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Konica Minolta KD-500Z user manual Important Safety Precautions, Definitions of the symbols

Models: KD-500Z

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Important Safety Precautions

This product has been designed with safety in mind; however, please read the following display marks, warnings and cautions for its correct usage.

The following warning and caution symbols are to prevent damage to the user, other persons and property.

Definitions of the symbols

The following categories explain the degree of danger or damage that may occur if the displayed content is not followed or the product is misused.

Warning

This symbol indicates that misuse may result in serious injury and even death.

Caution

This symbol indicates that misuse may result in bodily injury or physical damage.

The following categories explain the contents to be followed using symbols.

This symbol indicates that the content requires caution when performed.

This symbol indicates that the content is prohibited.

This symbol indicates that the content must always be followed.

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Konica Minolta KD-500Z user manual Important Safety Precautions, Definitions of the symbols

Contents

User’s Guide Digital Still CameraPlease be sure to read this manual before use Results are not guaranteedGetting Started Test shootingBasic Operation ContentsPreparation Advanced ShootingContents Cont’d Basic Playback/ErasingAdvanced Playback/Erasing Contents Cont’d Advanced OperationsOthers Installing software from the CD-ROM suppliedImportant Safety Precautions Definitions of the symbolsIf any foreign object gets inside the camera Important Safety Precautions Cont’dIf liquid gets inside the camera Do not dismantle, modify or repair the camera yourselfDo not point the lens directly at the sun or at a strong light source Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinderDo not use AC adapters other than those specified Do not use the flash near eyesWithin the reach of children Do not use batteries which have become soiled with oil or sweatDo not leave the camera in locations such as Unstable surfaces such as on an unstable table or an angled surfaceDo not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod About battery fluid leakageDo not use force when operating the camera About the LCD monitorThis product can be used with the following power supplies Necessary AccessoriesChecking the Packing Contents PreparationAbout the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick Necessary Accessories Cont’dCompatible Recording Media SD Memory Card MultiMedia Card Memory StickNecessary Accessories Cont’d Always back-up important dataNames of Parts Camera BodyBattery/Card Cover Names of Parts Cont’dBattery Sub-cap Play Button→ P.16q Play Button Operation ButtonsNames of Parts Cont’d w Display ButtonAttaching the Strap Preparing the Power Supply Charging the supplied Battery PackPreparing the Power Supply Cont’d Installing the supplied Battery PackBattery level indicator Continuous Battery life guide referenceNumber of Pictures With LCD Monitor OnPlease co-operate in recycling the lithium battery FCC Compliance StatementPreparing the Power Supply Cont’d 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 7. After finishing the settings… Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time Cont’d2 Use or to adjust the month in the same way as Step 3 on page or the MENU/SET buttonInserting/Removing Cards Open the battery/card cover Inserting/Removing Cards Cont’dInserting a Card Card Removal Inserting/Removing Cards Cont’dTaking Pictures Viewfinder and Indicator LEDsBasic Operation 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’dShooting with Focus Lock The following subjects may be difficult to bring into focusTaking Pictures Cont’d Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor Taking Pictures Cont’dTaking Pictures Cont’d Image Displayu Battery Remaining Display q w e ri Counter About Auto Power Off FunctionTaking Pictures Cont’d o Shooting Date and TimeSelecting the Shooting Mode Red-Eye Reduction Switching the Flash Mode AUTO Auto FlashSelecting the Shooting Mode Cont’d Flash Shooting DistancesOff Flash Override Fill-InSlow-Sync Selecting the Shooting Mode Cont’dDistant View Mode Using the Self-Timer Self-Timer ModeShooting Close Up/Long Range Macro-photo Mode Macro-photo ModeUsing the REC Menu Setting with the REC DETAILS 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’dSelecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression Ratios 3. Select the picture sizeUsing the REC Menu Cont’d 4. Selecting the compression ratio Using the REC Menu Cont’d2 2048 ⋅ 1536 pixels approximately 3,140,000 pixels Image size and pixel count width ⋅ height1 2592 ⋅ 1944 pixels approximately 5,040,000 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’dAbout White Balance Adjusting White BalanceAvailable Modes 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’dSpot metering Center-weighted meteringChanging Auto-Exposure AE Modes 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’dErasing recorded voice comments Using the REC Menu Cont’dthe 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’dAbout 51 photos Selecting the Image SizeUsing the REC Menu Cont’d About 85 photosPage Basic Playback/Erasing PlaybackPlaying Back Pre-recorded Images t Remaining Battery Power Display Playback Cont’dThe Playback Image Display q Recording Media DisplayPlaying Back Movies Playback Cont’dPlaying Back Voice Memos Playback Cont’dPlaying Back Enlarged Images Digital Zoom Playback Cont’dUsing the Quick-view Function When using the LCD monitor for shooting imagesPlayback 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. UsingErasing Unwanted Images Using the PLAY Menu Cont’dthe 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 “SELECT” or “ALL ON” Set If you chose “ALL OFF” select “YES” andUsing 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 PLAY Menu Cont’d Using the After Recording FunctionPlaying a Slide Show Selecting the Set-up MenuUsing the Set-up Menu Advanced OperationsUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Formatting a Memory CardREC Menu Settings Quick View 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’dAdjusting the Date and Time Setting the Self-timer Delay TimeUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time Resetting the File NumbersUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Setting Memory Priority Changing LanguagesUsing the Set-up Menu Cont’d Taking Still Images with Sound For the Choose-to-Record Setting “IF SELECTED”For the Always-ON Setting “ALWAYS” Using the Set-up Menu Cont’dSetting the AF-Lock to “ON” Setting the exposure compensation to “ON”Setting the white balance switch function 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’dOperating Environments Connecting to your PCOthers 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 SoftwareWhen searching a different location, click “Browse” 7 Click “Next” Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied Cont’dThe INF file necessary for the install is located in “D\” 8 Click “Finish” The USB device driver is now installedUsing Windows Installing the included software CD-ROM and KD-500Z User’s GuideInstalling software from the CD-ROM supplied Cont’d Viewing the KD-500Z User’s Guide Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied Cont’dUsing Macintosh Installing the Adobe Acrobat ReaderInstalling the KD-500Z User’s Guide Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied Cont’dWhen Carrying the Camera Overseas Using the dedicated AC adapter kit Model No. DR-AC4Using the Attached Charger Model No. DR-BC-K4 Care and Storage Cleaning the cameraAfter using the camera HandlingCare and Storage Cont’d About image dataAbout the LCD monitor Check this TroubleshootingSymptom PageCheck this Troubleshooting Cont’dSymptom 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 devicesWhen requesting service Warranty and After-sales ServiceWarranty separately attached During the warranty periodFCC Compliance Statement CANADA ONLY Industry Canada’s Compliance StatementThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003