Konica Minolta DIGITAL REVIO KD-300Z Manual

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Page 1 GB/D Thank you for purchasing this Konica product. Digital Revio KD-300Z is a digital camera equipped with a 3.34 mega- pixel CCD for high quality digital photography. Before using the camera, please read this User’s Manual carefully and follow its instructions to assure proper use.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Please purchase “Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards” or “Multi-Media Contents * MultiMedia Card is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG Cards*” (MMC) for use with this camera. These cards are referred to in (Germany), licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association). these User’s Instructions as “Memory Cards.”...
Page 3: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts <Operating Controls> <Displays and Indicators> “ ” Macro/ Mode select lever Landscape mode button Use this lever to switch between (page 24) record, playback, and setup Use this button to select Macro modes. or Landscape mode. Self-timer LED (red) “...
Page 4 <Other Parts> <LCD Monitor Information> Flash Macro/Landscape mode (page 24) Optical viewfinder (page 18) Flash mode (page 22) Light sensor Metering mode (page 39) Focus mark (lights when focus is set) Color mode (page 30) / White balance mode (page 31) Image quality (page 27) Lens and lens cover Number of images recordable...
Page 5: Loading And Recharging The Battery Pack
Loading and Recharging the Battery Pack Open the battery compartment cover and insert the supplied battery pack. ¶ Be sure to insert the battery pack in the correct direction; the camera will not operate if the battery pack is loaded incorrectly. Connect the AC adapter to the Basic camera and plug it into a household...
Page 6 Loading and Removing Memory Cards <Loading> Write Protect Switch (SD Memory Cards only) Slide the memory card door release to open the card door. SD Memory Cards are provided with a write-protect switch. When this switch is moved downward, further recording on the card is disabled, to protect any images and data already LOCK...
Page 7 Setting the Date Follow these instructions to set the date, time, and calendar display mode: <Operation> Set the mode select lever to “ ”. Press the “#” button. The monitor will show the date/time setting display. Press the “@” and “#” buttons to change the setting item, and the “%”...
Page 8: Using The Lcd Monitor When Shooting
Using the LCD Monitor when Shooting Use the LCD monitor to compose your pictures when particularly accurate composition is needed. The image recorded will be the same as that seen through the monitor. 1. Set the mode select lever to “...
Page 9 3. Compose your picture while 2. Hold the camera steadily with 4. Press the shutter release The magnification ratio is watching through the LCD both hands as shown to avoid button to take the picture displayed on the screen. 1 Lightly depress the shutter camera shake.
Page 10 Recording Moving Images This function allows you to record <Precautions when Recording> <Other Uses> <NOTE> up to 15 seconds of simple movie ¶ Wait until the caution LED has ¶ The optical zoom can be used, The camera can be connected to a images.
Page 11 Using the Optical Viewfinder 3 The caution LED and card Turning the LCD monitor off will 4. Look through the optical 5. Press the shutter release help conserve battery power. viewfinder while composing button to take the picture. access LED will light while the Turning LCD monitor OFF (page 76) your image.
Page 12 MEMO...
Page 13 Camera Functions This section introduces various functions available during image recording. Use them to enhance the range of your camera work. When shooting with the LCD monitor turned OFF: Note that the LCD monitor must be turned ON to set functions or to confirm previous settings.
Page 14: Selecting Flash Mode
Selecting Flash Mode <Operation> A variety of flash modes are available for different conditions. <NOTE> 1 Press the “ ” button to select ¶ If the caution LED flashes when <Usable Flash Range> When sensitivity is normal the desired flash mode. the shutter release button is depressed halfway, it indicates Display...
Page 15: Macro And Landscape Photography
Macro and Landscape Photography <Operation> Use the macro and landscape shooting modes when photographing <NOTE> extremely close and distant subjects. 1 Press the “ ” button When shooting with the optical and select the desired mode. viewfinder (LCD monitor turned <Macro/Landscape Selection>...
Page 16: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer Setting Image Quality (File Compression) Use this function to change the amount of file compression and thus The self-timer is a convenient function when you wish to include image quality, and when shooting movies. yourself in your pictures, or to avoid camera shake when shooting closeups.
Page 17: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation This function provides a range of compensation for exposure. <General Guidelines for Selecting Image Quality> For high image quality, select [S] or [F] compression; when taking pictures for viewing on a television monitor, select [F] or [N], and when taking pictures which will be used in small size on the Internet or other computer application, <Operation>...
Page 18: Using Color Mode For B&W And Sepia Images
Using Color Mode for B&W and Sepia Images White Balance In addition to the normal color picture mode, you can also take pictures An image’s color will change depending on the kind of light source in black and white (B/W) or sepia tone (Sepia). present.
Page 19 6 Press the “MENU” button 5 Press the “@” button. <Adjusting the Preset Value> twice to turn off the menu Use this function to manually set the white balance value. It allows you display. to select what part of the subject you wish to serve as the standard for “white”...
Page 20 Aperture-Priority Photography By default, the camera uses a programmed automatic exposure mode which automatically sets both aperture and shutter speed in accordance with the available light. In the aperture-priority AE mode, you can manually fix the aperture at either F2.8 or F6.2 (values at the wide-angle setting), and the camera will automatically set the shutter speed for the correct exposure at that aperture.
Page 21: Using Manual Focus
Using Manual Focus The camera is set by default to automatic focus (AF), but is can also be used with manual focus (MF) if desired. When MF is selected, a focusing scale is displayed on the screen; the user specifies the desired focusing distance.
Page 22: Long Exposure Mode
Long Exposure Mode (Time Exposure) 6 Press the “MENU” button By extending the shutter speed (the time the shutter remains open <Other Applications> during an exposure), you can photograph darker subjects like a night twice to turn off the menu By pressing the “...
Page 23: Increasing Exposure Sensitivity To 2X, 4X
Increasing Exposure Sensitivity to 2x, 4x Selecting the Metering Mode This camera is set by default to a standard sensitivity, but the sensitivity This function allows you to select from three types of light-meter can be increased by a factor of 2x or 4x when desired. This allows you operation.
Page 24 Other Functions <Operation> <Focus Lock> <Turning the Exposure Mode Symbols ON/OFF> 1 Press the “MENU” button. 4 Press the “%” or “ﬁ” button to Camera focus and exposure are select [SPOT AREA], [CENTER], measured and locked when the Certain exposure symbols on the or [EVALUATION].
Page 25: Displaying Images On The Lcd Monitor
Displaying Images on Playing Movies the LCD Monitor To prevent depletion of the To play movies, press the “%” <Other Applications> battery, use the AC adapter when button and select [3], then begin A television screen can be used to displaying images for an extended the movie playback by pressing preview your photographs.
Page 26: Thumbnail" Picture Review In Forward/Reverse Direction
“Thumbnail” Picture Review in Forward/Reverse Direction Thumbnail images of your pictures can be viewed quickly in succession in either the forward or reverse direction. “Thumbnails” are reduced-size versions of the original images in your camera, and are displayed as follows: 1 Set the mode select lever to 2 In a few seconds, thumbnail “...
Page 27: Displaying Exposure Information
Displaying Exposure Information Multiple Image Display (Index Display) Information regarding the exposure conditions and functions set at time This function allows you to display six small images at a time on the of exposure can be displayed. LCD monitor, providing a quick way to find and index your pictures. This feature can be used in conjunction with other functions on the playback menu.
Page 28: Erasure Prevention
Erasure Prevention (Image Protect Function) Erasing Individual Images <Operation> This function can be used to place a protective lock on individual pictures, preventing the inadvertent erasure of important images on 1 Press the “MENU” button. 4 Press the “%” button to select your memory cards.
Page 29: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images <Operation> <To erase multiple images> 1 Press the “MENU” button. 4 Press the “ ” button to Simultaneous use of the all-erase function and image protect Press the “#” or “@” button to confirm the selection and erase function is a convenient way to quickly erase multiple images from a select [ALL ERASE].
Page 30 Rotating Images Automatic Playback (Slide Show) Images can be rotated 90° to either right or left. This function plays back images automatically at set intervals. ¶ This function cannot be used during multiple image display. <Operation> 1 Press the “MENU” button. 3 With [START] selected, press <Operation>...
Page 31: Digital Print Order Format
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Setting 4 Press the “#” button to display 7 Select [RETURN] and press Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a format used when printing out digital photographs on a home printer or by a commercial printing the print submenu.
Page 32 Formatting Memory Cards Formatting a memory card prepares the card for use, and erases all previously taken images and other data. Care should be taken when using the formatting function, since reformatting a memory card will also result in the loss of “protected” images. ¶...
Page 33 Turning the Electronic Tone ON/OFF <The Difference between “Erasing” and “Formatting”> The electronic beeping tone heard when the shutter button is pressed can be set to ON or OFF as desired. Image erasing and memory card formatting functions differ in the ¶...
Page 34 Selecting Auto Power-Off (Power-Save Function) When this function is selected, the camera’s power will automatically <Note regarding camera use in the “ ” mode:> turn off if the camera is inactive for a set period of time. The auto When using the camera in the “ ”...
Page 35 Selecting the Automatic Focus Mode Mode Lock ON/OFF This function allows you to set the auto focus format to either When enabled, this function preserves the camera mode functions set [CONTINUOUS] (the automatic focus mechanism operates when the camera power is turned OFF. As a result, the same mode continuously when the camera is turned on), or [SINGLE] (the auto settings are restored when the power is next turned ON.
Page 36 Digital Zoom ON/OFF <Operation> This function allows the digital zoom function to be set to ON or OFF. When ON, pressing the “T” button will first cause the lens to zoom to 1 Press the “ﬁ” button to select 3 Press the “ﬁ” button and its maximum optical telephoto setting;...
Page 37 Selecting the Display Language Selecting the Video Output Mode The camera’s display language can be set to either English or When traveling overseas, differences in television standards may make Japanese. it impossible to view pictures normally on local television monitors. In this case, use this function to select the television standard of the locality in which you are using the camera.
Page 38: Creating A New Folder On The Memory Card
Creating a New Folder on the Memory Card (Resetting File Numbers) <Operation> This function is used to create a new folder on the memory card for the storage of new image data. When new images are added to the folder, 1 Press the “%”...
Page 39: Returning Settings To Their Default Values
Returning Settings to their Default Values This function is used to restore the default values of recording mode settings made with mode lock ON, and setup mode values (excluding [DATE], [VIDEO OUT] and [ LANGUAGE]). <Operation> 1 Press the “%” or “ﬁ” button to 3 Press the “%”...
Page 40 Transferring Images to a Computer By using SD memory card reader or commercially available card adapter, images can be transferred to a computer, where they can be further copied, manipulated, and deleted. ¶ SD MEMORY CARD READER (DR-CR1) Transferring Remove memory card from camera.
Page 41 Sending Images to a Printer Images can be transferred directly to a printer for printing in accordance with the DPOF setting data (see page 54). ¶ This function operates only with printers which support DPOF modes. For detailed operation information, consult the instruction manual for your printer. Remove memory card from camera.
Page 42 Other Information...
Page 43 LCD Monitor Operations Caution and Warning Symbols These Operating Instructions feature the following caution and warning symbols to indicate items of special importance. Be sure to read the contents of these <Turning the LCD Monitor ON/OFF> warnings carefully, and use the features correctly. In the recording mode, the LCD This symbol indicates procedures which may result in injury to the monitor can be turned ON/OFF by...
Page 44 <Storing the Camera> ¶ Clean the camera well after using it at the beach or other ¶ Do not place the camera in places that may be exposed to high temperatures locations subject to large concentrations of sand or dust. Salt air for extended periods of time (the beach in summer, a closed car under bright may promote corrosion of metal components and damage or sun, etc.).
Page 45 ¶ Do not place battery pack in microwave oven or other high- For best performance, we recommend the use of genuine Konica accessories. Konica is not responsible for any accidents or damage caused by the use of voltage contained, since it may cause the battery to leak fluid, accessories made by other manufacturers or fashioned by the user.
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ¶ Grasp the body of the adapter when connecting and disconnecting it from a power outlet, and similarly grasp the connector plug when connecting and disconnecting it from the camera body. Pulling on the cords may cause internal breakage Function Symptom Cause...
Page 47 Function Symptom Cause Remedy Function Symptom Cause Remedy Image cannot be The write protect Release the SD memory LCD doesn’t Setting of power-save Press shutter button halfway, Play- appear. function may cause or press other function button rotated or set for switch is set (SD card’s write protect lock back...
Page 48: Specifications
Specifications Type: Digital still camera with record, playback, and erase Function Symptom Cause Remedy modes. Recording medium: SD Memory Card, Multi-Media Card (MMC) The camera feels Large power consumption This in itself is not a Recording Capacity (Guideline) and Image Dimensions in Pixels: hot.
Page 49 Recording Modes: Flash modes (auto flash, red-eye reduction, fill-in flash, Self-timer LED (red): lights to indicate self-timer operation, recording flash-off, red-eye reduction forced flash*); macro completed. recording mode, landscape recording mode; color Card access LED (orange): lights when writing to memory card. modes (color, B/W, sepia);...
Page 50 FCC Statement: Declaration of Conformity Trade name: Konica Model: Digital Revio KD-300Z Responsible party: KONICA PHOTO IMAGING, INC. Address: 725 Darlington Avenue Mahwar, NJ 07430, U.S.A. Telephone number: 201-574-4000 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...

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