Casio EX-s600 Manual do Utilizador

EDigital CameraEX-S600User’s GuideK836PCM1DMXThank you for purchasing this CASIO product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained

INTRODUCTION10• Flash Assist (page 63)This feature compensates when flash intensity is notstrong enough, so images are better illuminated.• Triple Sel

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS100Recording a Short MovieShort Movie records a movie of preset length each timeyou press [ ] (MOVIE).Short Movie consists ba

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1014.Use [왖] and [왔] tospecify the length ofthe past part (the partbefore [ ] (MOVIE)is pressed), and thenpress [왘].• Times c

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1027.Point the camera at the subject and thenpress [ ] (MOVIE).• This will record a movie of the length specified by thetime

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1033.Point the camera at the subject and thenpress [ ] (MOVIE).• This will record anything that went on in front of thelens d

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS104• The movie recording capacity of built-in memory is verysmall. Use of a memory card (page 169) is recommendedwhen recordi

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS105 IMPORTANT! • Snapshot during movie recording is not possiblewhile any one of the following BEST SHOT scenes isbeing used

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS106Recording AudioAdding Audio to a SnapshotYou can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.• Image Format: JPEGJPEG is a

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1075.Press the shutter button to start audiorecording.• The operation lamp will flash green while recording isin progress.6.R

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1081.In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).2.Use [왖], [왔], [왗 ] and[왘] to select the “VoiceRecording” scene, andthen press

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS109 Audio Recording Precautions• Take care that you do notblock the microphone withyour fingers.• Good recording results are

INTRODUCTION11• Movie button (pages 99, 105)Simply press [ ] (MOVIE) to start recording a movie,without any troublesome mode changes. You can evenpres

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS110• An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red),G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed.This histog

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS111• A centered histogramindicates that there is gooddistribution of light pixels anddark pixels. This type ofhistogram resul

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS112REC Mode Camera SettingsThe following are the settings you can configure beforerecording an image using the REC mode.• L/R

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1133.Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting youwant, and then press [SET].• After you assign a function, you can change itsset

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS114To do this:Display images on the monitorscreen for about one secondimmediately after they are recordedDo not display image

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS115Specifying Power On Default SettingsThe camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify thepower on default settings indiv

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS116 IMPORTANT! • Note that BEST SHOT mode settings take priorityover mode memory settings. If you turn the cameraoff while in

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS117 IMPORTANT! • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed incombination with a high ISO sensitivity setting cancause di

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS118 Multi (Multi pattern)Multi (Multi pattern) metering divides theimage into sections and measures thelight in each section

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS119Using the Filter FunctionThe camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of animage when you record it.1.In the REC m

INTRODUCTION12• PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support(page 180)Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINTcompatible printer and you can pr

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS120Specifying Color SaturationUse the following procedure to control the intensity of theimage you are recording.1.In the REC

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS121Resetting the CameraUse the following procedure to reset all of the camera’ssettings to their initial defaults as shown un

PLAYBACK122PLAYBACK2.Use [왘] (forward) or [왗] (back) to scrollthrough files on the monitor screen. NOTE • Holding down [왗] or [왘] scrolls images at hi

PLAYBACK123Playing an Audio SnapshotPerform the steps below to display an audio snapshot(indicated by ) and play its audio.1.In the PLAY mode, use [왗

PLAYBACK124Zooming the Display ImagePerform the following procedure to zoom the imagecurrently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normalsize.

PLAYBACK125Resizing an ImageYou can resize a recorded image to one of three sizes.1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY”tab, select “Res

PLAYBACK126 IMPORTANT! • Resizing an image creates a new file that containsthe image in the size you select. The file with theoriginal image also rema

PLAYBACK1274.Use the zoom button to zoom the image.• The part of the image displayed on the monitorscreen is the cropped part.5.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and

PLAYBACK128Playing and Editing a MoviePlaying a MovieUse the following procedure to play a movie you recordedwith this camera.1.In the PLAY mode,use [

PLAYBACK129 IMPORTANT! • You can adjust the volume level of movie audioduring movie playback only.• You can zoom a movie up to 4.5 times normal size.•

INTRODUCTION13Precautions General PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the EX-S600.All references in this

PLAYBACK130Editing a MovieUse the procedure in this section to edit and delete movies.Editing operations let you cut everything before or after aspeci

PLAYBACK131To do this:Cut everything before aspecific frameCut everything after a specificframeExit the cut modeSelect this setting: Cut CutCancel To

PLAYBACK1325.When the frame youwant is displayed,press [왔].6.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Yes,” and thenpress [SET].• The message “Busy... Please wait.

PLAYBACK1334.Display the starting frame where you want thefirst cut to be located.5.When the frame youwant is displayed,press [왔].To do this:Fast forw

PLAYBACK134Capturing a Still Image from a Movie(MOTION PRINT)The MOTION PRINT feature lets you capture a frame froman existing movie and create a stil

PLAYBACK1356.After selecting theframe you want, press[SET].• This displays theresulting still image.• If you selected “9frames” for the layout,the fra

PLAYBACK1362.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and[왘] to move theselection boundary tothe image you want.Pressing [왘] while theselection boundary isin the right colu

PLAYBACK1372.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘 ] to move theselection boundary to the date you want, andthen press [SET].• This displays an image of the first

PLAYBACK1383.Use the screen that appears to configure theimage, time, interval, and effect settings.ImagesTimeInterval• All ImagesDisplays all images

PLAYBACK139 IMPORTANT! • Note that all buttons are disabled while an imagechange is in progress. Wait until an image is stoppedon the monitor screen b

INTRODUCTION14• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due todropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,immediately turn it of

PLAYBACK140Using the Photo Stand FeatureThe “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what shouldappear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera i

PLAYBACK141Rotating the Display ImageUse the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degreesand register the rotation information along with the im

PLAYBACK142Using Image RouletteImage Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on thedisplay, before stopping at one of them. The image thatfinally a

PLAYBACK143 IMPORTANT! • Image Roulette does not play movie files or displaythe voice recording file icon.• Image Roulette is disabled when there is o

PLAYBACK1441.In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scrollthrough snapshots until the one to which youwant to add audio is displayed.2.Press [MENU].3.Se

PLAYBACK145 IMPORTANT! • Take care that you donot block themicrophone with yourfingers.• Good recording resultsare not possible whenthe camera is too

PLAYBACK146 IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback isbeing performed or is paused.• If your recording has index marks (page 108)

PLAYBACK147AV cable[AV OUT] (AV output port)Video input terminalTV2.Turn off the camera.3.Set the camera onto the USB cradle.4.Turn on the TV and sele

PLAYBACK148Selecting the Video Output SystemYou can select either NTSC or PAL for the video system tomatch the system of the TV you are using.1.In the

DELETING FILES149DELETING FILESYou can delete a single file, or you can delete all filescurrently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cann

INTRODUCTION15 Data Error Precautions• Your digital camera is manufactured using precisiondigital components. Any of the following creates the riskof

DELETING FILES150Deleting All Files1.In the PLAY mode, press [왔] ( ).2.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “All Files Delete”,and then press [SET].3.Use [왖] a

FILE MANAGEMENT151FILE MANAGEMENTThe file management capabilities of the camera make iteasy to keep track of images. You can protect files againstdele

FILE MANAGEMENT1524.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “On”, and thenpress [SET].• A file that is protected isindicated by the mark.• To unprotect a file, selec

FILE MANAGEMENT153To protect all files in memory1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, andthen press [왘].3.Use [왖

FILE MANAGEMENT1543.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Save”, andthen press [SET].• This displays the namesof the files in built-inmemory or on the loadedmemor

FILE MANAGEMENT155To display a file in the FAVORITE folder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen press

FILE MANAGEMENT156To delete a file from the FAVORITEfolder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen press

OTHER SETTINGS157OTHER SETTINGSConfiguring Sound SettingsYou can configure different sounds to play whenever youturn on the camera, press the shutter

OTHER SETTINGS158To set the audio volume level for movieand audio snapshot playback1.Press [MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, andthen

OTHER SETTINGS159 IMPORTANT! • You can select any one of the following types ofimage as the startup image.— The camera’s built-in image— A snapshot— T

INTRODUCTION16 Condensation• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day orotherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,there is the pos

OTHER SETTINGS160Setting the ClockUse the procedures in this section to select a Home TimeZone, and to change its date and time settings. If you wantt

OTHER SETTINGS161To set the current time and date1.Press [MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, andthen press [왘].3.Set the current date a

OTHER SETTINGS162Using World TimeYou can use the World Time screen to select a time zoneand instantly change the time setting of the camera’s clockwhe

OTHER SETTINGS1635.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and[왘] to select thegeographical area youwant, and then press[SET].6.Use [왖] and [왔] to select the city you want

OTHER SETTINGS164Changing the Display LanguageYou can use the following procedure to select one of tenlanguages as the display language.1.Press [MENU]

OTHER SETTINGS165Changing the Brightness of the MonitorScreenYou can use the following procedure to toggle thebrightness of the monitor screen between

OTHER SETTINGS166• Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camerato see the computer as an external storage device. Usethis setting for normal tran

OTHER SETTINGS167Select this setting:Power OnPower On/OffDisableTo configure this operation:Power turns on when [] (REC) or[] (PLAY) is pressed (but d

OTHER SETTINGS1681.Check to make sure there is no memory cardloaded in the camera.• If there is a memory card loaded in the camera,remove it (page 171

USING A MEMORY CARD169USING A MEMORY CARDYou can expand the storagecapabilities of your camera by usinga commercially available memorycard (SD memory

INTRODUCTION17 Lens• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface ofthe lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and causemalfunction.• Yo

USING A MEMORY CARD170Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting orremoving a memory card.• Be sure to orient

USING A MEMORY CARD171To replace the memory card1.Press the memory cardinto the camera andthen release it. This willcause the card to comepart way out

USING A MEMORY CARD172Formatting a Memory CardFormatting a memory card deletes any data already storedon it. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the camera to

USING A MEMORY CARD173 Memory Card Precautions• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you canrestore normal operation by reformatting it. How

USING A MEMORY CARD174To copy all the files in built-in memory toa memory card1.Load the memory card into the camera.2.Turn on the camera. Next, enter

USING A MEMORY CARD175To copy a specific file from a memorycard to built-in memoryFiles can be copied from a memory card to built-in memoryone at a ti

PRINTING IMAGES176PRINTING IMAGESA digital camera provides you with a variety of differentways to print the images it records. The three main printing

PRINTING IMAGES177DPOFThe letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital PrintOrder Format”, which is a format forrecording on a memory card or other mediumwhich d

PRINTING IMAGES1785.Use [왖] and [왔] to specify the number ofcopies.• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.Specify 00 if you do not want t

PRINTING IMAGES179To configure print settings for all images1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, andthen press [왘]

QUICK START GUIDE18QUICK START GUIDEFirst, charge the battery!1.Load the battery into the camera(page 32).2.Place the camera onto the USB cradle to ch

PRINTING IMAGES180 IMPORTANT! • DPOF settings are not cleared automatically afterprinting is complete. This means that if you performanother printing

PRINTING IMAGES181Select this setting:Mass Storage (USBDIRECT-PRINT)PTP (PictBridge)When connecting to this type ofdevice:Computer or USB DIRECT-PRINT

PRINTING IMAGES1825.Turn off the camera, and then set the cameraon the USB cradle.6.Turn on the printer.7.Load paper for printing the images into thep

PRINTING IMAGES18311.Use [왖] and [왔] to specify the print optionyou want.• To print a single image: Select “1 Image” and thenpress [SET]. Next, use [왗

PRINTING IMAGES184Date PrintingAny one of the procedures described below can be used toinclude the recording date in image prints. Correct dateprintin

PRINTING IMAGES185Exif PrintExif Print is aninternationally supported,open standard file formatthat makes it possible tocapture and display vibrantdig

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER186VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTERAfter using the USB cradle to establish a USB connectionbetween the camera and your compute

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER187 IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to powerdown suddenly during data communication. Use ofthe special

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1881.What you should do first depends on whetheryour computer is running under Windows XP,2000, Me, 98SE, or 98.Windows 98

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1895.When the final setup screen appears, click the[Exit] button on the CD-ROM menu to exit themenu, and then remove the C

QUICK START GUIDE191.Press the power button to turn on the camera.2.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language youwant.3.Press [SET] to registe

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER190• Take care when connecting the USB cable to theUSB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cableplugs are shaped for pr

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER19112.Place the camera onto the USB cradle.• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while itis turned on.• Pressing t

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER19214.On your computer, double-click “MyComputer”.• If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then[My Computer].15.

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER193Windows XP1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), right-click the “Dcim” folder.2. On the shortcut menu that a

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER194Using the Camera with a MacintoshComputerThe following are the general steps for viewing and copyingfiles from a Macint

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER195 IMPORTANT! • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-inmemory to a computer, make sure there is nomemory

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1962.Connect the USB cable that comes bundledwith the camera to the USB cradle and yourcomputer’s USB port.• Take care whe

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1973.Press the camera’s power button to turn it on,and then press its [MENU] button.4.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER19811.Double-click the file that contains the imageyou want to view.• For information about file names, see “MemoryFolder

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER199 USB Connection Precautions• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computerscreen for a long time. Doing so ca

INTRODUCTION2INTRODUCTIONUnpackingCheck to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact

QUICK START GUIDE20To record an imageSee page 50 for details.1.Press [ ] (REC).• This enters the REC (recording) mode.• This causes the auto recording

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER200Using a Commercially Available SD Memory CardReader/WriterSee the user documentation that comes with the SDmemory card

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER201. . .Memory Folder Structure Folder StructureDCIM (DCIM Folder)100CASIO (Storage folder)CIMG0001.JPG (Image file)CIMG0

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER202• FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only)Folder that contains Favorites image files(Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels)• DPOF

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER203 Built-in Memory and Memory CardPrecautions• Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top)folder of all the fi

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER204USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERThis section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundle

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER205PurposeSnapshot retouching,reorientation, printingMovie playbackMovie editingViewing of userdocumentation (PDF) fil

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER206Computer System RequirementsComputer system requirements are different for each of theapplications. Be sure to chec

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER207Photohands 1.0OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98Memory: At least 64MBHD: At least 10MBDirectX 9.0cOS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98HD: At

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER208Managing Images on a PCTo manage images on a PC, you need to install the PhotoLoader application from the CD-ROM th

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER209 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” FileYou should always read the “Read me” file for “PhotoLoader” before inst

QUICK START GUIDE211.Press [ ] (PLAY).2.Press [왔] ( ).3.Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want todelete.4.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”.

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER210 Checking for the Proper Version of DirectXIn order to manage images using Photo Loader, yourcomputer also needs t

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER211Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing aSnapshotIn order to retouch, reorient, or print snapshots on your PC,you nee

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER212 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” FileYou should always read the “Read me” file for“Photohands” before instal

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER213Playing a MovieIn order to play a movie recorded with this camera on yourPC using Windows Media Player, you need to

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER214● Getting StartedStart up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. This will automatically launch

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER215● Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” FileYou should always read the “Read me” file for “WindowsMedia Player 9” b

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER216 Movie Playback PrecautionThe recommended system requirements described beloware necessary to use your computer to

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER217 Getting StartedStart up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. This will automatically launch

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER218Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)1.In the “Manual” area, click the name of themanual you want to read. IMPORTA

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER219Using the Camera with a Macintosh ComputerYour digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it i

GETTING READY22GETTING READYThis term as used in thismanual:“camera”“file memory”“battery”“charger”Means this:The CASIO EX-S600 DigitalCameraThe locat

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER220Computer System RequirementsComputer system requirements are different for each of theapplications. Be sure to chec

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER221Managing Images on a Macintosh To manage images on a Macintosh runningOS 9Install the Photo Loader application fro

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER222Playing Back a Movie on your MacintoshTo playback movies on your Macintosh using QuickTime,install CASIO AVI Import

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER2236.Restart your Macintosh and confirm thatQuickTime can play the movies properly. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to move the m

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER224Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Readerinstalled on your computer

APPENDIX225APPENDIXMenu ReferenceThe following shows lists of menus that appear in the RECmode and the PLAY mode, and their settings.• The settings th

APPENDIX226ScreenSoundsStartupFile No.World TimeAdjustDate StyleLanguageSleepAuto Power OffREC / PLAYUSBVideo OutFormatResetAuto / Bright / NormalStar

APPENDIX227 PLAY Mode● PLAY Tab MenuSlideshowMOTION PRINT Anti ShakeMovie EditingFavoritesDPOFProtectDate/TimeRotationResizeTrimmingDubbingCopyStart

APPENDIX228 REC ModeOperation LampAF assistlight/self-timerlampRedPattern 1Pattern 2Operational (Power on,recording enabled)Flash is charging.Flash c

APPENDIX229 IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never removethe card from the camera while the operation lamp isflashing green. Doing so wi

GETTING READY23 File MemoryThe term “file memory” in this manual is a general term thatrefers to the location where your camera is currently storingt

APPENDIX230 USB Cradle Indicator LampsThe USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE]lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash toindicate

APPENDIX231Power does not turn on.Camera suddenly powersdown.Image is not recordedwhen the shutter button ispressed.1) The battery is not oriented cor

APPENDIX2321) Clean the lens.2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focusframe when composing the image.3) Use manual focus (page 77).4) Turn on

APPENDIX233Symptom Possible Cause ActionCamera powers downduring self-timercountdown.Monitor screen image isout of focus.Recorded images are notsaved

APPENDIX234Symptom Possible Cause ActionPlaybackVertical lines on themonitor screen.Out of focus images.Digital noise in images.Color of the playbacki

APPENDIX235Symptom Possible Cause ActionOtherAll buttons and switchesare disabled.Monitor screen is off.Cannot transfer files over aUSB connection.Cir

APPENDIX236If you have problems installing the USB driver...You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect

APPENDIX237Display MessagesBattery is low.Cannot correctimage!Can not find the file.Cannot register anymore files.Card ERRORThe battery is dead.Keysto

APPENDIX238One of the following problems occurred duringprinting.• Printer power off• Printer internal errorImage compression could not be performed d

APPENDIX239SpecificationsProduct ... Digital CameraModel ... EX-S600 Camera FunctionsImage

GETTING READY24 Back7 Operation lamp8 [ ] (PLAY mode) button9 [ ] (REC mode) button0 [ ] (MOVIE) buttonA Zoom buttonB Strap ringC SpeakerD [왖][왔][왗][

APPENDIX240• MoviesImageSize(Pixels)HQ640 × 480Normal640 × 480LP320 × 240MaximumRecordingTime PerFileUntilmemoryfullUntilmemoryfullUntilmemoryfullAppr

APPENDIX241Exposure ControlLight Metering ... Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot byCCDExposure ... Program AEExp

APPENDIX242Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 700mAh)Storage Medium: SD Memory Card*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)• Temperature: 23°C (73

APPENDIX243 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20)Rated Voltage ... 3.7 VRated Capacitance ... 700 mAhOperating Temperatu

APPENDIX244 Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G)Power Requirement ... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mAOutput ...

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GETTING READY25USB CradleSimply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USBcradle lets you perform the following tasks.• Battery charging (page 33)

GETTING READY26Monitor Screen ContentsThe monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.• Note that the

GETTING READY27 NOTE • An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISOsensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitorscreen value to turn amber.•

GETTING READY28PLAY Mode1 PLAY mode file typeSnapshotMovieShort MoviePast MovieAudio SnapshotVoice Recording2 Image protectionindicator (page 152)3 Fo

GETTING READY29 IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if youdisplay an image that was recorded using a differentdigital camera model.

INTRODUCTION3Contents2 INTRODUCTIONUnpacking ... 2Features ...

GETTING READY30Indicators on Histogram/Details onIndicators off PLAY ModeIndicators offIndicators on Histogram onChanging the Contents of the Monitor

GETTING READY31 IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist whenusing the camera to protect against accidentallydropping it.• The supplie

GETTING READY322.With the EXILIM logo on the battery facingupwards (in the direction of the monitorscreen), hold the stopper in the directionindicated

GETTING READY33To charge the battery1.Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and thenplug it in to a household

GETTING READY34 NOTE • The AC adaptor is designed for operation on powerranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however,that the shape of the power cor

GETTING READY35• The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored andthe charge operation may not start right away if youtry to charge immediately after usi

GETTING READY36 If the camera does not work normallyThis can mean there is a problem with how the battery isloaded. Perform the following steps.1.Rem

GETTING READY37To replace the battery1.Open the battery cover.2.Pull the stopper in the direction indicated bythe arrow.• This will cause the battery

GETTING READY38• Failure to observe any of the following precautionswhile using the battery creates the risk of overheating,fire, and explosion.— Neve

GETTING READY39● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE• The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digitalcamera only.• Use only the USB cradle that comes with

INTRODUCTION4Using the Self-timer ... 65Specifying Image Size ...

GETTING READY40 USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltageis outside the rating marked on the ACadaptor. Doi

GETTING READY41Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the cameraPress the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). Theoperation lamp will light green

GETTING READY42 To turn off the cameraPress the power button to turn off the camera. NOTE • You can setup the camera so it does not turn onwhen you p

GETTING READY43To configure this feature: Select this setting:Sleep SleepAuto Power Off Auto Power Off5.Use [왖] and [왔] to change the currentlyselecte

GETTING READY44Using the On-screen MenusPressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screenthat you can use to perform various operations. The menuth

GETTING READY45● Menu Screen OperationsWhen you want to do this:Move between tabsMove from the tab to thesettingsMove from the settings tothe tabMove

GETTING READY466.Perform one of the following operations toapply the setting you configured.• See “Menu Reference” on page 225 for moreinformation abo

GETTING READY47• A built-in backup battery retains the date and timesettings of the camera for about 24 hours if thecamera is not supplied with power.

GETTING READY483.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and[왘] to select thegeographical areawhere you live, andthen press [SET].4.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect the name of th

GETTING READY498.Press [SET] to register the settings and exitthe setting screen.To do this:Change the setting at the currentcursor locationMove the c

INTRODUCTION5REC Mode Camera Settings ... 112Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys 112Turning the On-screen Gri

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING50BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGThis section describes the basic procedure for recording animage.Recording an ImageAiming the CameraUse bo

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING51Recording an ImageYour camera automatically adjusts shutter speed inaccordance with the brightness of the subject. Images youre

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING523.Press the shutter button halfway to focus the image.• When you press the shutterbutton half way, the camera’sAuto Focus featu

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING53*1 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowinglight passing through the lens to reach the CCD. Alarger shutter speed

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING54You can turn the AF assist light on or off. It isrecommended that you turn off the AF assist light whenrecording images of near

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING55 About Auto Focus• Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible whenshooting the following types of subjects.— Solid color

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING56 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen• The image shown on the monitor screen in the RECmode is a simplified image for composing p

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING57Zoom out Zoom in2.Compose the image, and then press theshutter button. NOTE • The optical zoom factor also affects the lensaper

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING58Digital ZoomDigital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at thecenter of the image screen. The range of digital zoom i

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING593.Release the zoom button momentarily, andthen hold down its telephoto ( ) side againto move the zoom pointer into the digitalz

INTRODUCTION6157 OTHER SETTINGSConfiguring Sound Settings ... 157To configure sound settings 157To set the confirmat

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING60[ 왔] ( )Flash mode indicatorUsing the FlashPerform the following steps to select the flash mode youwant to use.• The approxi

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING61 IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of timeswhen you record an image. The initial flashes arepre-flashes

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING62 IMPORTANT! Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction.• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the peopl

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING63Changing the Flash Intensity SettingPerform the following steps to change the flash intensitysetting.1.In the REC mode, press [

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING644.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Auto”, and thenpress [SET].• Selecting “Off” disables flash assist. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING65• When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on atripod to record images in an area where available lightingis dim. Rec

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING66To do this:Specify a 10-second self-timerSpecify a 2-second self-timerSpecify Triple Self-timerDisable the self-timerSelect thi

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING67AF assist light/Self-timer lamp5.Press the shutterbutton to record theimage.• When you press theshutter button, the AFassist li

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING68Specifying Image Size“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as thenumber of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel”

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING69Specifying Image QualityCompressing an image before storage can cause adeterioration of its quality. The more an image iscompre

INTRODUCTION7186 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTERUsing the Camera with a Windows Computer ... 186Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ... 1

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING70 IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image yourecord. This means that the remaining imagecapacity noted on the

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS71OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSSelecting the Focus ModeYou can select one of five different focus modes: AutoFocus, Macro, Pan Fo

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS72Using Auto FocusAs its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the imageautomatically. The automatic focus operation starts wheny

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS73 NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because thesubject is closer than the Auto Focus range, thecamera automaticall

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS74 Specifying the Auto Focus AreaYou can use the following procedure to change the AutoFocus area used in the Auto Focus mod

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS75Using the Macro ModeUse the Macro mode when you need to focus on close upsubjects. The following shows the approximate focu

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS76Using Pan FocusPan Focus comes in handy when recording underconditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, orin

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS77• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS78 NOTE • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation(page 56) while recording with manual focus, a valuewill appear on th

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS792.Keeping the shutterbutton pressed halfway down, re-compose the imageas you like.3.When the image is composed the way youw

INTRODUCTION8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes noresponsibility for any

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS803.Use [왖] and [왔] tochange the exposurecompensation value,and then press [SET].• Pressing [SET] registersthe displayed valu

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS81Adjusting White BalanceThe wavelengths of the light produced by various lightsources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affec

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS82 NOTE • When “Auto” is selected for the white balancesetting, the camera automatically determines thewhite point of the sub

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS833.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Manual”.• This causes the objectyou last used to adjustmanual white balance toappear on the mon

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS84Recording Consecutive Images(Continuous Shutter Mode)You can configure the camera to record only a singlesnapshot each time

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS85BEST SHOT Mode for Snapshots andMoviesSelecting one of the BEST SHOT sample scenesautomatically sets up the camera for reco

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS86• Selecting the “Auto” scene changes the recordingtype to snapshot auto recording (“ ” displayed)(page 51).3.To record a sn

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS87Displaying Sample Scenes IndividuallyYou can use the following procedure to display BESTSHOT sample scenes individually, so

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS88Creating Your Own BEST SHOT SetupYou can use the procedure below to save the setup of ansnapshot or movie you recorded as a

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS89 NOTE • The following are the settings that are included in asnapshot setup: focus mode, EV shift value, whitebalance mode,

INTRODUCTION9Features• 6.0 million effective pixelsThe CCD provides 6.18 million total pixels for images ofoutstanding resolution and detail.• 2.2-inc

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS90Reducing the Effects of Hand or SubjectMovementYou can reduce the effects of subject movement, and forhand movement that te

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS91Shooting with High SensitivityHigher sensitivity makes it possible to record brighterimages, without using flash, even when

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS92Recording Images of Business Cards andDocuments (Business Shot)Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, orsimilarly

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS93Before recording with Business Shot• Before recording, compose the image so outline of theitem you want to record fits enti

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS945.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Correct”, andthen press [SET].• Selecting “Cancel” inplace of “Correct” storesthe original imag

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS95To restore an old photograph1.In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).2.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select “OldPhoto”, an

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS964.Use [왗] and [왘] to select the contourcandidate you want to correct.5.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Trim”, andthen press [SET]

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS97 IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled while recording an oldphotograph. However, you can use optical zoom.• The camera wil

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS98— Past MovieThis function uses a 5-second buffer that is continuallyupdated. Pressing [ ] (MOVIE) starts recording fromfive

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS99HQ(640 × 480 pixels)Normal(640 × 480 pixels)LP(320 × 240 pixels)SettingHigherQualityLowerQualityApproximateData Rate4.0 meg