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Konica Minolta Digital revio KD-500Z User Manual

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User's Guide
Thank you for your purchase. For the correct usage of this product,
please read this User's Manual and warranty card carefully and
keep them in a safe place for future reference.
Before accepting the warranty card, please make sure that the
date of purchase and the dealer's details have been completed.

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  • Page 1 Digital Still Camera User’s Guide Thank you for your purchase. For the correct usage of this product, please read this User’s Manual and warranty card carefully and keep them in a safe place for future reference. Before accepting the warranty card, please make sure that the date of purchase and the dealer’s details have been completed.

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Please be sure to read this manual before use. • Test shooting Be sure to take some test shots before taking important pictures (such as business or weddings) to make sure that the camera is working properly. • Results are not guaranteed In the unlikely event that a problem arises in shooting or reproducing pictures due to the camera or memory card used, please understand that no compensation can be made.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ..........6 Preparation Necessary Accessories ............11 Names of Parts ..............14 Camera Body ............... 14 Operation Buttons ............... 16 Attaching the Strap ............... 17 Preparing the Power Supply ..........18 Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack ......... 18 Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack .........
  • Page 4 Contents (Cont’d) Setting with the REC (DETAILS) Menu ......42 Returning to Default Settings ..........44 Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression Ratios ............. 45 Shooting Movies ..............48 Adjusting Exposure Compensation ........50 Adjusting White Balance ............. 51 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor .....
  • Page 5 Contents (Cont’d) Playing a Slide Show ............91 Using the After Recording Function ........91 Selecting the Set-up Menu ..........91 Advanced Operations Using the Set-up Menu ............92 Formatting a Memory Card ..........93 REC Menu Settings ............. 94 Quick View Settings .............

  • Page 6: Important Safety Precautions

    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...
  • Page 7 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Warning Should any of the following occur, stop using the product immediately. Remove the batteries from the unit and disconnect the AC adapter. If using the AC adapter, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Consult the dealer from whom you bought the product for further assistance.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Warning Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder. Loss of or impaired eyesight may result. Do not touch the metal parts on the camera during thunder and lighting. Death may occur if lighting strikes the camera. Do not use AC adapters other than those specified.
  • Page 9 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Caution When taking a picture, wipe off the flash surface and be careful not to cover the flash. If the flash surface is dirty or you take a shot with the flash covered, it is possible for the flash surface quality or color to change, due to the high temperature of the flash.
  • Page 10 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Caution Remove the batteries when the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not use force when operating the camera. The camera may become damaged, causing personal injury as a result. Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod. About battery fluid leakage •...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    5) Strap 6) User’s Guide – 7) Quick Guide – 8) Warranty card 9) Konica Card – 10) On-Line Lab (CD-ROM) – 11) SD Memory Card This product can be used with the following power supplies: 1) Lithium-ion battery (the packaged item or purchased separately) •...
  • Page 12 Necessary Accessories (Cont’d) Compatible Recording Media This camera comes with approximately 2 MB of memory installed, but if you would like to use additional memory, the following cards are compatible: • SD Memory Card • MultiMedia Card • Memory Stick About the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick Caution...
  • Page 13 (Cont’d) Important • In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost. Konica can not accept responsibility in any way for such data loss. • Always back-up important data. • When using SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards/Memory Stick on a PC, do not change the attributes(read-only, etc.) of the files (image...

  • Page 14: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Camera Body Microphone Flash Shutter Button Viewfinder Light Window Sensor Lens Cover (Main Strap Holder Switch) USB Terminal Lens Self-timer LED...
  • Page 15 Names of Parts (Cont’d) Viewfinder Eyepiece Delete Button (→ P.16) Green LED Display Button (→ P.16) Red LED Zoom Buttons Play Button(→ P.16) (→ P.16) Speaker LCD Monitor 4-way Button )(→ P.16) Battery Sub-cap Tripod Socket Battery/Card Cover Menu/Set Button (→ P.16)

  • Page 16: Operation Buttons

    Names of Parts (Cont’d) Operation Buttons LCD Monitor q Play Button ( Use this button for playing back images, or setting up the play menu. This button can be used whether the camera’s power is ON or OFF (p.23). w Display Button For turning LCD monitor on and off, and switching the picture information display on and off.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap 1. Push the loop on the small end of the strap through the strap holder. 2. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop that is sticking out from the strap holder. Warning: When using the camera with the strap attached, take care so that it does not wrap around the neck.

  • Page 18: Preparing The Power Supply

    Preparing the Power Supply Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack - Charge the battery pack before you use it for the first time and when the LCD monitor indicates, “NO MORE POWER”. Charging display LED to an outlet 1. Connect the power cord to the charger. 2.

  • Page 19: Installing The (Supplied) Battery Pack

    Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack - Before installing or changing battery packs, make sure the power is OFF (p.23), check that the LCD monitor is not lit and turn OFF all switches. 1. Open the battery/card cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 20 Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Battery life guide (reference) Number of Pictures Continuous Playback Time With LCD Monitor On With LCD Monitor Off About 100 About 200 About 90 Minutes * Our test conditions: Normal humidity and temperature, flash intensity 50%, shot every 30 sec.
  • Page 21 Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Please co-operate in recycling the lithium battery. • This product uses a lithium battery. • This battery is recyclable and a valuable resource. • For recycling exhausted batteries or batteries removed from a used product, as a precaution against a short circuit, that could result in smoke or fire, please tape the terminals to insulate them or put them in a plastic bag and take them to a retailer participating in a recycling program, where you can...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)

    Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately) - If you do not want to worry about battery consumption, we recommend using the specified AC adapter (sold separately, model#DR-AC4) when shooting pictures, during playback, or when transferring data (USB connection). - Only use the AC adapter (sold separately) specified for your camera as use of any other device may result in a breakdown, fire or electrical shock.

  • Page 23: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power ON/OFF 1. Gently slide the lens cover (main switch) in the direction indicated by the arrow until it stops. 2. Once the lens extends to the shooting position (wide-angle side), the power will come on. • With the power ON it is possible to shoot pictures.

  • Page 24: Setting The Menu Language/Date And Time

    Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time - The first time that you use your camera, a screen will automatically appear and prompt you to set the time, date and language. To make those settings, please follow the steps below. - You can select from among four languages, Japanese, English, French, and German.
  • Page 25 Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time (Cont’d) 4. (1) Once the “YEAR” has been adjusted, press to move to the “MONTH” setting mode. (2) Use to adjust the month in the same way as Step 3 on page 24. • By repeating procedures (1) and (2) above, adjust the date-and-time setting, and set the date format.

  • Page 26: Inserting/Removing Cards

    Inserting/Removing Cards - About 2 MB of memory are built into this camera as recording media for image data, and other information, such as date and time, so even without a card inserted, the camera can record in an emergency. If you wish to use an aftermarket card, any of the following are appropriate: SD Memory Card, Multi- Media Card, Memory Stick.

  • Page 27: Inserting A Card

    Inserting/Removing Cards (Cont’d) Inserting a Card 1. Open the battery/card cover. Memory Stick slot SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card slot 2. With the camera and the label of the card facing up, insert the card with the knocked out part first into the slot and push in until a click is heard. •...
  • Page 28 Inserting/Removing Cards (Cont’d) Card Removal 1. Open the battery/card cover. 2. If you gently push in on the card, the lock will release and the card will come out a little. Then carefully draw the card out. 3. Again, close the battery/card cover. Warning! Insert or remove cards only after making sure that absolutely all power is OFF as indicated by the viewfinder LED being off.

  • Page 29: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Taking Pictures Holding Your Camera - Hold the camera securely with both hands and your elbows against your body for a stable position. - To take a vertical picture, hold the camera so that the flash is at the top. Please be careful that your fingers, hair, or the strap do not cover the lens, flash, or the light sensor.
  • Page 30 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Viewfinder LED Indicators When the LED Indicators light, they mean the following: • Green LED: (On) Camera ready to shoot (Flash does not fire) (Flashing) Warning that the camera cannot auto-focus (AF) • Red LED: (On) Flash charging, Formatting the card (Flashing) Warning that your hands are shaking •...

  • Page 31: Taking Pictures Using The Viewfinder

    Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder 1. Opening the lens cover turns ON the power. When the power comes ON, the LCD monitor will be on. If you will be using the viewfinder, to conserve your battery, press the DISPLAY button and the LCD monitor will turn off.
  • Page 32 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) 4. Take a picture by pressing the shutter button further. When it makes a sound, the shot has been taken, and the image will be recorded on the card (or built-in memory). • The beep will not sound if the beeper setting is turned off (p.96).
  • Page 33 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) When you press the shutter halfway and the green LED flashes… This may suggest that the focusing on the subject is difficult, and/or the subject is too dark. Should this be the case, please take the following steps. •...

  • Page 34: Shooting With Focus Lock

    Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Shooting with Focus Lock - If the subject you wish to focus on is not in the center of the screen, use the focus lock mode. 1. Align the auto focus mark on the subject, and push the shutter button half-way. The green LED light will come on, locking the focus position.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures Using The Lcd Monitor

    Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor - You can take a picture while looking at the LCD monitor as through the viewfinder. - Using the LCD monitor consumes battery power at a high rate, so it is recommended to have a spare charged battery on hand (sold separately, model # DR-LB4), or to use the AC adapter (sold separately, model # DR- AC4).

  • Page 36: Image Display

    Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Image Display Shooting with the LCD monitor displays the picture and the following other information: • You can set the camera so information is not displayed (p.95). q Recording Media Display r Shooting Mode This shows the media type. The selected shooting mode** will be •...
  • Page 37 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) i Counter ! 0 Picture Size The remaining number of pictures you The picture size of the photo being can take will be displayed. taken will be displayed. o Shooting Date and Time ! 1 Picture Quality Mode The date and time of the shooting will 1) Normally the photo quality of the be displayed.

  • Page 38: Selecting The Shooting Mode

    Selecting the Shooting Mode - Selecting different shooting modes enables you to create the best shooting condition for your subject. - Once a mode is set (apart from the self-timer), you can shoot continuously. It is recommended that the mode should be returned to AUTO mode (no display) after shooting.

  • Page 39: Auto (Auto Flash)

    Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d) Switching the Flash Mode AUTO (Auto Flash) - This is the normal mode. When the camera is turned ON, it is set at Auto (Auto Flash). No symbol will be displayed on the LCD monitor. - The flash will operate automatically when it is dark.

  • Page 40: Fill-In

    Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d) Fill-In - Use this mode when a shadow falls on the subject’s face due to shade or artificial lighting, or when taking a picture against the light. - Regardless of the brightness of the surroundings, the flash will always comes on.

  • Page 41: Macro-Photo Mode

    Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d) Shooting Close Up/Long Range Macro-photo Mode - Use this mode when you want to be close to the subject. - If the distance between the camera and the subject is close, there will be a difference between the image in the viewfinder and the picture that is actually taken.

  • Page 42: Advanced Shooting

    Advanced Shooting Using the REC Menu - By using the REC menu, you can take pictures with your desired settings. You can set the camera using the “REC (DETAILS) menu” (default setting), or “REC (BASIC)” (p.61). - The settings made with each menu will be maintained, even when power is turned off, until the settings are changed, unless otherwise described.
  • Page 43 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) 3. After selecting the menu, pressing will display the set-up screen (screen 3) of the menu. After selecting the desired content with , pressing or the MENU/SET button will complete the set-up and will return you to screen 1. 4.

  • Page 44: Returning To Default Settings

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Returning to Default Settings - You can easily change all the settings you made in the REC menu back to their initial settings. 1. Select “RESET” and press 2. A confirmation screen will appear. To change settings back, use to select “YES”...

  • Page 45: Selecting A Combination Of Image Sizes And Compression Ratios

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression Ratios - You can select a combination of four image sizes and two compression ratios. - While using the same card, you can change the picture quality settings for every photo.
  • Page 46 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) 4. Selecting the compression ratio to select the desired compression ratio, then press either the MENU/SET button. You will return to screen 2 with your chosen compression ratio displayed. • If you press , the setting is invalidated and you will return to screen 2.
  • Page 47 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Image size and pixel count (width) × (height) 1) 2592 × 1944 pixels (approximately 5,040,000 pixels) This is the highest quality image. Use this mode for important pictures you want to keep, for images you want to edit on your computer, etc. As it is the largest, it is also ideal for printing out your enlarged photos.

  • Page 48: Shooting Movies

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Shooting Movies - Set your camera to this mode to shoot movies. - You can take a movie with sound for approximately 30 seconds. Your camera records an image with a 320 × 240 pixel count. - While you are shooting a movie, the LCD monitor stays on.
  • Page 49 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) 4. When you press the shutter button, your movie will start recording. You can record for about 30 seconds. • You need not hold the shutter button down. • When the remaining time runs out, the camera stops recording automatically.

  • Page 50: Adjusting Exposure Compensation

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Adjusting Exposure Compensation - If you wish to brighten or darken an entire image, use the exposure adjustment function. - The exposure can be corrected ±1.5 EV in adjustment steps of 0.3 EV. - The compensation value is displayed on the monitor. 1.

  • Page 51: Adjusting White Balance

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Adjusting White Balance - The colour tone of your photos will change according to the kind of light source. While the “AUTO” mode can be used in almost all instances, you can alter the white balance settings to suit the environment and lighting when you take a picture.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor

    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.

  • Page 53: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Using the Digital Zoom - Digital zoom can double or triple the zoom ratio achieved by the optical zoom. - When using the digital zoom, view the field through the LCD monitor. Because the zoom effect is accomplished electronically, it is not possible to use the viewfinder.

  • Page 54: Changing Auto-Exposure (Ae) Modes

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes - Your camera uses center-weighted metering as the default, but it can be changed to spot metering. - Spot metering is used to ensure matching the exposure to a targeted part of your subject.

  • Page 55: Changing To The Slow Shutter Speed Mode

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Changing to the Slow Shutter Speed Mode - The normal (default setting) shutter speed ranges between 1/8 to 1/2000 of a second, but this can be changed to a range of 1 second to 1/2000 a second.

  • Page 56: Making Voice Memos

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Making Voice Memos - The longest voice only memo you can record at one time is approximately 30 seconds. - Take care not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera. 1. Select “VOICE” and press 2.

  • Page 57: Using After Recording

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Using After Recording - You can add voice comments (After Recording) to photos you have already taken. You can also erase previous voice comments, as well as re-write them. - The maximum length of time per photo you can record is about 30 seconds. 1.
  • Page 58 Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Erasing recorded voice comments 1. When you are on screen 2 on page 57, select the picture with the recording you wish to erase and press the DELETE button. • Photos with voice comments have a displayed on them.

  • Page 59: Taking Monochrome Pictures

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Taking Monochrome Pictures - You can take monochrome images, such as black and white or sepia tone. 1. Select “MONOCHROME” and press 2. Use to select “SEPIA” or “B&W”, then press either or the MENU/SET button. When the setting is completed, you will return to screen 1.

  • Page 60: Selecting The Set-Up Menu

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Selecting the Set-up Menu - By setting each item on the set-up menu to your preferences, you can customize your camera to suit you. 1. Select “SETUP” and press 2. You will enter the SET UP Menu mode. For details, see “Using the Set-up Menu”...

  • Page 61: Setting With The Rec (Basic) Menu

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Setting with the REC (BASIC) Menu - It allows you for the quick access to the basic operation. For information about how to set REC (BASIC) menu mode, see page 94. - Similarly, to learn how to enter the REC menu screens and how to select menus, refer to “Setting with the REC (DETAILS) Menu”...

  • Page 62: Selecting The Image Size

    Using the REC Menu (Cont’d) Selecting the Image Size - You can select from among four image sizes. - All on the same card, you can choose a different image size for every picture. Every time you change the image size, the number of remaining photos also changes, which is displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 64: Basic Playback/Erasing

    Basic Playback/Erasing Playback Playing Back Pre-recorded Images - You can play back pre-recorded images on the LCD monitor. - When you play back images, it doesn’t matter whether the camera’s power is OFF or ON. - Just in case battery power runs low, have a spare charged battery pack (sold separately, DR-LB4) on hand.

  • Page 65: Image Size

    Playback (Cont’d) The Playback Image Display In addition to the images you’ve taken, the following information is displayed. • You can set the camera so information is not displayed (p.95). q Recording Media Display y Image No. (Playback Frame No./ The type of media in use is displayed.

  • Page 66: Playing Back Movies

    Playback (Cont’d) Playing Back Movies 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use to select the movie you wish to see. • is displayed on the movie image. 2. If you press the shutter button, the movie images will be played back. When playback is finished, the display returns to screen 1.

  • Page 67: Playing Back Voice Memos

    Playback (Cont’d) Playing Back Voice Memos - Play back the contents of your voice memos (p. 56). 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use to select a voice memo image. • The voice memo time is displayed in the upper right of the screen.

  • Page 68: Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom)

    Playback (Cont’d) Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom) - You can play back your images as enlargements. 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use to select the image you wish to see. Then use the TELE zoom button to zoom in;...

  • Page 69: Using The Quick-View Function

    Playback (Cont’d) Using the Quick-view Function - If you pre-set the camera to the Quick-view mode (p. 94), you can review pictures on the LCD monitor right after you’ve taken them. When using the viewfinder to shoot images, with the LCD monitor off: After the LCD monitor displays the last image that you have taken, it will automatically turn back to off.

  • Page 70: Erasing The Playback Image

    Erasing the Playback Image - You can erase playback images (one frame or all). - You cannot erase protected images. - Once an image is erased, it cannot be restored. 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use to select the image you wish to erase. •...

  • Page 71: Advanced Playback/Erasing

    Advanced Playback/Erasing Using the PLAY Menu - By using the PLAY menu, you can play back images, erase unwanted pictures and edit images. It does not matter whether the camera’s power is OFF or ON. 1. After pressing the PLAY button, press the MENU/SET button and the PLAY menu screen will be displayed.

  • Page 72: Viewing Multiple Pages At Once (Index Playback)

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Viewing Multiple Pages at Once (Index Playback) - Up to nine frames can be displayed on the LCD monitor simultaneously. You can quickly access the images you want displayed. You can also erase unwanted images. 1.

  • Page 73: Copying An Image

    Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Copying an Image - You can copy a previously recorded still photo or movie onto another memory media. (You can select one frame, multiple frames or all frames.) 1. Select “COPY” and press 2. A screen with each setting item will appear. At first “FROM”...
  • Page 74 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “TO”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing , use to select the destination media by pressing either the MENU/SET button. The setting is completed and you will return to screen 2. •...

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