User manual KONICA MINOLTA REVIO KD500Z

[. . . ] 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 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. Getting Started 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 camera or memory card used, please understand that no compensation can be made. · Be aware of Copyright Any pictures that you take of existing images may be used for personal use only. Copyright law prohibits the use of pictures without the permission of the rightful owner. [. . . ] When the setting is completed, you will return to screen 1. · If you press , the selection is invalidated and you will return to screen 1. Center-weighted metering In this mode the camera sets the exposure according to the metering for the central part of the whole frame. It is ideal for taking photos where the brightness of the subject in the center of the frame is desired. Spot metering In spot metering the camera measures the light of just the subject in the center of the frame, and sets the exposure to it. This mode is ideal when the background of the picture is brighter than the subject, or there is a great deal of contrast between the two, as the camera allows you to take the photo with the exposure set to the brightness of your desired subject. 54 Using the REC Menu (Cont'd) Changing to the Slow Shutter Speed Mode - The normal (default setting) shutter speed ranges between 1/8th to 1/2000th of a second, but this can be changed to a range of 1 second to 1/2000th of a second. - When taking photos in dark locations, the shutter speed must be slow, so use a tripod to keep the camera steady. 1 1. Select "SLOW SHUTTER" and press . 2 2. Use or to select "ON", then press either or the MENU/SET button. When the setting is completed, you will return to screen 1. · If you press , the selection is invalidated and you will return to screen 1. · Slow shutter speed is only in effect whilst in "Slow-Sync"/"Off"/"Distant View" modes. When in a dark location, use a tripod to keep the camera steady. · To return to normal shutter speeds, change the setting back to off. 55 Using the REC Menu (Cont'd) Making Voice Memos - The longest voice only memo you can record at one time is approximately 30 seconds. - Take care not to cover the microphone on the top of the camera. 1 1. Select "VOICE" and press . 2 2. Screen 2 will appear and the camera enters in the voice recording mode. Press the shutter button and recording begins. · If you do not press the shutter button, you can return to screen 1 without making a recording by pressing the MENU/SET button. · When the available recording time runs out, recording will end automatically. If you wish to stop recording, simply press the shutter button again. · While recording, the elapsed time is displayed on the upper right of the screen. · To play back the recording, see page 67. · Recording a voice memo reduces the number of photos you can take. 56 Using the REC Menu (Cont'd) Using After Recording - You can add voice comments (After Recording) to photos you have already taken. You can also erase previous voice comments, as well as re-write them. - The maximum length of time per photo you can record is about 30 seconds. Select "ADD REC" and press . 1 2 2. Previously recorded photos are displayed. By pressing or , select the still photo to which you wish to attach a voice comment. · Sound cannot be recorded to a photo displayed in the movie ( ) mode. [. . . ] (Additional charge is required at the time of replacement. ) 121 Warranty and After-sales Service 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 place. Warranty period (main unit): one year from the date of purchase When requesting service If symptoms persist after having checked the table on pages 117 and 118, Troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply and contact the dealer from whom you purchased the camera. Note: Transportation cost for taking/bringing back the product to/from repair, shipping costs or carrying charges are at the customer's expense. [. . . ]