Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS KYOCERA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement 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 4: Table Of Contents
Introduction... 3 Test Photos and Warranties ... 3 Notes on Copyright... 3 How to Use this Instruction Manual ... 7 Caution and Warning Symbols ... 8 Handling Precautions ... 8 Nomenclature A World of Possibilities... 13 1 Camera Preparations... 1-1 Inserting the Battery Pack ...
Page 5 Switching the LCD Monitor Icon Display and Backlight On and Off ... 3-8 Specifying the settings ... 3-8 Conserving Battery Power... 3-9 4 Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M Movie Mode ... 4-1 Using the Flash ... 4-2 Flash modes ...
Page 6 Display when Playback P mode is selected... 7-6 Image Information Display... 7-6 LED indicators ... 7-7 Self-timer LED (red) ... 7-7 Card access LED (orange) ... 7-7 Caution LED (red) ... 7-8 Basic Glossary of Digital Camera Terms ... 7-9...
Page 7: How To Use This Instruction Manual
Basic Operations: This chapter covers the basics of using your digital camera, including taking pictures, viewing your pictures, erasing images and connecting the camera to a computer. If you use a digital camera for the first time, read these sections carefully in order to learn how to use it properly.
Page 8: Caution And Warning Symbols
Caution and Warning Symbols These Operating Instructions feature the following caution and warning symbols to indicate items of special importance. Be sure to read the contents of these warnings carefully, and use the features correctly. This symbol indicates procedures which have a high likelihood of resulting in a DANGER death or serious personal injury if not followed properly.
Page 9 • Clean the camera body by wiping with soft cloth. Never use benzene, thinner, or other volatile solvents or cleansers, since such substances will damage the body materials. • Do not remove the SD memory card or Multi-Media Card (MMC) while the card access LED is flashing.
Page 10 <Precautions for Handling Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack BP-780S> • Do not recharge or place batteries near sources of high heat (near flames, heaters, or in direct sunlight, etc.), or in places exposed to flammable gasses, since the batteries may generate heat, emit smoke, or rupture. •...
Page 11 AC outlet (AC 100V to 240V; 50/60Hz). Using the adapter with other voltages or ratings may cause the hazard of fire or electrical shock. • Use only the dedicated AC adapter supplied with the digital camera. Using other adapters may result in accidents and fire danger.
Page 12 Nomenclature POWER button p.1-5 Shutter release button p.2-3 USB socket p.2-13 Power input socket p.1-3 Connector cover Strap lug Microphone Flash unit Self-timer LED Light sensor Lens/Cover glass Names of camera controls and reference pages DISPLAY button SCENE button Zoom button Zoom button p.3-8 p.3-4...
Page 14: Camera Functions
● Camera Functions You can access the wide selection of camera functions by pressing the mode buttons above the LCD monitor to switch between modes. There is also a SCENE button that lets you take pictures using camera settings tailored to a range of different scenes.
Page 17: Camera Preparations
Camera Preparations This chapter tells you what you have to do to get the camera ready for taking pictures and covers topics such as inserting and charging the battery, loading memory cards, and switching the camera on.
Page 18: Inserting The Battery Pack
Inserting the Battery Pack Open the card/battery cover. Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow ( ) to open it. Insert the battery pack (BP-780S) supplied with the camera. Check that the correctly. Close the card/battery cover. Close the cover and slide it in the opposite direction to the arrow ( ) to lock it.
Page 19: Charging The Battery
Grip the battery pack and pull it out of the camera. • Take care not to drop the battery pack. Strong impacts caused by being dropped can cause the battery pack to leak fluid. • If you do not intend to use the battery pack for a long period, store it in a cool, dark place.
Page 20: Removing The Memory Card
Load the memory card. Make sure the side with the label attached is facing the LCD monitor. To load the card, push it into the slot until it makes a clicking sound and stops. • If the card does not slide in smoothly, you may be loading the card upside down. Check that the card is the right way up and do not try to force it into the slot.
Page 21: Switching The Camera On
• When the card access LED is flashing, images are being recorded onto the memory card. Do not open the card/battery cover or remove the memory card while the LED is flashing as this could cause data corruption or, in some cases, camera damage. Push the memory card in gently with your fingertip.
Page 22: Setting The Date And Time
When this occurs, charge the battery. Setting the Date and Time The first time you use your digital camera, you must set the date and time. The date and time settings may also be cleared when you remove the battery pack or if you leave the camera unused for a long period.
Page 25: Basic Operations
Basic Operations This chapter covers the basics of using your digital camera, including taking pictures, viewing your pictures, erasing images and connecting the camera to a computer.
Page 26 Taking Pictures Take the camera out of the case. Hold the camera in both hands. Press the POWER button switch the camera on and then press button until the “ the mode select LED. After the startup screen, the date is displayed for roughly 3 seconds.
Page 27: Holding The Camera
• Take care to avoid camera shake. ( • Press the side of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the image to its original size. ( ■ Holding the camera With the LCD monitor facing towards you, hold the lens unit with your left hand and the section with the LCD monitor in your right hand.
Page 28: Shooting Movies
When you press the shutter release button down fully, the camera emits the shutter sound and takes a picture. • Press the shutter release button lightly with the soft pad of your fingertip. Pressing the button roughly will result in camera shake. (See “Avoiding camera shake” •...
Page 29 Press the shutter release button half way to set the exposure and focus for the subject. • During movie shooting, the exposure is adjusted according to the ambient conditions, but the focus does not change. The movie is shot using the focus set just before shooting started.
Page 30 Viewing Images – Press button until the “ the mode select LED. The photographed image appears on the LCD monitor. Press on the 4-way button to scan forward through the photographed images. Press through the images. Press the side of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the side to return the enlarged image to its original size.
Page 31: Displaying Information For Playback Images - Information
Press on the 4-way button to select the movie to be viewed. Press the OK button playback. • See p.5-2 for more information on playing back movies. Displaying Information for Playback Images – This feature allows you to check information such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for the image (still image) being played back.
Page 32: Erasing Images
Checking Photography Data and Erasing Images – This feature allows you to check data such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for an image you have just shot and to erase the image. Immediately after taking a picture in “...
Page 33 Press the MENU button K. The menu icons appear. Press on the 4-way button to select ERASE [ Press the OK button The erase confirmation message screen appears. Press on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE]. • Use on the 4-way button to select the image to be erased.
Page 34: When The Memory Card Is Full
Press the OK button image. The saved image that follows the erased image appears on the LCD monitor. To erase another image, repeat the procedure from step 5. If there are no further images, the “NO IMAGE” message appears. Press the MENU button K to finish the erase procedure.
Page 35: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
Connecting the Camera to a Computer You can view images you have shot with this camera on a computer, copy the images to a computer and edit them, and then send them from the computer via e-mail. First check the operating system software on your computer and then read the relevant sections for your software.
Page 36: Connecting To A Windows Pc
Connecting to a Windows PC Installing the USB drivers If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, you will need to install the USB drivers, which are included on the CD-ROM bundled with the camera. • Do not connect the USB cable until USB driver installation is completed. Connecting the USB cable prior to installation will prevent successful USB driver installation.
Page 37: Viewing Images On A Windows Pc
Viewing images on a Windows PC • If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, install the USB drivers before connecting the USB cable. ( p.2-12) • If you are using Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, no driver installation is needed.
Page 40: Disconnecting The Usb Cable From A Windows Pc
Disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC Use the procedure below when disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC. ● Windows Me users Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the task bar in the lower-right corner of the desktop. Select [USB Disk] and then click [Stop].
Page 42: Uninstalling The Driver Software (Windows 98 And Windows 98Se Only)
Uninstalling the driver software If the driver software is not installed successfully, the PC will be unable to recognize the camera. If this occurs, use the procedure below to uninstall the drivers. Then use the procedure on p.2-12 to re-install the drivers. * Note that this procedure is only required for Windows 98 and Windows 98SE.
Page 44: Connecting To A Macintosh
Connecting to a Macintosh Viewing images on a Macintosh computer • You do not need to install the USB drivers on a Macintosh computer. Connect the USB cable without installing any drivers. • To view images on your Macintosh, you must have image-viewing software already installed.
Page 47: Digital Printing On A Printer
Digital Printing on a Printer You can print out your images as specified in the DPOF settings ( • This feature can only be used with DPOF-compatible printers (third-party). Refer to the instructions provided with your DPOF-compatible printer for details of the printing procedure.
Page 49: Techniques For Taking Pictures
Techniques for Taking Pictures This chapter describes some more advanced photography techniques, including photographic subjects that are difficult for the camera to focus on, using the zoom to compose shots, selecting the best shooting mode for the subject, and using continuous shooting.
Page 50: Using Focus Lock To Take Pictures
Using Focus Lock to Take Pictures Use Focus Lock in situations where the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the LCD monitor, or when you want to compose a shot where the focal point is not in the center of the shot.
Page 51 Using the Zoom Button – Use the zoom button to take pictures when you are at events such as sports meets or talks where you cannot get close to your subject, or when you want to compose a wide-angle shot of distant scenery. Pressing the side of the zoom button enlarges the image (telephoto).
Page 52: Displaying The Scene Mode Menu
Setting the Best Camera Mode for the Scene Shot This camera features a SCENE button mode for the subject. Displaying the Scene Mode menu With the camera in shooting mode, press the SCENE button • With the camera switched on, check that “ p.2-2) The Scene Mode menu appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 53: Shooting Modes
Shooting modes This camera features 7 shooting modes to suit different subjects. All 7 modes are available in “ ” mode and “ ” mode. In “ can be selected. Standard (Applicable mode: Use this mode for normal photography. In “ ”...
Page 54: Flash Modes
Night Portrait (Applicable mode: This shooting mode is set up particularly for shots of people taken against nighttime scenery. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient light levels, and the [Red-eye Reduction Auto mode] setting p.4-2) can also be used to prevent the subject’s eyes from appearing red.
Page 55: Using Continuous Shooting Mode
Using Continuous Shooting Mode This camera is capable of taking continuous shots at up to approx. 3.5 frames per second. This feature is useful for photographing moving subjects and for situations where you do not want to miss a snapshot opportunity. •...
Page 56: Switching The Lcd Monitor Icon Display And Backlight On And Off
Switching the LCD Monitor Icon Display and Backlight On and Off In “ ” mode, “ ” mode and “ LCD monitor. If the icons are an annoyance when you are taking pictures, or if you want to conserve power, you can use the DISPLAY button monitor backlighting on and off as required.
Page 57: Conserving Battery Power
Conserving Battery Power There are several ways to limit the amount of power the camera uses when you are traveling or you are in a location where you cannot readily recharge the camera battery. As well as switching the camera off promptly after you finish using it, you can turn off the LCD monitor backlighting, set the Power Save function, and select SAF as the AF mode.
Page 59: M Movie Mode
Using Camera Mode, Shooting Mode and This chapter describes various aspects of photography using a digital camera, such as using the flash, setting the number of pixels and image quality, and setting white balance. The icons below each of the function headings in this chapter provide a quick reference guide to the modes in which that function can be used.
Page 60: Using The Flash
This camera features an Automatic Flash function that determines whether or not the flash is needed based on the ambient light level. There are also ways of using the flash to good effect even in bright conditions. This section describes how to use the flash in situations such as those where conditions are bright but you still want to use the flash or where you don’t want to use the flash even though it’s dark.
Page 61: Setting The Flash Mode
• For long-exposure shots, always place the camera on a stable surface to take the shot. • The shot is taken the second time the flash fires, not the first time. Take care to ensure that neither the camera nor the subject moves after the flash fires for the first time. •...
Page 62: [T] Taking Pictures Using The Self-Timer
● Flash settings in each mode using the scene button Some restrictions apply to the flash modes that are available in the shooting modes selected using the scene button Scene Mode Standard Sports Action Portrait Night View Night Portrait Macro Landscape ■...
Page 63: Selecting The Number Of Pixels (Image Size)
on the 4-way button to select SELF TIMER [t] and then press the OK button Press on the 4-way button to select the desired delay time and then press the OK button Sets a self-timer delay of 10 seconds. Sets a self-timer delay of 2 seconds. OFF: Normal photography (default) The [...
Page 64: Selecting The Quality (Compression Ratio)
on the 4-way button to select PIXELS [ ] and then press the OK button Press the desired image size and then press the OK button <Still Image> 2048 ✕ 1536 (default) 1600 ✕ 1200 1280 ✕ 960 640 ✕ 480 The selected number of pixels ([ appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 65 on the 4-way button to select QUALITY [ ] and then press the OK button Press on the 4-way button to select the desired image quality and then press the OK button [F] (Fine): Shoots images at a low compression ratio. [N] (Normal): Shoots images at a high compression ratio.
Page 66: Using Exposure Compensation
Use exposure compensation to adjust the brightness of your images. This function is especially useful for shots where you did not get the ideal exposure because subject and background brightness differed a lot, and for images that you deliberately want to shoot under- or overexposured.
Page 67: Determining The White Balance
Determining the White Balance The color of a subject varies depending on the light source used. This applies particularly to white. White balance is the process of ensuring that a white object actually appears white under a given light source. Switch the camera on and press button until the “...
Page 68: Setting The Frame Rate
The frame rate refers to the number of frames shot per second in a movie. The available frame rate settings are 30 frames per second (30fps) and 15 frames per second (15fps). Movement in movies with a frame rate of 30 fps is smooth, but the large image file sizes mean that they cannot be as long as movies shot at 15 fps.
Page 69: Setting Detailed Functions In The Set Detailes
The detailed settings discussed here can be used to set functions similar to those found on conventional cameras, such as AE and long exposure settings, as well as settings specific to digital cameras such as color and chroma. Detail menu SOUND Used to specify whether or not movies are shot with sound.
Page 70 Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SET DETAILS [ button Press [SOUND] and then press Press the desired setting and then press the OK button [ ] ON: Shoots movies with sound. (default) ] OFF: Shoots movies without sound.
Page 71: [Color Mode] Selecting Color, Black & White Or Sepia
[COLOR MODE] This feature allows you select colors so that your images resemble photos taken using sepia tone or monochrome film. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SET DETAILS [ button...
Page 72: [Chroma] Changing The Color Intensity
[CHROMA] The CHROMA setting lets you take pictures in which the intensity of the colors is increased (brighter colors) or decreased (paler colors). Switch the camera on and press button until the “ LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SET DETAILS [ button...
Page 73: [Sharpness] Enhancing The Image Outlines
[SHARPNESS] This setting enables you to take pictures in which the subject’s outline is sharpened or softened. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SET DETAILS [ button Press...
Page 74: [Wb Preset] Setting Your Own Value For White
[WB PRESET] Use this mode when there are multiple light sources or when you want to set the white value very precisely. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SET DETAILS [ button...
Page 75: [Ae Mode] Selecting The Exposure Setting Method
] appears on the LCD monitor. • Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot. • Specify this setting for “ Movie mode.
Page 76 Press the desired setting and then press the OK button [No icon] PROGRAM: The camera sets the optimum shutter [F2.8] F2.8 [F7.5] F7.5 • When [F7.5] is selected, take care to avoid camera shake. Press the MENU button K to clear the menu. The selected setting ([F2.8], etc.) appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 77: [Focusing] Selecting The Focusing Method
[FOCUSING] This mode allows you to specify the camera’s focusing method. There are 2 automatic focusing modes (WIDE AF* and SPOT AF*), and a manual focus mode (MF) that allows you to set the shooting distance yourself. * AF: Auto Focus WIDE AF: Uses a wide focusing frame.
Page 78: Determining The Shooting Distance With Manual Focusing (Mf)
Press the desired setting and then press the OK button Press the MENU button K to clear the menu. The focusing frame (for WIDE AF and SPOT AF) or focusing gauge (for manual focusing) appears on the LCD monitor. Determining the shooting distance with manual focusing (MF) on the 4-way button to set the distance.
Page 79: [Long Exp.] Using Slow Shutter Speeds
[LONG EXP.] When you take pictures of subjects such as stars at night or weak lights in a dark situation (e.g. candles), a slow shutter speed is used. The shutter speed refers to the length of time the shutter stays open. The longer this time, the longer the subject’s image is exposed. •...
Page 80 The selected setting ([LT4S], etc.) appears on the LCD monitor. • Setting a slow shutter speed may result in ‘noise’ in the image. • When you switch the camera off, the long exposure setting is cancelled and the camera reverts to normal shooting (default). •...
Page 81: On The Lcd Monitor
Press on the 4-way button to select the desired ISO setting and then press the OK button [No icon] AUTO: The camera sets the ISO sensitivity to suit the ambient conditions. (default) [ISO100] 100: Fixed at ISO 100 [ISO200] 200: Fixed at ISO 200 [ISO400] 400: Fixed at ISO 400...
Page 82: [Digital Zoom] Switching The Digital Zoom On And Off
Press [METERING] and then press Press the desired metering mode and then press the OK button [No icon] EVALUATION:The entire screen is partitioned into CENTER: SPOT AREA: Light is measured at the center of the Press the MENU button K to clear the menu. The icon for the selected exposure mode appears on the LCD monitor.
Page 83 Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. on the 4-way button to select SET DETAILS [ button If you selected “ ” in step 1, select [ Press on the 4-way button to select [DIGITAL ZOOM] and then press Press on the 4-way button to select the desired setting and then press the OK...
Page 85: Using The P Playback Mode Functions
Using the Playback Mode Functions This chapter describes the camera’s Playback mode, in which you can check images you have shot on the LCD monitor. In Playback mode, you can also record sound onto your images, and resize, trim and rotate photographed images in 90° increments.
Page 86: [Playback Zoom] Viewing Your Images Enlarged
[PLAYBACK ZOOM] You can use the zoom buttons to enlarge an image during playback. (Still images only) Switch the camera on and press button until the “ on the 4-way button to select the image to be played back. Press the side of the zoom button to enlarge the image.
Page 87: [Multi] Viewing Multiple Images
Press the OK button The table below shows the operations that can be performed during playback. Button Increases the volume. Decreases the volume. Press once to stop the movie and begin scanning back- wards through the movie frame by frame. After that, scan- ning moves one frame back each time you press the button.
Page 88: Erasing Images In The Multi Playback Screen
● Using the MULTI playback screen Protection icon: Displayed for images that have been protected. To previous image (backwards) Postrecording icon: Indicates that sound has been postrecorded onto the image. Erasing images in the MULTI playback screen Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons.
Page 89: Reverting To Normal Playback (Single Playback)
on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button The image is erased. • To continue erasing images, repeat steps 3 and 4. Press the MENU button K to return to the MULTI playback screen. Reverting to normal playback (SINGLE playback) on the 4-way button to U D L R position the cursor on the image you want to...
Page 90 on the 4-way button to select POSTRECORDING [ OK button on the 4-way button to select the image to which you want to add a voice message. on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button to begin voice recording.
Page 91: Erasing Voice Messages
Erasing voice messages Use the procedure below to erase a postrecorded voice message. Proceed carefully since erased messages cannot be recovered. From step 3 in “Recording a message” on p.5-5: on the 4-way button to select the image from which you want to erase the voice message.
Page 92: [Protect] Protecting Images From Accidental Erasing
Press the OK button playback. The table below shows the operations that can be performed during message playback. Button Increases the volume. Decreases the volume. Hold down to play back the message at half speed. Release the button to return to normal playback. Hold down to play back the message at double speed.
Page 93: Unprotecting Images
• To protect another image, repeat steps 4 and 5. Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback screen. • The [ERASE ALL] function ( [FORMAT] ( p.6-5) erases all the images on the card, including protected images. Unprotecting images From step 3 in “Protecting an image”...
Page 94: [Erase All] Erasing All Images
on the 4-way button to select the image to be erased. on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button to complete erasing. • To erase another image, repeat steps 4 and 5. Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback screen.
Page 96 on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE RESIZING] and then press the OK button on the 4-way button to select the image to be resized. When you have selected the image, press press the OK button Set the new image size. To simply change the number of pixels, press the OK button To enlarge an area, press the enlarge the image by 2✕...
Page 97: Resizing An Image
• Movies cannot be resized. • Resizing may not be possible if there is too little space available on the memory card. Checking and erasing resized images You cannot use normal image playback to check resized images. Use the following procedure to view resized images.
Page 98: Resizing All The Images
Resizing all the images You can use this procedure to resize all the images recorded on a memory card. From step 3 in “Resizing an image” on p.5-11: on the 4-way button to select [RESIZE ALL IMAGES] and then press the OK button on the 4-way button to select the image size and then press the OK button...
Page 99: [Rotate] Rotating An Image
Press on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button All resized images are erased. Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback screen. [ROTATE] Use the procedure below to rotate an image 90° left or right. Switch the camera on and press button until the “...
Page 100: [Auto Play] Displaying Images Automatically As A Slideshow
Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback screen. [AUTO PLAY] This function displays your images at set intervals in the order in which they were photographed. This can be used to play back both still images and movies and you can even specify the effect used for the transition between images.
Page 101 on the 4-way button to select the [START FRAME] and then press on the 4-way button to select [THIS FRAME] or [1ST FRAME] and then press the OK button If you select [THIS FRAME], the slideshow begins from the currently displayed frame. If you select [1ST FRAME], the slideshow begins from the frame with the lowest number in the file name.
Page 102: Starting And Ending An Auto Play Slideshow
on the 4-way button to select a setting and then press the OK button OFF: No effect is set. FADE: The previous image gradually darkens while the next image gradually brightens until it is fully displayed. OVERLAP: The new image slides over the top of the current image and replace it.
Page 103: Specifying Dpof Settings
[PRINT SETTINGS] DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a printing standard for images shot on digital cameras that allows the images to be printed on a consumer printer or at a print processing outlet. The DPOF settings specify which images are to be printed and how many copies of each image.
Page 104 on the 4-way button to select the image for which you want to specify the print settings. Press on the 4-way button, select [OK] and then press the OK button Specify the number of prints. Use the 4-way button to select [PRINT QTY.] and then press on the 4-way button to set the number of prints and then press the OK...
Page 105: Specifying Index Print Settings
on the 4-way button to select [PRINT SETS] and then press DPOF settings. The screen in step 4 reappears. • To specify DPOF settings for another image, repeat steps 4-11. • Selecting [RETURN] cancels the details set up to step 11 and returns you to the step 4 screen. Specifying index print settings This function produces a single print showing thumbnail versions of the images recorded on the memory card.
Page 106: Deleting All The Dpof Print Settings
Deleting all the DPOF print settings From step 3 in “Specifying DPOF settings” : on p.5-19 on the 4-way button to select [ALL RESET] and then press on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button All the print settings are deleted and the step 4 screen reappears.
Page 107 Next, use ERASE ALL. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Select ERASE ALL [ menu and press the OK button “ERASE ALL?” message appears. Select [EXECUTE] and press the OK button The protected images are left untouched and all the other images are erased.
Page 109: Using The Set Up Mode Functions
Using the SET UP Mode Functions This chapter describes how to set up some of the camera's more advanced functions, such as specifying the AF (Auto Focus) settings, adjusting the LCD monitor brightness, and initializing memory cards.
Page 110: [Af Mode] Setting Af Mode
[AF MODE] The AF MODE setting allows you to set the camera’s AF (Auto Focus) operating mode to SAF, which is best for shooting still subjects, or CAF, which is ideal for subjects involving lots of movement, such as sports events. Switch the camera on and press button until the “...
Page 111: [Bright Cntrl] Adjusting The Lcd Monitor Brightness
Press on the 4-way button to select [AF METHOD] and then press Press on the 4-way button to select the desired setting and then press the OK button The selected AF method is set and the screen in step 2 reappears.
Page 112: [Backlight] Changing The Monitor Backlighting Brightness
[BACKLIGHT] Use this procedure to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor backlighting. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ Press [BACKLIGHT] and then press Press the [BRIGHT] or [LOW POWER] and then press the OK button BRIGHT: Gives brighter backlighting LOW POWER: Restricts the backlight brightness to save...
Page 113: [Format] Initializing Memory Cards
Switch the camera on and press button until the “ Press on the 4-way button to select [INSERT DATE] and then press Press on the 4-way button to select [NO DATE] or [WITH DATE] and then press the OK button Date insertion is set and the screen in step 2 reappears.
Page 114 Press on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button Card initialization begins. When initialization is completed, the screen in step 2 reappears. [POWER SAVE] Forgetting to switch the camera off can cause the camera’s battery charge to fall to a low level.
Page 115: [Mode Lock] Preserving Your Function Settings
■ Notes on using power save in “ If you set the Power Save function when using the camera in “ “ ” mode, the camera operates as follows: When [POWER SAVE] is set to [1MIN.], [3MIN.] or [6MIN.]. If the camera is left switched on for the set delay time or longer, it automatically enters sleep mode for two minutes.
Page 116 Press [OFF] or [ON] and then press the OK button OFF: Settings revert to their default values when the camera is switched off. Settings remain valid when the camera is switched off. The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2 reappears.
Page 117: [Shutter Vol] Adjusting The Volume Of The Shutter Sound
[SHUTTER VOL] Use this procedure to adjust the volume of shutter sound. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ Press on the 4-way button to select [SHUTTER VOL] and then press Press on the 4-way button to select the desired shutter sound volume and then press the OK button Maximum volume...
Page 118: [Start Screen] Selecting The Startup Screen
Press the desired color and then press the OK button The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2 reappears. [START SCREEN] This procedure sets the startup screen displayed when you switch the camera on. In addition to the default Kyocera logo screen, you can also select a startup screen from the images saved on a memory card in the camera.
Page 119: [Rec Review] Checking Images Right After You Shoot Them
Press on the 4-way button to select the desired image and then press the OK button Selecting [RESET] restores the settings in step 3. on the 4-way button to select [SET] and then press the OK button Press on the 4-way button to select the middle image and then press the OK button The screen for step 2 reappears.
Page 120: Selecting The Menu Language
Press the desired setting and then press the OK button 2SEC: Images are displayed for 2 seconds right after shooting. 4SEC: Images are displayed for 4 seconds right after shooting. OFF: Images are not displayed right after shooting. (default) The selected settings are applied and the screen in step 2 reappears.
Page 122: [Mode Reset] Resetting Function Settings
[MODE RESET] Use this function when you want to reset modes and menu settings that you have specified back to their default settings. Switch the camera on and press button until the “ Press [MODE RESET] and then press Press on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button The settings are reset and the screen in step 2 reappears.
Page 123: Appendix
Appendix This chapter provides a range of technical information, including measures for dealing with camera problems, the names of the icons displayed on the LCD monitor, the operation of the LEDs and a glossary of digital camera terms.
Page 124: Troubleshooting
Check the items listed below before deciding that your camera is faulty. Problems and Solutions Problem Nothing appears on The lithium-ion battery pack is flat or is the LCD monitor. not inserted. The Power Save function has switched the camera off. ( There is no image on If you leave the camera for a while the LCD monitor.
Page 125: Messages And Responses
Problem The camera gets hot. A strong current flows through the camera when the LCD monitor is used so the camera gets hot if the LCD monitor is used for an extended period. The caution LED The flash is charging. flashes slowly.
Page 126: Mode-Locked Menu Options And Default Settings
Mode-locked Menu Options and Default Settings Mode Camera Mode/ C/N/M Scene mode Continuous Shooting Mode/ C/N/M SELF TIMER Movie Mode C/N/M EXP.COMP. C/N/M WHITE BALANCE C/N/M SET DETAILS C/N/M SET DETAILS C/N/M SET DETAILS C/N/M SET DETAILS AF MODE Setup Mode AF METHOD BRIGHT CNTRL BACKLIGHT...
Page 127: Lcd Monitor Information And Names Of Icons
LCD Monitor Information and Names of Icons Display when the Camera C, Continuous Shooting N or Movie M mode is selected “ ” Camera Mode/ “ ” Continuous Shooting Mode w t u e r y i X2.0 +1.0 ISO200 2003.09.01 !8 !9 @0 @1 @2...
Page 128: Display When Playback P Mode Is Selected
Display when Playback P mode is selected ● Display when the MENU button K is pressed Menu icons are displayed. ULTI M A H J q MULTI (page 5-3) w POSTRECORDING (page 5-5) e PROTECT (page 5-8) r ERASE (page 5-9) t ERASE ALL (page 5-10) Image Information Display ●...
Page 129: Led Indicators
There are 3 LEDs on the camera. Each LED indicates the status of the camera depending on how it lights or flashes. Self-timer LED (red) Flashes Lights Card access LED (orange) Flashes LED indicators While using the self-timer When a movie is being shot When the shutter operates and shooting ends When the camera is connected to a PC Flashes while the camera is accessing the memory card, such as...
Page 130: Caution Led (Red)
Caution LED (red) Camera mode/ Continuous Shooting mode/ Movie mode Battery recharging As the shutter speed is slow, you need to take care of camera shake. Flashes rapidly As the flash is being charged, you need to wait to take the next picture until the LED stops flashing. Flashes slowly Now recharging Lights...
Page 131: Basic Glossary Of Digital Camera Terms
CCD (Charge Coupled Device) This is a device used as the imaging element in a digital camera. Strictly speaking, a CCD is used for transferring electrical signals and is governed by a semiconductor device called a phototransistor that converts light into electrical signals.
Page 132 EV (Exposure Value) An EV is a number that denotes exposure. EV=1 when the aperture setting is F1 and the shutter speed is 1 second. Each time the exposure then halves, the EV number increases by 1 (EV=2, EV=3...). Conversely, when the exposure is double the EV=1 level, the EV becomes -1. When the exposure is doubled again, EV=-2, and so on.
Page 133 Memory card A recording medium that uses flash memory on which data can be electrically erased (rewritten). SD memory cards and Multimedia cards can be used with this camera. MF (Manual Focus) Focusing performed manually rather than using AF. Program AE This is a type of AE in which the camera automatically selects a combination of shutter speed and aperture setting according to the brightness of the subject.

Kyocera Contax SL300RT* Instruction Manual

1 Camera Preparations

2 Basic Operations

3 Techniques for Taking Pictures

4 Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and

5 Using the P Playback Mode Functions

6 Using the SET up Mode Functions

7 Appendix

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