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Kyocera SL300RT manual Basic Operations

Models: SL300RT

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Basic Operations

Uninstalling the driver software (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only)

If the driver software is not installed successfully, the PC will be unable to recognize the camera. If this occurs, use the procedure below to uninstall the drivers. Then use the procedure on p.2-12 to re-install the drivers.

* Note that this procedure is only required for Windows 98 and Windows 98SE.

1 Load the memory card into the camera. ( p.1-3)

2 Connect the AC adapter to the camera.

3 Connect the camera to your PC using the dedicated USB cable and then start up the PC.

4 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on.

5 Right-click [My Computer] and select [Properties].

6 When the System Properties window opens, click the [Device Manager] tab.

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Kyocera SL300RT manual Basic Operations

Contents

Page FCC Compliance Statement for American Users Page Contents Using CCamera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode MMovie Mode Using the PPlayback Mode FunctionsGUsing the SET UP Mode Functions AppendixIntroduction Handling Precautions Microcomputer Protection Circuit Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Precautions for Using the AC Adapter Nomenclature Names of camera controls and reference pages Page SET UP Camera FunctionsPage Page Camera Preparations Open the card/battery cover Inserting the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Insert the battery pack BP-780S Supplied with the cameraCharging the Battery Grip the battery pack and pull it out CameraLoading the Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Load the memory cardSwitching the Camera On Press the Power button HPush the memory card in gently with your fingertip Setting the Date and Time Viewing the battery level and charging guidePage Page Basic Operations Taking Pictures Shooting Still Images Take the camera out of the caseUse the LCD monitor to compose your shot Holding the camera Pressing the shutter release button half wayShooting Movies Press the shutter release button half way to finish shooting Viewing Images Movie Playback Viewing Images Still Image PlaybackDisplaying Information for Playback Images Information Press Don the 4-way button during Image playbackChecking Photography Data Erasing Images Manual REC Review Deleting Unwanted Images Erasing ImagesPress U on the 4-way button Press the Menu button K Press U on the 4-way button to select ExecuteWhen the Memory Card is Full Press the Menu button K to finish the erase procedurePress the OK button E to erase the image Windows computers Connecting the Camera to a ComputerComputer hardware and software requirements Macintosh computersLoad the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive Connecting to a Windows PCSwitch the PC on and start up Windows Double-click My Computer and then the CD-ROM icon toViewing images on a Windows PC Load the memory card into the camera. p.1-3Page Page Disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC Windows Me usersPage Basic Operations Page Connecting to a Macintosh Viewing images on a Macintosh computerPage Page Digital Printing on a Printer Page Techniques for Taking Pictures Using Focus Lock to Take Pictures Subjects that are difficult to focus onUsing the Zoom Button Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Displaying the Scene Mode menu With the camera in shooting mode, press the Scene buttonShooting modes Using macro mode Using Continuous Shooting Mode Specifying the settings Switching the LCD monitor backlighting Off Conserving Battery PowerSwitching the camera off promptly Setting the Power Save functionPage Page Using the Flash Flash modesSetting the flash mode Red-eye effectEffective flash range Taking Pictures Using the Self-TimerFlash settings in each mode using the scene button Avoiding camera shakeSelecting the Number of Pixels Image Size Press the shutter release buttonSelecting the Quality Compression Ratio Selected number of pixels , etc. appears on the LCD monitorUse L or R on the 4-way button to select Guide to choosing image size and image qualityUsing Exposure Compensation Compensation setting +1.0, etc. appears on the LCD monitorDetermining the White Balance An icon such as appears on the LCD monitorSetting the Frame Rate Selected frame rate 30fps, etc Appears on the LCD monitorSetting Detailed Functions in the SET DetailesSET Details Press the Menu button K to clear the menuColor Mode Selecting Color, Black & White or Sepia Chroma Changing the color intensity Sharpness and then press R Selected setting +1, etc. appears on LCD monitorSharpness Enhancing the image outlines Desired sharpness and then pressWB Preset Setting Your Own Value for White AE Mode Selecting the Exposure Setting Method Subject. default Setting the focusing method Focusing Selecting the focusing methodDetermining the shooting distance with manual focusing MF Approximate shooting distances using the focusing gaugeUse L or R on the 4-way button to set the distance Long EXP. Using Slow Shutter Speeds Selected setting LT4S, etc. appears on the LCD monitor Metering Selecting the Area Used for Setting the Exposure Then press the OKDigital Zoom Switching the Digital Zoom on and OFF Digital zooming can be used. default Page Using the P Playback Mode Functions Playing Back Movies Playback Zoom Viewing Your Images EnlargedPress the OK button E to begin playback Using Multi playbackMulti Viewing Multiple Images Press the OK button E to stop movie playbackUsing the Multi playback screen Current frame/Total framesReverting to normal playback Single playback Recording a messagePress the Menu button K to return to Multi playback screen Screen in reappears Erasing voice messages Playing back a recorded messageProtecting an image Protect Protecting Images from Accidental ErasingErase Erasing Individual Images Erase ALL Erasing All Images Page Using the P Playback Mode Functions Checking and erasing resized images Resized image is displayedPress the Menu button K to return to the normal playback Resizing all the imagesErasing all resized images ScreenRotate Rotating an Image Use L or On the 4-way button to select the image to beRotated Setting Auto Play Auto Play Displaying Images Automatically as a SlideshowPlayback From or in Setting Auto Play on p.5-16 Starting and ending an Auto Play slideshowTo end the slideshow, press the Menu button K Specifying Dpof settings Print Settings Specifying Dpof Print SettingsUse L or R on the 4-way button to select the image for which Specifying index print settings Screen in reappearsBegin by protecting the images you want to keep Deleting all the Dpof print settingsTips on erasing images using Protect and Erase ALL Button Kto display the menu icons and then select ProtectUsing the P Playback Mode Functions Page Using the SET UP Mode Functions AF Mode Setting AF mode AF Method Setting AF methodBright Cntrl Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness StandardDate Setting the Camera’s Date and Time Insert Date Writing the Date onto Image FilesDefault setting for this function is no Date Format Initializing Memory CardsWhen initialization is completed, the screen in reappears Delay time is set and the screen in reappearsMode Lock Preserving Your Function Settings When Power Save is set to 1MIN., 3MIN. or 6MINWhen Power Save is set to no PWR OFF Beep Adjusting the Volume of the Camera Button Beep Selected settings are applied and the screen in reappearsColor Select Selecting the Menu Color Press the OK button E to finish the settings Start Screen Selecting the Startup ScreenIf a user-defined screen was selected in step REC Review Checking Images Right After You Shoot Them Language Selecting the Menu Language Page Mode Reset Resetting Function Settings Appendix Troubleshooting Problems and SolutionsProblem Cause Solution Messages and ResponsesMode-locked Menu Options and Default Settings Display when the Menu button is pressed LCD Monitor Information and Names of IconsPlayback mode Camera mode Display when Playback Pmode is selectedDisplay when the Menu button K is pressed Image Information DisplayLED indicators Self-timer LED redCard access LED orange As the shutter speed is slow, you need to take Basic Glossary of Digital Camera Terms Format MF Manual Focus