E Digital Camera EX-S600 User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) USB Cradle (CA-30) Strap CD-ROMs (2) USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
INTRODUCTION Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26 Contents 2 REC Mode PLAY Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen INTRODUCTION Attaching the Strap .................................................... 31 Power Requirements ................................................. 32 Unpacking ....................................................................
INTRODUCTION Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) ............................... 92 Using the Self-timer ................................................... 65 Specifying Image Size ............................................... 68 Before recording with Business Shot To use Business Shot Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 69 93 93 Restoring an Old Photograph ....................................
INTRODUCTION Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 138 REC Mode Camera Settings ....................................
INTRODUCTION 157 OTHER SETTINGS 169 Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 157 To configure sound settings To set the confirmation tone volume level To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback USING A MEMORY CARD Using a Memory Card .............................................. 170 157 157 To insert a memory card into the camera To replace the memory card Formatting a Memory Card 158 170 171 172 Copying Files .....................................
INTRODUCTION 186 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 219 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER About the bundled CD-ROM Computer System Requirements Managing Images on a Macintosh Playing Back a Movie on your Macintosh Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To register as a camera user Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 186 Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer ....... 194 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer ....................................................
INTRODUCTION • Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). • Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. • Ulead is a trademark of Ulead Systems,Inc. • Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
INTRODUCTION ■ LCD Panel The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of 99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned on). Features • 6.0 million effective pixels The CCD provides 6.18 million total pixels for images of outstanding resolution and detail. • 2.2-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen • 8.3MB built-in memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
INTRODUCTION • Flash Assist (page 63) This feature compensates when flash intensity is not strong enough, so images are better illuminated. • BEST SHOT (page 85) Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of image you are trying to record and the camera performs troublesome setups automatically for beautiful images every time. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include setups for High Sensitivity and Anti Shake. A [BS] (BEST SHOT) button provides direct access to BEST SHOT sample scenes.
INTRODUCTION • Movie button (pages 99, 105) Simply press [ ] (MOVIE) to start recording a movie, without any troublesome mode changes. You can even press the shutter button during movie recording to record a snapshot. • Real-time RGB histogram (page 109) An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before.
INTRODUCTION • PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page 180) Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT compatible printer and you can print images without going through a computer. • Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD (page 216) Bundled Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD software lets you edit movie files on your computer and create Video CDs. Software can be upgraded to convert files so they can be played by a DVD player.
INTRODUCTION • Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc. • Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center.
INTRODUCTION ■ Test for proper operation before using the camera! • If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk of accident.
INTRODUCTION ■ Data Error Precautions ■ Operating conditions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory. • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
INTRODUCTION ■ Condensation ■ Power Supply • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
INTRODUCTION ■ Lens ■ Other • Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction. • You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery into the camera 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the (page 32). battery (page 33). 1 • Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. • It takes about 120 minutes to achieve a full charge.
QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. See page 47 for details. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language you 1 want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image See page 50 for details. 1. Press [ Auto recording icon ] (REC). • This enters the REC (recording) mode. • This causes the auto recording icon ( the monitor screen. Operation lamp 1 2 ) to appear on 2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor screen to compose the image, and then press the shutter button half way. 3 Focus frame • When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights green. 3.
QUICK START GUIDE To view a recorded image To delete an image See page 122 for details. See page 149 for details. 1 1 2, 3, 4, 5 2 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). • This enters the PLAY (playback) mode. 2. Use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through the images. 1. Press [ ] (PLAY). 2. Press [왔] ( ). 3. Use [왗] and [왘] to display the image you want to delete. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 5.
GETTING READY GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. This term as used in this manual: “digital noise” About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. Tiny flecks or “snow” in a recorded image or on the monitor screen, which makes the image look grainy. ■ Button Operations Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]).
GETTING READY ■ File Memory General Guide The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that refers to the location where your camera is currently storing the images you record. File memory can be any one of the following three locations. The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
GETTING READY ■ Back ■ Bottom 7 890 A C D H I Stopper J Memory card slot K Battery compartment L Battery cover M Connector N Tripod screw hole B * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
GETTING READY ■ Front USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. 1 • Battery charging (page 33) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature (page 140). • TV connectability for viewing of images on a television screen (page 146).
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera.
GETTING READY 6 Recording types Auto recording BEST SHOT Movie Short Movie Past Movie Voice Recording • appears when a BEST SHOT mode scene other than Short Movie, Past Movie, or Voice Recording is selected.
GETTING READY PLAY Mode L 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 F E M D L Digital zoom indicator (page 58) CB A 0 1 PLAY mode file type M Zoom indicator (page 58) • Left side indicates optical zoom. • Right side indicates digital zoom. 3 Folder name/File name Snapshot (page 151) Movie Example : When a file named CIMG0023.
GETTING READY 5 • Snapshots: Image Size (page 69) • Movies: Image quality (page 98) HQ : High Quality NORMAL : Normal LP : Long Play 6 Shutter speed value (page 52) 7 Aperture value (page 52) 8 ISO sensitivity (page 117) 9 Date and time (page 160) 0 Metering mode indicator (page 118) Multi Center Weighted Spot A White balance indicator IMPORTANT! (page 81) AWB • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model.
GETTING READY ■ PLAY Mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of [왖] (DISP) changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Attaching the Strap • Pressing [왖] (DISP) will not change monitor screen contents during standby or recording of an audio snapshot. • You can use [왖] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen only when voice recording in the REC mode. You cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other recording function. • Pressing [왖] (DISP) in the Voice Recording REC mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”) and off.
GETTING READY 2. With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing Power Requirements upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera. Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20). Loading the Rechargeable Battery 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.
GETTING READY 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide To charge the battery it in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • Note the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where you purchased the camera. [DC IN 5.3V] IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported.
GETTING READY NOTE NOTE • The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. It is up to you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when traveling abroad. • Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter. • The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC.
GETTING READY • It takes about 120 minutes to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions. • The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and the charge operation may not start right away if you try to charge immediately after using the camera (which causes battery to become warm) or when it is too hot or too cold where you are performing the charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until the battery reaches normal temperature.
GETTING READY ■ If the camera does not work normally ■ Low Battery Indicator This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. Perform the following steps. The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these indicators appears. 1.
GETTING READY ■ Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer To replace the battery • If you do not need the flash while recording, select (flash off) for the flash mode. See page 60 for more information. • Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page 43) to protect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera. • Use the “Normal” monitor brightness setting to consume less power (page 165). 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow.
GETTING READY • Failure to observe any of the following precautions while using the battery creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. — Never use any other type of charger except the optional charger specified for the battery. — Never try to use the battery to power any device other than this camera. — Never use or leave the battery near open flame. — Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
GETTING READY ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • Should you ever notice any of the following conditions while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away from open flame: — Fluid leaking — Emission of a strange odor — Heat emission — Battery discoloration — Battery deformation — Any other battery abnormality • If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging.
GETTING READY ■ USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery from the camera when you do not plan to use it for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use. • Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or lower).
GETTING READY Caution! • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Turning the Camera On and Off ■ To turn on the camera Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY). The operation lamp will light green momentarily, and then power will turn on.
GETTING READY ■ To turn off the camera NOTE • Pressing [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera enters the REC mode, while pressing [ ] (PLAY) enters the PLAY mode. • Pressing [ ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes. Press the power button to turn off the camera. NOTE • You can setup the camera so it does not turn on when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY), or to turn off when you press [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY).
GETTING READY ● See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 44) for information about how to use menus. Configuring Power Saving Settings You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode. Performing any button operation causes the monitor screen to turn back on. Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform any operation for a specified amount of time.
GETTING READY • The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled in the following cases. Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode.
GETTING READY 2. Press [MENU]. ● Menu Screen Operations Selection cursor (indicates the currently selected item) [MENU] Tab [왖] [왘] [왗] [왔] [SET ] Settings 45 When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [왗] and [왘]. Move from the tab to the settings Press [왔]. Move from the settings to the tab Press [왖]. Move between the settings Press [왖] and [왔]. Display the options available for a setting Press [왘] or press [SET]. Select an option Press [왖] and [왔].
GETTING READY 3. Press [왗] or [왘] to select the tab you want, 6. Perform one of the following operations to and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. apply the setting you configured. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [왘]. • Instead of pressing [왘], you could also press [SET]. Example: To select the “Focus” item. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen.
GETTING READY • A built-in backup battery retains the date and time settings of the camera for about 24 hours if the camera is not supplied with power. Date and time settings will be cleared when the backup battery goes dead. The following are the conditions when power is not being supplied to the camera.
GETTING READY 3. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and To configure display language and clock settings [왘] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 1. Press the power button, [ [ ] (REC) or ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET].
GETTING READY 6. Use [왖] and [왔] to 7. Set the current date select the date format setting you want, and then press [SET]. and the time. Example: December 24, 2005 To display the date like this: Select this format: 05/12/24 YY/MM/DD 24/12/05 DD/MM/YY 12/24/05 MM/DD/YY To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [왖] and [왔]. Move the cursor between settings Press [왗] and [왘]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [BS]. 8.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone, AF assist light/self-timer lamp or lens. Recording an Image Flash AF assist light/ self-timer lamp Aiming the Camera Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • This causes the image and the auto recording icon ( ) to appear on the monitor screen, and then enters the currently selected recording mode. If the auto recording icon ( ) is not displayed, use the procedure on page 85 to select the “Auto” scene. This should cause the auto recording icon to appear. Recording an Image Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation 3. Press the shutter button half way to focus the image. • When you press the shutter button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed value, the aperture value, and the ISO sensitivity. • You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the operation lamp.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING *1 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger shutter speed value indicates that the shutter remains open longer, which means more light reaches the CCD. The camera adjusts this setting automatically. *2 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to pass through.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ Recording Precautions You can turn the AF assist light on or off. It is recommended that you turn off the AF assist light when recording images of nearby people, etc. • Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto the USB cradle while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so not only causes the current image to be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About Auto Focus • When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 117), the camera increases sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard against camera movement if you have flash turned off (page 60). • Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when recording images outdoors in bright sunlight.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ About the REC Mode Monitor Screen Using Zoom • The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved in file memory has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE Zoom out • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture. • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against hand movement when using the telephoto setting (zoom in). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while recording with the Auto Focus mode, Macro mode, or manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell you the focusing range (pages 72, 75, 77). • Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording. Digital zoom only is available.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Digital Zoom ■ To record an image using digital zoom Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X to 12X (in combination with optical zoom). 1. In the REC mode, Digital zoom indicator hold down the telephoto ( ) side of the zoom button. IMPORTANT! • This causes the zoom indicator to appear on the display.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ To turn digital zoom on and off 3. Release the zoom button momentarily, and then hold down its telephoto ( ) side again to move the zoom pointer into the digital zoom range. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. • The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the digital zoom range. Release the zoom button and ) side again to then hold down its wide angle ( move into the digital zoom range. 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. • The approximate effective range of the flash is shown below. Wide Angle Optical Zoom: Approximately 0.4 to 2.8 meters (1.3´ to 9.2´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Telephoto Optical Zoom: Approximately 0.4 to 1.4 meters (1.3´ to 4.6´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) * Depends on zoom factor. 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ Flash On IMPORTANT! • The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. The initial flashes are pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain information that it uses for exposure settings. The final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the camera still until the shutter releases.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Flash Unit Status Note the following important points when using redeye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking directly at the camera during the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera while the pre-flash operation is performed. • Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from the camera.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Changing the Flash Intensity Setting Using Flash Assist Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image, because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the flash illumination was sufficient. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ■ Flash Precautions 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Auto”, and then press [SET]. Flash • Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness. • Selecting “Off” disables flash assist. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in an area where available lighting is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the flash can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse. • When red-eye reduction ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is brightly lit.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Specify a 10-second self-timer 10s 10 sec Specify a 2-second self-timer 2s 2 sec Specify Triple Self-timer x3 X3 Disable the self-timer 1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and then records the first image. Select this setting: 2. The camera prepares to record the next image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Press the shutter button to record the image. AF assist light/ Self-timer lamp NOTE • The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement. • You cannot use the self-timer to record a snapshot during movie recording. • The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer. BEST SHOT recording (Business Cards and Documents, Whiteboard, etc.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Specifying Image Size want, and then press [SET]. “Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher pixel count also causes the image’s file size to be larger. You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater detail or smaller file size.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • The above print sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print. • In order to obtain the level of resolution for which your camera is designed, recording at a maximum image size (6M) is recommended. Use a smaller image size when you want to conserve memory capacity.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To get this: Select this setting: High image quality, large file size Fine Normal image quality and normal file size Normal Low image quality, small file size Economy Higher Quality Lower Quality IMPORTANT! • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 27, 239).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The exposure compensation value is displayed on the monitor screen. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus. Focus mode indicator 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you IMPORTANT! want, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Operation lamp Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) • Using optical zoom causes the above ranges to change. Focus frame 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. When you see this: It means this: 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Quick Shutter NOTE • When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 75). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 56) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area For this type of Auto Focus area: You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [왘]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using the Macro Mode • When the Macro mode cannot focus properly because the subject is too far away, the camera automatically switches to the Auto Focus range (page 72). • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 56) while recording with the Macro mode, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: 앪앪cm - 앪앪cm Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Pan Focus Using the Infinity Mode Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too noticeable in the movie audio. The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. then press [왘]. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Manual Focus 4. Press [SET]. With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus range in the Manual Focus mode. 5. While watching the Optical Zoom Factor image on the monitor screen, use [왗] and [왘] to focus. Approximate Focus Range 1X 15cm (5.9˝) to infinity (∞) 3X 40cm (15.7˝) to infinity (∞) • Using optical zoom causes the above range to change. Manual focus position 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using Focus Lock • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 56) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF 앪앪cm - ∞ Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode ). and the Macro mode ( * 앪앪 will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) button pressed half way down, recompose the image as you like. Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background. EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV Steps: 1/3EV Main subject 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. 4. Press the shutter button to record the image. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. IMPORTANT! • When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation. EV value [왖] : Increases the EV value.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Adjusting White Balance want, and then press [SET]. The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually • When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera automatically determines the white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and light source conditions can cause problems when the camera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to • This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. The message “Complete” appears on the monitor screen after white balance adjustment is complete. select “Manual”. • This causes the object you last used to adjust manual white balance to appear on the monitor screen. If you want to use the same settings you configured during a previous manual white balance setting operation, skip step 4 and perform step 5. 5. Press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode) • The speed of continuous shutter recording depends on the type of memory card loaded in the camera. When recording to built-in memory, continuous shutter recording is relatively slow. • Turning off the camera automatically turns off the Continuous Shutter mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, BEST SHOT Mode for Snapshots and Movies press [BS] (BEST SHOT). Selecting one of the BEST SHOT sample scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. • This enters the BEST SHOT mode and displays all 12 of the BEST SHOT scenes. ■ Example Sample Scene • Portrait • There are four types of sample scenes: snapshot and movie scenes, snapshot only scenes, movie only scenes, and the voice record scene.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Selecting the “Auto” scene changes the recording type to snapshot auto recording (“ ” displayed) (page 51). IMPORTANT! • BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using this camera. They are provided as samples only. • Movie recording is not supported for the “Business Cards and Documents”, and the “Whiteboard, etc.” scenes. Snapshot recording is not supported for the “Short Movie” and the “Past Movie” scenes.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When recording the image of a night scene, fireworks, or some other image using a slow shutter speed, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent hand movement. Displaying Sample Scenes Individually You can use the following procedure to display BEST SHOT sample scenes individually, so you can view the explanation about each scene’s settings. NOTE 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup • BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera’s built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes. • Registering a snapshot creates a snapshot setup, while registering a movie creates a movie setup. A snapshot setup can be used to record snapshots only, and a movie setup can be used to record movies only.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE To delete a BEST SHOT user setup • The following are the settings that are included in a snapshot setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, Metering, Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast. The following are the settings that are included in a movie setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white balance mode, Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, and Contrast.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Press the shutter button to record the image. Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement IMPORTANT! You can reduce the effects of subject movement, and for hand movement that tends to occur when shooting a faraway subject using telephoto, a fast-moving subject, or under dim lighting conditions. • You can also use Anti Shake to reduce the effects of hand movement only while recording a movie. The effects of subject movement are not limited (page 97).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Shooting with High Sensitivity • High Sensitivity is disabled automatically when any setting other than “Auto” is selected for ISO sensitivity. If you want High Sensitivity to be operational after turning it on, be sure to change the ISO sensitivity setting to “Auto” (page 117). • Recording with high sensitivity can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Setup Sample Images Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot) • Business cards and documents Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image. Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera was positioned directly in front of them.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Before recording with Business Shot To use Business Shot • Before recording, compose the image so outline of the item you want to record fits entirely within the monitor screen. • Make sure the subject is against a background that allows the outline of the subject to stand out. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗] and [왘] to select the Business Shot image you want, and then press [SET]. NOTE 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to Restoring an Old Photograph select “Correct”, and then press [SET]. You can use the procedure in this section to restore an old, faded photograph with the color provided by modern digital camera technology. • Selecting “Cancel” in place of “Correct” stores the original image as-is, without correcting it.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE To restore an old photograph • When the camera is at an angle to the old photograph, one side of the recorded image may appear longer than the side opposite from it. This is called “keystoning,” which is caused by the difference in distance from the camera lens to each side of the photograph. The side of the photograph that is closer to the camera looks longer and the side further from the camera looks shorter.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the contour 7. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the candidate you want to correct. cropping boundary to the location you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to • The camera will restore color automatically and save the image. select “Trim”, and then press [SET]. • If you do not want a border around the image, configure the cropping boundary so it is slightly inside of the boundary of the displayed image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording a Movie • Digital zoom is disabled while recording an old photograph. However, you can use optical zoom. • The camera will not be able to recognize an old photograph in the following cases.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS — Past Movie This function uses a 5-second buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [ ] (MOVIE) starts recording from ] (MOVIE) is five seconds prior to the point [ pressed. Use this function when you want to make sure you do not miss fast-moving action (page 102). Specifying Movie Image Quality The image quality setting determines how much the camera compresses movie images before storing them. Image quality is expressed as image size in pixels.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Approximate Data Rate Frame Rate HQ (640 × 480 pixels) 4.0 megabits per second 30 frames/ second Normal (640 × 480 pixels) 2.1 megabits per second 30 frames/ second LP (320 × 240 pixels) 745 kilobits per second 15 frames/ second Setting Higher Quality Lower Quality Recording a Movie 1. In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject. 2. Press [ ] (MOVIE). Remaining recording time • This starts movie recording.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ To record a Short Movie Recording a Short Movie Short Movie records a movie of preset length each time ] (MOVIE). you press [ Short Movie consists basically of two parts, as shown in the illustration below. 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗] and [왘] to select the “Short Movie” scene, and then press [SET]. • When 4-second past part and 4-second future part is specified Operation ➝ Press [ ] MOVIE Record Action ➝ Stores the previous 4 seconds.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to Past part 6. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the MOTION PRINT Future part specify the length of the past part (the part before [ ] (MOVIE) is pressed), and then press [왘]. layout format you want, and then press [SET]. • Times can be specified in one-second units. • The total short movie length (past part plus future part) can be the range of two seconds to eight seconds.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 7. Point the camera at the subject and then press [ Recording a Past Movie ] (MOVIE). Past Movie uses a 5-second buffer that is continually ] (MOVIE) starts recording from five updated. Pressing [ seconds prior to the point [ ] (MOVIE) is pressed. Use Past Movie when you want to make sure you do not miss fast-moving action. • This will record a movie of the length specified by the time values you specified in steps 3 and 4. Recording stops automatically.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Movie Recording Precautions 3. Point the camera at the subject and then press [ ] (MOVIE). • This camera also records audio. Note the following points when recording a movie. — Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. — Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject. Microphone — Operating camera buttons during recording can cause button noise to be included in the audio. — Movie audio is recorded in monaural.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The movie recording capacity of built-in memory is very small. Use of a memory card (page 169) is recommended when recording movies. • Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped. and REC flash on the monitor screen during recording to let you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of an SD memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording a Snapshot during Movie Recording (Snapshot-In-Movie) • Snapshot during movie recording is not possible while any one of the following BEST SHOT scenes is being used (page 85). Short Movie, Past Movie • Movie recording (image and audio) is interrupted for a few seconds when a snapshot is recorded. You can use the procedure below to record a snapshot during movie recording. 1. Point the camera at the subject you want to record, and then press [ ] (MOVIE).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Recording Audio 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”, Adding Audio to a Snapshot and then press [왘]. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “On” and then press • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”. [SET]. • This enters the Audio Snapshot mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Press the shutter button to start audio Recording Your Voice recording. Voice Recording provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • The operation lamp will flash green while recording is in progress. when you press the shutter button. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”. IMPORTANT! • Recording Time: Approximately 25 minutes with built-in memory 6.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT). 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗] and 4. Recording stops when you press the shutter button, when memory becomes full, or when the battery goes dead. Recording time [왘] to select the “Voice Recording” scene, and then press [SET]. • Selecting the “Voice Recording” scene causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. Remaining recording time 3. Press the shutter button to start voice recording.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions Using the Histogram • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. You can use [왖] (DISP) to display a histogram on the monitor screen (page 30). The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images. You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode. Microphone • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed. This histogram can be used to determine whether there is too much or too little of each of the color components in an image. • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • A centered histogram indicates that there is good distribution of light pixels and dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is at optimal lightness. IMPORTANT! • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Assigning Functions to the [왗] and [왘] Keys REC Mode Camera Settings The following are the settings you can configure before recording an image using the REC mode. • • • • • • • • • • • • A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [왗] and [왘] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the [왗] and [왘] keys, you can change the setting assigned to them without going through the menu screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off want, and then press [SET]. You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. • After you assign a function, you can change its setting simply by pressing the [왗] and [왘] keys.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning Image Review On and Off Using Icon Help Image review displays the images you record on the monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off. Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you select it on the monitor screen while in the REC mode (page 27). • Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions: Flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer, recording type, EV shift.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Specifying Power On Default Settings want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Select this setting: Display guidance text when you select an icon on the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Function On BEST SHOT status cancel Flash Auto Focus Auto White Balance Auto ISO Auto AF Area Metering Self-timer Flash Intensity Digital Zoom MF Position Zoom Position*2 Setting when camera is turned off 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Off BEST SHOT*1 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Memory”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the item you want to change, and then press [왘]. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Specifying ISO Sensitivity • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise (graininess), which makes an image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible. • Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Multi (Multi pattern) Multi (Multi pattern) metering divides the image into sections and measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading. The camera automatically determines shooting conditions according to the measured lighting pattern, and makes exposure settings accordingly. This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a wide range of shooting conditions.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Filter Function • When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, certain procedures cause the metering mode setting to change automatically as described below. • Changing the exposure compensation setting (page 79) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering mode changes back to “Multi” when you return the exposure compensation setting to 0.0.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Outline Sharpness Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness”, 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation”, and then press [왘]. and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Resetting the Camera Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 225. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast”, 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and and then press [왘].
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 2. Use [왘] (forward) or [왗] (back) to scroll You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. through files on the monitor screen. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. NOTE 1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. [ ] • Holding down [왗] or [왘] scrolls images at high speed.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing an Audio Snapshot • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot ) and play its audio. (indicated by 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image. • You can perform the following operations while audio is playing.
PLAYBACK 3. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to shift the image Zooming the Display Image up, down, left, or right. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size. 4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to display IMPORTANT! the image you want. 2. Press the zoom button ( ) to enlarge the image.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Resizing an Image want, and then press [SET]. You can resize a recorded image to one of three sizes. • When selecting the image size, the image size value (pixels) will alternate on the display with a corresponding print size. The print size indicates the optimum paper size when you print an image that is the image size you select. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize”, and then press [왘].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Cropping an Image • Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • Note that you cannot resize the following types of images. — 640 × 480 pixel and smaller images — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images created with MOTION PRINT — Images recorded with another camera • The resize operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the resized image.
PLAYBACK 4. Use the zoom button to zoom the image. IMPORTANT! • Trimming an image causes the original (pre-trimmed) image and the new (trimmed) version to be stored as separate files. • Note that you cannot crop the following types of images. — Movie images and the voice recording file icon — Images created with MOTION PRINT — Images recorded with another camera • The cropping operation cannot be performed when there is not enough memory to store the cropped image.
PLAYBACK Playing and Editing a Movie Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play a movie you recorded with this camera. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through movies on the monitor screen and display the one you want. Elapsed recording time Movie icon Image quality 2. Press [SET]. • This starts playback of the movie. • You can perform the following operations while a movie is playing.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake • You can adjust the volume level of movie audio during movie playback only. • You can zoom a movie up to 4.5 times normal size. • The camera’s playback function may not be able to play back movies recorded with another camera, movies transferred from your computer, etc. Use the following procedure when you want to play back a movie with Anti Shake.
PLAYBACK NOTE Editing a Movie • You can press [ ] (MOVIE) to turn Anti Shake on and off while the movie is stopped or playing. • You can also use the following procedure to turn Anti Shake on and off. 1. While a movie is playing, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “ Anti Shake”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “On”, and then press [SET]. • When Anti Shake is turned on, the area of the monitor screen used for playback is slightly smaller than normal.
PLAYBACK ■ To cut everything before or after a specific frame • Splicing of two different movies into a single movie or cutting one movie into multiple parts are not supported by camera operations. However, you can splice movies and cut movies into multiple parts on your computer using the bundled Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD application. 1. While the movie you are editing is playing, press [SET]. • This will pause movie playback. 2. Press [왔].
PLAYBACK 4. Display the frame where you want the cut to 5. When the frame you be located. To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse playback Press [왗] or [왘]. Pause or unpause movie playback Press [SET]. Scroll paused playback one frame Press [왗] or [왘]. Cancel the cut operation Press [MENU]. want is displayed, press [왔]. 6. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Yes,” and then press [SET]. • The message “Busy.... Please wait...” will remain on the display as the cut operation is performed.
PLAYBACK ■ To cut everything between two specific frames 4. Display the starting frame where you want the first cut to be located. To do this: Do this: playing, press [SET]. Fast forward or fast reverse playback Press [왗] or [왘]. • This will pause movie playback. Pause or unpause movie playback Press [SET]. Scroll paused playback one frame Press [왗] or [왘]. Cancel the cut operation Press [MENU]. 1. While the movie is 2. Press [왔]. 5.
PLAYBACK 6. Repeat step 4 to Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT) display the ending frame where you want the second cut to be located. The MOTION PRINT feature lets you capture a frame from an existing movie and create a still image that is suitable for printing. There are two layouts you can use when capturing an image, and the layout you select determines the final image size. • The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will be cut.
PLAYBACK ■ To capture a still image from a movie 6. After selecting the frame you want, press [SET]. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through movies on the monitor screen and display the one that contains the frames you want. • This displays the resulting still image. • If you selected “9 frames” for the layout, the frame you selected in step 4 will be the main image, and the frames on either side of it will be used as the background frames. 2. Press [MENU]. 3.
PLAYBACK 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ( ). • This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it. • If there are fewer than nine images in memory, they are displayed starting from the upper left corner.
PLAYBACK 2. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and [왘] to move the Displaying the Calendar Screen selection boundary to the date you want, and then press [SET]. Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. Each day shows the first file recorded on that day, which makes it easy to find the file you want. • This displays an image of the first file that was recorded on the selected date. 1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button ( ) twice.
PLAYBACK 3. Use the screen that appears to configure the Playing a Slideshow image, time, interval, and effect settings. A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. Images • All Images Displays all images in camera memory. • OnIy This icon appears only in the case of snapshots and audio snapshots. • OnIy This icon appears only in the case of movies. • One Image Displays a particular image. • Favorites Displays all images in the FAVORITE folder.
PLAYBACK Effect IMPORTANT! • Pattern 1, 2, 3 Applies a preset effect when transitioning from one image to another. • Random Randomly applies the preset patterns (1, 2, and 3). • OFF Effects turned off. • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops.
PLAYBACK • Note that effect settings are disabled when the slideshow “Images” setting is “Favorites” or “ Only”, or when the slideshow “Interval” setting is “MAX”, “1 sec”, or “2 sec”. • Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify. • If there are indicators on the display, you can clear them by pressing [왖] (DISP) (page 30).
PLAYBACK • Pressing [MENU] displays a screen for configuring slideshow settings. To restart the slideshow, press [MENU] while the menu screen is displayed, or select “Start” and then press [SET]. Rotating the Display Image Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation. • During audio playback, you can adjust volume by pressing [왔] and then using [왖] and [왔].
PLAYBACK 5. After you are finished configuring settings, Using Image Roulette press [MENU] to exit the setting screen. Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the display, before stopping at one of them. The image that finally appears is random. IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it (page 152). • You may not be able to rotate a digital image that was recorded with another type of digital camera.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Adding Audio to a Snapshot • Image Roulette does not play movie files or display the voice recording file icon. • Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available. • If an image you have rotated appears during Image Roulette, the unrotated version is displayed (page 141). • Note that Image Roulette works only with images recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory.
PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll To re-record audio through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [왗] and [왘] to scroll through snapshots until the one whose audio you want to re-record is displayed. 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “PLAY” 2. Press [MENU]. tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [왘]. 3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and then press [왘]. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Delete”, and then press [SET].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Voice Recording File • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far Microphone from the subject. • The (Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen after audio recording is complete. • You will not be able to record audio when remaining memory capacity is low. • You cannot add audio to the following types of images.
PLAYBACK To do this: Do this: Fast forward or fast reverse the audio Hold down [왗] or [왘]. Pause and unpause audio playback Press [SET]. Adjust audio volume Press [왔] and then use [왖] and [왔]. Toggle monitor screen indicators on and off Press [왖] (DISP). Cancel playback Press [MENU]. Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen You can display recorded images on a TV screen.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! AV cable • Make sure that “Power On” or “Power On/Off” is selected for the camera’s power on/off functions (page 166) when you connect to a TV to view images. • All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV screen. • Note that the audio output is monaural. • The camera’s monitor screen will go blank during video output. • Pressing the USB cradle’s [PHOTO] button will activate the Photo Stand feature (page 140) and display images on the TV screen.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Selecting the Video Output System • Images will not display properly if you select the wrong video system. • This camera supports the NTSC and PAL video systems only. Images will not display properly if you use a TV (monitor) that is designed for a different video system. You can select either NTSC or PAL for the video system to match the system of the TV you are using. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File 1. In the PLAY mode, IMPORTANT! press [왔] ( • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you have stored before proceeding. • A protected file cannot be deleted.
DELETING FILES Deleting All Files 1. In the PLAY mode, press [왔] ( ). 2. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “All Files Delete”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Yes”. • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No”. 4. Press [SET] to delete all the files. • The message “There are no files.” appears on the screen after all of the files are deleted.
FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion and store the files you want in the camera’s built-in memory. Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. File names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 26th file Folders CIMG0026.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then press [SET]. Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 149). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. IMPORTANT! • To unprotect a file, select “Off” in step 4, and then press [SET].
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory Using the FAVORITE Folder You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other special images from a file storage folder (page 201) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 201). Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal images private as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can always keep them on hand. 1.
FILE MANAGEMENT 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to NOTE select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 × 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder. • A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number. Though the serial number starts from 0001 and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of the range depends on built-in memory capacity.
FILE MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT! To display a file in the FAVORITE folder • Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the camera’s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one. If you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE folder on your computer screen, you need to remove the memory card from the camera (if you are using one) before placing the camera onto the USB cradle to start data communication (pages 171, 186). 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [왘]. then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Show”, and then 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [왔] ( press [SET]. 4. Press [왔] ( ). 5.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS To set the confirmation tone volume level Configuring Sound Settings You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and To configure sound settings then press [왘]. 1. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and 4.
OTHER SETTINGS To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen You can specify an image you recorded as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen whenever you press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The startup screen image does not appear if you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [왘]. 3.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in image — A snapshot — The image only of an audio snapshot • Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time. Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything that is already stored in startup image memory.
OTHER SETTINGS To select your Home Time zone Setting the Clock Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone, and to change its date and time settings. If you want to change the time and date setting only without changing the Home Time Zone, perform the procedure under “To set the current time and date” (page 161) only. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [왘]. • This displays the current World Time zone. IMPORTANT! 3.
OTHER SETTINGS To set the current time and date Changing the Date Format 1. Press [MENU]. You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and 1. Press [MENU]. then press [왘]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, 3. Set the current date and the time. and then press [왘]. To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [왖] or [왔]. then press [SET].
OTHER SETTINGS To configure World Time settings Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to select a time zone and instantly change the time setting of the camera’s clock when you go on a trip, etc. World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “World”, and then To display the World Time screen press [왘]. 1. Press [MENU]. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to 2.
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Use [왖], [왔], [왗], and Editing the Date and Time of an Image [왘] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. Use the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. This capability comes in handy when the current date and time are wrong due to the following reasons.
OTHER SETTINGS To do this: Do this: Change the value at the cursor location Press [왖] or [왔]. Move the cursor between settings Press [왗] or [왘]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [BS]. Changing the Display Language You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language. 1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”, 5. When all the settings are the way you want, and then press [왘]. press [SET] to apply them. 3.
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen Changing the USB Port Protocol 1. Press [MENU]. You can use the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the camera’s USB port when connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Screen”, and 1. Press [MENU].
OTHER SETTINGS • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). • PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device. Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ Power On/Off Functions ] (PLAY) You can use the following procedures to configure [ (REC) and [ ] (PLAY) so power turns and/or off whenever they are pressed.
OTHER SETTINGS To configure this operation: Select this setting: Power turns on when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed (but does not turn off) Power On Power turns on or off when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed Power On/Off Power does not turn on or off when [ ] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is pressed Disable Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered.
OTHER SETTINGS 1. Check to make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. • If there is a memory card loaded in the camera, remove it (page 171). 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and then press [왘]. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Format”, and then press [SET]. Entering the PLAY mode after formatting built-in memory will cause the message “There are no files.” to appear. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”.
USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in memory to a memory card and from a memory card to built-in memory. • Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you may not be able to record a movie using the “HQ” image quality setting.
USING A MEMORY CARD 2. Positioning the memory Using a Memory Card card so its front is facing in the same direction as the camera’s monitor screen, carefully slide it into the card slot. Slide the card all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
USING A MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT! To replace the memory card • Never try to insert anything that is not an SD memory card or MMC (MultiMediaCard) into the camera’s memory card slot. Doing so can cause malfunction of the camera. • Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized service center. • Never remove a card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green.
USING A MEMORY CARD Formatting a Memory Card ■ To format a memory card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, and press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD ■ Memory Card Precautions Copying Files • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. • We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal images.
USING A MEMORY CARD IMPORTANT! To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card • Copy is not possible if there is not enough memory capacity to hold all of the images you are trying to copy. 1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY mode and press [MENU]. 3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Copy”, and then press [왘]. 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Built-in Card”, and then press [SET]. • This starts the copy operation and displays the message “Busy....
USING A MEMORY CARD NOTE To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number. Files can be copied from a memory card to built-in memory one at a time. You cannot batch copy multiple files. 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”. 2. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Card Built-in”, and then press [SET]. 3.
PRINTING IMAGES PRINTING IMAGES ■ Printing Directly on a Printer Equipped with a Card Slot, or a Printer that Supports USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge A digital camera provides you with a variety of different ways to print the images it records. The three main printing methods are described below. Use the method that best suits your needs.
PRINTING IMAGES ■ Printing with a Computer DPOF Windows Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands applications, which can be installed on a Windows computer for image transfer, management, and printing. For more information, see “Using the Camera with a Windows Computer” (pages 186, 204).
PRINTING IMAGES 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to specify the number of To configure print settings for a single image copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, 6. To turn on date select “DPOF”, and then press [왘]. stamping for the prints, press [BS] so “On” is displayed. • “On” indicates that date stamping is turned on.
PRINTING IMAGES 5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press To configure print settings for all images [BS] so “On” is displayed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • “On” indicates that date stamping is turned on. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [BS] so “Off” is displayed. then press [왘]. 6. After all the settings are the way you want, 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “All images”, and press [SET] to apply them. then press [왘].
PRINTING IMAGES IMPORTANT! Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT • DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete. This means that if you perform another printing operation without clearing DPOF settings, printing will be performed in accordance with the last settings you configured. If you want to prevent this from happening, perform the procedure under “To configure print settings for all images” (page 179) and change the number of copies to “00”.
PRINTING IMAGES 1. Press [MENU]. 4. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and a printer. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you USB port USB cable (bundled) Connector B want, and then press [SET].
PRINTING IMAGES 5. Turn off the camera, and then set the camera 10. Use [왖] and [왔] to on the USB cradle. select the paper size you want to use for printing, and then press [SET]. 6. Turn on the printer. 7. Load paper for printing the images into the • The following are the print sizes that are available. 3.5˝ × 5˝ 5˝ × 7˝ 4˝ × 6˝ A4 8.5˝ × 11˝ By Printer printer. 8. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. • This displays the print menu on the camera’s monitor screen.
PRINTING IMAGES 11. Use [왖] and [왔] to specify the print option 12. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [왖] and you want. [왔] to select “Print”, and then press [SET]. • To print a single image: Select “1 Image” and then press [SET]. Next, use [왗] and [왘] to select the image you want to print. • This starts printing and displays the message “Busy.... Please wait...” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed.
PRINTING IMAGES Date Printing ■ Printing Precautions Any one of the procedures described below can be used to include the recording date in image prints. Correct date printing requires that the current date be set on the camera before the image is recorded. • Specifying date printing with DPOF settings (page 178) – Some printers may have settings that disable time stamp and/or DPOF printing. See the user documentation that comes with your printer for details about how to enable these features.
PRINTING IMAGES PRINT Image Matching III Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cradle to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Do not try to establish a connection between the camera and computer before installing the USB driver onto the computer. If you do, the computer will not be able to recognize the camera. • USB driver installation is required in the case of Windows 98SE and 98. Do not connect the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems without installing the USB driver first. • USB driver installation is not required in the case of Windows XP, 2000, and Me.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 1. What you should do first depends on whether 2. Set the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM your computer is running under Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE, or 98. drive of your computer. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “USB driver”. Windows 98SE/98 Users 3. On the menu screen that appears, click • Start from step 2 to install the USB driver. “English”. • Note that the example installation presented here uses Windows 98. 4. Click [USB driver B] and then [Install].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 5. When the final setup screen appears, click the [Exit] button on the CD-ROM menu to exit the menu, and then remove the CD-ROM from your computer. [DC IN 5.3V] • With some computer operating systems, a message prompting you to restart your computer may appear. If this happens, restart your computer. The CD-ROM menu will appear again after your computer restarts. Click the [Exit] button on the CD-ROM menu to exit the menu, and then remove the CD-ROM from your computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 7. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled 8. Press the camera’s power button to turn it on, with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. USB port USB cable (bundled) and then press its [MENU] button. 9. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [왘]. Connector B 10. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET]. Connector A 11. Turn off the camera.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 12. Place the camera onto the USB cradle. • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 230). • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • At this point, some operating systems will display a “Removable Disk” dialog box. If your operating system does, close the dialog box. [USB] lamp 13. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 14. On your computer, double-click “My 19. Depending on your operating system, perform Computer”. one of the following procedures to save the files, if you want. • If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then [My Computer]. Windows 2000, Me, 98SE, 98 15. Double-click “Removable Disk”. 1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), rightclick the “Dcim” folder. • Your computer sees the camera’s file memory as a removable disk. 2.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Windows XP IMPORTANT! 1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), rightclick the “Dcim” folder. • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the camera’s file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 20. Depending on the version of Windows you are Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer running, use one of the following procedures to terminate the USB connection. The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for other information about USB connections, etc.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN IMPORTANT! 5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you place it onto the USB cradle. • This camera supports USB 2.0 Hi-Speed protocol. Though it can be used with a computer that supports only USB 1.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled with the camera to the USB cradle and your computer’s USB port. [DC IN 5.3V] USB port USB cable (bundled) Connector B Connector A ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ [ ](USB port) • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. • Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 3. Press the camera’s power button to turn it on, 8. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. and then press its [MENU] button. • Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode, which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light green (page 230). 4. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [왘]. 9. Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file 5. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “Mass Storage (USB memory as a drive. DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 11. Double-click the file that contains the image IMPORTANT! you want to view. • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the camera’s file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ USB Connection Precautions Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera or USB cradle operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Folder Structure ■ Folder and File Contents ■ Folder Structure • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files DCIM (DCIM Folder) (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) (Audio file) (Audio snapshot image file) (Audio snapshot audio file) 101CASIO 102CASIO (Storage folder) (Storage folder) ... 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI CIMG0003.WAV CIMG0004.JPG CIMG0004.WAV ... FAVORITE* ... CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER • FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only) Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels) Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with this camera • DCF protocol image files • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together. You can change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer. Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER This section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, and provides an overview of what you can do with them. Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or a Macintosh (see page 219).
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER CD-ROM Software Purpose Software Name Supported Windows Versions Required Operation Snapshot retouching, reorientation, printing Photohands 1.0 XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Install Photohands 1.0 (page 211). Movie playback Windows Media Player 9 * DirectX 9.0c XP/2000/Me/98SE • If you can connect to the Internet, connect to the Internet for automatic installation for the applicable codec (page 213).
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USB driver Type B OS: 98SE/98 Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application. Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Windows Media Player 9 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE CPU: 233 MHz Intel Pentium II, AMD, etc. Memory: 64MB HD: 100MB Other: Sound card; 800 × 600 or greater display resolution; Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher Photohands 1.0 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Memory: At least 64MB HD: At least 10MB DirectX 9.0c OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 HD: At least 65MB free space during installation, 18MB after installation is complete. • If you are running Windows 98, install the Windows 98 WMP6.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Managing Images on a PC ■ Getting Started To manage images on a PC, you need to install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photo Loader”. Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CDROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File ■ Installing Photo Loader You should always read the “Read me” file for “Photo Loader” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. 1. Click the “Install” button for “Photo Loader”. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. 1. Click the “Read me” button for “Photo IMPORTANT! Loader”.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Checking for the Proper Version of DirectX 4. Click [Exit] to exit DirectX Diagnostic Tool. • If your PC already has DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, you do not need to install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-ROM. In order to manage images using Photo Loader, your computer also needs to have DirectX 9.0 or higher installed. You can check the installed version of DirectX using your PC’s DirectX Diagnostic Tool. • If your PC does not have DirectX 9.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Getting Started Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CDROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. In order to retouch, reorient, or print snapshots on your PC, you need to install Photohands from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photohands”.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File ■ Installing Photohands You should always read the “Read me” file for “Photohands” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. 1. Click the “Install” button for “Photohands”. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen. 1. Click the “Read me” button for “Photohands”.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER NOTE Playing a Movie • If your PC already has MPEG-4 codec installed, it will start playing the movie as soon as you click it. • Note the following important precautions when playing back a movie using Windows Media Player 9. — When using a high-speed type SD memory card Use Windows Media Player as-is, without changing its basic settings. — When using an SD memory card that is not a high-speed type Change Windows Media Player settings as shown below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To install the codec on a PC that cannot connect to the Internet ● Getting Started Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CDROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. If your PC cannot connect to the Internet, install Windows Media Player 9 from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Windows Media Player”.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ● Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File You should always read the “Read me” file for “Windows Media Player 9” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. IMPORTANT! • If your PC is running Windows 98, install the Windows 98 WMP6.4 codec instead of Windows Media Player 9. • In the case of Windows 2000 or 98SE, you need to install DirectX 9.0c.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Movie Playback Precaution Editing a Movie The recommended system requirements described below are necessary to use your computer to play back movies recorded with this camera. In order to edit movies on your PC, you need to install Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD from the bundled CD-ROM. • Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD”.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Getting Started ■ Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CDROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. You should always read the “Read me” file for “Ulead Movie Wizard SE VCD” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration 1. In the “Manual” area, click the name of the manual you want to read. You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. IMPORTANT! 1. Click the “Register” button. • You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer. About the bundled CD-ROM The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below. Installation of these applications is optional, and you should install only the ones you want to use.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Photo Loader 1.1 OS: OS 9 Memory: 32MB HD: At least 3MB Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application. Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Managing Images on a Macintosh • If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo Loader from a previous version and you want to use library management data and HTML files created using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to read the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder. Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing library management files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Playing Back a Movie on your Macintosh ● To install CASIO AVI Importer component To playback movies on your Macintosh using QuickTime, install CASIO AVI Importer component from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Movie Playback Precaution 6. Restart your Macintosh and confirm that QuickTime can play the movies properly. The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to use your Macintosh to play back movies recorded with this camera. OS: OS X 10.2.8 or greater Required Software: QuickTime 6.5.2 or greater IMPORTANT! • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your Macintosh before trying to play it.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To view the Photo Loader user’s guide Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don’t, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader. 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder. 3. Open “PhotoLoader_english”. ■ To view the camera user’s guide 1.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and the PLAY mode, and their settings. • The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults.
APPENDIX ● Quality Tab Menu Size Quality ● Set Up Tab Menu 6M (2816 × 2112) / 6M (3:2) (2816 × 1872 (3:2)) / 4M (2304 × 1728) / 3M (2048 × 1536) / 2M (1600 × 1200) / VGA (640 × 480) Screen Auto / Bright / Normal Sounds Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Startup On (Selectable image) / Off Fine / Normal / Economy File No. Continue / Reset World Time Home / World Operation / (Snapshots) Quality HQ / Normal / LP Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY Mode ● Set Up Tab Menu • The contents of the PLAY mode set up tab menu are identical to those of the REC mode set up tab menu.
APPENDIX ■ REC Mode Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation lamp and an AF assist light/self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Operation lamp Operation Lamp Green AF assist light / self-timer lamp Red Amber AF assist light/selftimer lamp Meaning Red Operational (Power on, recording enabled) Pattern 3 Flash is charging. Lit Flash charging is complete. Auto Focus operation was Lit successful.
APPENDIX Operation Lamp Green Red Pattern 2 Lit Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Pattern 3 Amber AF assist light / self-timer lamp IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so will cause recorded images to be lost. Meaning Red Memory card problem / Memory card is unformatted. / BEST SHOT setup cannot be registered. Memory card is locked. / Cannot create folder. / Memory is full.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY Mode Operation Lamp Green Red ■ USB Cradle Indicator Lamps AF assist light / selftimer lamp The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE] lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the USB cradle and camera.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Power does not turn on. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Orient the battery correctly (page 32). 2) Charge the battery (page 33). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 43).
Image Recording APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Auto Focus does not focus properly. 1) The lens is dirty. 2) The subject is not located in the center of the focus frame when you compose the image. 3) The subject you are shooting is a type that is not compatible with Auto Focus operation (page 72). 4) You are moving the camera. 1) Clean the lens. 2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus frame when composing the image. 3) Use manual focus (page 77).
APPENDIX Image Recording Symptom Possible Cause Action Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The battery is dead. Charge the battery (page 33). Monitor screen image is out of focus. 1) You are using the Manual Focus mode ( ) and have not focused the image. 2) You are trying to use the Macro mode ( ) when shooting a scenery or portrait shot. 3) You are trying to use the Auto Focus mode ( ) or the Infinity mode ( ) when shooting a close-up shot. 1) Focus the image (page 77).
APPENDIX Playback Movies Symptom Possible Cause Action Vertical lines on the monitor screen. Recording a very brightly lit subject can cause a vertical band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie. Out of focus images. The subject is outside the shooting range of the camera.
APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, impact, etc. while the camera was connected to another device. Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it, and then try again. Monitor screen is off. USB communication is in progress. After confirming that the computer is not accessing camera memory, disconnect the USB cable. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. 1) Camera is not set securely on the USB cradle.
APPENDIX If 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 the camera to a computer running Windows 98SE/98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM, or if you have another type of driver installed. This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the digital camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to re-install the camera’s USB driver.
APPENDIX Display Messages Battery is low. The battery is dead. Cannot correct image! Keystone correction cannot be performed for some reason. The image will be stored as-is, without correction (pages 93, 95). Can not find the file. The camera cannot find a image specified by the slideshow “Images” setting. Specify another image (page 138). Cannot register any more files.
APPENDIX Printing Error Record Error One of the following problems occurred during printing. • Printer power off • Printer internal error There is no image to The image or movie whose setup you are trying to register. save is not supported by BEST SHOT. Image compression could not be performed during image data storage for some reason. Record the image again. Replenish ink! The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer is running low on ink or is out of ink.
APPENDIX Data Size Specifications • Snapshots Product ............................... Digital Camera File Size (pixels) Model .................................. EX-S600 6M 2816 × 2112 ■ Camera Functions 6M (3:2) 2816 × 1872 (3:2) 4M 2304 × 1728 Image Files Format Snapshots ....................... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) 1.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies ............................. AVI (MPEG-4) Audio ...............................
APPENDIX • Movies Image Size (Pixels) Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection) Maximum Recording Time Per File Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Approximate Recording Time for Built-in Memory 8.3 MB Approximate Recording Time for SD Memory Card 256 MB HQ 640 × 480 Until memory full 4.0 megabits per second (30 frames / second) 13 seconds 8 minutes and 17 seconds Normal 640 × 480 Until memory full 2.
APPENDIX Exposure Control Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by CCD Exposure ......................... Program AE Exposure Compensation ..... –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units) Built-in Flash Flash Modes .................... Auto Flash, ON, OFF, Red eye reduction Flash Range .................... Wide Angle Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 2.8 meters (1.3´ to 9.2´) Telephoto Optical Zoom: 0.4 to 1.4 meters (1.5´ to 4.6´) (ISO Sensitivity: “Auto”) * Depends on zoom factor. Shutter ...........
APPENDIX ■ Power Requirements Monitor Screen .................. 2.2-inch TFT color LCD 84,960 pixels (354 × 240) Power Requirements ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) × 1 Viewfinder .......................... Monitor screen Timekeeping Functions .... Built-in digital quartz clock Date and Time ................ Recorded with image data Auto Calendar ................. To 2049 World Time ......................
APPENDIX ■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-20) *2 Continuous Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: Off • Image recorded every 15 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full telephoto zoom Rated Voltage .................... 3.7 V Rated Capacitance ............ 700 mAh Operating Temperature Range ..................................
APPENDIX ■ Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G) Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mA Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 650 mA Dimensions ........................ 50(W) × 20(H) × 70(D) mm (2.0˝(W) × 0.8˝(H) × 2.8˝(D)) (excluding projections and cable) Weight ................................. Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz) ■ Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C52J) Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83mA Output .................................
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