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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 the 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 the 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 About trademarks G Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows Me are trade- marks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other coun- tries. G Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime and Power PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    G Important Safety Precautions ... 5 G Before Using ... 11 Contents Chapter 1 Checking package contents ... 12 Names of parts ... 13 Installing the Battery/AC Adapter (Optional) ... 16 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card ... 18 Installing the Strap ... 19 Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date ...
  • Page 4 Playing Back Images ... 46 Playing Back Movies ... 48 Using the PLAY Menu ... 49 Erasing Images ... 50 Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback) ... 52 Viewing a Slideshow of Images ... 53 Keeping Important Images (Protect Setting) ... 54 Displaying the file number ...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions This product has been designed with safety in mind; however, please read the following dis- play 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.
  • Page 6 Important Safety Precautions 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. Continued use of the product may result in fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Precautions Warning Do not use AC adapters other than those specified. Fire may occur as a result of AC adapters other than those specified being used. Do not dismantle, short-circuit, coat (solder, etc.), apply heat, apply pres- sure (with nail, etc.) to the battery, or throw into a fire. Furthermore, do not allow metals (wires, necklaces, etc.) to come into contact with batteries.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Precautions Caution Do not use force when operating the camera. The camera may become damaged, causing personal injury as a result. Do not use the flash near eyes. Eye injury may occur as a result. Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteries. The battery may heat, damage or leak if the polarity is not correct, possibly causing skin burns and/or personal injury as a result.

  • Page 9: About The Lcd Monitor

    About the LCD monitor G Due to the characteristics of liquid crystals, the brightness of the LCD monitor may appear uneven with changes in temperature, etc. G The LCD monitor has been developed using high-precision engineering and is superior in sharpness and picture quality.
  • Page 10 Important G When using Multi-Media Cards, the operation response time may be longer during shoot- ing and playback when compared with the SD Memory Cards. However, this is due to the specification of the Multi-Media Card and is not a malfunction. G The SD Memory Card includes a write-protect switch.

  • Page 11: Before Using

    Before Using G Perform test shooting Always take some test shots before taking important pictures such as weddings, etc. to make sure that the camera is working properly. G Shot contents are not guaranteed No compensation will be made for pictures that are unsuccessful due to problems with the camera or SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter Checking package contents Accessories ○ Quick Guide ○ SD Memory Card 8MB (1 unit) ○ CD-ROM • Driver software (Windows 98/98SE) • QuickTime (Windows) • Adobe Acrobat Reader (Windows/Macintosh) • KD-200Z User’s Guide (Windows/Macintosh) Optional accessories G AC adapter (model: DR-AC2) G Soft case (model: DR-CC1) ○...

  • Page 13: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Shutter button Self-timer LED Flash Flash sensor MODE button Viewfinder LEDs Viewfinder eyepiece Status LCD PICTURE button LCD monitor Main switch Viewfinder window Lens Tripod hole 5-way button (W) / and center SET buttons) Strap holder Card access LED AC adapter socket USB terminal MENU button...

  • Page 14: Main Switch

    Main switch Manual mode (M-REC) Images can be recorded using manual settings. Auto mode (REC) Images can be recorded using default settings. Power off The camera is turned off. Playback mode (PLAY) Images recorded can be played back on the LCD monitor. Setup mode (SET UP) Various settings can be changed.

  • Page 15: Status Lcd

    Status LCD q Camera mode By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be recorded in the optimal condition. 14 modes can be selected using the 8 icons. (Auto) mode (Red-eye Reduction) mode (Forced Flash) mode (Night View Portrait) mode (Flash Off) mode (Long Distance) mode...

  • Page 16: Installing The Battery/Ac Adapter (Optional)

    Installing the Battery/AC Adapter (Optional) Turn the main switch to the OFF position. CR-V3 lithium battery (supplied) q Open the battery/card cover by sliding if in the direction of the Warning: Do not operate with wet hands. Electri- cal shock may occur as a result. w Inert the battery in the correct direction as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 17 Battery life guide (reference) Recording (LCD monitor on) CR-V3 lithium battery About 500 images AA alkaline batteries About 150 images * Under Konica test conditions (room temperature, Super Fine mode, 50% flash, continuous recording at 20 second interval, and one zoom operation in single direction) Note: * Battery life varies according to the brand and grade.

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing The Sd Memory Card/Multi-Media Card

    Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card Application and handling of the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card G Other than saving recorded images, SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card can also be used for data transfer to a PC (see Chapter 7 “Installing the Software and Transferring Images to a PC”...

  • Page 19: Installing The Strap

    e Close the battery/card cover. * Always turn the main switch to the OFF posi- tion and make sure the LED is off before in- serting/removing the SD Memory Card/Multi- Media Card. When opening the battery/card cover while the card LED is on, card access is interrupted and the unit may stop operating correctly.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Menu Display Language And Time/Date

    Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date When using the camera for the first time, set the menu display language and time/date. The setting range is between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2035. (The following shows an example of changing the time and date from 0:00, January 1, 2001 to 10:30, February 14, 2002.) Note: * The menu language, time and date are maintained by the...
  • Page 21 t The “Year” is selected. Press the button to adjust the year. y Press the button to select “Month”. Press the button to adjust the month. u Press the button to select “Day”. Press the button to adjust the date. i Press the button to select “Time (hour)”.

  • Page 22: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Chapter Recording Holding the camera Hold the camera securely in both hands with the elbows pressed against the body for stable positioning. When using the flash with the camera held sideways, hold the camera so the shutter button is at the top. * Take caution not to cover the flash or lens with fingers or strap.
  • Page 23 * The LEDs will flash in green even when the distance between the camera and subject is out of the auto-focus range (normal recording: 0.8m ~ ∞, macro recording: 0.25m ~ 0.8m). Recording Normal recording is performed with the subject a distance of more than 0.8m. For distances between 0.25m to 0.8m from the subject, see “...
  • Page 24 Note: * When pressing the (W) button, the subject will be- come smaller (wide). When pressing the the subject will become larger (telescopic). The zoom func- tion will operate within the range is equivalent to 35 – 105mm in a 35mm camera. y Lightly press the shutter button (halfway).

  • Page 25: Focus Lock Recording

    Focus Lock Recording Use the following procedure if the subject to record is not in the center of the viewfinder. q Position the subject so that it falls within the focus frame and lightly press the shutter but- ton (halfway). The viewfinder LED will light green and the focus position will be locked.
  • Page 26 Notes and hints concerning recording Release lock Although the exposure and focus will be locked when the shutter button is lightly pressed after determining the image composition in step y of page 24, the release lock will operate if any of the following conditions apply. In this event, the sfutter button cannot be pressed further and recording cannot be completed.
  • Page 27 Checking the recorded image (quick review) By setting quick review to ON in the SET-UP menu (see “Setting quick review” (page 65)), the recorded image can be checked for about 3 seconds after it is recorded. When using the viewfinder to record and the LCD monitor is off: When recording is completed, the LCD moni- tor will automatically turn on to play back the...

  • Page 28: Setting The Picture Quality

    Setting the Picture Quality By using the PICTURE button, the picture quality of the image data to be recorded can be selected from 3 types. The currently selected picture quality is displayed on the status LCD. Pressing the PICTURE button will cycle through the picture quality modes as shown below. SUPER FINE (Default setting) FINE ECONOMY...

  • Page 29: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the Recording Mode By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be recorded in the optimal condition. 14 modes can be selected using the 8 icons. The current setting can be checked on the icon display of the status LCD. Every time the MODE button is pressed, the recording mode changes as shown below.

  • Page 30: (Auto) Mode

    (Auto) Mode Since this mode automatically performs all settings, it allows you to concentrate on the actual image to record. When recording in a dark place or against backlight, the camera will auto- matically determine whether the flash is necessary. G Press the MODE button and select Note: * The flash recording range is 0.8 to 3.0m when the camera...

  • Page 31: (Night View Portrait) Mode

    (Night View Portrait) Mode Used when recording subjects with night view as the background. The flash and red-eye reduction will always be used. Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow. Since this may result in the image becoming blurred, use of a tripod is recommended. G Press the MODE button and select (Flash Off) Mode Used when recording in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when utilizing the...

  • Page 32: (Macro Recording) Mode

    (Macro Recording) Mode Used when recording the subject at close distances. Macro recording is used when the subject is within a distance range of between 0.25m and 0.8m from the front of the lens. For macro recording, the flash will always be off. Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow.
  • Page 33 t While viewing the LCD monitor, press the (W) and (T) buttons to adjust the sub- ject size and image composition. y Lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The viewfinder LED will light green and the exposure and focus will be locked. u Gently press the shutter button completely.

  • Page 34: (Self-Timer) Mode

    (Self-timer) Mode This mode automatically releases the shutter after a delay so that the person making the recording can be included in the image. When using the self-timer, the camera must be fixed on a stable surface. The use of a tripod is recommended.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Screen Contrast

    Adjusting the Screen Contrast The screen contrast can be adjusted depending on the recording location. q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to The lens will extend. w Press the MENU button and enter the REC menu mode.

  • Page 36: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording Chapter Using the M-REC menu The main switch of the camera can be set to defined settings. q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to The lens will extend. * If the main switch is set to is being held, “Err”...
  • Page 37 r Press the button to change the menu setting. Note: * To continue with settings, repeat steps e and r. t Press the SET button to exit the M-REC menu mode. Through image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. y Record using the set conditions.

  • Page 38: Recording A Movie

    Recording a Movie Movies can be recorded with this camera. The available recording resolutions are: 320 X 240 pixels and 160 X 120 pixels. The maximum recording time for a movie is about 15 seconds and recording continues while the shutter button is held down. Note: When the movie mode is set, all menus with the exception of “Reset All”...

  • Page 39: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom By combining the optical zoom (3×) and digital zoom (1.5×, 2×), images can be recorded with a zoom of 4.5 times to 6 times the original size. The digital zoom can only be used when optical zoom is set to TELE (3×). q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the button to select “Digital Zoom”.

  • Page 40: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation The exposure can be compensated to intentionally brighten or darken the overall recorded image. The camera exposure can be adjusted within the range of ±1.5EV at 0.3EV intervals. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the button to select “Camera Exposure”. w Press the button to adjust the expo- sure compensation.

  • Page 41: Changing The White Balance

    Changing the White Balance The white balance can be adjusted so that images can be recorded in natural colors no matter what light source the subject is exposed to. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the button to select “White Balance”. w Press the button to change the set- ting.

  • Page 42: Changing The Ae Mode

    Changing the AE mode For normal setting, the AE mode is set to center weighted light reading. The mode can also be changed to spot reading. In spot reading, the exposure can be adjusted based on a selected position of the subject. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the button to select “AE mode”.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Screen Contrast

    Adjusting the Screen Contrast The screen contrast can be adjusted according to the brightness of the recording location. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the button to select “Screen Contrast”. w Press the button to enter the “Screen Contrast”...

  • Page 44: Recording In Black And White

    Recording in black and white Used for expressing a nostalgic feeling similar to using black-and-white film, or for recording characters on a magazine, blackboard, etc. as memos. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the button and select “Black & White”. w Press the button and select “On”.

  • Page 45: Resetting The Camera To Default Settings

    Resetting the Camera to Default Settings Various settings made in the M-REC menu can be reset to default settings. (See below) q Enter the M-REC menu mode to select “Reset All”. w Press the button to enter the “Reset All” menu and press the “YES”.

  • Page 46: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Chapter Playing Back Images Recorded images can be displayed on the LCD monitor. Note: If, after recording, the main switch is set to access LED is off. (When the card write process is completed, the camera will automatically enter play- back mode.) q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to...
  • Page 47 About the Playback Screen Other than images, the LCD monitor displays the following: File no. (displayed only when the image num- ber is set to ON) The directory number and file number recorded on the card are displayed. These registration numbers are as- signed uniquely to each image and used when creating DPOF files (page 57).

  • Page 48: Playing Back Movies

    Displaying images at 2× magnification q Select the image to display. w Press the SET button. The center of the image will be displayed at magnification of 2×. Note: * Magnified images are displayed inside a blue frame. * The picture quality mode and frame number are not dis- played.

  • Page 49: Play

    Advanced Playback/Erasing Chapter Using the PLAY Menu By using the PLAY menu, various playbacks can be made as well as editing of images that are no longer required. q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to The last image recorded will be displayed.

  • Page 50: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Displayed images can be erased one image at a time or all recorded images can be erased at one time. Erasing one frame q Display the image to erase on the LCD moni- tor. w Press the MENU button and enter the PLAY menu mode.

  • Page 51: Erasing All Frames

    Erasing all frames q Press the MENU button and enter the PLAY menu mode. “Erase” will be selected. w Press the button to enter the “Erase” menu and press the “ALL”. e Press the SET button. r Press the button to select “YES”. t Press the SET button.

  • Page 52: Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback)

    Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback) Images of 9 frames are displayed at one time on the LCD monitor. This function is useful for quickly locating the desired image to display. q Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the button to select “Index”. w Press the button.

  • Page 53: Viewing A Slideshow Of Images

    Viewing a Slideshow of Images Recorded images can be checked by playing back at specific intervals. q Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the button to select “Slide Show”. w Press the button. The slideshow confirmation screen will ap- pear.

  • Page 54: Keeping Important Images (Protect Setting)

    Keeping Important Images (Protect Setting) Recorded images can be protected to prevent them from being accidentally erased. Applying the protect setting q Display the image to protect on the LCD monitor. w Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the button to select “Protect”.
  • Page 55 Removing the protect setting q Display the protected image on the LCD monitor. w Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the button to select “Protect”. e Press the button. The protect confirmation screen will appear. “YES” will be selected. r Press the button to select “NO”.

  • Page 56: Displaying The File Number

    Displaying the file number The file no. can be displayed on the image being played back. (See page 47.) q Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the button to select “Image number”. w Press the button and select “On”. e Press the SET button.

  • Page 57: Selecting The Image To Print (Dpof)

    Selecting the Image to Print (DPOF) Images cannot be printed by the camera itself. This menu is for giving instructing about the images and the quantity of print required for automatic output of images within a card to a DPOF (*1) compatible digital printer. There are 2 types of specifications: single frame specification and all frame specification.
  • Page 58 For “Select” t Select “Select” and press the SET button. y Select the image using the specify the quantity to print using the button. Note: * The range that can be specified for “Quantity” is 1 – 99 for each image file. u Press the SET button.
  • Page 59 Checking/determining images The “File number” and “Quantity” are displayed in a list and the setting contents are checked. q Press the button to select “List”. w Press the SET button. The specified file number and quantity will be displayed in a list. e After checking the contents using the button, press the “Select”.
  • Page 60 Deleting images from the list (single frame/all frames) Images not required to be printed can be deleted from the list (single frame/all frames). q Display the list screen. For single frame w Press the button to select the image to delete. e Press the SET button.
  • Page 61 For all frames w Press the button to select “Clear ALL” and press the SET button. The camera will return to the DPOF menu. e Press the SET button to exit the PLAY menu mode. PLAY DPOF List File number Quantity 100-0023 100-0024 100-0025...

  • Page 62: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Chapter Using the SET-UP Menu By changing various items of the SET-UP menu, the camera can be set to your needs. q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to The LCD monitor will turn on and the SET- UP menu screen will appear.

  • Page 63: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera Formatting the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card q Enter the SET-UP menu mode. “Format” is selected. w Press the button to enter the “Format” menu and press the “NO”. e Press the button to select “YES” and press the SET button. “Formatting...”...

  • Page 64: Resetting The File Number

    Setting the auto shut-off time The auto shut-off time can be changed from 3 minutes (default setting) to 10 minutes, or the function can be turned off. q Enter the SET-UP menu mode and press the button to select “Auto Shut Off”. “3 min”...

  • Page 65: Turning Off The Beep Sound

    Turning off the beep sound The beep sound heard during warnings, etc. can be turned off. q Enter the SET-UP menu mode and press the button to select “Beep”. “On” is selected. w Press the button to select “Off”. The setting will take effect at the time the menu selection is made.

  • Page 66: Setting The Date

    Setting the date q Enter the SET-UP mode and press the button to select “Date & Time”. w Press the button to enter the “Date & Time” menu. e For the setting, see “Adjusting the Menu Dis- play Language and Time/Date” (page 20). r Press the SET button.

  • Page 67: Installing The Software And Transferring Images To A Pc

    Installing the Software and Transferring Images to a PC Chapter Operating Environments Images recorded with the camera can be transferred to a PC using the USB cable supplied. 1. Windows Preinstalled versions of Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Me Memory: 16MB or more of available RAM (32MB or more recommended) 32,000 colors or more, resolution of 640 ×...
  • Page 68 r Enter “D:\install.exe” and click [OK]. * The above assumes that your CD-ROM is D. To check the CD-ROM drive letter of your PC, open My Computer and check the letter displayed on the CD- ROM drive icon. t Check to see that “QuickTime”, “Adobe Acrobat Reader”...
  • Page 69 Installing the USB device driver q Turn on the PC power and start Windows. w Connect the camera and PC using the USB cable supplied. e Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to The “Add New Hardware Wizard” screen will appear.

  • Page 70: Transferring Images

    Transferring images q Turn on the power of your PC. w Connect the camera and PC using the USB cable supplied. e Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to “PC” will appear on the status LCD. r Double click “My Computer”.

  • Page 71: Using Macintosh

    Using Macintosh Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader * Be sure to install. And it is not necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader for MacOSX users. q Turn on the power of your PC. w Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 72 Transferring images q Turn on the power of your PC. w Connect the camera and PC using the USB cable supplied. e Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to “PC” will appear on the status LCD. r An “Undefined Name”...

  • Page 73: Chapter 8 Appendix

    Appendix Chapter When Carrying the Camera Overseas Using the AC adapter (optional: DR-AC2) • Do not use the AC adapter with voltages other than the displayed power-supply voltage (100V AC – 240V AC). • For countries with a different power plug shape, check with a travel agency, etc., and prepare a conversion adapter suitable for the power plug of the destination country in advance.
  • Page 74 After using the camera If the camera is not to be used for a long period, remove the batteries and ensure that the power plug of the AC adapter is disconnected from the wall outlet. • Leaving the batteries inside the camera for a long time may cause the battery fluid to leak, resulting in malfunction of the unit.

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting G If inspecting the following items does not cure the problem, the dealer from whom you purchased the camera or a Konica Service Station (page 79). Symptom Check The power will not • Batteries are depleted. turn on • Batteries are not inserted with incorrect polarity. •...

  • Page 76: Error Message

    Symptom Cannot play back Battery dies after very little playback Correct date is not displayed when turning on power Cannot transfer images to PC Error message G If the number of remaining frames on the status LCD displays “Err” and all status LED flash an error has occured.

  • Page 77: Main Specifications

    Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is a standard for recording specified information such as the images or quantity to print from the images taken by a digital camera on a recording medium. *2: 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 devices.

  • Page 78: Warranty And After-Sales Service

    Warranty and After-sales Service For repair, handling and care, first consult the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Warranty (separately attached) Before accepting the warranty card, please make sure that the date of purchase and dealer of purchase and the dealer's details have been completed. After reading the war- ranty, keep it in a safe place.

  • Page 79: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement: Declaration of Conformity Responsible party: KONICA PHOTO IMAGING Address: 725 Darlington Avenue Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A. Telephone number: (201) 574-4000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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