Casio Digital Camera EX M20U User Manual
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Digital Camera  
EX-S20U/EX-M20U  
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.  
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this product, visit the official Exilim Website  
at http://www.exilim.com/.  
EX-M20U  
K858PCM2DMX  
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INTRODUCTION  
20 GETTING READY  
Contents  
About This Manual ..................................................... 20  
General Guide ............................................................ 21  
2
INTRODUCTION  
Camera  
21  
22  
USB Cradle  
Unpacking .................................................................... 2  
Features ....................................................................... 9  
Precautions .................................................................11  
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 23  
REC mode  
PLAY mode  
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen  
23  
24  
25  
General Precautions  
Data Error Precautions  
Operating conditions  
Condensation  
Lens  
11  
13  
13  
14  
14  
15  
Indicator Lamps.......................................................... 25  
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 26  
Power Requirements ................................................. 26  
Other  
To load the battery  
To charge the battery  
Power Supply Precautions  
Turning the Camera On and Off  
Auto Power Off (APO)  
26  
28  
32  
35  
36  
16 QUICK START GUIDE  
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 16  
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 17  
To record an image .................................................... 18  
To view a recorded image .......................................... 18  
To delete an image..................................................... 19  
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 37  
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 39  
To configure display language and clock settings  
40  
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Recording Audio (EX-M20U Only) ............................. 66  
43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING  
Adding Audio to a Snapshot  
Recording Your Voice  
66  
67  
Recording an Image ................................................... 43  
Aiming the Camera  
Recording an lmage  
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen  
Recording Precautions  
43  
44  
45  
45  
Using the Histogram .................................................. 69  
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 70  
Specifying ISO Sensitivity  
70  
71  
72  
72  
73  
74  
75  
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off  
Turning Image Review On and Off  
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈] Keys  
Assigning Functions to the [̆] and [̄] Keys  
Specifying Power On Default Settings  
Resetting the Camera  
Using Zoom ................................................................ 46  
Using the Flash .......................................................... 47  
Flash Precautions  
49  
Recording Macro Images ........................................... 50  
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 51  
Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 52  
76 PLAYBACK  
To specify the image size  
To specify image quality  
52  
53  
Basic Playback Operation .......................................... 76  
Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M20U Only)  
77  
Flipping the Display.................................................... 78  
Zooming the Display Image ....................................... 79  
Resizing an Image ..................................................... 80  
Cropping an Image..................................................... 81  
Displaying the Calendar Screen ................................ 82  
Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 83  
55 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS  
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 55  
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 56  
Adjusting White Balance Manually  
57  
Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 58  
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup  
60  
To specify the slideshow images  
To specify the slideshow time  
To set the slideshow interval  
Using the Photo Stand Feature  
85  
86  
86  
87  
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image  
(Coupling Shot) .......................................................... 62  
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background  
Image (Pre-shot) ........................................................ 64  
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Rotating the Display Image........................................ 88  
Using Image Roulette ................................................ 89  
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M20U Only) .......... 90  
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 103  
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder  
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder  
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder  
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder  
103  
104  
105  
106  
To re-record audio  
91  
Playing Back a Voice Recording File  
(EX-M20U Only) ......................................................... 92  
107 OTHER SETTINGS  
Turning the Key Tone On and Off (EX-S20U) ......... 107  
Configuring Sound Settings (EX-M20U).................. 107  
93 DELETING FILES  
To configure sound settings  
To set the volume level  
107  
108  
Deleting a Single File ................................................. 93  
Deleting All Files ........................................................ 94  
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 109  
Configuring Power Down Image Settings.................110  
95 FILE MANAGEMENT  
Specifying the File Name Serial Number  
Generation Method ...................................................112  
Folders ....................................................................... 95  
Memory Folders and Files  
95  
Using the Alarm .........................................................113  
To set an alarm  
Stopping the Alarm  
113  
114  
Protecting Files .......................................................... 96  
To protect a single file  
To protect all files in memory  
96  
97  
Setting the Clock .......................................................114  
To select your Home Time zone  
To set the current time and date  
Changing the Date Format  
114  
115  
116  
DPOF.......................................................................... 97  
To configure print settings for a single image  
To configure print settings for all images  
98  
99  
Using World Time ......................................................116  
PRINT Image Matching II ............................................. 100  
Exif Print ................................................................... 100  
Using USB DIRECT-PRINT ..................................... 101  
To display the World Time screen  
To configure World Time settings  
To configure summer time (DST) settings  
116  
117  
118  
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Changing the Display Language ..............................119  
Formatting Built-in Memory.......................................119  
Memory Data ............................................................ 137  
DCF Protocol  
137  
137  
139  
139  
Memory Directory Structure  
Image Files Supported by the Camera  
Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions  
121 USING A MEMORY CARD  
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 122  
140 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER  
To insert a memory card into the camera  
To remove a memory card from the camera  
Formatting a Memory Card  
122  
122  
123  
124  
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 140  
Creating an album  
140  
141  
142  
144  
147  
Memory Card Precautions  
Selecting an Album Layout  
Configuring Detailed Album Settings  
Viewing Album Files  
Copying Files ........................................................... 125  
To copy all the files in built-in memory  
to a memory card  
125  
Saving an Album  
To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 126  
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 147  
About the bundled CD-ROM  
Computer System Requirements  
147  
148  
127 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER  
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 149  
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 127  
Getting Started  
149  
150  
150  
151  
151  
151  
USB Connection Precautions  
131  
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File  
Installing an Application  
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)  
User Registration  
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 132  
USB Connection Precautions  
135  
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer . 135  
Exiting the Menu Application  
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images  
to a Computer .......................................................... 136  
Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a  
Macintosh ................................................................. 152  
Installing Software  
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)  
152  
153  
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154 PLAYING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20U Only)  
168 APPENDIX  
Transferring Audio Files to the Camera ................... 154  
Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation ... 155  
Using the Camera as an Audio Player .................... 156  
Menu Reference....................................................... 168  
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 170  
Camera Indicator Lamps  
170  
172  
USB Cradle Indicator Lamps  
General Guide  
156  
158  
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 173  
Basic Remote Controller Operations  
Display Messages  
176  
Playing Back Audio Files ......................................... 159  
Specifications ........................................................... 177  
Specifying the Audio Playback Mode  
Playing Back Tracks Randomly  
Selecting a Specific Track for Playback  
Specifying the Track Playback Sequence  
Using BASS BOOST  
159  
159  
160  
161  
163  
Main Specifications  
177  
Deleting MP3 Files from File Memory ..................... 164  
Deleting a Single MP3 File  
Deleting All MP3 Files  
165  
166  
Disabling Remote Controller Button Operations ..... 166  
LCD Remote Control Error Messages ..................... 167  
Audio Playback Precautions .................................... 167  
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INTRODUCTION  
IMPORTANT!  
• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix  
Technologies Ltd. software.  
• The contents of this manual are subject to change  
without notice.  
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no  
responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from  
the use of this manual.  
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no  
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties  
which may arise through the use of the EX-S20U/EX-  
M20U.  
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held  
liable for any damages or losses suffered by you or  
any third party due to the use of Photo Loader and/or  
Photohands.  
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997  
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.  
• MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed  
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Multimedia.  
• Other company, product and service names used  
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of  
others.  
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of  
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated  
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these  
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.  
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no  
responsibility for any damage or loss caused by  
deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or  
battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important  
data on other media to protect against its loss.  
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.  
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple  
Computer, Inc.  
I Copyright Restrictions  
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,  
unauthorized copying of snapshot files, audio files, and  
music files violates copyright laws and international  
contracts. Distribution to third parties of such files over the  
Internet without permission of the copyright holder, whether  
for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and  
international contracts.  
•
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon  
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the  
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).  
• Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
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INTRODUCTION  
• Easy Image Transfer  
Transfer images to a computer simply by placing the  
camera onto the USB cradle.  
Features  
• 2.0 million Effective Pixels  
A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million  
effective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that  
print beautifully.  
• Photo Stand feature  
A slideshow of images in file memory can be played while  
the camera is on its USB cradle.  
• Fixed focus lens for quick operation  
Fixed focus eliminates the need for lens movement, which  
shortens startup time and shooting time.  
• BESTSHOT  
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of  
image you are trying to record and the camera performs  
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures  
every time.  
• Macro Function  
Text images come out clear and easy-to read.  
• Compact electric lens barrier  
• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot  
Protects the lens against damage.  
Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single  
image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a  
previously recorded background image. This means you  
can create images that include you and your friend, even  
if you are the only two people around. You can use  
Coupling Shot and Pre-shot by selecting the applicable  
sample images in the BESTSHOT mode.  
• 1.6-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen  
• 4X digital zoom  
• 10 MB Flash memory  
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.  
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia  
Cards) for memory expansion  
• Image Roulette Feature  
Images cycle like a slot machine on the display until one  
of them remains.  
• Easy Charging  
Just place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge its  
battery.  
• Triple Self-timer mode  
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,  
automatically.  
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• Real-time histogram  
• DCF Data Storage  
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you  
view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes  
shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than  
ever before.  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage  
protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the  
digital camera and printers.  
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)  
• World Time  
Images can be printed easily in the sequence you want  
using a DPOF compatible printer. DPOF can also be used  
when specifying images and quantities for printing by  
professional print services.  
A simple operation sets the current time for your current  
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time  
zones.  
• Alarm  
• PRINT Image Matching II Compatible  
A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important  
events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.  
You can also have a specific image appear on the  
monitor screen when the alarm time is reached.  
Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode  
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that  
supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and  
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images  
come out just the way you intended when you recorded  
them.  
• Album Function  
HTML files are generated automatically to create an  
album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed  
and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can  
also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.  
• USB DIRECT-PRINT support  
Your camera supports USB DIRECT-PRINT, which was  
developed by Seiko Epson Corporation. When connected  
directly to a printer that supports USB DIRECT-PRINT,  
you can select images to print and start the print  
operation directly from the camera.  
• Calendar screen  
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the  
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month  
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded  
for that date, which helps to make searching for a  
particular image quicker and easier.  
• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands  
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the  
popular application that automatically loads images from  
your camera to your PC. Also included is Photohands, an  
application that makes image retouching quick and easy.  
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* EX-M20U Only  
Precautions  
• Snapshot + Audio Mode  
Adds audio to a snapshot.  
General Precautions  
Be sure to observe the following important precautions  
whenever using the EX-S20U/EX-M20U.  
• Voice Recording  
Quick and easy recording of voice input.  
All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the  
camera” refer to the CASIO EX-S20U/EX-M20U Digital  
Camera.  
• After Recording  
Adds audio to images after they are recorded.  
• Audio Player Capabilities  
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while  
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so  
creates the danger of serious accident.  
• Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your  
own repairs. High-voltage internal components create the  
risk of electric shock when exposed. Always leave  
maintenance and repair work up to a CASIO authorized  
service center.  
Use the camera to play back music data from standard  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3)  
files.  
• Selectable Sound Settings  
You can configure different sounds to play whenever you  
turn on the camera, press the shutter release button, or  
perform a key operation.  
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the  
camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.  
• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out  
of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally,  
contact your physician immediately.  
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating  
a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s  
vision and create the danger of accident.  
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• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s  
eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage  
if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true  
with young children. When using the flash, the camera  
should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the  
subject.  
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and  
never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire  
and electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the  
rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom,  
etc.  
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,  
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery  
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power  
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO  
authorized service center. Using the camera under these  
conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.  
• Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming  
out of the camera, immediately turn it off. Next, taking  
care you do not burn your fingers, remove the camera’s  
battery and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the  
power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO  
authorized service center. Using the camera under these  
conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock.  
After making sure there is no more smoke coming from  
the camera, take it to your nearest CASIO authorized  
service center for repair. Never attempt your own  
maintenance.  
• Never use the AC adaptor to power any other device  
besides this camera. Never use any other AC adaptor  
besides the one that comes with this camera.  
• Never cover the AC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other  
cover while it is in use, and do not use it near a heater.  
• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor power cord  
from the power outlet and clean the area around the  
prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can  
create the danger of fire.  
• If the camera’s case should ever become cracked due to  
dropping it or otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment,  
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery  
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power  
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO  
authorized service center.  
• Never use the camera inside of an aircraft or in any other  
areas where its use is prohibited. Doing so can result in  
an accident.  
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can  
cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be  
sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring  
them to personal computer memory.  
• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor  
from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall  
socket while recording images. Doing so will not only  
make storage of the current image impossible, it can also  
corrupt other image data already stored in file memory.  
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Data Error Precautions  
Operating conditions  
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision  
digital components. Any of the following creates the risk  
of corruption of data in file memory.  
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging  
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).  
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.  
— In areas subject to direct sunlight  
— Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the  
camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is  
performing a record or memory access operation  
— Removing the battery, removing the memory card, or  
placing the camera onto the USB cradle while the  
operation/flash charge lamp is still flashing after you  
turn off the camera  
— In areas subject to high humidity or dust  
— Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject  
to temperature extremes  
— Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the  
sun  
— In areas subject to strong vibration  
— Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the camera  
from the USB cradle, or disconnecting the AC adaptor  
from the USB cradle while a data communication  
operation is being performed  
— Using low battery  
— Other abnormal operations  
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to  
appear on the monitor screen (page 176). Follow the  
instructions provided by the message to eliminate the  
cause of the error.  
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Condensation  
Lens  
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or  
otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,  
there is the possibility that condensation can form on the  
exterior or on interior components. Condensation can  
cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid  
exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.  
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera  
into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is  
much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave  
it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a  
chance to reach the same temperature as the new  
location. If condensation does form, remove the battery  
from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a  
few hours.  
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of  
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause  
malfunction.  
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can  
interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the  
lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles  
from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them  
off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens  
cloth.  
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Other  
• Take care never to sit down with the camera in the pocket  
of your slacks or otherwise subject the camera to severe  
stress. Doing so can crack the LCD monitor screen.  
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This  
does not indicate malfunction.  
• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a  
soft, dry cloth.  
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QUICK START GUIDE  
First, charge the battery!  
1. Load the battery (page 26).  
2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the  
battery (page 28).  
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To configure display language and clock settings  
IMPORTANT!  
• Be sure to configure the following settings  
before using the camera to record images  
(See page 40 for details).  
1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.  
2. Press [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the language you  
want.  
3. Press [SET] to register the language setting.  
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area you want, and then press [SET].  
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press [SET].  
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time (DST)  
setting you want, and then press [SET].  
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9  
7. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the date format setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
8. Set the date and the time.  
9. Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the  
setting screen.  
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QUICK START GUIDE  
To record an image  
To view a recorded image  
(See page 44 for details.)  
(See page 76 for details.)  
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1. Press the power button to turn on the  
camera.  
1. Press the power button to turn on the  
camera.  
2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (REC).  
2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY).  
3. Point the camera at the subject, use the  
monitor screen or viewfinder to compose the  
image.  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through the images  
on the monitor screen.  
4. Holding the camera still, gently press the  
shutter release button.  
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To delete an image  
(See page 93 for details.)  
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1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.  
2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY).  
3. Press [̄] ( ).  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want to delete.  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.  
• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select  
“Cancel”.  
6. Press [SET] to delete the image.  
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GETTING READY  
This section contains information about things you need to  
know about and do before trying to use the camera.  
I Button Operations  
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside  
of brackets ([ ]).  
About This Manual  
I On-screen Text  
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation  
marks (“ ”).  
This section contains information about the conventions  
used in this manual.  
I Terminology  
The following table defines the terminology used in this  
manual.  
I File Memory  
The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that  
refers to the location where your camera is currently storing  
the images you record. File memory can be any one of the  
following three locations.  
This term as used in this  
Means this:  
manual:  
“this camera” or “the  
camera”  
The CASIO EX-S20U/EX-  
M20U Digital Camera  
• The camera’s built-in Flash memory  
• An SD memory card loaded in the camera  
• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera  
“file memory”  
The location where the  
camera is currently storing  
images you record (page 44)  
For more information about how the camera stores images,  
see page 95.  
“battery”  
The NP-20 Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery  
“optional charger unit”  
The optionally available  
CASIO BC-10L Charger Unit  
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General Guide  
The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.  
• All the illustrations in this manual show the EX-M20U. See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about  
how the EX-S20U and EX-M20U differ from each other.  
Camera  
I Front  
I Back  
1
2
7
8
9
3
0
4
A
B
1 Power button  
2 Shutter release button  
3 Flash  
7 Viewfinder  
8 Operation/Flash charge  
lamp  
9 Normal ( ) / Macro (  
selector  
0 Mode selector  
A Strap bar  
B Battery cover  
C [̆][̄][̇][̈]  
D [SET] button  
E [DISP] button  
F [MENU] button  
G Monitor Screen  
MENU  
4 Lens  
)
DISP  
5 Self-timer lamp  
6 Microphone  
(EX-M20U only)  
G
F
E
D
6
C
5
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I Bottom  
I Front  
H
I
J
1
2
3
1 Camera connector  
2 [PHOTO] button  
3 [USB] button  
4 [USB] lamp  
5 [CHARGE] lamp  
H Speaker (EX-M20U only)  
I Connector  
J Memory card slot  
5
4
I Back  
USB Cradle  
Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB  
cradle lets you perform the following tasks.  
6 [DC IN 5.3V]  
(AC adaptor connector)  
7 [USB]  
• Battery charging (page 28)  
• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 127)  
• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow  
feature (page 87).  
(USB port)  
6
7
NOTE  
• See “Using the Camera as an Audio Player” on page  
156 for information about the LCD remote controller  
that comes with the EX-M20U.  
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Monitor Screen Contents  
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.  
REC mode  
1 Flash Mode indicator  
4 Self-timer  
8 Image size  
1600 ҂ 1200 pixels  
1600҂ 1072 pixels  
1280 ҂ 960 pixels  
640 ҂ 480 pixels  
1234 56  
7
None Auto  
None 1-Image  
Flash Off  
Self-timer 10 sec  
Self-timer 2 sec  
Triple self-timer  
10  
s
8
9
0
Flash On  
2s  
Red-eye reduction  
9 Quality  
FINE  
x3  
2 Focus Mode indicator  
E
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
5 REC modes  
None Normal  
Snapshot  
A
B
Macro  
0
Built-in memory selected  
for data storage.  
BESTSHOT  
3 White balance indicator  
Snapshot Audio  
(EX-M20U only)  
Memory card selected  
for data storage.  
None Auto  
Sunlight  
Shade  
Voice Recording  
(EX-M20U only)  
D
C
A ISO sensitivity  
B Date and time  
C EV value  
Light Bulb  
Fluorescent  
Manual  
6 Digital zoom indicator  
7 Memory capacity  
(Remaining number of storable  
images)  
D Battery capacity  
E Digital zoom factor  
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PLAY mode  
12  
3
4
5
6
1 PLAY mode file type  
5 Quality  
FINE  
Snapshot  
NORMAL  
ECONOMY  
Snapshot Audio  
(EX-M20U only)  
6
Built-in memory selected for data  
storage.  
Voice Recording  
(EX-M20U only)  
Memory card selected for data storage.  
7
2 Image protection indicator  
3 Folder number/File number  
7 Date and time  
8 Battery capacity  
8
4 Image size  
1600 ҂ 1200 pixels  
1600 ҂ 1072 pixels  
1280 ҂ 960 pixels  
640 ҂ 480 pixels  
IMPORTANT!  
• Some information may not  
display properly if you display an  
image that was recorded using a  
different digital camera model.  
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Changing the Contents of the Monitor  
Screen  
Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of  
the monitor screen as shown below.  
Indicator Lamps  
You can find out the operational status of the camera and  
the USB cradle at a glance by checking the color of the  
indicator lamps, and whether a lamp is lit or flashing. For  
details, see “Indicator Lamp Reference” on page 170.  
Indicators  
on  
(page 23)  
Histogram  
on  
(page 69)  
Indicators  
off  
Monitor  
screen off  
Operation/Flash charge lamp  
IMPORTANT!  
• You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the  
following cases:  
M
E
N
U
D
I
S
P
In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode  
• You cannot use the [DISP] button to change the  
contents of the monitor screen while standing by for  
or performing audio recording.  
Self-timer lamp  
• In the Voice Recording mode, you can only turn  
indicators on and off.  
[USB] lamp  
[CHARGE] lamp  
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Attaching the Strap  
Power Requirements  
Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration.  
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion  
battery (NP-20).  
To load the battery  
MENU  
DISP  
1. Pressing the battery cover on the side of the  
camera, slide it in the direction indicated by  
the ̆ mark and then swing it open.  
M
E
N
U
D
I
S
P
IMPORTANT!  
• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when  
using the camera to protect against accidentally  
dropping it.  
• The supplied strap is intended for use with this  
camera only. Do not use it for any other purpose.  
• Never swing the camera around by the strap.  
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IMPORTANT!  
2. Align the arrow mark on the battery with the  
arrow mark on the camera as shown in the  
illustration, and slide the battery into the  
battery compartment.  
• Use only the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion  
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type  
of battery is not supported.  
NOTE  
Arrow marks  
• To remove the battery, open the battery cover.  
Taking care that the battery does not suddenly fall  
out of the camera, tilt the camera towards the side.  
When the battery slides out part way, pull it out by  
hand.  
NP-20  
The battery is not charged when you purchase the  
camera. You need to charge the battery before using  
the camera for the first time.  
3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide  
it in the direction indicated by the arrow while  
pressing down on it.  
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3. Turn off the camera.  
To charge the battery  
4. Set the camera onto  
the USB cradle.  
1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN  
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle.  
• Do not place the  
camera onto the USB  
cradle while it is turned  
on.  
M
E
N
U
2. Extend the prongs of the AC adaptor, and  
then plug it into a household power outlet.  
D
IS  
P
• The [CHARGE] lamp on  
the USB cradle should  
turn red, indicating that  
charging has started.  
When charging is  
USB Cradle  
AC Adaptor  
[CHARGE] lamp  
complete, the  
[CHARGE] lamp will  
turn green.  
5. After charging is complete, remove the  
camera from the USB cradle.  
[DC IN 5.3V]  
• While holding the USB cradle in one hand, use your  
other hand to lift the left side from the USB cradle  
first (as if you were rotating it clockwise vertically).  
This ensures that you properly disengage the  
connector on the bottom of the camera from the USB  
cradle’s connector.  
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IMPORTANT!  
• If the [CHARGE] lamp starts flashing red, it means  
that an error occurs while charging. An error can be  
caused by any of the following: a problem with the  
USB cradle, a problem with the camera, or a problem  
with the battery or how it is loaded. Remove the  
camera from the USB cradle and see if it works  
normally.  
• You can use the USB cradle to charge the camera’s  
battery, to exchange data with a computer over a  
USB connection, or when using the Photo Stand  
feature only.  
• It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge.  
Actual charging time depends on current battery  
capacity and charging conditions.  
• Use only the USB cradle (CA-23) or the optionally  
available charger unit (BC-10L) to charge the special  
NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use  
any other charging device.  
• Use only the bundled AC adaptor. Never use any  
other type of AC adaptor. Do not use optionally  
available AD-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC  
adaptors with this camera.  
• Make sure that the camera connector of the USB  
cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s  
connector as far as it will go.  
• The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and  
the charge operation may not start right away if you  
try to charge immediately after using the camera  
(which causes battery to become warm) or when it is  
too hot or too cold where you are performing the  
charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until  
the battery reaches normal temperature. The  
[CHARGE] lamp will turn red and charging will start  
when the battery temperature returns to the  
allowable charging temperature range.  
NOTE  
• The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power  
ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however,  
that the shape of the power cord plug varies  
according to country or geographic area. It is up to  
you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power  
cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when  
traveling abroad.  
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I If the camera works normally  
I Battery Life Guidelines  
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the  
amount of time under the conditions defined below the  
table, until power automatically turns off due to battery  
failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide  
the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and  
continued use reduce battery life.  
1. Continue using the camera until the current  
charge is used up, and then charge the  
battery.  
I If the camera does not work normally  
Operation  
Approximate Battery Life  
720 shots (120 minutes)  
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is  
loaded.  
Number of Shots, Continuous  
Recording*1 (Recording Time)  
Number of Shots, Normal  
1. Remove the battery from the camera and  
check the battery contacts for dirt. If the  
contacts are dirty, wipe them clean with a dry  
cloth.  
190 shots (95 minutes)  
180 minutes  
Recording*2 (Recording Time)  
Continuous Playback*3  
(Continuous Snapshot Recording)  
Continuous Voice Recording*4  
Continuous Audio Playback*5  
170 minutes  
450 minutes  
2. Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s  
power cord is connected securely to the  
power outlet and USB cradle.  
Supported Battery: NP-20 (Rated Capacitance: 680mAh)  
*1 Continuous Recording Conditions  
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)  
• Monitor screen: On  
• If the same symptoms occur again when you place  
the camera on the USB cradle after taking the above  
steps, contact a CASIO authorized service center.  
• Flash: Off  
• Image recorded about every 10 seconds  
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*2 Normal Recording Conditions  
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)  
I Tip to Make the Battery Last Longer  
• If you do not need the flash while recording, select  
(flash off) for the flash mode. See page 47 for more  
information.  
• You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP]  
button to turn off the monitor screen.  
• Monitor screen: On  
• Flash: On (one flash every two shots)  
• Image recorded about every 30 seconds  
• Power off/on every 10 shots  
*3 Continuous Playback Conditions  
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)  
I Low Battery Indicator  
• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds  
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on  
the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The  
indicator means that remaining battery power is low.  
Note that you will not be able to record images while the  
*4 Voice recording times are based on continuous  
recording.  
*5 Audio playback times are based on continuous output  
battery indicator is  
. Charge the battery immediately  
(through headphones).  
whenever either of these indicators appears.  
• Voice recording and audio playback times apply to the  
EX-M20U only.  
• The above values are based on a new battery starting  
from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery  
life.  
Battery Level  
Indicator  
High  
Low  
• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,  
zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power  
turned on.  
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• Failure to observe any of the following precautions  
while using the battery creates the risk of over-heating,  
fire, and explosion.  
— Never use any other type of charger except the  
optional charger unit specified for the battery.  
— Never try to use the battery to power any other  
device other than this camera.  
— Never use or leave the battery near open flame.  
— Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw  
it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.  
— Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you  
load it into the camera or attach it to the optional  
charger unit.  
Power Supply Precautions  
Note the following precautions when handling or using the  
battery and the optional charger unit.  
I Battery Handling Precautions  
G SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before  
trying to use the battery for the first time. Keep these safety  
precautions and all operating instructions on hand for  
future reference.  
NOTES  
— Never carry or store the battery together with items  
that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,  
etc.)  
— Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any  
way, or expose it to strong impact.  
• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO  
NP-20 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.  
• The term “optional charger unit” in the following  
precautions refers to the optionally available CASIO  
BC-10L Charger Unit.  
— Do not immerse the battery in fresh water or salt  
water.  
— Do not use or leave the battery under direct  
sunlight, in an automobile parked in the sun, or in  
any other area subject to high temperatures.  
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• Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat  
generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other  
abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a  
battery, immediately remove it from the camera or  
optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame.  
• If the battery does not achieve full charge after the  
normal charging time has passed, stop charging.  
Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire,  
and explosion.  
• Battery fluid can damage your eyes. Should battery  
fluid get into your eyes accidentally, immediately rinse  
them with clean tap water and then consult a physician.  
• Be sure to read page 28 of this User’s Guide and the  
instructions that come with the optional charger unit  
before using or charging the battery.  
• If the battery is to be used by young children, make  
sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the  
precautions and proper handling instructions and make  
sure that they handle the battery correctly.  
• Should fluid from the battery accidentally get onto  
clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean  
tap water. Prolonged contact with battery fluid can  
cause skin irritation.  
G PRECAUTIONS DURING USE  
• The battery is designed for use with this CASIO digital  
camera only.  
• Use only the USB cradle that comes with the camera or  
the specified optional charger unit to charge the  
battery. Never use any other type of charger unit for  
charging.  
• A new battery is not charged. Be sure to charge the  
battery before using it for the first time.  
• Use of a battery in cold environments shortens the  
operating time you can expect on a full charge. Charge  
the battery in a location where the temperature is in the  
range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Charging  
outside this temperature range can cause charging to  
take longer than normal or even cause charging to fail.  
• Very limited operation following a full charge indicates  
that the battery has reached the end of its service life.  
Replace the battery with a new one.  
• Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol,  
or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags.  
Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead  
to malfunction.  
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G BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS  
I USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions  
• Make sure you remove the battery when you do not  
plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in  
the camera discharges very small amounts of power  
even when power is turned off, which can lead to a  
dead battery or the need for longer charging before the  
next use.  
• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage  
is outside the rating marked on the AC  
adaptor. Doing so can create the danger of  
fire or electric shock. Use only the bundled  
AC adaptor specified for this camera.  
• Do not allow the AC adaptor cord to become  
cut or damaged, do not place heavy objects  
on it, and keep it away from heat. A damaged  
power cord creates the risk of fire and electric  
shock.  
• Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68°F) or  
lower).  
G USING THE BATTERY  
• Never try to modify the AC adaptor cord, or  
subject it to severe bending, twisting, or  
pulling. Doing so creates the risk of fire and  
• See page 28 of this manual or the instructions that  
come with the optional charger unit for information  
about charging procedures and charging times.  
• When transporting a battery, keep it either loaded in  
the camera or stored in its case.  
Caution!  
electric shock.  
• Never touch the AC adaptor while your hands  
are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric  
shock.  
• Do not overload extension cords or wall  
outlets. Doing so creates the danger of fire  
and electric shock.  
• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become  
damaged (exposed internal wiring), request a  
replacement from a CASIO authorized service  
center. A damaged AC adaptor cord creates  
the danger of fire or electric shock.  
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• Use the AC adaptor where it will not be  
Turning the Camera On and Off  
Press the power button to turn the  
camera on and off.  
Pressing the power button to turn  
on the camera causes the  
operation/flash charge lamp to turn  
green. Press the power button  
again to turn off the camera.  
splashed with water. Water creates the risk of  
fire and electric shock.  
• Do not place a vase or any other container  
filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor.  
Water creates the risk of fire and electric  
shock.  
ON/OFF  
Caution!  
Power button  
• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB  
cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC  
adaptor.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Charging, USB data communication, and using the Photo  
Stand feature can cause the AC adaptor to become  
warm. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.  
• Unplug the AC power cord from the power outlet  
whenever you are not using it.  
• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off  
feature, press the power button to turn it back on  
again.  
• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC  
adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.  
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5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently  
Auto Power Off (APO)  
Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera  
when you do not perform any operation for a certain  
amount of time.  
selected setting, and then press [SET].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Set the Auto Power Off trigger time to  
2 minutes  
2 min  
5 min  
1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode  
selector with “ ” (REC) or “ ” (PLAY).  
Set the Auto Power Off trigger time to  
5 minutes  
2. Press [MENU].  
IMPORTANT!  
• Auto Power Off is automatically disabled under any  
one of the following conditions.  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Set Up” tab.  
— While the camera is connected to a computer via  
the USB cradle  
— While a slideshow is playing  
— While playing back a voice recording file (EX-  
M20U only)  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Auto Power Off”,  
and then press [̈].  
• See page 37 for information about how to use  
menus.  
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2. Press [MENU].  
Using the On-screen Menus  
[MENU]  
Tab  
Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen  
that you can use to perform various operations. The menu  
that appears depends on whether you are in the REC  
mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example  
menu procedure in the REC mode.  
MENU  
[SET]  
Mode selector  
1. Turn on the camera,  
DISP  
and then align the  
mode selector with  
Settings  
Selection cursor (indicates the  
currently selected item)  
“
” (REC) to enter the  
[̆][̄][̇][̈]  
REC mode.  
• If you want to enter the  
PLAY mode instead, you  
would align the mode  
selector with “  
”
(PLAY).  
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G Menu Screen Operations  
3. Press [̇] or [̈] to select the tab you want,  
and then press [SET] to move the selection  
cursor from the tab to the settings.  
When you want to do this:  
Move between tabs  
Do this:  
Press [̇] and [̈].  
Move from the tab to the  
settings  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select the feature  
whose setting you  
want to configure,  
and then press [̈].  
Press [̄].  
Move from the settings to  
the tab  
Press [̆].  
Move between the settings  
Press [̆] and [̄].  
Display the options  
available for a setting  
Press [̈] or press [SET].  
Press [̆] and [̄].  
• Instead of pressing [̈],  
you could also press  
[SET].  
Example: To select the  
Select an option  
“Flash” item.  
Register an option  
selection and exit the menu Press [SET].  
screen  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently  
Register an option  
selected setting.  
selection and return to the  
menu screen  
Press [̇].  
Exit the menu screen  
Press the [MENU] button.  
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6. Perform one of the following operations to  
apply the setting you configured.  
Configuring Display Language and Clock  
Settings  
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the  
camera to record images.  
To do this:  
Perform this key operation:  
Press [SET].  
Apply the setting and exit  
the menu screen.  
• Display language  
• Home city  
• Date Style  
Apply the setting and  
return to feature selection  
in step 4.  
Press [̇].  
• Date and time  
Apply the setting and  
return to tab selection in  
step 3.  
1. Press [̇].  
2. Use [̆] to move back up to  
tab selection.  
Note that the current date and time settings are used by  
the camera to generate the date and time that are stored  
along with image data, etc.  
• See “Menu Reference” on page 168 for more information  
about menus.  
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IMPORTANT!  
To configure display language and clock  
settings  
• The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever  
power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery  
goes dead while the camera is not being supplied  
power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen  
will appear automatically the next time you turn on  
power after the settings are cleared. Set the date  
and time before using the camera.  
• The current date and time settings will be cleared if  
the battery remains dead without being charged for  
about two days.  
1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.  
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and  
[̈] to select the  
language you want,  
and then press [SET].  
: Japanese  
• Recording images without configuring the clock  
settings causes incorrect time information to be  
registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings  
before using the camera.  
English  
: English  
Français : French  
Deutsch : German  
Español : Spanish  
Italiano  
Português : Portuguese  
: Chinese (Complex)  
: Italian  
: Chinese (Simplified)  
: Korean  
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3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and  
[̈] to select the  
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
change the date format  
setting, and then press  
[SET].  
geographical area  
where you live, and  
then press [SET].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select the name of the  
city where you live,  
and then press [SET].  
Example: December 24, 2003  
To display the date like this:  
03/12/24  
Select this format:  
YY/MM/DD  
DD/MM/YY  
MM/DD/YY  
24/12/03  
12/24/03  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time  
(DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].  
When you want to do this:  
Select this setting:  
Keep time using summer time  
(Daylight Saving Time)  
On  
Off  
Keep time using standard time  
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7. Set the current date  
and the time.  
To do this:  
Do this:  
Change the setting at the current  
cursor location  
Press [̆] and [̄].  
Press [̇] and [̈].  
Move the cursor between settings  
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-  
hour timekeeping  
Press [DISP].  
8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit  
the setting screen.  
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This section describes the basic procedure for recording an  
image.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block  
the flash or lens.  
Flash  
Lens  
Recording an Image  
Aiming the Camera  
Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an  
image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the  
chance of movement, which can blur your images.  
• Horizontal  
Hold the camera  
still in both  
NOTE  
• Your image will be blurred if you move the camera  
when pressing the shutter release button. Press the  
shutter release button carefully, taking care that  
there is no camera movement. This is especially  
important when available lighting is low, which slows  
down the shutter speed.  
hands, with your  
arms firmly  
against your  
sides.  
• Vertical  
When holding  
the camera  
vertically, make  
sure that the  
flash is above  
the lens. Hold  
the camera still  
with both hands.  
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3. Compose the image  
on the monitor  
screen.  
12  
1600 1200  
NORMAL  
Recording an lmage  
Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in  
accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you  
record are stored in the camera’s built-in memory, or to a  
memory card if you have one loaded in the camera.  
• When an optionally available SD memory card or  
MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images  
are stored on the card (page 121).  
• You can compose  
images using either the  
monitor screen or the  
optical viewfinder.  
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• When using the optical viewfinder, you can turn off  
the monitor screen to save power (page 25).  
1. Press the power button  
to turn on the camera.  
4. Press the shutter  
release button to  
record the image.  
ON/OFF  
• This causes an image or  
a message to appear on  
the monitor screen.  
Power button  
Mode selector  
Shutter release button  
2. Align the mode  
selector with “  
(REC).  
”
• The number of images that can be stored in memory  
depends on the resolution setting you are using  
(pages 52, 178).  
• This enters the REC  
mode for image  
recording.  
• Depending on the distance or angle between the  
subject and the camera, the image you see in the  
viewfinder may not be exactly the image that is  
recorded.  
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About the REC Mode Monitor Screen  
Recording Precautions  
• The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC  
mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The  
actual image is recorded in accordance with the image  
quality setting currently selected on your camera. The  
image saved in file memory has much better resolution  
and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.  
• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the  
response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down,  
which causes some static noise in the monitor screen  
image.  
• Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto  
the USB cradle while the operation/flash charge lamp is  
flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to  
be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file  
memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.  
• Never remove the memory card while an image is being  
recorded to the memory card.  
• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that  
cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the  
camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience  
some brightness or color problems with recorded images.  
• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting  
(page 70), the camera automatically adjusts its sensitivity  
in accordance with the brightness of the subject. This can  
cause some static noise to appear in images of relatively  
dark subjects.  
• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting  
(page 70), the camera raises the sensitivity and uses a  
faster shutter speed. Because of this, you need to guard  
against camera movement if you have flash turned off  
(page 47) when recording a dimly lit subject.  
• If unwanted light is shining on the lens, shade the lens  
with your hand when recording the image.  
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5. In the REC mode, use [̆] and [̄] to change  
Using Zoom  
the digital zoom factor.  
You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to  
zoom in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom  
operation toggles the zoom factor between 1X and 4X.  
[̆] : Zoom in.  
[̄] : Zoom out.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Digital Zoom”, and  
then press [̈].  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “On”, and then  
6. Record the image.  
press [SET].  
• Selecting “Off” disables digital zoom.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Using the Flash  
• Zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is  
turned off (page 25).  
• Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the  
recorded image.  
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you  
want to use.  
• To disable digital zoom, select “Off” for the “Digital  
Zoom” setting on the “REC” tab.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.  
NOTE  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Flash”, and then  
press [̈].  
• You can use the key customization feature (page 73)  
to configure the camera so the digital zoom factor  
changes whenever you press [̆] and [̄] while in the  
REC mode.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the flash mode you  
want, and then press [SET].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Auto  
Have the flash fire automatically  
when required (Auto Flash)  
Turn off the flash (Flash Off)  
Always fire the flash (Flash On)  
Fire a pre-flash followed by image  
recording with flash, reducing the  
chance of red-eye in the image (Red-  
eye reduction). Have the flash fire  
automatically when required.  
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5. Record the image.  
I About Red-eye Reduction  
Using the flash to record 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 reduction fires a pre-  
flash, which causes the irises in the eyes of any people in  
the image to close. This is followed by another flash  
operation when the image is actually recorded.  
IMPORTANT!  
• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times  
when you record an image. The initial flashes are  
pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain  
information it uses for exposure settings. The final  
flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep the  
camera still until the shutter releases.  
• Image recording may not be performed if you press  
the shutter release button while the operation/flash  
charge lamp is flashing amber.  
IMPORTANT!  
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). Before pressing the shutter release button,  
call out to the subjects so they all look at the camera.  
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the  
subjects are located far away from the camera.  
NOTE  
• You can use the key customization feature (pages  
72, 73) to configure the camera so the flash mode  
changes whenever you press [̇] and [̈], or [̆] and  
[̄] while in the REC mode.  
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• When the red-eye reduction mode (  
) is selected, flash  
Flash Precautions  
Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you  
hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can  
greatly reduce its effectiveness.  
intensity is adjusted automatically in accordance with the  
exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is  
brightly lit.  
• Using flash in combination with another light source  
(daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal  
image colors.  
Flash  
• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown  
below. The flash is unable to adequately illuminate a  
subject that is outside this range.  
0.8 meter to 1.5 meters (2.6´ to 4.9´) (ISO Sensitivity :  
“Auto”)  
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds as long as  
10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The  
actual time required depends on the battery level,  
temperature, and other conditions.  
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery  
power is low. Low battery power is indicated by the  
the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire  
properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these  
on  
symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as  
possible.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Recording Macro Images  
• Selecting the macro mode causes the  
to appear on the monitor screen.  
indicator  
You can select either normal or macro (close-up) recording  
using the selector located on the left side of the camera.  
The table below describes the two settings available with  
the selector.  
• Normally, you should leave the Normal ( )/Macro  
) selector setting at “ ”.  
(
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Shoot normal images, at a distance of  
about 1m (39.4˝) to infinity (Normal)  
Shoot close-ups, at a distance of about  
30cm (11.8˝) (Macro)  
• The distances indicated above represent the distance  
from the camera’s lens surface to the subject.  
Normal ( )/Macro (  
selector  
)
1. Align the Normal ( )/  
Macro ( ) selector with  
“ ”.  
MENU  
2. Record the image.  
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To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Using the Self-timer  
Specify a 10-second self-timer  
Specify a 2-second self-timer  
Specify Triple Self-timer  
Disable the self-timer  
10 sec  
2 sec  
X3  
The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-  
second delay of the shutter release after you press the  
shutter release button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you  
perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record  
three images.  
Off  
• With the Triple Self-timer, the camera records a  
series of three images in the sequence described  
below.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.  
1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown and  
then records the first image.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Self-timer”, and  
then press [̈].  
2. The camera prepares to record the next image.  
The amount of time required for preparation  
depends on the camera’s current “Size” and  
“Quality” settings, the type of memory (built-in or  
card) you are using for image storage, and  
whether or not the flash is charging.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the self-timer time  
you want to use, and then press [SET].  
• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.  
3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec”  
appears on the monitor screen, and another  
image is recorded one second later.  
4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record  
the third image.  
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5. Record the image.  
Specifying Image Size and Quality  
• When you press the  
shutter release button,  
the self-timer lamp  
You can specify the image size and image quality to suit  
the type of image you are recording.  
flashes and the shutter  
releases after the self-  
timer reaches the end  
of its countdown.  
To specify the image size  
Self-timer lamp  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
• You can interrupt an  
ongoing self-timer  
countdown by pressing  
the shutter release  
button while the self-  
timer lamp is flashing.  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Size”, and then  
press [̈].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
NOTES  
want, and then press [SET].  
• The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting  
with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid  
blurring of images due to hand movement.  
• You can use the key customization feature (page 73)  
to configure the camera so the self-timer setting  
changes whenever you press [̆] and [̄] while in the  
REC mode.  
1600 x 1200  
: 1600 x 1200 pixels  
1600 x 1072 (3:2) : 1600 x 1072 pixels  
1280 x 960  
640 x 480  
: 1280 x 960 pixels  
640 x 480 pixels  
:
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NOTES  
To specify image quality  
• If you plan to make large prints of your images or  
otherwise use them in applications where high-  
resolution is your top priority, select the “1600 x  
1200” image size.  
• If you plan to send images as e-mail attachments or  
otherwise use them in applications where data  
economy is your top priority, select the “640 x 480”  
image size.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Quality”, and then  
press [̈].  
• Selecting the “1600 x 1072 (3:2)” image size records  
images with a 3:2 (vertical : horizontal) aspect ratio,  
which is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect  
ratio of 3:2.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
To get this:  
Select this setting:  
Fine  
Very high quality, but large file size  
Normal quality  
Normal  
Small file size, but low quality  
Economy  
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NOTE  
• Use the “Fine” setting when image quality is your top  
priority and file size is secondary. Conversely, use  
the “Economy” setting when file size is your top  
priority and image quality is secondary.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Actual file size depends on the type of image you  
record. This means that the remaining image  
capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be  
exactly accurate (pages 23, 178).  
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This chapter describes the other powerful features and  
functions that are available for recording.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
change the exposure  
compensation value,  
and then press [SET].  
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)  
• Pressing [SET] registers  
the displayed value.  
Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure  
setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your  
subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when  
recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or  
a subject that is against a dark background.  
EV value  
[̆] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best  
used for light-colored subjects and backlight  
subjects.  
EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV  
Steps: 1/3EV  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab,  
select “EV Shift”, and  
then press [̈].  
[̄] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best  
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors  
on a clear day.  
Exposure compensation  
value  
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• To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes  
0.0.  
Adjusting White Balance  
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light  
sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a  
subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make  
adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so  
the colors of an image appear more natural.  
4. Record the image.  
IMPORTANT!  
• When shooting under very dark or very bright  
conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory  
results even after performing exposure  
compensation.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab,  
select “White  
NOTES  
Balance”, and then  
press [̈].  
• Performing an EV shift operation causes the  
metering mode to switch automatically to center  
weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to  
0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to  
multi-pattern metering.  
• You can use key customization (page 72) to  
configure the camera to perform exposure  
compensation whenever you press [̇] and [̈] while  
in the REC mode.  
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
Adjusting White Balance Manually  
want, and then press [SET].  
Under some light sources, automatic white balance under  
the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also,  
the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is  
limited. Manual white balance helps to ensure that colors  
are recorded correctly for a particular light source.  
Note that you must perform manual white balance under  
the same conditions you will be shooting under. You must  
also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on  
hand in order to perform manual white balance.  
When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting:  
Normal conditions  
Outdoor daylight  
Shade  
Auto  
Incandescent light bulb  
(reddish tinge)  
Fluorescent light (greenish tinge)  
Difficult lighting that requires manual  
control (See “Adjusting White Balance  
Manually”.)  
Manual  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “White Balance”,  
NOTES  
and then press [̈].  
• Selecting “Manual” changes white balance to the  
settings achieved the last time a manual white  
balance operation was performed.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “Manual”.  
• You can use the key customization feature (pages  
72, 73) to configure the camera so the white balance  
setting changes whenever you press [̇] and [̈], or  
[̆] and [̄] while in the REC mode.  
• This causes the object  
you last used to adjust  
manual white balance to  
appear on the monitor  
screen.  
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4. Point the camera at a white piece of paper or  
similar object under the lighting conditions  
for which you want to set the white balance,  
and then press the shutter release button.  
Using the BESTSHOT Mode  
Selecting one of the 15 BESTSHOT scenes automatically  
sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.  
I Example Sample Scene  
• Portrait  
• Scenery  
A white piece of paper  
• This starts the white balance adjustment procedure.  
The message “Complete” appears on the monitor  
screen after white balance adjustment is complete.  
• Night Scene  
• Night Scene Portrait  
• Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark colored  
object while performing manual white balance  
adjustment can cause the procedure to take a long  
time to complete.  
5. Press [SET].  
• This registers the white balance settings and returns  
to the REC mode.  
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IMPORTANT!  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
• Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene  
(page 62). Sample scene number 5 is a Pre-shot  
scene (page 64).  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
• BESTSHOT scenes were not recorded using this  
camera. They are provided as samples only.  
• Images recorded using a BESTSHOT scene may not  
produce the results you expected due to shooting  
conditions and other factors.  
• After selecting a BESTSHOT scene, you can change  
to a different one by using [̇] and [̈] to scroll  
through available scenes. When the one you want is  
displayed, press [SET].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “  
BESTSHOT”, and then  
press [SET].  
• This enters the  
BESTSHOT mode and  
displays a sample scene.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the sample scene  
NOTE  
you want, and then press [SET].  
• You can use the key customization feature (page 72)  
to configure the camera to enter the BESTSHOT  
mode whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in the  
REC mode.  
5. Record the image.  
Operation guidance and  
the currently selected  
BESTSHOT scene  
appear on the display for  
about two seconds after  
you enter the  
BESTSHOT mode this  
way, or if the camera is in  
the BESTSHOT mode  
when you turn it on.  
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6. Use [̇] and [̈] to  
display the image  
whose setup you  
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup  
You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an  
image you recorded for later recall when you need it again.  
Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the  
camera accordingly.  
want to register as a  
BESTSHOT scene.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
7. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “Save”, and  
then press [SET].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
• This registers the setup.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “  
BESTSHOT”,  
• Now you can use the  
procedure on page 59  
to select your user  
and then press [SET].  
• This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a  
sample scene.  
setup for recording.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to  
display “Register  
User Scene”.  
5. Press [SET].  
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IMPORTANT!  
I To delete a BESTSHOT user setup  
• BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s  
built-in memory after the built-in sample scenes.  
• Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 119)  
deletes all BESTSHOT user setups.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
NOTES  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “  
BESTSHOT”,  
and then press [SET].  
• The following are the settings that are included in a  
BESTSHOT user setup: EV shift value, white  
balance mode, flash mode, and ISO sensitivity.  
• Note that images recorded with this camera only can  
be used to create a BESTSHOT user setup.  
• You can have up to 999 BESTSHOT user setups in  
the camera’s built-in memory at one time.  
• You can check the current setup of a scene by  
displaying the various setting menus.  
• When you register a BESTSHOT user setup, it is  
automatically assigned a file name using one of the  
formats shown below, depending on your camera  
model.  
• This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a  
sample scene.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the user setup you  
want to delete.  
5. Press [̄] ( ) to delete the user setup.  
• You can also delete a user setup by using your  
computer to delete its file in the “SCENE” folder in  
the camera’s built-in memory (page 137).  
EX-S20U : UES20nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)  
EX-M20U: UEM20nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)  
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Combining Shots of Two People into a  
Single Image (Coupling Shot)  
The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two  
people and combine them into a single image. This makes  
it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even  
when there is no one else around to record the image for  
you. Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode  
(page 58).  
• Combined  
Images  
• First Image  
This is the part  
of the image that  
does not include  
the person who  
is recording the  
first image.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “  
BESTSHOT”,  
and then press [SET].  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select “Coupling Shot”,  
• Second  
Image  
Making sure that  
the background  
of the image is  
aligned correctly,  
record the image  
of the person  
and then press [SET].  
who recorded  
the first image.  
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5. Use the monitor  
screen to compose  
and record the left  
side of the image.  
6. Next, use the monitor  
screen to compose  
the right side of the  
image, taking care to  
align the actual  
• The exposure, white  
balance, zoom, and  
flash settings are fixed  
for this type of image.  
background with the  
semi-transparent  
image of the  
Semi-transparent  
image  
background of the  
left-side image, which  
remains on the  
monitor screen. When  
everything is aligned  
correctly, record the  
image.  
• Pressing [MENU] any time after step 5 of the above  
procedure cancels the first image and returns to step  
5.  
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• Freeze the background on  
the monitor screen.  
Recording a Subject onto an Existing  
Background Image (Pre-shot)  
Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if  
you need to ask someone else to record the image for you.  
Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process.  
1. You compose the background you want and press the  
shutter release button, which causes a semi-transparent  
image of the background to remain on the monitor  
screen.  
2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your  
original background, telling them to compose the image  
by using the semi-transparent monitor screen image as a  
guide.  
• Record the image, using  
the background on the  
monitor screen as a guide.  
• The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only.  
• Depending on how the image is actually composed in  
step 2, its background may not be exactly the same as  
the one you composed in step 1.  
Note that Pre-shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode  
only (page 58).  
• This records the image.  
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1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
6. Next, use the monitor  
screen to compose  
the subject with the  
semi-transparent  
background shown  
on the monitor  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “  
BESTSHOT”,  
and then press [SET].  
screen. When  
Semi-transparent image  
everything is aligned  
correctly, record the  
image.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to  
select “Pre-shot”, and  
then press [SET].  
• This records the image composed on the monitor  
screen in step 6. The reference background image is  
not recorded.  
• Pressing [MENU] any time after step 5 of the above  
procedure cancels the background image and  
returns to step 5.  
5. Freeze the background on the monitor screen.  
• Though a semi-transparent image of the background  
appears on the monitor screen in step 6, the  
background image is not saved in memory at this  
time.  
• The exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash  
settings are fixed for this type of image.  
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1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
Recording Audio (EX-M20U Only)  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
Adding Audio to a Snapshot  
You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “  
(
+
)”, and  
• Image Format: JPEG  
JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data  
compression.  
then press [SET].  
• This enters the Snapshot Audio Mode.  
The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”.  
4. Press the shutter  
release button to  
record the image.  
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format  
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.  
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.  
• After the image is  
recorded, the camera  
enters audio recording  
standby, with the image  
you just recorded on the  
monitor screen.  
• Recording Time:  
Up to about 30 seconds per image  
• Audio File Size:  
Approximately 240KB (30-second recording of  
approximately 8KB per second)  
Remaining recording time  
• You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing  
[MENU].  
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5. Press the shutter release button to start audio  
recording.  
Recording Your Voice  
The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy  
recording of your voice.  
• The operation/flash charge lamp flashes green as  
recording is performed.  
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format  
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.  
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.  
• Even if you have the monitor screen turned off (page  
25), the monitor screen turns on while you are  
adding audio to a snapshot.  
• Recording Time:  
Approximately 40 minutes with built-in memory  
6. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or  
when you press the shutter release button.  
• Audio File Size:  
Approximately 240KB (30-second recording of  
approximately 8KB per second)  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “REC Mode”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “  
Voice”,  
and then press [SET].  
• This enters the Voice  
Recording Mode.  
Remaining recording time  
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4. Press the shutter release button to start voice  
recording.  
I Audio Recording Precautions  
• Keep the microphone on the  
front of the camera pointed  
at the subject.  
• Take care that you do not  
block the microphone with  
your fingers.  
• The remaining recording time value counts down on  
the monitor screen and the operation/flash charge  
lamp flashes green as recording is performed.  
• Pressing the [DISP] button during voice recording  
turns off the monitor screen. The monitor screen  
turns back on automatically when recording is  
complete.  
Microphone  
• Good recording results are not possible when the camera  
is too far from the subject.  
• Operating camera buttons during recording can cause  
button noise to be included in the audio.  
• You can insert index marks while recording by  
pressing [SET]. See page 92 for information about  
jumping to an index mark during playback.  
• Pressing the power button or changing the mode selector  
setting stops recording at that point and stores any audio  
recorded up to that point.  
• You can also perform “after-recording” to add audio to a  
snapshot after recording it, and also change the audio  
recorded for an image. See page 90 for more information.  
5. Recording stops when you press the shutter  
release button, when memory becomes full,  
or when the battery goes dead.  
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• When the histogram is too far  
to the left, it means that there  
are too many dark pixels.  
This type of histogram results  
when the overall image is  
dark. A histogram that is too  
far to the left may result in  
“black out” of the dark areas  
of an image.  
Using the Histogram  
You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on  
the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure  
conditions as you record images (page 25). You can also  
display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY  
mode.  
• When the histogram is too far  
to the right, it means that  
there are too many light  
pixels.  
This type of histogram results  
when the overall image is  
light. A histogram that is too  
far to the right may result in  
“white out” of the light areas of  
an image.  
Histogram  
A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an  
image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis  
indicates the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis  
indicates lightness. You can use the histogram to  
determine whether an image includes the shadowing (left  
side), mid tones (center), and highlighting (right) required to  
bring out sufficient image detail. If the histogram appears  
too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift  
(exposure compensation) to move it left or right in order to  
achieve better balance. Optimum exposure can be  
achieved by correcting exposure so the graph is as close to  
the center as possible.  
• A centered histogram  
indicates that there is good  
distribution of light pixels and  
dark pixels. This type of  
histogram results when the  
overall image is at optimal  
lightness.  
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IMPORTANT!  
REC Mode Camera Settings  
Specifying ISO Sensitivity  
Use the following procedure to select the ISO sensitivity  
setting that suits the type of image you are recording.  
• Note that the above histograms are shown for  
illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to  
achieve exactly the same shapes for particular  
subjects.  
• A centered histogram does not necessarily  
guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image  
may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even  
though its histogram is centered.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
• You may not be able to achieve an optimum  
histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV  
shift.  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO”, and then  
press [̈].  
• Use of the flash as well as certain shooting  
conditions can cause the histogram to indicate  
exposure that is different from the actual exposure of  
the image when it was recorded.  
• This histogram does not appear when you are using  
Coupling Shot (page 62).  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you want  
and then press [SET].  
To get this:  
Select this setting:  
Auto  
Automatic sensitivity selection  
Conforms to ISO 64  
Conforms to ISO 125  
Conforms to ISO 250  
Conforms to ISO 500  
ISO 64  
ISO 125  
ISO 250  
ISO 500  
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IMPORTANT!  
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off  
You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you  
compose images and ensure that the camera is straight  
when recording.  
• Increasing ISO sensitivity can cause static to appear  
inside an image. Select the ISO sensitivity setting  
that suits your shooting needs.  
• Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the  
flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in  
improper illumination of the subject.  
NOTE  
• You can use the key customization feature (page 72)  
to configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity setting  
changes whenever you press [̇] and [̈] while in the  
REC mode.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then  
press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Display the grid  
Hide the grid  
On  
Off  
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Turning Image Review On and Off  
Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as  
soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn  
image review on and off.  
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈]  
Keys  
A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [̇]  
and [̈] keys so they change camera settings whenever  
they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the  
[̇] and [̈] keys, you can change the setting assigned to  
them without going through the menu screen.  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and  
then press [̈].  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “L/R Key”, and  
want, and then press [SET].  
then press [̈].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
On  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
Display images on the monitor  
screen for about one second  
want, and then press [SET].  
immediately after they are recorded  
Do not display images immediately  
after they are recorded  
Off  
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When you want to assign this function to  
[̇] and [̈] keys:  
Assigning Functions to the [̆] and [̄]  
Select this:  
REC Mode  
Keys  
Recording mode  
• [̇] and [̈] cycle through recording  
modes.  
• EX-S20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT  
• EX-M20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT,  
Snapshot Audio, Voice Recording  
(page 168)  
A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [̆]  
and [̄] keys so they change camera settings whenever  
they are pressed in the REC mode. After you configure the  
[̆] and [̄] keys, you can change the setting assigned to  
them without going through the menu screen.  
Flash mode  
• [̇] and [̈] cycle through the flash  
mode settings (page 47).  
Flash  
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
EV shift  
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “U/D Key”, and  
• [̇] decreases compensation, [̈]  
increases compensation (page 55).  
EV Shift  
then press [̈].  
White balance setting  
• [̇] and [̈] cycle through white  
balance settings (page 56).  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
White Balance  
want, and then press [SET].  
ISO sensitivity  
• [̇] and [̈] cycle through ISO  
sensitivity settings (page 70).  
ISO  
Off  
No function assigned  
NOTE  
• The initial default setting is “REC Mode”.  
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When you want to assign this function to  
[̆] and [̄] keys:  
Specifying Power On Default Settings  
Select this:  
REC Mode  
The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the  
power on default settings individually for the REC mode,  
flash mode, white balance mode, ISO sensitivity, and  
digital zoom mode. Turning on mode memory for a mode  
tells the camera to remember the status of that mode when  
you turn off the camera, and restore it the next time you  
turn the camera back on. When mode memory is turned  
off, the camera automatically restores the initial factory  
default setting for the applicable mode.  
Recording mode  
• [̆] and [̄] cycle through recording  
modes.  
• EX-S20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT  
• EX-M20U: Snapshot, BESTSHOT,  
Snapshot Audio, Voice Recording  
(page 168)  
Digital Zoom  
• [̆] increases the digital zoom factor,  
[̄] decreases the digital zoom factor  
(page 46).  
Digital Zoom  
The following table shows what happens when you turn  
mode memory on or off for each mode.  
Flash mode  
• [̆] and [̄] cycle through the flash  
mode settings (page 47).  
Flash  
Function  
REC Mode  
Flash  
On  
Off  
Snapshot  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
White balance setting  
• [̆] and [̄] cycle through white  
balance settings (page 56).  
Setting when  
camera is  
turned off  
White Balance  
White Balance  
ISO  
Self-timer mode  
• [̆] and [̄] cycle through self-timer  
modes (page 51).  
Self-timer  
Off  
Digital Zoom  
No function assigned  
NOTE  
• The initial default setting is “Digital Zoom”.  
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1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].  
Resetting the Camera  
Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s  
settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu  
Reference” on page 168.  
2. Select the “Memory” tab, select the item you  
want to change, and then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
want, and then press [SET].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
On  
Turn on mode memory so settings  
are restored at power on  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and  
then press [̈].  
Turn off mode memory so settings  
are initialized at power on  
Off  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Reset”, and then  
press [SET].  
IMPORTANT!  
• To cancel the procedure without resetting, select  
“Cancel” and press [SET].  
• Note that BESTSHOT mode settings take priority  
over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera  
off while in the BESTSHOT mode, the camera’s  
Flash, White Balance, and ISO Sensitivity will be  
configured according to the BESTSHOT sample  
scene when you turn it back on again, regardless of  
mode memory on/off setting.  
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PLAYBACK  
You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view  
images after you record them.  
3. Use [̈] (forward) or [̇] (back) to scroll  
through files on the monitor screen.  
Basic Playback Operation  
Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in  
the camera’s memory.  
NOTES  
Power button  
1. Press the power button  
• Holding down [̇] or [̈] scrolls images at high  
speed.  
to turn on the camera.  
• In order to allow for faster playback image scrolling,  
the image that initially appears on the monitor screen  
is a preview image, which is of somewhat lower  
quality than the actual display image. The actual  
display image appears a short while after the preview  
image. This does not apply to images copied from  
another digital camera.  
• This causes an image or a  
message to appear on the  
monitor screen.  
ON/OFF  
Mode selector  
2. Align the mode selector  
with “ ” (PLAY).  
• This enters the PLAY  
mode.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Playing an Audio Snapshot (EX-M20U Only)  
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is  
being performed or is paused.  
Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot  
(indicated by a  
indicator) and play its audio.  
• When you have the LCD remote controller connected  
to the camera, audio is output through the stereo  
headphones (page 155) instead of the camera’s  
speaker. Output through the headphones is  
monaural.  
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] until the  
image you want is displayed.  
• The volume of audio recorded with the camera  
cannot be adjusted using the LCD remote controller.  
Use the camera’s controller to adjust volume level in  
this case.  
2. Press [SET].  
• This plays back the  
audio that accompanies  
the displayed image.  
• You can perform the  
following operations  
while audio is playing.  
To do this:  
Do this:  
Fast forward or fast reverse  
the audio  
Hod down [̇] or [̈].  
Pause and unpause audio  
playback  
Press [SET].  
Press [̆] or [̄].  
Adjust audio volume  
Cancel playback  
Press [MENU].  
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1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll  
through images on the monitor screen and  
display the one you want.  
Flipping the Display  
The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This  
comes in handy when you want to show someone standing  
in front of you an image on the monitor screen.  
2. Press the shutter release button and [SET] at  
the same time.  
• This flips the image 180 degrees. The histogram or  
any other display information you had displayed is  
cleared automatically whenever you flip the image.  
[SET]  
P
• While an image is flipped, you can use [̇] and [̈] to  
scroll to another image, if you want.  
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3. To return the image to its normal orientation,  
press any button other than [̆], [̄], [̇], or  
[̈].  
Shutter release  
button  
IMPORTANT!  
• Note that you cannot play an audio snapshot (EX-  
M20U only), or a voice recording file (EX-M20U only)  
on the monitor screen while a flipped image is  
displayed.  
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• You cannot use the above procedure to flip an image  
while a zoomed image, calendar screen image, an  
audio snapshot (EX-M20U only), or a voice recording  
file image (EX-M20U only) is on the display.  
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3. To scroll the image  
on the display, press  
[SET], and then press  
[̆], [̄], [̇], or [̈].  
Zooming the Display Image  
Perform the following procedure to zoom the image  
currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal  
size.  
• To display the indicator  
for further zooming,  
press [SET] again.  
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to display  
the image you want.  
4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its  
original size.  
2. Press [̆] ( ) to  
enlarge the image.  
• This displays an  
indicator that shows the  
current zoom factor.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Depending on the original size of the recorded  
image, you may not be able to zoom a display image  
the full four times its normal size.  
Current zoom factor  
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
Resizing an Image  
want, and then press [SET].  
You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot  
image to either SXGA size (1280 x 960 pixels) or VGA size  
(640 x 480 pixels).  
• VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail  
messages or incorporation into Web pages.  
To do this:  
Select this:  
Resize to 1280 x 960 pixels (SXGA) 1280 x 960  
Resize to 640 x 480 pixels (VGA)  
Cancel the resizing operation  
640 x 480  
Cancel  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
IMPORTANT!  
• Resizing an image creates a new file that contains  
the image in the size you select. The file with the  
original image also remains in memory.  
• Images smaller than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be  
resized.  
2. Select the “PLAY”  
tab, select “Resize”,  
and then press [̈].  
• An image recorded using the 1600 x 1072 (3:2) pixel  
size cannot be resized.  
• Note that you can resize snapshots recorded with  
this camera only.  
• If the message “This function is not supported for this  
file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot  
be resized.  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through images and  
display the one you want to resize.  
• The resize operation cannot be performed if there is  
not enough memory to store the resized image.  
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5. When the cropping  
boundary is the size  
you want, press [DISP]  
to lock it.  
Cropping an Image  
Use the following procedure when you want to crop a  
portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of  
the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc.  
• After pressing [DISP] to  
lock the size of the  
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll  
through images and display the one you want  
to crop.  
cropping boundary, you  
can press [DISP] again to  
unlock it. After that, you  
can repeat steps 4 and 5  
to change the cropping  
boundary size.  
2. Press [MENU].  
3. Select the “PLAY”  
tab, select  
6. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to move the  
cropping boundary up, down, left, or right  
until the area of the image you want to extract  
is within the boundary.  
“Trimming”, and then  
press [̈].  
• This causes a cropping  
boundary to appear.  
7. Press [SET] to extract the part of the image  
enclosed in the cropping boundary.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to make the cropping  
• If you want to cancel the procedure at any point,  
press [MENU].  
boundary smaller or larger.  
• The size of the cropping boundary depends on the  
size of the image on the display.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Displaying the Calendar Screen  
• Cropping an image creates a new file that contains  
the cropped image. The file with the original image  
also remains in memory.  
• An image recorded using the 1600 x 1072 (3:2) pixel  
size cannot be cropped.  
Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar.  
While the calendar is on the display, you can select a date,  
which displays the first image recorded on that date. This  
helps to make it easy to find the images you want.  
• Voice recording file images (EX-M20U only) cannot  
be cropped.  
• An image recorded using another camera model  
cannot be cropped.  
• If the message “This function is not supported for this  
file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot  
be cropped.  
• The cropping operation cannot be performed if there  
is not enough memory to store the cropped image.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Calendar”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and  
[̈] to move the date  
selection cursor.  
• Use the procedure  
under “Changing the  
Date Format” on page  
116 to specify the date  
format.  
Month/Year  
Date selection cursor  
• The image displayed on  
the calendar for each  
date is the first image  
that was recorded on  
that date.  
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• Pressing [̆] while the date selection cursor is  
located anywhere in the top line of the calendar  
causes the previous month to appear.  
Playing a Slide Show  
Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence  
at a fixed interval.  
• Pressing [̄] while the date selection cursor is  
located anywhere in the bottom line of the calendar  
causes the next month to appear.  
• To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU].  
•
is displayed in the calendar screen to indicate  
voice recording file images (page 92, EX-M20U  
only).  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
•
appears in place of the image when the date  
contains data that cannot be displayed by this  
camera.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow”,  
and then press [̈].  
4. To view the large version of a date’s image,  
move the date selection cursor to the date,  
and then press [SET].  
• This displays the first image that was recorded on  
the selected date.  
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IMPORTANT!  
3. Configure the slideshow settings.  
• Note that all buttons are disabled while an image  
change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped  
on the monitor screen before performing a button  
operation, or hold down the button until the image  
stops.  
• When the slideshow comes to an audio snapshot or  
voice recording file, it plays the audio once and then  
advances to the next file (EX-M20U only).  
• While audio is playing, you can use [̆] and [̄] to  
adjust the volume level (EX-M20U only).  
• See the pages indicated below for more information.  
For information about  
configuring this setting:  
Go here:  
“To specify the slideshow  
images” on page 85  
Images  
“To specify the slideshow  
time” on page 86  
Time  
“To set the slideshow  
interval” on page 86  
Interval  
• Images copied from another digital camera or a  
computer may take longer time to appear than the  
slideshow interval time you specify.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Start”, and then  
press [SET].  
• This starts the slide show.  
5. To stop Slide Show, press [SET].  
• The slideshow will also stop automatically after the  
amount of time you specified for “Time” elapses.  
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I Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow  
To specify the slideshow images  
When you select “One image” as the slideshow type, the  
slide show displays only one image, without changing it.  
Use this setting when you want a particular image to  
remain on the display while the camera is on the USB  
cradle (Photo Stand feature).  
1. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Images”, and then  
press [̈].  
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you  
want, and then press [SET].  
1. Select “One image”, and then press [̈].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Include all files in file memory in the  
slideshow  
All images  
One Image  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through the images  
until the one you want to use is on the  
monitor screen.  
Display a single file  
Include all files in the FAVORITE  
folder (page 137) in the slideshow  
Favorites  
3. Press [SET] to  
register your  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Start”, and then  
selection and return  
to the menu screen.  
press [SET].  
• This starts the slideshow.  
• Pressing [MENU]  
instead of [SET] returns  
to the menu screen  
without registering the  
setting.  
• With the EX-M20U, the audio of audio snapshot and  
voice recording files is also played back.  
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To specify the slideshow time  
To set the slideshow interval  
1. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Time”.  
1. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Interval”.  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the time setting  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the interval setting  
you want, and then press [SET].  
you want, and then press [SET].  
• You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60  
minutes.  
• You can specify “MAX”, or a value in the range of 1  
to 30 seconds as the interval.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Start”, and then  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Start”, and then  
press [SET].  
press [SET].  
• This starts the slideshow.  
• This starts the slideshow.  
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• Pressing [MENU] displays a screen for configuring  
slideshow settings. To restart the slideshow, press  
[MENU] while the menu screen is displayed, or  
select “Start” and then press [SET].  
• While audio is playing, you can use [̆] and [̄] to  
adjust the volume level (EX-M20U only).  
Using the Photo Stand Feature  
The “Photo Stand” feature lets you specify what should  
appear on the camera’s monitor screen while the camera is  
on its USB cradle. You can play a Phot Stand slideshow  
without worrying about remaining battery power, or you can  
specify display of a particular image. Photo Stand feature  
operations are performed in accordance with slideshow  
setting. See page 87 for information about configuring  
slideshow settings to suit your needs.  
3. To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press  
[PHOTO] again.  
IMPORTANT!  
1. After making sure the camera is turned off,  
place the camera onto the USB cradle.  
• The battery is not charged while a Photo Stand  
slideshow is in progress. To charge the battery, stop  
the slideshow.  
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it  
is turned on.  
2. Press the USB cradle’s  
[PHOTO] button.  
• This starts the Photo  
M
E
N
U
Stand slideshow with the  
images or image you  
specified under “To  
specify the slideshow  
images” (page 85).  
D
IS  
P
[PHOTO]  
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “Rotate”, and  
then press [SET].  
Rotating the Display Image  
Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees  
and register the rotation information along with the image.  
After you do this, the image is always displayed in its  
rotated orientation whenever it appears during a slideshow  
(page 83) or on your computer screen. Note that the image  
is rotated automatically during a slideshow only. Rotating  
an image ensures that images you recorded with the  
camera held sideways appear correctly during a slideshow.  
• This rotates the image  
90 degrees to the right.  
5. After you are finished configuring settings,  
press the [MENU] button to exit the setting  
screen.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
IMPORTANT!  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Rotation”, and  
• You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To  
rotate such an image, first unprotect it.  
• You may not be able to rotate a digital image that  
was recorded with another type of digital camera.  
• You cannot rotate voice record images (EX-M20U  
only).  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through images until  
the one you want to rotate is on the monitor  
screen.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Using Image Roulette  
• Image Roulette does not display voice recording  
images (EX-M20U only).  
• Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one  
snapshot image available.  
• Note that Image Roulette works only with images  
recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not  
operate properly when other types of images are in  
memory.  
Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the  
display, before stopping at one of them. When you start an  
Image Roulette operation, images scroll randomly on the  
screen. At first, images scroll at high speed. Then the  
scrolling gradually slows down until a single image is  
stopped on the screen. The image that finally appears is  
random, and subject to no rules or system.  
• If you do not start another Image Roulette operation  
for about one minute after the final image appears,  
the camera enters its normal PLAY mode.  
1. Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY).  
2. While the camera is turned off, hold down [̇]  
as you press the power button to turn it on.  
• Keep [̇] held down until images appear on the  
monitor screen.  
• This starts the Image Roulette operation, scrolling  
images on the display, finally stopping at one.  
3. Press [̇] or [̈] to restart the Image Roulette  
operation.  
4. To turn off Image Roulette, align the mode  
selector with “ ” (REC) to enter the REC  
mode or press the power button to turn off  
the camera.  
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1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll  
through snapshots until the one to which you  
want to add audio is displayed.  
Adding Audio to a Snapshot (EX-M20U Only)  
The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to  
snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record  
an audio image (one with a  
icon on it).  
2. Press [MENU].  
• Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format  
This is the Windows standard format for audio recording.  
The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.  
3. Select the “PLAY”  
tab, select “Dubbing”,  
and then press [̈].  
• Recording Time:  
Up to about 30 seconds per image  
• Audio File Size:  
Approximately 240KB (30-second recording of  
approximately 8KB per second)  
4. Press the shutter release button to start audio  
recording.  
5. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or  
when you press the shutter release button.  
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IMPORTANT!  
To re-record audio  
• Keep the microphone on the  
front of the camera pointed at  
the subject.  
• Take care that you do not  
block the microphone with  
your fingers.  
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll  
through snapshots until the one whose audio  
you want to re-record is displayed.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and  
Microphone  
then press [̈].  
• Good recording results are not possible when the  
camera is too far from the subject.  
• Operating camera buttons during recording can  
cause button noise to be included in the audio.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”, and then  
press [SET].  
• If you merely want to delete the audio with re-  
recording, press [MENU] here to complete the  
procedure.  
• The  
(Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen  
after audio recording is complete.  
• You will not be able to record audio when remaining  
memory capacity is low.  
• The following types of audio recording are not  
supported.  
4. Press the shutter release button to start audio  
recording.  
— Adding audio to a protected snapshot (page 96)  
• Audio that is re-recorded or deleted cannot be  
recovered. Make sure you no longer need audio  
before re-recording or deleting it.  
5. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or  
when you press the shutter release button.  
• This deletes the previous recording and replaces it  
with a new one.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Playing Back a Voice Recording File  
(EX-M20U Only)  
Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording  
file.  
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is  
being performed or is paused.  
• If your recording has index marks (page 67) inside it,  
you can jump to the index mark before or after the  
current playback location by pausing playback and  
then pressing [̇] or [̈]. Next, press [SET] to  
resume playback from the index mark position.  
• When you have the LCD remote controller connected  
to the camera, audio is output through the stereo  
headphones (page 155) instead of the camera’s  
speaker. Output through the headphones is  
monaural.  
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to display  
the voice file (a file with  
play.  
on it) you want to  
2. Press [SET].  
• This starts playback of  
the voice recording file  
through the camera’s  
speaker.  
• The volume of audio recorded with the camera  
cannot be adjusted using the LCD remote controller.  
Use the camera’s controller to adjust volume level in  
this case.  
• You can perform the  
following operations  
while audio is playing.  
To do this:  
Do this:  
Fast forward or fast reverse  
the audio  
Hold down [̇] or [̈].  
Pause and unpause audio  
playback  
Press [SET].  
Adjust audio volume  
Cancel playback  
Press [̆] or [̄].  
Press [MENU].  
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DELETING FILES  
You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files  
currently in memory.  
Deleting a Single File  
Perform the following steps when you want to delete a  
single file.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you  
delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not  
need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially  
when deleting all files, make sure you check all the  
files you have stored before proceeding.  
• A protected file cannot be deleted. To delete a  
protected file, unprotect it first (page 96).  
• Delete cannot be performed when all the files in  
memory are protected (page 97).  
1. In the PLAY mode,  
press [̄] ( ).  
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through files and  
• On the EX-M20U, deleting an audio snapshot  
deletes both the image file and the audio file  
attached to it.  
display the one you want to delete.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.  
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting  
anything, select “Cancel”.  
4. Press [SET] to delete the file.  
• Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete other files, if you  
want.  
5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Deleting All Files  
• If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the  
message “This function is not supported for this file.”  
appears when you try to delete it.  
The following procedure deletes all unprotected files  
currently in memory.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [̄] ( ).  
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “All Files Delete”,  
and then press [SET].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Yes”.  
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting  
anything, select “No”.  
4. Press [SET] to delete all the files.  
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FILE MANAGEMENT  
The file management capabilities of the camera make it  
easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against  
deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images  
for printing.  
Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999.  
Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next  
serially numbered folder to be created. Folder names are  
generated as shown below.  
Example: Name of the 26th file  
CIMG0026.JPG  
Folders  
Your camera automatically creates a directory of image  
storage folders in its built-in Flash memory or on the  
memory card.  
Extension  
Serial number (4 digits)  
• The actual number of files you will be able to store on a  
memory card depends on the image quality settings,  
capacity of the card, etc.  
• For details about the directory structure, see “Memory  
Directory Structure” on page 137.  
Memory Folders and Files  
An image you record is automatically stored in a folder,  
whose name is a serial number. You can have up to 900  
folders in memory at the same time. Folder names are  
generated as shown below.  
Example: Name of the 100th folder.  
100CASIO  
Serial number (3 digits)  
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “On”, and then  
press [SET].  
Protecting Files  
Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 93). You  
can protect files individually or you can protect all files in  
memory with a single operation.  
• A file that is protected is  
indicated by the  
mark.  
To protect a single file  
• To unprotect a file, select  
“Off” in step 4, and then  
press [SET].  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab,  
select “Protect”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through files and  
display the one you want to protect.  
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To protect all files in memory  
DPOF  
The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print  
Order Format”, which is a format for  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
recording on a memory card or other medium  
which digital camera images should be  
printed and how many copies of the image  
should be printed. Then you can print on a  
DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional  
print service in accordance with the file name  
and number of copies settings recorded on  
the card.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Protect”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “All Files : On”, and  
then press [SET].  
• To unprotect all files, press [SET] in step 3 so the  
setting shows “All Files : Off”.  
With this camera, you should always select images by  
viewing them on the monitor screen. Do not specify images  
by file name without viewing the file contents.  
4. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.  
I DPOF Settings  
File Name,  
number of copies,  
date  
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5. Use [̆] and [̄] to specify the number of  
To configure print settings for a single  
image  
copies.  
• You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies.  
Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image  
printed.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab,  
select “DPOF”, and  
then press [̈].  
6. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press  
12  
1
[DISP] so  
is displayed.  
• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP]  
12  
1
so  
is not displayed.  
• Repeat steps 4 through 6 if you want to configure  
other images for printing.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Select images”,  
and then press [̈].  
7. After all the settings are the way you want,  
press [SET] to apply them.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to  
display the image you  
want.  
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5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press  
To configure print settings for all images  
12  
1
[DISP] so  
is displayed.  
• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP]  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
12  
1
so  
is not displayed.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and  
6. After all the settings are the way you want,  
press [SET] to apply them.  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “All images”, and  
then press [̈].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
specify the number of  
copies.  
• You can specify up to 99  
for the number of copies.  
Specify 00 if you do not  
want to have the image  
printed.  
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PRINT Image Matching II  
Exif Print  
Images include PRINT Image Matching  
II data (mode setting and other camera  
setup information). A printer that  
supports PRINT Image Matching II  
reads this data and adjusts the printed  
image accordingly, so your images  
come out just the way you intended  
when you recorded them.  
Exif Print is an  
internationally supported,  
open standard file format  
that makes it possible to  
capture and display vibrant  
digital images with accurate  
colors. With Exif 2.2, files  
include a wide range of  
shooting condition  
information that can be  
interpreted by an Exif Print  
printer to produce better-  
looking prints.  
* Seiko Epson Corporation holds the  
copyright for PRINT Image Matching and  
PRINT Image Matching II.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Information about the availability of Exif Print  
compatible printer models can be obtained from each  
printer manufacturer.  
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1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 101 to  
specify the images in file memory that you  
want to print.  
Using USB DIRECT-PRINT  
Your camera supports USB  
DIRECT-PRINT, which was  
developed by Seiko Epson  
Corporation. When connected  
directly to a printer that supports  
USB DIRECT-PRINT, you can  
select images to be printed and  
start the print operation directly  
from the camera.  
2. Use the USB cable that comes with the  
camera to connect the USB cradle to a printer.  
USB  
DPOF settings (page 97) are used  
to determine which images and how  
many copies should be printed.  
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• Also, connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle and  
plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.  
3. Set the camera on the USB cradle.  
4. Turn on the printer.  
5. Load paper for printing the images into the  
printer.  
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IMPORTANT!  
6. Press the USB cradle  
[USB] button.  
• See the documentation that comes with your printer  
for information about print quality and paper settings.  
• Contact your printer manufacturer for information  
about models that support USB DIRECT-PRINT,  
upgrades, etc.  
• This displays the print  
menu on the camera’s  
monitor screen.  
• Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any  
camera or USB cradle operation while printing is in  
progress. Doing so causes a printer error.  
• To interrupt an ongoing print operation, perform the  
required operation on the printer.  
• The camera’s monitor screen will go blank after  
printing starts. A blank monitor screen does not  
necessarily mean that printing is complete. Check  
the status of your printer to find out if printing is  
complete.  
7. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [̆] and  
[̄] to select “Print”, and then press [SET].  
• This automatically starts printing of the images you  
specified with the DPOF procedure.  
• If you want to print the same batch of images again,  
press the [USB] button on the USB cradle.  
• A message appears on the monitor screen, followed  
by the DPOF setting screen (page 98), if there are no  
DPOF settings currently configured on the camera to  
control the printing operation. If this happens,  
configure the required DPOF settings and then  
perform step 6 of the above procedure again.  
• If you want to change the current DPOF settings,  
select “DPOF” on the print menu to display the  
DPOF setting screen (page 98).  
8. After printing is complete, turn off the camera  
and remove it from the USB cradle.  
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select “Save”, and  
then press [SET].  
Using the FAVORITE Folder  
You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other  
special images from a file storage folder (page 137) to the  
FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 137). Images in  
the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal  
playback, so it helps to keep your personal image private  
as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are  
not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can  
always keep them on hand.  
• This displays the names  
of the files in built-in  
memory or on the loaded  
memory card.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to  
copy to the FAVORITE folder.  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Save”, and then  
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder  
press [SET].  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
• This copies the displayed file to the FAVORITE  
folder.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab,  
select “Favorites”, and  
then press [̈].  
6. After copying all of the files you want, use [̆]  
and [̄] to select “Cancel”, and then press  
[SET] to exit.  
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NOTES  
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder  
• Copying an image file with the above procedure  
creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the  
FAVORITE folder.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
• A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is  
automatically assigned a file name that is a serial  
number. Though the serial number starts from 0001  
and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of  
the range depends on built-in memory capacity.  
Remember that the maximum number of images that  
can be stored in built-in memory depends on the size  
of each image and other factors.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Show”, and then  
press [SET].  
• If the FAVORITE folder is empty, the message “No  
Favorites file!” appears.  
File Name  
4. Use [̈] (forward) and  
[̇] (back) to scroll  
through the files in the  
FAVORITE folder.  
5. After you are finished viewing files, press  
[MENU] twice to exit.  
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NOTE  
To delete a file from the FAVORITE  
folder  
• Holding down [̇] or [̈] scrolls images at high  
speed.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
IMPORTANT!  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and  
• Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the  
camera’s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder  
is created on a memory card when you use one. If  
you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE  
folder on your computer screen, you need to remove  
the memory card from the camera (if you are using  
one) before placing the camera onto the USB cradle  
to start data communication (pages 127, 137).  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Show”, and then  
press [SET].  
4. Press [̄] ( ).  
5. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to  
delete from the FAVORITE folder.  
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”, and then  
press [SET].  
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting  
anything, select “Cancel”.  
7. After deleting all of the files you want, use [̆]  
and [̄] to select “Cancel”, and then press  
[SET] to exit.  
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IMPORTANT!  
To delete all files from the FAVORITE  
folder  
• You cannot use the delete operations on page 93 to  
delete images from the FAVORITE folder.  
Performing the memory format operation (page 119),  
however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Show”, and then  
press [SET].  
4. Press [̄] ( ).  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “All File Delete”, and  
then press [SET].  
IMPORTANT!  
• You cannot use the delete operations on page 93 to  
delete images from the FAVORITE folder.  
Performing the memory format operation (page 119),  
however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.  
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Turning the Key Tone On and Off (EX-S20U)  
Configuring Sound Settings (EX-M20U)  
Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds  
when you press a key on and off.  
With the EX-M20U, you can configure separate sounds for  
startup, shutter release, and key operations.  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
To configure sound settings  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep”, and  
then press [̈].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and  
then press [̈].  
then press [SET].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select the sound  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Turn on the key tone  
Turn off the key tone  
On  
Off  
whose setting you  
want to configure, and  
then press [̈].  
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and  
To set the volume level  
then press [SET].  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Sound 1 through Sound 5  
Off  
Select a built-in sound  
Turn off the sound  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and  
then press [̈].  
NOTE  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Volume”.  
• The default sound setting for all operations is “Sound  
1”.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the volume setting  
you want, and then press [SET].  
• You can set the volume in the range of 0 (no sound)  
to 7 (loudest).  
NOTE  
• The initial default volume setting is 3.  
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IMPORTANT!  
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen  
• You can select any one of the following types of  
image as the startup image.  
— The camera’s built-in startup image  
— A snapshot you recorded with the camera  
— An audio snapshot you recorded with the camera  
(EX-M20U only)  
You can specify an image you recorded with the camera as  
the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the  
monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you turn  
on the camera.  
• The snapshot image that you select as the startup  
image is stored in a special memory location called  
“startup image memory”. Only one image can be  
stored in startup image memory at one time.  
Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything  
that is already stored in startup image memory.  
Because of this, if you want to return to a previous  
startup image, you need to have a separate copy of  
that image in the camera’s standard image memory.  
• The startup image is deleted by the format operation  
(page 119).  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Startup”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want  
to use as the startup image.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and  
then press [SET].  
• If you store an audio snapshot to startup image  
memory (EX-M20U only), the image’s audio is not  
played when the image is displayed at startup.  
To do this:  
Select this setting:  
Use the currently displayed image  
as the startup screen image  
On  
Off  
Disable the startup screen  
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3. Change the name of the file to one of the  
following.  
Configuring Power Down Image Settings  
With the Power Down Image feature, you can configure the  
camera so a specific image stored in camera image  
memory appears whenever you turn off power. You can  
specify a snapshot as the power down image.  
Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG  
• Input the following file name only (without file name  
extension) if your computer is configured to hide file  
name extensions.  
I To configure power down image settings  
File Name: ENDING  
• Your camera is now configured to display a power  
down image. The power down image will appear any  
time you press the power button to turn off the  
camera. The power down image appears regardless  
of whether or not your camera has a memory card  
loaded in it.  
1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to  
your computer (page 127).  
2. Move the image data that you want to use for  
the power down image to the top (root)  
directory of the camera’s built-in Flash  
memory.  
• The file name extension will not be displayed if your  
computer is configured to hide file name extensions.  
Example: CIMG0001  
• If your power down image is stored on a memory  
card, be sure to copy the image to built-in memory  
before removing the memory card from the camera.  
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IMPORTANT!  
I To cancel Power Down Image settings  
• Only a snapshot (JPEG) can be used as the power  
down image.  
1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to  
your computer (page 127).  
• Note that the Power Down Image feature works only  
with images recorded with this camera. The Power  
Down Image feature may not operate properly when  
another type of image is specified as the power down  
image.  
2. Change the name of the current power down  
image from ENDING.JPG to something else,  
or delete the current power down image from  
Flash memory.  
• Formatting the camera’s Flash memory deletes the  
power down image.  
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To do this for a newly saved file:  
Select this setting:  
Continue  
Specifying the File Name Serial Number  
Generation Method  
Use the following procedure to specify the method for  
Store the last file number used and  
increment it, regardless of whether  
files are deleted or whether the  
memory card is replaced with a new  
one  
generating the serial number used for file names (page 95).  
Find the highest file number in the  
current folder and increment it  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
Reset  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and  
then press [SET].  
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5. Press [DISP].  
Using the Alarm  
• You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want  
to configure the alarm without an image.  
You can configure up to three alarms that cause the  
camera to beep and display a specified image at the time  
you specify.  
6. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the scene you want  
to appear at the alarm time, and then press  
[SET].  
To set an alarm  
7. After all the settings are the way you want,  
press [SET].  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
• You can configure up to three alarms, named “Alarm  
1”, “Alarm 2”, and “Alarm 3”.  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Alarm”, and  
then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the alarm whose  
setting you want to configure, and then press  
[̈].  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the setting you want  
to change, and then use [̆] and [̄] to  
change the selected setting.  
• You can set an alarm time and configure the alarm to  
sound either once or at the same time everyday. You  
can also turn the alarm on or off.  
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Stopping the Alarm  
Setting the Clock  
When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned  
off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you  
stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm  
after it starts to sound, press any button. If the camera is  
on the USB cradle when an alarm sounds, you can stop it  
by pressing the USB cradle [USB] button or [PHOTO]  
button, or any camera button.  
Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time  
Zone, and to change its date and time settings.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Make sure you select your Home Time zone (the  
zone where you are currently located) before  
changing the time and date settings. Otherwise, the  
time and date setting will change automatically when  
you select another time zone.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Note that the alarm sounds only if the alarm time is  
reached when any one of the following conditions  
exists.  
— While the camera is turned on  
— While a USB data communication operation is in  
progress  
To select your Home Time zone  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
— While a Photo Stand operation is in progress  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,  
and then press [̈].  
• This displays the current World Time zone.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Home”, and then  
press [̈].  
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “City”, and then  
press [̈].  
To set the current time and date  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
5. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the  
geographical area that contains location you  
want to select as your Home Time zone, and  
then press [SET].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and  
then press [̈].  
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the city you want,  
3. Set the current date and the time.  
and then press [SET].  
To do this:  
Do this:  
7. After selecting the city you want, press [SET]  
to register its zone as your Home Time zone.  
Change the setting at the current  
cursor location  
Press [̆] or [̄].  
Move the cursor between settings Press [̇] or [̈].  
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-  
hour timekeeping  
Press [DISP].  
4. When all the settings are the way you want,  
press [SET] to register them and exit the  
setting screen.  
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Changing the Date Format  
Using World Time  
You can select from among three different formats for  
display of the date.  
You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone  
that is different from the home time zone when you go on a  
trip, etc. World Time can display the time in one of 162  
cities in 32 time zones.  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
To display the World Time screen  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”,  
and then press [̈].  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and  
then press [SET].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,  
Example: December 24, 2003  
and then press [̈].  
To display the date like this:  
03/12/24  
Select this format:  
YY/MM/DD  
• This displays the current World Time zone.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “World”.  
24/12/03  
DD/MM/YY  
12/24/03  
MM/DD/YY  
To do this:  
Select this:  
Home  
Display the time in your home time zone  
Display the time in a different time zone  
World  
4. Press [SET] to exit the setting screen.  
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6. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select the city you  
want, and then press  
[SET].  
To configure World Time settings  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
• This displays the current  
time in the city you  
select.  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,  
and then press [̈].  
• This displays the current World Time zone.  
7. When the setting is the way you want, press  
[SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “World”, and then  
press [̈].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “City”, and then  
press [̈].  
5. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and  
[̈] to select the  
geographical area you  
want, and then press  
[SET].  
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6. After the setting is the way you want, press  
[SET].  
To configure summer time (DST)  
settings  
• This displays the current time in accordance with  
your setting.  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
7. Press [SET] again to exit the setting screen.  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,  
and then press [̈].  
• This displays the current World Time Settings.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “World”, and then  
press [̈].  
• If you want to configure Home Time settings, select  
“Home” instead.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “DST”, and then  
press [̈].  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time  
(DST) setting you want.  
To do this:  
Select this:  
Advance the current time setting by  
one hour  
On  
Off  
Display the current time as-is  
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Changing the Display Language  
Formatting Built-in Memory  
You can use the following procedure to select one of ten  
languages as the display language.  
Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot  
be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need  
any of the data in memory before you format it.  
• Formatting built-in memory deletes all files, including  
files in the FAVORITE folder (page 103), protected  
files (page 96), and BESTSHOT user setups (page  
60).  
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”,  
and then press [̈].  
3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to change the  
• The startup screen image (page 109) is deleted by  
formatting memory.  
setting, and then press [SET].  
: Japanese  
English  
: English  
1. Check to make sure there is no memory card  
loaded in the camera.  
Français : French  
Deutsch : German  
Español : Spanish  
• If there is a memory card loaded in the camera,  
remove it (page 122).  
Italiano  
Português : Portuguese  
: Chinese (Complex)  
: Italian  
2. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press  
[MENU].  
: Chinese (Simplified)  
: Korean  
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3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and  
then press [̈].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Format”, and then  
press [SET].  
• To exit the format operation without formatting,  
select “Cancel”.  
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You can expand the storage  
IMPORTANT!  
capabilities of your camera by using  
a commercially available memory  
card (SD memory card or  
MultiMediaCard). You can also  
copy files from built-in flash  
• Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard  
with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed  
when any other type of card is used.  
• See the instructions that come with the memory card  
for information about how to use it.  
memory to a memory card and from  
a memory card to flash memory.  
• Certain types of cards can slow down processing  
speeds.  
• SD memory cards have a write protect switch, which  
you can use to protect against accidental deletion of  
image data. Note, however, if you write protect an  
SD memory card, you must remove write protection  
whenever you want to record to it, format it, or delete  
any of its files.  
• Normally, files are stored in built-in flash memory. When  
you insert a memory card, however, the camera  
automatically stores files to the card.  
• Note that you cannot save files to built-in memory while a  
memory card is installed in the camera.  
• Electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other  
phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or  
even lost. Always make sure that you always back  
up important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW,  
MO disc, computer hard disk, etc.)  
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USING A MEMORY CARD  
To remove a memory card from the  
camera  
Using a Memory Card  
IMPORTANT!  
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or  
removing a memory card.  
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it.  
Never try to force a memory card into the slot when  
you feel resistance.  
1. Press the memory card  
into the camera and then  
release it. This will cause  
the card to come part way  
out of the camera.  
2. Pull the memory card out  
of the slot.  
To insert a memory card into the camera  
1. Positioning the memory  
card so its back is facing  
in the same direction as  
the camera’s lens,  
carefully slide it into the  
card slot.  
Contacts  
Front  
Back  
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IMPORTANT!  
Formatting a Memory Card  
Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored  
on it.  
• Never insert any other object besides a memory card  
into the camera’s card slot. Doing so creates the risk  
of damage to the camera and card.  
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the  
card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove  
the battery, and contact your dealer or nearest  
CASIO authorized service center.  
• Never remove a card from the camera while the  
operation/flash charge lamp is flashing. Doing so can  
cause the file save operation to fail, and even  
damage the memory card.  
IMPORTANT!  
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card.  
Formatting a memory card on a computer and then  
using it in the camera can slow down data  
processing by the camera. In the case of an SD card,  
formatting on a computer can result in non-  
conformity with the SD format, causing problems with  
compatibility, operation, etc.  
• Note that data deleted by a memory card format  
operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure  
you do not need any of the data on the memory card  
before you format it.  
• Formatting a memory card that contains files deletes  
all the files, even those that are protected (page 96).  
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1. Load the memory card into the camera.  
Memory Card Precautions  
• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can  
restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we  
recommend that you always take along more than one  
memory card whenever using the camera far away from  
the home or office.  
• We recommend that you format a memory card before  
using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever  
the card you are using seems to be the cause of  
abnormal images.  
2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC  
mode or PLAY mode and press [MENU].  
3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and  
then press [̈].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Format”, and then  
press [SET].  
• Before starting a format operation, check to make sure  
that the battery is fully charged. Power interruption during  
the format operation can result in improper formatting,  
and even damage the memory card and make it  
unusable.  
• To exit the format operation without formatting,  
select “Cancel”.  
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To copy all the files in built-in memory to  
a memory card  
Copying Files  
Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in  
memory and a memory card.  
1. Load the memory card into the camera.  
IMPORTANT!  
2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY  
mode and press [MENU].  
• Only snapshot, audio snapshot (EX-M20U only), and  
voice recording files (EX-M20U only) recorded with  
this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be  
copied.  
• Copying an audio snapshot (EX-M20U only) copies  
both the image file and the audio file.  
3. Select the “PLAY” tab,  
select “Copy”, and  
then press [̈].  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Built-in  
Card”,  
and then press [SET].  
• This starts the copy operation and displays the  
message “Busy.... Please wait...”.  
• After the copy operation is complete, the monitor  
screen shows the last file in the folder.  
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NOTE  
To copy a file from a memory card to  
built-in memory  
• Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory  
whose name has the largest number.  
With this procedure you can copy one file at a time.  
1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure  
under “To copy all the files in built-in memory  
to a memory card”.  
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Card  
Built-in”,  
and then press [SET].  
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to  
copy.  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Copy”, and then  
press [SET].  
• This starts the copy operation and displays the  
message “Busy.... Please wait...”.  
• The file reappears on the monitor screen after the  
copy operation is complete.  
• Repeat steps 3 through 4 to copy other images, if  
you want.  
5. Press [MENU] to exit the copy operation.  
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VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER  
After using the USB cradle to establish a USB connection  
Using the Camera with a Windows  
between the camera and your computer, you can use your  
computer to view images in file memory and copy images  
to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In  
order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver  
located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the  
camera onto your computer.  
Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on  
whether you are using computer running under Windows  
(see below) or a Macintosh (see page 132).  
Computer  
The following are the general steps for viewing and copying  
files from a computer running under Windows. You can find  
details about each operation in the procedures that follow  
below. Note that you should also refer to the  
documentation that comes with your computer for other  
information about USB connections, etc.  
1. If you are running Windows 98, Me, or 2000, install  
the USB driver onto your computer.  
• You need to perform this step only once, the first  
time you connect to your computer.  
• If you are running Windows XP, you do not need to  
install the USB driver.  
2. Use the USB cradle to establish a connection between  
the camera and computer.  
3. View and copy the images you want.  
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IMPORTANT!  
3. Click [USB driver] and then [Install].  
• Do not try to establish a connection between the  
camera and computer before installing the USB  
driver onto the computer.  
• If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in  
memory to a computer, make sure there is no  
memory card loaded in the camera before you place  
it onto the USB cradle.  
• This starts installation.  
• The following steps show installation under the  
English version of Windows.  
4. On the screen that appears after installation  
is complete, select the “Yes, I want to restart  
my computer now.” check box and then click  
[Finish] to restart your computer.  
1. What you should do first depends on whether  
your computer is running under Windows 98/  
Me/2000 or Windows XP.  
5. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN  
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then  
plug it in to a household power outlet.  
I Windows 98/Me/2000 Users  
• Start from step 2 to install the USB driver.  
• Note that the example installation presented here  
uses Windows 98.  
I Windows XP Users  
• Installation of the USB driver is not required, so jump  
directly to step 6.  
2. Set the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM  
drive of your computer.  
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6. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled  
with the camera to the USB cradle and your  
computer’s USB port.  
7. After making sure the camera is turned off,  
place the camera onto the USB cradle.  
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it  
is turned on.  
USB cable  
Connector B  
(bundled)  
USB port  
M
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N
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Connector A  
D
IS  
P
[USB]  
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the  
USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable  
plugs are shaped for proper positioning.  
• Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as  
far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if  
connections are not correct.  
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8. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.  
9. On your computer, double-click “My  
Computer”.  
• This will cause the “Add New Hardware...” dialog box  
to appear on the computer screen as the computer  
automatically detects the camera’s file memory. After  
you install the USB driver, “Add New Hardware...”  
dialog box will no longer appear when you perform  
the above steps to establish a USB connection.  
10. Double-click “Removable Disk”.  
• Your computer sees the camera’s file memory as a  
removable disk.  
11. Double-click the “Dcim” folder.  
• Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode,  
which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light  
green (page 172).  
12. Double-click the folder that contains the  
image you want.  
• At this point, some operating systems will display a  
“Removable Disk” dialog box. If your operating  
system does, close the dialog box.  
13. Double-click the file that contains the image  
you want to view.  
• For information about file names, see “Memory  
Directory Structure” on page 137.  
14. To copy all the files in file memory to your  
computer’s hard disk, drag the “Dcim” folder  
from “Removable Disk” to the “My  
M
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D
IS  
P
Documents” folder on your computer.  
[USB] button  
[USB] lamp  
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IMPORTANT!  
USB Connection Precautions  
• Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or  
rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can  
cause problems with the image management data  
used by the camera, which may make it impossible  
to display images on the camera or it may cause a  
large error in the number of images value displayed  
by the camera. Always copy images to your  
computer memory before performing any edit, delete,  
move, or rename operation.  
• Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your  
computer for other important information about USB  
connections.  
• Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle to  
supply power to the camera.  
• USB data communication is performed regardless of the  
current setting of the camera’s mode selector.  
• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer  
screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to  
“burn in” on the screen.  
• Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera  
or USB cradle operation while data communication is in  
progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.  
15. Depending on the version of Windows you are  
running, use one of the following procedures  
to terminate the USB connection.  
I WindowsMe/98 Users  
• After pressing the USB cradle [USB] button and  
making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove  
the camera from the USB cradle.  
I Windows2000/XP Users  
• Click card services in the task tray on your computer  
screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the  
camera. After pressing the USB cradle [USB] button  
and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit,  
remove the camera from the USB cradle.  
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1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN  
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then  
plug it in to a household power outlet.  
Using the Camera with a Macintosh  
Computer  
The following are the general steps for viewing and copying  
files from a Macintosh.  
You can find details about each operation in the  
procedures that follow below. Note that you should also  
refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh  
for other information about USB connections, etc.  
IMPORTANT!  
•
This camera does not support operation with a  
computer running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X  
10.0. If you have a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or  
OS X (10.1, 10.2 or higher), use the standard USB  
driver that comes with your OS.  
1. Use the USB cradle to establish a connection between  
the camera and your Macintosh.  
2. View and copy the images you want.  
IMPORTANT!  
• If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in  
memory to a computer, make sure there is no  
memory card loaded in the camera before you place  
it onto the USB cradle.  
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2. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled  
with the camera to the USB cradle and your  
computer’s USB port.  
3. After making sure the camera is turned off,  
place the camera onto the USB cradle.  
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it  
is turned on.  
USB cable  
Connector B  
(bundled)  
USB port  
M
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Connector A  
D
IS  
P
[USB]  
[USB] button  
[USB] lamp  
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the  
USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable  
plugs are shaped for proper positioning.  
• Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as  
far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if  
connections are not correct.  
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4. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.  
8. To copy all the files in file memory to your  
Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder  
to the folder to which you want to copy it.  
• Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode,  
which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light  
green (page 172).  
IMPORTANT!  
• Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or  
rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can  
cause problems with the image management data  
used by the camera, which may make it impossible  
to display images on the camera or it may cause a  
large error in the number of images value displayed  
by the camera. Always copy images to your  
computer memory before performing any edit, delete,  
move, or rename operation.  
5. Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file  
memory as a drive.  
• The appearance of the drive icon depends on the  
Mac OS version you are using.  
• After installing the USB driver, your Macintosh will  
see the camera’s file memory as a drive whenever  
you establish a USB connection between them.  
6. Double-click the drive icon for the camera’s  
file memory, the “DCIM” folder, and then the  
folder that contains the image you want.  
9. To terminate the USB connection, drag the  
drive icon that represents the camera to  
Trash. After pressing the USB cradle [USB]  
button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is  
not lit, remove the camera from the USB  
cradle.  
7. Double-click the file that contains the image  
you want to view.  
• For information about file names, see “Memory  
Directory Structure” on page 137.  
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Operations You Can Perform from Your  
Computer  
The following are the operations you can perform while  
there is a USB connection between your camera and  
computer. See the referenced pages for more information  
about each operation.  
USB Connection Precautions  
• Be sure to read the documentation that comes with your  
computer for other important information about USB  
connections.  
• Be sure to connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle to  
supply power to the camera.  
• USB data communication is performed regardless of the  
current setting of the camera’s mode selector.  
• Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer  
screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to  
“burn in” on the screen.  
• Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera  
or USB cradle operation while data communication is in  
progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.  
• View images in album format  
.... See “Using the Album Feature” on page 140.  
• Print images in album format  
.... See “Using the Album Feature” on page 140.  
• Automatically transfer images to your computer and  
manage images  
.... See “Installing the Software from the CD-ROM” on  
page 147 for information about installing  
Photo Loader.  
• Retouch images  
.... See “Installing the Software from the CD-ROM” on  
page 147 for information about installing Photohands.  
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Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card  
Reader/Writer  
See the user documentation that comes with the SD  
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images  
to a Computer  
The procedures in this section describe how to transfer  
images from the camera to your computer using a memory  
card.  
memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.  
Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot  
Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.  
Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slot  
Use a commercially available PC card adapter (for an SD  
memory card/MMC). For full details, see the user  
documentation that comes with the PC card adapter and  
your computer.  
Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer  
and PC Card Adapter (for SD Memory Cards and  
MMCs)  
See the user documentation that comes with the PC card  
reader/writer and PC card adapter (for an SD memory card/  
MMC) for details about how to use them.  
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Memory Directory Structure  
Memory Data  
Images recorded with this camera and other data are  
stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File  
System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it  
easier to exchange image and other data between digital  
cameras and other devices.  
I Directory Structure  
<¥DCIM¥>  
(DCIM Folder)  
100CASIO  
CIMG0001.JPG  
(Storage folder)  
(Image file)  
CIMG0002.WAV  
CIMG0003.JPG  
CIMG0003.WAV  
(Audio file)*1  
(Audio snapshot image file)*1  
(Audio snapshot audio file)*1  
DCF Protocol  
DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) can exchange  
images with each other. DCF protocol defines camera  
format for image file data and the directory structure for file  
memory, so images can be viewed using another  
101CASIO  
102CASIO  
(Storage folder)  
(Storage folder)  
ALBUM  
(Album folder)  
(Album HTML file)  
INDEX.HTM  
manufacturer’s DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer.  
<¥FAVORITE¥>  
CIMG0001.JPG  
(FAVORITE folder)*2  
(Storage file)*2  
(Storage file)*2  
CIMG0002.JPG  
<¥MISC¥>  
(DPOF file folder)  
(DPOF file)  
AUTPRINT.MRK  
<¥SCENE¥>  
UEM20001.JPE*3  
(BESTSHOT folder)*2  
(User setup file)*2  
(User setup file)*2  
UEM20002.JPE*3  
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<¥AUDIO¥>  
(MP3 file folder)*1  
• Audio snapshot audio file (EX-M20U only)  
File that contains the audio part of an audio snapshot  
(File Name Extension: WAV).  
tttttttt.MP3  
LASTPLAY  
(MP3 file)*1  
(LASTPLAY file)*1  
• Album folder  
Folder that contains files used by the album function  
*1 These folders and files are for the EX-M20U only.  
*2 These folders are created in built-in memory only.  
*3 These file names are part of the EX-M20U file structure only.  
With the EX-S20U, files are named UES20001.JPE,  
UES20002.JPE, etc.  
• Album HTML file  
File used by the album function  
(File Name Extension: HTM)  
• FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only)  
Folder that contains Favorites image files  
(Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels)  
I Folder and File Contents  
• DCIM folder  
Folder that stores all of the digital camera files  
• DPOF file folder  
Folder that contains DPOF files  
• Storage folder  
Folder for storing files created by the digital camera  
• BESTSHOT folder (Built-in memory only)  
Folder that contains BESTSHOT user setup files.  
• Image file  
File that contains an image recorded with the digital  
camera (File Name Extension: JPG)  
• User setup files (Built-in memory only)  
Files that contain BESTSHOT user setups  
• Audio file (EX-M20U only)  
File that contains an audio recording (File Name  
Extension: WAV).  
• MP3 files folder (EX-M20U only)  
Folder that contains MP3 files.  
• LASTPLAY file (EX-M20U only)  
File that contains information about the last played MP3  
file.  
• Audio snapshot image file (EX-M20U only)  
File that contains the image part of an audio snapshot  
(File Name Extension: JPG).  
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Image Files Supported by the Camera  
• Image files recorded with the CASIO EX-S20U/EX-M20U  
Digital Camera  
Built-in Memory and Memory Card  
Precautions  
• Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top)  
folder of all the files in memory. When transferring  
memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other  
external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM  
folder as a set and always keep them together. You can  
change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer.  
Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track  
of multiple DCIM folders. However, if you even want to  
copy the folders back to the camera’s file memory, be  
sure you change the name of the DCIM folder back to  
“DCIM” first. The camera does not recognize any folder  
name other than DCIM.  
• DCF protocol image files  
Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When  
displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it  
may take a long time for the image to appear on the  
display.  
• We also strongly recommend that after transferring data  
from file memory to other external storage that you  
reformat the camera’s file memory and delete its contents  
before using it to store more files. Remember that  
formatting memory deletes all of its contents. Check to  
make sure that you no longer need any of the files in  
memory before you format it.  
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The album feature of the camera creates files that make it  
possible for you to view images on your computer in a  
photo album layout. You can also use the applications  
contained on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the  
camera to automate image transfer and to retouch images.  
• You can use the Web browser shown below to view or  
print the contents of an album.  
Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver 5.5 or later  
Using the Album Feature  
Creating an album  
The album feature creates an HTML photo album layout  
that displays your images. You can use the HTML layout to  
post your images on a Web page, or for printing the  
images.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab,  
select “Create Album”,  
and then press [̈].  
Album  
Sample layout  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Create”, and then  
press [SET].  
• This starts creation of the album, and causes the  
message “Busy.... Please wait...”. to appear on the  
monitor screen.  
Index  
Info  
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• The PLAY mode screen reappears after creation of  
the album is complete.  
Selecting an Album Layout  
You can select from among 10 different display layouts for  
an album.  
• Creating an album causes a file folder named  
“ALBUM”, which contains a file named “INDEX.HTM”  
plus other files to be created in camera memory or  
on the memory card.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”,  
IMPORTANT!  
and then press [̈].  
• Never open the battery cover or remove the memory  
card from the camera while an album is being  
created. Doing so not only runs the risk of certain  
album files being skipped, it can also result in image  
data and other data in memory being corrupted.  
• If memory becomes full while an album is being  
created, the message “Memory Full” appears on the  
monitor screen and album creation is terminated.  
• Album creation will not be performed properly if the  
battery goes dead while album creation is in  
progress.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Layout”.  
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the layout you want.  
• Changing the layout causes the layout sample on the  
right side of the screen to change.  
IMPORTANT!  
• The sample layout shows the arrangement of items  
and the background color. It does not show whether  
the layout uses a list view or detailed view, or the  
current Image Type setting.  
• You can also configure the camera to create albums  
automatically (page 143). However, performing the  
above procedure creates an album regardless of  
whether automatic album creation is turned on or off.  
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I Background Color  
Configuring Detailed Album Settings  
You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the  
album background using the procedure under “Configuring  
Detailed Album Settings”.  
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].  
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”,  
and then press [̈].  
I Album Type  
There are two album types: Normal and Index/Info.  
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Set Up”, and then  
press [̈].  
Normal Type : This type of album displays images in  
accordance with the currently selected  
layout.  
Index/Info Type : In addition to the normal album screen,  
this type of album also includes  
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to  
select the item whose  
setting you want to  
change, and then press  
[̈].  
thumbnails of images and detailed  
information about each image.  
• Details about each of the  
settings are provided in  
the following sections.  
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and  
then press [SET].  
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I Image Use  
I Auto Album Creation On/Off  
This setting lets you select from among three different  
image uses, as described below. Select the image use that  
best suits the way you plan to use the image.  
This setting controls whether an album is created  
automatically whenever you turn off the camera.  
To do this:  
Select this option:  
Turn on auto album creation On  
Turn off auto album creation Off  
Select this  
For this purpose:  
setting:  
Smaller images for album browsing, Website  
thumbnails, or archiving on a CD-R or other  
media, with the full-size image displayed  
when a thumbnail is clicked  
• When auto album creation is turned on, an album is  
created automatically in built-in memory or on the  
memory card whenever you turn off the camera.  
View  
• This setting can be used for browsing with  
the thumbnails. Clicking a thumbnail  
displays a larger version for viewing or  
printing.  
IMPORTANT!  
• When you turn off the camera while auto album  
creation is turned on, the monitor screen turns off,  
but the operation/flash charge lamp continues to  
flash for a few seconds to indicate that the album  
creation process is being performed. Never open the  
battery cover or remove the memory card while the  
operation/flash charge lamp is flashing green.  
Small image files only for album browsing, or  
uploading to a Website, etc.  
• This option displays only the small-file  
images (located in the camera’s “ALBUM”  
folder). Smaller files upload to the Internet  
faster.  
• You cannot enlarge images by clicking a  
thumbnail while this image is selected.  
WEB  
Print  
Printing (high resolution)  
• High-resolution images take longer to  
display on your computer screen.  
• You cannot enlarge images by clicking a  
thumbnail while this image is selected.  
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NOTE  
Viewing Album Files  
• Depending on the number of images in memory, it  
can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album  
creation when you turn off the camera. If you do not  
plan to use the album feature, we suggest that you  
keep auto album creation turned off, which shortens  
the amount of time the camera takes to power down  
completely.  
You can view and print album files using your computer’s  
Web browser application.  
1. Use your computer to access the data in built-  
in memory or on the memory card, or access  
a memory card with your computer (pages  
126, 136).  
2. Open the built-in memory “ALBUM” folder or  
the memory card “ALBUM” folder, which is  
located inside the folder named “DCIM”.  
Index/Info Album Type  
3. Use your computer’s  
Web browser to open  
the file named  
“INDEX.HTM”.  
• This displays a list of  
folders in built-in memory  
or on the memory card.  
Image  
File Name  
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