co-operate in recycling the lithium battery This product uses a lithium batteryPreparing the Power Supply Cont’d Connecting the AC Adapter sold separatelyTurning the Power ON/OFF Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time 2 Use or to adjust the month in the same way as Step 3 on page Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time Cont’d7. After finishing the settings… or the MENU/SET buttonInserting/Removing Cards Inserting/Removing Cards Cont’d Open the battery/card coverInserting a Card Inserting/Removing Cards Cont’d Card RemovalBasic Operation Viewfinder and Indicator LEDsTaking Pictures Holding Your CameraTaking Pictures Cont’d Viewfinder LED IndicatorsTaking Pictures Cont’d Taking Pictures using the ViewfinderOnce the red and green LEDs disappear, the recording has finished Taking Pictures Cont’dTaking Pictures Cont’d When you press the shutter halfway and the green LED flashes…The following subjects may be difficult to bring into focus Shooting with Focus LockTaking Pictures Cont’d Taking Pictures Cont’d Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitoru Battery Remaining Display Image DisplayTaking Pictures Cont’d q w e rTaking Pictures Cont’d About Auto Power Off Functioni Counter o Shooting Date and TimeSelecting the Shooting Mode Selecting the Shooting Mode Cont’d Switching the Flash Mode AUTO Auto FlashRed-Eye Reduction Flash Shooting DistancesSlow-Sync Fill-InOff Flash Override Selecting the Shooting Mode Cont’dShooting Close Up/Long Range Macro-photo Mode Using the Self-Timer Self-Timer ModeDistant View Mode Macro-photo ModeSetting with the REC DETAILS Menu Using the REC MenuAdvanced Shooting For details of each set-up menu, refer to the pages hereafter Using the REC Menu Cont’dUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Returning to Default Settings3. Select the picture size Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression RatiosUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Using the REC Menu Cont’d 4. Selecting the compression ratio1 2592 ⋅ 1944 pixels approximately 5,040,000 pixels Image size and pixel count width ⋅ height2 2048 ⋅ 1536 pixels approximately 3,140,000 pixels 3 1600 ⋅ 1200 pixels approximately 1,920,000 pixelsUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Shooting MoviesYou need not hold the shutter button down Using the REC Menu Cont’dUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Adjusting Exposure CompensationAvailable Modes Adjusting White BalanceAbout White Balance Using the REC Menu Cont’dUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Using the Digital ZoomChanging Auto-Exposure AE Modes Center-weighted meteringSpot metering Using the REC Menu Cont’dUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Changing to the Slow Shutter Speed ModeUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Making Voice MemosUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Using After RecordingUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Erasing recorded voice commentsthe appropriate setting, and then press the MENU/SET button Using the REC Menu Cont’d Taking Monochrome PicturesUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Selecting the Set-up MenuUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Setting with the REC BASIC MenuUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Selecting the Image SizeAbout 51 photos About 85 photosPage Playback Basic Playback/ErasingPlaying Back Pre-recorded Images The Playback Image Display Playback Cont’dt Remaining Battery Power Display q Recording Media DisplayPlayback Cont’d Playing Back MoviesPlayback Cont’d Playing Back Voice MemosPlayback Cont’d Playing Back Enlarged Images Digital ZoomWhen using the LCD monitor for shooting images Using the Quick-view FunctionPlayback Cont’d Erasing the Playback Image Advanced Playback/Erasing Using the PLAY MenuViewing Multiple Pages at Once Index Playback Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Copying an Imageare completed, returning you to screen Using the PLAY Menu Cont’d7. The 8-frame index appears. Using Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Erasing Unwanted Imagesthe setting is invalidated and you 6. The 8-frame index appears. Using Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dTo select multiple images, repeat Steps 6 and Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Adjusting LCD Monitor BrightnessUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print DPOFUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Using the PLAY Menu Cont’d If you chose “ALL OFF” select “YES” and If you chose “SELECT” or “ALL ON” SetUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Using the PLAY Menu Cont’d Reducing Image Size ResizingUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important ImagesPressing Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d If you chose “ALL OFF” select “YES” withUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Moving the Image Data to Another Memory CardUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Using the PLAY Menu Cont’d Playing a Slide Show Using the After Recording FunctionUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Selecting the Set-up MenuAdvanced Operations Using the Set-up MenuFormatting a Memory Card Using the Set-up Menu Cont’dQuick View Settings REC Menu SettingsUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Using the Set-up Menu Cont’d Make so the Image Information is not displayedUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Setting the Operation SoundsSetting the Self-timer Delay Time Adjusting the Date and TimeUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Resetting the File Numbers Setting the Auto Power-OFF TimeUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Changing Languages Setting Memory PriorityUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d For the Always-ON Setting “ALWAYS” For the Choose-to-Record Setting “IF SELECTED”Taking Still Images with Sound Using the Set-up Menu Cont’dSetting the white balance switch function to “ON” Setting the exposure compensation to “ON”Setting the AF-Lock to “ON” Customizing the cameraUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Setting the AE-Lock to “ON”Using the Set-up Menu Cont’d Using the Set-up Menu Cont’d Restoring the Default SettingsOthers Connecting to your PCOperating Environments 1. WindowsConnecting with a USB cable Connecting to your PC Cont’dConnecting to your PC Cont’d Downloading transferring ImagesAlways back up important data Connecting to your PC Cont’dInstalling USB Driver Software Installing software from the CD-ROM suppliedThe INF file necessary for the install is located in “D\” Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied Cont’dWhen searching a different location, click “Browse” 7 Click “Next” 8 Click “Finish” The USB device driver is now installedInstalling the included software CD-ROM and KD-500Z User’s Guide Using WindowsInstalling software from the CD-ROM supplied Cont’d Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied Cont’d Viewing the KD-500Z User’s GuideInstalling the KD-500Z User’s Guide Installing the Adobe Acrobat ReaderUsing Macintosh Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied Cont’dUsing the dedicated AC adapter kit Model No. DR-AC4 When Carrying the Camera OverseasUsing the Attached Charger Model No. DR-BC-K4 After using the camera Cleaning the cameraCare and Storage HandlingAbout image data Care and Storage Cont’dAbout the LCD monitor Symptom TroubleshootingCheck this PageSymptom Troubleshooting Cont’dCheck this PageMain Specifications Main Specifications Cont’d 1 DCF Design rule for Camera File system is a standard by JEITA mainly for the purpose of simplifying the use of image files taken by digital cameras with other related devices Main Specifications Cont’dWarranty separately attached Warranty and After-sales ServiceWhen requesting service During the warranty periodFCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement CANADA ONLYThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003