Konica Minolta KD-200Z manuel d'utilisation

1 Digital Still Camera Thank you for your purchase. For the corr ect usage of this product, please r ead this User’ s Manual and the warranty card car efully and keep them in a safe place for future refer ence. Before accepting the warranty car d, please make sure that the date of pur chase and the dealer's details have been completed. User?[...]

2 About trademarks ● Windows 98, W indows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional and Windows Me are trade- marks or registered trademarks of Micr osoft Corporation in the U.S. and other coun- tries. ● Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime and Power PC are trademarks or r egistered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and other countries. ● The SD [...]

3 ● Important Safety Precautions ............................................... 5 ● Before Using ...................................................................... 11 Chapter 1 Preparation Checking package contents ................................................... 12 Names of parts ........................................................[...]

4 Chapter 4 Basic Playback （ /PLAY） Playing Back Images .............................................................. 46 Playing Back Movies .............................................................. 48 Chapter 5 Advanced Playback/Erasing （ /PLAY） Using the PLA Y Menu ............................................................ 49 Eras[...]

5 Important Safety Pr ecautions This product has been designed with safety in mind; however , please read the following dis- play marks, warnings and cautions for its correct usage. The following warning and caution symbols are to prevent damage to the user , other persons and property . Definitions of the symbols The following categories explain t[...]

6 Important Safety Pr ecautions W ar ning Should any of the following occur , stop using the product immediately . Remove the batteries from the unit and disconnect the AC adapter . If using the AC adapter , disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Consult the dealer from whom you bought the pr oduct for further assistance. Continued use of [...]

7 Caution Do not point the lens directly at the sun or at a str ong light source. Malfunction of internal parts may occur from concentrated rays of light. Using the camera in such conditions may cause short cir cuits and breakdown of insu- lation, resulting in overheating and/or fir e. T ake care not to get fingers caught in the battery/car d cover[...]

8 Important Safety Precautions Caution Do not use force when operating the camera. The camera may become damaged, causing personal injury as a result. Do not use the flash near eyes. Eye injury may occur as a result. Check that the polarity is correct when inserting batteries. The battery may heat, damage or leak if the polarity is not correct, pos[...]

9 About the LCD monitor ● Due to the characteristics of liquid crystals, the brightness of the LCD monitor may appear uneven with changes in temperatur e, etc. ● The LCD monitor has been developed using high-precision engineering and is superior in sharpness and picture quality . Due to the nature of liquid crystals, however , there may be miss[...]

10 Important ● When using Multi-Media Cards, the operation r esponse time may be longer during shoot- ing and playback when compared with the SD Memory Car ds. However , this is due to the specification of the Multi-Media Card and is not a malfunction. ● The SD Memory Card includes a write-pr otect switch. Sliding this switch downward pr events[...]

11 Befor e Using ● Perform test shooting Always take some test shots before taking important pictur es such as weddings, etc. to make sure that the camera is working pr operly . ● Shot contents are not guaranteed No compensation will be made for pictures that ar e unsuccessful due to problems with the camera or SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Car d.[...]

12 Checking package contents Accessories ○ Quick Guide ○ SD Memory Card 8MB (1 unit) • Driver software (Windows 98/98SE) • QuickT ime (Windows) • Adobe Acrobat Reader (Windows/Macintosh) • KD-200Z User’ s Guide (W indows/Macintosh) Optional accessories ● AC adapter (model: DR-AC2) ● Soft case (model: DR-CC1) Chapter 1 Pr eparation[...]

13 Preparation 1 Main switch USB terminal Card access LED Strap holder T ripod hole Flash sensor Viewfinder window Lens Flash Self-timer LED Shutter button LCD monitor Status LCD Viewfinder LEDs Viewfinder eyepiece Battery/card cover MENU button DISPLA Y button PICTURE button MODE button 5-way button ( / / (W) / (T) and center SET buttons) AC adapt[...]

14 Main switch Manual mode (M-REC) Images can be recorded using manual settings. Auto mode (REC) Images can be recor ded using default settings. OFF Power off The camera is turned off. Playback mode (PLA Y) Images recorded can be played back on the LCD monitor . Setup mode (SET UP) V arious settings can be changed. Note: * For details on default se[...]

15 Preparation 1 Status LCD q Camera mode By selecting a preset r ecording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be recor ded in the optimal condition. 14 modes can be selected using the 8 icons. (Auto) mode (Red-eye Reduction) mode (Forced Flash) mode (Night View Portrait) mode (Flash Off) mode (Long Distance) mode (Macro r ecording) mode (S[...]

16 q w Installing the Battery/AC Adapter (Optional) T ur n the main switch to the OFF position. CR-V3 lithium battery (supplied) q Open the battery/card cover by sliding if in the direction of the arrow . Warning: Do not operate with wet hands. Electri- cal shock may occur as a result. w Inert the battery in the correct dir ection as shown in the d[...]

17 Preparation 1 q w Battery life guide (refer ence) Recording (LCD monitor on) Recording (LCD monitor off) Continuous playback CR-V3 lithium battery About 500 images About 1250 images About 300 minutes AA alkaline batteries About 150 images About 300 images About 75 minutes * Under Konica test conditions (room temperatur e, Super Fine mode, 50% fl[...]

18 q w w Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Car d/Multi-Media Card Application and handling of the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Car d ● Other than saving recorded images, SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Car d can also be used for data transfer to a PC (see Chapter 7 “ Installing the Software and T ransfer ring Images to a PC ” (page 67)). For handling[...]

19 Preparation 1 q w Installing the Strap q Pass the thin loop through the strap into the strap holder on the right side of the camera. If the strap is difficult to pass thr ough, use a toothpick, etc., to pull out the strap. w Pass the strap through the thin loop and pull. W arning: When using the camera with the strap attached, take care so that [...]

20 Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date When using the camera for the first time, set the menu display language and time/date. The setting range is between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2035. (The following shows an example of changing the time and date from 0:00, January 1, 2001 to 10:30, Februar y 14, 2002.) Note: * The menu langu[...]

21 Preparation 1 t The “ Y ear ” is selected. Press the / button to adjust the year . y Press the button to select “ Month ” . Press the / button to adjust the month. u Press the button to select “ Day ” . Press the / button to adjust the date. i Press the button to select “ T ime (hour) ” . Press the / button to adjust the time (ho[...]

22 Chapter 2 Basic Recor ding Recor ding Holding the camera ● Hold the camera securely in both hands with the elbows pressed against the body for stable positioning. ● When using the flash with the camera held sideways, hold the camera so the shutter button is at the top. * T ake caution not to cover the flash or lens with fingers or strap. Vie[...]

23 2 Basic Recording * The LEDs will flash in green even when the distance between the camera and subject is out of the auto-focus range (normal recording: 0.8m ~ ∞ , macro r ecording: 0.25m ~ 0.8m). Recor ding Normal recor ding is performed with the subject a distance of more than 0.8m. For distances between 0.25m to 0.8m from the subject, see ?[...]

24 Note: * When pressing the (W) button, the subject will be- come smaller (wide). When pressing the (T) button, the subject will become larger (telescopic). The zoom func- tion will operate within the range is equivalent to 35 – 105mm in a 35mm camera. y Lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The viewfinder LED will light green and the focu[...]

25 2 Basic Recording Focus Lock Recording Use the following procedur e if the subject to record is not in the center of the viewfinder . q Position the subject so that it falls within the focus frame and lightly press the shutter but- ton (halfway). The viewfinder LED will light green and the focus position will be locked. Note: * Exposure is locke[...]

26 Notes and hints concerning recor ding Release lock Although the exposure and focus will be locked when the shutter button is lightly pr essed after determining the image composition in step y of page 24, the r elease lock will operate if any of the following conditions apply . In this event, the sfutter button cannot be pressed further and r eco[...]

27 2 Basic Recording NO YES Sa Sa ve? ve? Save? Checking the recor ded image (quick r eview) By setting quick review to ON in the SET -UP menu (see “ Setting quick r eview ” (page 65)), the recor ded image can be checked for about 3 seconds after it is recor ded. ● When using the viewfinder to recor d and the LCD monitor is off: When recor di[...]

28 Setting the Pictur e Quality By using the PICTURE button, the picture quality of the image data to be recorded can be selected from 3 types. The currently selected pictur e quality is displayed on the status LCD. Pressing the PICTURE button will cycle through the picture quality modes as shown below . SUPER FINE (Default setting) FINE ECONOMY Nu[...]

29 2 Basic Recording Selecting the Recor ding Mode By selecting a preset r ecording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be r ecorded in the optimal condition. 14 modes can be selected using the 8 icons. The current setting can be checked on the icon display of the status LCD. Every time the MODE button is pressed, the r ecording mode change[...]

30 (Auto) Mode Since this mode automatically performs all settings, it allows you to concentrate on the actual image to record. When r ecording in a dark place or against backlight, the camera will auto- matically determine whether the flash is necessary . ● Press the MODE button and select . Note: * The flash recording range is 0.8 to 3.0m when [...]

31 2 Basic Recording (Night View Portrait) Mode Used when recor ding subjects with night view as the background. The flash and r ed-eye reduction will always be used. Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow . Since this may result in the image becoming blurred, use of a tripod is r ecommended. ● Press the MODE button and se[...]

32 e r MENU DISPLAY Through image (Macr o Recor ding) Mode Used when recor ding the subject at close distances. Macro recor ding is used when the subject is within a distance range of between 0.25m and 0.8m from the front of the lens. For macro recor ding, the flash will always be off. Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow [...]

33 2 Basic Recording t While viewing the LCD monitor , press the (W) and (T) buttons to adjust the sub- ject size and image composition. y Lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The viewfinder LED will light green and the exposure and focus will be locked. u Gently press the shutter button completely . Image recor ding is completed when the bu[...]

34 (Self-timer) Mode This mode automatically releases the shutter after a delay so that the person making the recor ding can be included in the image. When using the self-timer , the camera must be fixed on a stable surface. The use of a tripod is recommended. The shutter is released appr oximately 10 seconds (default setting) after the shutter but[...]

35 2 Basic Recording Adjusting the Scr een Contrast The screen contrast can be adjusted depending on the r ecording location. q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to . The lens will extend. w Press the MENU button and enter the REC menu mode. “ Screen Contrast ” will be selected. e Press the button to enter the “ Screen Contrast ?[...]

36 Chapter 3 Advanced Recor ding q w e O FF M MENU DISPLAY M-REC Reset All Movie mode Off White Balance Auto Digital Zoom Off Camera Exposure ± 0 M-REC Movie mode Off White Balance Auto Digital Zoom Off Camera Exposure ± 0 Reset All Using the M-REC menu The main switch of the camera can be set to , so that recor ding can be made with user - defin[...]

37 3 Advanced Recording M-REC Reset All Movie mode Off White Balance Digital Zoom Off Camera Exposure ± 0 r Press the / button to change the menu setting. Note: * T o continue with settings, repeat steps e and r . t Press the SET button to exit the M-REC menu mode. Through image will be displayed on the LCD monitor . y Record using the set conditi[...]

38 Recor ding a Movie Movies can be recor ded with this camera. The available recor ding resolutions ar e: 320 X 240 pixels and 160 X 120 pixels. The maximum recor ding time for a movie is about 15 seconds and recor ding continues while the shutter button is held down. Note: When the movie mode is set, all menus with the exception of “ Reset All [...]

39 3 Advanced Recording Using the Digital Zoom By combining the optical zoom (3 × ) and digital zoom (1.5 × , 2 × ), images can be r ecorded with a zoom of 4.5 times to 6 times the original size. The digital zoom can only be used when optical zoom is set to TELE (3 × ). q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the / button to select “ Digital Zo[...]

40 Exposur e Compensation The exposure can be compensated to intentionally brighten or darken the overall r ecorded image. The camera exposure can be adjusted within the range of ±1.5EV at 0.3EV intervals. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the / button to select “ Camera Exposure ” . w Press the / button to adjust the expo- sure compensati[...]

41 3 Advanced Recording Changing the White Balance The white balance can be adjusted so that images can be recor ded in natural colors no matter what light source the subject is exposed to. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the / button to select “ White Balance ” . w Press the / button to change the set- ting. The setting changes as shown [...]

42 Changing the AE mode For normal setting, the AE mode is set to center weighted light reading. The mode can also be changed to spot reading. In spot reading, the exposur e can be adjusted based on a selected position of the subject. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the / button to select “ AE mode ” . w Press the / button and select “ [...]

43 3 Advanced Recording Adjusting the Scr een Contrast The screen contrast can be adjusted accor ding to the brightness of the recor ding location. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and pr ess the / button to select “ Screen Contrast ” . w Press the button to enter the “ Screen Contrast ” menu and press the / but- ton to adjust the brightness. e [...]

44 Recording in black and white Used for expressing a nostalgic feeling similar to using black-and-white film, or for r ecording characters on a magazine, blackboard, etc. as memos. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the / button and select “ Black & White ” . w Press the button and select “ On ” . e Press the SET button to exit the [...]

45 3 Advanced Recording Resetting the Camera to Default Settings V arious settings made in the M-REC menu can be reset to default settings. (See below) q Enter the M-REC menu mode to select “ Reset All ” . w Press the button to enter the “ Reset All ” menu and press the button to select “ YES ” . e When the SET button is pressed, all se[...]

46 Chapter 4 Basic Playback Playing Back Images Recorded images can be displayed on the LCD monitor . Note: If, after recording, the main switch is set to , the camera will not enter playback mode until the car d access LED is off. (When the car d write process is completed, the camera will automatically enter play- back mode.) q Set the main switc[...]

47 Basic Playback 4 File no. (displayed only when the image num- ber is set to ON) The directory number and file number r ecorded on the card ar e displayed. These registration numbers are as- signed uniquely to each image and used when creating DPOF files (page 57). (*2) (*3) Date display (displayed for 3 seconds during playback) Zoom playback mag[...]

48 Displaying images at 2 × magnification q Select the image to display . w Press the SET button. The center of the image will be displayed at magnification of 2 × . Note: * Magnified images are displayed inside a blue frame. * The picture quality mode and frame number are not dis- played. e Press the // / button to scroll the image and display t[...]

49 Advanced Playback/ Erasing 5 Chapter 5 Advanced Playback/Erasing q w e OFF M MENU DISPLAY PLA Y Erase Index Image number Off Slide Show Protect t r PLA Y Erase Index Image number Off Slide Show Protect PLA Y Erase Index Image number On Slide Show Protect Using the PLA Y Menu By using the PLA Y menu, various playbacks can be made as well as editi[...]

50 Erasing Images Displayed images can be erased one image at a time or all r ecorded images can be erased at one time. Erasing one frame q Display the image to erase on the LCD moni- tor . w Press the MENU button and enter the PLA Y menu mode. “Erase” will be selected. e button to enter the “Erase” mode and press the button to select “Th[...]

51 Advanced Playback/ Erasing 5 Erasing all frames q Press the MENU button and enter the PLA Y menu mode. “ Erase ” will be selected. w Press the button to enter the “ Erase ” menu and press the button to select “ ALL ” . e Press the SET button. r Press the button to select “ YES ” . t Press the SET button. After “ Erasing ALL Pic[...]

52 Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback) Images of 9 frames are displayed at one time on the LCD monitor . This function is useful for quickly locating the desired image to display . q Enter the PLA Y menu mode and press the / button to select “ Index ” . w Press the button. Images of 9 frames will appear at one time. Note: * The image displ[...]

53 Advanced Playback/ Erasing 5 Viewing a Slideshow of Images Recorded images can be checked by playing back at specific intervals. q Enter the PLA Y menu mode and press the / button to select “ Slide Show ” . w Press the button. The slideshow confirmation screen will ap- pear . “ YES ” will be selected. Note: * If “ NO ” is selected us[...]

54 Keeping Important Images (Pr otect Setting) Recorded images can be pr otected to prevent them fr om being accidentally erased. Applying the protect setting q Display the image to protect on the LCD monitor . w Enter the PLA Y menu mode and press the / button to select “ Protect ” . e Press the button. The Protect confirmation scr een will ap[...]

55 Advanced Playback/ Erasing 5 Removing the pr otect setting q Display the protected image on the LCD monitor . w Enter the PLA Y menu mode and press the / button to select “ Protect ” . e Press the button. The protect confirmation scr een will appear . “ YES ” will be selected. r Press the button to select “ NO ” . t Press the SET but[...]

56 Displaying the file number The file no. can be displayed on the image being played back. (See page 47.) q Enter the PLA Y menu mode and press the / button to select “ Image number ” . w Press the button and select “ On ” . e Press the SET button. The camera returns to the normal playback display and the file no. will be displayed on the [...]

57 Advanced Playback/ Erasing 5 q w r PLA Y Screen Contrast DPOF PLA Y DPOF Exit List Set up PLA Y DPOF SetUp ALL NO Select Selecting the Image to Print (DPOF) Images cannot be printed by the camera itself. This menu is for giving instructing about the images and the quantity of print requir ed for automatic output of images within a card to a DPOF[...]

58 For “Select” t Select “ Select ” and press the SET button. y Select the image using the / button and specify the quantity to print using the / button. Note: * The range that can be specified for “ Quantity ” is 1 – 99 for each image file. u Press the SET button. The camera will return to the scr een of w . i Press the button to sel[...]

59 Advanced Playback/ Erasing 5 Checking/determining images The “ File number ” and “ Quantity ” are displayed in a list and the setting contents ar e checked. q Press the button to select “ List ” . w Press the SET button. The specified file number and quantity will be displayed in a list. e After checking the contents using the / butt[...]

60 Deleting images fr om the list (single frame/all frames) Images not requir ed to be printed can be deleted from the list (single frame/all frames). q Display the list scr een. For single frame w Press the / button to select the image to delete. e Press the SET button. The image to delete and the delete confir - mation screen will appear . r Pres[...]

61 Advanced Playback/ Erasing 5 w For all frames w Press the button to select “Clear ALL” and press the SET button. The camera will return to the DPOF menu. e Press the SET button to exit the PLA Y menu mode. PLA Y DPOF List 1 2 100-0023 File number Quantity 100-0024 100-0025 1 OK Clear ALL PLA Y DPOF Exit List Set up e[...]

62 Chapter 6 Advanced Operations Using the SET -UP Menu By changing various items of the SET -UP menu, the camera can be set to your needs. q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to . The LCD monitor will turn on and the SET - UP menu screen will appear . w Press the / button to select the de- sired menu. The menu will change as shown bel[...]

63 Advanced Operations 6 Customizing the Camera Formatting the SD Memory Car d/Multi-Media Card q Enter the SET -UP menu mode. “Format” is selected. w Press the button to enter the “Format” menu and press the button to select “NO”. e Press the button to select “YES” and press the SET button. “Formatting...” message will appear .[...]

64 Setting the auto shut-off time The auto shut-off time can be changed fr om 3 minutes (default setting) to 10 minutes, or the function can be turned off. q Enter the SET -UP menu mode and press the / button to select “ Auto Shut Off ” . “ 3 min ” is selected. w Press the / button to select “ 10 min ” or “ Off ” . The setting will [...]

65 Advanced Operations 6 q w q w SET-UP 3min Format Self Timer 10sec Beep On Auto Shut Off Number Reset Off SET-UP 3min Format Self Timer 10sec Beep Off Auto Shut Off Number Reset Off SET-UP Quick Revie w Date & Time Off Language SET-UP Quick Revie w Date & Time On Language T ur ning of f the beep sound The beep sound heard during warnings,[...]

66 Setting the date q Enter the SET -UP mode and press the / button to select “ Date & Time ” . w Press the button to enter the “ Date & Time ” menu. e For the setting, see “ Adjusting the Menu Dis- play Language and Time/Date ” (page 20). r Press the SET button. The camera will return to the screen of q . t Move to the next men[...]

67 Installing the Software and T ransferring Images to a PC 7 Chapter 7 Installing the Softwar e and T ransferring Images to a PC Operating Envir onments Images recor ded with the camera can be transferred to a PC using the USB cable supplied. 1. Windows OS: Preinstalled versions of Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98SE, W indows 2000 Professional or [...]

68 r Enter “ D:install.exe ” and click [OK]. * The above assumes that your CD-ROM is D. T o check the CD-ROM drive letter of your PC, open My Computer and check the letter displayed on the CD- ROM drive icon. t Check to see that “ QuickTime ” , “ Adobe Acrobat Reader ” and “ KD-200Z User ’ s Guide ” in the “ KONICA KD-200Z setu[...]

69 Installing the Software and T ransferring Images to a PC 7 q T ur n on the PC power and start Windows. w Connect the camera and PC using the USB cable supplied. e Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to or . The “ Add New Hardwar e W izard ” scr een will appear . r Insert the CD-ROM supplied into the CD- ROM drive. t Click “ Sear[...]

70 T ransferring images q T urn on the power of your PC. w Connect the camera and PC using the USB cable supplied. e Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to , , or . “ PC ” will appear on the status LCD. r Double click “ My Computer ” . t Double click the newly cr eated “ removable device (G) ” . Note: * This assumes that the [...]

71 Installing the Software and T ransferring Images to a PC 7 Using Macintosh Installing the Adobe Acrobat Reader Installing the KD-200Z User ’ s Guide * Be sur e to install. q Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. w Double click the “ Konica ” icon. e Double click the “ Manual ” folder . r Copy “ GUIDE_ENG ” to a location of y[...]

72 Notes ● Do not disconnect the USB cable/AC adapter (optional), or open the battery/card cover while the card access LED is on. Furthermor e, do not format the SD Memory Card or Multi-Media Card using a PC. Data may become damaged. ● Image files can be copied to a hard disk or other media and deleted as necessary . For details, refer to the i[...]

73 Appendix 8 Chapter 8 Appendix When Carrying the Camera Overseas Using the AC adapter (optional: DR-AC2) • Do not use the AC adapter with voltages other than the displayed power -supply voltage (100V AC – 240V AC). • For countries with a dif ferent power plug shape, check with a travel agency , etc., and prepare a conversion adapter suitabl[...]

74 After using the camera If the camera is not to be used for a long period, r emove the batteries and ensure that the power plug of the AC adapter is disconnected from the wall outlet. • Leaving the batteries inside the camera for a long time may cause the battery fluid to leak, resulting in malfunction of the unit. • When storing, keep both c[...]

75 Appendix 8 T roubleshooting ● If inspecting the following items does not cure the pr oblem, the dealer from whom you purchased the camera or a Konica Service Station (page 79). Symptom Check page The power will not turn on The power will suddenly turns off after turning it on Images cannot be recor ded even when pressing the shutter button The[...]

76 Error message ● If the number of remaining frames on the status LCD displays “ Err ” and all status LED flash an error has occur ed. In this case, perform the following procedur e. (1) Set the main switch to OFF . Set the main switch to other than OFF . If camera functions are not r estored: (2) If using the AC adapter , disconnect it. (Se[...]

77 Appendix 8 Main specifications T ype : Digital still camera Recording medium : SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card Number of Recordable images : Super fine 1600 × 1200 pixels (approx. 17 images/8MB SD Memory Car d) : Fine 1280 × 960 pixels (appr ox. 26 images/8MB SD Memory Card) Economy 640 × 480 pixels (approx. 60 images/(8MB SD Memory Card) Mov[...]

78 W arranty and After -sales Service For repair , handling and care, first consult the dealer from whom you pur chased the camera. W arranty (separately attached) Before accepting the warranty car d, please make sure that the date of pur chase and dealer of purchase and the dealer's details have been completed. After r eading the war - ranty [...]

79 Appendix 8 FCC Statement: Declaration of Conformity Responsible party: KONICA PHOTO IMAGING Address: 725 Darlington Avenue Mahwah, NJ 07430, U.S.A. T elephone number: (201) 574-4000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) [...]

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