E PJ Camera Software 1.2 Multi PJ Camera System Controller Software for Windows User’s Guide Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference. • • • • • • • The contents of this User’s Guide are subject to change without notice. Copying of this manual, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden. You are allowed to use this manual for your own personal use. Any other use is forbidden without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using This Manual ...................................6 Startup Modes and this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software .........7 Chapter 1 PJ Camera Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Starting Up PJ Camera Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PJ Camera Software Startup Modes. . . . . . .
Contents Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 PC Image Mode Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Preview List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Playlists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Chapter 3 Configuring PJ Camera Software Settings . . . . 109 PJ Camera Software Operating Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Operating Environment Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Configuring Operating Environment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Operating Environment Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Operation Bar Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This User’s Guide describes how to use PJ Camera Software, which is special controller software for the Multi PJ Camera System.
Using This Manual The contents of this manual are written assuming that you have read the “MULTI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera System YC-430 User’s Guide” and have already set up the Multi PJ Camera System. Be sure to read the “MULTI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera System YC-430 User’s Guide” before reading this manual. z Most of the operations presented in this manual are performed using the menus and toolbar. Some examples also include information about using keyboard shortcut keys.
Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software PJ Document Stage z Never write on the document stage and take care to guard against scratching or otherwise damaging it. Writing or other marks on the document stage can interfere with projection in the Document Camera Mode and scanning in the Scanner Mode.
Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software ■ Contour Extraction Contour extraction uses brightness contrast to extract the rectangular shapes in an image. Though the Multi PJ Camera System can adapt to a wide range of conditions, certain types of documents may not be compatible with automatic contour detection. The following are the conditions that promote successful automatic contour detection. z Make sure the room is lit sufficiently.
Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software Tip Check the following points if you suddenly start to have problems with contour detection. z Has there been a change in the conditions under which you are using the camera? Perform camera position adjustment. z Have you changed to a different type of document? Check to make sure that the document contents conform to contour extraction requirements.
Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software Board Area Capture When capturing the board area, compose the image so the entire board area fits within it. For best results, make sure to check for the following when composing an image for Board Area Capture. z Make sure that the whiteboard contour fits within the image. z Make sure the whiteboard fills the entire image. z Make sure that the center of the image is located within the whiteboard area.
Precautions when Using the PJ Camera Software ■ Administrator Privileges Required Note the following precautions when there are multiple users logged onto a computer running Windows Vista/Windows XP. z Do not use the Windows Vista/Windows XP Switch User function to switch users while PJ Camera Software is running. To change Windows Vista/Windows XP users, you should exit PJ Camera Software, the current user should log out, the new user should log in, and PJ Camera Software should be restarted.
Chapter 1 PJ Camera Software Overview PJ Camera Software is controller software for the Multi PJ Camera System. You can use it with a projector to project images from the PJ Camera and from a computer’s hard disk. This chapter provides you with information you need to know before using PJ Camera Software for the first time. It explains how to start up the software, and describes screen contents, what you can do in each mode, etc.
Starting Up PJ Camera Software PJ Camera Software Startup Modes PJ Camera Software has two startup modes: a Multi PJ startup mode and a Business Document startup mode. The startup mode you select determines the PJ Camera Software functions that are available to you. Multi PJ Startup Mode Starting up in the Multi PJ startup mode allows access to all five of the PJ Camera Software modes (Document Camera Mode, Scanner Mode, Camera Image Mode, PC Image Mode, Presentation Mode), and all of their functions.
Starting Up PJ Camera Software Starting Up PJ Camera Software You can use any one of three methods to start up PJ Camera Software. z Start up by turning on the PJ Camera Stand z Start up from the Windows [Start] menu z Start up by clicking the PJ Camera Software taskbar icon ■ To start up PJ Camera Software by turning on the PJ Camera Stand 1. Set up the Multi PJ Camera System. z See the separate “MULTI PJ CAMERA/Multifunctional Camera System YC-430 User’s Guide” for more information. 2.
Starting Up PJ Camera Software ■ To start up PJ Camera Software from the Windows [Start] menu 1. Start up the computer (which already has PJ Camera Software installed on it). 2. On the Windows [Start] menu, select [Programs] [CASIO] and then click [PJ Camera Software]. z If the Startup Mode dialog box appears here, click the [OK] button without changing the current setting, or select the startup mode you want and then click [OK]. For details, see “Selecting the Startup Mode” (page 13).
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations This section explains the five modes you can access using PJ Camera Software, and about the operation bar that you use to perform actual PJ Camera Software operations. Using PJ Camera Software Modes PJ Camera Software has the following five modes. z Document Camera Mode z Camera Image Mode z Scanner Mode z Presentation Mode z PC Image Mode Before recording an image or performing an operational procedure, be sure to select the correct mode first.
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations When you want to do this: Select this mode: Project images from files stored on the PJ Camera Camera Image Mode In this mode, the screen shows a list of all PJ Camera images stored on the memory card loaded in the PJ Camera (or in PJ Camera built-in memory), so you can select the ones you want. Project images in a specific sequence from files stored on the PJ Camera Camera Image Mode Create a play list to specify the projection sequence.
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations Operation Bar In some cases, you will not see a window or even a menu bar on your computer screen while PJ Camera Software is running. In such a case, you can display the PJ Camera Software operation bar by moving your mouse pointer to the edge of your computer screen where it is hidden (the top of the screen is the initial default location). The operation bar combines a menu bar and toolbar, as shown below.
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations PJ Camera Software Window Except for when you are projecting images, the PJ Camera Software window (including the menu bar and toolbar) remains on your computer screen in the Scanner Mode, PC Image Mode, and Camera Image Mode. The following shows the PC Image Mode window, and indicates the window components that are included in all PJ Camera Software windows, regardless of mode.
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations Using the Guide Icon You can configure the PJ Camera Software’s guide icon so it is always on top of all the windows on your computer’s screen. You can use the guide icon to display the operation bar, and to exit PJ Camera Software. Showing and Configuring the Guide Icon ■ To show the guide icon 1. Display the operation bar, and then select [Operation Bar Properties] on the [Tools] menu. z This displays the operation bar properties dialog box. 2.
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations Specifying the Guide Icon Graphic You can use the following procedure to specify a JPG or BMP graphic file created by you for the guide icon. 1. Perform the required procedure to display the guide icon. 2. Right-click the guide icon, and then select [Change Guide Icon] on the shortcut menu that appears. z This displays a file selection dialog box. 3. Select the file that contains the graphic you want to use for the guide icon, and then click [OK].
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations Specifying a Transparent Color for the Guide Icon Use the procedure below to make one of the colors of the guide icon graphic transparent. This capability makes it possible for you to configure exactly the type of guide icon appearance you want. Red selected as the transparent color. 1. Perform the required procedure to display the guide icon. 2. Right-click the guide icon, and then select [Specify Transparent Color] on the shortcut menu that appears.
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations Guide Icon Operations ■ To display the operation bar Clicking the guide icon displays the operation bar. You can use the Operation Bar Properties to select either of the following settings. z Auto Hide On When Auto Hide is turned on, the operation bar appears on the display when you click the guide icon. The operation bar will disappear again after about three seconds.
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations Selecting a Mode You can select a PJ Camera Software mode using a menu or toolbar operation, or by performing a keyboard function key operation. z The menu items and buttons for switching to the Scanner Mode, Camera Image Mode and PC Image Mode are not displayed if you start up PJ Camera Software in the Business Document startup mode. ■ To select a mode using a menu operation 1.
PJ Camera Software Modes and Basic Operations ■ To select a mode using a toolbar operation 1. If the PJ Camera Software window is not on your computer screen, display the operation bar. 2. Click the toolbar button for the mode you want to select. Document Camera PC Image Camera Image Scanner Presentation Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode ■ To select a mode using a shortcut key operation You can use the following function key operations to select the PJ Camera Software mode you want.
Using Projection Area Capture and Board Area Capture Projection Area Capture and Board Area Capture let you use the PJ Camera to record an image being projected onto a whiteboard, along with text and graphics written on the whiteboard. This section provides details about what each of these functions does, along with guidelines for deciding which one you should use for recording.
Using Projection Area Capture and Board Area Capture Board Area Capture Board Area Capture extracts the entire whiteboard area, including the projected image as well as handwritten text and graphics both inside and outside the projection area, and stores it as an image. z Use Board Area Capture when the handwritten text and graphics you want to record are located outside of the projection area. z The whiteboard area is extracted and repositioned so it is straight.
Quitting PJ Camera Software ■ To quit PJ Camera Software 1. If the PJ Camera Software window is not on your computer screen, display the operation bar. z See “Operation Bar” (page 18) for information about using the operation bar. 2. On the operation bar [File] menu, select [Exit]. z This quits PJ Camera Software and turns off the PJ Camera. z Turning off the PJ Camera Stand or the PJ Camera does not quit PJ Camera Software.
Chapter 2 Using PJ Camera Software This chapter explains what you can do in each of the PJ Camera Software modes, and provides details about each operational procedure. All of the procedures in this chapter are based on the following preconditions. z That you already have the Multi PJ Camera System set up (PJ Camera Stand, PJ Camera, computer with PJ Camera Software installed, and projector are connected and configured for operation.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) With the Document Camera Mode, you can record and project images of documents and objects placed on the PJ Camera Stand, just like an overhead projector. Document Camera Mode Overview This section explains how the Document Camera Mode works, and introduces some of the terminology you need to know when using it. ■ Document Camera Mode Window Entering the Document Camera Mode displays a window like the one shown below.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) Document camera images and Rough (Monitor) Images When you place a document on the PJ Camera Stand in the Document Camera Mode, the PJ Camera records its image (recorded image). Then PJ Camera Software automatically performs a number of procedures on the image data, before finally projecting a document camera image.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) What is contour extraction? Contour extraction is a process performed by PJ Camera Software to automatically detect the outline of the document in a recorded image, and adjust the outline so the document is straight. Before contour extraction (recorded image) After contour extraction Contour extraction is performed automatically when Trapezoid Correction is turned on.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) Document Camera Mode Image Buffering A copy of each document camera image you project in the Document Camera Mode is stored automatically in a folder on your computer’s hard disk, where it remains until you quit PJ Camera Software. This makes it possible to scroll back and re-display a previous image in your presentation, without re-recording its document.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) Projecting Images in the Document Camera Mode This section details the steps you need to perform to project images while in the Document Camera Mode. ■ Projecting Documents Using Auto z If you have changed the Document Camera Mode setting to [Manual], be sure to change back to [Auto] before performing the following procedure. Use the [Document Camera] tab of the operating environment dialog box to change the Document Camera Mode setting.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) 3. Place the document you want to project onto the PJ Camera Stand’s document stage. z Initially, a rough (monitor) image of the document will be projected, followed by the document camera image. Rough (monitor) image Document camera image 4. Replace the document on the document stage with the next one. z The currently projected image is replaced by the new image.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) 5. Repeat step 4 as many times as necessary to project all of the images you want. 6. To scroll back to a previously projected image, select [Back] on the [View] menu. z To scroll forward through images, select [Forward] on the [View] menu. z For details about other operations you can perform while projecting document camera images, see “Operations Available During Projection in the Document Camera Mode” (page 44). [Back] [Forward] 7.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) ■ Adjusting the Camera Position Performing any one of the following operations causes a dialog box for adjusting camera position to appear on the screen.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) Projecting Images Using Manual With [Manual], you need to trigger the recording operation manually after placing a document onto the document stage. After the image is recorded, its document camera image is projected. The projected image does not change until you release the shutter button. The following are the steps you should perform when using [Manual] projection. z Steps 1 through 4 are not required in either of the following cases.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) 7. Select [Shutter] on the [Camera] menu. z This records the image and displays a rough (monitor) image, which is replaced by the document camera image after a short while. Document camera image Rough (monitor) image 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 as many times as necessary to record and project the other documents. z The last document camera image you recorded continues to be projected until you record a new image.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) 9. To scroll back to a previously projected image, select [Back] on the [View] menu. z To scroll forward through images, select [Forward] on the [View] menu. [Back] [Forward] z For details about other operations you can perform while projecting document camera images, see “Operations Available During Projection in the Document Camera Mode” (page 44). 10. To quit manual projection, select [Exit] on the [File] menu.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) Configuring Projection Object Settings The initial default PJ Camera Software settings are setup for recording of images of documents that are A5 (148 × 210mm) (5.8 × 8.3inch)/HLT (Half Letter) size or larger. You can also use the operations described below to configure settings for recording images of 3dimensional objects or small documents (A5/Half Letter size or smaller).
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) Adjusting PJ Camera Settings You can perform the following PJ Camera Software steps to configure the zoom and focus settings of the PJ Camera from your computer. 1. Select [Adjust Document Camera] on the [Camera] menu. z This displays the dialog box shown below for adjusting the document camera. This dialog box shows the same image that is currently displayed on the camera’s monitor screen. 2.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) 3. While watching the monitor screen image, configure the settings you want. z To change the zoom setting, click the [Wide] or [Tele] button. You can select a zoom factor in the range of 1X to 3X. The initial default zoom setting is 1X. z To adjust focus, display the operation bar and then select [Camera] and then [Refocus], or press the computer keyboard’s [F2] function key. If the currently selected zoom factor is larger than 1.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) Operations Available During Projection in the Document Camera Mode This section explains the various different operations that you can perform during [Auto] or [Manual] projection. z For information about common operations that can be performed during projection in all modes, see “Using Projection Features” (page 88).
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) Saving the Currently Projected Image Normally, buffered document camera images are deleted when you quit PJ Camera Software. This section explains how to save a document camera image to keep it from being deleted. z Performing the procedure below while projecting the extracted document portion of a recorded image saves the (extracted) document camera image.
Using the PJ System Like an OHP Projector (Document Camera Mode) 3. You can leave the initial default folder and file name settings of the dialog box the way they are, or change them to something else. z The following shows the initial default folder and file name settings.
Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) The Scanner Mode makes it quick and easy to record images of a document or object placed on the PJ Camera Stand, and store it in a file on your computer’s hard disk. Scanner Mode Overview This section provides a general overview of the Scanner Mode window and its functions. Scanner Mode Screen Entering the Scanner Mode displays a window like the one shown below.
Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) ■ Scanner window Use this window to trigger the scan operation that records the image of the document on the PJ Camera Stand. The window’s monitor screen shows the same image that is currently displayed on the camera’s monitor screen. ■ Preview list area This area shows thumbnails (160 × 120 pixels) of image files that have been recorded with the Scanner Mode. You can use the preview list area to select an image file for full-screen display.
Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) Using Auto Scanning Auto scanning automatically detects when a document placed onto the PJ Camera Stand stops moving, and records its image automatically. Auto scanning is best when you need to record a large number of images for storage on your computer’s hard disk. z Auto scanning automatically detects when the document on the document stage stops moving and records its image.
Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) 1. Select [Scanner] on the [File] menu or click on the toolbar. z If the dialog box for adjusting camera position appears, point the PJ Camera downwards at the document stage, and make sure there is no document on it. For more information about camera position adjustment, see “Adjusting the Camera Position” (page 37). z Entering the Scanner Mode displays the scanner window.
Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) 4. You can also turn on white enhancement if you want. z The white enhancement setting enhances the white of the background, to make text and other figures stand out more clearly. Click the [White Enhancement] down arrow button on the scanner window and then select the white enhancement you want to use. Automatically: The decision whether or not to perform white enhancement is made automatically in accordance with the image being recorded.
Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) 6. After confirming that the preview image of the previous image is no longer displayed, replace the document on the document stage with the next one you want to scan. z Scanning is performed each time you replace the current document with another one. After the preview image appears, the thumbnail of the new document is added to the top of the preview list area. Thumbnail of the newly recorded image z Repeat step 6 to record all of the pages that you want. 7.
Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) 2. Click the [Scanner] tab. 3. Under “Operation Mode”, click “Manual”. z This should turn on ( ) “Manual” and turn off ( ) “Auto”. 4. Click the [OK] button to apply the setting and close the dialog box. 5. Select [Scanner] on the [File] menu or click on the toolbar. z If the dialog box for adjusting camera position appears, point the PJ Camera downwards at the document stage, and make sure there is no document on it.
Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) 8. When you are ready to scan, click the [Shutter] button on the scanner window. z This records the image and displays a preview dialog box. Click the [Save] button on the dialog box to close it. z For details about operations you can perform on the preview dialog box, see “Preview Dialog Box Operations” (page 55). z After an image file of the scanned document is created, its thumbnail is added at the top of the preview list area. 9.
Scanning Images (Scanner Mode) Preview Dialog Box Operations The following explains the manual operations you can perform on the preview dialog box that appears each time you record an image during a scanning operation. Button Description [Specify Contour] Displays a dialog box for specifying a contour when auto contour extraction selects the wrong contour. For details on using the dialog box, see “Specifying the Contour of a Projected Image Area for Extraction” (page 90).
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) With the PC Image Mode, you can create a projector presentation using image files recorded in the Scanner Mode and saved on your computer’s hard disk. PC Image Mode Overview This section provides a general overview of the PC Image Mode window, and provides information about the types of files that can be included in a presentation.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) ■ Playlist Area The playlist area shows the image files that are included in the presentation. You can add images to the playlist area by dropping in images from the preview list area or image files from a Windows Explorer window, etc. z The PC Image Mode preview list area and playlist area are identical to those that appear in the Scanner Mode.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Auto Trapezoid Correction The PC Image Mode’s auto trapezoid correction feature detects the intended subject of an image recorded with the PJ Camera’s Business Shot, and automatically corrects any distortion in the image. After auto trapezoid correction Before auto trapezoid correction (recorded image) z Auto trapezoid correction is turned on under the initial default settings of the PC Image Mode.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Using the Preview List This section explains the different operations you can perform with the PC Image Mode’s preview list area. Controlling the Files that Appear in the Preview List Area You can use the following procedure to control what files appear in the preview list area. You can specify images recorded using a specific mode and a time limit for recording dates. 1.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) 4. Under “Folder”, select the check boxes of all the types of images you want in the preview list area.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Selecting Image Files in the Preview List Area The following are the various methods you can use to select one or more image files in the preview list area. ■ To select a single image file Click the thumbnail of the image file you want to select. This causes a blue boundary to appear around the thumbnail.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) ■ To select a series of multiple images 1. Click the thumbnail at one end of the range of the images you want to select. 2. While holding down the [Shift] key on your computer keyboard, click the thumbnail at the other end of the range of images.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) ■ To select multiple images that are not in a series While holding down the [Ctrl] key on your computer keyboard, individually click the thumbnails of each of the images you want to select. To deselect an image, hold down [Ctrl] as you click it again. Holding down [Ctrl] when you click the thumbnail of an image selects or deselects it without affecting any other images that are selected.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Rotating an Image You can use the following procedure to rotate the image of the selected file 90 degrees to the left or right. 1. In the preview list area, select the thumbnail of the file whose image you want to rotate. z You could also select multiple files for this procedure, if you want. 2. Perform one of the following operations to rotate the selected image.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) 3. In response to the “Do you want the image saved in its rotated orientation?” message that appears, click [Yes]. z If you do not want the rotated image to replace the original (unrotated) image in the image file, click [No]. z You can also rotate an image by selecting its thumbnail in the playlist area.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Viewing the Properties of an Image File You can use the following procedures to view the properties of an image file, and to change the name of the file. ■ To view to properties of an image file 1. In the preview list area, select the thumbnail of the image file whose properties you want to view. z In this case, you can select only one image file. 2. On the [File] menu, select [Properties].
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Deleting an Image The following procedure moves the file whose thumbnail is selected on the preview list area to the Windows trash can. 1. In the preview list area, select the thumbnail of the file whose image you want to delete. z You could also select multiple files for this procedure, if you want. 2. On the [Edit] menu, select [Delete]. 3.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Using Playlists This section explains everything you need to know about creating and maintaining playlists. Creating a New Playlist Use the following procedure to create a new blank playlist. 1. On the [Playlist] menu, select [New Playlist]. z This creates new blank playlist and displays it in the playlist area of the window. 2.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Opening an Existing Playlist Perform the following procedure when you want to open a playlist that you previously saved to a file. 1. On the [Playlist] menu, select [Open Playlist]. z This displays a dialog box for opening files. 2. Select the playlist file you want to open, and then click the [Open] button. z This opens the selected playlist file and displays its contents in the playlist area.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) 2. On the [Playlist] menu, select [Add To Playlist]. z This adds the image you selected in step 1 and displays its thumbnail at the end of the playlist.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) ■ To add an image to a playlist from the preview list area using copy and paste 1. In the preview list area, select the thumbnail of the image file you want to add to the playlist. z You could also select multiple files for this procedure, if you want. 2. On the [Edit] menu, select [Copy]. 3. Click inside of the playlist area to make it active. 4. On the [Edit] menu, select [Paste].
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) ■ To add an image to a playlist from the preview list area using drag and drop 1. In the preview list area, select the thumbnail of the image file you want to add to the playlist. z You could also select multiple files for this procedure, if you want. 2. Drag the selected thumbnail from the preview list area and drop it at the location in the playlist where you want the image file inserted.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) 4. In the playlist area, select the thumbnail of the image file where you want the added file to be inserted by clicking it. 5. On the [Edit] menu, select [Paste]. z This adds the image file to the playlist so it is located above the image whose thumbnail you selected in step 4. ■ To add a file to a playlist from a Windows Explorer window using drag and drop 1.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) 3. Drag the selected thumbnail from the Windows Explorer window and drop it at the location in the playlist where you want the image file inserted. z This adds the image you selected in step 2 and displays its thumbnail at the location in the playlist where you dropped it. z As a general rule, you should avoid deleting, renaming, or moving a file that is contained in a playlist.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) 3. In the playlist area, select the thumbnail of the image file where you want the added file to be inserted by clicking it. 4. On the [Edit] menu, select [Paste]. z This adds the image file to the playlist so it is located above the image whose thumbnail you selected in step 3.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Shifting Image Files Forward or Back within a Playlist Use the following procedure to shift the position of an image upwards or downwards within a playlist. 1. In the playlist area, select the thumbnail of the image you want to shift. z In this case, you can select only one image file. 2. Perform one of the following operations to shift the position of the selected image.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Moving an Image File to a New Location in a Playlist You can use cut and paste or drag and drop to move an image file from one location to another within a playlist. ■ To move an image file using cut and paste 1. In the playlist area, select the thumbnail of the image you want to move. z You could also select multiple files for this procedure, if you want. 2. On the [Edit] menu, select [Cut]. 3.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Deleting an Image File from a Playlist Use the following procedure to delete an image file from a playlist. Note that the image is deleted from the playlist only. The original image file is not deleted. 1. In the playlist area, select the thumbnail of the image you want to delete. z You could also select multiple files for this procedure, if you want. 2. On the [Edit] menu, select [Delete].
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) Playing a Playlist You can play an existing playlist and project its images starting either from the beginning or from any particular image in the list. ■ To play a playlist starting from the beginning 1. Open the playlist you want to play. z See “Opening an Existing Playlist” (page 69). 2. On the [Playlist] menu, select [Play Playlist]. z This plays the playlist, projecting its images starting from the beginning.
Using Image Files Stored on the Computer’s Hard Disk in a Presentation (PC Image Mode) ■ To play a playlist starting from a particular image 1. Open the playlist you want to play. z See “Opening an Existing Playlist” (page 69). 2. In the playlist area, select the thumbnail of the image file from which you want to start by clicking it. 3. On the [View] menu, select [Full Screen]. z This projects the image file you selected in step 2.
Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a Presentation (Camera Image Mode) The Camera Image Mode lets you use PJ Camera Software to control projection of images recorded with the PJ Camera and stored on the memory card loaded in the PJ Camera (or in PJ Camera built-in memory). Since the Camera Image Mode lets you project images without transferring them to a computer, you can incorporate new images into your presentations as soon as you record them with the PJ Camera.
Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a Presentation (Camera Image Mode) ■ Preview list area This area shows thumbnails (160 × 120 pixels) of the image files stored on the memory card loaded in the PJ camera, or in PJ Camera built-in memory. You can drop a thumbnail from the preview list area into the playlist area to include it in a presentation. You can save individual PJ Camera image files on your computer’s hard disk, or you can batch copy multiple files.
Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a Presentation (Camera Image Mode) Using the Preview List This section explains the different operations you can perform with the Camera Image Mode’s preview list. Common Camera Image Mode and PC Image Mode Operations The following preview list area operations are identical for both the Camera Image Mode and the PC Image Mode. See the PC Image Mode section pages referenced below for more information.
Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a Presentation (Camera Image Mode) Batch Copying Multiple PJ Camera Image Files to Your Computer Use the following procedure to select the thumbnails of multiple PJ Camera image files in the preview list area and batch copy them to your computer’s hard disk. 1. In the preview list area, select the thumbnails of the image files you want to copy to your computer. 2. On the [File] menu, select [Copy Image Files].
Using Image Files Stored in PJ Camera Memory in a Presentation (Camera Image Mode) Camera Image Mode Playlist Area The operations you can perform in the playlist area of the Camera Image Mode are basically identical to those of the PC Image Mode playlist area. For details, see “Using Playlists” (page 68). This section provides details only about operations that are different from those in the PC Image Mode.
Using PJ Camera Software with PowerPoint or Other Presentation Software (Presentation Mode) The Presentation Mode lets you keep PJ Camera Software running in the background when projecting with Microsoft PowerPoint or some other application. This keeps PJ Camera Software instantly available during the presentation whenever you need it. Entering the Presentation Mode PJ Camera Software automatically enters the Presentation Mode whenever you start it up on your computer.
Using PJ Camera Software with PowerPoint or Other Presentation Software (Presentation Mode) Using Projection Area Capture and Board Area Capture You can use Projection Area Capture and Board Area Capture in the Presentation Mode. z The Projection Area Capture and Board Area Capture functions are not available when PJ Camera Software is started up in the Business Document startup mode.
Using Projection Features This section explains the common projection features you can use when projecting images in the Document Camera Mode, Scanner Mode, PC Image Mode, and Camera Image Mode. Zooming and Scrolling When projecting an image, you can enlarge it to the size you want. After enlarging an image, you can scroll it so the portion you want is visible. Enlarging the Projected Image 1. Select [Zoom In] on the [View] menu or click z This changes the mouse pointer to on the toolbar. . 2.
Using Projection Features Reducing the Size of an Enlarged Image You can perform the following operation only while the projected image is enlarged by a zoom operation. 1. Select [Zoom Out] on the [View] menu z This changes the mouse pointer to or click on the toolbar. . 2. Move the pointer to the part of the image that you want as the center of the reduced image, and click. z This reduces the size of the image and displays the result with the point you clicked in the center.
Using Projection Features Editing the Projected Image You can perform contour extraction or brightness correction on the currently projected image. z To save the results of your edit and apply them to the image file, select [Save] or [Save As] on the [File] menu. For details about saving data to an image file, see “Saving the Projected Image” (page 94).
Using Projection Features Specifying a Contour Use the following procedure for contour specification of the currently projected image. 1. Select [Specify Contour] on the [Image] menu or click on the toolbar. Selection boundary Drag the handles to reshape. 2. On the contour specification dialog box, use your mouse to drag the handles on the selection boundary to change its size and shape until the boundary encloses the area you want to extract.
Using Projection Features Adjusting the Brightness of the Projected Image (Brightness Correction) You can use brightness correction to make adjustments in an image that is too dark or too bright. ■ Adjusting the Brightness of an Image Use the following procedure to adjust the brightness of the currently projected image. 1. Select [Correct Brightness] on the [Image] menu or click on the toolbar. z This displays a dialog box for adjusting brightness. 2.
Using Projection Features Viewing the Recorded Image of the Currently Projected Image When Trapezoid Correction is turned on, PJ Camera Software normally extracts the document area out of the recorded image and projects only the extracted image. You can switch from projection of the extracted image and project the full recorded image, if you want. 1. On the [Image] menu, select [Trapezoid Correction On] to remove the check mark next to it, or press the space bar on your computer keyboard.
Using Projection Features z Under initial default settings, the [Monochrome Negative] option is not selected (no check mark next to it) when you first start up the PJ Camera Software. If you want [Monochrome Negative] to be selected (check mark next to it) each time PJ Camera Software is started up, change the “Monochrome Negative” setting on the [Common] tab of the operating environment dialog box. For more information, see “PJ Camera Software Operating Environment” (page 110).
Using Projection Features Saving the Projected Image in the Existing Image File z The following procedure cannot be performed in the Camera Image Mode. 1. While the image to be [File] menu or click saved is being projected, select [Save] on the on the toolbar. z If you previously saved the current document camera image, this will overwrite the file with the currently projected image, and you are finished.
Using Projection Features Viewing the Image Properties You can display an image properties dialog box, which contains information about the currently projected image. You can also use the properties dialog box to change the name of the image’s file. z The image file properties dialog box cannot be displayed if PJ Camera Software was started up in the Business Document startup mode.
Using Projection Features ■ To rename a file with the properties dialog box 1. Project the image file you want to rename. 2. Select [Properties] on the [File] menu. z This displays the properties dialog box. 3. In the [File Name] box, type in the new name you want to assign to the file. z File name rules (number of characters, supported character types) are the same as those for general Windows files. See Windows help for more information. 4.
Projection Area Capture Projection Area Capture extracts text and graphics that are handwritten within the projection image area on the whiteboard. It then combines this with the original projection image, providing a clear view of both the projection image and the handwritten information. z Projection Area Capture does not record handwritten text and graphics that are on the whiteboard outside of the projection image area.
Projection Area Capture Using Projection Area Capture Except for the Document Camera Mode and Scanner Mode, you can use Projection Area Capture in all modes. Positioning the PJ Camera Stand for a Projection Area Capture Operation Position the PJ Camera Stand as shown below to prepare for a Projection Area Capture operation. PJ Camera Stand ±30 degrees max. ±30 degrees max. PJ Camera Stand z The above ranges apply only when a square or rectangular image is being projected.
Projection Area Capture Projection Area Capture Requirements The following are the requirements in each mode when performing the procedure under “Performing a Projection Area Capture Operation” (page 100). ■ In the Presentation Mode z Projection onto the whiteboard is being performed by an application other than PJ Camera Software (PowerPoint, etc.
Projection Area Capture 2. Point the PJ Camera at the whiteboard. Recording area Image projection area Point the camera at the whiteboard so it is at an angle that is within the allowable range. 3. While watching the PJ Camera’s monitor screen, use the camera’s zoom buttons to compose the image. z Zoom the image until the projection area on the whiteboard fills the camera’s monitor screen as much as possible. Keep the whiteboard in the center of the camera’s monitor screen.
Projection Area Capture 4. After the image is composed the way you want, click the [Shutter] button on the Projection Area Capture dialog box. z This performs the Projection Area Capture operation and displays an image preview dialog box. z To close the dialog box without recording, click the [Cancel] button. z Click the [Save] button on the preview dialog box to close it.
Projection Area Capture The following are the operations you can perform while the monitor screen image is on the Projection Area Capture dialog box. z You can click the [Shutter] button on the dialog box to execute the record operation from your computer while viewing the monitor screen image. z You can use the [Wide] and [Tele] buttons to adjust the zoom of the image. You can select a zoom factor in the range of 1X to 3X.
Projection Area Capture 2. Click the [White Balance Mode] down arrow button, and then select “Manual” on the menu that appears. z This displays the dialog box shown below. 3. Point the PJ Camera at the paper. z Make sure that the white paper completely fills the entire monitor screen. 4. When the PJ camera is aimed properly, click the [OK] button on the dialog box that appeared in step 2. z White balance adjustment will take about one second.
Board Area Capture Board Area Capture extracts the entire whiteboard area, including the projected image as well as handwritten text and graphics both inside and outside the projection area, and stores it as an image. z Use Board Area Capture when the handwritten text and graphics you want to record are located outside of the projection area. z The whiteboard area is extracted and repositioned so it is straight. You can also correct the brightness of the image to make text more legible.
Board Area Capture 2. Point the PJ Camera at the whiteboard.
Board Area Capture 3. While watching the PJ Camera’s monitor screen, use the camera’s zoom buttons to compose the image. z Zoom the image until the projection area on the whiteboard fills the camera’s monitor screen as much as possible. z On the Board Area Capture dialog box, click the [View Monitor] button. This displays the camera’s monitor screen image on your computer screen. z For details, see “Displaying the Camera’s Monitor Screen Image on Your Computer Screen” (page 102). 4.
Board Area Capture Preview Dialog Box Operations The following explains the manual operations you can perform on the preview dialog box that appears each time you record an image during a Board Area Capture operation. Button Description [Specify Contour] Displays a dialog box for specifying a contour when auto contour extraction selects the wrong contour. For details on using the dialog box, see “Specifying the Contour of a Projected Image Area for Extraction” (page 90).
Chapter 3 Configuring PJ Camera Software Settings This chapter explains how to configure PJ Camera Software operating environment settings and operation bar properties.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment This section explains how to configure PJ Camera Software operating environment settings. Operating Environment Dialog Box The operating environment dialog box has a number of tabs as shown below. Operating Environment Dialog Box Use this tab: To configure these settings: [Common] PJ Camera Software default file storage locations and other global settings. [Document Camera] Auto/manual operation selection and other Document Camera Mode settings.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment Configuring Operating Environment Settings Use the following procedure to configure PJ Camera Software operating environment settings. 1. Select [Operating Environment] on the [Tools] menu. z This displays the [Common] tab of the operating environment dialog box. 2. Click the tab that contains the settings you want to configure. 3. Configure the settings on the tab you selected.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment Operating Environment Settings This section provides detailed explanations of all of the settings that are possible on the operating environment dialog box. [Common] Tab ■ File Storage Location This setting specifies the root directory of the folder where image files saved by PJ Camera Software will be stored. The initial default settings are as follows.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment ■ Background Color This setting specifies the fill color of the area around a recorded whiteboard image, and the area around a document during projection. Configuring This Setting Click the [Color Selection] button to display a color palette like the one shown nearby. Click the color you want to select. ■ Shutter Release Sound Use this setting to turn the shutter release sound on or off.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment ■ [Display Startup Dialog Box] button Click this button to display the Startup Mode dialog box whenever PJ Camera Software is started up. The settings you can configure with the Startup Mode dialog box are described below. Select the button next to the startup mode you want to use by clicking it.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment [Document Camera] Tab ■ Operation Mode Use this setting to select either [Auto] or [Manual] for the Projection Mode. [Auto] When you place a document onto the PJ Camera Stand, PJ Camera Software automatically records and then projects its image (document camera image). This procedure is repeated whenever you replace the document on the PJ Camera Stand with another one.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment ■ Project Monitor Image This setting controls whether or not the rough (monitor) image should be projected during [Auto] projection while there is no document camera image being projected. Clearing this check box turns off the feature, and keeps projecting the current document camera image until the next one is recorded and projected. Configuring This Setting Select the check box to turn on rough (monitor) image projection.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment ■ Monitor Image This setting specifies the display size of the monitor image (page 31) displayed in the Document Camera Mode. Small: Displays the monitor image as VGA size image in the center of the display. Full Screen: Enlarges the monitor image to fill the entire screen of your computer. Configuring This Setting Click [Small] or [Full Screen]. This turns on ( other option.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment [Image] Tab ■ Auto Trapezoid Correction Use this setting to turn auto trapezoid correction (page 58) during projecting in the PC Image Mode on and off. Configuring This Setting Select the check box to turn on auto trapezoid correction. Clearing the check box turns off auto trapezoid correction.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment [Scanner] Tab ■ Operation Mode Use this setting to select either [Auto] or [Manual] for the Scanner Mode. [Auto] When you place a document onto the PJ Camera Stand, PJ Camera Software automatically records its image and saves it. This procedure is repeated whenever you replace the document on the PJ Camera Stand with another one. z Auto scanning automatically detects when the document on the document stage stops moving and records its image.
PJ Camera Software Operating Environment ■ Default Rotation Use this setting to specify the default direction for auto rotation during image file recording. This setting makes it possible to configure PJ Camera Software to produce images that are oriented differently from the orientation of the documents placed on the PJ Camera Stand.
Operation Bar Properties You can configure operation bar properties and specify its display location and other attributes. Configuring Operation Bar Properties Use the following procedure to configure operation bar properties. 1. Select [Operation Bar Properties] on the [Tools] menu. z This displays the operation bar properties dialog box. 2. Configure the settings on the dialog box. z For more information, see “Operation Bar Properties” (page 122). 3.
Operation Bar Properties Operation Bar Properties The following explains the operation bar properties that appear on the dialog box. ■ Position You can select [Top] or [Bottom], and [Left], [Center], or [Right] for the operation bar location. This setting also determines where you need to move the mouse pointer in order to display the operation bar when it is hidden.
Operation Bar Properties ■ Auto Hide Use this setting to turn the operation bar auto hide feature on or off. Configuring This Setting Select the check box to turn on auto hide, which causes the operation bar to hide when you move the mouse pointer away from it. Clear the check box to turn off auto hide, which causes the operation bar to remain displayed.
Chapter 4 Reference This chapter provides lists of all the PJ Camera Software menus, toolbar buttons, shortcut menu commands, and error messages.
Menus and Commands This section describes all of the menus that appear on the PJ Camera Software menu bar, and their commands. [File] Menu Command Description Projection Area Capture Triggers a Projection Area Capture operation for the projected image. This command can be used during projection in the PC Image Mode, Camera Image Mode, and Presentation Mode. Board Area Capture Triggers a Board Area Capture operation for the projected image.
Menus and Commands [Edit] Menu [Edit] menu commands can be used while the thumbnail of an image is selected in the preview image area or playlist area of the PC Image Mode, Camera Image Mode, or Scanner Mode. Command Description Cut Cuts the currently selected thumbnail from the playlist area. Note that this command cannot be used in the preview list area. Copy Copies the currently selected thumbnail to the computer’s clipboard. Paste Pastes a thumbnail that has been copied or cut into the playlist.
Menus and Commands [View] Menu Command Description Full Screen/ Full Screen Off Selecting this command while projection is not being performed starts projection of the image file of the single thumbnail selected in the preview list area or playlist area. This command is available in the PC Image Mode, Camera Image Mode, and Scanner Mode. Executing this command during projection in the PC Image Mode, Camera Image Mode, or Scanner Mode terminates projection.
Menus and Commands [Camera] Menu [Camera] menu commands can be used in the Document Camera Mode. Some of the commands on this menu are also available in the Scanner Mode. Command Description Shutter Triggers the shutter release operation for recording and projecting the image of a document on the PJ Camera Stand. This command needs to be executed to record each page when PJ Camera Software is configured for manual projection.
Menus and Commands [Tools] Menu Command Description Operating Environment This command displays a dialog box for configuring PJ Camera Software operating environment settings. Operation Bar Properties This command displays a dialog box for configuring operation bar properties. [Image] Menu Command Description Specify Contour This command can be used during projection in the Document Camera Mode, PC Image Mode, Camera Image Mode, and Scanner Mode.
Menus and Commands [Playlist] Menu The [Playlist] menu contains commands related to the playlist area of the PC Image Mode, Camera Image Mode, and Scanner Mode windows. Unless specifically stated otherwise, all of the following commands are available while a thumbnail is selected either in the playlist area or the preview list area. Command Description New Playlist This command creates a new, empty playlist file, and displays it in the playlist area.
Shortcut Menu Reference The contents of the shortcut menu that appears when you right-click with the mouse depends on the type of operation you are currently performing (projection, preview list display, playlist display). This section displays each of the different shortcut menus that can appear. z The commands that are available on the shortcut menu are identical to those on the standard menus. z Note that no shortcut menu appears in the Presentation Mode.
Shortcut Menu Reference PC Image Mode and Scanner Mode Shortcut Menus During Image Projection Shortcut Menu Command Corresponding Main Menu Command Forward [View] [Forward] Back [View] [Back] Zoom In [Display] [Zoom In] Zoom Out [Display] [Zoom Out] Scroll [View] [Scroll] Fit Image [View] [Fit Image] Monochrome Negative [View] [Monochrome Negative] Rotate Right [Image] [Rotate Right] [Image] [Rotate Left] Rotate Left Projection Area Capture Board Area Capture ∗ [File]
Shortcut Menu Reference No Projection (Preview List Area Display) Shortcut Menu Command Corresponding Main Menu Command Add To Playlist [Playlist] [Add To Playlist] Play Playlist [Playlist] [Play Playlist] Cut [Edit] [Cut] Copy [Edit] [Copy] Paste [Edit] [Paste] Delete [Edit] [Delete] Rotate Right [Image] [Rotate Right] Rotate Left [Image] [Rotate Left] Properties [File] [Properties] Full Screen [View] [Full Screen] Refresh [View] [Refresh] 133
Shortcut Menu Reference Camera Image Mode Shortcut Menus During Image Projection Shortcut Menu Command Corresponding Main Menu Command Forward [View] [Forward] Back [View] [Back] Zoom In [Display] [Zoom In] Zoom Out [Display] [Zoom Out] Scroll [View] [Scroll] Fit Image [View] [Fit Image] Monochrome Negative [View] [Monochrome Negative] Rotate Right [Image] [Rotate Right] Rotate Left [Image] [Rotate Left] Projection Area Capture [File] [Projection Area Capture] Boar
Shortcut Menu Reference No Projection (Preview List Area Display) Shortcut Menu Command Corresponding Main Menu Command Add To Playlist [Playlist] [Add To Playlist] Play Playlist [Playlist] [Play Playlist] Cut [Edit] [Cut] Copy [Edit] [Copy] Paste [Edit] [Paste] Delete [Edit] [Delete] Properties [File] [Properties] Full Screen [Image] [Full Screen] Copy Image Files [File] [Copy Image Files] 135
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Toolbar Button Reference Playlist Toolbar Buttons The following shows toolbar button functions while a playlist is displayed.
Function Keys and Shortcut Key Operations The following lists the function key and shortcut key operations supported by PJ Camera Software.
Function Keys and Shortcut Key Operations z Note that the function key and shortcut key operations described above are disabled in the Presentation Mode, and while an application other than PJ Camera Software is active. Guide Icon Menu The following are all of the commands for the menu that appears when you right-click the guide icon. Command Description Change Guide Icon Displays a dialog box to select a graphic file (JPG or BMP) for use as the guide icon.
Image File Properties Dialog Box Contents The image file properties dialog box can be displayed for the following types of image files.
Image File Properties Dialog Box Contents ■ Recording Mode If the image was recorded using the PJ Camera, this item shows the PJ camera recording mode that was used. This item may remain blank if the image was recorded using a different type of digital camera. ■ Trapezoid Correction These items indicate whether the file’s data includes trapezoid correction data, and whether the image contained in the file is a trapezoid corrected image.
PJ Camera Software Folder Structure This section explains the folder structure that is used to store the various folders that are created for PJ Camera Software file management. C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\CASIO (Windows 2000/XP) C:\Users\Public\Documents\CASIO (Windows Vista) This is the standard Windows file where the PJ_System folder is created under PJ Camera Software default settings.
PJ Camera Software Folder Structure z Using the [File Storage Location] setting on the [Common] tab of the operating environment dialog box to change the location of the [PJ_System] folder will create a new [PJ_System] folder and the required system folders shown above. The contents of the existing [PJ_System] folder are not moved to the new [PJ_System] folder. z You can create folders inside of the [PJ_System] folder to store images you want to use with PJ Camera Software.
Error Messages If an error message appears, click the [OK] button to close the dialog box and then take the steps necessary to eliminate the cause of the error. ■ PJ Camera Error Messages Error Message Cause and Required Action Batteries are low or dead. Make sure the AC adaptor is connected. PJ Camera battery went low while you were running the PJ Camera under battery power. Connect the AC adaptor to the PJ Camera Stand. Connection with camera was lost.
Error Messages ■ Other Error Messages Error Message Cause and Required Action The camera is not turned on or there is no USB connection. Correct the problem. You attempted to perform an operation that involves the PJ Camera (Document Camera Mode, Scanner Mode, Camera Image Mode, Projection Area Capture, Board Area Capture) while the PJ Camera is turned off or not connected. Check the following points and make necessary corrections.
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