Konica-minolta Konica Digital Revio KD-400Z User Manual

Digital Still CameraThank you for your purchase. For the correct usage of this product,please read this User’s Manual and warranty card carefully andk

10Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) CautionRemove the batteries when the camera will not be usedfor an extended period.Do not use force when opera

100Downloading (transferring) Images- To conserve the battery, using the AC adapter (sold separately, model no.:DR-AC4) is recommended.- If you are us

101Connecting to your PC (Cont’d) Notes• The camera cannot be connected to your PC if no image data is recordedon the built-in memory of the camera, o

102Installing USB Driver Software- Install the software only if you are using Windows 98 or Windows 98SE. Ifyou are using another OS, you do not need

1036) Click “Specify a location:” and input “D:\”.Click “Next”.• Here, the CD-ROM drive is assumedto be drive D.Use a different letter if appropriate.

104Using WindowsInstalling the included software (CD-ROM) and KD-400Z User’s Guide1) Turn on the PC power and start Windows.2) Set the included CD-ROM

1055) Check to see that “QuickTime”, “Adobe Acrobat Reader” and “KD-400ZUser’s Guide” in the “KONICA KD-400Z setup menu” are checked andclick “OK”.• B

106Using MacintoshInstalling the Adobe Acrobat ReaderQuickTime installation is not necessary.• Be sure to install if Adobe Acrobat Reader is not alrea

107Using the dedicated AC adapter kit (Model No.: DR-AC4)- Please do not use the AC adapter where the voltage is outside the displayedpower supply vol

108Cleaning the cameraWhen cleaning the camera, do not use solvents such as benzene or paintthinner.• Before cleaning, remove the batteries from the c

109About 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 t

11Checking the Packing ContentsThe following accessories should be packed with your new camera;please make sure all are enclosed after opening the pac

110Check this: Page• Battery level too low 19• Battery inserted incorrectly 19• AC Adaptor attached incorrectly 22• Battery level too low 19• Low ambi

111Check this: Page• PLAY button not ON 62• No image data 62• All image data is erased68,74,90• White balance incorrect 53• Distance too great, the fl

112Main SpecificationsModel :Digital Still Camera with zoom lensEffective picture resolution :4.0 mega pixelsRecording media :Internal recording media

113Main Specifications (Cont’d)Shooting modes :Single shooting/ red eye reduction/ forced flash/ portraitnight view/ no flash/ macro-photo/ distant vi

114Warranty and After-sales ServiceFor repair, handling and care, first consult the dealer from whom youpurchased the camera.Warranty (separately atta

115FCC Compliance Statement:Declaration of ConformityResponsible party: KONICA PHOTO IMAGINGAddress: 725 Darlington Avenue Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A.Tel

116CANADA ONLYIndustry Canada’s Compliance Statement:This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la class

12Necessary Accessories (Cont’d)Compatible Recording MediaThis camera comes with approximately 2 MB of memory installed, butif you would like to use a

13Necessary Accessories (Cont’d)Important• In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data maybe lost. Konica can not accept responsib

14Names of PartsCamera BodyMicrophoneShutter ButtonLightSensorStrap HolderUSB TerminalSelf-timer LEDFlashViewfinderWindowLens Cover (MainSwitch)Lens

15Delete Button (→ P.16)Display Button (→ P.16)Play Button(→ P.16)LCD MonitorBattery Sub-capBattery/Card CoverMenu/Set Button (→ P.16)4-way Button(

16Names of Parts (Cont’d)Operation Buttonsq Play Button ( )Use this button for playing back images, or setting up the play menu.This button can be use

17Attaching the StrapWarning: When using the camera with thestrap attached, take care so that itdoes not wrap around the neck. Onno account hang the c

18Charging the (supplied) Battery Pack- Charge the battery pack before you use it for the first time and when theLCD monitor indicates, “NO MORE POWER

19Installing the (supplied) Battery Pack- Before installing or changing battery packs, make sure the power is OFF(p.23), check that the LCD monitor is

2Getting StartedPlease be sure to read this manual before use.• Test shootingBe sure to take some test shots before taking important pictures(such as

20Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)Battery life guide (reference)Number of PicturesContinuousWith LCD Monitor On With LCD Monitor OffPlayback TimeAb

21Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)Please co-operate in recycling the lithium battery.• This product uses a lithium battery.• This battery is recycl

22Preparing the Power Supply (Cont’d)Connecting the AC Adapter (sold separately)- If you do not want to worry about battery consumption, we recommend

231. Gently slide the lens cover (main switch) inthe direction indicated by the arrow until itstops.2. Once the lens extends to the shootingposition (

24Setting the Menu Language/Date and Time- The first time that you use your camera, a screen will automatically appearand prompt you to set the time,

254. (1) Once the “YEAR” has been adjusted,press  to move to the “MONTH” settingmode.(2) Use  or  to adjust the month in thesame way as Step 3 on p

26Inserting/Removing Cards- About 2 MB of memory are built into this camera as recording media forimage data, and other information, such as date and

27Card RemovalInserting/Removing Cards (Cont’d)1. Open the battery/card cover.2. If you gently push in on the card, the lockwill release and the card

28Basic OperationHolding Your Camera- Hold the camera securely with both handsand your elbows against your body for a stableposition.- To take a verti

29Viewfinder LED IndicatorsWhen the LED Indicators light, they mean the following:• Green LED:(On) Camera ready to shoot (Flash does not fires)(Flashi

3Important Safety Precautions ... 6PreparationNecessary Accessories ...

30Taking Pictures (Cont’d)Taking Pictures using the Viewfinder1. Opening the lens cover turns ON the power.When the power comes ON, the LCD monitorwil

314. Take a picture by pressing the shutter buttonfurther. When it makes a sound, the shothas been taken, and the image will berecorded on the card (o

32When 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 to

33Taking Pictures (Cont’d)Shooting with Focus Lock- If the subject you wish to focus on is not in the center of the screen, use thefocus lock mode.1.

34Taking Pictures (Cont’d)Taking Pictures using the LCD Monitor- You can take a picture while looking at the LCD monitor as through theviewfinder.- Us

35Image DisplayShooting with the LCD monitor displays the picture and the following otherinformation:• You can set the camera so information is not di

36About Auto Power Off FunctionIf you do not operate for a certain period of time with the camera power onand the lens cover open, the auto power off

37- Selecting different shooting modes enables you to create the best shootingcondition for your subject.- Once a mode is set (apart from the self-tim

38Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d)Switching the Flash ModeAUTO (Auto Flash)- This is the normal mode. When the camera is turned ON, it is set at A

39Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d) Fill-In- Use this mode when a shadow falls on the subject’s face due to shade orartificial lighting, or when ta

4Contents (Cont’d)Selecting the Image Size ... 42Shooting Movies ...

40Selecting the Shooting Mode (Cont’d)Shooting Close Up/Long Range Macro-photo Mode- Use this mode when you want to be close to the subject.- If the d

41Using the REC MenuAdvanced Shooting- By using the REC menu, you can take pictures with your desired settings.You can set the camera using the “REC (

42Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Selecting the Image Size- You can select from among three image sizes.- All on the same card, you can choose a different

43Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Image size and pixel count (width) × (height)1) 2304 × 1704 pixels (approximately 3,920,000 pixels)This is the highest qu

44Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Shooting Movies- Set your camera to this mode to shoot movies.- You can take a movie with sound for approximately 15 seco

45Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)4. When you press the shutter button, yourmovie will start recording. You can recordfor about 15 seconds.• You need not h

46Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor- You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor to suit your shootinglocati

47Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Selecting the Set-up Menu- By setting each item on the set-up menu to your preferences, you cancustomize your camera to s

48Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Setting with the REC (DETAILS) Menu- If you set your camera to REC (DETAILS) menu mode in advance, you canmake most of th

49Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Returning to Default Settings- You can easily change all the settings you made in the REC menu back totheir initial setti

5Contents (Cont’d)Using the After Recording Function ... 88Selecting the Set-up Menu...

50Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Selecting a Combination of Image Sizes and Compression Ratios- You can select a combination of three image sizes and two

51Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Selecting the Compression RatioUse  or  to select the desiredcompression ratio, then press either  orthe MENU/SET but

52Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Adjusting Exposure Compensation- If you wish to brighten or darken an entire image, use the exposureadjustment function.-

53Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Adjusting White Balance- The colour tone of your photos will change according to the kind of lightsource. While the AUTO

54Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Using the Digital Zoom- Digital zoom can double the largest zoom ratio achieved by the optical zoom.- When using the digi

55Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Changing Auto-Exposure (AE) Modes- Your camera uses center-weighted metering as the default, but it can bechanged to spot

56Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Changing to the Slow Shutter Speed Mode- The normal (default setting) shutter speed ranges between 1/8th to 1/2000thof a

57Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Making Voice Memos- The longest voice only memo you can record at one time is approximately15 seconds.- Take care not to

58Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Using After Recording- You can add voice comments (After Recording) to photos you have alreadytaken. You can also erase p

59Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Erasing recorded voice comments1. When you are on screen 2 on page 58,select the picture with the recording youwish to er

6!Important Safety PrecautionsThis product has been designed with safety in mind; however, pleaseread the following display marks, warnings and cautio

60Using the REC Menu (Cont’d)Taking Sepia Tone Photos- You can take sepia tone photos.1. Select “SEPIA” and press .2. Use  or  to select “ON”, then

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62Basic Playback/Erasing PlaybackPlaying Back Pre-recorded Images- You can play back pre-recorded images on the LCD monitor.- When you play back image

63The Playback Image DisplayIn addition to the images you’ve taken, the following information is displayed.• You can set the camera so information is

64Playback (Cont’d)Playing Back Movies1. After pressing the PLAY button, use  or to select the movie you wish to see.• is displayed on the movie im

65Playing Back Voice Memos- Play back the contents of your voice memos (p. 57).Playback (Cont’d)1. After pressing the PLAY button, use  or to select

66Playing Back Enlarged Images (Digital Zoom)- You can play back your images as enlargements.Playback (Cont’d)1. After pressing the PLAY button, use 

67Using the Quick-view Function- If you pre-set the camera to the Quick-view mode (p. 91), you can reviewpictures on the LCD monitor right after you’v

68- You can erase playback images (one frame or all).- You cannot erase protected images.- Once an image is erased, it cannot be restored.Erasing the

69- By using the PLAY menu, you can play back images, erase unwantedpictures and edit images.- The camera’s power can be OFF or ON.Using the PLAY Menu

7Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) WarningShould any of the following occur, stop using the productimmediately. Remove the batteries from the unit

70Viewing Multiple Pages at Once (Index Playback)- Up to nine frames can be displayed on the LCD monitor simultaneously.You can quickly access the ima

71Copying an Image- You can copy a previously recorded still photo or movie onto another memorymedia. (You can select one frame, multiple frames or al

724. Returning to screen 2, select “TO”. Then thescreen shown left (screen 4) appears. Afterpressing , use  or  to select thedestination media by p

737. The 8-frame index appears. Using , , ,or , move the red frame to an image youwish to select and press the MENU/SETbutton.• Pressing  when th

74Erasing Unwanted Images- You can erase unwanted still pictures, movie images etc. (you can selectone frame, multiple frames or all frames.)- Once im

754. Returning to screen 2, select “UNIT”. Thenthe screen shown left (screen 4) appears.After pressing , use  or  to choose“SELECT” (If one or mult

767. Images selected at Step 6 on page 75 aresurrounded by a yellow frame. When youhave finished selecting images, use , ,, or  to select “END”, a

77Adjusting LCD Monitor Brightness- You can adjust the brightness of your LCD monitor as needed to suit thelighting where you are viewing images.- Bri

78Selecting/Deselecting Images to Print (DPOF)- DPOF is short for Digital Print Order Format. DPOF is a format for recordinginformation on memory card

794. Returning to screen 2, select “UNIT”. Thenthe screen shown left (screen 4) appears.After pressing , if you want to print (ordeselect) one or mul

8 WarningImportant Safety Precautions (Cont’d)Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder.Loss of or impaired eyesight may result.Do not to

807. Images selected at Step 6 on page 79 aresurrounded by a yellow frame. When youhave finished selecting images, use , ,, or  to select “END”, a

81Reducing Image Size (Resizing)- You can reduce the size of images you have taken. When you resize animage, a new, smaller file is created.- Use this

82Setting/Canceling Protection for Your Important Images- You can protect your important still and moving images from being erased.(You can select som

834. Returning to screen 2, select “UNIT”. Thenthe screen shown left (screen 4) appears.After pressing , if you want to protect (orcancel protect) on

847. Images selected at Step 6 on page 83 aresurrounded by a yellow frame. When youhave finished selecting images, use , ,, or  to select “END”, a

85Moving the Image Data to Another Memory Card- You can move previously recorded still or movie image data to anothermemory card.- For protected image

864. Returning to screen 2, select “TO”. Then thescreen shown left (screen 4) appears. Afterpressing , use  or  to select thedestination media, the

877. The 8-frame index appears. Use , , ,or  to move the red frame to an image youwish to transfer and then press the MENU/SET button.• Pressing 

88Playing a Slide Show- The slide show will proceed in order from the first image at a set interval.Using the PLAY Menu (Cont’d)1. Select “SLIDE SHOW”

89Using the Set-up MenuAdvanced Operations- By setting each item on the set-up menu to your preferences, you cancustomize your camera to suit you.- It

9Important Safety Precautions (Cont’d) CautionWhen taking a picture, wipe off the flash surface and becareful not to cover the flash.If the flash surf

90Formatting a Memory Card- Formatting a card returns it to the initial state (when it was purchased).- Caution: Formatting erases all data, even imag

91REC Menu Settings- You can change the contents of the REC menu from basic (default settings)to advanced.- See pages 41 and 48 for details on this fu

92Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)Make so the Image Information is not displayed- You can set the camera to not display information (p.35, 63) during sh

93Setting the Operation Sounds- You can turn the various sounds, beeps (sounding with each operation orwarning), sound effects (such as the shutter so

94Adjusting the Date and Time- If the battery is removed for approximately 24 hours or more, the date andtime settings will be lost. In this case, pl

95Setting the Auto Power-OFF Time- You can change the Auto Power-OFF not-in-use interval starting at 3 minutes(default).Using the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)

96Setting Memory Priority- When you have 2 cards in the camera at once, an SD memory card (orMulti-Media card) and a Memory Stick, you can decide whic

97Taking Still Images with SoundUsing the Set-up Menu (Cont’d)1. Select “ADD REC SET”, press  and thesettings screen will appear.Using  or , select

98Operating Environments- Images recorded with the camera can be transferred to a PC using theUSB cable supplied.1. WindowsOS: Preinstalled versions o

99Connecting 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 ordisconnec