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
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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 and Phase Differential Sensor
Other
QUICK START GUIDE
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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
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■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
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●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
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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 []
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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
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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
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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)
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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]
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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
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“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
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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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Rapid Charger Unit
Troubleshooting Guide
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■If you have problems installing the USB driver
Display Messages
Specifications
■Camera Functions
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■Power Requirements
■Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40)
■Special battery charger unit (BC-30L) :Inlet Type
■Special battery charger unit (BC-30L) : Plug-inType
(Daylight) / 
(Cloudy) / 
(Shade) / 
(Tungsten) /
(Fluorescent 1) / 
(Fluorescent 2) / 
(Flash) / Manual