Casio K823PCM1DMX Features

INTRODUCTION

Features

•6 million effective pixels

CCD provides 6.37 million total pixels of very high- resolution that produces crisp, clear, prints and display images.

•2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen

•Long battery life

The camera’s low-power design combines with a large- capacity battery to provide more recording and playback between charges.

•16X seamless zoom (page 62)

4X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom

•9.2MB Flash memory

Images can be recorded without using a memory card.

•High-speed, high-precision Auto Focus

A phase differentical sensor combines with contrast Auto Focus for faster focusing.

•Three continuous shutter modes (page 91)

In addition to normal continuous shutter operation that can continually record shots as long as memory is available, you can also use high-speed continuous shutter and stop-action continuous shutter, which records a series of shots in a single image.

•Four auto bracketing modes (page 95)

Configurable variables can be set up to record multiple versions of an image altering the exposure, white balance, or focus distance setting. Non-configurable variables create multiple versions of the same image using various filters and other settings.

•Ex Finder view (page 29)

The Ex Finder view provides you with a wealth of information on the monitor screen as you compose your images.

•Ex Menu (page 127)

Short-cut menu access to four frequently-used settings.

•Multi Auto Focus (page 75)

When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven different points and automatically selects the best one. This makes it possible to avoid erroneous focusing on the background, and ensure proper focus for a wide range of image types.

•Movable Auto Focus (AF) Area (page 75)

You can move the focus area to the location you want.

•Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia Cards) for memory expansion (page 182)

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Contents

K823PCM1DMX INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Contents INTRODUCTION Features Precautions QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery 54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image Previewing the Last Image Recorded Orientation Sensor Using Zoom Previewing Images Recorded with High Speed Continuous Shutter or Auto Bracketing Using the BESTSHOT Mode Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) 138 PLAYBACK Basic Playback Operation Zooming the Display Image Resizing an Image Cropping an Image Configuring Power Down Image Settings Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Using the Alarm Setting the Clock Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer Memory Data 213USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Album Feature •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 •Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated •The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Features Page Page Precautions General Precautions Page Test for proper operation before using the camera Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation Lens and Phase Differential Sensor Other QUICK START GUIDE Page 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 Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button (Snapshot Mode) Align the mode dial with To record an image To view a recorded image To delete an image GETTING READY GETTING READY General Guide Camera ■Front 1 A ■Back F G H P ON G T ■Bottom Focus mode indicator Flash mode indicator Monitor Screen Contents 3 White balance indicator 5 Self-timer/Remote 7Metering mode indicator 8Image size 9Memory Capacity 0Image quality AMemory indicator ■Exposure Panel 1Aperture value Use this item to adjust the aperture • Applicable Modes: A Mode (aperture priority AE), M Mode (manual ■ Ex Finder View 1 PLAY mode file type 2 Image protection indicator 3 Folder number/File number 4 Quality 6Image size Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Indicators on (page 26) Ex Finder view on (page 29) Indicators off Monitor screen off ■Histogram Indicator Lamps Attaching the Strap Power Requirements Using the Rapid Charger Unit ■Rapid Charger Unit General Guide ■Attaching the Battery to the Rapid Charger Unit ■To charge the battery 2.Plug the charger unit into a household power outlet 3.The [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete To load the battery To remove the battery 1.Open the battery compartment cover 2.Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow 3.Release the stopper and pull the battery from the camera ■If the camera works normally ■If the camera does not work normally ■Battery Life Guidelines ■Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer ■Low Battery Indicator Note that you will not be able to record images while the Power Supply Precautions ■Battery Handling Precautions ●SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Page ●PRECAUTIONS DURING USE ●BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS ●USING THE BATTERY Using AC Power 1.Connect the AC power cord to the AC adaptor Open the camera 3.Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet ■AC Adaptor Precautions Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings 1. Turn on the camera 2. Press [MENU] 3. Use [ ] and][ to select“SettheUp” tab ●See page 48 for information about how to use menus Using the On-screenMenus 1.Turn on the camera and then align the mode dial with 2.Press [MENU] ●Menu Screen Operations Page Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings To configure display language and clock settings 6.Use [] and [] to change the date format setting, and then press [SET] 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 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image 2. Align the mode dial with (Snapshot Mode) 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera 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 Previewing the Last Image Recorded 1. Press [PREVIEW] to display the last image recorded 1.In the REC mode, press [PREVIEW] to display the last image you recorded 2.Press [EX ] In response to the confirmation message that appears, use Orientation Sensor 20° Using the Optical Viewfinder Using Zoom Optical Zoom 1.In the REC mode, shift the zoom controller to change the zoom factor 2.Compose the image, and then press the shutter button Digital Zoom 1.In the REC mode, press [MENU] 2.Use [] and [] to select the “REC” tab 3.Use [] and [] to select “Digital Zoom”, and then press [] 4.Use [] and [] to select “On”, and then press [SET] Using the Flash 2.Press [ ] to select the flash mode 3.Record the image ■About Red-eyeReduction Flash Unit Status * Red operation lamp Changing the Flash Intensity Setting 3.Use [] and [] to select “Flash Intensity”, and then press [] 4.Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET] Flash Precautions Using the Self-timer 1. In the REC mode, use ] to cycle through the available self-timer modes 2. Record the image Specifying Image Size and Quality To specify the image size 3.Use [] and [] to select “Size”, and then press [] To specify image quality 3.Use [] and [] to select “Quality”, and then press [] Page OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) 1.Keep pressing [] until there is no focus mode indicator on the display 3.Press the shutter button the rest of the way to record the image ■Specifying the Auto Focus Area 2.On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and [] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET] Using the Macro Mode 1.Keep pressing [] until the focus mode indicator shows “” 2.Record the image Using the Infinity Mode 1.Keep pressing [] until the focus mode indicator shows “ ” Using Manual Focus 1. Keep pressing [] until the focus mode indicator shows “MF” 2.While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [] and [] to focus 3.Press the shutter button to record the image Using Pan Focus 1.Enter the Movie Mode (page 111) Using Focus Lock 2.Keeping the shutter button half way down, re-composethe image as you like Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) 2.Select the “REC” tab select “EV Shift”, and then press [] 4.Record the image Adjusting White Balance 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and [] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET] Adjusting White Balance Manually 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and [] to select “Manual” 5.Press [SET] Specifying the Exposure Mode • Available Aperture Settings You can use the mode dial to select the exposure mode A Mode : Aperture Priority AE S Mode : Shutter Speed Priority AE 3.Press the shutter button half way When the image is focused, press the shutter button all the way down to record Using Shutter Speed Priority AE 1.Align the mode dial with “S” (Shutter Speed Priority) Setting Exposure Settings Manually 1.Align the mode dial with “M” (Manual) Use [] and [] to select “F *.*”, and then use [] and [] to change the aperture value setting Using Manual Assist On-screenGuidance In the A mode, you can use In the S mode, you can use In the M mode, you can use Exposure Mode Recording Precautions Using Auto Exposure Lock (AE Lock) —To setup exposure prior to using the flash for recording 2.Press [AE-L] Using a Continuous Shutter Mode Using the Normal Speed Continuous Shutter Mode 1.In the REC mode press [BKT] 2.Use [] and [] to select “”, and then press [SET] Using the High Speed Continuous Shutter Mode 1.In the REC mode, press [BKT] 2.Use [] and [] to select “H”, and then press [SET] 25-shotStop Action Images (Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode) 3.Press the shutter button once to record Continuous Shutter Precautions Using Auto Bracketing ■Configurable Auto Bracketing Variables There are three configurable auto bracketing variables •Exposure •White Balance Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure Selected as the Variable (AE Bracketing) 1.In the REC mode press [ BKT] 2.Use [ ] and][ to select“AEB”, and then press [] “AEB”, and then press Using Auto Bracketing with White 4. Use [ ] and][ to specify the shift ra Balance as the Variable (WB Bracketing) 5.When the settings are the way you w 6. Press the shutter button to record Using Auto Bracketing with the Focus Distance as the Variable (Focus Bracketing) select“AFB”, and ] and][ to select “Multi”, and then press Using Auto Bracketing with Non 3.Use [] and][ to select the non Auto Bracketing Precautions 1.After recording the images, press [PREVIEW] 3.Use [] and [] to scroll between images 1.After recording the images, press [PREVIEW] to display the preview screen 3.Use [] and [] to select the delete operation you want 4.After the setting is the way you want, press [SET] Using the BESTSHOT Mode ■Example Sample Scene 1.Align the mode dial with 2.Use [] and [] to select the sample scene you want, and then press [SET] Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 1. Align the mode dial with 2.Use [ ] and][ to display“Register “Register User Scene” 5.Use [] and][ to select“Save”, and then press [SET] ■To delete a BESTSHOT user setup 2.Use [] and [] to display the user setup you want to delete 3.Press [EX ] to delete the user setup Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) 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) 2.Use [] and][ to select“Pre-shot”,and then press [SET] 3.Freeze the background on the monitor screen Next, align the focus frame with the subject, composing the subject with the on the monitor screen Using the Movie Mode 1. Align the mode dial with 2. Point the camera at the subject and then 3.When movie recording is complete, the movie file is stored in file memory Recording Audio Adding Audio to a Snapshot You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and][ to select“On” and then 5.Press the shutter button to start audio recording 6.Recording stops after about 30 seconds or when you press the shutter button Recording Your Voice The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice 2.Press the shutter button to start voice recording ■Audio Recording Precautions 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 and then press [SET] Selecting the Auto Focus (AF) Mode Use the following procedure to change the AF mode • Use of Continuous AF performs focus non-stop,so • Be sure to use Contrast AF whenever you have a telephoto conversion, wide angle conversion, or Selecting the Metering Mode 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Metering”, and then press [] Using the Filter Function 2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Filter”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and][ to select the setting y want, and then press [SET] Specifying Outline Sharpness Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image outlines Specifying Contrast Turning the On-screenGrid On and Off Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you between the light areas and dark areas of the image you Turning Image Review On and Off Assigning Functionsto]andthe] Keys 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and you •The initial default setting is “EV Shift” Specifying Power On Default Settings 2.Use [ ] and][ to select“Memory”the tab “Memory” tab 3.Use [] and][ to select the item you change, and then press] 4.Use [] and][ to select the setting y want, and then press [SET] Resetting the Camera 2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and][ to select“Reset”, and then press [SET] “Reset”, and then press [SET] Using the Shortcut Menu 1.In the REC mode, press [EX ] After configuring the settings you want, press [SET] to exit the shortcut menu Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording 1SignalUemitter 2 ShutterUbutton 3 ZoomUbutton 4 SETUbutton Before Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording 1.In the REC mode, use [] to select the card remote controller mode you want to use 3.Slide the battery holder back into the remote controller Using the Card Remote Controller Page Using an External Flash External Flash Unit Requirements Attaching an External Flash Unit ’s sync cable to the camera’s external flash sync terminal 2.Turn on camera power and make the required camera settings Page Using a Conversion Lens or Filter Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-upLens 1.Turn off the camera, and then remove the lens ring installed on its lens 3.Install a conversion lens or close-uplens on the camera Installing a conversion lens or ■Conversion Lens and Close-upLens Precautions ■Optical Zoom Precautions Installing a Filter PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Playing an Audio Snapshot 1.In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] until the image you want is displayed 2.Press [SET] Zooming the Display Image 1.In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display the image you want 2.Shift the zoom controller towards to enlarge the image 3.Use [], [], [], and [] to shift the image up, down, left, or right Resizing an Image Cropping an Image 2.Press [MENU] 3.Select the“PLAY” tab, select “Trimming”, and then press [] Press [SET] to extract the part of the image enclosed in the cropping boundary Checking the Focus of a Recorded Image 2.Press [PREVIEW] 3.Use [], [], [], and [] to scroll the image on the monitor screen 4.To return the image to its normal size, press [PREVIEW] 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, shift the zoom controller towards 2.Use [], [], [], and [] to move the Pressing any button besides Selecting a Specific Image in the 9- image View 1.Display the 9-imageview 2. Use [], [], [], and [] to move the selection boundary Playing a Slide Show 3.Configure the slideshow settings 4.Use [] and][ to select“Start”, and then press [SET] 5.To stop Slide Show, press [SET] To specify the slideshow images 1. Use [] and][ to select“Images”, and then 1. Select “One image”, and then press [] 2.Use [] and][ to select the setting you 2.Use [] and][ to scroll through the To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval 1. Use [] and][ to select“Time” “Time” 1. Use [ ] and][ to select“Interval” Rotating the Display Image Using Image Roulette While the camera is turned off, hold down 2.Press [] or [] to restart the Image Roulette operation Adding Audio to a Snapshot an audio image (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 1. In the PLAY mode, use [] and][ to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-recordis displayed Playing Back a Voice Recording File 1.In the PLAY mode, use [] and [] to display the voice file (a file with on it) you want to play Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen 2.Turn on the TV and select its video input mode Selecting the Video Input System 1.In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press [MENU] 2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Video Out”, and then press [] DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File DELETING FILES Deleting All Files 2.Use [ ] and][ to select“All Files Delete”, and then press [SET] 3. Use [] and][ to select“Yes” “Yes” FILE MANAGEMENT Protecting Files 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 2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and][ to select“Show”, and then “Show”, and then 4. Use [ ] (forward) and To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU] 4.Press [EX ] 6.Use [] and][ to select“Delete”, and then To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 3.Use [] and][ to select“Show”, and then press [SET] “Show”, and then press [SET] 5.Use [] and][ to select“All Files Delete”, and then press [SET] OTHER SETTINGS Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen Configuring Power Down Image Settings 3.Change the name of the file to one of the following Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 161) ▲❏❍❅▼❈❉■❇ ❅●▲❅✌ ❏❒ ❄❅●❅▼❅ ▼❈❅ ❃◆❒❒❅■▼ ❐❏◗❅❒ [MENU] 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.”, and 3.Use [] and][ to change the setting Using the Alarm 5. Press [DISP] 6. Use [ ] and][ to select the scene you to appear at the alarm time, and th [SET] Setting the Clock 4. Use [] and][ to select“City”, and then To set the current time and dat 2.Select the“Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and Using World Time To configure World Time settings 1.In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU] Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press “World”, and then press “City”, and then press To configure summer time (DST) After the setting is the way you want, press settings [SET] • This displays the current time in accordance with Changing the USB Port Protocol Formatting Built-inMemory 4.Use [] and][ to select“Format”, and then press [SET] 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 2.Pull the memory card out of the slot Formatting a Memory Card 1.Load the memory card into the camera 2.Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC mode or PLAY mode and press [MENU] 4.Use [] and][ to select“Format”, and then “Format”, and then Memory Card Precautions Copying Files To copy a file from a memory card to built-inmemory Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in memory to a memory card” PRINTING IMAGES PRINTING IMAGES Macintosh Users DPOF ■DPOF Settings File Name, number of copies, date To configure print settings for a single image 2.Select the “PLAY” tab select “DPOF”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and][ to select“Select images”, and then press [] “Select images”, and then press To configure print settings for all images 2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and][ to select“All images”, and then press [] “All images”, and then press 4.Use [] and][ to specify the number of copies To print a single image Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press 4.Connect the optionally available AC adaptor to the camera 6.Load paper for printing the images into the printer 7.Turn on the printer 8.On the print menu, use [ ] and][ to select“1 Image”, and then press [SET] “1 Image”, and then press [SET] 9.On the camera’s monitor screen, use [] and [] to select“Print”, and then press [SET] To print a group of images Perform steps 1 through 7 of the procedure under “To print a single image” on page 4.On the camera’s monitor screen, use [] and Printing Precautions 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] Page 7.Turn on the camera 8.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [] 9.Use [] and][ to select“Mass Storage (USB “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”,and then press [SET] 11.On your computer, double-click“My Computer” 12.Double-click “Removable Disk” 13.Double-clickthe “Dcim” folder “Dcim” folder 14.Double-clickthe folder that contains the image you want ■ Windows Me/98/XP Users ■Windows 2000 Users Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer 2.Turn on the camera 3.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [] 4.Use [] and][ to select“Mass Storage (USB 6. Your Macintosh will see the camera ’s file ’s file memory as a drive 8.Double-clickthe file that contains the image you want to view 9.To copy all the files in file memory to your 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 Memory Data DCF Protocol Memory Directory Structure ■Directory Structure ■Folder and File Contents Image Files Supported by the Camera Built-inMemory and Memory Card Precautions USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, and then press [] 3.Use [] and][ to select“Create”, and then “Create”, and then Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create 3.Use [] and][ to select“Set Up”, and then “Set Up”, and then ■Background Color ■Album Type There are two album types: “Normal” and “Index/Info” ■Image Use ■Auto Album Creation On/Off Viewing Album Files 2. Open the built-inmemory “ALBUM” folder or “ALBUM” folder or 3. Use your computer’s Web browser to open •The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen 5.After you are finished viewing the album, exit your Web browser application Saving an Album Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh) Photohands (for Windows) DirectX (for Windows) Acrobat Reader (for Windows) Computer System Requirements Windows Macintosh Installing Software from the CD-ROMin Windows Getting Started Selecting a Language 1.On the menu screen, click the tab for the language you want Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” “Read me” Installing an Application 1.Click the “Install” button for the application you want to install 2.Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen 1.In the “Manual” area, click the name of the manual you want to read User Registration 1.Click the “Register” button 2.After registering, terminate your connection to the Internet Exiting the Menu Application 1. On the menu screen, click “Exit” to exit the menu ✑✎✯❐❅■ ▼❈❅ ❆❏●❄❅❒ ■❁❍❅❄“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 Page Rapid Charger Unit Troubleshooting Guide Page Page Page ■If you have problems installing the USB driver Display Messages Specifications ■Camera Functions Page Page ■Power Requirements ■Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) ■Special battery charger unit (BC-30L) :Inlet Type ■Special battery charger unit (BC-30L) : Plug-inType