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00_8CQCover1.fm Page 1 Monday, May 19, 2003 8:54 AM
Instruction manual Mode d’emploi
GB/F
Please purchase “Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards” or “Multi-Media Cards*” (MMC)
for use with this camera. These cards are referred to in these User’s Manuals as
“Memory Cards.”
* MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG (Germany),
licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).
Faites l’acquisition de “Cartes Mémoire Secure Digital” (SD) ou de “Cartes
MultiMedia*” (MMC)
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Introduction 01_8CQ_Introduction1.fm Page 2 Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:06 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Kyocera product. The KYOCERA Finecam L4 and Finecam L3 are digital cameras equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens for high performance and high quality digital still photography. For the operation of the camera, please read this User’s Manual carefully and follow its instructions to assure proper use. Check the Contents Make sure all the items below are included in the box.
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00_8CQ.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Introduction How to Use this Manual The section “Introduction” contains important information regarding the camera and this User’s Manual as well as precautions on handling the camera. The section “Preparation of Camera” contains instructions on what to do before using the camera. The section “Basic Operations” describes basic operations of the digital camera such as shooting, viewing, and erasing images. If you use a digital camera for th
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Introduction 00_8CQTOC.fm Page 4 Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:07 PM Contents Introduction.............................................................................2 Check the Contents.................................................................................. 2 How to Use this Manual ........................................................................... 3 Handling Precautions............................................................................... 8 Functions of this Camera .
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00_8CQ.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Introduction Using the Camera “s” Mode and Movie “m” Mode Functions ............................................................................45 Using Flash Functions............................................................................ 45 What is red-eye phenomenon? ...................................................................... 47 [ ] Macro and Landscape Photography.......................................... 48 Avoiding Camer
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Introduction 00_8CQ.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Introduction Using Setup “SET UP” Mode Functions.............................80 [BRIGHT CNTRL] Setting Brightness of the LCD Monitor ..................... 80 [INSERT DATE] Setting to Write the Date in the Image ........................ 81 [FORMAT] Formatting the Memory Card............................................... 82 [POWER SAVE] Saving Power by Turning Power Off Automatically .... 82 [MODE LOCK] Preserving the Mode Setting
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00_8CQ.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Introduction FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS DIGITAL STILL CAMERA CONTAX Tvs DIGITAL Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE FCC Statement 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) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Introduction 00_8CQ.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Make sure to read this page carefully. Introduction Caution and Warning Symbols These Operating Instructions feature the following caution and warning symbols to indicate items of special importance. Be sure to read the contents of these warnings carefully, and use the features correctly. This symbol indicates procedures which have a high likelihood of resulting in death or serious personal injury if not followed properly. DAN
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00_8CQ.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Make sure to read this page carefully. Introduction ● Interference may occur in recorded or played back images when the camera is used in areas subject to strong electromagnetic interference (e.g., near a television set or stereo speakers). ● Do not direct the camera lens directly toward the sun when shooting, since the CCD element may be damaged. ● Dropping the camera may cause damage to internal parts even though the camera may appear su
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Introduction 01_8CQ_Introduction2.fm Page 10 Friday, June 6, 2003 1:50 PM Make sure to read this page carefully. Introduction ● Battery performance will be reduced temporarily in low temperatures. If you are shooting in cold weather, keep the camera warm inside your jacket and take it out only when needed. Battery performance reduced by cold temperature will return to normal under normal temperature conditions. ● If the “+” and “–” poles of the battery a
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00_8CQ.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Introduction Functions of this Camera Shooting Playback DISP. MENU Connecting to a PC Saving images on Connect the camera to a PC using the hard disk drive the supplied USB cable. Depending or CD-R Sending images on the operating system, you need by e-mail to install the USB driver. In this case, install the USB driver first, then connect the camera to a PC. Otherwise, you cannot install the USB driver correctly. For details, refer
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Introduction 00_8CQ.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Introduction System Around the Camera E-mail E-mail Printer PC Notebook PC USB cable (supplied) Card reader Card adapter Digital camera Memory card (supplied) Finecam L3 Finecam L4 Printer Photo lab USB DIRECT-PRINT * This function is supported only by the EPSON PM- 860PT Printer. Note that the function is not supported by the other manufacturers and other models made by EPSON. * This printer is not available in some regi
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00_8CQ.book Page 13 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Introduction Names of Parts 1Mode select dial (page 16) 2Shutter release button (page 19) 3Speaker 4POWER button (page 16) 5Self-timer LED (red) (page 99) 6Light sensor 7Viewfinder 8Connector cover 9USB connector (page 31) 0Power supply input socket ALens/lens cover BFlash (page 45) CFront illumination(page 99) DCaution LED (red) (page 100) EStandby LED (green) (page 100) FViewfinder (page 43) GLCD monitor (page 96) HDirectional keypad (Up/
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Preparation of Camera 02_8CQ_Preparations.fm Page 14 Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:10 PM Preparation of Camera 1 Loading the Memory Card and Inserting the Battery Pack 1 Open the memory card door. Slide the memory card door and open it. 2 Insert the memory card. Clipped Make sure the label side is toward the LCD monitor edge side. Slide in the card until it stops with a secure click. ● Do not attach a seal, etc. on the memory card. If you do so, you may not be able to remove the memory card.
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02_8CQ_Preparations.fm Page 15 Wednesday, May 28, 2003 9:29 PM Preparation of Camera Removing the memory card Push the memory card once so that the card comes out. Then pull out the card. Write Protect Switch (SD Memory Cards only) SD Memory Cards are provided with a Write protect write protect switch. switch When this switch is moved downward, further recording on the card is disable and Slide down to lock. any images and data already on the card are protected. While the card is write-
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S E T Preparation of Camera U P 00_8CQ.book Page 16 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Preparation of Camera 2 Turning the Power ON Press the POWER button. ● The picture you take with this camera can be set as the startup screen. (page 89) ■ Battery indicator and replacing time Fully Half Remaining The camera cannot charged consumed power is low. be operated. Replace the Replace the battery battery pack pack. soon. 3 Setting the Date and Time If the camera has been left for a long time with
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00_8CQ.book Page 17 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Preparation of Camera 3 When the setting is completed, press the e button. SET UP(1/3) DISP. BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD DATE 2003.02.01 MENU INSERT DATE NO DATE FORMAT EXECUTE POWER SAVE 3MIN. Date and time must be set. When a picture is taken, the digital camera saves image data to the memory card with its date and time information. As shooting date and time are saved, it is practical to organize image data in an album, etc. on your PC. D
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S E T U P Basic Operations 00_8CQ.book Page 18 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Basic Operations (For First-time Digital Camera Users) Shoot imagesRView imagesRErase unwanted images These are the basic operations of a digital camera. Please learn how to use this digital camera by shooting some trial images first. In addition, try to enjoy the special functions for the digital camera. For example, process images using the PC or print the digital image. Taking a Picture (Shooting Still Images
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00_8CQ.book Page 19 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Basic Operations 3 Check the exposure and bring the camera into focus. Lightly depress the shutter release button halfway to set exposure and focus. Pressing the shutter release button halfway “Beep” down (page 20.) When exposure and the focus are properly set: The electronic beep is heard and the standby DISP. LED and focus mark come on. MENU When exposure and focus are not set: The standby LED and focus mark are flashing and no electro
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Basic Operations 00_8CQ.book Page 20 Wednesday, May 14, 2003 8:10 PM Basic Operations Holding the Camera Steady Use both hands to hold the camera. Relax your shoulders. Be careful that the lens, flash, light sensor and viewfinder are not covered by your hand or Hold your elbows close to fingers. your body. LED Displays after Shooting When the caution LED and card access LED flash after shooting, the messages to be noted are as follows: For the LED display, see page 99 Card Access LED
