Casio E MULTI PJ CAMERA Multifunctional Camera... User manual

E
MULTI PJ CAMERA
Multifunctional Camera System
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO
Product.
• Before trying to use this camera, be sure to
carefully read “Safety Precautions” in the
MULTI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera
System YC-400 User’s Guide.
• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for
future reference.
Camera User’s Guide

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INTRODUCTION
About This Manual
This manual covers the stand-alone operation of the digital camera that is part of the CASIO MULTI PJ CAMERA/
Multifunctional Camera System.

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Contents
2INTRODUCTION
About This Manual ....................................................... 2
Document Camera Features ....................................... 9
Digital Camera Features .............................................. 9
Precautions ................................................................ 12
Test for proper operation before using the camera! 12
Data Error Precautions 12
Operating conditions 13
Condensation 13
Lens 14
Other 14
15 GETTING READY
About This Manual ..................................................... 15
General Guide ............................................................ 16
Camera 16
USB Cradle 17
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 18
REC mode 18
PLAY mode 20
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen 21
Indicator Lamps .......................................................... 21
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 22
Power Requirements ................................................. 22
To load the battery 22
To remove the battery 24
To charge the battery 24
Power Supply Precautions 29
Turning the Camera On and Off 32
Configuring Power Saving Settings 33
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 34
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 37
To configure display language and clock settings 38
40 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 40
Aiming the Camera 40
Recording an Image 41
Recording Precautions 43
About Auto Focus 44
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 44
Using the Optical Viewfinder ...................................... 45
Using Zoom ................................................................ 46
Optical Zoom 46
Digital Zoom 47
Using the Flash .......................................................... 48
Flash Unit Status 50
Flash Precautions 50
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 51

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Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 53
To specify the image size 53
To specify image quality 54
55 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 55
Using Auto Focus 55
Using the Macro Mode 57
Using the Pan Focus Mode 57
Using the Infinity Mode 58
Using Manual Focus 58
Using Focus Lock 59
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 60
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 62
Adjusting White Balance Manually 63
Recalling Setups for Recording Documents and
Panels in the Business Shot Mode ............................ 64
To enter the Business Shot mode 65
Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 65
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup 67
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image
(Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 69
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background
Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 71
Recording Audio ......................................................... 73
Adding Audio to a Snapshot 73
Recording Your Voice 74
Using the Histogram .................................................. 76
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 77
Specifying ISO Sensitivity 78
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off 79
Turning Image Review On and Off 79
Assigning Functions to the [] and [] Keys 80
Specifying Power On Default Settings 81
Resetting the Camera 83
84 PLAYBACK
Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 84
Playing an Audio Snapshot 85
Flipping the Display .................................................... 86
Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 87
Using Auto Trapezoid Correction in
the Business Shot Mode ............................................ 88
Manual Trapezoid Correction ..................................... 89
Saving the Corrected Version of an Image ............... 90
Resizing an Image ..................................................... 91
Cropping an Image ..................................................... 93
Displaying the 9-image View ..................................... 94
Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 95
Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 96

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PRINT Image Matching II .............................................. 114
Exif Print .................................................................... 114
Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ...................................... 115
Using the FAVORITE Folder .....................................117
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder 117
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder 118
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder 119
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 120
121 OTHER SETTINGS
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 121
To configure sound settings 121
To set the volume level 122
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 122
Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 123
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 125
Using the Alarm ........................................................ 126
To set an alarm 126
Stopping the Alarm 127
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 127
To select your Home Time zone 127
To set the current time and date 128
Changing the Date Format 129
Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 97
To specify the slideshow images 98
To specify the slideshow time 99
To set the slideshow interval 100
Using the Photo Stand Feature 100
Rotating the Display Image ...................................... 101
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 102
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 103
To re-record audio 104
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 105
107 DELETING FILES
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 107
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 108
109 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ..................................................................... 109
Memory Folders and Files 109
Protecting Files ......................................................... 110
To protect a single file 110
To protect all files in memory 111
DPOF ......................................................................... 111
To configure print settings for a single image 112
To configure print settings for all images 113

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Using World Time ..................................................... 129
To display the World Time screen 129
To configure World Time settings 130
To configure summer time (DST) settings 131
Changing the Display Language ............................. 132
Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 132
134 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 135
To insert a memory card into the camera 135
To remove a memory card from the camera 136
Formatting a Memory Card 136
Memory Card Precautions 137
Copying Files ........................................................... 138
To copy all the files in built-in memory to
a memory card 138
To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 139
140 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
Using the USB Cable to Connect to a Computer for
Image Transfer ......................................................... 140
USB Connection Precautions 145
Operations You Can Perform from
Your Computer ......................................................... 145
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer .................................................................. 146
Memory Data ............................................................ 147
DCF Protocol 147
Memory Directory Structure 147
Image Files Supported by the Camera 149
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions 149
150 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 150
Creating an album 150
Selecting an Album Layout 151
Configuring Detailed Album Settings 152
Viewing Album Files 154
Saving an Album 157
Installing the Software from the CASIO CD-ROM .... 157
About the bundled CASIO CD-ROM 157
Computer System Requirements 158

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Installing Software from the CASIO CD-ROM in
Windows ................................................................... 158
Getting Started 159
Selecting a Language 159
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me”File 159
Installing an Application 160
Exiting the Menu Application 160
161 APPENDIX
Menu Reference ....................................................... 161
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 163
REC mode 164
PLAY mode 165
USB Cradle Indicator Lamps 165
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 166
Display Messages 169
Specifications ........................................................... 170
Main Specifications 170

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IMPORTANT!
•The contents of this manual are subject to change
without notice.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this manual.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of this camera.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or
Photohands.
•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or
battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important
data on other media to protect against its loss.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).
• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated.
• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix
Technologies Ltd. software.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
• Photo Loader, Photohands and PJ Camera Software
are the property of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Except as stipulated above, all copyrights and other
related rights to these applications revert to CASIO
COMPUTER CO., LTD.
■Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files, and audio files
violates copyright laws and international contracts.
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet
without permission of the copyright holder, whether for
profit or for free, violates copyright laws and international
contracts.

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Document Camera Features
•Business Shot Mode
Record images of documents (A4 size), business cards,
display panels, whiteboard contents, and more with the
touch of a button. Recorded images can then be
incorporated into presentations.
•Auto Trapezoid Correction
In the Business Shot Mode, auto trapezoid correction
automatically corrects distortion of an image caused
when the camera is at an angle to the subject when you
record it.
•Trapezoid Correction
In other modes, you can perform manual trapezoid
correction. You can save the corrected image to a
separate file from the original image.
Digital Camera Features
•4.0 million Effective Pixels
A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 4.0 million
effective pixels (4.23 million total pixels) for images that
print beautifully.
•2.0-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
•12X seamless zoom
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
•10MB Flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
•Multi Auto Focus
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.
•Pan Focus
This feature lets you lock the focus point and ensures that
you do not miss that special moment when it happens.
•Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion

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•Easy Charging
Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its
battery.
•Easy Image Transfer
Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the
camera onto the USB cradle.
•Photo Stand feature
A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while
the camera is on its USB cradle.
•BESTSHOT
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures
every time.
•Coupling Shot and Pre-shot
Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single
image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a
previously recorded background image. This means you
can create images that include you and your friend, even
if you are the only two people around. You can use
Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable
sample images in the BESTSHOT mode.
•Image Roulette Feature
Images cycle like a slot machine on the display until one
of them remains.
•Triple Self-timer mode
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
•Real-time histogram
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes
shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than
ever before.
•World Time
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
•Alarm
A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important
events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.
You can also have a specific image appear, or an audio
file to play when the alarm time is reached.
•Album Function
HTML files are generated automatically to create an
album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed
and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can
also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.

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•Calendar screen
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded
for that date, which helps to make searching for a
particular image quicker and easier.
•Snapshot + Audio Mode
Adds audio to a snapshot.
•Voice Recording
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
•After Recording
Adds audio to images after they are recorded.
•Selectable Sound Settings
You can configure different sounds to play whenever you
turn on the camera, press the shutter release button half-
way or all the way, or perform a key operation.
•DCF Data Storage
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the
digital camera and printers.
•Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used
when specifying images and quantities for printing by
professional print services.
•PRINT Image Matching II Compatible
Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that
supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images
come out just the way you intended when you recorded
them.
•USB DIRECT-PRINT support
Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was
developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected
directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT,
you can select images to print and start the print
operation directly from the camera.
•Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the
popular application that automatically loads images from
your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands,
and application that makes image retouching quick and
easy.

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Precautions
Test for proper operation before using
the camera!
Before using the camera to record important images, make
sure you first record a number of test images and check the
results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly
and operating properly (page 40).
Data Error Precautions
•Your digital camera is manufactured using precision
digital components. Any of the following creates the risk
of corruption of data in file memory.
—Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the
camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is
performing a record or memory access operation
—Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or
placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the
operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off the
camera
—Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera
from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor
from the USB cradle while a data communication
operation is being performed
—Low battery power
—Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 169). Follow the
instructions provided by the message to eliminate the
cause of the error.

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Condensation
•When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or
otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,
there is the possibility that condensation can form on the
exterior or on interior components. Condensation can
cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid
exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
•To keep condensation from forming, place the camera
into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is
much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave
it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a
chance to reach the same temperature as the new
location. If condensation does form, remove the battery
from the camera and leave the battery compartment
cover open for a few hours.
Operating conditions
•This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
•Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
—In areas subject to direct sunlight
—In areas subject to high humidity or dust
—Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject
to temperature extremes
—Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the
sun
—In areas subject to strong vibration

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Lens
•Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
•Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can
interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the
lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles
from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them
off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens
cloth.
Other
•The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.
•If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.

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GETTING READY
This section contains information about things you need to
know about and do before trying to use the camera.
About This Manual
This section contains information about the conventions
used in this manual.
■Terminology
The following table defines the terminology used in this
manual.
■Button Operations
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside
of brackets ([ ]).
■On-screen Text
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation
marks (“”).
■File Memory
The term “file memory”in this manual is a general term that
refers to the location where your camera is currently storing
the images you record. File memory can be any one of the
following three locations.
•The camera’s built-in Flash memory
•An SD memory card loaded in the camera
•A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera
For more information about how the camera stores images,
see page 109.
This term as used in this
manual:
“file memory”
“battery”
Means this:
The location where the
camera is currently storing
images you record (page 41)
The NP-20 Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery

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1234
■Front
General Guide
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
Camera
1Shutter release button
2Power button
3Flash
4Self-timer lamp
5Microphone
6Lens
7Viewfinder
8Operation lamp
9Mode selector
0[MENU] button
AZoom button
BStrap ring
C[SET] button
D[][][][]
E[DISP] button
FMonitor Screen
GSpeaker
■Back
DISP
MENU
SET
REC
PLAY
C
0
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HIJ
HBattery compartment cover
IConnector
JTripod screw hole
*Use this hole when attaching the camera bracket or
when attaching to a tripod.
■Bottom USB Cradle
Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB
cradle lets you perform the following tasks.
•Battery charging (page 24)
•Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 140)
•Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow
feature (page 100).
1Camera connector
2[USB] lamp
3[USB] button
4[CHARGE] lamp
5[PHOTO] button
PHOTOCHARGEUSB
1
5
4
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7
6
■Back
6[DC IN]
(AC adaptor connector)
7[USB]
(USB port)
■Front
KStopper
LBattery compartment
MMemory card slot
M
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Monitor Screen Contents
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
REC mode
1Flash Mode indicator
None Auto
Flash Off
Flash On
Red-eye reduction
•If the camera detects that
flash is required while auto
flash is selected, the flash on
indicator will appear when the
shutter release button is
pressed half way.
2Focus Mode indicator
None Auto Focus
Macro
Pan Focus
Infinity
Manual Focus
3White balance indicator
None Auto
Sunlight
Shade
Light Bulb
Fluorescent
Manual
7Image size
2304 ҂1728 pixels
2304 ҂1536 (3:2)pixels
1600 ҂1200 pixels
1280 ҂960 pixels
640 ҂480 pixels
8Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
9Built-in memory selected
for data storage.
Memory card selected
for data storage.
0Date and time
AEV value
BBattery capacity
CFocus frame
•Focusing complete: Green
•Focusing failed: Red
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8
9
0
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4Self-timer
None 1-Image
10 s
Self-timer 10 sec
2 s
Self-timer 2 sec
x3Triple self-timer
5REC modes
Snapshot
Business Shot Mode
Remote Mode
•Lights during remote control
by PJ Camera Software.
BESTSHOT
Snapshot Audio
Voice Recording
6Memory capacity
(Remaining number of storable
images)
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E
F
G
D
H
DDigital zoom indicator
EShutter speed value
•An out of range aperture or shutter speed
causes the corresponding monitor screen
value to turn amber.
FAperture value
GISO sensitivity
HZoom indicator
•Left side indicates optical zoom.
•Right side indicates digital zoom.

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PLAY mode
5Quality
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
6Built-in memory selected for data
storage.
Memory card selected for data storage.
7Date and time
8Battery capacity
IMPORTANT!
•Some information may not
display properly if you display an
image that was recorded using a
different digital camera model.
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1PLAY mode file type
Snapshot
Snapshot Audio
Voice Recording
Trapezoid Correction
No indicator (Off)
(On)
2Image protection indicator
3Folder number/File number
4Image size
2304 ҂1728 pixels
2304 ҂1536 (3:2) pixels
1600 ҂1200 pixels
1280 ҂960 pixels
640 ҂480 pixels