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User's Guide
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  • Page 1 Digital Still Camera User’s Guide Thank you for your purchase. For the correct usage of this product, please read this User’s Manual and the 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.
  • Page 2 About trademarks G Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. G Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS, QuickTime and Power PC are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    G Important Safety Precautions ..........5 G Before Using ..............11 Contents Chapter 1 Preparation Checking package contents ........... 12 Names of parts ..............13 Installing the Battery/AC Adapter (Optional) ......16 Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card ... 18 Installing the Strap ..............
  • Page 4 Chapter 4 Basic Playback Playing Back Images .............. 46 Playing Back Movies .............. 48 Chapter 5 Advanced Playback/Erasing Using the PLAY Menu ............49 Erasing Images ..............50 Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback) ....... 52 Viewing a Slideshow of Images ..........53 Keeping Important Images (Protect Setting) ......

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions 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.
  • Page 6 Important Safety Precautions 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 result in fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Precautions Warning Do not use AC adapters other than those specified. Fire may occur as a result of AC adapters other than those specified being used. Do not dismantle, short-circuit, coat (solder, etc.), apply heat, apply pres- sure (with nail, etc.) to the battery, or throw into a fire. Furthermore, do not allow metals (wires, necklaces, etc.) to come into contact with batteries.
  • Page 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, possibly causing skin burns and/or personal injury as a result.

  • Page 9: About The Lcd Monitor

    About the LCD monitor G Due to the characteristics of liquid crystals, the brightness of the LCD monitor may appear uneven with changes in temperature, etc. G The LCD monitor has been developed using high-precision engineering and is superior in sharpness and picture quality.
  • Page 10 G Always format SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards using this camera. A card formatted in a PC may not operate properly. G Data loss may occur at times due to malfunction or damage. However, Konica will not be responsible in any way in the event of such data loss.

  • Page 11: Before Using

    Before Using G Perform test shooting Always take some test shots before taking important pictures such as weddings, etc. to make sure that the camera is working properly. G Shot contents are not guaranteed No compensation will be made for pictures that are unsuccessful due to problems with the camera or SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Preparation

    SD Memory Card 8MB (1 unit) USB cable Strap CD-ROM AA alkaline battery (2 units) • Driver software (Windows 98/98SE) • QuickTime (Windows) • Adobe Acrobat Reader (Windows/Macintosh) • KD-210Z User’s Guide (Windows/Macintosh) Optional accessories G AC adapter (model: DR-AC2) G Soft case (model: DR-CC1)

  • Page 13: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Shutter button Main switch Self-timer LED Flash Viewfinder window Flash sensor Lens Tripod hole MODE button 5-way button (W) / Viewfinder LEDs and center SET buttons) Viewfinder eyepiece Strap holder Status LCD Card access LED PICTURE button AC adapter socket USB terminal LCD monitor...

  • Page 14: Main Switch

    Main switch Manual mode (M-REC) Images can be recorded using manual settings. Auto mode (REC) Images can be recorded using default settings. Power off The camera is turned off. Playback mode (PLAY) Images recorded can be played back on the LCD monitor. Setup mode (SET UP) Various settings can be changed.

  • Page 15: Status Lcd

    Status LCD MODE PICTURE q Camera mode By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be recorded 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...

  • Page 16: Installing The Battery/Ac Adapter (Optional)

    LCD monitor off. During continuous play- back, the camera can be operated for about 65 minutes. (All values obtained under Konica test conditions. See page 17.) * When the battery level indicator on the status LCD is less than half, replace the batteries.
  • Page 17 About 1250 images About 300 minutes * Under Konica test conditions (room temperature, normal humidity; picture quality: Super Fine mode; flash: one full flash in two image recordings; recording operation: continuous recording at 20 sec intervals; zoom opera- tion: single way for every image recorded) Note: * Battery life varies according to the brand and grade.

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing The Sd Memory Card/Multi-Media Card

    Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card Application and handling of the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card G Other than saving recorded images, SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card can also be used for data transfer to a PC (see Chapter 7 “Installing the Software and Transferring Images to a PC”...

  • Page 19: Installing The Strap

    e Close the battery/card cover. * Always turn the main switch to the OFF posi- tion and make sure the LED is off before in- serting/removing the SD Memory Card/Multi- Media Card. When opening the battery/card cover while the card LED is on, card access is interrupted and the unit may stop operating correctly.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Menu Display Language And Time/Date

    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, August 14, 2002.) Note: * The menu language, time and date are maintained by the...
  • Page 21 t The “Year” is selected. Press the button to adjust the year. Date & Time Year 2002 Month y Press the button to select “Month”. Press the button to adjust the month. 00:00 u Press the button to select “Day”. Press the button to adjust the date.

  • Page 22: Basic Recording

    Basic Recording Chapter Recording 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. * Take caution not to cover the flash or lens with fingers or strap.
  • Page 23 * 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 recording: 0.25m ~ 0.8m). Recording Normal recording is performed with the subject a distance of more than 0.8m. For distances between 0.25m to 0.8m from the subject, see “...
  • Page 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).

  • Page 25: Focus Lock Recording

    Recording using the viewfinder Recording can be made using only the viewfinder (without the LCD monitor). q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to and press the DISPLAY button. The LCD monitor will turn off. MENU w The viewfinder is used for recording.
  • Page 26 Notes and hints concerning recording Release lock Although the exposure and focus will be locked when the shutter button is lightly pressed after determining the image composition in step y of page 24, the release lock will operate if any of the following conditions apply. In this event, the sfutter button cannot be pressed further and recording cannot be completed.
  • Page 27 Checking the recorded image (quick review) By setting quick review to ON in the SET-UP menu (see “Setting the quick review” (page 65)), the recorded image can be checked for about 5 seconds after it is recorded. When recording using the LCD monitor: When recording is completed, the recorded image is played back for about 5 seconds.

  • Page 28: Setting The Picture Quality

    Setting the Picture 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 picture 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) MODE FINE...

  • Page 29: Selecting The Recording Mode

    Selecting the Recording Mode By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be recorded 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. MODE PICTURE Each time the MODE button is pressed, the recording mode changes in the order shown...

  • Page 30: (Auto) Mode

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

  • Page 31: (Night View Portrait) Mode

    (Night View Portrait) Mode Used when recording subjects with night view as the background. The flash and red-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 recommended. G Press the MODE button and select (Flash Off) Mode Used when recording in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when utilizing the...

  • Page 32: (Macro Recording) Mode

    (Macro Recording) Mode Used when recording the subject at close distances. Macro recording 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 recording, the flash will always be off. Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow.
  • Page 33 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.

  • Page 34: (Self-Timer) Mode

    (Self-timer) Mode This mode automatically releases the shutter after a delay so that the person making the recording 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.

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Screen Contrast

    Adjusting the Screen Contrast The screen contrast can be adjusted depending on the recording 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.

  • Page 36: Advanced Recording

    Advanced Recording Chapter Using the M-REC menu The main switch of the camera can be set to , so that recording can be made with user- defined settings. q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to The lens will extend.
  • Page 37 r Press the button to change the menu M-REC setting. Reset All Movie mode Note: Digital Zoom * To continue with settings, repeat steps e and r. ±0 Camera Exposure White Balance t Press the SET button to exit the M-REC menu mode.

  • Page 38: Recording A Movie

    Recording a Movie Movies can be recorded with this camera. The available recording resolutions are: 320 × 240 pixels and 160 × 120 pixels. Maximum movie recording time is 30 seconds for 320 × 240 pixel resolution and 60 seconds for 160 × 120 pixel resolution. Recording is made only while the shutter button is held down.

  • Page 39: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom By combining the optical zoom (3×) and digital zoom (1.5×, 2× and 2.5×), images can be recorded with a zoom of 4.5 times, 6 times and 7.5 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 M-REC button to select “Digital Zoom”.

  • Page 40: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation The exposure can be compensated to intentionally brighten or darken the overall recorded 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 M-REC Reset All button to select “Camera Exposure”.

  • Page 41: Changing The White Balance

    Changing the White Balance The white balance can be adjusted so that images can be recorded in natural colors no matter what light source the subject is exposed to. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the M-REC button to select “White Balance”. Reset All Movie mode Digital Zoom...

  • Page 42: Changing The Ae Mode

    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 exposure can be adjusted based on a selected position of the subject. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the M-REC button to select “AE mode”.

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Screen Contrast

    Adjusting the Screen Contrast The screen contrast can be adjusted according to the brightness of the recording location. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the M-REC button to select “Screen Contrast”. AE mode Regular Slow Shutter Screen Contrast w Press the button to enter the “Screen Black &...

  • Page 44: Recording In Black And White

    Recording in black and white Used for expressing a nostalgic feeling similar to using black-and-white film, or for recording characters on a magazine, blackboard, etc. as memos. q Enter the M-REC menu mode and press the M-REC button and select “Black & White”. AE mode Regular Slow Shutter...

  • Page 45: Resetting The Camera To Default Settings

    Resetting the Camera to Default Settings Various settings made in the M-REC menu can be reset to default settings. (See below) q Enter the M-REC menu mode to select M-REC “Reset All”. Reset All Movie mode Digital Zoom w Press the button to enter the “Reset All”...

  • Page 46: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Chapter 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 card access LED is off. (When the card write process is completed, the camera will automatically enter play- back mode.) q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to...
  • Page 47 About the Playback Screen Other than images, the LCD monitor displays the following: File no. (displayed only when the image num- ber is set to ON) The directory number and file number recorded on the card are displayed. These registration numbers are as- Date/Time display (displayed for 3 sec- signed uniquely to each image and used when creating onds during playback)

  • Page 48: Playing Back Movies

    Displaying magnified images q Select the image to display. w Press the SET button. The center of the image will be displayed at magnification of 2×. The image will be magnified by 4 times when the button is pressed once more. Note: ×2 * Magnified images are displayed inside a blue frame.

  • Page 49: Using The Play Menu

    Advanced Playback/Erasing Chapter Using the PLAY Menu By using the PLAY menu, various playbacks can be made as well as editing of images that are no longer required. q Set the main switch on the top of the cam- era to The last image recorded will be displayed.

  • Page 50: Erasing Images

    Erasing Images Displayed images can be erased one image at a time or all recorded images can be erased at one time. Erasing single frame q Display the image to erase on the LCD moni- tor. w Press the MENU button and enter the PLAY menu mode.

  • Page 51: Erasing All Frames

    Erasing all frames q Press the MENU button and enter the PLAY PLAY menu mode. Erase Index “Erase” will be selected. Slide Show Protect w Press the button to enter the “Erase” Image number menu and press the button to select “ALL”.

  • Page 52: Viewing Multiple Images (Index Playback)

    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 PLAY menu mode and press the PLAY button to select “Index”.

  • Page 53: Viewing A Slideshow Of Images

    Viewing a Slideshow of Images Recorded images can be checked by playing back at specific intervals. q Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the PLAY button to select “Slide Show”. Erase Index Slide Show w Press the button. Protect Image number The slideshow confirmation screen will ap- pear.

  • Page 54: Keeping Important Images (Protect Setting)

    Keeping Important Images (Protect Setting) Recorded images can be protected to prevent them from being accidentally erased. Applying the protect setting q Display the image to protect on the LCD monitor. w Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the button to select “Protect”.
  • Page 55 Removing the protect setting q Display the protected image on the LCD monitor. w Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the button to select “Protect”. e Press the button. PLAY The protect confirmation screen will appear. Erase Index “YES” will be selected. Slide Show Protect r Press the...

  • Page 56: Displaying The File Number

    Displaying the file number The file no. can be displayed on the image being played back. (See page 47.) q Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the PLAY button to select “Image number”. Erase Index Slide Show w Press the button and select “On”.

  • Page 57: Selecting The Image To Print (Dpof)

    A DPOF file is automatically created on the card and the order data is recorded within this file. (*1) Ask for the Konica digital camera print service when ordering. (*2) DPOF: abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format When printing images using the DPOF function on your own printer, first check with the printer manufacturer to make sure that your printer is DPOF compatible.
  • Page 58 For “Select” PLAY t Select “Select” and press the SET button. DPOF SetUp y Select the image using the button and Select specify the quantity to print using the button. Note: * The range that can be specified for “Quantity” is 1 – 99 for PLAY DPOF SetUp each image file.
  • Page 59 Checking/determining images The “File number” and “Quantity” are displayed in a list and the setting contents are checked. q Press the button to select “List”. PLAY DPOF w Press the SET button. Set up The specified file number and quantity will List Exit be displayed in a list.
  • Page 60 Deleting images from the list (single frame/all frames) Images not required to be printed can be deleted from the list (single frame/all frames). q Display the list screen. PLAY DPOF List File number Quantity For single frame 100-0023 100-0024 w Press the button to select the image 100-0025 to delete.
  • Page 61 For all frames w Press the button to select “Clear ALL” PLAY DPOF List and press the SET button. File number Quantity The camera will return to the DPOF menu. 100-0023 100-0024 100-0025 e Press the SET button to exit the PLAY menu Clear ALL mode.

  • Page 62: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Chapter 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.

  • Page 63: Customizing The Camera

    Customizing the Camera Formatting the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card q Enter the SET-UP menu mode. SET-UP “Format” is selected. Format Self Timer 10sec Auto Shut Off 3min w Press the button to enter the “Format”. Number Reset Beep “NO” is selected. e Press the button to select “YES”...

  • Page 64: Resetting The File Number

    Setting the auto shut-off time The auto shut-off time can be changed from 3 minutes (default setting) to 10 minutes, or the function can be turned off. q Enter the SET-UP menu mode and press the SET-UP button to select “Auto Shut Off”. Format Self Timer 10sec...

  • Page 65: Turning Off The Beep Sound

    Turning off the beep sound The beep sound heard during warnings, etc. can be turned off. q Enter the SET-UP menu mode and press the SET-UP button to select “Beep”. Format “On” is selected. Self Timer 10sec Auto Shut Off 3min Number Reset w Press the...

  • Page 66: Setting The Date

    Setting the date q Enter the SET-UP menu mode and press the SET-UP button to select “Date & Time”. Quick Review Date & Time Language w Press the button to enter the “Date & Saturation Normal Time” menu. Sharpness Normal e For the setting, see “Adjusting the Menu Dis- play Language and Time/Date”...

  • Page 67: Setting The Sharpness

    Setting the saturation The brightness of colors can be set. Selecting “High” will brighten the colors and selecting “Low” will soften the colors. Enter the SET-UP menu mode and press the SET-UP button to select “Saturation”. Quick Review Date & Time “Normal”...

  • Page 68: Setting The Compression Rate

    Setting the compression rate The compression rate of images can be lowered. Although images will be clearer when lower- ing the compression rate, the file size of images will become larger and the number of images that can be recorded will decrease. Enter the SET-UP menu mode and press the SET-UP button to select “Compression”.

  • Page 69: Installing The Software And Transferring Images To A Pc

    Others: CD-ROM drive, USB port (standard equipped) Using Windows Installing the included software (CD-ROM) and KD-210Z User’s Guide * Be sure to install. q Turn on the PC power and start Windows. w Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 70 Guide” in the “KONICA KD-210Z setup ish the installation process. menu” are checked and click [OK]. Viewing the KD-210Z User’s Guide q Double click the “KD-210Z User’s Guide” icon on the desktop. w The KD-210Z User’s Guide will be displayed.
  • Page 71 Installing the USB device driver The installation of the USB device driver is not required for Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP. q Turn on the PC power and start Windows. w Connect the camera and PC using the Note: USB cable supplied.

  • Page 72: Transferring Images

    Transferring images y Double click the “DCIM” folder. q Turn on the power of your PC. u Double click “100konic” to display the icon w Connect the camera and PC using the of the image file. USB cable supplied. e Set the main switch on the top of the cam- Note: * The first 3 digits of “100konic”...

  • Page 73: Using Macintosh

    Double click the “Acrobat Reader Installer” w Set the included CD-ROM in the CD-ROM icon. drive. e Double click the “Konica” icon. u Follow the instructions shown on the screen. r Double click the “Adobe” icon. Installing the KD-210Z User’s Guide r Copy “GUIDE_ENG”...
  • Page 74 G Image files can be copied to a hard disk or other media and deleted as necessary. For details, refer to the instruction manual operating system in use. Please note that Konica will not be responsible for any loss resulting from such operations. G Always back up important data.

  • Page 75: Chapter 8 Appendix

    Appendix Chapter 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 different power plug shape, check with a travel agency, etc., and prepare a conversion adapter suitable for the power plug of the destination country in advance.
  • Page 76 Multi-Media Card, if the card is affected by strong static electricity or electrical shock, or during card repair or malfunction. Konica will not be responsible in any way for the loss of recorded data or the conse- quences of such loss.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting G If inspecting the following items does not cure the problem, the dealer from whom you purchased the camera or a Konica Service Station. Symptom Check page • Batteries are depleted. 11, 15 The power will not turn on •...

  • Page 78: Error Message

    Install new batteries. (See page 16.) If the error persists even after performing the above procedures, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera or a Konica Service Station. For inquiries concerning repair, handling and care, contact the dealer from whom you pur-...

  • Page 79: Main Specifications

    About 1,250 images About 300 minutes * Under Konica test conditions (room temperature, normal humidity; picture quality: Super Fine mode; flash: one full flash in two image recordings; recording operation: continuous recording at 20 sec intervals; zoom opera- tion: single way for every image recorded) Note: For reference values concerning battery life, see “Notes”...
  • Page 80 If the product malfunctions for some reason during the warranty period, take the unit along with the warranty to our dealer of purchase or a nearby Konica service station. The prod- uct will be repaired free of charge under the conditions stated in the warranty. A charge will...

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