Kyocera L3 - Manual

Introduction 5 Intr oduction Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions ............................................................................45 Using Flash Functions............................................................................ 45 What is red-eye phenomenon? .......

Introduction 7 Intr oduction FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS DIGITAL STILL CAMERA CONTAX Tvs DIGITAL 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 interfer...

Introduction 8 Introduction Handling Precautions <Precautions for Operating the Camera> ● This camera is not designed to be waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or under water. If the camera should inadvertently be exposed to water, it should be taken quickly to a Kyocera/Yashica Service...

Introduction 11 Intr oduction Functions of this Camera DISP. MENU Shooting Playback Connecting to a PC Connect the camera to a PC using the supplied USB cable. Depending on the operating system, you need to install the USB driver. In this case, install the USB driver first, then connect the camera t...

Introduction 12 Introduction System Around the Camera Digital print E-mail Card reader Printer USB cable (supplied) Notebook PC Card adapter Finecam L3 Finecam L4 Memory card (supplied) PC AC adapter (Not included) Photo lab Printer E-mail Digital camera USB DIRECT-PRINT * This function is supported...

Introduction 13 Intr oduction Names of Parts 1 Mode select dial (page 16) 2 Shutter release button (page 19) 3 Speaker 4 POWER button (page 16) 5 Self-timer LED (red) (page 99) 6 Light sensor 7 Viewfinder 8 Connector cover 9 USB connector (page 31) 0 Power supply input socket A Lens/lens cover B Fla...

14 Preparatio n of Camera Preparation of Camera 1 Loading the Memory Card and Inserting the Battery Pack 1 Open the memory card door. Slide the memory card door and open it. 2 Insert the memory card. Make sure the label side is toward the LCD monitor side.Slide in the card until it stops with a secu...

Preparation of Camera 15 Pre p a ratio n of Camera Removing the memory card Push the memory card once so that the card comes out. Then pull out the card. Write Protect Switch (SD Memory Cards only) SD Memory Cards are provided with a write protect switch.When this switch is moved downward, further r...

Preparation of Camera 16 Preparatio n of Camera 2 Turning the Power ON 3 Setting the Date and Time If the camera has been left for a long time without a battery pack, the date and time will be reset. When you replace the battery pack with a new one, make sure that the date and time are correct. Pres...

Preparation of Camera 17 Pre p a ratio n of Camera 3 When the setting is completed, press the e button. Date and time must be set. When a picture is taken, the digital camera saves image data to the memory card with its date and time information. As shooting date and time are saved, it is practical ...

18 Basic Oper ation s Basic Operations (For First-time Digital Camera Users) Shoot images R View images R Erase unwanted images These are the basic operations of a digital camera.Please learn how to use this digital camera by shooting some trial images first. In addition, try to enjoy the special fu...

Basic Operations 19 Basic O p er atio n s 3 Check the exposure and bring the camera into focus. Lightly depress the shutter release button halfway to set exposure and focus. Pressing the shutter release button halfway down (page 20.) When exposure and the focus are properly set:The electronic beep i...

Basic Operations 20 Basic Oper ation s Holding the Camera Steady LED Displays after Shooting When the caution LED and card access LED flash after shooting, the messages to be noted are as follows:For the LED display, see page 99 If the card access LED flashes after shooting, the images are being rec...

Basic Operations 22 Basic Oper ation s Let’s Shoot Movies too 1 Set the Mode to “ m ” movie mode. Set the mode select dial to “ m ”, then press the POWER button to turn on the camera power. 2 Compose your picture and bring it into focus. 1 Compose your picture while watching the LCD monitor. 2 Press...

Basic Operations 23 Basic O p er atio n s Checking the Pictures (Playback of Images) Set the Mode to “ p ” playback mode. Set the mode select dial to “ p ” and turn on the camera power. The image that you have taken is displayed on the LCD monitor. You can check the recorded image by pressing Right ...

Basic Operations 24 Basic Oper ation s Playing Back a Movie Movie Display Display during Movie Playback Checking Image Information You can check information such as aperture value, picture quality and shutter speed used for shooting. Press the display button. ● By pressing Right or Left on the direc...

Basic Operations 25 Basic O p er atio n s Erasing Unwanted Images 1 Set the Mode to “ p ” playback mode and select “ ” erase. 1 Set the mode select dial to “ p ” and turn on the camera power. 2 Press the MENU button. The menu icons for the playback mode are displayed. 3 Press Right on the directiona...

Basic Operations 26 Basic Oper ation s 3 Delete the image. 1 Press Up on the directional keypad to select [EXECUTE]. 2 Press the e button to erase the image. When an image is erased, the next image recorded on the card will be displayed.To erase other images, repeat steps 2 and 3. ● A protected imag...

Basic Operations 27 Basic O p er atio n s When the Memory Card is Full It is necessary to either replace the memory card with a new one or to save images to a PC and erase some of the images currently on the memory card. Use the supplied PC cable to save images to a PC. For details, see page 28.Also...

Basic Operations 28 Basic Oper ation s Connecting to a PC If you connect the camera to a PC, the images shot can be viewed, copied, processed and sent by e-mail.First check your PC environment or operating system. If the operating system you are using is Windows 98/98SE or Mac OS 8.6 If the operatin...

Basic Operations 29 Basic O p er atio n s Installing the USB Driver The USB driver is included in the CD-ROM supplied with the camera. 1 Turn on the PC and start Windows or Mac. 2 Put the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your PC or Mac. For Windows 98 and Windows 98 SE users1 In the [My Comp...

Basic Operations 31 Basic O p er atio n s 3 After the copy completes, restart the computer. When the computer is restarted, the installatio n is completed. Connecting the USB Cable to your PC 1 Use the sup-plied USB cable to con-nect the cam-era to the PC. ● Make sure of the sizes of the USB jacks. ...

Basic Operations 32 Basic Oper ation s PC display after connecting the camera Windows: New [Removable Disk] icon appears in [My Computer] window. ● The alphabetical letter in the parentheses varies with the PC you are using. ● For Windows XP users: The following Window will appear. Macintosh: [Untit...

Basic Operations 33 Basic O p er atio n s Viewing the Images on Your PC The software for viewing the images has already been installed on your PC (to replay the movies, you need to install QuickTime 4.1 or later). For Windows users:1 New [Removal Disk] icon appears by clicking the icon of [My Comput...

Basic Operations 35 Basic O p er atio n s How to disconnect the USB cable To disconnect the USB cable or turning off the power switch of the camera, follow the instructions below. For Windows Me:1 Double-click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar in the lower right corner of the deskt...

Basic Operations 36 Basic Oper ation s For Macintosh: Click and drag the [Untitled Folder] folder on the Desktop to the garbage can. If you confirm that a message ìRemoving safelyî or the like appears, or that the [Untitled folderî does not appear, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the power swi...

Basic Operations 37 Basic O p er atio n s Removing the Driver 1 Turn on the PC and start Windows. 2 Connect the exclusive USB cable to the USB port on the camera and the USB port on your PC. 3 Insert the memory card into the camera and turn on the power. 4 Access the [Device Manager]. 1 Right-click ...

Basic Operations 38 Basic Oper ation s Printing Digital Images with a Dedicated Printer You can print images by inserting the memory card on which images were recorded into the printer or by connecting camera and printer with the USB cable. ● In the above case, you can use only supporting printers. ...

Basic Operations 39 Basic O p er atio n s “Single Print” : You can print the image one by one while checking the images displayed on the LCD monitor. “DPOF Print” : You can print a few images together. ● This instruction manual describes how to use the camera. For use of the printer, refer to the in...

Basic Operations 40 Basic Oper ation s 3 Select the direct print menu. Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select the menu, and then press the execute button. To use [Single Print], select the image you want to print.Use the directional keypad to display the image you want to print. Select...

41 Sh oo ti n g Te chniq u e Shooting Technique When you have learned in the section Basic Operation how to take a picture learn how to use this camera more effectively with the following techniques. Shooting Images Using Focus Lock Focus lock is a useful function when the subject you wish to bring ...

Shooting Technique 42 Shoo ting Te chn ique Subjects that are Hard to Bring Into Focus The following types of subjects are hard to bring into focus.Use the focus lock function to first focus on another subject at the same distance, then shoot the desired subject. ● Low contrast subjects ● Objects th...

Shooting Technique 43 Sh oo ti n g Te chniq u e Saving Power by Shooting Images Using theViewfinder It is recommended to turn off the LCD monitor and shoot images using the viewfinder when you wish to save battery power. Pressing the “DISPLAY” button twice turns off the LCD monitor. Shoot the image ...

Shooting Technique 44 Shoo ting Te chn ique How to Use the Display Button When setting functions in s or m mode, icons representing other than default settings are displayed on the LCD monitor. Although this is convenient for checking current settings, it may be difficult to use during shooting. Pre...

45 s / m Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions This camera is equipped with many functions for shooting.Use these functions to shoot images in accordance with surrounding conditions. s Using Flash Functions This camera is equipped with an automatic flash function that judges the...

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 47 s / m Using Flash Functions (continued) What is red-eye phenomenon? Red-eye is a phenomenon where the pupils appear red due to reflection (retina reflection) of light entering the eye. Operation — setting to [ ] ● This mode will be return...

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 48 s / m s m [ ] Macro and Landscape Photography Use the macro mode when taking pictures of small subjects such as flowers or coins from a close distance. You can take pictures from a distance as close as about 20 cm (from the surface of the...

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 51 s / m s or m [ ] Selecting Image Dimensions (Pixels) The pixels are measured as the number of dots that make up an image. Although picture quality increases with more dots, the size of the corresponding image files increases, thus reducin...

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 53 s / m Recording Capacity Based on Image Dimensions (Pixels) and Quality * 1 F (fine) or N (normal) * 2 File size differs depending on the subject conditions. Capacities are only given as general references. * 3 When using 16 MB Memory Car...

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 54 s / m s m [ ] Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used when you want to adjust brightness. Compensation up to 2.0EV is possible in steps of 0.3EV in both the “+” and “–” directions. Operation — setting to [+0.3] 1 Turn on the p...

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 58 s / m [ s M][SHARPNESS] — Sharpening the Outline Use this mode to enhance or soften the outline of the subject. Operation — setting to [+2] 1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “ s ”. 2 Press the MENU button to display the ...

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 59 s / m [ s M]/[ m M][WB PRESET] — Setting White Balance Manually Use this mode if there are multiple light sources or you want to set white absolutely. Operation Prepare an object such as a piece of white paper for setting the standard for...

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 61 s / m [ s M]/[ m M][FOCUSING] — Selecting the Focus Mode This function allows you to select the focus mode. You can select automatic focus modes [WIDE AF*] or [SPOT AF*] and manual focus mode [MF]. * AF: Auto focus Operation — setting to ...

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 64 s / m [ s M][ISO] — Changing ISO Sensitivity to Shoot Subjects [ISO] refers to sensitivity to light equivalent to the ISO sensitivity of film. The settings include [AUTO], [80], [160] and [320]. Sensitivity to light increases to allow sho...

Using the Camera “ s ” Mode and Movie “ m ” Mode Functions 65 s / m [ s M][METERING] — Selecting the Area to be Exposed In this mode, it is possible to select the area to be exposed. Three settings are available: [EVALUATION], [CENTER] and [SPOT AREA]. Use these settings depending on the subject. Op...

67 p Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions Playback Mode is used to check images that have been shot.Playback Mode also includes functions for rotating images by 90°. [MULTI] Multiple Image Playback With multiple image display, it is possible to display six thumbnail images on the LCD monitor. Viewing...

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 68 p Multiple Image Display and Operations Lock mark: Appears when the image is protected. DPOF icon:Appears when the print setting is made for an image. To the previous image (in reverse order) Movie icon Cursor To the next image (in forward order) ● Press Left o...

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 69 p Erasing an Image on the Multiple Image Display. Returning to the normal playback (single image display) 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu icons. 2 Press Left or Right on the directional keypad to select [ERASE], then press the e button. 3 Use the di...

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 70 p [PROTECT] Protecting Images from being Erased Important images can be protected against accidental erasure. ● You cannot use this operation while the SD memory card is write-protected. For write protect, see page 15. To protect images 1 Turn on the power and ...

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 71 p 6 Press the MENU button to finish the operation. [ERASE ALL] Erasing All Images You can erase all images recorded in the memory card. ● Use caution when erasing an image. You cannot restore the erased image. ● The protected images cannot be erased. (page 70) ...

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 72 p [RESIZE] Resizing and Trimming Images You can change (resize) image dimensions and clip (trim) images. Since an image that has been resized or trimmed is saved as a new image, it is possible to keep the original image. ● You cannot use this operation while th...

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 73 p 9 Press the MENU button to finish the operation. Confirming and Deleting the Resized Image Resized images cannot be displayed in normal playback mode. To display the resized images, follow the procedure below. Before proceeding, perform steps 1 to 3 of “To Re...

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 74 p [ROTATE] Rotating Images Images can be rotated 90° to either right or left. ● You cannot use this operation while the SD memory card is write-protected. For write protect, see page 15. To Rotate the Image to [ ] 1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dia...

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 75 p [AUTO PLAY] Automatic Playback This function plays back images automatically at set intervals. Operation 1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “ p ”. 7 Press the e button to stop automatic playback. ● Pressing MENU button also stops automatic pl...

Using Playback “ p ” Mode Functions 78 p Setting an Index Print You can print an index of images recorded in the memory card. Before proceeding, perform steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the DPOF”. Resetting all print settings Before proceeding, perform steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the DPOF”. 4 Press Up or Down ...

80 SET UP Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions Functions such as setting the date and formatting the memory card are only performed infrequently, but they are convenient and important functions. Such functions are included in “SET UP” mode. [BRIGHT CNTRL] Setting Brightness of the LCDMonitor This fun...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 81 SET UP [INSERT DATE] Setting to Write the Date in theImage Use this function if you want the date to be written in the image. Once the function is set to [WITH DATE], the date is written in images when shooting. ● Once the date is written on an image, you canno...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 82 SET UP [FORMAT] Formatting the Memory Card Use this function before using a new memory card or when erasing all data including images. Operation to format a memory card. [POWER SAVE] Saving Power by Turning Power OffAutomatically This camera is equipped with an...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 84 SET UP [MODE LOCK] Preserving the Mode Settings This function preserves the camera mode functions set in the “ s ”, “ m ” or "SET UP" mode when the power is turned OFF. (page 99) Operation — setting to [ON] 1 Turn on the power and set the mode select di...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 85 SET UP [CUSTOM SET.] Setting a function to the (+) and (–) button. You can set the functions for handling any of the [LCD BRIGHT], [EX COMP] or [W BALANCE] to the + and – buttons. By pressing these buttons on [Multiple Image Display] in camera modes “ s ” or in...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 86 SET UP You can use this function in camera modes or in movie modes. Operation Turn on the power first and set the [CUSTOM SET.] in Setup modes to [LCD BRIGHT]. 1 Set the mode select dial to “ s ” or “ m ”. 2 Press the (+) and (–) buttons to set the brightness o...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 87 SET UP 2 Select the exposure compensation value by pressing the (+) or (–) button. By pressing the (+) button, you can increase the exposure to +2.0 in +0.3 (EV) increments.By pressing the (–) button, you can decrease the exposure to –2.0 in –0.3 (EV) increment...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 88 SET UP Operation Turn on the power first and set the [CUSTOM SET.] in Setup modes to [W BALANCE]. 1 Set the mode select dial to “ s ” or “ m ”. 2 Select the white balance type by pressing the (+) or (–) button. When pressing the (+) buttonWhen pressing the (–) ...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 89 SET UP [START SCREEN] Selecting the Startup Screen There are three types of startup screen. Operation Operation — Setting an image as startup screen 1 Select the center image in step 3 of [Operation], then press Down on the directional keypad. ● As the image se...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 90 SET UP [REC REVIEW] Reviewing the Image Just afterShooting You can display the image for a few seconds immediately after shooting. Operation — setting to [OFF] 1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SET UP”. [LANGUAGE] Selecting the Display Langua...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 91 SET UP [FILE NO.] Resetting the File Number to 0001 The images are stored as files with consecutive numbers in the order images have been shot. These files are stored in the “100KCBOX” folder. If the consecutive file number is reset, a new folder is created on ...

Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions 92 SET UP [MODE RESET] Restoring Default Settings ofFunctions Use this mode when restoring modes and menus to default settings. Operation — Restoring the default settings 1 Turn on the power and set the mode select dial to “SET UP”. 2 Press Up or Down on the direc...

93 Ap pe nd ix Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Remedy LCD doesn’t appear. Battery power is depleted or the battery pack is not inserted. Replace the battery pack with a new one. The auto-off function has operated to turn power off. (page 82) Press the POWER button again to turn power ON. Sett...

Appendix 94 Appen dix Symptom Cause Remedy The camera feels hot. Large power consumption occurs during use of the LCD monitor;the camera may feel warm when the LCD monitor is used for a long period of time. This in itself is not a malfunction, but the camera should be allowed to cool down before con...

Appendix 95 Ap pe nd ix Messages and Remedies Message Cause Remedy “MEMORY CARD FULL” The memory card has insufficient free memory available. Insert a new memory card, or erase unneeded images on the current card.Or, change the setting of image size or quality. “NO CARD” No memory card is loaded. In...

Appendix 96 Appen dix List of Menus and Icons Displayed on the LCDMonitor Display when the Camera “ s ” or Movie “ m ” mode is selected Display when the MENU button is pressed ● Menu icons are displayed. 2048 Camera mode Movie mode 1 Flash mode (page 45) 2 White balance mode/color mode (page 55/page...

Appendix 97 Ap pe nd ix Display when [SET DETAILS] in Camera “ s ” or Movie “ m ” mode is selected Menus appear. Display when Playback “ p ” mode is selected Display when the MENU button is pressed COLORSTANDARD STANDARDSETPROGRAM COLOR MODECHROMASHARPNESS WB PRESET AE MODE SETTINGS (1/2) COLOR SETS...

Appendix 98 Appen dix Display when “SET UP” mode is selected The setup menu is displayed. SET UP(1/3) BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD DATE INSERT DATE FORMATPOWER SAVE 2003.01.01 NO DATE EXECUTE 3MIN. SET UP(2/3) MODE LOCK ON BEEPCUSTOM SET.COLOR SELECTSTART SCREEN OFF LCD BRIGHTYELLOWSET REC REVIEW 2SEC LANG...

Appendix 99 Ap pe nd ix LED Indication and Camera Status There are 5 LEDs on the camera.Each LED indicates the status of the camera depending on how it lights or flashes. Front illumination (Blue / Red) Self-timer LED (Red) Each LED lights after the power of the camera is turned on, after a mode is ...

Appendix 102 Appen dix Optional Accessories AC Adapter AC-74L You don't have to pay attention to the battery capacity if you use this adapter to do a long playback or connect a PC. Connecting AC Adapter AC-74L <AC Adapter Handling Precautions> ● Prolonged use may cause the AC adapter to feel w...

Appendix 104 Appen dix Specifications L4: Finecam L4L3: Finecam L3 Type: Digital still camera with record, playback, and erase modes. Recording media: SD Memory Card, Multi Media Card (MMC) Recording Capacity (Guideline) and Image Dimensions in Pixels (when using 16 MB SD Memory Card, all pictures t...