K879PCM1DKX
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Precautions
QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery
To configure display language and clock settings
48BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image
Using Zoom
Using the Flash
Using the Self-timer
108 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation
Flipping the Display
Zooming the Display Image
Resizing an Image
Using World Time
Changing the Display Language
Changing the USB Port Protocol
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Formatting Built-inMemory
175USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM
Installing Software from the
CD-ROMon a Macintosh
•The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice
•The SD logo is a registered trademark
•Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc
■Copyright Restrictions
Features
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Precautions
■General Precautions
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■Test for proper operation before using the camera
■Data Error Precautions
■Operating conditions
■Condensation
■Lens
■Other
QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK START GUIDE
To configure display language and clock settings
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
1.Press the power button to turn on the camera
2.Press [] to select the language you want
3.Press [SET] to register the language setting
Use
3,4,5
3.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab
4.Use [] and [] to select “REC Mode”, and then press []
5.Use [] and [] to select “Snapshot”, and then press [SET]
Press [ ] (REC)
2, 3, 4
1.Press [] (PLAY)
2.Press [] ( )
3.Use [] and [] to display the image you want to delete
4.Use [] and [] to select “Delete”
GETTING READY
Camera
■Back
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G F E
■Bottom
USB Cradle
Monitor Screen Contents
■REC Modes
61 Flash mode indicator
(page 59)
2Focus mode indicator
8Quality (page 66)
(page 146)
0Shutter speed value (page 52)
AAperture value (page 52)
BISO sensitivity (page 100)
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
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Attaching the Strap
Power Requirements
■To remove the battery
1.Open the battery cover
2.Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow
3.Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera
To charge the battery
2.Turn off the camera
3.Set the camera onto
the USB cradle
4.After charging is complete, remove the camera from the USB cradle
’s power cord is connected securely to the power outlet and USB cradle
■Battery Life Guidelines
■Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer
If you do not need the flash while recording, select
■Low Battery Indicator
Note that you will not be able to record images while the
Power Supply Precautions
●PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
●BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
●USING THE BATTERY
■USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
Turning the Camera On and Off
Pressing
•If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off
Pressing the power button or
■To turn off the camera
Press the power button to turn off the camera
Configuring Power Saving Settings
Using the On-screenMenus
1. Press the power
button or [ ] (REC)
●Menu Screen Operations
4.Use [] and [] to select the feature whose setting you
want to configure, and then press []
•Instead of pressing [], you could also press [SET]
5.Use [] and [] to change the currently selected setting
6.Perform one of the following operations to apply the setting you configured
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings
To configure display language and clock settings
Example: December 24
7.Set the current date and the time
8.Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Specifying the Recording Mode
Aiming the Camera
Recording an Image
3. Compose the image on the monitor screen so
the main subject is within the focus frame
2.Change the “REC Mode” setting to “Snapshot”
4. Press the shutter button half
way to focus the image
●Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation
rest of the way down to record
■Recording Precautions
■About Auto Focus
■About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
Using the Optical Viewfinder
Optical Zoom
2.Compose the image, and then press the shutter button
Digital Zoom
3.Release the zoom button momentarily, and
4.Compose the image, and then press the shutter button
■To turn digital zoom on and off
1.In a REC mode, press [MENU]
2.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab
Using the Flash
2.Press [] () to select the flash mode
3.Record the image
Flash Unit Status
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Using Flash Assist
4.Use [] and [] to select “Auto”, and then press [SET]
■ Flash Precautions
Using the Self-timer
3.Use [] and [] to select “Self-timer”,and then press []
5. Record the image
Specifying Image Size
3.Use [] and [] to select “Size”, and then press []
Specifying Image Quality
3.Use [] and [] to select “Quality”, and then press []
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using Auto Focus
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Auto PF”, and
then press []
3.Use [] and][ to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET]
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto
Using the Macro Mode
Using Pan Focus
Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
1.Press []() to cycle through the focus mode settings until“ ” is shown
” is shown
as the focus mode indicator
2.While watching the
Using Focus Lock
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
4.Record the image
Adjusting White Balance
2.Select the “REC” tab, select “White
“REC” tab, select “White
Balance”, and then press []
3.Use [] and][ to select the setting y want, and then press [SET]
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually
2.Select a “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press []
3.Use [] and][ to select“Manual”
“Manual”
5.Press [SET]
Using the BESTSHOT Mode
1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “
BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 48)
2.Use [ ] and][ to select the sample sc you want, and then press [SET]
3.Record the image
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Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup
To delete a BESTSHOT user setup
2.Use [] and][ to display the user set want to delete
3.Press][( ) to delete the user setu
4.Use [] and][ to select“Delete”
“Delete”
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot)
2.Use [] and][ to select“Coupling Shot”, and then press [SET]
3.Align the focus frame on the monitor screen
with the subject you want on the left side of the image
4. Press the shutter button to record the left
side of the image
6.When everything is aligned correctly, record the right side of the image
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot)
1.Press [] (REC), and then select “BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 48)
2.Use [] and][ to select“Pre-shot”,and then press [SET]
After composing the final image (using the
Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)
■Setup Sample Images
To use Business Shot
4. Use [ ] and][ to select the candidate
you
want to correct
Using the Movie Mode
5.Use [] and][ to
1.Press [] (REC), and then select “Movie” as the recording mode (page 48)
Movie” as the recording mode (page 48)
3.When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory
2. Point the camera at the
subject and then press
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Recording Audio
Recording Your Voice
1. Press [ ] (REC), and
then select
Voice” as the
recording mode (page
48)
■Audio Recording Precautions
• Keep the microphone on the
front of the camera pointed
at the source
•Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers
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REC Mode Camera Settings
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO”, and then
press []
3.Use [] and][ to select the setting
you want
Specifying Color Saturation
Turning the On-screenGrid On and Off
Using Icon Help
Assigning Functions to the [] and]
Specifying Power On Default Settings
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU]
2. Use [] and][ to select“Memory”the tab
“Memory”
tab
3. Use [] and][ to select the item you
Resetting the Camera
PLAYBACK
Playing an Audio Snapshot
Flipping the Display
2.While holding down the shutter button, press [SET]
To return the image to its normal orientation, press any button other than
Zooming the Display Image
1.In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display the image you want
2.Press the zoom
button () to enlarge the image
3.Use [], [], [], and [] to shift the image up, down, left, or right
Resizing an Image
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]
2. Select the “PLAY”
“PLAY”
tab, select “Resize”
Cropping an Image
5. Use [ ],],[],[ and] [to move the
cropping boundary up, down, left, o
until the area of the image you wan
is within the boundary
Playing a Movie
1. In the PLAY mode
press [] and [] to
scroll through images
until the movie you
Displaying the 9-imageView
1.In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ()
2. Use [], [], [], and
[] to move the
selection boundary to
the image you want
Pressing [] while the
2.Use [],],[],[ and] [to
move the
Playing a Slideshow
selection boundary to
the date whose image
4.Use [] and][ to select“Start”, and then press [SET]
5.To stop the slideshow, press [SET]
Using the Photo Stand Feature
Rotating the Display Image
Using Image Roulette
While the camera is turned off, hold down
2.Press [] or [] to restart the Image Roulette operation
To turn off Image Roulette, press
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
the audio of an audio snapshot (one with a icon on it)
tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press []
4.Press the shutter button to start a recording
5.Recording stops after about 30 seco when you press the shutter button
To re-recordaudio
Playing Back a Voice Recording File
1.In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display
the voice recording file (a file with on it) you want to play
DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File
DELETING FILES
Deleting All Files
1.In the PLAY mode, press []( )
2.Use [] and][ to select“All Files Delete”, and then press [SET]
“All Files Delete”, and then press [SET]
FILE MANAGEMENT
Memory Folders and Files
Protecting Files
To protect all files in memory
Using the FAVORITE Folder
After copying all of the files you want, use
and [] to select
“Cancel”, and then press
[SET] to exit
Use [] and][ to select
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
To delete a file from the FAVORITE
To delete all files from the FAVORITE
folder
OTHER SETTINGS
OTHER SETTINGS
To set the volume level
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen
1. Press [MENU]
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and
Configuring Power Down Image Settings
3.Change the name of the file to one of the following
Using the Alarm
5.Press [DISP]
7.After all the settings are the way you want, press [SET]
Setting the Clock
To select your Home Time zone
2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press []
3.Use [ ] and][ to select“Home”, and then press []
“Home”, and then press
To set the current time and date
Using World Time
To display the World Time screen
3.Use [] and][ to select“World”
“World”
4.Press [SET] to exit the setting screen
Changing the Display Language
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”
want,and then press []
Changing the USB Port Protocol
2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press []
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions
2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “REC/PLAY”
Formatting Built-inMemory
1.Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera
3.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and then press []
4.Use [] and][ to select“Format”, and then
“Format”, and then
USING A MEMORY CARD
USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card
To insert a memory card into the camera
To remove a memory card from the camera
Formatting a Memory Card
✓✎✳❅●❅❃▼ ▼❈❅“Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and then press []
4.Use [] and][ to select“Format”, and then press [SET]
“Format”, and then press [SET]
Copying Files
To copy a specific file from a memory
card to built-inmemory
PRINTING IMAGES
PRINTING IMAGES
■Printing with a Computer
Windows Users
Macintosh Users
DPOF
To configure print settings for a single image
To configure print settings for all images
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT
Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press
5.Set the camera on the USB cradle
6.Turn on the printer
7.Load paper for printing the images into the printer
8.Press the USB
cradle ’s [USB] button
11.Use [] and][ to
specify the print option you want
On the camera
] and [] to select
After you are finished printing, press the USB cradle
PRINT Image Matching
Images include PRINT Image Matching
Exif Print
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Set the bundled
3.On the menu screen that appears, click
“English”
4.Click [USB driver] and then [Install]
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’s USB port
Press the camera
9.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press []
10.Use [] and][ to select“Mass Storage (USB
“Mass Storage (USB
13.Press the USB cradle ’s [USB] button
’s [USB] button
14.On your computer, double-click“My Computer”
•If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then [My Computer]
15.Double-click “Removable Disk”
■Windows 98, 2000, Me
■Windows XP
■ Windows Me/98/XP Users
■Windows 2000 Users
■USB Connection Precautions
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer
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4.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press []
5.Use [] and][ to select“Mass Storage (USB
6.Turn off the camera
7.Place the camera onto the USB cradle
8.Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button
9. Your Macintosh will see the camera ’s file
’s file
memory as a drive
11.Double-clickthe file that contains the image you want to view
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer
Using a Computer with a Built-inSD Memory Card Slot
Using a Computer with a Built-inPC Card Slot
Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer
DCF Protocol
Memory Folder Structure
■Folder and File Contents
Image Files Supported by the Camera
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Creating an album
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
✒✎✳❅●❅❃▼ ▼❈❅“PLAY” tab, select “Create
Album”, and then press []
3.Use [] and][ to select“Create”, and then
“Create”, and then
Selecting an Album Layout
■Background Color
■Album Type
There are two album types: “Normal” and “Index/Info”
■Image Use
■Auto Album Creation On/Off
Viewing Album Files
•The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen
Saving an Album
To delete an album
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM
Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh)
Photohands (for Windows)
DirectX (for Windows)
Adobe Reader (for Windows)
Computer System Requirements
Installing Software from the CD-ROMin Windows
Getting Started
“Read me”
File
Installing an Application
User Registration
✑✎✯❐❅■ ▼❈❅ ❆❏●❄❅❒ ■❁❍❅❄“Photo Loader”
“Photo Loader”
2.Open the folder named “English”, and then open the file named “Important”
3.Open the folder named “Installer”, and then open the file named “readme”
4.Follow the instructions in the “readme” file to install Photo Loader
■ ✴❏ ❖❉❅◗ ▼❈❅ ✰❈❏▼❏ ✬❏❁❄❅❒’s ◆▲❅❒guide
2.Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder
3.Open “PhotoLoader_english”
APPENDIX
APPENDIX
●Memory Tab Menu
●Set Up Tab Menu
■PLAY Mode
●PLAY Tab Menu
Indicator Lamp Reference
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■USB Cradle Indicator Lamps
Troubleshooting Guide
Page
Page
If you have problems installing the USB driver
Display Messages
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Specifications
■Camera Functions
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■Power Requirements
■Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40)
■USB Cradle (CA-24)
■Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C51G)
■Special AC Adaptor (Plug-inType) (AD-C51J)