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Konica Minolta KD-500Z Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor, Using the REC Menu Cont’d

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Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor

-You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to suit your shooting location.

1. Select “MONITOR” and press .

2.The through image mode is entered and on the bottom of the screen the brightness

adjustment bar appears.

If you press , the cursor moves to the plus

side and the screen gets brighter. Pressing produces the opposite result—the cursor

moves toward the minus side and the screen darkens. Choose the best brightness setting for you and press the MENU/SET button. You will then return to screen 1.

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Konica Minolta KD-500Z user manual Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor, Using the REC Menu Cont’d

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User’s Guide Digital Still CameraResults are not guaranteed Getting StartedPlease be sure to read this manual before use Test shootingContents PreparationBasic Operation Advanced ShootingBasic Playback/Erasing Contents Cont’dAdvanced Playback/Erasing Advanced Operations OthersContents Cont’d Installing software from the CD-ROM suppliedImportant Safety Precautions Definitions of the symbolsImportant Safety Precautions Cont’d If liquid gets inside the cameraIf any foreign object gets inside the camera Do not dismantle, modify or repair the camera yourselfDo not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder Do not use AC adapters other than those specifiedDo not point the lens directly at the sun or at a strong light source Do not use the flash near eyesDo not use batteries which have become soiled with oil or sweat Do not leave the camera in locations such asWithin the reach of children Unstable surfaces such as on an unstable table or an angled surfaceAbout battery fluid leakage Do not use force when operating the cameraDo not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod About the LCD monitorNecessary Accessories Checking the Packing ContentsThis product can be used with the following power supplies PreparationNecessary 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 Always back-up important dataNames of Parts Camera BodyNames of Parts Cont’d Battery Sub-capBattery/Card Cover Play Button→ P.16Operation Buttons Names of Parts Cont’dq Play Button w Display ButtonAttaching the Strap Preparing the Power Supply Charging the supplied Battery PackInstalling the supplied Battery Pack Preparing the Power Supply Cont’dBattery level indicator Battery life guide reference Number of PicturesContinuous With LCD Monitor OnFCC Compliance Statement Preparing the Power Supply Cont’dPlease co-operate in recycling the lithium battery This product uses a lithium batteryConnecting the AC Adapter sold separately Preparing the Power Supply Cont’dTurning the Power ON/OFF Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time Cont’d 2 Use or to adjust the month in the same way as Step 3 on page7. After finishing the settings… or the MENU/SET buttonInserting/Removing Cards Inserting/Removing Cards Cont’d Open the battery/card coverInserting a Card Card Removal Inserting/Removing Cards Cont’dViewfinder and Indicator LEDs Basic OperationTaking Pictures Holding Your CameraViewfinder LED Indicators Taking Pictures Cont’dTaking Pictures using the Viewfinder Taking Pictures Cont’dTaking Pictures Cont’d Once the red and green LEDs disappear, the recording has finishedWhen you press the shutter halfway and the green LED flashes… Taking Pictures Cont’dThe following subjects may be difficult to bring into focus Shooting with Focus LockTaking Pictures Cont’d Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor Taking Pictures Cont’dImage Display u Battery Remaining DisplayTaking Pictures Cont’d q w e rAbout Auto Power Off Function Taking Pictures Cont’di Counter o Shooting Date and TimeSelecting the Shooting Mode Switching the Flash Mode AUTO Auto Flash Selecting the Shooting Mode Cont’dRed-Eye Reduction Flash Shooting DistancesFill-In Slow-SyncOff Flash Override Selecting the Shooting Mode Cont’dUsing the Self-Timer Self-Timer Mode Shooting Close Up/Long Range Macro-photo ModeDistant View Mode Macro-photo ModeSetting with the REC DETAILS Menu Using the REC MenuAdvanced Shooting Using the REC Menu Cont’d For details of each set-up menu, refer to the pages hereafterReturning to Default Settings Using the REC Menu Cont’d3. Select the picture size Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression RatiosUsing the REC Menu Cont’d 4. Selecting the compression ratio Using the REC Menu Cont’dImage size and pixel count width ⋅ height 1 2592 ⋅ 1944 pixels approximately 5,040,000 pixels2 2048 ⋅ 1536 pixels approximately 3,140,000 pixels 3 1600 ⋅ 1200 pixels approximately 1,920,000 pixelsShooting Movies Using the REC Menu Cont’dUsing the REC Menu Cont’d You need not hold the shutter button downAdjusting Exposure Compensation Using the REC Menu Cont’dAdjusting White Balance Available ModesAbout White Balance Using the REC Menu Cont’dAdjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Using the REC Menu Cont’dUsing the Digital Zoom Using the REC Menu Cont’dCenter-weighted metering Changing Auto-Exposure AE ModesSpot metering Using the REC Menu Cont’dChanging to the Slow Shutter Speed Mode Using the REC Menu Cont’dMaking Voice Memos Using the REC Menu Cont’dUsing After Recording Using the REC Menu Cont’dUsing the REC Menu Cont’d Erasing recorded voice commentsthe appropriate setting, and then press the MENU/SET button Taking Monochrome Pictures Using the REC Menu Cont’dSelecting the Set-up Menu Using the REC Menu Cont’dSetting with the REC BASIC Menu Using the REC Menu Cont’dSelecting the Image Size Using the REC Menu Cont’dAbout 51 photos About 85 photosPage Playback Basic Playback/ErasingPlaying Back Pre-recorded Images Playback Cont’d The Playback Image Displayt Remaining Battery Power Display q Recording Media DisplayPlaying Back Movies Playback Cont’dPlaying Back Voice Memos Playback Cont’dPlaying Back Enlarged Images Digital Zoom Playback Cont’dWhen using the LCD monitor for shooting images Using the Quick-view FunctionPlayback Cont’d Erasing the Playback Image Using the PLAY Menu Advanced Playback/ErasingUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Viewing Multiple Pages at Once Index PlaybackCopying an Image Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d are completed, returning you to screenUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d 7. The 8-frame index appears. UsingUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Erasing Unwanted Imagesthe setting is invalidated and you Using the PLAY Menu Cont’d 6. The 8-frame index appears. UsingUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d To select multiple images, repeat Steps 6 andAdjusting LCD Monitor Brightness Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dSelecting/Deselecting Images to Print DPOF Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dUsing 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 Reducing Image Size Resizing Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dSetting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d PressingIf you chose “ALL OFF” select “YES” with Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dMoving the Image Data to Another Memory Card Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Using the PLAY Menu Cont’d Using the After Recording Function Playing a Slide ShowUsing the PLAY Menu Cont’d Selecting the Set-up MenuUsing the Set-up Menu Advanced OperationsUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Formatting a Memory CardQuick View Settings REC Menu SettingsUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Make so the Image Information is not displayed Using the Set-up Menu Cont’dSetting the Operation Sounds Using the Set-up Menu Cont’dSetting 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 Choose-to-Record Setting “IF SELECTED” For the Always-ON Setting “ALWAYS”Taking Still Images with Sound Using the Set-up Menu Cont’dSetting the exposure compensation to “ON” Setting the white balance switch function to “ON”Setting the AF-Lock to “ON” Customizing the cameraSetting the AE-Lock to “ON” Using the Set-up Menu Cont’dUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Restoring the Default Settings Using the Set-up Menu Cont’dConnecting to your PC OthersOperating Environments 1. WindowsConnecting to your PC Cont’d Connecting with a USB cableDownloading transferring Images Connecting to your PC Cont’dConnecting to your PC Cont’d Always back up important dataInstalling software from the CD-ROM supplied Installing USB Driver SoftwareInstalling software from the CD-ROM supplied Cont’d The INF file necessary for the install is located in “D\”When 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 Viewing the KD-500Z User’s Guide Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied Cont’dInstalling the Adobe Acrobat Reader Installing the KD-500Z User’s GuideUsing 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 Cleaning the camera After using the cameraCare and Storage HandlingAbout image data Care and Storage Cont’dAbout the LCD monitor Troubleshooting SymptomCheck this PageTroubleshooting Cont’d SymptomCheck this PageMain Specifications Main Specifications Cont’d 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 devicesWarranty and After-sales Service Warranty separately attachedWhen requesting service During the warranty periodFCC Compliance Statement Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement CANADA ONLYThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003