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MULTI PJ CAMERA
Multifunctional Camera System
Camera User’s Guide
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-430 User’s Guide.
Be sure to keep all user documentation
handy for future reference.
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CONTENTS Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 INTRODUCTION 9 ■ Configuring Monitor Screen Settings 39 About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ■ Selecting a Screen Layout (Layout) 40 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ■ Turning Display Information On and Off (Info.) 43 ■ Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Brightness) 45 Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SHOOTING A SNAPSHOT 49 SHOOTING A MOVIE 76 Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Movie Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Shooting a Snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 ■ Changing the Image Size 54 ■ Movie Recording Precautions 78 ■ Specifying Image Quality 55 ■ Turning Off the AF Assist Lamp 56 USING BEST SHOT 80 ■ Snapshot Shooting Precautions
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Other Useful Recording Functions . . . . . . . . . . . 119 ADVANCED SETTINGS 96 ■ Using Key Customize to Assign Functions Changing the Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 [ ] and [ ]119 ■ Using Auto Focus 98 ■ Displaying an On-screen Grid 120 ■ Using Macro Focus 99 ■ Displaying the Image You Just Recorded ■ Using Fixed Focus (Pan Focus) 102 (Image Review) 121 ■ Using Infinity Focus 103 ■ Using Icon Help 121 ■ Using Manual Focus 103 ■ Using Mode Memory to Configure Power On De
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EDITING IMAGES 140 MANAGING YOUR FILES 161 Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Cropping a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Protecting a File Against Deletion . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Using the FAVORITE Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color Cop
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OTHER SETTINGS 171 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 193 Configuring Camera Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . 171 Turning the Startup Screen On or Off . . . . . . . . . 173 What you can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . 194 Generation Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 ■ Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer 196 Changing the Date and Time Setting . . . . .
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APPENDIX 221 General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221 Monitor Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Display Menu Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Indicator Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 ■ Find the Problem and Fixing It 235 ■ Display Messages 239 Speci
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Snapshots Getting the Most Out of Your Camera Sharpening or Softening Subject Outlines Snapshots ➞ Controlling Image Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Shooting with Optimum Setups Enhancing or Reducting Color Saturation ➞ USING BEST SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 ➞ Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Children, etc Increasing or Decreasing Contrast Adding Spec
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INTRODUCTION Example: Select for skillful shots of a fast-moving pet. About This Manual This manual covers the stand-alone operation of the digital camera that is part of the CASIO MULTI PJ CAMERA/ Example: Select for beautiful portraits. Multifunctional Camera System. Features ■ BEST SHOT for beautiful shots simply by selecting a sample image built into the BEST SHOT Screen camera Simply select the scene that is similar to what you want to shoot ■ Direct Mode Power On (Night Scene Portrait,
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■ A powerful collection of useful recording ■ Powerful Print Features features • DPOF feature for easy specification of date stamping and the • Hand movement and subject movement reduction using high number of copies (page 187) shutter speed (page 85) • Timestamp feature that stamps the date into the image data • High-sensitivity recording avoids dark images, even when the (page 115) flash is not being used (page 87) • Support for PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT for easy at- • Quick Shutter fo
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■ Copyrights Read this first! Except for your own personal enjoyment, unauthorized use of image, movie, audio, or music files without permission of the ■ LCD Panel copyright holder is strictly prohibited by copyright laws and The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high- international treaties. Also, regardless of whether such files are precision technology that provides a pixel yield in excess of purchased or obtained for free, posting them on the Internet or 99.99%. distribut
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• All other company or product names mentioned herein are • The contents of this manual are subject to change without registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective notice. companies. • The content of this manual has been checked at each step • Photo Loader, Photohands and PJ Camera Software rights of the production process. Please contact us if you notice are owned by CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except for the anything that is questionable, erroneous, etc. rights of other companies
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■ Directly Viewing the Sun or Bright Light Precautions during Use • Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the cameras viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight. ■ Take test shots before shooting the final shot. ■ Flash • Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure • Never use the flash unit in areas where flammable or that the camera is recording correctly. explosive gas may be present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion. ■ Avoid Us
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■ Display Panel ■ Transport • Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD panel surface or • Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the display else where operation of such devices is restricted. Improper panel glass to crack. use creates the risk of serious accident. • Should the display panel ever become cracked, never touch any of the liquid inside the panel. Doing so creates the risk of ■ Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating, a
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■ Water and Foreign Matter ■ Dropping and Rough Treatment • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) • Continued use of the camera after it is damaged by dropping getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric or other rough treatment creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is of the above sy
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■ Disassembly and Modification ■ Backing Up Important Data • Never try to take the camera apart or modify it in any way. • Always keep backup copies of important data in camera Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, burn injury, and memory by transferring it to a computer or other storage other personal injury. Be sure to leave all internal inspection, device. Note that data can be deleted in the case of camera maintenance, and repair up to your dealer or nearest CASIO malfunction, repa
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• Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, • This battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and only. Use with any other device cr
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• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the ■ AC Adaptor camera and special charger unit before using or charging the • Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric battery. shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions • If a battery is to be used by young children, make sure that a when using the AC adaptor. responsible adult makes them aware of the precautions and – Use only the AC adaptor specified for this camera. proper handling instruction
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• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands are wet. Doing ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions so creates the risk of electric shock. • Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB • Misuse of the AC adaptor creates the risk of fire and electric cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions • Charging, USB data communication, the Photo Stand when using the AC adaptor. operation can cause the AC adaptor to become
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■ Battery Life ■ Data Error Precautions • Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital represent the approximate amount of time before the camera components. Any of the following creates the risk of turns off due to low battery power when being powered by the corruption of data in camera memory. special battery under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)). They – Removing the battery or memory card from the camera, or do no
