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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 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) Selecting the Image Size ... 42 Shooting Movies ... 44 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor ... 46 Selecting the Set-up Menu ... 47 Setting with the REC (DETAILS) Menu ... 48 Returning to Default Settings ... 49 Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression Ratios ...
  • Page 5 Contents (Cont’d) Using the After Recording Function ... 88 Selecting the Set-up Menu ... 88 Advanced Operations Using the Set-up Menu ... 89 Formatting a Memory Card ... 90 REC Menu Settings ... 91 Quick View Settings ... 91 Make so the Image Information is not displayed ... 92 Setting the Operation Sounds ...

  • 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 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 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 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

    Preparation Checking the Packing Contents The following accessories should be packed with your new camera; please make sure all are enclosed after opening the packaging. In the unlikely event that something is missing, please contact the sales outlet. 1) Lithium-ion battery (Model No. DR-LB4) 2) Battery Charger (Model No.
  • Page 12 Necessary Accessories 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 SD Memory Cards, Multi-Media Cards and Memory Stick are...
  • Page 13 Necessary Accessories 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 data) on the card.

  • Page 14: Names Of Parts

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

  • Page 16: Operation Buttons

    Names of Parts 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 Warning: When using the camera with the strap attached, take care so that it does not wrap around the neck. On no account hang the camera round the neck of small children and infants. Strangulation may occur as a result if the strap wraps 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 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. Battery level indicator As the battery runs out of power, the battery level indicator displays the power remaining as follows: (Remaining power is shown on the LCD monitor in two levels) Fully charged...
  • Page 20 Preparing the Power Supply Battery life guide (reference) Number of Pictures With LCD Monitor On About 100 * Our test conditions: Normal humidity and temperature, flash intensity 50%, shot every 30 sec. Zoomed one direction, once, 2304 × 1704 pixels. * The Battery life will vary depending on the environment, shooting mode, and shooting conditions.
  • Page 21 Preparing the Power Supply 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 deposit them in a recycling box for rechargeable batteries.

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

    Preparing the Power Supply 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. Also, the LCD display will be lit.

  • 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 7. After finishing the settings… • If you turned the power ON with the main switch (by opening the lens cover), you can take pictures once the lens has reached its extended position. • If you made the settings after pressing the PLAY button, the LCD monitor will display playback images.

  • 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/Removing Cards Card Removal Warning! Insert or remove cards only after making sure that absolutely all power is OFF as indicated by the viewfinder LED being off. While the card is being accessed, or an image is being processed, the LCD monitor will show “Now COPY…”, etc., and the red LED will come on.

  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Holding Your Camera Viewfinder and Indicator LEDs • In the macro-photo mode (p.40), we recommend that you use the LCD monitor for composing your pictures (p.34). If you use the viewfinder, what you can see and what the camera records may be different. Taking Pictures - Hold the camera securely with both hands and your elbows against your body for a stable...
  • Page 29 Taking Pictures Viewfinder LED Indicators When the LED Indicators light, they mean the following: • Green LED: (On) (Flashing) Warning that the camera cannot auto-focus (AF) • Red LED: (On) (Flashing) Warning that your hands are shaking • Both Red and Green LEDs: (On) (Flashing) System error;...

  • Page 30: Taking Pictures Using The Viewfinder

    Taking Pictures Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder (Cont’d) 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 31 Taking Pictures Daytime (normal) shooting distances Focal Length Shooting Distance 0.5m (1.6ft) to ∞ Wide-angle* 0.8m (2.6ft) to ∞ Telephoto** • If you wish to take a picture of a subject closer than the above ranges, use the macro- photo mode (pp.37, 40). (Cont’d) 4.
  • Page 32 Taking Pictures 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 33: Shooting With Focus Lock

    Taking Pictures 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. The following subjects may be difficult to bring into focus: • Subjects with no contrast (variance in brightness, e.g., the sky, a white wall, the hood of a car) •...

  • Page 34: Taking Pictures Using The Lcd Monitor

    Taking Pictures 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 35: Image Display

    Taking Pictures 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.92). q Recording Media Display This shows the media type. • SD Memory Card or MultiMedia Card : SD* •...
  • Page 36 Taking Pictures About Auto Power Off Function If you do not operate for a certain period of time with the camera power on and the lens cover open, the auto power off function (pause status) will be activated and power will be turned off (with the lens still out). By pressing the shutter button, zoom button, or another button, the camera will return to the shooting mode.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Auto (Auto Flash)

    Selecting the Shooting Mode 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 39: Fill-In

    Selecting the Shooting Mode 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 40: Macro-Photo Mode

    Selecting the Shooting Mode 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 41: Advanced Shooting

    Advanced Shooting - By using the REC menu, you can take pictures with your desired settings. You can set the camera using the “REC (BASIC) menu” (default setting), or “REC (DETAILS)” (p.48). - The settings made with each menu will be maintained, even when power is turned off, until the settings are changed, unless otherwise described.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Image Size

    Using the REC Menu Selecting the Image Size - You can select from among three 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 43 Using the REC Menu Image size and pixel count (width) × (height) 1) 2304 × 1704 pixels (approximately 3,920,000 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 44: Shooting Movies

    Using the REC Menu Shooting Movies - Set your camera to this mode to shoot movies. - You can take a movie with sound for approximately 15 seconds. Your camera records an image with a 320 × 240 pixel count. - While you are shooting a movie, the LCD monitor stay on.
  • Page 45 Using the REC Menu NOTE: 1) While recording a movie, the sound is also being recorded, so take care not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera with your fingers, etc. 2) As long as the camera’s power is ON, you can continue to take movies, but if you turn the power off, it exits the movie mode.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor

    Using the REC Menu Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor - You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to suit your shooting location. (Cont’d) 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 47: Selecting The Set-Up Menu

    Using the REC Menu 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. (Cont’d) 1. Select “SETUP” and press 2. You will enter the SET UP Menu mode. For details, see “Using the Set-up Menu”...

  • Page 48: Setting With The Rec (Details) Menu

    Using the REC Menu Setting with the REC (DETAILS) Menu - If you set your camera to REC (DETAILS) menu mode in advance, you can make most of the menu settings. See page 91 for how to make mode settings. - Similarly, to learn how to enter the REC menu screens and how to select menus, refer to “Setting with the REC (BASIC) Menu”...

  • Page 49: Returning To Default Settings

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

  • Page 50: Selecting A Combination Of Image Sizes And Compression Ratios

    Using the REC Menu Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression Ratios - You can select a combination of three image sizes and two compression ratios. - While using the same card, you can change the picture quality settings for every photo.
  • Page 51 Using the REC Menu Standard number of pictures you can take in each quality mode (without sound or motion) Compression Image Size Ratio FINE 2304 × 1704 NORMAL FINE 1600 × 1200 NORMAL FINE 640 × 480 NORMAL • The number of photos you can take may vary depending on the subject. •...

  • Page 52: Adjusting Exposure Compensation

    Using the REC Menu 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. • Even after a correction, there are times when the change is not apparent, such as when the subject is in a semi-dark place.

  • Page 53: Adjusting White Balance

    Using the REC Menu 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 54: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the REC Menu Using the Digital Zoom - Digital zoom can double the largest 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 55: Changing Auto-Exposure (Ae) Modes

    Using the REC Menu 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. Center-weighted metering In this mode the camera sets the exposure according to the metering for the central part of the whole frame.

  • Page 56: Changing To The Slow Shutter Speed Mode

    Using the REC Menu Changing to the Slow Shutter Speed Mode - The normal (default setting) shutter speed ranges between 1/8 of a second, but this can be changed to a range of 1 second to 1/2000 a second. - When taking photos in dark locations, the shutter speed must be slow, so use a tripod to keep the camera steady.

  • Page 57: Making Voice Memos

    Using the REC Menu Making Voice Memos - The longest voice only memo you can record at one time is approximately 15 seconds. - Take care not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera. • When the available recording time runs out, recording will end automatically. If you wish to stop recording, simply press the shutter button again.

  • Page 58: Using After Recording

    Using the REC Menu 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 15 seconds. (Cont’d) 1.
  • Page 59 Using the REC Menu Erasing recorded voice comments • To re-record, repeat Steps 1 to 4 on pages 58 and 59. When you have finished re- recording to a photo with a prior recording, the previous recording is erased and only the new one remains.

  • Page 60: Taking Sepia Tone Photos

    Using the REC Menu Taking Sepia Tone Photos - You can take sepia tone photos. (Cont’d) 1. Select “SEPIA” and press 2. Use to select “ON”, then press either or the MENU/SET button. When the setting is completed, you will return to screen 1.

  • Page 62: Basic Playback/Erasing

    Basic Playback/Erasing 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 63 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.92). 1 Recording Media Display The type of media in use is displayed. •...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Playing Back Voice Memos

    Playback (Cont’d) Playing Back Voice Memos - Play back the contents of your voice memos (p. 57). 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 66: 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 67: 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. 91), 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 68: 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 69: Advanced Playback/Erasing

    Advanced Playback/Erasing - By using the PLAY menu, you can play back images, erase unwanted pictures and edit images. - The camera’s power can be OFF or ON. 2. Using , select the desired settings menu. Every time you press the button, the menu mode screen changes as follows: INDEX COPY...

  • Page 70: Viewing Multiple Pages At Once (Index Playback)

    Using the PLAY Menu 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. (Cont’d) 1.

  • Page 71: Copying An Image

    Using the PLAY Menu 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.) (Cont’d) 1. Select “COPY” and press 2. A screen with each setting item will appear. At first “FROM”...
  • Page 72 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “TO”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing , use destination media by pressing either the MENU/SET button. The setting is completed and you will return to screen 2. •...
  • Page 73 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. The 8-frame index appears. Using , move the red frame to an image you wish to select and press the MENU/SET button. • Pressing when the first frame is selected or on the last frame will switch the screen to the next eight images.

  • Page 74: Erasing Unwanted Images

    Using the PLAY Menu Erasing Unwanted Images - You can erase unwanted still pictures, movie images etc. (you can select one frame, multiple frames or all frames.) - Once images are erased, they cannot be recovered. - Protected images cannot be erased unless the protection is removed. (Cont’d) 1.
  • Page 75 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “UNIT”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing , use “SELECT” (If one or multiple frames are to be selected) or “ALL”. Then press either or the MENU/SET button. The settings are completed and you will return to screen 2.
  • Page 76 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. Images selected at Step 6 on page 75 are surrounded by a yellow frame. When you have finished selecting images, use , or to select “END”, and then press the MENU/SET button. (Go to Step 8) To select other images, repeat the selection procedure.

  • Page 77: Adjusting Lcd Monitor Brightness

    Using the PLAY Menu Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness - You can adjust the brightness of your LCD monitor as needed to suit the lighting where you are viewing images. - Brightness settings are not altered by turning the power ON/OFF and are saved until changed again.

  • Page 78: Selecting/Deselecting Images To Print (Dpof)

    Using the PLAY Menu Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF) - DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is a format for recording information on memory cards, etc. so they can be used by DPOF compatible digital printers and lab print services for printing out images you’ve taken with your camera.
  • Page 79 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “UNIT”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing , if you want to print (or deselect) one or multiple frames, use to choose “SELECT”. To print all frames, choose “ALL ON”, or to deselect all frames from printing, choose “ALL OFF”.
  • Page 80 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. Images selected at Step 6 on page 79 are surrounded by a yellow frame. When you have finished selecting images, use , or to select “END”, and then press the MENU/SET button. (Go to Step 8) To select other images, repeat the selection procedure.

  • Page 81: Reducing Image Size (Resizing)

    Using the PLAY Menu Reducing Image Size (Resizing) - You can reduce the size of images you have taken. When you resize an image, a new, smaller file is created. - Use this function when you send images as e-mail attachments or when you otherwise need a smaller image.

  • Page 82: Setting/Canceling Protection For Your Important Images

    Using the PLAY Menu Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images - You can protect your important still and moving images from being erased. (You can select some or all images to be protected). You can also cancel the protection. - If you format a card (p.90), even protected images will be erased. (Cont’d) 1.
  • Page 83 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “UNIT”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing , if you want to protect (or cancel protect) one or multiple frames, use to choose “SELECT”. To protect all frames, choose “ALL ON”.
  • Page 84 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. Images selected at Step 6 on page 83 are surrounded by a yellow frame. When you have finished selecting images, use , or to select “END”, and then press the MENU/SET button. (Go to Step 8) To select other images, repeat the selection procedure.

  • Page 85: Moving The Image Data To Another Memory Card

    Using the PLAY Menu Moving the Image Data to Another Memory Card - You can move previously recorded still or movie image data to another memory card. - For protected images, you must cancel their protection before you can move them.
  • Page 86 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Returning to screen 2, select “TO”. Then the screen shown left (screen 4) appears. After pressing , use destination media, then press MENU/SET button. • If you press , the settings will be invalidated and you return to screen 2.
  • Page 87 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. The 8-frame index appears. Use to move the red frame to an image you wish to transfer and then press the MENU/ SET button. • Pressing when the first frame is selected or on the last frame will switch the screen to the next eight images.

  • Page 88: Playing A Slide Show

    Using the PLAY Menu Playing a Slide Show - The slide show will proceed in order from the first image at a set interval. Using the After Recording Function Selecting the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) 1. Select “SLIDE SHOW” and press 2.

  • Page 89: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations - By setting each item on the set-up menu to your preferences, you can customize your camera to suit you. - It does not matter whether the main power is ON or OFF, as the settings are saved by the camera until they are changed. 1.

  • Page 90: Formatting A Memory Card

    Using the Set-up Menu Formatting a Memory Card - Formatting a card returns it to the initial state (when it was purchased). - Caution: Formatting erases all data, even images that are protected (p.82). - Always format cards inside the camera. If a card is formatted by a computer it may not perform normally.

  • Page 91: Rec Menu Settings

    Using the Set-up Menu REC Menu Settings - You can change the contents of the REC menu from basic (default settings) to advanced. - See pages 41 and 48 for details on this function. Quick View Settings - Turn this mode on if you want to be able to check your images on the LCD monitor immediately after you have taken them.

  • Page 92: Make So The Image Information Is Not Displayed

    Using the Set-up Menu Make so the Image Information is not displayed - You can set the camera to not display information (p.35, 63) during shooting or play back. - The default setting is “ON” (display). (Cont’d) 1. Select “INFO DISP” and press Select “OFF”...

  • Page 93: Setting The Operation Sounds

    Using the Set-up Menu Setting the Operation Sounds - You can turn the various sounds, beeps (sounding with each operation or warning), sound effects (such as the shutter sound), etc. OFF and on. - The default setting is turned “ON” (set to sound). (Cont’d) 1.

  • Page 94: Adjusting The Date And Time

    Using the Set-up Menu Adjusting the Date and Time - If the battery is removed for approximately 24 hours or more, the date and time settings will be lost. In this case, please reset the date and time. Setting the Self-timer Delay Time - You can change the length of time the self-timer delays before shooting from 10 seconds (default) to 3 seconds.

  • Page 95: Setting The Auto Power-Off Time

    Using the Set-up Menu Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time - You can change the Auto Power-OFF not-in-use interval starting at 3 minutes (default). Resetting the File Numbers - You can reset your file numbers. Reference: • At initial setting, “NUMBER RESET” is turned “OFF”, and it will assign consecutive file numbers as follows.

  • Page 96: Setting Memory Priority

    Using the Set-up Menu Setting Memory Priority - When you have 2 cards in the camera at once, an SD memory card (or Multi-Media card) and a Memory Stick, you can decide which to record to first. Changing Languages (Cont’d) 1.

  • Page 97: Taking Still Images With Sound

    Using the Set-up Menu Taking Still Images with Sound For the Choose-to-Record Setting (“IN SELECTED”) This is the normal (default) mode. By using the REC menu (p.58) or the PLAY menu (p.88) to select “ADD REC”, you can add sound to still images after they’ve been taken. For the Always-ON Setting (“ALWAYS”) You can add sound to every still image you take.

  • Page 98: Connecting To Your Pc

    Others 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 98 SE, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Me Memory: 16MB or more of available RAM (32MB or more recommended) Display: 32,000 colors or more, resolution of 640 ×...

  • Page 99: Connecting With A Usb Cable

    Connecting to your PC Connecting with a USB cable - Turn OFF the power supply to the camera. - There is no need to turn off your PC power supply when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable to the camera. To USB connector on PC •...

  • Page 100: Downloading (Transferring) Images

    Connecting to your PC Downloading (transferring) Images - To conserve the battery, using the AC adapter (sold separately, model no.: DR-AC4) is recommended. - If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, first install the “USB device driver software” (attached CD-ROM) (pp.102-103). 1.
  • Page 101 Connecting to your PC Notes • The camera cannot be connected to your PC if no image data is recorded on the built-in memory of the camera, or a card with an image data record is not in the camera. •...

  • Page 102: Installing Software From The Cd-Rom Supplied

    Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied Installing USB Driver Software - Install the software only if you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE. If you are using another OS, you do not need to install this. - Turn OFF the power supply to the camera. - To conserve the battery, using the AC adapter (sold separately, model no.: DR-AC4) is recommended.
  • Page 103 Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied 6) Click “Specify a location:” and input “D:\”. Click “Next”. 7) Click “Next”. 8) Click “Finish”. The USB device driver is now installed. • Here, the CD-ROM drive is assumed to be drive D. Use a different letter if appropriate.

  • Page 104: Using Windows

    Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied Using Windows Installing the included software (CD-ROM) and KD-400Z User’s Guide 4) Enter “D:\install.exe” and click “OK”. 1) Turn on the PC power and start Windows. 2) Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 3) Click the Start button and select “Run...”.
  • Page 105 Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied 5) Check to see that “QuickTime”, “Adobe Acrobat Reader” and “KD-400Z User’s Guide” in the “KONICA KD-400Z setup menu” are checked and click “OK”. • Be sure to install “QuickTime”, “Adobe Acrobat Reader” and “KD-400Z User’s Guide”.

  • Page 106: Using Macintosh

    Installing software from the CD-ROM supplied Using Macintosh Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader QuickTime installation is not necessary. • Be sure to install if Adobe Acrobat Reader is not already installed in your PC. And it is not necessary to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader for Mac OS X users.

  • Page 107: When Carrying The Camera Overseas

    When Carrying the Camera Overseas Using the dedicated AC adapter kit (Model No.: DR-AC4) - Please do not use the AC adapter where the voltage is outside the displayed power supply voltage (AC 100V to AC240V). Using the Attached Charger (Model No.: DR-BC-K4) - Please do not use the charger where the voltage is outside the displayed power supply voltage (AC 100V to AC240V).

  • Page 108: Care And Storage

    Care and Storage Cleaning the camera When cleaning the camera, do not use solvents such as benzene or paint thinner. • Before cleaning, remove the batteries from the camera, or disconnect the power plug of the AC adapter from the wall outlet. •...
  • Page 109 Care and Storage About image data • Use a PC to delete images and files recorded with other models. • The recorded data may be lost when you or a third part misuses the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick, if the card is affected by strong static electricity or electrical shock, or during card repair or malfunction.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting - If the following does not solve your problem, please contact the point of purchase. Symptom Power Power will not turn ON Supply Power turns OFF right after turning on Shooting Can’t take a picture even if pressing the pictures shutter button Can’t focus...
  • Page 111 Troubleshooting Symptom Play back Won’t play back Image with no natural color Image appears dark Image too bright Other Can’t transfer to your Incorrect date and time (Cont’d) Check this: • PLAY button not ON • No image data • All image data is erased •...

  • Page 112: Main Specifications

    Main Specifications Model Effective picture resolution : 4.0 mega pixels Recording media Image recording capacity : 2304 × 1704 pixels Recording method Image pickup Lens Focus adjustment/Photometric : TTL center-weighed metering using a CCD image surface Focal Range Aperture Shutter speed Exposure control White balance Viewfinder...
  • Page 113 Photo Film Co., Ltd., and 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. Manganese lithium silicon batteries are in use as back-up batteries for calendar system (Refer to p.25).

  • Page 114: 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.

  • Page 115: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance 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.
  • Page 116 CANADA ONLY Industry Canada’s Compliance Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada...

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