Casio K855PCM1DMX manual Recording an Image, Using Zoom, Using the Flash, Selecting the Focus Mode

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INTRODUCTION

43BASIC IMAGE RECORDING

Recording an Image

43

Recording Precautions

45

About Auto Focus

46

About the REC Mode Monitor Screen

46

Using the Optical Viewfinder

47

Using Zoom

48

Optical Zoom

48

Digital Zoom

49

Using the Flash

50

Flash Unit Status

52

Flash Precautions

52

Using the Self-timer

53

Specifying Image Size and Quality

55

To specify the image size

55

To specify image quality

56

57OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS

Selecting the Focus Mode

57

Using Auto Focus

57

Using the Macro Mode

58

Using the Infinity Mode

59

Using Manual Focus

59

Using Focus Lock

60

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

61

Adjusting White Balance

63

Adjusting White Balance Manually

64

Using the Best Shot Mode

65

Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup

66

Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image

 

(Coupling Shot)

69

Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background

 

Image (Pre-shot)

71

Using the Movie Mode

73

Using the Histogram

75

REC Mode Camera Settings

76

Specifying ISO Sensitivity

76

Turning Image Review On and Off

77

Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys

77

Specifying Power On Default Settings

78

Resetting the Camera

79

80 PLAYBACK

 

Basic Playback Operation

80

Flipping the Display

81

Zooming the Display Image

82

Resizing an Image

83

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Contents EX-Z3 Introduction UnpackingContents Using Zoom Using the FlashUsing the Self-timer Specifying Image Size and Quality Selecting the Focus ModeSetting the Clock 112 Using World Time 114Displaying the Calendar Screen Rotating the Display ImageUsing a Memory Card 119 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer 124Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer 129 Using the Album Feature 139Indicator Lamp Reference 156 Troubleshooting Guide 159154 163Copyright Restrictions Features Introduction General Precautions PrecautionsData Error Precautions Operating conditions CondensationLens LED BacklightOther First, charge the battery Load the batteryPlace the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery It takes about two hours to achieve a full chargeTo configure display language and clock settings 4, 5, 6, 7, 8To record an image To view a recorded imageSee page 43 for details See page 80 for detailsPress SET to delete the image To delete an imageSee page 94 for details About This Manual TerminologyButton Operations On-screen TextCamera General GuideFront BackUSB Cradle BottomREC mode Monitor Screen ContentsPlay mode Digital zoom indicator Shutter speed valueChanging the Contents of the Monitor Screen Power Requirements To load the batteryAttaching the Strap Stopper Arrow marks NP-20 To remove the battery To charge the batteryRelease the stopper and pull the battery from the camera Take care so you do not drop the batteryTurn off the camera Set the camera onto the USB cradleGetting Ready If the camera works normally Battery Life GuidelinesIf the camera does not work normally Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer Low Battery IndicatorPower Supply Precautions Battery Handling PrecautionsPrecautions During USE USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Getting Ready Battery Storage PrecautionsTurning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings Amount of time in the REC modePerforming any button operation causes Monitor screen to turn back onUsing the On-screen Menus Use and to change the currently selected setting Instead of pressing , you could also press SETConfiguring Display Language and Clock Settings To configure display language and clock settings Set the current date and the time Example October 23Getting Ready Align the mode selector with REC Press the power button to turn on the cameraRecording an Image Press the shutter release button half way to focus the image Make sure you are notRecording Precautions About the REC Mode Monitor Screen About Auto FocusUsing the Optical Viewfinder Using Zoom Optical ZoomREC mode, press the zoom button to Change the zoom factorDigital Zoom Using the Flash Flash modeREC mode, press Menu Press To select Each press Cycles through the flashAbout Red-eye Reduction Record the imageFlash Unit Status Red operation lampUsing the Self-timer Selecting Off in disables the self-timerRecord the image To specify the image size Specifying Image Size and QualityTo specify image quality