Konica Minolta Digital Revio KD-300Z Instruction 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 Cards*” (MMC) for use with this camera. These cards are referred to in these User’s Instructions as “Memory Cards.” Names of Parts ... 4 Loading and Recharging the Basic Preparations Battery Pack ...
Page 3: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts <Operating Controls> “ ” 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. “ ” Flash mode button “@”...
Page 4 <Other Parts> Flash Optical viewfinder (page 18) Light sensor Lens and lens cover Connector cover Video output connector (page 16) Power supply input socket (page 9) Battery pack compartment and cover (page 9) <LCD Monitor Information> Strap lug (page 11) Memory card door release Memory card door...
Page 5: Loading And Recharging The Battery Pack
Basic Preparations 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.
Page 6 Loading and Removing Memory Cards <Loading> Slide the memory card door release to open the card door. Insert the memory card. ¶ Slide in the card until it stops with a secure click. ¶ Be careful to insert the memory card in the correct direction.
Page 7: Setting The Date
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. To cancel the setting operation: Press the “MENU” button; the setting contents will revert to those before the setting operation was begun.
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 watching through the LCD both hands as shown to avoid camera shake. monitor. Press the zoom buttons to range between telephoto and wide- angle lens settings, thus enlarging or reducing the size of your subject.
Page 10: Recording Moving Images
<Precautions when Recording> <Other Uses> ¶ Wait until the caution LED has The camera can be connected to a stopped flashing before taking television monitor to allow use of your next photograph . the screen as a large viewfinder. ¶ When the camera is in the “ ”...
Page 11: Using The Optical Viewfinder
Using the Optical Viewfinder Turning the LCD monitor off will 4. Look through the optical help conserve battery power. viewfinder while composing Turning LCD monitor OFF (page 76) your image. Press the “T” button to enlarge 1. Set the mode select lever to the subject, and the “W”...
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 A variety of flash modes are available for different conditions. <Usable Flash Range> When sensitivity is normal About 90 cm About 2.5 meters Camera Usable flash range About 2 meters <Flash Modes> When the “ ” button is pressed, the display changes as follows: The camera automatically determines lighting ] Auto flash conditions and switches between flash and...
Page 15: Macro And Landscape Photography
Macro and Landscape Photography Use the macro and landscape shooting modes when photographing extremely close and distant subjects. <Macro/Landscape Selection> About 6 cm (zoom set at wide) About 90 cm Camera Macro range Normal photography Each time the “ ” button is pressed, the mode changes alternately as follows: [No display] Normal mode ] Macro mode...
Page 16: Using The Self-Timer
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer is a convenient function when you wish to include yourself in your pictures, or to avoid camera shake when shooting closeups. ] : The shutter is released ten seconds after pressing the shutter release button. Use this setting when you need time to enter the picture composition yourself.
Page 17: Exposure Compensation
<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, use [N].
Page 18: Using Color Mode For B&W And Sepia Images
Using Color Mode for B&W and Sepia Images In addition to the normal color picture mode, you can also take pictures in black and white (B/W) or sepia tone (Sepia). ¶ B/W and sepia picture modes cannot be selected when image quality is set for uncompressed TIFF-RGB [T] format.
Page 19 6 Press the “MENU” button 5 Press the “@” button. twice to turn off the menu display. 7 Press the shutter release button to take the picture. <Adjusting the Preset Value> Use this function to manually set the white balance value. It allows you 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 (Time Exposure) By extending the shutter speed (the time the shutter remains open during an exposure), you can photograph darker subjects like a night scene or a moody indoor scene. Long shutter speeds of 8, 4, and 2 seconds can be selected.
Page 23: Selecting The Metering Mode
Increasing Exposure Sensitivity to 2x, 4x This camera is set by default to a standard sensitivity, but the sensitivity can be increased by a factor of 2x or 4x when desired. This allows you to fine-tune exposure for important scenes, or when lighting is somewhat insufficient.
Page 24: Other Functions
<Operation> 1 Press the “MENU” button. 4 Press the “%” or “ﬁ” button to select [SPOT AREA], [CENTER], or [EVALUATION]. 2 Press the “#” button to select ], then press the “ ” 5 Press the “@” button. button to confirm the selection. 3 Press the “%”...
Page 25: Displaying Images On The Lcd Monitor
Displaying Images on the LCD Monitor To prevent depletion of the battery, use the AC adapter when displaying images for an extended time. Image Playback ¶ Confirm that a memory card Basics containing photographic images is loaded in the camera. Set the mode select lever to “...
Page 26: Thumbnail" Picture Review In Forward/Reverse Direction
Advanced Image Playback and Delete Functions “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 Information regarding the exposure conditions and functions set at time of exposure can be displayed. <Operation> 1 Select and display the image whose information you wish to see. 2 Press the “%” button. Folder name and Image file name Date of exposure Shutter speed Aperture...
Page 28: Erasure Prevention
Erasure Prevention (Image Protect Function) This function can be used to place a protective lock on individual pictures, preventing the inadvertent erasure of important images on your memory cards. This function is particularly convenient when used when erasing multiple images, or using the all-erase function (page 50). <Operation>...
Page 29: Erasing All Images
Erasing All Images <Operation> 1 Press the “MENU” button. 4 Press the “ Press the “#” or “@” button to confirm the selection and erase select [ALL ERASE]. all images on the card. 2 Press the “ 5 When all images have been ”...
Page 30: Rotating Images
Rotating Images Images can be rotated 90° to either right or left. ¶ This function cannot be used during multiple image display. <Operation> 1 Press the “MENU” button. 4 Press the “%” or “ﬁ” button to Press the “#” or “@” button to select [ select [ROTATE].
Page 31: Digital Print Order Format
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Setting Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a format used when printing out digital photographs on a home printer or by a commercial printing service. The function is a simple way of specifying the number of copies to be printed, the need for date imprinting, and so on.
Page 32 Camera Setup Options 1. Set the mode select lever to “ 2. The setup menu will be displayed. 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”...
Page 33 <The Difference between “Erasing” and “Formatting”> Image erasing and memory card formatting functions differ in the following ways: Single-Picture All Erase Erase ¶ When the single file PICT0001.jpg is erased. Turning the Electronic Tone ON/OFF The electronic beeping tone heard when the shutter button is pressed can be set to ON or OFF as desired.
Page 34 Selecting Auto Power-Off (Power-Save Function) When this function is selected, the camera’s power will automatically turn off if the camera is inactive for a set period of time. The auto power-OFF function can be set to turn the camera off after 6 minutes, 2 minutes, or 1 minute of inactivity, or not at all (power stays on indefinitely).
Page 35 Selecting the Automatic Focus Mode This function allows you to set the auto focus format to either [CONTINUOUS] (the automatic focus mechanism operates continuously when the camera is turned on), or [SINGLE] (the auto focus mechanism operates only when the shutter release button is depressed halfway).
Page 36 <Operation> 1 Press the “ﬁ” button to select 3 Press the “ﬁ” button and [MODE LOCK]. select either [ON] or [OFF]. 2 Press the “#” button. 4 Press the “@” button (or “ button) to complete the setting. Digital Zoom ON/OFF This function allows the digital zoom function to be set to ON or OFF.
Page 37 Selecting the Display Language The camera’s display language can be set to either English or Japanese. <Operation> 1 Press the “%” or “ﬁ” button to 3 Use either the “%” or “ﬁ” button to select [ select [LANGUAGE]. (Japanese) or [ENGLISH] 2 Press the “#”...
Page 38: Creating A New Folder On The Memory Card
Creating a New Folder on the Memory Card (Resetting File Numbers) 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, their file names will begin again from 0001. This is convenient when you wish to keep photographs filed separately for separate shooting scenes, etc.
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 Other Devices 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) 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: Caution And Warning Symbols
LCD Monitor Operations <Turning the LCD Monitor ON/OFF> In the recording mode, the LCD monitor can be turned ON/OFF by pressing the “DISPLAY” button. ¶ To conserve power, it is recommended that the monitor be turned off whenever not being actually used. <Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness>...
Page 44 ¶ Clean the camera well after using it at the beach or other locations subject to large concentrations of sand or dust. Salt air may promote corrosion of metal components and damage or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire.
Page 45 ¶ Do not place battery pack in microwave oven or other high- voltage contained, since it may cause the battery to leak fluid, emit heat or smoke, catch fire, or explode. ¶ Do not use a leaking battery pack. Battery fluid is corrosive and may cause personal injury if it comes in contact with human skin.
Page 46 ¶ 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 of the wires, resulting in fire or electric shock. CAUTION ¶...
Page 47 Function Symptom Cause LCD doesn’t Setting of power-save appear. function may cause camera to enter sleep Record- mode when it is inactive for set period. Images appear A strong magnet or with severe visual other electromagnetic noise. generator is located too near the camera or television set.
Page 48: Specifications
Function Symptom Cause The camera feels Large power consumption hot. occurs during use of the LCD monitor; the camera may feel warm when the LCD monitor is used for a long period of time. “ERROR-xx” Very rarely, a strong Other appears in the external electrostatic field LCD monitor.
Page 49 Recording Modes: Flash modes (auto flash, red-eye reduction, fill-in flash, flash-off, red-eye reduction forced flash*); macro recording mode, landscape recording mode; color modes (color, B/W, sepia); white balance (Auto, daylight, tungsten, cloudy, fluorescent, preset); AE modes (programmed, F2.8; F6.2); focus (AF/MF); long- exposure (OFF/2 sec/4 sec/8 sec);...
Page 50: Fcc Statement
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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