Konica Minolta KD-420Z - Manuals

5 Contents (Cont’d) Advanced Operations and Shooting Using the Shooting Menu .................................................... 54Using the Auto Mode Menu ................................................. 54 Changing the color effects .................................................. 56Continuous...

6 Contents (Cont’d) Playing Back Voice Memos ................................................. 91 Using the PLAY Menu ........................................................... 92 Copying and Moving Images ............................................... 94Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF...

7 Contents (Cont’d) Installing software and downloading images ................. 123 Installing USB Driver Software ......................................... 123Downloading (transferring) Images ................................... 125Using Windows .......................................................

8 ! Important Safety Precautions This product has been designed with safety in mind; however, pleaseread the following display marks, warnings and cautions for its correctusage.The following warning and caution symbols are to prevent damage tothe user, other persons and property. Definitions of the ...

9 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Warning Should any of the following occur, stop using the producti m m e d i a t e l y. R e m ove t h e b a t t e r i e s f r o m t h e u n i t a n dd i s c o n n e c t t h e AC a d a p t e r. I f u s i n g t h e AC a d a p t e r,disconnect the power plug from...

10 Warning Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) 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 thunderand lighting. Death may occur if lighting strikes the camera. Do not use AC adapters other than t...

11 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Caution When taking a picture, wipe off the flash surface and becareful not to cover the flash. If the flash surface is dir ty or you take a shot with the flashcovered, it is possible for the flash surface quality or color tochange, due to the high temperatur...

12 Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) Caution Remove the batteries when the camera will not be usedfor an extended period. Do not use force when operating the camera. The camera may become damaged, causing personal injuryas a result. Do not rotate the camera when mounting on a tripod. About batte...

13 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 theunlikely event that something is missing, please contact the sales outlet. 1) Lithium-ion battery (Model No. NP-600) 2) Battery Charge...

14 Necessary Accessories (Cont’d) Compatible Recording Media In addition to the SD Memory Card bundled with the camera, thefollowing commercially available memory cards can also be used. • SD Memory Card• MultiMedia Card• Memory Stick About the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card/Memory Stick Caution SD...

15 Necessary Accessories (Cont’d) Important • In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost. Konica Minolta can not accept responsibility in any wayfor such data loss. • Always back-up impor tant data.• When using SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards/Memory Stick on a PC, ...

16 Names of Parts Camera Body Auto-focus Sensor Windows Shutter Button Blue LED Strap Holder Battery Sub-cap Lens Speaker Flash Viewfinder USB TerminalCover Microphone Self-timer LED Lens Cover(Main Switch)

17 Names of Parts (Cont’d) Delete Button ( → P.18) Play Button( → P.18) Green LED LCD Monitor V i e w f i n d e rEyepiece Tripod Socket SET/DISP. Button MENU Button ( → P.19) MODE Button ( → P.18) Zoom Buttons( → P.18) 4-way Button ( → P.18) Battery/Card Cover

18 Names of Parts (Cont’d) Operation Buttons 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.28). w Delete Button ( ) For deleting unwanted photos. e 4-way Button ( 왗왘왖왔 ) Use the different butto...

19 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 cameraround the neck of small children and infants. Strangulation mayoccur as a result if the strap wraps around the neck. • When carrying the cam...

20 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”. 1. Connect the power cord to the charger. 2. Plug the cord into an outlet. 3. Put the battery pack in the charger. • While the battery pack is b...

21 Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack - Before installing or changing battery packs, make sure the power is OFF (p.28), check that the LCD monitor is not lit and turn OFF all switches. Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) 1. Open the battery/card cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow....

22 Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Battery life guide (reference) Number of Pictures Continuous With LCD Monitor On With LCD Monitor Off Playback Time About 185 About 330 About 200 Minutes * Our test conditions: Normal humidity and temperature, flash intensity 50%, shot every 30 sec. Zoomed one ...

23 Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Please co-operate in recycling the lithium battery.• This product uses a lithium battery.• This battery is recyclable and a valuable resource.• For recycling exhausted batteries or batteries removed from a used product, as a precaution against a short circuit, ...

24 Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d) Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately) - If you do not want to worry about battery consumption, we recommend using the specified AC adapter (sold separately, model#AC-9) when shooting pictures,during playback, or when transferring data (USB connection). - ...

26 - Use the bundled SD Memory Card or a commercially available memory card.If you wish to use an aftermarket card, any of the following are appropriate: SDMemory Card, Multi-Media Card, Memory Stick. (All three will be called “card”hereafter.) - First, turn OFF the main switch (lens cover closed), ...

27 Card Removal 1. Open the battery/card cover. 2. If you gently push in on the card, the lock will release and the card will comeout a little. Then carefully draw the cardout. 3. Again, close the battery/card cover. Warning! Insert or remove cards only after making sure that absolutely all power is...

28 1. G e n t l y s l i d e t h e l e n s c o ve r ( m a i n switch) in the direction indicated by thearrow until it stops. 2. Once the lens extends to the shooting position (wide-angle side), the powerwill come on. • With the power ON it is possible to shoot pictures. Also, the LCD display will be ...

29 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. - Check that the camera has a fully charged battery or that the AC adapter...

31 Basic Operation Holding Your Camera - Hold the camera securely with both hands and your elbows against your body for a stableposition. - To take a ver tical picture, hold the camera so that the flash is at the top. Please be careful that your fingers, hair, or thestrap do not cover the lens, flas...

32 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Selecting the Shooting Mode - A range of shooting modes are provided and you can select the shooting mode that best suits your subject and the shooting conditions. 1. Open the lens cover and turn the power on so that your subject appears on theLCD monitor. Then press the ...

33 ● Available Functions by Mode (menu-based) 1. AUTO (p.54) - Color (p.56) - Continuous (p.57) - Image Size (p.58) - Memory Priority (p.60) - Self Timer (p.61) 2. SCENE SELECT (p.62) - Scene (p.64) - Continuous (p.57) - Image Size (p.58) - Memory Priority (p.60) - Self Timer (p.61) 3. MOVIE/VOICE (...

34 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor - This section explains the basic procedure for shooting still images using AUTO mode. - We recommend that you prepare a fully charged spare batter y (sold separately, model NP-600) or use the AC adapter (sold separately, modelAC-9). ...

35 4 5 4. Compose the shot on the LCD monitor and use the zoom buttons to set thesize of the subject. Take care also toposition the auto-focus mark on thesubject you want to focus on. • If you press the TELE (Telephoto) Zoom button, the camera zooms in, while if youpress the WIDE (Wide-angle) button...

36 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) 7 7. The green viewfinder LED lights while the data is being written to the card.Recording is finished when the greenLED goes off. • Once all the data has been written to the card, the live image reappears. • While the card is processing image data, you cannot operate the...

37 ● When you press the shutter halfway and the green LED flashes… This may suggest that the focusing on the subject is difficult, and/or thesubject is too dark. Should this be the case, please take the following steps. • Check that you are not too close to the subject and then position the auto- fo...

38 Image Display Shooting with the LCD monitor displays the picture and the following otherinformation:• You can set the camera so information is not displayed (p.111). Taking Pictures (Cont’d) q Manual mode When the camera is set to Manual mode,the selected shooting mode is displayed.See pages 74-7...

40 Taking Pictures (Cont’d) Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder - This section describes how to use the camera's viewfinder to take pictures. Using the viewfinder uses less batter y charge than taking pictures usingthe LCD monitor. 1. Open the lens cover and turn the power on. 2. Press the SET/DISP...

41 Shooting with Focus Lock - If the subject you wish to focus on is not in the center of the screen, use the focus lock photography. 1. A l i g n t h e a u t o fo c u s m a r k o n t h e subject, and push the shutter buttonhalf-way. The green LED light will comeon, locking the focus position. • W h...

42 Shooting Movies - You can take a movie with sound. Your camera records an image with a 320 × 240 pixel count. - While you are shooting a movie, the LCD monitor stays on. Even if you press the SET/DISP. button, the LCD monitor will not turn off. Please viewthe LCD monitor while shooting your movie...

43 4. When you press the shutter button, your movie will star t recording. • You need not hold the shutter button down.• When the remaining time runs out, the camera stops recording automatically. Ifyo u w i s h t o s t o p w h i l e t h e c a m e ra i srecording, simply press the shutter buttonagai...

44 Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode - You can set the flash mode and macro that best suits the subject.- Once a mode is set, you can shoot continuously. It is recommended that the mode should be returned t o AUTO mode (no display) after shooting. - Also, when you turn the camera OFF, the macro-mode yo...

45 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 icon will be displayed on the LCD monitor. - The flash will operate automatically when it is dark. When the flash will be used for a shot, the icon appears on the...

46 Selecting the Flash/Macro Mode (Cont’d) Off (Flash Override) - Use this mode for places (such as museum) where flash is prohibited, or when taking a picture of a night view, or taking a picture using indoor lighting. - The flash will not come on even when it is dark. • Use a tripod to prevent sha...

47 Playback Playing Back Pre-recorded Images - You can play back pre-recorded images on the LCD monitor.- When you play back images, it doesn’t matter whether the camera’s power is OFF or ON. - Just in case batter y power runs low, have a spare charged battery pack (sold separately, NP-600) on hand....

48 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.111). Playback (Cont’d) q t e r i w o q File Number 1) T h e f i l e a n d d i r e c t o r y nu m b e r s recorded in the card are ...

49 Playback (Cont’d) u After Recording i s d i s p l aye d i n s t i l l i m a g e s w i t h sound. i Image Size 1) Image size is displayed.2) is displayed in movie images. 3) For images with voice memos, the icon is displayed. o Recording Media Display The type of media in use is displayed. • The S...

50 Playback (Cont’d) Playing Back Movies - Use the procedure below to play back movies you have shot (p.42). 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use 왗 or 왘 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....

51 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 (p.101) cannot be erased unless the protection is removed. Erasing the Playback Image...

52 ● If you chose “SELECT” Erasing the Playback Image (Cont’d) 2 1 3 1. If you selected “SELECT” on p.51-2 a n d t h e n p r e s s e d t h e S E T / D I S P.button, an 8-frame image is displayed.Using 왗 , 왘 , 왖 , or 왔 , move the red frame to an image you wish to eraseand press the SET/DISP. button. ...

54 Using the Shooting Menu Advanced Operations and Shooting Using the Auto Mode Menu - This section explains the menu options that are available in Auto mode.- Unless otherwise stated, the settings for these menu options are retained until you change them, regardless of whether the power is turned o...

55 4 3 5 3. Use the 왗 or 왘 buttons to select the option you want to set. 4. Use the 왖 or 왔 buttons to select the desired mode from the menu. 5. P r e s s t h e S E T / D I S P. b u t t o n t o complete the setting and return thecamera to shooting mode (live imagedisplayed).The selected mode icon app...

56 Changing the color effects - This feature allows you to change the color effects in your photos.- This option is also available in the mode menu for Manual (p.74). Using the Auto mode menu (cont ’ d) 1. Select the Color menu option. • The current setting is displayed. “Standard color” is displaye...

57 1 Continuous Shooting - In this mode, the camera takes pictures continuously for as long as the shutter button is held down. This mode is ideal for taking consecutive picturesof moving subjects. - This option is also available in the mode menus for Scene Select (p.62) and Manual (p.74). 1. Select...

58 Using the Auto mode menu (cont ’ d) Selecting the Image Size - You can choose from 3 image sizes depending on the sort of picture you want to take. - 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 remainingphotos ...

60 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 tofirst. - This option is also available in the mode menus for Scene Select (p.62), Movie/Voice (p.66) and Manual (p.74). 1. S e l e c ...

62 Using the Scene Select Mode Menu Using the Scene Select Mode Menu - This section explains the menu options that are available in Scene Select mode. - Unless otherwise stated, the settings for these menu options are retained until you change them, regardless of whether the power is turned off. ● A...

63 Using the Scene Select Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) 3. As described on p.55, use the 왗 or 왘 buttons to select the option you want to set. 4. Use the 왖 or 왔 buttons to select the desired mode from the menu. 5. Press the SET/DISP. button to complete the setting and return the camera to shooting mode (live ...

64 Using the Scene Select Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Selecting the right mode for your shot - You can select the best mode for the scene you are shooting.- In dark locations, you should use a tripod to prevent camera shake. 1. Select the Scene Mode setting menu option. • The current setting is displayed. ...

66 Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu - This section explains the menu options that are available in Movie/Voice mode. - Unless otherwise stated, the settings for these menu options are retained until you change them, regardless of whether the power is turnned off. ● Available menu options - Movie (def...

68 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-writethem. 1. Select “ADD REC” and press the SET/ DISP. button. 2. P r e v i o u s l y r e c o r d e d p h o t o s a r e displayed. By p...

69 ● Erasing recorded voice comments 1. After playing back the images, select the image from which you want todelete the sound and press the Delete button. • Photos with voice comments have a displayed on them. 2. If you wish to erase only the voice comments, select “VOICE”, and if toerase all the v...

70 Making Voice Memos - This feature allows you to record just sound.- Take care not to cover the microphone on the front of the camera. 1. Select “VOICE” and press the SET/ DISP. button.. 2. Screen 2 will appear and the camera enters in the voice recording mode.Press the shutter button and recordin...

71 Using the Movie/Voice Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Adjusting Exposure Compensation - If you wish to brighten or dar ken an entire image, use the exposure adjustment function. - The exposure can be corrected ±2.0 EV in adjustment steps of 1/3 EV.- The compensation value is displayed on the monitor.- This ...

72 Adjusting White Balance - The color tones in images vary depending on the type of light source used. While the AUTO setting can be used for most shots, you should changethe setting when you want to take shots with the white balance setspecifically for the ambient conditions and light source. - Th...

74 Using the Manual Mode Menu - This section explains the menu options that are available in Manual mode.- Unless otherwise stated, the settings for these menu options are retained until you change them, regardless of whether the power is turned off. ● Available menu options - Shooting modes 1) Prog...

75 2 1. Select “MANUAL” and press the SET/ DISP. button. 2. Pressing the MENU button displays the available menu option icons. 3. As described on p.55, use the 왗 or 왘 buttons to select the option you want to set. 4. Use the 왖 or 왔 buttons to select the desired mode from the menu. 5. Press the SET/DI...

76 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Taking Pictures in Program Mode - This is the camera's default photography mode.- In this mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture setting according to the brightness of the subject. 1. Select “PROGRAM”. • The current setting is disp...

77 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Taking pictures with AF (focus) lock If you press 왗 while activating focus lock (pressing the shutter button half- way on page 41), the focus setting locks and the icon appears on the LCD monitor. The setting becomes effective even after you take a shot. * To...

78 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Taking Pictures in Aperture Mode - In this mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed after you select the aper ture setting. - Focus value differs with zoom magnifications and can be switched to 2 levels according to magnification. 2 1 1. Select “...

79 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Taking photographs in manual exposure mode - Shutter speed and focus value can be set according to conditions and purpose. - Shutter speed can be set between 15 and 1/1000 seconds. Focus value differs with zoom magnifications and can be switched to 2 levels a...

80 Taking photographs in manual exposure mode (Cont’d) - Focus value and shutter speed will be displayed on the LCD monitor all the time when setting up manual exposure mode.Exposure value (exposure difference to brightness) will be displayed byhalf depressing shutter button. (Displays in 1/3EV step...

81 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Using the Auto Bracket Function - In this mode, the camera automatically shoots 3 frames with staggered exposure or focus settings (3-frame continuous shooting). 1 1. Select the Bracket setting menu option. • The current setting is displayed. “SINGLE SHUTTER”...

82 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Changing the Sensitivity (ISO) - Sensitivity can be switched over. 1. Select the ISO setting menu option. • The current setting is displayed. “ISO AUTO” is displayed as the defaultsetting. 2. Use the or buttons to select the desired sensitivity setting. P r e...

83 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Setting the Custom Function - Setting the Custom function allows you to use the menu selections and settings on pages 84-88.However, because the menu option default setting is “OFF”, you first haveto cancel the “OFF” setting for CUSTOM in the Setup menu. (p.1...

84 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Adjusting the Flash Brightness - Flash intensity can be adjusted. 1. Select the Flash setting menu option. • The current setting is displayed. "FLASH ±0.0" is displayed as the defaultsetting. 2. Use the and buttons to select the desired setting. P r e...

85 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Adjusting the Saturation - Color clearness of images can be adjusted. 1 1. Select the Saturation setting menu option. • The current setting is displayed. “SATURATION ±0” is displayed as thedefault setting. 2. Use the and buttons to select the desired setting....

86 1 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Adjusting the Sharpness - Sharpness of images (sharpness of outline) can be adjusted. 1. Select the Shar pness setting menu option. • The current setting is displayed. “SHARPNESS ±0” is displayed as thedefault setting. 2. Use the or buttons to select the de...

87 1 Using the Manual Mode Menu ( Cont’d ) Adjusting the Color - Color of images can be adjusted. (Specified color can be emphasized.) 1. Select the Color setting menu option (red, green or blue). • The current setting is displayed. “±0” is displayed as the default setting forall 3 colors. 2. Use th...

88 Changing slow shutter speed - Slow shutter speed can be changed according to the flash mode.- Shutter speed will become slow when taking photographs in dark places, so please use a tripod to prevent movement during exposure. 1. To change the slow shutter speed when t h e f l a s h m o d e i s s e...

89 Playback Advanced Playback 2 1 3 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 eraseunwanted images. 1. Press the Play button to play back the images and th...

90 Playback (Cont’d) Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom) - You can play back your images as enlargements. 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use or to select the image you wish to see.Then use the TELE zoom button tozoom in; every time you press the TELEbutton, the image is enlarged fur ther...

91 Playback (Cont’d) Playing Back Voice Memos - Play back the contents of your voice memos (p. 70). 1. After pressing the PLAY button, use or to select a voice memo image. • The voice memo time is displayed in the upper right of the screen. 2. Press the shutter button and the voice memo is played ba...

92 Using the PLAY Menu Using the PLAY Menu - You can use the PLAY menu to copy and protect your images and to specify DPOF print settings. It does not matter whether the camera’s power is OFFor ON. ● Available menu options - Copy & Move : Allows you to copy or move images to other media. (p.94)-...

93 3. Use the or buttons to select a mode from the menu and then pressthe SET/DISP. button to specify themode settings. • T h e i c o n fo r t h e s e l e c t e d m o d e i s highlighted. 4. W h e n yo u h ave c o m p l e t e d a l l t h e settings, use the button to select “OK” and press the SET/DI...

94 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Copying and Moving Images - You can use the procedure described below to copy or move still images or movies you have shot to another media. - For protected images, you must cancel their protection before you can move them. 1. Select “COPY & MOVE”. 2. Use the 왖 or...

95 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. After selecting the COPY/MOVE mode, use the SET/DISP. button to select“COPY” or “MOVE”. 5. When you have completed all your selections, use the button to select “OK” and then press the SET/DISP.button. • Pressing the MENU button or pressing the SET/DISP. button on ...

96 7. I m a g e s s e l e c t e d a t S t e p 6 a r e surrounded by a yellow frame.To select other images, repeat theselection procedure. (Return to Step 6) W h e n yo u h ave f i n i s h e d s e l e c t i n gimages, use , , , or to select “END”, and then press the SET/DISP.button. 8. A confir matio...

98 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4 3 5 3. After selecting the unit mode, use the SET/DISP. button to select “SELECT”if you want to print (or deselect) oneframe or multiple frames. To print all theframes, select “ALL ON”. To cancel allthe print settings, select “ALL OFF”. 4. After selecting the date m...

100 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 9. If you selected “ALL ON”: Use the or button or the zoom buttons (T or W) to specify the numberof prints and then press the SET/DISP.button. 10.The confirmation screen is displayed. I f y o u s e l e c t e d “ A L L O N ” o r“SELECT”: Use the or button to select “Y...

101 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images - You can protect your impor tant still and moving images from being erased. (You can select some or all images to be protected). You can also cancelthe protection. - If you format a card (p.108), even protected ...

102 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. When you have completed all your selections, use the button to select “OK” and then press the SET/DISP.button. • Pressing the MENU button or pressing the SET/DISP. button on the icon position justabove “OK” discards the settings andreturns to the screen in step 1....

103 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 7. A confirmation screen appears. Select “YES” with or and press the SET/DISP. button. • If you select “NO” with or and press the SET/DISP. button, your settings will beinvalidated and you return to screen 1. 8. T h e “ N ow P R O T E C T … ” ( o r “ N ow PROTECT OFF...

105 Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d) 4. Use the or button to select “YES” and press the SET/DISP. button torecord the resized image as a newimage file. • To cancel image resizing, select “NO” and press the SET/DISP. button. • If there is not enough memory to save the image, an error message “MEMORY FULL...

106 Using the Set-up Menu Camera Settings Using the Set-up Menu - 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. - You ca...

108 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.101).- Always format cards inside the camera. If a card is formatted by a computer it may not perform normally. Using the ...

110 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Specifying the LCD Monitor Settings - Use the procedure below to specify the settings for the LCD monitor. 1. Select “MONITOR”. 2. Use the or button to select the mode.Then use the SET/DISP. button to turneach mode ON or OFF. 3. When you have completed the settings...

111 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Setting QUICK VIEW - Set this mode to “QUICK VIEW ON” to display images on the LCD monitor immediately after they are photographed so that you can check images asand where you shoot them. - The default setting is “QUICK VIEW OFF”.- See p.90 for more detailed inform...

112 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Adjusting the Brightness and color of the LCD Monitor 1. Select “MONITOR COLOR” and press the SET/DISP. button to display themonitor adjustment screen. 2. Select the mode (brightness or color) you want to adjust by moving the cursor within the selecting mode using ...

113 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Specifying the Shooting mode settings - Use the procedure below to specify the settings for Shooting mode. 1. Select “REC. SET”. 2. Use the or button to select the mode.Then use the SET/DISP. button to turneach mode ON or OFF. 3. When you have completed the setting...

114 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Taking pictures using red-eye reduction - By selecting “RED EYE REDUCTION ON”, you can minimize the “red-eye effect” that causes people's eyes to glow red when flash photography isused. (The default setting is OFF.) - When you press the shutter button, the pre-flas...

115 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Resetting the file number - The setting method of file numbers can be changed. * NUMBER RESET OFF (default setting) Consecutive file numbers are assigned as shown below. (The file numbers arecontinued if a new card is inser ted.)XXXX1.jpg, XXXX2.jpg, XXXX3.jpg… * N...

116 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Changing the focus metering (AF) Mode - The system of focus metering can be changed. * exo-AF sensor ON (default setting) This is the normal setting.This mode uses both external AF and image-plane AF using a CCD to set the focus.This mode uses the optimum AF on the...

117 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Changing the sound settings - Use this procedure to switch the camera's warning tones, effects sounds and the shutter sound on and off. - The default is “ON” (emit sound) for all the sounds. 1. Select “SOUND”. 2. Use the or button to select the mode.Then use the SE...

118 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Specifying the basic camera set up - You can use this procedure to specify basic camera settings such as the date and time and the custom settings. 1. Select “BASIC SET UP”. 2. Use the or button to select the mode.Then use the SET/DISP. button to turneach mode ON o...

119 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) 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. Select “DATE SET”, press the SET/DISP.button and the date and time settingsscreen appe...

120 Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d) Specifying custom settings - You can use this feature to disable individual settings for the modes in the Manual Mode menu (p.74). - You can also use this procedure to enable the Custom settings (p.83).- If OFF is selected in this setting, only the default modes ar...

121 Operating Environments - Images recorded with the camera can be transferred to a PC using the USB cable supplied. 1. Windows OS: 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 re...

122 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. Connecting to your PC (Cont’d) 1. Turn on the power supply to your PC, and start up the Windows or Mac OS. 2. Wh...

123 Installing USB Driver Software - Installing from attached CD-ROM.- 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 conser ve the battery, using the AC adapter (sold...

125 Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d) Downloading (transferring) Images - To conser ve the battery, using the AC adapter (sold separately, model no.: AC-9) is recommended. - If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE, first install the “USB device driver software” (attached CD-ROM...

126 Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d) Notes • You can only connect the camera to the computer if there is a card containing recorded image files inserted in the camera. • When 2 memory cards are inserted in the camera, the Memory Priority will be displayed (p.27, p.60). • Image fil...

127 Installing software and downloading images (Cont’d) Using Windows ● Installing the included software (CD-ROM) and KD-420Z User’s Guide 1) Turn on the PC power and star t Windows. 2) Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 3) Check to see that “QuickTime”, “Adobe Acrobat Reader” and “KD-420Z...

128 4) Software checked in 3) will be installed in order. Follow the onscreen guidance to continue the installation.Note: Clicking “Cancel” during the installation process will cancel installation. In this case, perform the installation again.However, do not restar t the PC until all the installatio...

131 Cleaning the camera When cleaning the camera, do not use solvents such as benzene or paintthinner. • Before cleaning, remove the batteries from the camera, or disconnect the power plug of the AC adapter from the wall outlet. • The exterior casing surface consists of paint and printing. Wiping th...

132 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 bystrong static electricity or electrical shock, or during card repair orma...

133 Check this: Page • Battery level too low 21 • Battery inserted incorrectly 21 • AC Adaptor attached incorrectly 24 • Battery level too low 21 • The battery has reached the end of its service life. → Fit a new battery 13,20 • Low ambient temperature 136 • Power supply not on. 28 • SD Memory Card ...

134 Check this: Page • PLAY button not ON 47 • No image data 47 • All image data is erased 51,108 • White balance incorrect 72 • Distance too great, the flash didn’t reach the subject 45 • Not enough light 45,84 • Exposure correction is not adjusted properly 71 • Flash used with subject too close 45...

135 Main Specifications Model : Digital Still Camera with zoom lens Effective picture resolution : 4.0 mega pixels Recording media : SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card, Memory Stick Image recording capacity : 4 mega fine (About 36 frames/SD Memory Card at 64MB)4 mega normal(About 72 frames/SD Memory C...

138 Warranty and After-sales Service For repair, handling and care, first consult the dealer from whom youpurchased the camera. Warranty (separately attached) Before accepting the warranty card, please make sure that the date ofpurchase and dealer of purchase and the dealer's details have beencomple...

140 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-003du Canada