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Konica Minolta Digital Still Camera KD-30M manual

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    R4040222 Digital Still Camera Thank you for your purchase. For the correct usage of this product, please read this User's Manual and warranty card carefully and keep them in a safe place for future reference. Before accepting the warranty card, please make sure that the date of purchase and the dealer's details have been completed. User M[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 Del eti ng Image s -----------------------------------------------------------------------33 For mat tin g an SD C ard ---------------------------------------------------------------33 For mat tin g the Buil t-i n Flas h Memo ry -------------------------------------------34 Set tin g Sli de Sh ow ----------------------------------[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 4 5 Please be sure to read this manual before use. Test shooting Be sure to take some test shots before taking important pictures (such as business or weddings) to make sure that the camera is working properly. Results are not guaranteed In the unlikely event that a problem arises in shooting or reproducing pictures due to the cam[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 Warning 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 product for further assistance. Continued use of the product may resul[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 8 9 Caution When taking a picture, wipe off the flash surface and be careful not to cover the flash. If the flash surface is dirty or you take a shot with the flash covered, it is possible for the flash surface quality or color to change, due to the high temperature of the flash. Check that the polarity is correct when inserting b[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 11 10 Overall Introduction Accessories Digital Camera Camera Driver 2 x AA Batteries & User Manual & Ulead Software Camera Pouch Quick Start Guide USB Cable Wrist Strap S E N S D O C R C L E . 9 N : 2 S 1 f m = 5 . 1 m Quick Start Guide S E N S D O C R C L E . 9 N : 2 S 1 f m = 5 . 1 m Overall Introduction External V iew M[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 12 13 Overall Introduction Mode Dial(W orking Mode) Focus Range Shooting Mode Playback Mode Movie Clip Mode Setup Mode ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) Macro : 0.2m Normal : 0.8m~infinity ( ) ( ) Menu Button LED Indicator View Finder Power Switch TFT LCD Monitor Strap Eyelet TFT LCD Button Back Up ( )Direction Button Down ( )Direction Button Left [...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 14 15 Icon Index T able W orking Mode Focus Range Flash Modes Digital Zoom Thumbnails Self-timer Movie Clip Memory Card Inside Battery Status Image Size (Resolution) Image Quality White Balance Exposure Protected Image Print (DPOF) V oice Memo Darkness W arning X1 AU TO + + - 0 X4 Overall Introduction Switch On or Off the Camera L[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 16 17 Getting Ready Note 1. Do not change the battery with wet hands, as there is a danger of electric shock. 2. Warning When you continue using the camera for a long time, the batteries become hot. Contact with the batteries can lead to burns. Never open the battery/card cover while the camera is accessing the card or processing [...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 18 19 Getting Ready Note If a new SD card is used, it is necessary to format it first. Please refer to page 33 for details. Note Images can be stored either in the camera's built-in flash memory or in the memory card. If a memory card is inserted, images will automatically be stored in it . If no memory card is inserted, imag[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 Attaching the W rist Strap Basic Photography 1.Open the lens cover. 2.Switch on the power. 3.Set the Mode Dial to Shooting Mode ( ) for still image or Movie Clip Mode ( ) for video recording. 4.The setting of the focus range for still image capture is required as follows Macro ( ) : 0.2m Normal ( ): 0.8m~infinity 5.Refer to the ne[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 22 23 Under Shooting Mode ( ) Setting Focus Range Turning the TFT LCD Monitor On or Of f (Preset: On) Setting Flash Mode (Preset: Auto Flash) Advanced Functionality Settings Advanced Functionality Settings Setting Self-timer (Preset: Off) The self-timer starts and counts 10 seconds. down for The self-timer is automatically cancell[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 25 24 Setting Image Size (Preset: 2048 x 1536) Note The four resolutions provided can be selected as follows: ( ) 2560 x 1920 (XL) ( ) 2048 x 1536 (L) ( ) 1600 x 1200 (M) ( ) 1280 x 960 (S) Note You can easily check whether the setting is changed or not by the resolution icon display on the right side of the LCD screen. If not, pl[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 Image Size Compression Ratio SD Memory Card Sandisk 64MB About 33 Ph otos About 70 Ph otos About 99 Ph otos About 43 Ph otos About 91 Ph otos About 142 Ph otos About 84 Ph otos About 179 Ph otos About 264 Ph otos About 134 Ph otos About 267 Ph otos About 409 Ph otos SUPER FI NE FINE NORMAL SUPER FI NE FINE NORMAL SUPER FI NE FINE [...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 28 29 + Setting Exposure (Preset: ) 0 Note The higher the value the brighter the image will be. - EXIT:MENU CHANGE: IMAGE SIZE QUALITY VOICE MEMO 10 SEC EXPOSURE 0.0 EXIT:MENU SET: EXIT :MENU SET : EXPOSURE +0.0 EXPOSURE +0.0 Step :T o enter the setting mode Step :T o select and confirm the option STILL IMAGE 1 /2 STILL IMAGE 1 /2[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 30 31 Advanced Functionality Setting Under Playback Mode( ) Exploring an Image Step :T o enter the setting mode Step :T o explore the image Step :T o zoom in/out and enter the option Step :T o exit fr om the setting 100-0002 100-0002 x4 x1 EXIT:MENU SET: 100-0002 EXIT:MENU 100-0002 EXIT:MENU Advanced Functionality Settings Display[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 32 33 Thumbnail Images (Small Images) Display Note Press the Up ( ) and Down ( ) Direction Buttons to search for images or movie clips and press Right ( ) Direction Button to view a movie clip. Note The icon ( ) indicates a movie clip, not a still image. Note The icon ( ) indicates a still image with voice memo. 100-0002 100-0002 [...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 34 35 Formatting the Built-in Flash Memory Ensure that there is no memory card inserted into the camera. Refer to page 33 and follow the steps, selecting "FORMAT" in step 3 , "YES"in step 4. Setting Slide Show (Preset: 1 SEC) EXIT:MENU CHANGE: DELETE PROTECT LOCK PRINT XO SLIDE SHOW 1 SEC PLA Y EXIT:MENU CHANGE[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 36 37 EXIT:MENU CHANGE: DELETE SLIDE SHOW 1 SEC PROTECT LOCK PRINT XO PLA Y EXIT:MENU CHANGE: DELETE SLIDE SHOW 1 SEC PROTECT LOCK PRINT XO PLA Y Printing Out Images without a PC(Preset : X0) Note After the above steps have been completed check that the icon ( ) appears in the bottom left corner. If it is not shown, please repeat [...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 38 39 Under Setup Mode ( ) Setting Auto Power Off (Preset : 2 Minutes) Setting Beep Sound (Preset : On) Step :T o enter the setting mode Step :T o select and enter the option Step :T o select and confirm the option Step :T o exit fr om the setting SETUP 1 / 2 BEEP ON POWER OFF 2 MIN DA TE ST AMP ON DA TE TYPE YMD CHANGE: SETUP 1 /[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 Advanced Functionality Settings Setting Quick V iew Setting Date Step :T o enter the setting mode Step :T o select and enter the option Step :T o set up the date Step :T o exit fr om the setting Step :T o enter the setting mode Step :T o select and enter the option Step :T o select and confirm the option Step :T o exit fr om the s[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 42 43 PC Connection Installing the Camera's Driver Under Microsoft Windows 98 / 98SE Step : Insert the CD into the CD- ROM Drive. The installation program should run automatically . Click Driver to start with the installation. Note In certain circumstances, the installation program may not run automatically. If this happens, [...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 44 45 PC Connection Under Microsoft Windows 2000 Step : Insert the CD into the CD- ROM Drive. The installation program should run automatically . Click Driver to start with the installation. Step : Click "OK" to proceed the installation of DirectX8.1. Step : PC Connection Step : The computer starts with the installation [...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 46 47 PC Connection Under Microsoft Windows ME / XP The camera's driver is not required under Windows ME and W indows XP . So, go to page 47 for installation of Ulead Photo Explorer or go to page 61 to download the stored image(s) onto the PC. Please click "OK" if the prompt below appears. Under Mac OS9.X or later T[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 48 49 PC Connection Step : Please read the content of the agreement first and click "Yes" to go the next step. Step : This software will be installed at "Disk C Program Files Ulead Systems Ulead Photo Explorer 7.0" automatically if you click "Next" . Or you can click "Browse" to locate t[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 50 51 PC Connection Step : If the operating system you are using is W indows 98, 98SE or ME, restarting the computer to complete the installation of Ulead Photo Exlorer 7.0 SE Platinum is required. Please click "Finish" to complete the installation and restart the computer. PC Connection Under Macintosh Operating System [...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 52 53 PC Connection Step : Choose "Ulead Photo Explorer" and copy this file to the desktop. Step : Click on the newly created "Ulead Photo Explorer" icon on the desktop and double clicks on "Photo Explorer" folder to start Ulead Photo Explorer. Note If a warning window shows please visit Apple's [...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 PC Connection 54 55 System requirements Before installing Photo Explorer, make sure your computer meets requirements: Intel Pentium processors (or 100% compatible processors) Microsoft Windows 95/98, NT 4.0, 2000 or higher 32 MB RAM (or more) 17.8 MB available hard drive space for program files True Color or HiColor display adapte[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 Zoom in Zoom out Or igina l size Fit to scr een Rotate lef t Invert Rotate ri ght I mage Properties Preview P ane Slider of Zoom in/out N umber of selected f iles New Open Save Save As Add Rem ove Move Rotate Slide Propert ies Screen Saver Slide Show Pane Export PC Connection 56 57 Using the Ulead Photo Explorer Browser: Area Icon[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 PC Connection 58 59 Package Create Slide Show Disc Stitch Panorama Share Show Slide Show Options Close The Viewer Photo Explorer has a built-in V iewer integrated with the Browser. You can use the built-in V iewer to: Get a full-size or full-screen view of images. Navigate through images using the keyboard, toolbar buttons, or men[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 60 61 PC Connection Using the Ulead Photo Explorer V iewer: Area Icon Function D escribe Open E xplorer Open Print Image First image Previous Next Last image Zoom In Zoom Out Fit to screen Origin al size Auto Advance Full Screen Main T oolbar Properties Downloading the Image(s) Under Windows Operating System (W indows 98/98SE/2000[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 Message Cause Solution CARD FULL There is insufficient card memory capacity to store a n image. Delete the stored image( s) in the memory card or insert a new memory card. MEMORY FULL There is insufficient internal memory capacity to store a n image. Dele te the stored image( s) in the flash memory. CARD LOCKED (CARD ICON is BLINK[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 64 Appendix 65 Specifications Specifications I/2.7" CCD Approx. 3.3 Mega pixels Approx. 3. 14 Mega pixels f=5.1mm (35mm f ilm equivalent: 34m m) F2.9 / F8.0 Capture Mode:4x ( continuous) & Play Mode:4x (continuous) 1.6" color TFT LCD (80k pixels) Optical virtual ima ge viewfinder Fixed Focus with two steps manua l ad[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 66 67 For repair, handling and care, first consult the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Warranty (separately attached) Before accepting the warranty card, please make sure that the date of purchase and dealer of purchase and the dealer's details have been completed. After reading the warranty, keep it in a safe plac[...]

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    165mm+-2 122mm+-2 68 CANADA ONLY Industry Canada's Compliance Statement: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Warranty and After-sales Service[...]