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.com/
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• The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to
change without notice.
• The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production
process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything that is questionable,
erroneous, etc.
• Any copying of the contents of this User’s Guide, either in part or its entirety, is
forbidden. Except for your own personal use, any other use of the contents of this
manual without the permission of CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. is forbidden
under copyright laws.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost
profits suffered by you or any third party due to the use or malfunction of this
product.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages, lost
profits, or claims by third parties arising out of the use of Photo Transport or
YouTube Uploader for CASIO.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or lost
profits caused by loss of memory contents due to malfunction, repair, or any other
reason.
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide
may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.
LCD Panel
The liquid crystal panel of the monitor screen uses high-precision technology that
provides a pixel yield in excess of 99.99%. This means that some very small number
of pixels may not light or may remain lit at all times. This is due to the characteristics
of the liquid crystal panel, and does not indicate malfunction.
Take a few test shots
Before shooting your final image, shoot a test shot to ensure that the camera is
recording correctly.
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Contents
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Monitor Screen Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
What is a digital camera? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
First, charge the battery prior to use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To charge the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To load the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preparing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
To load a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
To format (initialize) a new memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning the Camera On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To turn power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
To turn off the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Attaching a Protector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Holding the Camera Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To shoot a snapshot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Deleting Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To delete a single file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To delete all files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Snapshot Shooting Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using the Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Specifying Control Panel Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Size) . . 36
Using Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Flash) . . 40
Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Self-timer) . . 42
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ISO) . . 45
Shooting with Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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To record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using Prerecord Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
To play back an audio recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
What is BEST SHOT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Some Sample Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
REC Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (REC) . . 67
Selecting a Focus Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Focus). . . 67
Using Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (CS). . . 70
Using the Self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Self-timer). . . 72
Using Auto Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Auto Shutter). . . 73
Specifying the Auto Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AF Area). . . 77
Shooting with Quick Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Quick Shutter). . . 79
Displaying the On-screen Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Grid). . . 80
Turning on Image Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Review). . . 80
Using Icon Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Icon Help). . . 80
Image Quality Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Quality) . . 82
Specifying Snapshot Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Size). . . 82
Correcting Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (EV Shift). . . 83
Specifying ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(ISO). . . 84
Specifying the Metering Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Metering). . . 85
Optimizing Image Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Lighting). . . 85
Using Built-in Color Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Color Filter). . . 86
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Controlling Color Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Saturation). . . 86
Adjusting Image Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Contrast). . . 86
Specifying Flash Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash Intensity). . . 86
Viewing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Viewing a Movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Deleting Continuous Shutter Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Zooming an On-screen Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Displaying the Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Rotating an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Rotation) . 105
Resizing a Snapshot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Resize) . 106
To play snapshot audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Copying Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Copy) . 108
To view a Dynamic Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Printing Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and
the Number of Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Uploading Movie Files to YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them
❚
on Your Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Memory Card Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Specifying the Date Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Date Style) . 143
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Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
To replace the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Using the Camera in another Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Using a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
To replace the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Computer System Requirements
for Bundled Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Bundled CD-ROM) . 162
Reset Initial Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
When things don’t go right... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
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General Guide
The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.
. Camera
Front
Back
8 9 bk bl
12345
bm
bn
7
bo
bp
clckbtbsbrbq
6
Shutter button (page 25)
[ON/OFF] (Power)
(page 22)
Flash (page 40)
Front lamp
Lens
Microphone
Zoom button
Back lamp
[0] (movie) button
(page 53)
Cover lock dial
Memory card slot
USB/AV port
Strap hole (page 2)
Memory card/
Terminal cover
[SET] button (page 35)
[MENU] button
(page 65)
Control button
([8] [2] [4] [6])
[p] (PLAY) button
Speaker
Monitor screen
1
2
bk
bl
bq
br
3
4
5
bs
bm
bn
6
7
bt
ck
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8
9
bo
bp
Bottom
Tripod hole
cm
Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
Protector installation holes (page 23)
cm
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co
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. Charger Unit
+7- Contacts
[CHARGE] Lamp
AC jack
1
2
3
1
2
3
Monitor Screen Contents
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.
. Snapshot Recording
Snapshot image size (page 36)
8
123456789
Snapshot image quality (page 82)
9
bk
bl
bm
bn
bo
bp
bq
Movie image quality (page 39)
Flash (page 40)
Self-timer (page 72)
AF Area (page 43)
ISO sensitivity (page 45)
REC Light (page 46)
Face Detection/Make-up/Landscape
Date/time (page 50)
Timestamp indicator (page 142)
Exposure compensation (page 83)
Battery level indicator (page 18)
Histogram (page 148)
cq
cp
co
cn
cm
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Remaining snapshot memory
capacity (page 173)
Remaining movie memory capacity
(page 53)
Recording mode (page 25)
White balance setting (page 83)
Continuous shutter (page 70)
Image deterioration indicator
(page 51)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Auto shutter (page 73)
Focus mode (page 67)
Movie audio recording off indicator
(page 73)
7
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. Shutter Button Half-pressed
Recording mode (page 25)
Flash (page 40)
ISO sensitivity (page 45)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
3
4
5
6
NOTE
• If the current aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, or Auto Exposure is not
correct, the setting will turn orange when you half-press the shutter button.
. Movie Recording
Flash (page 40)
Recording mode (page 53)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
bk
bl
1 23
bl
bk
9
White balance setting (page 83)
Remaining movie memory capacity (page 53)
Movie recording time (page 53)
Exposure compensation (page 83)
Battery level indicator (page 18)
Histogram (page 148)
Movie recording indicator (page 53)
Movie audio recording off indicator (page 73)
4
5
8
7
6
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. Snapshot Viewing
File type
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
bk
bl
bm
bn
bo
bp
bq
1 2 3
Protect indicator (page 104)
Folder name/file name (page 136)
Snapshot image quality (page 82)
Snapshot image size (page 36)
ISO sensitivity (page 45)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Date/time (page 50)
Metering mode (page 85)
White balance setting (page 102)
Flash (page 40)
4
5
bq
bp
6
7
8
9
bo bnbmblbk
Recording mode
Battery level indicator (page 18)
Histogram (page 148)
Exposure compensation (page 83)
. Movie Playback
Movie audio recording off indicator (page 73)
File type
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
123
4
Protect indicator (page 104)
Folder name/file name (page 136)
Movie recording time (page 87)
Movie image quality (page 39)
Date/time (page 50)
5
6
Battery level indicator (page 18)
7
8
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Quick Start Basics
What is a digital camera?
A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and
delete images a countless number of times.
Record
Delete
Play
You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways.
Store images on your
computer.
Print images.
Attach images to e-mail.
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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.
Tough, Shock resistant construction
Applying the same technology developed for the G-SHOCK wristwatch, this
camera has passed drop testing from a height of 2.13 meters/7 feet* for a level
of shock resistance that dramatically outperforms previous models.
* Based on CASIO test equivalent to MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock
Waterproof, Dustproof, Freezeproof
In addition to IEC/JIS Protection Class 8 (IPX8)* and
Protection Class 6 (IPX6) equivalent waterproofing that
allows immersion up to 3.0 meters, this camera also
conforms to IEC/JIS Protection Class 6 (IP6X)
dustproofing, which effectively shuts out sand, dirt, and
dust. Freezeproofing up to –10°C means it can be used while skiing and in
other cold temperature environments.
* Based on CASIO test.
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Dynamic Photo
Extract a moving subject out of a series of Continuous Shutter images you have
shot and insert them into another image to create a Dynamic Photo image that
features the moving subject.
Interval
Recording
This feature automatically records images at fixed intervals. You can fix the
camera to a bicycle or automobile and have it shoot at regular intervals as you
travel. This feature is also ideal to shoot changes in clouds, flowers, and
crowds.
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First, charge the battery prior to use.
Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps
under “To charge the battery” to bring the battery to a full charge.
• Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) for
power. Never try to use any other type of battery.
To charge the battery
+
1. Positioning the positive and
-
negative terminals of the battery
with those of the charger unit, load
the battery into the charger unit.
2. Plug the charger unit into a
[CHARGE] lamp
household power outlet.
About 100 minutes are required to
reach full charge. The [CHARGE]
lamp will go out when charging is
complete. Unplug the power cord
from the power outlet and then
remove the battery from the
charger.
Lamp Status
Description
Lit Red
Charging
Abnormal ambient temperature, charger problem, or
battery problem (page 157)
Flashing Red
Off
Charging complete
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Other Charging Precautions
• Use the special charger (BC-80L) to charge the special lithium ion battery (NP-80).
Never use any other type of charger device. Attempting to use a different charger
can result in unexpected accident.
• A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery
time to cool before charging it.
• A battery discharges slightly even when it is not loaded in the camera. Because of
this, it is recommended that you charge the battery immediately before you need to
use it.
• Charging the camera’s battery may cause interference with TV and radio reception.
If this happens, plug the charger into an outlet that is further away from the TV or
radio.
• Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
To load the battery
1. Open the battery cover.
1
Slide the battery cover slider towards 4 and
then open it as indicated by the arrows in the
illustration.
2
2. Load the battery.
Stopper
With the EXILIM logo on the
battery facing downwards (in
the direction of the lens),
hold the stopper next to the
battery in the direction
indicated by the arrow as
you slide the battery into the
camera. Press the battery in
Battery contacts
until the stopper secures it in
EXILIM logo
place.
Back
Front
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3. Close the battery cover.
Close the battery cover completely until it
clicks securely in place.
• For information about how to replace the
Checking Remaining Battery Power
As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates
remaining power as shown below.
Remaining Power
Battery Indicator
Indicator Color
High
Low
*
*
*
*
Cyan
*
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.
• Leaving the camera for about two days with no power supplied while the battery is
dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared. A message telling you to
configure time and date settings will appear the next time you turn on the camera
after restoring power. When this happens, configure date and time settings (page
143).
Battery Power Conservation Tips
• When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to protect against wasting
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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. To change the display
language from Japanese in this case, use the procedure under “Specifying the
the language you select may not be included with a camera intended for the
Japanese market.
[BS]
1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the
[ON/OFF] (Power)
camera.
2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the
language you want and then press
[SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select a date style and then press [SET].
Example: July 10, 2012
YY/MM/DD * 12/7/10
DD/MM/YY * 10/7/12
MM/DD/YY * 7/10/12
4. Set the date and the time.
Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want to
change and then use [8] and [2] to change it.
To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press
[BS].
5. After setting the date and time, use [4] and [6]
to select “Apply” and then press [SET].
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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 144
NOTE
• Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they
are subject to change.
• Removing the battery from the camera too soon after configuring time and date
settings for the first time can cause the settings to be reset to their factory defaults.
Do not remove the battery for at least 24 hours after configuring settings.
Preparing a Memory Card
Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and
movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for
greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. Images recorded
while a memory card is loaded are saved to the memory card. When no memory card
is loaded, images are saved to built-in memory.
Supported Memory Cards
– microSD Memory Card
– microSDHC Memory Card
Use one of the above types of memory card.
Warning!
*
microSD/microSDHC memory cards present a swallowing hazard for small
children.
+
Keep microSD/microSDHC memory cards out of the reach of small children.
Should a memory card ever be swallowed accidentally, consult a physician
immediately.
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To load a memory card
1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the
camera. Next, rotate the cover lock dial
in the [4OPEN] direction and open the
memory card/terminal cover.
1
2
2. Load a memory card.
Positioning the memory
card so its front is facing
in the direction of the
lens, slide it into the
card slot all the way in
Back
Front
Back
until you hear it click
securely into place.
3. Close the memory card/terminal cover.
Close the memory card/terminal cover completely
until it clicks securely in place.
• For information about how to replace the memory
card, see page 160.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to orient the memory card correctly when
loading it into the camera. Trying to force a card while it is incorrectly oriented can
damage it.
• Be sure to read the user documentation that comes with the microSD/microSDHC
memory card.
card slot.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off
the camera, remove the battery, and contact your retailer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center.
• Never remove the memory card from the camera while it is being accessed. Doing
so can cause problems with proper file transfer, damage the memory card, etc.
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To format (initialize) a new memory card
You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time.
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Format” and then press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete
its contents. Normally you do not need to format a memory card again. However, if
storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnormality, re-format
the card.
• 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. In the case of a microSD or microSDHC memory card, formatting on a
computer can result in non-conformity with the SD format, causing problems with
compatibility, operation, etc.
Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn power on
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) turns power on and enters
the REC mode.
Pressing or holding down [p] (PLAY) turns on the
camera and enters the PLAY mode. Pressing [p]
(PLAY) again switches to the REC mode.
Back lamp
• The back lamp lights green momentarily when you
turn on the camera.
145) will turn off power automatically if you do not
perform any operation for a preset amount of time.
To turn off the camera
[p] (PLAY)
Press [ON/OFF] (Power).
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Attaching a Protector
The camera comes with two protectors. Attaching one of the protectors helps to
protect the side of the camera against damage if it is dropped.
. About the screws that come with the camera
The camera comes with a total of six screws: four long screws for attaching a
protector, and two short screws. The short screws are extra replacements for the
screws that are in the holes in the side of the camera when a protector is not
attached.
1. Remove the two short screws from the
holes on the lens side of the camera.
• Store the short screws in a safe place
where they will not become lost.
2. Attach one of the protectors and
secure it in place with the two long
screws.
• The camera comes with a total of four long
screws for attaching the protector. Two
are required for installation and the other
two are spares.
IMPORTANT!
• Use a commercially available precision screwdriver (#0) to loosen and tighten the
screws.
• Never attempt to loosen or remove any other of the camera’s screws except those
specifically noted above.
• Whenever a protector is not attached to the camera, be sure to fill the two holes on
the lens side with the original short screws or the two extra short screws that come
with the camera.
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Holding the Camera Correctly
Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the
shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as
shown in the illustration below, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against
your sides as you shoot.
Holding the camera still, carefully press the shutter button and take care to avoid all
movement as the shutter releases and for a few moments after it releases. This is
especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter
speed.
Horizontal
Vertical
Hold the camera so the flash is
above the lens.
NOTE
• Take care that your fingers and the
strap do not cover any of the areas
indicated in the illustration.
Flash
Front lamp
• To protect against accidentally
dropping the camera, attach the
wrist strap and make sure it is
around your fingers or wrist while
you are operating the camera.
• Never swing the camera around by
its strap.
Lens
Microphone
• The supplied strap is intended for
use with this camera only. Never use
it for any other purpose.
Strap
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To shoot a snapshot
1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera.
Snapshot mode icon
[ON/OFF] (Power)
Shutter button
Monitor screen
Remaining Snapshot Memory Capacity
(page 173)
2. Point the camera at
the subject.
You can zoom the
image, if you want.
w Wide Angle
z Telephoto
Zoom button
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3. Half-press the shutter button to
Back lamp
focus the image.
When focus is complete, the camera will
beep, the back lamp will light green, and
the focus frame will turn green.
Focus frame
When you half-press the shutter button, the
camera automatically adjusts exposure and
focuses on the subject it is currently pointed
at. Mastering how much pressure is required
for a half-press and a full-press of the shutter
button is an important technique for good-
looking images.
Half-press
Press lightly
until the
button stops.
• The focus frame in the screen shots
included in this manual is shown at ß.
Note that you can change the form of the
Beep, beep (Image is in focus.)
4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of
the way down.
This records the snapshot.
Shooting a Movie
Full-press
[0] (Movie)
Press [0] (Movie) to start
movie recording. Press
[0] (Movie) again to stop
movie recording. See
Snap (Image is recorded.)
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. Using Quick Shutter
Fully pressing the shutting button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record
• With Quick Shutter, the camera focuses faster than normal Auto Focus, which
means you can capture quick moving action more easily. Note, however, that some
images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used.
• Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press the shutter button in order
to ensure proper focus.
. 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.
. If the subject is not in the center of the frame...
shoot an image in which the subject to be focused on is not within the focus frame in
the center of the screen.
. To track the movement of a moving subject
Half-press the shutter button to follow and focus automatically on a moving subject.
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Viewing Snapshots
Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.
1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the
PLAY mode.
• This will display one of the snapshots
currently stored in memory.
• Information about the displayed
• You also can clear the information to
view only the snapshot (page 148).
[p] (PLAY)
• You can zoom in on the image by
snapshot that is very important to you, it is recommended that you zoom the
image and check its details after recording it.
2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll between images.
• Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.
[6]
[6]
[4]
[4]
NOTE
• Half-pressing the shutter button while in the PLAY mode or while a menu screen is
displayed will switch directly to the REC mode.
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Deleting Images
If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage
and record more images.
IMPORTANT!
• Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone.
file.
To delete a single file
1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then
press [2] (
).
2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the one you want to
delete is displayed.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
• To delete other files, repeat steps 2 and 3.
• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].
To delete all files
1. Press [p] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and then press [2] (
).
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete All Files” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET] to delete all files.
This will cause the message “There are no files” to appear.
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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.
Monitor Screen when Shooting Snapshots
• Subject brightness conditions can cause monitor screen response to slow and can
cause digital noise in the monitor screen image.
• The image that appears on the monitor screen is for image composition. The actual
Shooting Indoors under Fluorescent Lighting
• Minute flickering of fluorescent lighting can affect the brightness or color of an
image.
Auto Focus Restrictions
• Any of the following can make proper focus impossible.
– Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject
– Strongly back lit subject
– Very shiny subject
– Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern
– Multiple subjects at varying distances from the camera
– Subject in a dark location
– Subject that is too far away for light from the AF assist light to reach
– Camera movement while shooting
– Fast-moving subject
– Subjects outside the focus range of the camera
67).
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Shock resistant, Waterproof, Dustproof
This camera is designed to be shock resistant, waterproof, and dustproof as
described below.
0 Shock resistant:
This camera has passed drop testing from a height of 2.13 meters/7 feet* onto a
plywood (lauan material)*1.
* Based on CASIO test equivalent to MIL-Standard 810F Method 516.5-Shock.
(6 faces, 8 corners, 12 edges: Total of 26 drops.)
0 Waterproof:
Corresponds to IEC/JIS Protection Class 8 (IPX8)*2 and Protection Class 6 (IPX6)
equivalent waterproofing that allows immersion up to 3.0 meters for 60 minutes and
protection against jet spray from all directions.*3
0 Dustproof:
Corresponds to IEC/JIS Protection Class 6 (IP6X) dustproofing.
*1 Though the camera is designed to withstand the effects of impact occurring during
normal daily use, very strong impact due to very rough handling such as throwing the
camera or dropping it from excessive heights can result in serious damage. Even if a
drop does not result in functional problems, it can cause scratching and other cosmetic
damage to the camera.
*2 Signifies underwater use when immersed for a duration and at a pressure specified by
CASIO.
*3 Test conditions defined by CASIO. Does not include cases where battery life is
shortened due to use conditions.
IMPORTANT!
• The shock resistance, waterproofing, and dustproofing of this product are based on
CASIO test results, and do not constitute any guarantee that the product will
perform, will not be damaged, or will not malfunction under such conditions.
. Precautions before Underwater Use
This camera can be used to shoot images underwater up to a depth of 3.0 meters.
However, the following precautions should be kept in mind before using the camera
underwater.
• Check the contact surfaces of the battery cover and memory card/terminal cover
gaskets for dirt, sand, and any other foreign matter. Clean contact surfaces by
wiping them with a soft, clean, dry cloth. Note that a single strand of hair or a single
grain of sand can allow water to leak into the camera.
• Check the battery cover and memory card/terminal cover waterproofing gaskets
are free of cracks, scratches, and other damage.
• Close the battery cover and memory card/terminal cover completely, until they click
securely into place.
• Never open or close the battery cover or memory card/terminal cover while near
water or in an area exposed to sea breezes. Also avoid opening or closing the
covers while your hands are wet.
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• This camera will sink if dropped underwater. Use the strap or some other means to
avoid dropping.
• The waterproofing of this camera protects it against salt water and fresh water only.
Protection is not provided against hot spring water.
• Never leave the camera for long periods in a location subjected to very low
temperatures or very high temperatures in excess of 40°C. In particular, avoid
leaving the camera in areas exposed to strong direct sunlight, in a motor vehicle on
a hot day, etc. Any of these conditions can result in a deterioration of
waterproofing.
. Precautions during Underwater Use
• The camera is designed for use at depths no greater than 3.0 meters and at water
temperatures within the range of 0°C to 40°C.
• Do not leave the camera submerged for longer than 60 minutes.
• When repeatedly immersing the camera for underwater user, allow at least
15 minutes to elapse between immersions.
• Never open the battery cover or memory card/terminal cover while the camera is
submerged.
• Do not dive into water while holding the camera. Also, do not use the camera in
rapids, under a waterfall, or in any other rough water condition. Exposing the
camera to strong water pressure can cause leaking and malfunction.
• Take care that you do not drop the camera into water or allow it to strike the
surface of the water. Doing so can cause leaking.
. Precautions after Underwater Use
• Before opening the battery cover or memory card/terminal cover, use a clean, dry,
soft cloth to wipe the camera free of all moisture and dirt.
• If you open the battery cover or the memory card/terminal cover while the camera
is wet, be sure to wipe its inside surfaces free of all moisture before closing it.
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. Cleaning Your Camera after Use
Perform the following steps to clean the camera after using it under water or after it
becomes soiled with sand, dirt, or mud. Note that the battery cover and memory card/
terminal cover must be closed securely when performing these steps.
1. Immerse the camera in fresh water.
• Fill a bucket or other container with tap water or other fresh
water, and immerse the camera for about 10 minutes.
Gently wipe dust, dirt, sand, and other matter from the
camera with your fingers.
• Do not rub the lens surface, monitor screen, or flash
window while dirty.
2. Wipe the camera dry.
• Use a clean, dry, soft cloth to wipe off the camera, and leave it in a shady place
to dry.
IMPORTANT!
• The temperature of the water used to wash the camera should be no greater than
30°C. Never use detergent, hot water, or strongly running water to clean the
camera. Doing so creates the risk of leaking and malfunction.
• Never swing the camera around to remove water, and never use a dryer or other
intense heat to dry it.
• Never place the camera in a washing machine to wash it.
. Precautions after Use
• Do not leave the camera in an area exposed to extreme heat (40°C or greater) or
cold (–10°C or lower). Doing so can cause loss of waterproofing.
• Never use chemical agents for the purpose of cleaning, rust proofing, moisture
proofing, etc. Doing so can cause loss of waterproofing.
• Use fresh water to clean the camera within 60 minutes after using it underwater.
Failure to do so can cause deterioration of the exterior finish and waterproofing
properties.
• In order to maintain waterproofing, replacement of the camera’s gaskets is
recommended once each year. Note that you will be charged for gasket
replacement. Contact a CASIO authorized service center or your original retailer
for gasket replacement.
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. Other Precautions
• The accessories that come with the camera (battery, etc.) are not waterproof.
• Subjecting the camera to extreme impact can cause loss of waterproofing.
• Moisture on the camera can freeze in very cold environments. Ice left on the
camera can lead to malfunction. Do not allow moisture to remain on the camera
under cold conditions.
• Should water ever leak into the camera and cause malfunction due to improper
use, CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. will not be held liable for any damage to
internal components (battery, recording media, etc.), loss of recorded data, or any
expenses incurred to shoot lost images.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any accident that may
occur while the camera is being used underwater.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable for any damages or for any
accident (personal injury, etc.) that occurs while using the camera underwater.
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Snapshot Tutorial
Using the Control Panel
The Control Panel can be used to configure camera settings.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings.
Control Panel
Available settings
[8] [2] [4] [6]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
[SET]
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the setting you want to change.
Snapshot image size/quality*
Movie image quality (page 39)
Flash (page 40)
AF Area (page 43)
ISO sensitivity (page 45)
REC Light (page 46)
Face Detection/Make-up/Landscape
1
6
7
8
2
3
4
5
Date/Time (page 50)
9
* Snapshot image quality cannot be changed using the Control Panel.
3. Use [4] and [6] to change the setting.
4. If you want to configure another setting, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET].
This will apply the settings and return to the REC mode.
NOTE
• The Control Panel cannot be displayed while a Dynamic Photo, Prerecord Movie,
For YouTube, or Voice Recording Operation is in progress.
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Specifying Control Panel Items
You can use the following procedure to specify the eight items you want on the
Control Panel.
1. While the Control Panel is displayed, press
[MENU].
• This will display a menu of Control Panel items, with
the items currently selected for display shown in
green.
2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select an item you
want on the Control Panel and then press [SET].
This will cause the lamp next to the item to light.
3. Repeat the above step to select eight items for the Control Panel.
After you select the eighth item, the camera switches to the REC mode and
displays the Control Panel.
• To exit the item select operation, press [MENU].
NOTE
• The “Date/Time” item at the bottom of the Control Panel is fixed and cannot be
changed.
• The screen shots in this manual show the initial default Control Panel items.
• To return the Control Panel items to their initial defaults, reset the camera (page
147).
Changing the Image Size (Size)
. Pixels
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.
Pixel
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. About image sizes
The size of an image indicates how many pixels it contains, and is expressed as
x
horizontal pixels vertical pixels.
x
8M (3264 2448) size image =
3264*
Approximately 8 million pixels
x
VGA (640 480) size image =
640*
Approximately 300,000 pixels
* Unit: pixels
Image Size Selection Tips
Note that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space.
More detail, but takes up more memory. Best
when you plan to print large-size prints (such
as A3 size).
Large Number
of Pixels
Less detail, but takes up less memory. Best
when you want to send images by e-mail,
etc.
Small Number
of Pixels
• For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be
stored, see page 173.
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. To select the snapshot image size
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the top Control Panel option (Snapshot
Image Size).
3. Use [4] and [6] to select an image size and then press [SET].
Suggested
Image Size
(Pixels)
Print Size and
Application
Description
12M
(4000 3000)
Poster Print
Poster Print
HDTV
x
3:2
Good detail for better clarity even for images
x
(4000 2656)
16:9
(4000 2240)
x
8M
A3 Print
x
(3264 2448)
Good detail
5M
A4 Print
x
(2560 1920)
3M
Best when preserving memory capacity is
relatively more important than image quality.
x
3.5" 5" Print
x
(2048 1536)
Image files are smaller, which is better when
attaching images to e-mail. However, images are
relatively coarser.
VGA
(640 480)
E Mail
x
• The initial factory default image size setting is “12M”.
• Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the
standard aspect ratio of print paper.
• The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Definition Television”. An HDTV screen has an
aspect ratio of 16:9, which makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of
television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible
with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen.
• You should regard the print paper sizes suggested here as guidelines only (200 dpi
print resolution).
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. Specifying Movie Image Quality
Movie image quality is a standard that determines the detail, smoothness, and clarity
of a movie during playback. Shooting with the high-quality (WIDE) setting will result in
better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the second Control Panel option from the top
(Movie Image Quality).
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
Image Quality (Pixels)
Approximate Data Rate
Frame Rate
x
848 480 13 Megabits/second
WIDE
STD
LP
30 frames/second
30 frames/second
15 frames/second
x
640 480 10 Megabits/second
x
320 240 2.7 Megabits/second
• The 16:9 aspect ratio is available only when “WIDE” is selected as the image
quality.
• Memory capacity (Movie recording time you can shoot) will be affected by the
quality settings you configure (page 174).
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Using Flash (Flash)
1. In the REC mode, press [2] (
) once.
Flash
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the flash
setting you want and then press [SET].
[2] (
)
Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure
(amount of light and brightness) conditions.
>
?
Auto Flash
Flash Off
Flash does not fire.
Flash always fires. This setting can be used to brighten a
subject that normally comes out dark due to daylight or
backlight (daylight synchro flash).
<
Flash On
_
¥
Reduction
Soft Flash
Red Eye
Soft flash always fires, regardless of exposure conditions
Flash fires automatically. This type of flash can be used to
reduce the chance of redness in the subject’s eyes.
3. Press the shutter button to shoot.
Back lamp
Flashes orange while the flash is charging to indicate
that image recording is disabled.
• You will not be able to take another flash snapshot
until the lamp stops flashing orange, which indicates
that charging is complete.
< indicates the flash will fire.
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NOTE
• Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.
• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too
close.
condition, ambient temperature, etc.).
• Shooting with flash turned off when lighting is dim results in a slow shutter speed,
which can cause image blur due to camera movement. Under such conditions,
secure the camera with a tripod, etc.
• With red eye reduction, the flash is fired automatically in accordance with
exposure. It does not fire in areas where lighting is bright.
• The presence of outdoor sunlight, fluorescent lighting, or some other light source
can cause abnormal image colors.
• Select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting when shooting in areas where flash
photograph is prohibited.
Red-eye Reduction
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the
eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash
reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash
mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the
image to close, which reduces the chance of red eye. The camera also has an auto
red-eye correction feature that corrects for red-eye in recorded images.
Note the following important points when using red-eye reduction.
• Red-eye reduction does not work unless the people in the image are looking
directly at the camera (flash).
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the subjects are located far away from
the camera.
Other Useful Flash Features
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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. Use [8] and [2] to select the fourth Control Panel option from the top
(Self-timer).
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
„
10 sec Self-timer 10-second Self-timer
2-second Self-timer
• When shooting under conditions that slow down the
shutter speed, you can use this setting to prevent
image blur due to camera movement.
‚
2 sec Self-timer
Shoots three images: one image 10 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed, and the next two images as
soon as the camera is ready after shooting the previous
image. How long it takes for the camera to get ready to
shoot depends on the image size and quality settings,
whether or not a memory card is loaded in the camera,
and the flash charge condition.
”
X3 Self-timer
(Triple Self-timer)
Self-timer Off
Turns off the Self-timer.
• The front lamp flashes while the Self-timer countdown is
in progress (Except when the REC Light is lit.).
• You can interrupt an ongoing Self-timer countdown by
pressing [SET].
Front lamp
NOTE
• The Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
Normal Speed CS, High Speed CS, some BEST SHOT scenes (Interval Snapshot,
Interval Movie, Prerecord (Movie), Voice Recording)
• The Triple Self-timer cannot be used together with the following features.
Auto Shutter, Movie, Make-up Mode, Landscape Mode, some BEST SHOT scenes
(Dynamic Photo, Multi-motion Image, For YouTube)
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Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)
The camera automatically determines the focus point on the
Ò
Û
Intelligent screen and focuses there when the shutter button is half-pressed
(intelligent AF).
This mode takes readings of a small area in the center of the
Spot
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.
È
Ë
Multi
Half-pressing the shutter button focuses on the subject and
Tracking
causes the focus frame to track the movement of the subject.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the fifth Control Panel option from the top
(AF Area).
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
4. Point the camera at the subject and half-press the shutter button. Wait
until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automatically.
5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down.
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“Û Spot” or “Ë Tracking”
“Ò Intelligent”
Focus frame
Focus frame
“È Multi”
Focus frame
IMPORTANT!
• “È Multi” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using Face
• “Ë Tracking” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you are using
Auto Shutter (page 73).
• Selecting “Ë Tracking” can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens
operation while tracking a subject. This does not indicate malfunction.
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Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
ISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the sixth Control Panel option from the top
(ISO Sensitivity).
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].
AUTO
Adjusts sensitivity automatically according to conditions
ISO 64
Lower sensitivity
Slow shutter speed
Less noise
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
ISO 3200
Fast shutter speed
(Set for shooting in
dimly lit areas.)
Some coarseness
(increased digital
noise)
Higher sensitivity
• “AUTO” ISO sensitivity always is applied for movies, regardless of the current
ISO sensitivity setting.
• Higher ISO sensitivity values tend to result in digital noise in images.
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Shooting with the REC Light (REC Light)
Selecting “On” causes the front lamp to turn on for illumination
when shooting under low lighting conditions.
Front lamp
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the third Control Panel
option from the bottom (REC Light).
3. Use [4] and [6] to select “On” and then press [SET].
• y (REC Light) is displayed on the control panel while the REC Light is
enabled.
IMPORTANT!
• Never look directly into the front lamp while it is lit.
• Never aim the front lamp at a person who is operating a motor vehicle, etc.
• The effectiveness of the REC Light is reduced in the case of faraway subjects.
Using Face Detection (Face Detection)
When shooting people, the face detection feature detects the faces of up to ten
individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.
1. In the REC mode, use [4] and [6] to display G in the control panel,
which enters the Face Detection.
• If G does not appear in the control panel, press [4] or [6] many times until it
appears. Each press of [4] or [6] will cycle the control panel option in the
Landscape Mode (page 49).
2. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the second Control
Panel option from the bottom (Face Detection).
3. Use [4] and [6] to select “G Face Detection: On” and then press
[SET].
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4. Point the camera at the subject(s).
The camera will detect human faces and display a
frame around each one.
5. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus and the frames around the
faces it focuses on will turn green.
Face Detection icon
6. Press the shutter button the rest of the way
down.
Tips for Best Face Detection Results
• The camera performs center focus if it cannot detect a face.
• Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focus mode when
shooting with face detection.
• Face detection may take a bit longer when you hold the camera sideways.
• Detection of the following types of faces is not supported.
– Face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a hat, etc., or a face in dark shade
– A profile or a face that is at an angle
– A face that is very far away and small, or very close and large
– A face in an area that is very dark
– The face of a pet or some other non-human subject
IMPORTANT!
• Face detection cannot be used in combination with any of the following features.
– Some BEST SHOT scenes (Dynamic Photo, Multi-motion Image, Prerecord
(Movie), For YouTube, Voice Recording)
– Movie Recording
• The following function is disabled when shooting with face detection.
– Multi AF
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Shooting with the Make-up Mode (Make-up)
The Make-up Mode smoothes the skin texture of the subject and softens facial
shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better looking portraits.
1. In the REC mode, use [4] and [6] to display
in the control panel, which enters the
Make-up Mode.
• If
does not appear in the control panel, press
[4] or [6] many times until it appears. Each press
of [4] or [6] will cycle the control panel option in
the following sequence: Face Detection (page 46)
* Make-up Mode * Landscape Mode (page
49).
Make-up icon
2. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the second Control
Panel option from the bottom (Make-up Mode).
3. Use [4] and [6] to select “Make-up Level”, and then
press [SET].
• You can set one of 13 levels in the range of “0 (Off)” (no
correction) to “+12 (Max.)” (maximum correction). The larger the value, the
greater the processing that is performed.
4. Point the camera at the subject(s).
The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one.
5. Half-press the shutter button.
The camera will focus on the face, which will cause frames around it to turn
green.
6. When you are ready to shoot, press the shutter button all the way
down.
NOTE
• The following functions cannot be used together with the Make-up Mode.
Continuous Shutter, Triple Self-timer, Face Detection, Landscape Mode, some
BEST SHOT scenes
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Shooting Beautiful Scenery Images (Landscape)
The Landscape Mode makes colors more vivid, filters haze, and performs other
processing that enhances the beauty of natural scenery.
1. In the REC mode, use [4] and [6] to display
Ö in the control panel, which enters the
Landscape Mode.
• If Ö does not appear in the control panel, press
[4] or [6] many times until it appears. Each press
of [4] or [6] will cycle the control panel option in
the following sequence: Face Detection (page 46)
Landscape icon
Mode.
2. Press [SET] and then use [8] and [2] to select the second Control
Panel option from the bottom (Landscape Mode).
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the Landscape Mode setting
you want.
Enhances colors to produce a clearer, more vivid
landscape image.
Vivid Landscape
Corrects for misty and cloudy conditions for scenery
Mist Removal
images that appear as if they were shot on a clear day.
• Available level settings are “+1” (Weak) and “+2” (Strong).
4. When everything is the way you want, press [SET].
This will apply the effect you selected.
5. Point the camera at the scenery you want to record.
6. Press the shutter button to shoot.
NOTE
• The following functions are disabled while the camera is in the Landscape Mode:
Continuous Shutter (CS), Triple Self-timer, Make-up Mode, Face Detection,
Lighting, Color Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast, some BEST SHOT scenes
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Changing the Control Panel Date/Time Style
1. In the REC mode, press [SET].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time).
Use [4] and [6] to select the date or time.
NOTE
Day/Month.
• The time is displayed using 24-hour format.
Shooting with Zoom
Your camera provides you with 3X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal
distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digitally
processes the center portion of the image to enlarge it) for total zoom capabilities of
3X to 47.8X. The image deterioration point depends on the image size (page 52).
1. In the REC mode, press the zoom button to zoom.
w Wide Angle
z Telephoto
Zoom button
z (Telephoto) : Enlarges the subject and narrows the range
w (Wide Angle) : Reduces the size of the subject and broadens the range
2. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
IMPORTANT!
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NOTE
• The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the
camera also has a function that lets you record using digital zoom without image
deterioration (page 52).
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera
movement when shooting with telephoto.
• Performing a zoom operation changes the lens aperture.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Switch Point
If you hold down the z (Telephoto) side of the zoom button, the zoom operation will
stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily releasing the
zoom button and then holding down its z (Telephoto) side will switch to digital
zoom, which you can use to set an even higher zoom factor.
• During zoom, a zoom bar on the monitor screen shows the current zoom setting.
Image deterioration indicator
Focusing range
(Displayed for Auto Focus, Macro Focus, and Manual
Focus.)
Zoom bar
Undeteriorated image
quality range
Deteriorated image
quality range
1X
3X to 18.7X
12X to 47.8X
Zoom pointer (Indicates current zoom.)
Optical/digital zoom switch point
* 3X optical zoom point
Image deterioration
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• The image deterioration point depends
the image size, the higher the zoom
factor you can use before reaching the
image deterioration point.
• Though digital zoom generally causes a
deterioration of image quality, some
digital zoom without image deterioration
is possible with image sizes of “8M” and
smaller. The range in which you can use
digital zoom without image deterioration
is indicated on the display. The
Maximum
Zoom
Factor
Undeterio-
rated zoom
limit
Image
Size
12M
3:2
12X
12X
3X
3X
16:9
8M
12X
3X
14.7X
18.7X
23.4X
47.8X
3.7X
4.7X
5.9X
18.7X
5M
3M
VGA
deterioration point depends on the image
size.
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Recording Movie Images and Audio
To record a movie
The length of the movie you can record will depend on the quality setting you
select.
2. In the REC mode, press [0]
Remaining recording time
(page 174)
(Movie).
[0] (Movie)
This will start recording and display Y
on the monitor screen.
Movie recording includes monaural
audio.
• You can disable audio recording, if
you want (page 73).
3. Press [0] again to stop recording.
Recording time
Movie recording also will stop
automatically if memory becomes full
before you press [0].
• The maximum size allowed for a single movie file is 4GB. Movie recording
stops automatically when a file becomes 4GB.
Shooting with BEST SHOT
of movie you are trying to shoot and the camera will change its setup accordingly, for
beautiful movies every time. Selecting the BEST SHOT scene named Night Scene,
for example, will configure the camera so night scenes appear clearer and brighter.
Minimizing the Effects of Camera Movement during Movie Recording
You can configure the camera to minimize the effects of camera movement during
to subject movement and it makes the field of view narrower.
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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
too far away from what you are trying to record.
– Operating camera buttons while shooting can cause button
noise to be picked up in the audio.
Microphone
• Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band or a pink cast on the
monitor screen image. This does not indicate malfunction.
• Use of certain types of memory cards increase the time it takes to record movies,
which can cause movie frames to be lost. This condition is indicated by » and Y
flashing on the monitor screen. To avoid loss of movie frames, use of a memory
card with a maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is recommended
• The effects of camera movement in an image become more pronounced when you
shoot close up or with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod is
recommended under these conditions.
• Auto Focus and Macro Focus become fixed focus while shooting a movie (page
67).
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Using Prerecord Movie
With this feature, the camera prerecords up to four seconds of whatever is happening
in front of the lens in a buffer that is continually updated. Pressing [0] saves the
prerecorded action (buffer contents) followed by real-time recording. Real-time
recording continues until you stop it.
[0]
[0]
Movie
Recording start
Recording end
4-second prerecorded part (from the buffer)
. To set up the camera to shoot with Prerecord Movie
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Prerecord (Movie)” scene and
then press [SET].
This causes ‰ to appear on the monitor screen.
. To shoot a Prerecord Movie
1. With the camera pointed at the subject, press [0].
This will save four seconds of action prerecorded in the buffer and start real-time
recording.
2. Press [0] again to stop recording.
• To turn off Prerecord Movie, press [BS] and then select R (Auto).
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Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie
1. While a movie is being recorded, press the shutter button.
Movie recording continues after the snapshot is recorded.
NOTE
• You can use [2] (
) while shooting a movie to change the flash mode setting.
• Movie recording is interrupted for a few seconds at the point where a snapshot is
recorded.
• Shooting a snapshot during movie recording is not possible while any one of the
following BEST SHOT scenes is selected.
Prerecord (Movie), Dynamic Photo, Multi-motion Image, For YouTube, Voice
Recording
Recording Audio Only (Voice Recording)
Voice Recording lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the “Voice Recording” scene and
then press [SET].
This causes ` to appear on the monitor screen.
3. Press the shutter button to start recording.
Recording time
• The back lamp flashes green while recording is in
progress.
• Pressing [SET] during recording will insert a
marker into the recording. During playback, you
will be able to jump to the markers in the recording.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop audio
recording.
Remaining recording
time
• To create another audio recording file, repeat
steps 3 and 4.
• To turn off Voice Recording, press [BS] and then
select R (Auto).
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NOTE
• You can use [8] (DISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on
and off.
• When monitor screen contents are turned off, selecting the “Voice Recording”
scene will cause the monitor screen to turn off immediately (page 148).
About audio data
• Audio files can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or
QuickTime.
– Audio Data: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension)
To play back an audio recording
1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [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 [SET] to start playback.
Voice Recording Playback Controls
Fast forward/fast reverse
Play/pause
[4] [6]
[SET]
While playback is paused, press [4] or [6] to
jump to the next marker and then press [SET] to
resume playback.
Jump to marker
Volume adjustment
Monitor screen on/off
Playback end
Press [2] and then press [8] [2]
[8] (DISP)
[MENU]
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Using BEST SHOT
What is 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.
Some Sample Scenes
Portrait
Scenery
Night Scene
Night Scene Portrait
To shoot an image with BEST SHOT
1. In the REC mode, press [BS].
This will display a menu of BEST SHOT scenes.
• The initial default selection is R (Auto).
[BS]
2. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the
boundary to the scene you want to select.
Currently selected scene
(with boundary)
• The scene menu has multiple pages. Use [8]
and [2] to scroll between menu pages.
• You can access information about the currently
• To return to normal snapshot recording, select
Scene 1 R (Auto). Pressing [MENU] while the
scene selection screen or scene information
screen is displayed will cause the boundary to
jump directly to R (Auto).
Scene name
Scene number
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3. 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.
4. Press the shutter button (if you are shooting a snapshot) or [0] (if you
are shooting a movie).
NOTE
• The BEST SHOT YouTube scene sets up the camera for recording movies that are
optimized for uploading to YouTube. Movies recorded with the YouTube scene are
stored in a special folder to make them easy to locate for uploading (page 137).
Maximum recording time while the YouTube scene is selected is 10 minutes.
. Using Scene Information Screen
To find out more about a scene, select it with the boundary
on the scene selection screen, and then press the zoom
button.
• To return to the scene menu, press the zoom button again.
• To scroll between scenes, use [4] and [6].
• To configure the camera with the settings for the currently
selected scene, press [SET]. To return to the scene
information screen for the currently selected BEST SHOT scene, press [BS].
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. BEST SHOT Precautions
• The following BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie:
Dynamic Photo, Multi-motion Image
• The following BEST SHOT scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot:
Prerecord (Movie), For YouTube.
• 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. Since a slow shutter speed increases the chance of digital noise in the
image, the camera automatically performs a digital noise reduction process when
either of these scenes is selected. This means that it will take a bit longer for the
image to be saved which is indicated by the back lamp flashing green. Do not
perform any key operation during that time. Also, it is a good idea to use a tripod to
avoid image blur due to camera movement when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
• Your camera includes a sample scene that optimizes settings for auction site
images. Depending on your camera model, the sample scene is named either “For
eBay” or “Auction”. Images you record using the auction site sample scene are
stored in a special folder so you can easily find them on your computer (page 137).
• BEST SHOT scene images were not shot using this camera.
• Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected
due to shooting conditions and other factors.
• You can modify the camera settings that are made after you select a BEST SHOT
scene. Note, however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their defaults when
you select another BEST SHOT scene or turn off the camera.
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Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setups
You can save up to 999 camera setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall
whenever you need them.
1. On the BEST SHOT scene menu, select the scene named BEST SHOT
(Register User Scene).
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the snapshot or movie whose setup you want
to save.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Save”, and then press [SET].
Your BEST SHOT scene will be assigned the name “Recall User Scene”, along
with a scene number.
NOTE
• BEST SHOT snapshot scenes can be used for snapshots only and movie scenes
can be used for movies only.
• You can check the settings of the currently selected BEST SHOT scene by
displaying the camera’s setting menus and looking at its settings.
• User snapshot scenes are assigned numbers in the sequence: SU1, SU2, and so
on, while movies are assigned numbers in the sequence: MU1, MU2, and so on.
• The following are the settings that are saved for each user snapshot BEST SHOT
scene.
Face Detection, Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Flash, ISO, Metering, Lighting,
Make-up Mode, Landscape Mode, Flash Intensity, Color Filter, Sharpness,
Saturation, Contrast
• The following are the settings that are saved for each user movie BEST SHOT
scene.
Focus, EV Shift, White Balance, Color Filter, Sharpness, Saturation, Contrast
folder (snapshots) or MSCENE folder (movies).
scenes.
• Use the following procedure when you want to delete a user BEST SHOT scene.
want to delete.
1
Press [2] (
), select “Delete”, and then press [SET].
2
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Shooting with AUTO BEST SHOT
With AUTO BEST SHOT, the camera automatically selects the BEST SHOT scene
that suits your subject and shooting conditions, and configures its settings
accordingly. The following are the scenes selected automatically by AUTO BEST
SHOT.
Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Macro, Sports, etc.
1. Press [BS] and then select the “AUTO BEST SHOT” scene.
2. Point the camera at the subject.
AUTO BEST SHOT icon
The camera will automatically select the BEST
SHOT scene that suits your subject and shooting
conditions, and configure its settings accordingly. If
shooting conditions change, the camera may change
to a different BEST SHOT scene automatically.
• The camera will display the scene selected on the
monitor screen for a few seconds.
3. Press the shutter button to shoot the image.
• The AUTO BEST SHOT will remain activated, so the camera will select a
BEST SHOT scene for the next shot after image recording is complete.
IMPORTANT!
• Certain subjects and/or shooting conditions can make it impossible for the camera
to select an appropriate scene.
• Shooting with AUTO BEST SHOT can cause vibration and noise to occur due to
lens operation. This does not indicate malfunction.
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Automatically Shooting at Regular Intervals (Interval)
You can configure the camera to repeatedly shoot snapshots or movies automatically
at regular intervals.
1. Press [BS] and then select the “Interval Snapshot” or “Interval Movie”
scene.
2. Press [SET].
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the “Interval” setting
you want and then press [SET].
• This setting specifies the interval between shots.
You can specify one of the following intervals:
10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes.
4. Use [4] and [6] to select the “Time” setting you want and then press
[SET].
• This setting specifies the shooting time. You can specify one of the following
times: 3 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes.
5. Press [SET] again, and then use [8] and [2] to specify whether the
monitor screen should be on (On) or off (Off) during interval shooting,
and then press [SET].
6. After configuring all the settings, use [8] and [2] to select “Apply”
and then press [SET].
7. Align the focus frame with the subject, and then press the shutter
button.
• This starts interval recording in accordance with your settings.
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IMPORTANT!
• When the “Interval Movie” scene is selected, the shooting time setting is fixed at
5 seconds.
shooting operation is in progress.
• Pressing any of the camera’s buttons while an interval shooting operation is in
progress will cause the message “Interval shooting cancelled.” to appear and the
interval operation will be canceled.
• The interval setting is the time from when the last shooting operation was complete
until the next shooting operation starts. Certain camera settings and/or shooting
conditions may cause the actual interval and shooting time to be somewhat
different from those you specify.
• Shooting conditions can make it impossible to shoot the specified number of
images.
Isolating Moving Subjects (Multi-motion Image)
Multi-motion Image can be used to isolate a moving subject
within a series of multiple images and places them against
a stationary background. Make sure that the camera is not
moving or shaking when shooting with Multi-motion Image.
1. Press [BS] and then select the “Multi-motion
Image” scene.
2. Press the shutter button to start shooting.
Continuous Shutter shooting will stop after some time, and the resulting
composite image will appear on the monitor screen.
• Keep the camera still until all of the continuous shutter images are recorded.
x
• When using this feature, image size is fixed at 3M (2048 1536 pixels).
IMPORTANT!
• When shooting under bright conditions, the resulting image may appear brighter
than when shooting a normal snapshot.
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Advanced Settings
The following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.
appear on the menu screen. Refer to the page references provided in this section
for information about configuring settings using the Control Panel.
Using On-screen Menus
. Example Menu Screen Operation
Press [MENU] to display the menu screen.
• Menu contents are different in the REC mode and PLAY mode.
Example: REC mode menu
[8] [2] [4] [6]
[SET]
[MENU]
Menu Screen Operation Buttons
Selects tabs. [6] is also used to display the options available for a
setting.
[4] [6]
[8] [2] Selects a setting option.
[SET] Registers the selected setting.
[MENU] Exits the menu screen.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
This will display the menu screen.
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the tab where the item you want to configure
is located.
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3. Use [8] and [2] to select the menu item you
want, and then press [6].
Example:
When “Focus” is selected
on the “REC” tab
4. Use [8] and [2] to change the setting.
Tabs
5. After the setting is the way you want, press
[SET].
• Pressing [4] registers the selected setting and
returns to the menu.
• To configure settings on another tab after
pressing [4] to return to the menu, use [8] to
move the highlighting up to the tabs, and then use
[4] and [6] to select the tab you want.
Settings
. Menu Operations in This Manual
Menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following
Use [4] and [6] to select the “REC” tab.
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus
Use [8] and [2] to select the “Focus” and
then press [6].
Press
[MENU].
Press
[ON/OFF]
(Power)
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REC Mode Settings (REC)
Selecting a Focus Mode (Focus)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus
Approximate Focus
Focus Mode
Range*1
Settings
Type of Shot
Snapshot Movies
Snapshot
Movies
Approximately
10 cm to 9
(infinity)
Q Auto
Focus
General recording Automatic
(3.9" to 9)
Fixed
focal
point
Fixed
distance
*2, *4
Approximately
10 cm to 50 cm
(3.9" to 19.7")
´ Macro
Close ups
Automatic
Shooting with a
relatively wide
focus range
EPan
Focus
Fixed
focal point
Fixed
distance*2, *3
Scenery and other
distant subjects
) Infinity
Fixed
Manual
Infinity
W Manual When you want to
Focus focus manually
Approximately 10 cm to
9 (infinity)*2 (3.9" to 9)
*1 The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.
*2 The minimum changes along with the optical zoom setting.
*3 The distance depends on shooting conditions, and appears on the monitor screen
when the shutter button is half-pressed.
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*4
(m)
Normal
Close Up
Macro
Zoom Steps
Telephoto
9
Center distance
0.20 (7.9")
Z1 (Wide)
Approx. 0.4 (1.3')
Approx. 0.5 (1.6')
Approx. 0.6 (2.0')
Approx. 0.7 (2.3')
Approx. 0.8 (2.6')
Approx. 0.9 (3.0')
Approx. 1.1 (3.6')
Approx. 1.2 (3.9')
Approx. 1.4 (4.6')
Approx. 1.6 (5.2')
Approx. 2.0 (6.6')
Approx. 2.2 (7.2')
Approx. 2.5 (8.2')
2
9
0.30 (11.8")
0.40 (15.7")
0.45 (17.7")
0.40 (15.7")
0.40 (15.7")
0.50 (19.7")
0.50 (19.7")
0.50 (19.7")
0.60 (23.6")
0.60 (23.6")
0.60 (23.6")
0.60 (23.6")
3
9
4
9
5
9
6
9
7
9
8
9
9
10
9
9
11
9
12
9
13 (Tele)
9
NOTE
• Above values are for reference only.
For movie macro, the focus range is a few centimeters within the center distance.
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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 use
[4] and [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.
Yellow boundary
NOTE
• An Auto Macro feature detects how far the subject is from the lens and
automatically selects either Macro Focus or Auto Focus accordingly.
• Use of the flash together with Macro Focus can cause the light of the flash to
become blocked, which may result in unwanted lens shadows in your image.
• Auto Macro can be used when recording snapshots only.
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation while shooting with Auto Focus,
Macro Focus, or Manual Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to tell
you the focus range, as shown below.
Example: oo cm to 9
* oo is the actual focusing range value.
Using Focus Lock
“Focus lock” is a technique you can use when you want
to compose an image in which the subject you want to
focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the
screen.
Subject to be focused on
• To use focus lock, select “Û Spot” for the Auto
Focus area (page 43).
1. Align the monitor screen’s focus frame with
the subject you want to focus on and then
half-press the shutter button.
Focus frame
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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).
Using Continuous Shutter (CS)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * CS
Your camera has two continuous shutter modes. Images continue to be shot as long
as you keep the shutter button depressed. Releasing the shutter button stops
shooting.
Maximum CS
Shots
Recorded Image
Size
CS speed
Flash Mode
Normal Speed CS
Depends on
memory card
capacity
According to
image size setting mode setting
According to flash
Until memory full
High Speed CS
x
2M (1600 1200
pixels) fixed
3 images per
second
8 shots
Flash Off
• To turn off a continuous shutter mode, select “Off”.
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. Specifying the Method for Saving Continuous Shutter Images
Specify the method to use for saving images recorded with “High Speed CS”.
1. After continuous shutter shooting is finished, use [8] and [2] to
select the save method you want and then press [SET].
Save Selected
The shot images are played back at slow speed so you can select the images
you want to save.
While the shot images are playing back and an image
appears that you want to save, press the shutter
button. Each image that you select by pressing the
shutter button will have a mark appended to it.
After selecting all of the images you want to save,
press [MENU].
Mark
1
2
Buttons Used for Image Selection
During playback, changes the playback direction and playback
speed.
[4] [6]
While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.
[SET]
Toggles between pause and play.
Shutter
button
Press all the way down to select an image for saving.
Saves the selected images and exits the image select
operation.
[MENU]
Use [8] and [2] to select the save method you want and then press [SET].
Save Selected : Saves selected images.
3
Save All
: Saves all the images.
Cancel Save : Does not save any of the images.
Save All
Saves all the images.
• Does not save any of the images while “Cancel Save” is selected.
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IMPORTANT!
• If there is not enough available capacity on the memory card, you may not be able
to record the number of CS images indicated on the monitor screen. Make sure
your memory card has sufficient remaining capacity before shooting with using
continuous shutter.
• With continuous shutter, exposure and focus for the first image are applied for
successive images as well.
• When using a continuous shutter mode, keep the camera still until shooting is
finished.
• Continuous shutter cannot be used in combination with any of the following.
– Some BEST SHOT scenes (AUTO BEST SHOT, Dynamic Photo, Interval
Snapshot, Interval Movie, Underwater, Multi-motion Image, Prerecord (Movie),
For YouTube, Voice Recording)
– Make-up Mode, Landscape Mode
• The speed of “Normal Speed CS” depends on the type of memory card loaded in
the camera and the amount of free space available for storage. When shooting to
built-in memory, continuous shutter shooting is relatively slow.
• “Normal Speed CS” speed is slower when shooting with flash.
• You cannot use the self-timer in combination with “Normal Speed CS” and “High
Speed CS”.
• Note that images recorded with “High Speed CS” are of somewhat lower resolution
and more prone to digital noise than images recorded with “Normal Speed CS”.
• The ISO sensitivity setting always is “AUTO” for “High Speed CS”, regardless of
the camera’s current ISO sensitivity setting.
• Shooting a very bright subject can cause a vertical band or a pink cast on the
monitor screen image. This does not indicate malfunction.
Using the Self-timer (Self-timer)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 42.
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Shooting with the REC Light (REC Light)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * REC Light
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 46.
Turning Movie Audio Recording On or Off (Movie Audio)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Movie Audio
Selecting “On” enables audio recording (monaural) during movie recording. Selecting
“Off” disables audio recording.
• In a shooting environment where there is too much noise due to vibration, select
“Off” for movie audio recording.
Using Auto Shutter (Auto Shutter)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Auto Shutter
With Auto Shutter, the camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects that
certain conditions are present.
Camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects
image blur to camera and subject movement are
minimized.
¸
Detect Blur
When panning, the camera releases the shutter
Detect Panning automatically when it determines there is no blur in the
¯
¨
subject being followed.
Camera releases the shutter automatically when it detects
the subject is smiling.
Detect Smile
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. To use Detect Blur to minimize image blur (Detect Blur)
1. Point the camera at the subject and half-press the shutter button. Wait
until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automatically.
2. Press the shutter button the rest of the way
down.
The camera will go into a standby mode and start
detecting hand and subject movement. The camera
will release the shutter automatically the moment it
determines there is no image blur.
• “0 Auto” flashes on the monitor screen while
Indicator:
detection of image blur due to hand movement or
The indicator color
subject movement is in progress.
changes from red to
green when the camera
is getting ready to
release the shutter.
. To use Detect Panning to minimize image blur (Detect Panning)
1. Point the camera at location where the subject will pass and then half-
press the shutter button to adjust exposure and focus.
2. Press the shutter button the rest of the way
down.
This will put the camera into Auto Shutter standby.
Move the camera to follow the movement of the
subject. The camera will release the shutter
automatically the moment it determines there is no blur
in the subject you are following.
Indicator:
The indicator color
changes from red to
• “0 Auto” flashes on the monitor screen while
panning detection is in progress.
green when the camera
is getting ready to
release the shutter.
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. To use Detect Smile to record when a subject is smiling
(Detect Smile)
1. Point the camera at the subject and half-press the shutter button. Wait
until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automatically.
2. Press the shutter button the rest of the way
down.
The camera will go into a standby mode and start
detecting whether the subject is smiling. The camera
will release the shutter automatically the moment it
determines the subject is smiling.
• “0 Auto” flashes on the monitor screen while smile
detection is in progress.
Indicator:
The indicator color
changes from red to
green when the
camera is getting ready
to release the shutter.
. To change Auto Shutter trigger sensitivity (Sensitivity)
1. Use [8] and [2] to select “Sensitivity” and then press [6].
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the sensitivity setting you want, and then
press [SET].
• You can select any one of three sensitivity levels, from ø (Lowest) to
œ (Highest).
• With the œ (Highest) setting, the auto shutter release is triggered relatively
easily. Auto shutter release triggering becomes more difficult with the ø
(Lowest) setting, but recorded images have the least blur. Experiment with
Auto Shutter trigger sensitivity settings to find the one that work best for you.
. Using Auto Shutter in Combination with Continuous Shutter
back into Auto Shutter standby after shooting of the CS images is complete, so it will
be ready to shoot again. To stop an ongoing Continuous Shutter operation, wait until
“0 Auto” is flashing on the monitor screen, and then press [SET].
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Tips for Better Auto Shutter Snapshots
of image blur even more.
• While recording with Detect Blur or Detect Smile, keep the camera as still as
possible until the recording operation is complete.
IMPORTANT!
• If the camera remains in Auto Shutter standby without releasing the shutter, you
can record an image by pressing the shutter button all the way down again.
• Detect Blur and Detect Panning may not produce the desired effect when shooting
in an area where dim lighting requires a slow shutter speed, or when the subject is
moving extremely quickly.
• Since facial expressions differ from individual to individual, you may experience
problems with getting the camera to release the shutter while Detect Smile is being
used. If this happens, change the trigger sensitivity setting.
being used.
• To cancel Auto Shutter recording while Auto Shutter is being performed (indicated
by “0 Auto” flashing on the monitor screen), press [SET].
• The “Ë Tracking” setting for the AF area cannot be used while Detect Blur or
• Always make sure you had “Û Spot” selected for the AF area whenever you are
using the Detect Smile Auto Shutter setting (page 43).
• Auto Shutter cannot be used in combination with any of the following features.
– Some BEST SHOT sample scenes (AUTO BEST SHOT, Dynamic Photo,
Interval Snapshot, Interval Movie, Multi-motion Image, Prerecord (Movie), For
YouTube, Voice Recording)
• The following function is disabled when shooting with Auto Shutter.
– Triple Self-timer
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Shooting with Face Detection (Face Detection)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Detection
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 46.
Reducing the Effects of Subject Movement (Anti Shake)
Procedure
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 when shooting a moving subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-
moving subject, or when shooting under dim lighting conditions.
Auto
Off
Minimizes the effects of subject movement.
Turns off Anti Shake.
NOTE
• ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen
when you half-press the shutter button while “Auto” is selected. These values will
appear briefly, however, in the preview image that is displayed immediately after
you shoot a snapshot.
• If the flash fires, the Anti Shake icon S will remain on the display, even though
Anti Shake does not function during flash photography.
• Shooting with Anti Shake can cause an image to appear somewhat coarser than
normal and can cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• Anti Shake may not be able to eliminate the effects of subject movement when
movement is severe.
Specifying the Auto Focus Area (AF Area)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 43.
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Using the Auto Focus Assist Light (AF Assist Light)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Assist Light
Half-pressing the shutter button while this setting is selected
causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for
focusing in areas where lighting is dim. Leaving this function
turned off is recommended when shoot portraits from short
distances, etc.
Front lamp
IMPORTANT!
• Never look directly into the front lamp while it is lit.
Changing the Focus Frame Shape (Focus Frame)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus Frame
You can use this procedure to select from among five different shapes, including a
heart shape, for the focus frame.
¹
™
¬
μ
Settings
ß
Random
NOTE
• Half-pressing the shutter button will cause the focus frame to change one of the
shapes shown below.
Focus successful
Focus not successful
• While “Random” is selected, one of the four focus frames is selected randomly
whenever the camera is turned on.
• When shooting with face detection, the frame shape is ß.
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Turning Digital Zoom On or Off (Digital Zoom)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom
You can use this setting to turn digital zoom on or off. When digital zoom is turned off,
operating the zoom button zooms the image with optical zoom only.
Shooting with Quick Shutter (Quick Shutter)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Quick Shutter
When Quick Shutter is turned on, you can press the shutter button all the way without
waiting for Auto Focus. This will record the image using a high-speed focus operation
that is much faster than Auto Focus.
Turns on Quick Shutter.
• Some images may be out of focus when Quick Shutter is used.
On
Turns off Quick Shutter so focus is performed using normal Auto Focus
before the image is recorded.
• If you press fully the shutter button while Quick Shutter is turned off,
images will continue to be shot without focusing.
Off
• Whenever possible, take a little extra time to half-press the shutter button
in order to ensure proper focus.
NOTE
• Quick Shutter is disabled when the zoom factor is greater. Recording is performed
using Auto Focus at this time.
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Displaying the On-screen Grid (Grid)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Grid
The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode
monitor screen for easy vertical and horizontal alignment
when composing images.
Turning on Image Review (Review)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Review
While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image for about one second
immediately after you press the shutter button to record it.
Using Icon Help (Icon Help)
Procedure
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.
Functions Supported by Icon Help
• REC Mode, Flash, Metering Mode, White Balance, Self-timer, EV Shift
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Configuring Power On Default Settings (Memory)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory
When you turn off the camera, it remembers the current settings of all enabled
memory items and restores them when you turn it back on. Any memory item that is
disabled will be returned to its initial default setting whenever you turn off the camera.
Setting
Disabled (Initial Default Setting)
Enabled
b BEST SHOT
Auto Shutter
Flash
Snapshot (Auto)
Off
Auto
Focus
AF (Auto Focus)
White Balance
ISO
Auto
Auto
AF Area
Spot
Setting at
power off
Metering
Multi
CS
Off
Self-timer
Flash Intensity
Digital Zoom
MF Position
Zoom Position*
Off
0
On
Position before manual focus was selected.
Full wide
* Optical zoom setting only.
• If you turn the camera power off and then back on while the BEST SHOT memory
item is enabled, all of the other memory items (except for zoom position) are
initialized to the currently selected BEST SHOT sample scene setup, regardless of
the enabled/disabled status of the other memory items.
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Image Quality Settings (Quality)
Specifying Snapshot Size (Size)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Size
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 38.
Specifying Snapshot Image Quality (Quality (Snapshot))
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Quality
Fine
Gives image quality priority.
Normal
Normal
Economy
Gives number of images priority.
• 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.
• Memory capacity (the number of images you can record) will be affected by the
quality settings you configure (page 173).
Specifying Movie Image Quality (Quality (Movie))
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * » Quality
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 39.
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Correcting Image Brightness (EV Shift)
Procedure
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. Use [8] and [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. A lower EV
value is best for dark-color subjects and
for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
To cancel exposure compensation, change the EV value to 0.0.
2. Press [SET].
This applies the exposure compensation value. The exposure compensation
value you set remains in effect until you change it or turn off the camera (which
causes it to revert to “0.0”).
NOTE
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to
obtain satisfactory results even after performing exposure compensation.
Controlling White Balance (White Balance)
Procedure
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.
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Auto
Configures the camera to adjust white balance automatically
For shooting outdoors on a clear day
¤
'
“
(Daylight)
(Overcast) For shooting outdoors on an overcast rainy day, in the shade, etc.
(Shade)
For shooting on a clear day in the shade of trees or buildings
For shooting under white or day white fluorescent lighting
†
(Day White
Fluorescent)
–
(Daylight
Fluorescent)
For shooting under daylight fluorescent lighting
«
(Tungsten) For shooting under light bulb lighting
For configuring the camera manually to suit a particular light
source
Select “Manual”.
Blank white paper
1
2
Under the lighting conditions you plan to
use when shooting, point the camera at a
blank white piece of paper so it fills the
entire monitor screen and then press the
shutter button.
Manual
Press [SET].
3
The white balance setting is retained even if you turn off the
camera.
• 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.)
Specifying ISO Sensitivity (ISO)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISO
For details, see the Control Panel procedure on page 45.
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Specifying the Metering Mode (Metering)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is metered for exposure.
Multi-pattern metering divides the image into sections and
measures the light in each section for a balanced exposure reading.
This type of metering provides error-free exposure settings for a
wide range of shooting conditions.
B
Multi
Center weighted metering concentrates on the center of the focus
area to measure light. This type of metering is best when you want
some level of control over contrast.
N
Weighted
Center
Spot metering takes readings at a very small area. Use this
metering method when you want exposure to be set according to
the brightness of a particular subject, without being affected by
surrounding conditions.
˜
Spot
• The currently selected metering mode is indicated by an icon on the snapshot
screen. No icon is displayed when “B Multi” is selected as the metering mode.
Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Lighting
You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas
when shooting images.
Performs a higher level of brightness correction than the “On” setting.
Extra
When this option is selected, it takes longer for the image to be stored
after the shutter button is pressed.
On
Off
Performs brightness correction.
Does not perform brightness correction.
• You also can optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas in existing
images (page 101).
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Using Built-in Color Filters (Color Filter)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Color Filter
Settings: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple
Controlling Image Sharpness (Sharpness)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Sharpness
You can specify one of five sharpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to –2 (least sharp).
Controlling Color Saturation (Saturation)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Saturation
You can specify one of five saturation settings from +2 (most saturated) to –2 (least
saturated).
Adjusting Image Contrast (Contrast)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Contrast
You can specify one of five contrast settings from +2 (most contrast between light and
dark) to –2 (least contrast between light and dark).
Specifying Flash Intensity (Flash Intensity)
Procedure
REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash Intensity
You can specify one of five flash intensity settings, from –2 (weakest) to +2
(strongest).
• Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away or too close.
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Viewing Snapshots and Movies
Viewing Snapshots
Viewing a Movie
1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the movie you
want to view.
2. Press [SET] to start playback.
Movie icon: »
Recording time
Image quality
Movie Playback Controls
[4] [6]
Fast forward/
fast reverse
• Each press of either button increases the speed of the fast
forward or fast reverse operation.
• To return to normal playback speed, press [SET].
Play/pause
[SET]
1 frame forward/ [4] [6]
back
• Holding down either button scrolls continuously.
Press [2] and then press [8] [2].
• Volume can be adjusted only while movie playback is in
progress.
Volume
adjustment
Information
display on/off
[8] (DISP)
Press the zoom button z ([).
• You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed
image on the monitor screen. You can zoom a movie image
up to 4.5 times normal size.
Zoom
Stop playback
[MENU]
• Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera.
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Viewing Continuous Shutter Images
Each time you perform a continuous shutter (CS) operation, the camera creates a CS
group that includes all of the images for that particular CS session. You can use the
following procedure to play back the images in a particular CS group.
1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the CS group
whose images you want to view.
CS group icon
Number of image files
in the CS group
First image in the CS group
2. Press [SET] to start playback the images in the CS group.
This will play back the images in the CS group you selected.
Current image number/
number of images in
the group
Playback guide
Playback Controls
During playback, changes the playback direction and playback speed.
While playback is paused, scrolls forward or back.
• Playback speed cannot be adjusted while the displayed image is
[4] [6]
zoomed.
[SET]
Toggles between pause and play.
Zooms the image.
• You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the zoomed image on
the monitor screen.
Zoom
button
[MENU]
Exits CS group playback.
[8] (DISP) Cycles through information display formats.
[2] Displays the delete menu.
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NOTE
• Multiple images shot using “Normal Speed CS” are stored individually and are not
group.
Deleting Continuous Shutter Images
You can use the following procedures to delete images while playback is in progress
or paused.
. Deleting a Specific CS Group File
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
2. Use [4] and [6] to display the image you want to delete.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Delete” and then press [SET].
• To delete other files, repeat steps 2 and 3.
• To exit the delete operation, press [MENU].
. Deleting All Files in a CS Group
1. While CS image playback is in progress or paused, press [2].
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “Del Group Images” and then press [SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes”, and then press [SET].
Dividing Up a CS Group
Use the following to divide up a CS Group into individual images.
. Dividing Up a Specific CS Group
1. While a CS group is displayed, press [MENU].
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the “PLAY” tab.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide Group” and then press [6].
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4. Use [4] and [6] to display the CS group you want to divide up.
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide” and then press [SET].
• To divide up other CS group files, repeat steps 4 and 5.
. Dividing Up All CS Groups
1. While a CS group is displayed, press [MENU].
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the “PLAY” tab.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide Group” and then press [6].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Divide All Groups” and then press [SET].
5. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes”, and then press [SET].
• Once a CS group is divided, it cannot be regrouped.
Zooming an On-screen Image
1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until
the one you want is displayed.
2. Press the zoom button z ([) to zoom.
Zoom factor
You can use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to scroll the
Image area
zoomed image on the monitor screen. Press the zoom
button w to unzoom the image.
– When monitor screen contents are turned on, a
graphic in the lower right corner of the screen
shows what part of the zoomed image is currently
displayed.
– To exit the zoom screen, press [MENU] or [BS].
– Though the maximum image zoom factor is 8X,
certain image sizes may not allow zooming up to
the full 8X.
Current display area
• Pressing [SET] will lock the current zoom factor for
the on-screen image. You can then use [4] and [6] to scroll between images,
using the same zoom factor. Pressing [SET] again will unlock the zoom factor
and allow you to use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to move around the currently
displayed images.
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Displaying the Image Menu
1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button w
(]).
Boundary
Use [8], [2], [4] and [6] to move the selection
boundary around the image menu.
To view a particular image, use [8], [2], [4], or [6] to
move the selection boundary to the image you want and
then press [SET].
Displaying Images in the Calendar Screen
1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button w (]) twice.
This will display the calendar screen that shows the first image recorded on each
day.
To display the first image recorded on a particular day,
use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to move the selection
boundary to the day you want and then press [SET].
To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [BS].
• If you save an image using any one of the following
functions, the image will appear in the calendar on the
date that you last saved it.
Lighting, White Balance, Brightness, Resizing, Cropping, Copy, Layout Print,
MOTION PRINT
If you edit the date and time of an image, the image still will appear on the date
it was originally recorded.
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Viewing Snapshots and Movies on a TV Screen
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1. Turn off the camera. Next, rotate the cover lock dial in the [ OPEN]
direction and open the memory card/terminal cover.
2. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV.
AV cable
(bundled)
Yellow
White
Video
Audio
TV
USB/AV port
VIDEO IN jack (yellow)
AUDIO IN jacks (white)
Making sure that the 4 mark on the camera is aligned with the 6 mark of the AV
cable connector, connect the cable to the camera.
• Make sure that you insert the cable connector into
the USB/AV port until you feel it click securely into
place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result
in poor communication or malfunction.
• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted,
you still will be able to see the metal part of the
connector as shown in the illustration.
3. 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.
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4. Press [p] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, without anything appearing
on the camera’s monitor screen.
• You also can change the aspect ratio of the screen and the video output
system (page 146).
5. Now you can display images and play back movies as you normally do.
IMPORTANT!
• Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start
displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then
adjust it as required.
NOTE
• Audio is monaural.
• Certain TVs may cut off part of the images.
• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the TV
screen. You can use [8] (DISP) to change the display contents.
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 the camera’s bundled AV cable.
– 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. You can record movies by selecting “» Only” for the slideshow
For information about connecting a monitor to the recording device and about how to
record, see the user documentation that comes with the recording device you are
using.
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Other Playback Functions (PLAY)
This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform
other playback operations.
Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow)
Procedure
PLAY mode * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow
Start
Starts the slideshow.
Images
Specifies the type of images to be included in the slideshow.
All images: Snapshots, movies, and audio recordings
T
Only: Snapshots and audio snapshots only
» Only: Movies only
One Image: One single selected image (selected using [4] and [6])
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
Use [4] and [6] to select a value from 1 to 30 seconds, or “MAX”.
If you specify a value from 1 to 30 seconds, images change at the specified
interval, but the audio portion of movies and audio snapshots will continue to
play until the end.
When the slideshow reaches a movie file while “MAX” is selected, only the first
frame of the movie will displayed. Voice Recording files are not played back
when “MAX” is selected.
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Effect
Select the effect you want.
Pattern 1 to 5: Plays background music and applies an image change effect.
• Patterns 1 through 4 have different background music, but they all use the
same image change effect.
• Pattern 5 can be used for playback of snapshots only, and the “Interval”
setting is ignored.
• The currently selected image change effect setting is disabled automatically
in following cases.
– When playing a slideshow for which “» Only” or “One Image” is selected
for the “Images” setting
– When the interval setting is “MAX”, 1 second or 2 seconds.
– Before and after playback of a movie or Voice Recording file
Off: No image change effect or background music
• To stop the slideshow, press [SET]. Pressing [MENU] instead of [SET] stops the
slideshow and returns to the menu screen.
• Adjust audio volume by pressing [2] and then press [8] or [2] during playback.
• All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from one
image to another.
• The time required for transition from one image to another may be longer in the
case of an image that was not recorded with this camera.
Saving Music from Your Computer to Camera Memory
You can replace the built-in slideshow background music with other music from your
computer.
Supported File Types:
• PCM format (16-bit, monaural) WAV files
• Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 kHz/22.05 kHz/44.1 kHz
Number of Files: 9
File names: SSBGM001.WAV to SSBGM009.WAV
• Create the music files on your computer using the above names.
• Regardless of which effect pattern you select, the BGM files you store in camera
memory are played back in name sequence.
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If you plan to save the music files to the camera’s memory card, make sure the
card is loaded in the camera.
2. Perform one of the following operations to open the memory card or
built-in memory.
This will cause the camera to be recognized by your computer as a Removable
Disk (Drive).
• Windows
Windows 7/Vista: Start * Computer
Windows XP: Start * My Computer
1
Windows 2000: Double-click “My Computer”.
Double-click “Removable Disk”.
• Macintosh
2
Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
1
3. Create a folder named “SSBGM”.
4. Double-click the “SSBGM” folder you created and copy the
background music file to it.
• See the user documentation that comes with your computer for information
about moving, copying, and deleting files.
• If there are background music files both in built-in memory and on the memory
card loaded in the camera, the files on the memory card take priority.
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Laying Out Snapshots with Layout Print (Layout Print)
Procedure
PLAY mode * Spnapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *
Layout Print
You can use the following
procedure to insert existing
snapshots into the frames of a
layout and produce a new image
that contains multiple snapshots.
1. Use [4] and [6] to select
Layout Pattern
(3 images)
Layout Pattern
(2 images)
the layout pattern you want
and then press [SET].
2. Use [4] and [6] to select the background color and then press [SET].
3. Use [4] and [6] to select the images you want to include in the layout
then press [SET].
4. Press [SET] and repeat step 3 for the remaining frames in the layout.
The final layout image will be saved after you insert the final snapshot into it.
NOTE
• You will not be able to save the new image unless there is a snapshot in all of the
layout frames.
• 3:2 and 16:9 images cannot be included in a Layout Print image.
• The recording date of the resulting Layout Print image is the recording date if the
image you place into the final frame, not the date you create the Layout Print
image.
x
• The Layout Print image is saved as 7M (3072 2304 pixels) size.
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Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames (MOTION PRINT)
Procedure
PLAY mode * Movie Screen to be Used * [MENU] * PLAY Tab *
MOTION PRINT
1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll
through the movie frames
and display the one you
want to use as the image of
the MOTION PRINT image.
Holding down [4] or [6] scrolls
at high speed.
9 frames
1 frame
2. Use [8] and [2] to select either “9 frames” or “1 frame” and then
press [SET].
• When “9 frames” is selected, the frame you select in step 1 will be in the center
of the MOTION PRINT image.
• Only the frames of movies recorded on this camera can be used in a MOTION
PRINT image.
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Editing a Movie on the Camera (Movie Editing)
Procedure
PLAY mode * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] *
PLAY Tab * Movie Editing
The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the following procedures to edit out a
specific part of a movie.
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(To-Point Cut)
Cut
Cuts everything from the beginning of the movie up to the
current location.
~
Cut
(Point-To-Point Cut)
Cuts everything between two points.
¡
Cut
(From-Point Cut)
Cuts everything from the current location to the end of the
movie.
1. Use [8] and [2] to select the editing method you want to use and then
press [SET].
2. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the movie and
search for the frame (point) from which or to
which you want to cut the movie (the cut point).
• You also can search for the cut location by playing
back the movie and pressing [SET] to pause. During
playback, you can press [4] or [6] to perform fast
reverse or fast forward.
Cut range (red)
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3. When the frame where you want the cut point to be is displayed, press
[2].
}
Cut
(To-Point Cut)
While the frame you want the cut to be up to is
displayed, press [2].
While the frame you want the first (From) cut to be is
displayed, press [2].
1
~
Cut
(Point-To-Point Cut)
While the frame you want the second (To) cut to be
is displayed, press [2].
2
¡
Cut
(From-Point Cut)
While the frame you want the cut to be from is
displayed, press [2].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select “Yes” and then press [SET].
The selected cut operation will take considerable time to complete. Don’t try to
perform any camera operation until the “Busy... Please wait...” message
disappears from the monitor screen. Note that a cut operation can take a long
time if the movie being edited is long.
IMPORTANT!
• When you edit a movie, only the result is saved. The original movie is not retained.
An editing operation cannot be undone.
NOTE
• A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be edited.
• Editing of movies recorded with a different type of camera is not supported.
• You will not be able to edit a movie if the amount of remaining memory capacity is
less than the size of the movie file you want to edit. If there is not enough memory
available, delete files you no longer need to free up more.
• Splitting of a movie into two movies and splicing of two different movies into a
single movie are not supported.
• You also can start a movie editing operation while the movie you want to edit is
playing back. Press [SET] to pause playback, and then press [2] to display the
menu of editing options. Perform editing using the same procedures as described
above.
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Optimizing Image Brightness (Lighting)
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *Lighting
You can use this setting to optimize the balance between bright areas and dark areas
in existing images.
+2
Performs a higher level of brightness correction than the “+1” setting.
Performs brightness correction.
+1
Cancel
Does not perform brightness correction.
NOTE
• Altering the lighting of an image causes the original image and the new (altered)
version to be stored as separate files.
• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
Using Red Eye Correction (Red Eye)
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *Red Eye
Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the
eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash
reflects off of the retina of the eye. Red eye correction corrects the eye colors of
subjects to their normal colors when red eye occurs while using the flash.
Correct
Cancel
Turns on red eye correction.
Turns off red eye correction.
NOTE
• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.
• Red eye correction may not be possible in the case of small faces or profiles.
• Red eye correction may not produce the desired effect under certain conditions.
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Adjusting White Balance (White Balance)
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *
White Balance
You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded
image, which will affect the colors of the image.
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“
Daylight
Overcast
Shade
Outdoors, fair weather
Outdoors, cloudy to rain, in tree shade, etc.
Very high temperature light, such as building shade, etc.
†
Day White
Fluorescent
White or daywhite fluorescent lighting, without suppressing
color cast
–
Daylight
Fluorescent
Daylight fluorescent lighting, while suppressing color cast
«
Tungsten
Suppressing of the appearance of light bulb lighting
No white balance adjustment
Cancel
NOTE
• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.
• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
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Adjusting the Brightness of an Existing Snapshot
(Brightness)
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *
Brightness
You can select one of five brightness levels, from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright).
NOTE
• The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted.
• When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the date and
time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was
altered.
Selecting Images for Printing (DPOF Printing)
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *
DPOF Printing
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Protecting a File Against Deletion (Protect)
Procedure
PLAY mode *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *Protect
Protects specific files.
Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files
until the one you want to protect is
displayed.
1
Use [8] and [2] to select “On” and then
press [SET].
2
On
An image that is protected is indicated by
the ›icon.
To protect other files, repeat steps 1 and 2.
To exit the protect operation, press [MENU]. To unprotect a file, select
“Off” instead of “On” in step 2 above.
3
Protects all files.
Use [8] and [2] to select “All Files: On” and then press [SET].
Press [MENU].
To unprotect all files, select “All Files: Off” instead of “All Files: On” in
step 1 above.
1
2
All Files:
On
IMPORTANT!
• Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format
operation (page 147).
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Editing the Date and Time of an Image (Date/Time)
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *Date/Time
[8] [2] Changes the setting at the cursor location.
[4] [6] Moves the cursor between settings.
[BS]
Toggles between 12-hour and 24-hour format.
When the date and time settings are what you want, press [SET] to apply them.
NOTE
be edited.
• You cannot edit the date and time of an image that is protected.
• You can input any date from 1980 to 2049.
Rotating an Image (Rotation)
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot or Movie Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *
Rotation
1. Use [8] and [2] to select “Rotation” and then press [SET].
Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left.
2. When the displayed image is at the orientation you want, press
[MENU].
NOTE
• Note that this procedure does not actually change the image data. It simply alters
how the image is displayed on the camera’s monitor screen.
• An image that has been protected or zoomed cannot be rotated.
• The original (unrotated) version of the image will be displayed on the image menu
screen and the calendar screen.
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Resizing a Snapshot (Resize)
Procedure
PLAY mode *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: 8M, 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.
• The recording date of the resized version of the snapshot will be the same as the
recording date of the original snapshot.
Cropping a Snapshot (Trimming)
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *Trimming
You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and
save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is
also retained.
Zoom factor
Represents
snapshot area
Use the zoom button to zoom the image to the size you
want, use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to display the portion of
the image you want to cut out, and then press [SET].
• The image produced by cropping a 3:2 or 16:9 image will
have an aspect ratio of 4:3.
• The recording date of the cropped image will be the
same as the recording date of the original snapshot.
Part of snapshot that is
currently displayed
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Adding Audio to a Snapshot (Dubbing)
Procedure
PLAY mode *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.
• Good recording results are not possible when the camera is
too far away from what you are trying to record.
• Your camera supports the following audio data formats.
Microphone
– Audio Format: WAVE/IMA-ADPCM (WAV extension)
• Adding audio (dubbing) is not possible for the following
types of images.
– Images created using MOTION PRINT
– Protected images
• To delete audio, perform the following operation:
Dubbing *Delete *[SET] *[MENU].
IMPORTANT!
• Note that you cannot restore the original audio of an Audio Snapshot after you
delete or re-record it.
To play snapshot audio
1. In the PLAY mode, use [4] and [6] to scroll through the images until
the Audio Snapshot you want is displayed.
An audio snapshot is one that has a ˆicon.
2. Press [SET] to start playback.
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Voice Recording Playback Controls
Fast forward/fast reverse
Play/pause
[4] [6]
[SET]
Press [2] and then
press [8] [2].
Volume adjustment
Display content switching
Stop playback
[8] (DISP)
[MENU]
• Audio of an Audio Snapshot also can be played back on a computer with Windows
Media Player or QuickTime.
Copying Files (Copy)
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *Copy
Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memory card or from a
memory card to built-in memory.
Copies all files from built-in camera memory to a memory card.
Built-in *Card This option copies all the files in built-in camera memory. It
cannot be used to copy a single file.
Copies a single file on the memory card to camera built-in
camera memory. Files are copied to the folder in built-in
Card *Built-in memory whose name has the largest serial number.
Use [4] and [6] to select the file you want to copy.
Use [8] and [2] to select “Copy” and then press [SET].
1
2
NOTE
• You can copy snapshots, movies, audio snapshots, or Voice Recording files you
recorded with this camera.
• When a copied image appears on the full-month calendar screen, it is displayed on
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Dynamic Photo
You can use the procedures in this section to crop either a moving subject or a still
subject out of a snapshot and then insert it into another snapshot.
Moving Subject
Other Image
Dynamic Photo Image
To create a subject image to be inserted (Dynamic Photo)
1. Press [BS] and then select the “Dynamic Photo” scene.
2. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select “Subject Type”, and then press
[SET].
3. Use [8] and [2] to specify the subject type, and then press [SET].
Number of
Shots
CS speed
Subject type
Moving Subject
1sec (20fps)
20 images per
second
20 shots
Records multiple images of
the subject, which are
cropped and combined to
create movement against the
background image.
Moving Subject
2sec (10fps)
10 images per
second
20 shots
20 shots
Moving Subject
4sec (5fps)
5 images per
second
Records a single subject,
which is cropped and inserted
into the background image.
Still Subject
–
1 shot
• To create a still subject, select “Still Subject”.
4. Press [SET], use [8] and [2] to select “Number of Shots”, and then
press [SET].
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5. Use [8] and [2] to select either “1” or “2” and then press [SET].
To shoot under these
Select this option:
conditions:
The subject against a
complex background
2
1
You need to shoot twice to extract the subject.
You need to shoot only once to extract the subject.
If you select this option, you will not need to
perform steps 7 and 8 of the procedure below.
The subject against a plain
(no pattern) background
6. First, shoot an image that includes the subject
you want to extract.
• Shoot an image in which the subject is as large as
possible. If you selected “2” for the “Number of Shots”
setting, the images should include some easily
identifiable reference point that you can use for later
alignment in step 7 below.
• If you selected “Moving Subject” the camera will record multiple subject
images. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• If you selected “1” for the “Number of Shots” setting, this procedure is complete
with this step. The camera will extract the subject and display it on the monitor
screen. If you selected “Moving Subject” in step 3, the subject image will be
moving on the display.
• Even if you select “1” for the “Number of Shots” setting, certain conditions can
cause the setting to switch automatically to “2”.
• Flash is turned off automatically at this time.
7. Next, compose the image again, this time without
the subject you want to extract. Take care so the
image composition here is as close as possible
to the image composition in step 6. This second
image will let the camera know what part of the
image in step 3 needs to be cropped.
• A semi-transparent view of the image you shot in step
3 (which includes the subject) will be visible on the monitor screen to help you
compose the background image properly.
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8. Press the shutter button to shoot the background only.
The camera compares the images you shot in steps 6 and 8 and extracts the
subject. The extracted subject image will appear on the monitor screen. If you
selected “Moving Subject”, the subject image will be moving on the display.
• You can interrupt an ongoing subject extraction process (steps 6 through 8) at
any time by pressing [MENU] or [BS].
IMPORTANT!
• When shooting the subject image, shoot against a white wall or some other surface
of a color that is different from that of the subject. The camera will not be able to
crop the subject image properly if it is the same or similar color as the background.
• The camera may not be able to cleanly crop a subject that is not clearly defined on
the monitor screen due to backlighting, shadows, light smear, insufficient lighting,
etc. When shooting the subject, make sure that it is clearly defined and outlined on
the monitor screen.
• The background you shoot in step 5 of the above procedure is not saved. Only the
cropped subject image is saved.
Inserting a Subject into a Background Image (Dynamic Photo)
Use the following procedure to insert a subject into a new background image. A
x
Dynamic Photo with a moving subject is saved as a 2M (1600 1200 pixels) or
smaller size image. A Dynamic Photo with a still subject is saved as a 6M
x
(2816 2112 pixels) or smaller size image.
Procedure
PLAY mode *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *Dynamic Photo
1. Use [4] and [6] to select the background image you want and then
press [SET].
• Only an image that satisfies the following conditions can be used as a
background image.
– An image recorded with this camera or an image transferred to this camera’s
memory using Photo Transport (page 128)
– An image with an aspect ratio of 4:3
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2. Use [4] and [6] to select the subject image you want to insert and then
press [SET].
3. Use the zoom button to adjust the size of the subject and use [8], [2],
[4], and [6] to adjust its position.
4. When everything is the way you want, press [SET].
This inserts the subject into the background image and creates a Dynamic Photo.
• If the original still image into which a moving subject is inserted is smaller than
2M size, the Dynamic Photo will be the same size as the original.
• If the original still image into which a still subject is inserted is smaller than 6M
size, the Dynamic Photo will be the same size as the original.
NOTE
• The camera comes with a number of extracted sample subjects in its built-in
memory, which you can use to create Dynamic Photos, if you like.
• Performing a delete or format operation will delete the sample subjects in built-in
memory. If you delete the sample subjects, you can download them from the
Dynamic Photo Special Site (http://dp.exilim.com/) and restore them to built-in
camera memory.
• You can copy the sample subjects to a memory card using the “Built-in *Card”
To view a Dynamic Photo
1. Press [p] (PLAY) and then use [4] and [6] to display the Dynamic
Photo you want to view.
2. If the Dynamic Photo has a moving subject, press [SET].
• Subject movement is repeated as a continuous loop.
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Converting a Dynamic Photo to a Movie (Movie Converter)
A Dynamic Photo (a background image plus subject) is stored as a series of 20 still
images. You can use the following procedure to convert the 20 images that make up
a Dynamic Photo to a movie.
Procedure
PLAY mode *Dynamic Photo Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *
Movie Converter
• The final movie format is Motion JPEG.
x
• The final movie image size is 640 480 pixels.
IMPORTANT!
• This operation can be used only to convert Dynamic Photos to movies.
• Following conversion, the movie will be played back three times.
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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
Printing Images on a Printer with Memory Card Slot
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.
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible
Printer
You can print on a printer that supports PictBridge (page
Printing with a Computer
After transferring the images to your computer, use
commercially available software to print.
• You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date
Connecting Directly to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and print
images without going through a computer.
. To set up the camera before connecting to a printer
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “PTP (PictBridge)”, and then press [SET].
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. Connecting the Camera to a Printer
4
1. Turn off the camera. Next, rotate the cover lock dial in the [ OPEN]
direction and open the memory card/terminal cover.
2. Use the USB cable that
comes bundled with the
Large
connector
USB cable
camera to connect the
camera to your printer’s
USB port.
• The camera does not
draw power over the USB
cable. Make sure the
camera’s battery is
USB port
sufficiently charged before
connecting.
Small connector
• Make sure that you insert
the cable connector into
the USB/AV port until you
feel it click securely into
place. Failure to insert the
connector fully can result
in poor communication or
malfunction.
USB/AV port
Making sure that the 4mark on the camera is
aligned with the 6mark of the USB cable connector,
connect the cable to the camera.
• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted,
you still will be able to see the metal part of the
connector as shown in the illustration.
• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port,
make sure you align the connector correctly with the
port.
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. To print
1. Turn on the printer and load paper.
2. Turn on the camera.
This will display the print menu screen.
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Paper Size”, and
then press [6].
4. Use [8] and [2] to select a paper size and then
press [SET].
• The following are the available paper sizes.
x
x
x
x
3.5" 5", 5" 7", 4" 6", A4, 8.5" 11", By Printer
• Selecting “By Printer” prints using a paper size selected on the printer.
• See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about
paper settings.
5. Use [8] and [2] to specify the print option you want.
1 Image
: Prints one image. Select and then press [SET]. Next, use [4]
and [6] to select the image you want to print.
DPOF Printing : Prints multiple images. Select and then press [SET]. With this
option, images will be printed in accordance with DPOF settings
• To toggle date stamping on and off, press [BS]. The
date stamp will be printed when “On” is indicated on
the monitor screen.
6. Use [8] and [2] to select “Print” and then
press [SET].
Printing will start and the message “Busy... Please
wait...” will appear on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a
short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any camera
button will cause the printing status to re-appear. The print menu screen will re-
appear when printing is complete.
• If you selected “1 Image”, you can repeat the procedure from step 5, if you
want.
7. After printing is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB
cable from the printer and camera.
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Using DPOF to Specify Images to be Printed and the Number
of Copies
. Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)
DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy,
and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images.
After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home
printer that supports DPOF or take the memory card to a professional print
service.
• Whether or not you will be able to use DPOF settings for printing depends on the
printer you are using.
• Some professional print services may not support DPOF.
. Configuring DPOF Settings Individually for Each Image
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *
DPOF Printing *Select images
1. Use [4] and [6] to scroll through the files until the image you want to
print is displayed.
2. Use [8] and [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.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [BS] so “On” is shown for
date stamping.
• Repeat steps 1 and 2 to configure settings for other images, if you want.
3. Press [SET].
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. Configuring the Same DPOF Settings for All the Images
Procedure
PLAY mode *Snapshot Screen *[MENU] *PLAY Tab *
DPOF Printing *All images
1. Use [8] and [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.
• If you want to include the date in the images, press [BS] so “On” is shown for
date stamping.
2. Press [SET].
DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after printing is complete.
The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF
settings you configured for the images. To clear DPOF settings, specify “00” for the
number of copies of all images.
Tell your print service about your DPOF settings!
If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it
includes DPOF settings for the images to be printed and the number of copies. If you
don’t, the print service may print all the images without regard to your DPOF settings,
or they may ignore your date stamp setting.
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. 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 117).
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 142).
• 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. It cannot be deleted.
• Do not turn on DPOF date stamping for an image that includes a date
stamped with the camera’s Time Stamp function. Doing so can cause the two
stamps to be overprinted.
Configuring computer settings
You can use commercially available image management software to date
stamp images.
Professional print service
Request date stamping when ordering prints from a professional print service.
. Standards Supported by the Camera
• PictBridge
This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association
(CIPA).
• PRINT Image Matching III
Using image editing software and printing on a printer that supports
PRINT Image Matching III makes it possible to use information about
shooting conditions that is recorded with the image, and produce
exactly the type of image you want. PRINT Image Matching and
PRINT Image Matching III are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
• Exif Print
Printing on a printer that supports Exif Print (Exif 2.2) uses
information about shooting conditions recorded with the image to
enhance printed image quality. Contact your printer manufacturer
for information about models that support Exif Print, printer upgrades, etc.
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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
Transfer images
stored on your
computer to
In addition to images, you also can transfer
screen shot images from your computer to
camera memory
Play back and edit
movies
• To edit movies, use commercially
available software as required.
* Windows only
The procedures you need to perform when using the camera with your computer and
when using the bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh.
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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 to do
this:
Operating
System Version
See
page:
Install this software:
Save images to a
computer and view them
there manually
7 / Vista / XP /
2000
Installation not required.
–
Installation not required.
• Windows Media Player,
which is already installed on
most computers, can be
used for playback.
• If your computer is running
Windows 2000 and does
not have DirectX 9.0c or
higher installed, download
DirectX from the Microsoft
DirectX site and install it on
your computer.
7 / Vista / XP /
2000
Play movies
–
7 / Vista / XP /
2000
Edit movies
• Use commercial software
as required.
7 / Vista /
XP (SP2/SP3) /
2000 (SP4)
Upload movie files to
YouTube
YouTube Uploader for
CASIO*
Transfer images to the
camera
7 / Vista / XP /
2000
Photo Transport 1.0*
Vista /
XP (SP2/SP3) /
2000 (SP4)
Adobe Reader 8
(Not required if already
installed.)
View the User’s Guide
* YouTube Uploader for CASIO and Photo Transport will not run under 64-bit versions of
Windows OS.
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. Computer System Requirements for Bundled Software
Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. See the
“Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about
computer system requirements also can be found under “Computer System
. Precautions for Windows Users
• Except for Adobe Reader, the bundled 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).
. To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].
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4. Turn off the camera. Next, rotate the cover lock dial in the [ OPEN]
direction and open the memory card/terminal cover.
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5. Use the USB cable that
comes with the camera
to connect it to your
computer.
USB port
USB cable
Large connector
• The camera does not
draw power over the USB
cable. Make sure the
camera’s battery is
sufficiently charged
before connecting.
Small connector
• Make sure that you insert
the cable connector into
the USB/AV port until you
feel it click securely into
place. Failure to insert
the connector fully can
result in poor
USB/AV port
Making sure that the 4mark on the camera is
aligned with the 6mark of the USB cable connector,
connect the cable to the camera.
communication or malfunction.
• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted,
you still will be able to see the metal part of the
connector as shown in the illustration.
• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port,
make sure you align the connector correctly with the
port.
• Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera if you connect via a
USB hub. Always connect directly to the computer’s USB port.
6. Turn on the camera.
7. Windows 7/Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Computer”.
Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Computer”.
Windows 2000 users: Doubleclick “My Computer”.
8. 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.
9. Right-click the “DCIM” folder.
10. On the shortcut menu that appears, click “Copy”.
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11. Windows 7/Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”.
Windows XP users: Click “Start” and then “My Documents”.
Windows 2000 users: Doubleclick “My Documents” to open it.
• If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “Documents” (Windows 7/Vista) or “My
Documents” (Windows XP/2000), the next step will overwrite it. If you want to
keep the existing “DCIM” folder, you need to change its name or move it to a
different location before performing the next step.
12. Windows 7 users: On the “Documents” “Organize” menu, select
“Paste”.
Windows Vista users: On the “Documents” “Edit” menu, select
“Paste”.
Windows XP/2000 users: On the “My Documents” “Edit” menu, select
“Paste”.
This will paste the “DCIM” folder (and all the image files it contains) into your
“Documents” (Windows 7/Vista) or “My Documents” (Windows XP/2000) folder.
You now have a copy of the files that are in camera memory on your computer.
13. After you finish copying images, disconnect the camera from the
computer.
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After making
sure that the back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera from the computer.
Windows 2000
Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the
drive number assigned to the camera. Next, after making sure that the back lamp
is unlit, press the camera’s [ON/OFF] (Power) button to turn off the camera and
disconnect the camera from your computer.
. 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.
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your computer
screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
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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.
IMPORTANT!
• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing
images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
Playing Movies
Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, can be used
for movie playback. To play back a movie, first copy the movie to your computer and
then double-click the movie file.
. Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback
The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back
movies recorded with this camera on a computer.
Operating System : Windows 7 / Vista / XP / 2000
CPU
: Image Quality “WIDE”:
Pentium 4 3.2 GHz or higher
Image Quality “STD” or “LP”:
Pentium M 1.0 GHz or higher
Pentium 4 2.0 GHz or higher
Required Software : Windows Media Player, DirectX 9.0c or higher
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these
environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of
movies.
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. 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” or “LP”.
– Try upgrading Windows Media Player to the latest version.
– Quit any other applications you have running, and stop resident applications.
Even if proper playback is not possible on the computer, you can use the AV cable
that comes bundled with the camera to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or
computer and play back movies that way.
Uploading Movie Files to YouTube
Installing YouTube Uploader for CASIO from the CD-ROM that comes with your
camera simplifies uploading of movie files you recorded with the “For YouTube”
BEST SHOT scene to YouTube.
. What is YouTube?
YouTube is a movie sharing site managed by YouTube, LLC where you can upload
movies and view movies uploaded by others.
. To install YouTube Uploader for CASIO
1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, select “YouTube Uploader for CASIO”.
2. After reading the information about installation conditions and system
requirements for installation in the “Read me” file, install YouTube
Uploader for CASIO.
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. To upload a movie file to YouTube
• Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube
website (http://www.youtube.com/) and register as a user there.
• Do not upload any video that is copyrighted (including neighboring copyrights)
unless you yourself own the copyright or you have obtained the permission of the
applicable copyright holder(s).
• The maximum file size for each upload is 1024MB.
1. Record the movie you want to upload using the “For YouTube” BEST
SHOT movie scene.
2. If it isn’t already, connect your computer to the Internet.
4. Turn on the camera.
YouTube Uploader for CASIO will start up automatically.
• If this is the first time you are using the application, configure the YouTube user
ID and network environment settings, and then click the [OK] button.
5. The left side of the display will have an area for inputting a title,
category, and other information required for uploading to YouTube.
Enter the required information.
6. The right side of the display shows a list of movie files in camera
memory. Select the check box next to the movie file you want to
upload.
7. When everything is ready, click the [Upload] button.
This will upload the movie file(s) to YouTube.
• After uploading is complete, click the [Exit] button to exit the application.
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Transferring Images from Your Computer to Camera Memory
If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo
Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that comes with the camera.
. To install Photo Transport
1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, select “Photo Transport”.
2. After reading the information about installation conditions and system
requirements for installation in the “Read me” file, install Photo
Transport.
. To transfer images to the camera
2. On your computer, click the following: Start *All Programs *
CASIO *Photo Transport.
This starts up Photo Transport.
3. Drag the file(s) you want to transfer to the [Transfer] button.
4. Follow the instructions that appear on the display to complete the
transfer.
• The details of the instructions that appear on the display and the transferred
images will depend on your Photo Transport setup. For details, click the
[Settings] button or [Help] button and check the setup.
Transfer Data
• Only image files with the following extensions can be transferred to the camera:
jpg, jpeg, jpe, bmp (bmp images are converted to jpeg images automatically when
transferred.)
• Certain types of images may not be able to be transferred.
• You cannot transfer movies to the camera.
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. To transfer computer screen captures to the camera
2. On your computer, click the following: Start *All Programs *
CASIO *Photo Transport.
This starts up Photo Transport.
3. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer.
4. Click the [Capture] button.
5. Draw a boundary around the area you want to capture.
Move your mouse pointer to the upper left corner of the area you want to capture
and then hold down the mouse button. Keeping the mouse button depressed,
drag the pointer down to the lower right corner of the area and then release the
mouse button.
6. Follow the instructions that appear on the display.
This will send an image of the area you selected to the camera.
• The transfer operation converts screen captures to JPEG format.
• The instructions that appear on the display and details about the transferred
images will depend on your Photo Transport setup. For details, click the
[Settings] button or [Help] button and check the setup.
. About settings and help
Click the [Settings] button when you want to change the Photo Transport setup. For
help about operation procedures and troubleshooting, click the Photo Transport
[Help] button.
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Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
1. Start up your computer, and place the bundled CD-ROM into its
CD-ROM drive.
Normally, this should cause the menu screen to appear automatically. If your
computer does not display the menu screen automatically, navigate to the
CD-ROM on your computer and then double-click the “AutoMenu.exe” file.
2. On the menu screen, click the “Language” down arrow button and then
select the language you want.
3. Click “Manual” to select it and then click “Digital Camera”.
IMPORTANT!
• 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 do not already have
Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, install Adobe Reader from the
bundled CD-ROM.
User Registration
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.
1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, click the “Register” button.
• This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website.
Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen to register.
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Using the Camera with a Macintosh
Install the required software in accordance with what version of the Macintosh OS
you are running and what you want to do.
When you want to
do this:
Operating
System Version
See
page:
Install this software:
Save images to your
Macintosh and view
them there manually
OS 9
OS X
Installation not required.
Use commercially available
software.
Save images to your
Macintosh
automatically/
Manage images
OS 9
OS X
Use iPhoto, which comes bundled
with some Macintosh products.
You can playback with QuickTime,
which comes bundled with your
operating system.
Play movies
OS 9 / OS X
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer and Saving Files
IMPORTANT!
• The camera does not support operation with Mac OS 8.6 or earlier, or Mac OS X
10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 9, X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5) only.
Use the standard USB driver that comes with your supported operating system.
. To connect the camera to your computer and save files
1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU].
2. On the “Set Up” tab, select “USB” and then press [6].
3. Use [8] and [2] to select “Mass Storage”, and then press [SET].
4
4. Turn off the camera. Next, rotate the cover lock dial in the [ OPEN]
direction and open the memory card/terminal cover.
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5. Use the USB cable that
comes with the camera
to connect it to your
Macintosh.
USB port
USB cable
Large connector
• The camera does not
draw power over the USB
cable. Make sure the
camera’s battery is
sufficiently charged
before connecting.
Small connector
• Make sure that you insert
the cable connector into
the USB/AV port until you
feel it click securely into
place. Failure to insert
the connector fully can
result in poor
USB/AV port
Making sure that the 4mark on the camera is
aligned with the 6mark of the USB cable connector,
connect the cable to the camera.
communication or malfunction.
• Note that even while the connector is fully inserted,
you still will be able to see the metal part of the
connector as shown in the illustration.
• When connecting the USB cable to a USB port,
make sure you align the connector correctly with the
port.
• Your computer may not be able to recognize the camera if you connect via a
USB hub. Always connect directly to the computer’s USB port.
6. Turn on the camera.
The camera’s back lamp will light green at this time. In this mode, your Macintosh
recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in
memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of
the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using.
7. Double-click the camera’s drive icon.
8. Drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it.
9. After the copy operation is complete, drag the drive icon to Trash.
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10. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. After
making sure that the green back lamp is unlit, disconnect the camera
from the computer.
. 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. Double-click the image file you want to view.
• An image that was rotated on the camera will be displayed on your Macintosh
screen in its original (unrotated) orientation.
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.
IMPORTANT!
• Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing
images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
Transferring Images Automatically and Managing Them on
Your Macintosh
If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes
bundled with some Macintosh products. If you are running Mac OS 9, you will need to
use commercially available software.
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Playing a Movie
You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operating system, to play
back movies on a Macintosh. To play back a movie, first copy it to your Macintosh
and then double-click the movie file.
. Minimum Computer System Requirements for Movie Playback
The minimum system requirements described below are necessary to play back
movies recorded with this camera on a computer.
Operating System : Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher
Required Software : QuickTime 7 or higher
• The above are recommended system environments. Configuring one of these
environments does not guarantee proper operation.
• Certain settings and other installed software may interfere with proper playback of
movies.
. 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” or “LP”.
– 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 the AV cable
that comes bundled with the camera to connect to the video input terminal of a TV or
Macintosh and play back movies that way.
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your Macintosh before trying to
play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a
network, from a memory card, etc.
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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 “Digital Camera” folder and then open the folder for the
language whose user’s guide you want to view.
3. Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”.
• “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is for English.).
User Registration
Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register:
http://world.casio.com/qv/register/
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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.
Name and Maximum Number Allowed
Example
File
Each folder can contain up to 9999 files named 26th file name:
CIMG0001 through CIMG9999. The extension
CIMG0026.JPG
on the file name depends on the file type.
Extension
Serial number (4 digits)
Folders
Folders are named from 100CASIO to
100th folder name:
100CASIO
999CASIO.
There can be up to 900 folders in memory.
sample scene that optimizes settings for
auction site images. Depending on your
camera model, the sample scene is named
either “For eBay” or “Auction”.
Serial number (3 digits)
– Images recorded with the eBay scene are
stored in a folder named “100_EBAY”.
– Images recorded with the Auction scene
are stored in a folder named “100_AUCT”.
• BEST SHOT also has a scene named “For
YouTube” that optimizes movie settings for
recording movies for upload to YouTube.
Images recorded with the YouTube scene are
stored in a folder named “100YOUTB”.
• You can view folder and file names on your computer. For details about how file
names are displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, see page 12.
• The total number of folders and files allowed depends on the image size and
quality, and capacity of the memory card being used for storage.
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Memory Card Data
The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera
File System (DCF).
. About DCF
DCF is a standard that makes it possible to view and print images recorded on one
manufacturer’s camera on DCF-compliant devices produced by other manufacturers.
You can transfer DCF-compliant images recorded with another camera to this
camera and view them on this camera’s monitor screen.
. Memory Folder Structure
DCIM Folder
DCIM
1
Recording Folder
Image File
Movie File
*
100CASIO
CIMG0001.JPG
CIMG0002.AVI
CIMG0003.WAV
CIMG0004.JPG
CIMG0004.WAV
CIMG0005.JPE
Audio File
Audio Snapshot Image File
Audio Snapshot Audio File
Subject Image File
1
*
101CASIO
102CASIO
Recording Folder
Recording Folder
1
*
MISC
AUTPRINT.MRK
DPOF File Folder
DPOF File
2
*
SCENE
Snapshot BEST SHOT User Setup Folder
Movie BEST SHOT User Setup Folder
2
*
MSCENE
SSBGM
SSBGM001.WAV
SSBGM002.WAV
Background Music Folder
Background Music File
Background Music File
2
*
STARTING.JPG
Startup Image File
*1 Other folders are created when the following BEST SHOT scenes are used for
recording: “For eBay” or “Auction” (scene name depends on camera model), or “For
YouTube”. The following shows the name of the folder created for each scene.
• eBay scene: 100_EBAY
• Auction scene: 100_AUCT
• YouTube scene: 100YOUTB
*2 This folder or file can be created in built-in memory only.
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. 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. A good way to keep track of multiple DCIM copies of
the DCIM folders it to change its name to a date or something similar after you copy
it to your computer. If you later decided to return the folder to the camera, however,
be sure to change its name back to DCIM. The camera is designed to recognize
only a root file with the name DCIM. Note the camera also will not be able to
recognize the folders inside the DCIM folder unless they have the names they
originally had when you copied them from the camera to your computer.
• You also can use a PC card adapter or a memory card reader/writer to access
camera files directly from the camera’s memory card.
• A Subject Image File (CIMG
Subject Image File on your computer and transfer it back to the camera. Doing so
can cause abnormal camera operation.
.JPE) contains special image data. Never edit a
****
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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.
Adjusting Monitor Screen Brightness (Screen)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *Screen
You can change the brightness of the monitor screen.
With this setting, the camera detects available light levels and
automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor screen accordingly.
• “Auto 2” adjusts to a brighter setting more quickly than “Auto 1”.
Auto 1 or
Auto 2
Brightness that is greater than “+1”, which makes the screen easier to
view. This setting consumes more power.
+2
+1
0
Bright setting for outdoor use, etc. Brightness that is greater than “0”.
Normal monitor screen brightness for indoor use, etc.
Screen brightness for viewing in a dark environment without disturbing
others around you.
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Configuring Camera Sound Settings (Sounds)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *Sounds
Startup
Specifies the startup sound.
Sound 1 - 5: Built-in sounds (1 through 5)
Off: Sound off
Half Shutter
Shutter
Operation
Specifies the sound volume. This setting is also used as the
= Operation
= Play
Specifies the volume of movie and Audio Snapshot audio
output. This volume setting is not used during video output
(from the USB/AV port).
• Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output.
Configuring a Startup Image (Startup)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *Startup
Display the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”.
• The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [p]
(PLAY).
• You can specify a snapshot you recorded as the startup image, or you can use the
special startup image provided in the camera’s built-in memory.
• If you select an audio snapshot as the startup image, the audio will not play at
startup.
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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
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. If a memory card is loaded and that
Continue card already has files stored on it and the largest sequential number in
the existing file names is greater than the largest sequential number
remembered by the camera, numbering of new files will start from the
largest sequential number in the existing file names plus 1.
Restarts the serial number from 0001 whenever all files are deleted or
when the memory card is replaced with a blank one. If a memory card
Reset
is loaded and that card already has files stored on it, numbering of new
files will start from the largest sequential number in the existing file
names number plus 1.
Configuring World Time Settings (World Time)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *World Time
You can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different
from your Home City when you go on a trip, etc. World Time displays the current time
in 162 cities in 32 time zones around the globe.
1. Use [8] and [2] to select “World” and then press [6].
• To change the geographic area and city for the time where you normally use
the camera, select “Home”.
2. Use [8] and [2] to select “City” and then press [6].
• To change the “World” setting to summer time, use [8] and [2] to select
“DST” and then select “On”. Summer time is used in some geographical areas
to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months.
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3. Use [8], [2], [4], and [6] to select the geographic area you want and
then press [SET].
4. Use [8] and [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
Time Stamping Snapshots (Timestamp)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *Timestamp
You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in
the lower right corner of each snapshot.
• Once date and time information is stamped into a snapshot, it cannot be edited or
deleted.
Example: July 10, 2012, 1:25 p.m.
Date
2012/7/10
Date&Time
Off
2012/7/10 1:25pm
No stamping of date and/or time
• Even if you do not stamp the date and/or time with Timestamp, you can do so later
using the DPOF function or some printing application (page 119).
• Digital zoom is disabled while date stamping is turned on.
• Date stamping is not possible for the following types of images.
– Images recorded with certain BEST SHOT scene (Dynamic Photo)
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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
[BS]
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.
you set the time and date while the wrong city is selected for your Home City, the
Specifying the Date Style (Date Style)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *Date Style
You can select from among three different styles for the date.
Example: July 10, 2012
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
12/7/10
10/7/12
7/10/12
YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD
DD/MM/YY: DD/MM
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Specifying the Display Language (Language)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *Language
. Specify the display language you want.
1
Select the tab on the right.
Select “Language”.
1
2
23
Select the language you want.
3
Configuring Sleep State Settings (Sleep)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *Sleep
This feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed
for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on.
Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, Off (Sleep is disabled while “Off” is
selected.)
• Sleep is disabled under any of the following conditions.
– In the PLAY mode
– While the camera is connected to a computer or other device
– During a slideshow
– During Auto Shutter standby
– During “ËTracking”
– During interval snapshot or interval movie recording
– During Voice Recording playback or recording
– During movie recording and playback
• When both sleep and Auto Power Off are turned on, Auto Power Off takes priority.
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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.
– While the camera is connected to a computer or other device
– During a slideshow
– During “ËTracking”
– During interval snapshot or interval movie recording
– During Voice Recording playback or recording
– During movie recording and playback
Configuring [p] Setting (PPower On)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *PPower On
Power On
Hold: On
Disable
Camera turns on whenever [p] (PLAY) is pressed.
Camera turns on whenever [p] (PLAY) is held down.
Camera does not turn on or off whenever [p] (PLAY) is pressed.
• Change this setting to anything besides “Disable” before connecting to a TV for
image viewing.
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Configuring USB Protocol Settings (USB)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *USB
You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is
used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device.
Mass
Storage
With this setting, the computer sees the camera as an external
storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from
the camera to a computer.
Select this setting when connecting to a printer that supports
data to the connected device.
PTP
(PictBridge)
Selecting the Screen Aspect Ratio and Video Output System
(Video Out)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *Video Out
You can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video
output system. You can also specify an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.
NTSC
PAL
Video system used in Japan, the U.S., and other countries
Video system used in Europe and other areas
4:3
Normal TV screen aspect ratio
Wide screen aspect ratio
16:9
• Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of TV you plan to use.
Images will not display correctly if you select the wrong aspect ratio.
• Images will not display correctly unless the camera’s video signal output setting
matches the video signal system of the TV or other video equipment.
• Images cannot be displayed correctly on a TV or video equipment that is not NTSC
or PAL.
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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.
– Protected images
– BEST SHOT user setups
– Startup screen
• Formatting a memory card will delete the following data.
– Protected images
• Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before starting a formatting
operation. Formatting may not be performed correctly and the camera may stop
operating normally if the camera powers down while formatting is in progress.
• Never open the battery cover while formatting is in progress. Doing so can cause
the camera to stop operating normally.
Resetting the Camera to Factory Defaults (Reset)
Procedure
[MENU] *Set Up Tab *Reset
The settings below are not reset.
World Time settings, clock settings, date style, screen language, video output
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