E Digital Camera 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.
Accessories As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all accessories shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) Power cord*1 Jacket*2 Basic Reference USB cable *1 The shape of the power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area. *2 For information about attaching the jacket, see the separate “Basic Reference” instructions. • Rechargeable battery is loaded in the camera when you purchase it.
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Contents Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
❚❙ Advanced Settings 47 Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 REC Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(REC) . . 49 ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus) . . . Changing the Focus Frame Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Focus Frame) . . . Specifying the Auto Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
❚❙ Printing 76 Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies. . . . 76 ❚❙ Using the Camera with a Computer 79 Things you can do using a computer... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 ❚ Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . .
❚❙ Appendix 99 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Precautions During Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Guide The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.
Monitor Screen Contents and How to Change Them The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera. .
. Shutter Button Half-pressed 1 6 1Recording mode (page 23) 2Flash (page 32) 3ISO sensitivity (page 63) 4Aperture value 2 5Shutter speed 3 6Focus frame (pages 25, 52) 4 5 NOTE • Depending on recording settings, the aperture, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity values may not appear on the monitor screen. These values will be orange if the Auto Exposure (AE) is not correct for some reason. .
. Movie Playback 12 3 7 1File type 2Protect indicator (page 72) 3Folder name/file name (page 88) 4 4Movie recording time (page 38) 5 5Movie image quality (page 60) 6Date/time (page 95) 7Battery level indicator (page 16) 6 . Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [SET] towards [8]. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. REC mode Information display on Displays information about image settings, etc.
Quick Start Basics What you can do with your CASIO camera Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following main functions. Premium Auto Select Premium Auto recording and the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto delivers higher image quality than standard Auto. *See page 23 for more information.
First, charge the battery prior to use. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NP-80) is installed in the camera at the factory. Be sure to charge the battery before trying to use the camera for the first time after purchasing it. See page 109 for information about replacing the battery. You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB-AC adaptor • USB connection to a computer .
Back Lamp Operation Back lamp Lamp Status Description Lit Red Charging Flashing Red Abnormal ambient temperature, USBAC adaptor problem, or battery problem (page 109) Off Charging complete . To charge using a USB connection to a computer While the camera is turned off, connect in the sequence shown below (1, 2). If the camera is on, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn it off before connecting it to your computer.
Back Lamp Operation Back lamp Lamp Status Description Lit Red, (Lit/Flashing Amber) Charging Flashing Red Abnormal ambient temperature, charging taking abnormally long, or battery problem (page 109) Off, (Lit Green) Charging complete • The information in parentheses in the above table shows the lamp status while the camera is turned on during charging.
Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. Remaining Power High Battery Indicator Indicator Color Cyan Low * * * Amber * * Red * Red indicates battery power is low. Charge the battery as soon as possible. Recording is not possible when is indicated. Charge the battery immediately. • The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Configuring Basic Settings the First Time You Turn On the Camera The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date and time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images. IMPORTANT! • A screen for language selection will not appear in step 2 of the procedure below if you purchased a camera intended for the Japanese market.
If you make a mistake configuring display language, date, or time settings with the above procedure, refer to the following pages for information about how to correct the settings. – Display language: Page 96 – Date and time: Page 95 NOTE • Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change.
To load a memory card 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the memory card slot/connector cover. 2. Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click securely into place. Front Front 3. Back Close the memory card slot/ connector cover.
To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. • Never remove a card from the camera while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to fail and even damage the memory card. To format (initialize) a new memory card Format a memory card on the camera before using it for the first time.
Turning the Camera On and Off . To turn power on Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so you can record images. Pressing [p] (PLAY) while in the REC mode enters the PLAY mode, which you can use to view snapshots and movies (pages 27, 65). • Pressing [p] (PLAY) turns on the camera and enters the PLAY mode. • Pressing the shutter button while in the PLAY mode returns to the REC mode. • Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the lens as it extends.
Horizontal Vertical Hold the camera so the flash is above the lens. NOTE • When you are not using the jacket, attachment and use of a sufficiently strong commercially available camera wrist strap is recommended in order to protect against accidentally dropping the camera and damaging it. Make sure to keep the strap around your fingers or wrist while operating the camera. • Take care to make sure your fingers and the strap do not cover any of the areas indicated in the illustration.
Shooting a Snapshot To select an auto recording mode You can select one of two auto recording modes (Auto or Premium Auto) according to your digital imaging needs. Setting REC Screen Icon Display R Auto Ÿ Premium Auto 1. Description This is the standard Auto recording mode. With Premium Auto recording, the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a subject or scenery, and other conditions. Premium Auto recording delivers higher image quality than standard Auto recording.
4. Press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to select “Auto” or “Premium Auto”, and then press [SET]. This enters the selected auto recording mode. Auto recording mode icon [ON/OFF] (Power) Shutter button Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity (page 121) Monitor screen To shoot a snapshot 1. Point the camera at the subject. If you are using Premium Auto, text will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen describing the type of shot the camera has detected. • You can zoom the image, if you want.
2. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. Back lamp When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light green, and the focus frame will turn green. Focus frame Half-press Press lightly until the button stops. Beep, beep (Image is in focus.) 3. When you half-press the shutter button, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and focuses on the subject it is currently pointed at.
. If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the back lamp is flashing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the camera at the subject and try to focus again. . Shooting with Auto If the subject is not in the center of the frame... “Focus lock” (page 50) is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen.
Viewing Snapshots Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 65. 1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. [p] (PLAY) • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory. • Information about the displayed snapshot also is included (page 10). • You also can clear the information to view only the snapshot (page 11).
Deleting Snapshots and Movies If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images. IMPORTANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • Deleting an audio snapshot (page 74) deletes both the snapshot and the audio file. PLAY Panel Ü (Delete) . To delete a single file 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. 2. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select Ü (Delete) on the PLAY panel, and then press [SET]. 3.
. To delete specific files 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. 2. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select Ü (Delete) on the PLAY panel, and then press [SET]. 3. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select “Delete Files” and then press [SET]. • This displays a file selection screen. 4. Press [SET] towards [8], [2], [4], or [6] to move the selection boundary to the file you want to delete, and then press [SET]. • This will select the check box of the currently selected file. 5.
Snapshot Shooting Precautions Operation • Never open the battery cover while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camera, etc. • If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand when shooting an image.
Snapshot Tutorial Using the Control Panel The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. • You can also display the control panel by pressing [SET] towards [2]. 2. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the setting you want to change. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.
Using Flash (Flash) 1. In the REC mode, press [SET] towards [2]. 2. Press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. Flash • If there are no indicators on the monitor screen, you can cycle through the flash modes by pressing [SET] towards [2]. You can turn display information on or off by pressing [SET] towards [8] (page 11).
IMPORTANT! • Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the flash window can become difficult to clean off later. Because of this, you should make it a regular habit to wipe the window clean regularly with a soft, dry cloth. NOTE • Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer) With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the third Control Panel option from the top (Self-timer). 3. Press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Recording Beautiful Portraits (Make-up) Make-up smoothes the skin texture of the subject and softens facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits. 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the bottom (Make-up). 3. Press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to select “Make-up: On” and then press [SET]. Setting REC Screen Icon Display ± On ½ Off 4. Description Make-up function enabled.
1. In the REC mode, rotate the zoom controller to zoom. w Wide Angle z Telephoto Zoom controller w (Wide Angle) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range. z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range. 2. Press the shutter button to shoot the image. IMPORTANT! • Digital zoom is disabled while time stamping (page 94) is turned on. NOTE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image.
Undeteriorated image quality range Deteriorated image quality range 5X to 36X 1X Optical/digital zoom switch point 20X to 79.7X Zoom pointer (Indicates current zoom.) • 5X optical zoom point Image deterioration • The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 58). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point.
Recording Movie Images and Audio To record a movie 1. Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 60). The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you select. 2. In the REC mode, point the camera at the subject and then press [0] (Movie). [0] (Movie) This will start recording and display Y on the monitor screen. Movie recording includes monaural audio.
NOTE • Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points when shooting a movie. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your fingers, etc. – Good recording results are not possible when the camera is Microphone too far away from what you are trying to record.
Recording and Playing back Audio Only (Voice Recording) Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie. • For information about Voice Recording capacities, see page 122. . Recording audio only 1. In the REC mode, press [SET]. 2. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (BS) and then press [SET] (page 31). 3. Press [SET] towards [8], [2], [4], or [6] to select the “Voice Recording” scene and then press [SET].
. To play back an audio recording 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to display the Voice Recording file you want to play. ` is displayed in place of an image for a Voice Recording file. 2. Press [0] (Movie) to start playback. Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast reverse Press [SET] towards [4] or [6]. Play/pause Press [SET]. Jump to marker While playback is paused, press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to jump to the next marker and then press [SET] to resume playback.
Using BEST SHOT BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change the setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches what you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize the chance of ruined images due to poor exposure and shutter speed settings. .
4. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedure from step 1. 5. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (Movie) (if you are shooting a movie).
. BEST SHOT Precautions • Some BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie. • “For YouTube” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot. • The “Voice Recording” scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot or recording a movie. • Some scenes like “Night Scene” and “Fireworks” results in a slow shutter speed setting.
Shooting with Artistic Effects (ART SHOT) A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more novel and exciting. Scene Description Toy Camera Darkens the periphery and changes hues for a toy camera effect. Soft Focus Blurs overall focus for a mysteriously soft effect. Light Tone Weakens contrast to create an elegantly subdued effect. Pop Strengthens saturation for richer colors. Sepia Sepia colors are used to create a retro effect.
Recording a Self-portrait (Self-portrait) With this feature, you can shoot your own self-portrait simply by pointing the camera at your face. BEST SHOT has two self-portrait scenes from which to choose. • Self-portrait (1 person): Shoots when the face of at least one person, including you, is detected. • Self-portrait (2 people) : Shoots when the faces of at least two people, including you, are detected. 1. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select “Self-portrait (1 person)” or “Self-portrait (2 people)”. 2.
Advanced Settings The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings. • REC mode menu contents and operations are different from those in the PLAY mode. This section explains operations using the REC menu screen. See page 69 for information about PLAY menu screen operations. Using On-screen Menus . Example REC Menu Screen Operation 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. This will display the REC menu screen. 2.
NOTE • [MENU] provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus. – Pressing [MENU] while a tab is selected will display the viewfinder screen. – Pressing [MENU] while menu item or setting is selected will “back step” in the following sequence: Settings * Menu items * Tab. • Depending on the recording mode, some of the items on the menu that appears may not be usable. . REC Menu Operations in This Manual REC menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below.
REC Mode Settings (REC) Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Focus • Auto Focus is the only focus mode available while face detection is enabled. To select another focus mode, first turn off face detection (page 53). Settings Q Auto Focus REC Screen Icon Display None Approximate Focus Range*1 Focus Mode Type of Shot General recording Snapshot Automatic Movies Fixed focal point Snapshot Movies 10 cm to 9 (infinity) (3.
To focus with manual focus 1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary. 2. Watching the image on the monitor screen press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which aids in focusing. If you do not perform any operation for two seconds while the enlarged image is displayed, the screen in step 1 will re-appear.
1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with the subject you want to focus on and then half-press the shutter button. 2. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image. 3. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the rest of the way down. NOTE • Focus lock also locks exposure (AE).
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * AF Area U Spot This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the image. This setting works well with focus lock (page 50). I Multi When you half-press the shutter button while this setting selected, the camera will select the optimum Auto Focus area from among nine possible areas. The focus frame of the area where the camera focuses will be displayed in green.
Using Face Detection (Face Detection) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Face Detection When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly. 1. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select “On” and then press [SET]. 2. Point the camera at the subject(s). The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one. 3. Half-press the shutter button.
Using Continuous Shutter (CS) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * CS While Continuous Shutter is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops shooting. NOTE • With continuous shutter, exposure and focus for the first image are applied for successive images as well. • Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of the following.
Reducing the Effects of Camera and Subject Movement (Anti Shake) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Anti Shake You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions. Setting REC Screen Icon Display Minimizes the effects of hand and subject movement.
Assigning Functions to the [4] and [6] Keys (L/R Key) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * L/R Key You can assign one of the four functions listed below to the [4] and [6] keys. Setting [4]/[6] key operation EV Shift Adjusts the EV shift value (page 61). White Balance Changes the white balance setting (page 62). ISO Changes the ISO Sensitivity setting (page 63). Self-timer* Sets the self-timer time (page 34). Off Cancels [4] and [6] key assignments.
Using Icon Help (Icon Help) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “REC” Tab * Icon Help While Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for certain icons when you switch between REC functions.
Image Quality Settings (Quality) To select the snapshot image size (Size) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * Size Image Size (Pixels) REC Screen Icon Display Suggested Print Size and Application 16M (4608x3456) Poster Print 3:2 (4608x3072) Poster Print 16:9 (4608x2592) HDTV 10M (3648x2736) A3 Print Description Good detail for better clarity even for images cropped (page 73) from the original Good detail 5M (2560x1920) A4 Print 3M (2048x1536) 3.
. Pixels and image size A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an image to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, etc. The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixelsxvertical pixels.
Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (T Quality (Snapshot)) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) REC Screen Icon Description Display Setting Fine Gives image quality priority. Normal Normal • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes dense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a complex pattern.
Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * EV Shift You can manually adjust an image’s exposure value (EV value) before shooting it. • Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV • Unit: 1/3 EV 1. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to adjust the exposure compensation value. [8] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. [2] : Decreases the EV value.
Controlling White Balance (White Balance) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * White Balance You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting. Setting Auto REC Screen Icon Display None Description Configures the camera to adjust white balance automatically.
• 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. If this happens, select the white balance setting that matches your shooting conditions (Daylight, Overcast, etc.).
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting) Procedure Enter the REC Mode * [MENU] * “Quality” Tab * Lighting You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas when shooting images. Setting REC Screen Icon Display Performs brightness correction. When this option is selected, it takes longer for the image to be stored after the shutter button is pressed. On Off Description None Does not perform brightness correction. NOTE • Lighting is disabled during movie recording.
Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots See page 27 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. Viewing a Movie 1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to display the movie you want to view. 2. Press [0] (Movie) to start playback. Movie icon: » Recording time Image quality Movie Playback Controls Fast forward/ fast reverse Press [SET] towards [4] or [6]. • Pressing [SET] towards [4] or [6] will increase the speed of the fast forward or fast reverse operation.
Zooming an On-screen Image 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed. 2. Rotate the zoom controller towards z ([) to zoom. You can use [SET] (press it towards [8], [2], [4], or [6]) to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen. Rotate the zoom controller towards w to unzoom the image.
Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen 1. Use an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A) to connect it to the TV. White Yellow TV Video Audio AV cable AUDIO IN jacks (white) [USB/AV] port VIDEO IN jack (yellow) • For details about connecting to the camera and precautions when connecting, see page 13. 2. Turn on the TV and select its video input mode. If the TV has more than one video input, select the one where the camera is connected. 3. Press [p] (PLAY).
Recording Camera Images to a DVD Recorder or Video Deck Use one of the following methods to connect the camera to the recording device using an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A). – DVD recorder or video deck: Connect to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN terminals. – Camera: USB/AV port You can play a slideshow of snapshots and movies on the camera and record it on a DVD or video tape. When recording images to an external device, press [SET] towards [8] to clear all indicators from the monitor screen (page 11).
Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Using the PLAY Panel Pressing [SET] in the PLAY mode will display the PLAY Panel. . Example PLAY Panel Operation 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. PLAY Panel The PLAY Panel will appear along the right side of the monitor screen. 2. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the PLAY Panel item you want, and then press [SET]. 3.
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) 1. In the PLAY mode, press [SET]. 2. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select ä (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 69). Start Starts the slideshow. Time Time from the start to the end of the slideshow 1 to 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes Interval Amount of time each image remains displayed Press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to select a value from 1 to 30 seconds, or “MAX”.
Rotating an Image (Rotation) 1. In the PLAY mode, display the snapshot you want to rotate. 2. Press [SET]. 3. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select ÿ (Rotation) and then press [SET] (page 69). 4. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select “Rotation” and then press [SET]. Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left. 5. When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press [MENU]. NOTE • Note that this procedure does not actually change the image data.
Editing Images (Play Menu) For information about menu operations, see page 47. Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * DPOF Printing See page 76 for details. Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Protect Protects specific files. 1Press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to scroll through the files until the one you want to protect is displayed.
Resizing a Snapshot (Resize) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 10M, 5M, VGA. • Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot will create an image with an aspect ratio of 4:3, with both sides cut off.
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Dubbing) Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * Dubbing You can add audio to a snapshot after you shoot it. You can re-record a snapshot’s audio whenever you want. You can record up to about 30 seconds of audio for a single snapshot. 1. Press [SET] to start audio recording. Remaining recording time 2. Press [SET] again to stop audio recording. • Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording.
Voice Recording Playback Controls Fast forward/fast reverse Press [SET] towards [4] or [6]. Play/pause Press [SET]. Volume adjustment Press [SET] towards [2] and then press [SET] towards [8] or [2]. Display content switching Press [SET] towards [8]. Stop playback Press [0] (Movie). • Audio of an Audio Snapshot also can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or QuickTime.
Printing Printing Snapshots Professional Print Service* You can take a memory card that contains the images you want to print to a professional print service and have them printed. Printing on a Home Printer* You can use a printer equipped with a memory card slot to print images directly from a memory card. For details, see the user documentation that comes with your printer. Printing with a Computer After transferring the images to your computer, use commercially available software to print.
. Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image Procedure [p] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * “PLAY” Tab * DPOF Printing * Select images 1. Press [SET] towards [4] or [6] to scroll through the files until the image you want to print is displayed. 2. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not want to print the image.
. Date Stamping You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording date in the printout of an image. Configuring camera settings Configure DPOF settings (page 76). You can turn date stamping on and off each time you print. You can configure settings so some images include the date stamp and some don’t. Configure the Camera’s Time Stamp setting (page 94). • The camera’s Time Stamp setting imprints the date into a snapshot when you shoot it, so the date is always included when you print.
Using the Camera with a Computer Things you can do using a computer... You can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer. Save images to a computer and view them there Save images and view them manually (USB connection) (pages 81, 85). Play back and edit movies • You can play back movies (pages 83, 86). • To edit movies, use commercially available software as required.
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer Install the required software in accordance with the version of Windows you are running and what you want to do. When you want Operating to do this: System Version See page: Install this software: Save images to a computer and view them there manually Windows 7, Installation not required. Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3) Play movies Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (SP3) Transfer images to the camera Photo Transport 1.
. Precautions for Windows Users • The software requires Administrator privileges to run. • Operation on a self-made computer is not supported. • Operation may not be possible under certain computer environments. Viewing and Storing Images on a Computer You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (snapshot and movie files). Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card.
4. Double-click “Removable Disk”. • Your computer recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or built-in memory if there is no card) as a removable disk. 5. Right-click the “DCIM” folder. 6. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”. 7. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”.
. To view images you copied to your computer 1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it. 2. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. 3. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “Memory Folder Structure” on page 89. • An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
. Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. • Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience problems, try the following. – Try recording movies with a quality setting of “STD”. – Try upgrading Windows Media Player to the latest version.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files Never use your computer to modify, delete, move, or rename any image files that are in the camera’s built-in memory or on its memory card. Doing so can cause problems with the camera’s image management data, which will make it impossible to play back images on the camera and can drastically alter remaining memory capacity. Whenever you want to modify, delete, move, or rename an image, do so only on images that are stored on your computer.
4. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. 5. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash. 6. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After checking to make sure that the back lamp is unlit or lit red, disconnect the USB cable. . To view copied images 1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 2. Double-click the “DCIM” folder to open it. 3. Double-click the folder that contains the images you want to view. 4.
. Movie Playback Precautions Proper movie playback may not be possible on some Macintosh models. If you experience problems, try the following. – Change the movie image quality setting to “STD”. – Upgrade to the latest version of QuickTime. – Shut down other applications that are running. Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh, you can use an optionally available AV cable (EMC-7A) to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or Macintosh and play back movies that way.
Files and Folders The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. • For details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memory Folder Structure” (page 89). Name and Maximum Number Allowed Example Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named CIMG0001 through CIMG9999.
Memory Card Data The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF The following operations are supported for DCF-compliant images. Note, however, that CASIO makes no performance guarantees concerning these operations. • Transferring this camera’s DCF-compliant images to another manufacturer’s camera and view them. • Printing this camera’s DCF-compliant images on another manufacturer’s printer.
. Supported Image Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When displaying an image recorded on another camera, it may take a long time for the image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen. . Built-in Memory and Memory Card Data Handling Precautions • Whenever copying memory contents to your computer, you should copy the DCIM folder and all of its contents.
Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. See the following for more information. – REC Menu (page 47) – PLAY Menu (page 72) Changing the Menu Screen Color (Menu Color) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Menu Color Use this procedure to select black, pink, or white as the menu color on the monitor screen. • The text color will also change in accordance with the menu color.
Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Sounds Startup Half Shutter Shutter Specifies the startup sound. Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5) Off: Sound off Operation = Operation Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the audio level during video output (page 67). = Play Specifies the volume of movie and Audio Snapshot audio output. This setting is also used as the audio level during video output (page 67).
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Rule (File No.) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * File No. Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 88). Continue Tells the camera to remember the last used file number. A new file will be named using the next sequential number, even if files are deleted or if a blank memory card is loaded.
4. Press [SET] towards [8] or [2] to select the city you want and then press [SET]. 5. Press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • Before configuring World Time settings, make sure that the Home City setting is the place where you live or normally use the camera. If it isn’t, select “Home” on the screen in step 1 and configure the Home City, date, and time settings as required (page 95).
Setting the Camera’s Clock (Adjust) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Adjust [8] [2] Change the setting at the cursor location [4] [6] Move the cursor between settings [0] (Movie) Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them. • You can specify a date from 2001 to 2049. • Be sure to select your Home City (page 93) before setting the time and date.
Specifying the Display Language (Language) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Language . Specify the display language you want. 1 Select the tab on the right. 2 Select “Language”. 3 Select the language you want. • Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection.
Configuring Auto Power Settings (Auto Power Off) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) • Auto Power Off is disabled under any of the following conditions.
Formatting Built-in Memory or a Memory Card (Format) Procedure [MENU] * “Set Up” Tab * Format If a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. • The format operation will delete all contents on the memory card or in built-in memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not need any data currently on the card or in built-in memory before you format it. • Formatting built-in memory will delete the following data.
Appendix Safety Precautions *WARNING This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing death or serious injury if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication. *CAUTION This indication stipulates matters that have the risk of causing injury as well as matters for which there is the likelihood of occurrence of physical damage only if the product is operated incorrectly while ignoring this indication.
*WARNING . Flash and Other Light Emitting Functions • Never use light emitting functions in areas where there is the chance of flammable or explosive gas being present. Such conditions create the risk of fire and explosion. • Never fire the flash or use light emitting functions pointed in the direction of a person operating a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s vision and create the risk of accident. # - .
*WARNING . Water and Foreign Matter % • Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the above symptoms are present. Particular care is required when using the camera where it is raining or snowing, near the ocean or other body of water, or in a bathroom. 1. Turn off the camera. 2.
*WARNING . Rechargeable Battery + % + • To charge the battery, use only the method specifically described in this manual. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the risk of battery overheating, fire, and explosion. • Do not expose or immerse the battery in fresh water or salt water. Doing so can damage the battery, and cause deterioration of its performance and loss of service life. • The battery is intended for use with a CASIO Digital Camera only.
*CAUTION . USB-AC Adapter and Power Cord • Misuse of the USB-AC adapter or power cord creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure you observe the following precautions. – Never cover the USB-AC adapter or power cord with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater. Doing so can interfere with heat radiation and cause the area around them to become hot. – When unplugging from the wall outlet, never pull on the power cord. Grasp the power plug and pull.
*CAUTION . Connections • Never plug any devices that are not specified for use with this camera into connectors. Connecting a non-specified device creates the risk of fire and electric shock. . Unstable Locations • Never place the camera on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, etc. Doing so can cause the camera to fall, creating the risk of personal injury. - . Locations To Be Avoided • Never leave the camera in any of the following types of locations.
*CAUTION . Memory Protection • Whenever replacing the battery, be sure to follow the correct procedure as described in the documentation that comes with the camera. Incorrectly replacing the battery can result in corruption or loss of data in camera memory. . Flash and Other Light Emitting Functions • Never fire the flash or use light emitting functions pointed in the direction of and too close to a person’s face. Doing so creates the risk of loss of eyesight.
Precautions During Use . Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory.
. Lens • 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 lenses, and does not indicate malfunction of the camera. . Caring for your camera • Never touch the lens or flash window with your fingers.
. Camera Jacket • Water, sweat, cosmetics, beverages, and other liquids can stain the jacket. • Never use thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other similar agents to clean the jacket. Doing so can damage the jacket. • Keep the jacket away from sources heat and do not leave it in areas where it may be exposed to heat. Heat can cause deterioration of the jacket. • Use this jacket only with the camera model specified for it. • Never wash the jacket.
Any and all unauthorized copying, distribution, and transfer for commercial purposes of the software provided by CASIO for this product are prohibited. YouTube Uploader for CASIO and the camera’s YouTube recording function are provided under license granted by YouTube, LLC. The presence of YouTube upload functionality in this product is not an endorsement or recommendation of the product by YouTube, LLC. Power Supply Charging . If the camera’s back lamp starts flashing red...
2. Remove the battery from the camera. Holding the camera so its battery compartment is facing downwards, slide the stopper in the direction of the arrow. This will cause the battery to come part way out. Carefully pull the battery out of the camera. 3. Load the battery. Stopper With the EXILIM logo on the battery facing upwards (in the direction of the monitor screen), hold the stopper next to the battery in the direction indicated by the arrow as you slide the battery into the camera.
Battery Precautions . Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to the characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Outside this temperature range charging can take longer than normal or even fail. • Do not tear or remove the battery outer label.
Using a Memory Card See page 18 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card. . Using a Memory Card • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally during image playback, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it (page 98). However, it is recommended that you always take along multiple memory cards whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
Reset Initial Default Settings The tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (page 98). • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is no reset setting. IMPORTANT! • Depending on the recording mode, some of the items on the menu that appears may not be usable. .
“Set Up” Tab Menu Color Black Timestamp Off Silent Off Adjust – Date Style – Language – Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1 / Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: ...//// / = Play: ...//// Sleep 1 min Auto Power Off 2 min Video Out – Off Format – File No. Continue Reset – World Time – Startup .
When things don’t go right... Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1)The battery may be dead. Charge the battery (page 13). 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 CASIO NP-80 rechargeable lithium ion battery. 2)The battery may not be loaded correctly (page 109). The camera suddenly powers down.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action The subject is out of focus in the recorded image. The image may not be focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject is located inside the focus frame. The flash does not fire. 1)If ? (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another mode (page 32). 2)If the battery is dead, charge it (page 13).
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action A recorded image was not saved. 1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. If the battery indicator shows , charge the battery as soon as possible (page 16). 2)You may have removed the memory card from the camera before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not being saved. Do not remove the memory card before the save operation is complete.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Playback The color of the playback image is different from what appears on the monitor screen when shooting. Sunlight or light from another source may be shining directly into the lens when you are shooting. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Images are not displayed. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera.
Problem Possible Cause and Recommended Action Language selection 1)You did not configure initial settings after purchasing the screen appears camera or the camera may have been left with a dead when the camera is battery. Check the camera setup (pages 17, 96). turned on. 2)There may be a problem with the camera’s memory data. If this is the case, perform the reset operation to initialize the camera’s setup (page 98). After that, configure each setting.
Display Messages ALERT The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again. Battery is low. Battery power is low. There is something wrong with the memory card. Turn off the camera, remove the memory card and then reload it into the camera. If this message re-appears when you turn the camera back on, format the memory card (page 98).
This card is not formatted. The memory card loaded in the camera is not formatted. Format the memory card (page 98). This file cannot be played. The file you are trying to access is corrupted or is a type that cannot be displayed by this camera. This function cannot be used. This message will appear part way through an operation when you attempt to use a function that is not allowed in combination with another function.
Movies Image Approximate Data Size/Pixels Rate (Frame Rate) (Audio) Maximum File Size HD 30.2 Megabits/ second 1280x720 (Monaural) (30 frames/second) 4GB or 29 minutes STD 10.6 Megabits/ 640x480 second (Monaural) (30 frames/second) Built-in Memory*1 Recording Capacity Maximum Recording Time with microSD Memory Card*2 File Size of 1-minute Movie Continuous Recording Time per Movie*3 9 seconds*4 1 hour 5 minutes 23 seconds 226.3MB 17 minutes 9 seconds 28 seconds 3 hours 6 minutes 34 seconds 79.
Specifications File Format Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural) Audio (Voice Recording): WAV (monaural) Recording Media Built-in Memory (Image Storage Area: 41.0MB) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Recorded Image Sizes Snapshot: 16M (4608x3456), 3:2 (4608x3072), 16:9 (4608x2592), 10M (3648x2736), 5M (2560x1920), 3M (2048x1536), VGA (640x480) Movies: HD (1280x720), STD (640x480) Effective Pixels 16.
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Shade, Day White Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Manual WB Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) Snapshots: Auto, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 equivalent Movies: Auto Flash Modes Auto, Off, On, Red-eye reduction Flash Range (ISO Sensitivity: Auto) Wide Angle: 0.4 m to 2.0 m (1.3' to 6.6') Telephoto: 0.8 m to 1.0 m (2.6' to 3.3') • Range is affected by optical zoom.
Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent the approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F)) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten battery life.
. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) Rated Voltage 3.7 V Rated Capacitance 700 mAh Operating Temperature Requirements 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) Dimensions 31.4 (W) x 39.5 (H) x 5.9 (D) mm (1.24" (W) x 1.56" (H) x 0.23" (D)) Weight Approximately 15g (0.53 oz) . USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) Input Power 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 100 mA Output Power 5.0 V DC, 650 mA Operating Temperature Requirements 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) Dimensions 53 (W) x 21 (H) x 45 (D) mm (2.1" (W) x 0.83" (H) x 1.
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