Recording an Image, Using Zoom, Using the Flash | Casio K855PCM1DMX

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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Casio K855PCM1DMX Recording an Image, Using Zoom, Using the Flash, Using the Self-timer Specifying Image Size and Quality

Contents

EX-Z3 Introduction Unpacking Contents Using Zoom Using the FlashUsing the Self-timer Specifying Image Size and Quality Selecting the Focus Mode Setting the Clock 112 Using World Time 114Displaying the Calendar Screen Rotating the Display Image Using a Memory Card 119 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer 124Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer 129 Using the Album Feature 139 Indicator Lamp Reference 156 Troubleshooting Guide 159154 163 Copyright Restrictions Features Introduction General Precautions Precautions Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation Lens 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 charge To configure display language and clock settings 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 To record an image To view a recorded imageSee page 43 for details See page 80 for details Press SET to delete the image To delete an imageSee page 94 for details About This Manual TerminologyButton Operations On-screen Text Camera General GuideFront Back USB Cradle Bottom REC mode Monitor Screen Contents Play mode Digital zoom indicator Shutter speed value Changing 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 battery Turn off the camera Set the camera onto the USB cradle Getting Ready If the camera works normally Battery Life GuidelinesIf the camera does not work normally Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer Low Battery Indicator Power Supply Precautions Battery Handling Precautions Precautions During USE USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions Getting Ready Battery Storage Precautions Turning 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 on Using the On-screen Menus Use and to change the currently selected setting Instead of pressing , you could also press SET Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings To configure display language and clock settings Set the current date and the time Example October 23 Getting 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 not Recording Precautions About the REC Mode Monitor Screen About Auto Focus Using the Optical Viewfinder Using Zoom Optical ZoomREC mode, press the zoom button to Change the zoom factor Digital Zoom Using the Flash Flash modeREC mode, press Menu Press To select Each press Cycles through the flash About Red-eye Reduction Record the image Flash Unit Status Red operation lamp Using the Self-timer Selecting Off in disables the self-timer Record the image To specify the image size Specifying Image Size and Quality To specify image quality