Casio EX-S500 Manual de usuario

EDigital CameraEX-S500User’s GuideK835PCM1DMXThank you for purchasing this CASIO product.• Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained

INTRODUCTION10• Triple Self-timer (page 66)The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,automatically.• Quick Shutter (page 73)When you press th

100OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS3.Point the camera at the subject and thenpress [ ] (MOVIE).• This will record anything that went on in front of thelens d

101OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• Very bright light inside of an image can cause a verticalband to appear in the monitor screen image. This is aCCD phenom

102OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • During movie recording, you can only record autorecording snapshots, and BEST SHOT snapshots(excluding Busin

103OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”,and then press [왘].3.Use [왖] and [왔] to select

104OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSRecording Your VoiceVoice Recording provides quick and easy recording of yourvoice.• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording fo

105OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS4.Recording stops when you press the shutterbutton, when memory becomes full, or whenthe battery goes dead. Audio Recordi

106OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the HistogramYou can use [왖] (DISP) to display a histogram on themonitor screen (page 30). The histogram lets you ch

107OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• When the histogram is too farto the left, it means that thereare too many dark pixels.This type of histogram resultswhen

108OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown forillustrative purposes only. You may not be able toachieve exactl

109OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • You can also configure the settings listed below. Seethe referenced pages for more information.— Continuous (page

INTRODUCTION11• MOTION PRINT (pages 98, 130)Capture frames from a movie and create still images thatare suitable for printing.• Audio Snapshot mode (p

110OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS3.Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting youwant, and then press [SET].• After you assign a function, you can change itsset

111OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSTo do this:Display images on the monitorscreen for about one secondimmediately after they are recordedDo not display image

112OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSSelect this setting:OnOffTo do this:Display guidance text when youselect an icon on the monitor screen.Turn off Icon Help3

113OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS*1 Specifies whether startup is performed with BESTSHOT scene selection as-is. When on, starts upwith the last used BEST S

114OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Note that BEST SHOT mode settings take priorityover mode memory settings. If you turn the cameraoff while in

115OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed incombination with a high ISO sensitivity setting cancause di

116OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Multi (Multi pattern)Multi (Multi pattern) metering divides theimage into sections and measures thelight in each section

117OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the Filter FunctionThe camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of animage when you record it.1.In the REC m

118OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSSpecifying Color SaturationUse the following procedure to control the intensity of theimage you are recording.1.In the REC

119OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSResetting the CameraUse the following procedure to reset all of the camera’ssettings to their initial defaults as shown un

INTRODUCTION12• PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 174)Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINTcompatible printer and you can p

120PLAYBACKPLAYBACK2.Use [왘] (forward) or [왗] (back) to scrollthrough files on the monitor screen. NOTE • Holding down [왗 ] or [왘] scrolls images at h

121PLAYBACKPlaying an Audio SnapshotPerform the steps below to display an audio snapshot(indicated by ) and play its audio.1.In the PLAY mode, use [왗

122PLAYBACKZooming the Display ImagePerform the following procedure to zoom the imagecurrently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normalsize.

123PLAYBACKResizing an ImageYou can resize a recorded image to either of the threefollowing sizes.• 1600 × 1200 pixels (UXGA):Best for print sizes 3.5

124PLAYBACKCropping an ImageYou can use the following procedure to crop a portion of anenlarged image.1.In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scrollthr

125PLAYBACKPlaying and Editing a MoviePlaying a MovieUse the following procedure to play a movie you recordedwith this camera.1.In the PLAY mode,use [

126PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • You can adjust the volume level of movie audioduring movie playback only.Editing a MovieUse the procedure in this section to

127PLAYBACKTo do this:Cut everything before aspecific frameCut everything after a specificframeExit the cut modeSelect this setting: Cut CutCancel To

128PLAYBACK5.When the frame youwant is displayed,press [왔].6.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Yes,” and thenpress [SET].• The message “Busy... Please wait.

129PLAYBACK4.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

INTRODUCTION13Precautions General PrecautionsBe sure to observe the following important precautionswhenever using the EX-S500.All references in this

130PLAYBACKCapturing a Still Image from a Movie(MOTION PRINT)The MOTION PRINT feature lets you capture a frame froman existing movie and create a stil

131PLAYBACK5.Use [왗] and [왘] to display the frame that youwant to use as the main image.• Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.6.After sel

132PLAYBACK2.Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and[왘] to move theselection boundary tothe image you want.Pressing [왘] while theselection boundary isin the right colu

133PLAYBACK2.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

134PLAYBACK3.Use the screen that appears to configure theimage, time, interval, and effect settings.ImagesTimeInterval• All ImagesDisplays all images

135PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Note that all buttons are disabled while an imagechange is in progress. Wait until an image is stoppedon the monitor screen b

136PLAYBACKUsing the Photo Stand FeatureThe “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what shouldappear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera i

137PLAYBACKRotating the Display ImageUse the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degreesand register the rotation information along with the im

138PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. Torotate such an image, first unprotect it.• You may not be able to rotate a di

139PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Image Roulette does not play movie files or displaythe voice recording file icon.• Image Roulette is disabled when there is o

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

140PLAYBACK1.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

141PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Take care that you donot block themicrophone with yourfingers.• Good recording resultsare not possible whenthe camera is too

142PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback isbeing performed or is paused.• If your recording has index marks (page 104)

143PLAYBACKAV 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

144PLAYBACKSelecting 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 FILES145DELETING FILESYou can delete a single file, or you can delete all filescurrently in memory. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cann

DELETING FILES146Deleting 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 MANAGEMENT147FILE MANAGEMENTThe file management capabilities of the camera make iteasy to keep track of images. You can protect files againstdele

FILE MANAGEMENT1484.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “On”, and thenpress [SET].• A file that is protected isindicated by the mark.• To unprotect a file, selec

FILE MANAGEMENT149To protect all files in memory1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, andthen press [왘].3.Use [왖

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

FILE MANAGEMENT1503.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Save”, andthen press [SET].• This displays the namesof the files in built-inmemory or on the loadedmemor

FILE MANAGEMENT151To display a file in the FAVORITE folder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen press

FILE MANAGEMENT152To delete a file from the FAVORITEfolder1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, andthen press

OTHER SETTINGS153OTHER SETTINGSConfiguring Sound SettingsYou can configure different sounds to play whenever youturn on the camera, press the shutter

OTHER SETTINGS154To set the audio volume level for movieand audio snapshot playback1.Press [MENU].2.Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, andthen

OTHER SETTINGS155 IMPORTANT! • You can select any one of the following types ofimage as the startup image.— The camera’s built-in image— A snapshot— T

OTHER SETTINGS156Setting the ClockUse the procedures in this section to select a Home TimeZone, and to change its date and time settings. If you wantt

OTHER SETTINGS157To 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 SETTINGS158Using World TimeYou can use the World Time screen to select a time zoneand instantly change the time setting of the camera’s clockwhe

OTHER SETTINGS1595.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

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 SETTINGS160Changing the USB Port ProtocolYou can use the procedure below to change thecommunication protocol of the camera’s USB port whenconnec

OTHER SETTINGS161Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)Power On/Off FunctionsYou can use the following procedures to configure [ ](REC) and [ ] (PLAY) s

OTHER SETTINGS162Formatting Built-in MemoryFormatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format o

USING A MEMORY CARD163USING A MEMORY CARDYou can expand the storagecapabilities of your camera by usinga commercially available memorycard (SD memory

USING A MEMORY CARD1642.Positioning the memorycard so its front isfacing in the samedirection as thecamera’s monitorscreen, carefully slide itinto the

USING A MEMORY CARD165To replace the memory card1.Press the memory cardinto the camera andthen release it. This willcause the card to comepart way out

USING A MEMORY CARD166 To format a memory card1.Load the memory card into the camera.2.Turn on the camera, and press [MENU].3.Select the “Set Up” tab

USING A MEMORY CARD167Copying FilesUse the procedures below to copy files between built-inmemory and a memory card. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot, movie,

USING A MEMORY CARD168To 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 CARD1695.Press [MENU] to exit the copy operation. NOTE • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memorywhose name has the largest nu

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

PRINTING IMAGES170PRINTING IMAGESA digital camera provides you with a variety of differentways to print the images it records. The three main printing

PRINTING IMAGES171DPOFThe letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital PrintOrder Format”, which is a format forrecording on a memory card or other mediumwhich d

PRINTING IMAGES172To configure print settings for a singleimage1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab,select “DPOF”, andthen press [

PRINTING IMAGES173To configure print settings for all images1.In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, andthen press [왘]

PRINTING IMAGES174 IMPORTANT! • DPOF settings are not cleared automatically afterprinting is complete. This means that if you performanother printing

PRINTING IMAGES175Select this setting:Mass Storage (USBDIRECT-PRINT)PTP (PictBridge)When connecting to this type ofdevice:Computer or USB DIRECT-PRINT

PRINTING IMAGES1765.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 IMAGES17711.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 IMAGES178Date PrintingAny one of the procedures described below can be used toinclude the recording date in image prints. Correct dateprintin

PRINTING IMAGES179Exif PrintExif Print is aninternationally supported,open standard file formatthat makes it possible tocapture and display vibrantdig

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

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER180VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTERAfter using the USB cradle to establish a USB connectionbetween the camera and your compute

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER181 IMPORTANT! • Low battery power can cause the camera to powerdown suddenly during data communication. Use ofthe special

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER1821.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 COMPUTER1835.When the final setup screen appears, click the[Exit] button on the CD-ROM menu to exit themenu, and then remove the C

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER184• 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 COMPUTER18512.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 COMPUTER18614.On your computer, double-click “MyComputer”.• If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then[My Computer].15.

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER187Windows 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 COMPUTER188 USB Connection Precautions• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computerscreen for a long time. Doing so ca

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER189 IMPORTANT! • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-inmemory to a computer, make sure there is nomemory

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 COMPUTER1902.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 COMPUTER1913.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 COMPUTER19211.Double-click the file that contains the imageyou want to view.• For information about file names, see “MemoryFolder

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER193 USB Connection Precautions• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computerscreen for a long time. Doing so ca

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER194Using a Commercially Available SD Memory CardReader/WriterSee the user documentation that comes with the SDmemory card

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER195. . .Memory Folder Structure Folder StructureDCIM (DCIM Folder)100CASIO (Storage folder)CIMG0001.JPG (Image file)CIMG0

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER196• FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only)Folder that contains Favorites image files(Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels)• DPOF

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER197 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 COMPUTER198USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERThis section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundle

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER199PurposeSnapshot retouching,reorientation, printingMovie playbackMovie editingViewing of userdocumentation (PDF) fil

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 51 for details.1.Press [ ] (REC).• This enters the REC (recording) mode.2.Point the camera at the subjec

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER200Computer System RequirementsComputer system requirements are different for each of theapplications. Be sure to chec

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER201Photohands 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 COMPUTER202Managing 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 COMPUTER203 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” FileYou should always read the “Read me” file for “PhotoLoader” before inst

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER204 Checking for the Proper Version of DirectXIn order to manage images using Photo Loader, yourcomputer also needs t

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER205Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing aSnapshotIn order to retouch, reorient, or print snapshots on your PC,you nee

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER206 Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” FileYou should always read the “Read me” file for“Photohands” before instal

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER207Playing 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 COMPUTER208● Getting StartedStart up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. This will automatically launch

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER209● Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” FileYou should always read the “Read me” file for “WindowsMedia Player 9” b

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 Movie Playback PrecautionThe recommended system requirements described beloware necessary to use your computer to

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER211 Getting StartedStart up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-ROM drive. This will automatically launch

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER212Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)1.In the “Manual” area, click the name of themanual you want to read. IMPORTA

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER213Using the Camera with a Macintosh ComputerYour digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it i

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER214Computer System RequirementsComputer system requirements are different for each of theapplications. Be sure to chec

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER215Managing Images on a Macintosh To manage images on a Macintosh runningOS 9Install the Photo Loader application fro

USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER216Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Readerinstalled on your computer

APPENDIX217APPENDIXMenu ReferenceThe following shows lists of menus that appear in the RECmode and the PLAY mode, and their settings.• The settings th

APPENDIX218SoundsStartupFile No.World TimeDate StyleAdjustLanguageSleepAuto Power OffREC / PLAYUSBVideo OutFormatResetStartup / Half Shutter /Shutter

APPENDIX219 PLAY Mode● PLAY Tab MenuSlideshowMOTION PRINTMovie EditingFavoritesDPOFProtectRotationResizeTrimmingDubbingCopyStart / Images / Time / In

GETTING READY22GETTING READYThis term as used in thismanual:“camera”“file memory”“battery”“charger”Means this:The CASIO EX-S500 DigitalCameraThe locat

APPENDIX220 REC ModeOperation LampAF assistlight/self-timerlampRedPattern 1Pattern 2Operational (Power on,recording enabled)Flash is charging.Flash c

APPENDIX221 IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never removethe card from the camera while the operation lamp isflashing green. Doing so wi

APPENDIX222 USB Cradle Indicator LampsThe USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE]lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash toindicate

APPENDIX223Power does not turn on.Camera suddenly powersdown.Image is not recordedwhen the shutter button ispressed.1) The battery is not oriented cor

APPENDIX2241) Clean the lens.2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focusframe when composing the image.3) Use manual focus (page 77).4) Mount th

APPENDIX225Symptom Possible Cause ActionMoviesMonitor screen image isout of focus.Recorded images are notsaved in memory.Vertical lines on themonitor

APPENDIX226Symptom Possible Cause ActionPlaybackColor of the playbackimage is different from theimage on the monitorscreen during recording.Images are

APPENDIX227If 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

APPENDIX228Display MessagesBattery is low.Cannot correctimage!Can not find the file.Cannot register anymore files.Card ERRORThe battery is dead.Keysto

APPENDIX229One of the following problems occurred duringprinting.• Printer power off• Printer internal errorImage compression could not be performed d

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

APPENDIX230SpecificationsProduct ... Digital CameraModel ... EX-S500 Camera FunctionsImage

APPENDIX231• MoviesImageSize(Pixels)HQ640 × 480Normal640 × 480LP320 × 240MaximumRecordingTime PerFileUntilmemoryfullUntilmemoryfullUntilmemoryfullAppr

APPENDIX232Exposure ControlLight Metering ... Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot byCCDExposure ... Program AEExp

APPENDIX233Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 700mAh)Storage Medium: SD Memory Card*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)• Temperature: 23°C (73

APPENDIX234 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20)Rated Voltage ... 3.7 VRated Capacitance ... 700 mAhOperating Temperatu

APPENDIX235 Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type)(AD-C51G or AD-C52G)Power Requirement ... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mAOutput ...

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

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 148)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.While pulling the stopper in the directionindicated by the arrow in the illustration, alignthe arrow mark on the battery with the arr

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• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it meansthat an error occurs while charging. An error can becaused by any of the following:

GETTING READY36 Battery Life GuidelinesThe battery life guideline values given below indicate theamount of time under the conditions defined below th

GETTING READY37• The above values are based on a new battery startingfrom a full charge. Repeated charging shortens batterylife.• Battery life is grea

GETTING READY38To replace the battery1.Open the battery cover.2.Pull the stopper in the direction indicated bythe arrow.• This will cause the battery

GETTING READY39• Failure to observe any of the following precautionswhile using the battery creates the risk of overheating,fire, and explosion.— Neve

INTRODUCTION4Using the Self-timer ... 66Specifying Image Size ...

GETTING READY40● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE• The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digitalcamera only.• Use only the USB cradle that comes with

GETTING READY41 USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltageis outside the rating marked on the ACadaptor. Doi

GETTING READY42Turning the Camera On and Off To turn on the cameraPress the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). Theoperation lamp will light green

GETTING READY43 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 READY44To configure this feature: Select this setting:Sleep SleepAuto Power Off Auto Power OffConfiguring Power Saving SettingsYou can configu

GETTING READY45Using the On-screen MenusPressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screenthat you can use to perform various operations. The menuth

GETTING READY46● Menu Screen OperationsWhen you want to do this:Move between tabsMove from the tab to thesettingsMove from the settings tothe tabMove

GETTING READY476.Perform one of the following operations toapply the setting you configured.• See “Menu Reference” on page 217 for moreinformation abo

GETTING READY48• 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 READY493.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

INTRODUCTION5120 PLAYBACKBasic Playback Operation ... 120Playing an Audio Snapshot 121Zooming the Display Image .

GETTING READY508.Press [SET] to register the settings and exitthe setting screen.To do this:Change the setting at the currentcursor locationMove the c

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING51BASIC IMAGE RECORDINGThis section describes the basic procedure for recording animage.Recording an ImageAiming the CameraUse bo

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING52Recording an ImageYour camera automatically adjusts shutter speed inaccordance with the brightness of the subject. Images youre

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING533.Press the shutter button halfway to focus the image.• When you press the shutterbutton half way, the camera’sAuto Focus featu

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING54*1 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows lightpassing through the lens to reach the CCD. A largeraperture value indica

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING55You 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 RECORDING56 About Auto Focus• Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible whenshooting the following types of subjects.— Solid color

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING57 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 RECORDING58Zoom out Zoom in2.Compose the image, and then press theshutter button. NOTE • The optical zoom factor also affects the lensaper

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING59Digital ZoomDigital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at thecenter of the image screen. The range of digital zoom i

INTRODUCTION6153 OTHER SETTINGSConfiguring Sound Settings ... 153To configure sound settings 153To set the confirmat

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING603.Release the zoom button momentarily, andthen hold down its telephoto ( ) side againto move the zoom pointer into the digitalz

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING61[ 왔] ( )Flash mode indicatorUsing the FlashPerform the following steps to select the flash mode youwant to use.• The approxi

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING62 IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of timeswhen you record an image. The initial flashes arepre-flashes

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING63 IMPORTANT! Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction.• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the peopl

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING64Changing the Flash Intensity SettingPerform the following steps to change the flash intensitysetting.1.In the REC mode, press [

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING654.Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Auto”, and thenpress [SET].• Selecting “Off” disables flash assist. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING66• When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on atripod to record images in an area where available lightingis dim. Rec

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING67To do this:Specify a 10-second self-timerSpecify a 2-second self-timerSpecify Triple Self-timerDisable the self-timerSelect thi

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING68AF assist light/Self-timer lamp5.Press the shutterbutton to record theimage.• When you press theshutter button, the AFassist li

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING69Specifying Image Size“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as thenumber of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel”

INTRODUCTION7180 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTERUsing the Camera with a Windows Computer ... 180Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ... 1

BASIC IMAGE RECORDING70Specifying Image QualityCompressing an image before storage can cause adeterioration of its quality. The more an image iscompre

71OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSOTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSSelecting the Focus ModeYou can select one of five different focus modes: AutoFocus, Macro, Pan Fo

72OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing Auto FocusAs its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the imageautomatically. The automatic focus operation starts wheny

73OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because thesubject is closer than the Auto Focus range, thecamera automaticall

74OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying the Auto Focus AreaYou can use the following procedure to change the AutoFocus area used in the Auto Focus mod

75OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing the Macro ModeUse the Macro mode when you need to focus on close upsubjects. The following shows the approximate focu

76OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSUsing Pan FocusPan Focus comes in handy when recording underconditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, orin

77OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.1.In the REC mode, press [MENU].2.Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus

78OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation(page 57) while recording with manual focus, a valuewill appear on th

79OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS2.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

80OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS3.Use [왖] and [왔] tochange the exposurecompensation value,and then press [SET].• Pressing [SET] registersthe displayed valu

81OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSAdjusting White BalanceThe wavelengths of the light produced by various lightsources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affec

82OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When “Auto” is selected for the white balancesetting, the camera automatically determines thewhite point of the sub

83OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS3.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Manual”.• This causes the objectyou last used to adjustmanual white balance toappear on the mon

84OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSRecording Consecutive Images(Continuous Shutter Mode)You can configure the camera to record only a singlesnapshot each time

85OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSBEST SHOT Mode for Snapshots andMoviesSelecting one of the BEST SHOT sample scenesautomatically sets up the camera for reco

86OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• Selecting the “Auto” scene changes the recordingtype to snapshot auto recording (“ ” displayed)(page 52).3.To record a sn

87OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSDisplaying Sample Scenes IndividuallyYou can use the following procedure to display BESTSHOT sample scenes individually, so

88OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSCreating Your Own BEST SHOT SetupYou can use the procedure below to save the setup of ansnapshot or movie you recorded as a

89OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • The following are the settings that are included in asnapshot setup: focus mode, EV shift value, whitebalance mode,

INTRODUCTION9Features• 5.0 million effective pixelsThe CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels for images ofoutstanding resolution and detail.• 2.2-inc

90OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSReducing the Effects of Hand or SubjectMovementYou can reduce the effects of subject movement, and forhand movement that te

91OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSShooting with High SensitivityHigher sensitivity makes it possible to record brighterimages when there is not enough lighti

92OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSRecording Images of Business Cards andDocuments (Business Shot)Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, orsimilarly

93OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • When the camera is at an angle to a business cardor document it is recording, the shape of thebusiness card or docu

94OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS4.Use [왗] and [왘] to select the candidate youwant to correct.5.Use [왖] and [왔] toselect “Correct”, andthen press [SET].• Se

95OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS• Movie recording functions— MovieUse this function for normal movie recording (page96).— Short MovieEach press of [ ] (MOV

96OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONSHQ(640 × 480 pixels)Normal(640 × 480 pixels)LP(320 × 240 pixels)SettingHigherQualityLowerQualityApproximateData Rate4.1 meg

97OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS To record a Short Movie1.In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).2.Use [왖], [왔], [왗] and [왘] to select the “ShortMovie” s

98OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS4.Use [왖] and [왔] tospecify the length ofthe past part (the partbefore [ ] (MOVIE)is pressed), and thenpress [왘].• Times ca

99OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS7.Point the camera at the subject and thenpress [ ] (MOVIE).• This will record a movie of the length specified by thetime v