E
Digital Camera
EX-Z500
User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing this CASIO
product.
• Before using it, be sure to read the
precautions contained in this User’s Guide.
• Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for
future reference.
• For the most up-to-date information about
this product, visit the official EXILIM
Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
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Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26
Contents
REC Mode
26
28
30
PLAY Mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
2
INTRODUCTION
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 31
Power Requirements ................................................. 32
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................ 12
Loading the Rechargeable Battery
To charge the battery
To replace the battery
Power Supply Precautions
Turning the Camera On and Off
Configuring Power Saving Settings
32
33
38
39
42
44
18 QUICK START GUIDE
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 45
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 48
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 18
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 19
To record an image .................................................... 20
To view a recorded image .......................................... 21
To delete an image..................................................... 21
To configure display language and clock settings
49
51 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Recording an Image ................................................... 51
Aiming the Camera
Recording an Image
51
52
22 GETTING READY
Using Zoom ................................................................ 58
About This Manual ..................................................... 22
General Guide ............................................................ 23
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
58
60
Camera
23
25
Using the Flash .......................................................... 62
USB Cradle
Flash Unit Status
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Using Flash Assist
64
65
65
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Using the Self-timer ................................................... 67
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 70
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 71
Recording a Movie ..................................................... 95
Specifying Movie Image Quality
Recording a Movie
96
97
Recording Audio ......................................................... 99
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
Recording Your Voice
99
100
72 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Using the Histogram ................................................ 102
REC Mode Camera Settings ................................... 105
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 72
Using Auto Focus
Using the Macro Mode
Using Pan Focus
Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
Using Focus Lock
73
76
77
77
78
79
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈] Keys
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Turning Image Review On and Off
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
Selecting the Metering Mode
Using the Filter Function
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Specifying Color Saturation
106
107
107
108
110
111
112
113
113
114
114
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 80
Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 82
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually
83
Specifying Contrast
Resetting the Camera
Recording Consecutive Images
(Continuous Shutter Mode)........................................ 85
Using the BEST SHOT Mode .................................... 86
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup
88
89
90
Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement 91
Shooting with High Sensitivity ................................... 92
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 93
To use Business Shot
94
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115 PLAYBACK
140 DELETING FILES
Basic Playback Operation.........................................115
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 140
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 141
Playing an Audio Snapshot
116
Zooming the Display Image ......................................117
Resizing an Image ....................................................118
Cropping an Image....................................................119
Playing and Editing a Movie .................................... 121
142 FILE MANAGEMENT
Folders ..................................................................... 142
Memory Folders and Files
142
Playing a Movie
Editing a Movie
121
122
Protecting Files ........................................................ 143
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT)
To protect a single file
To protect all files in memory
143
144
126
Displaying the 9-image View ................................... 127
Displaying the Calendar Screen .............................. 128
Playing a Slideshow ................................................. 129
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 144
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
144
146
147
147
Using the Photo Stand Feature
132
Rotating the Display Image...................................... 133
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 134
To re-record audio
135
Playing Back a Voice Recording File ....................... 136
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen ........... 137
Selecting the Video Output System
138
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148 OTHER SETTINGS
159 USING A MEMORY CARD
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 148
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 160
To configure sound settings
148
148
To insert a memory card into the camera
To replace the memory card
Formatting a Memory Card
160
161
162
To set the confirmation tone volume level
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio
snapshot playback
149
Copying Files ........................................................... 163
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 149
memory card
164
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 150
To copy a specific file from a memory card to
built-in memory
164
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 151
To select your Home Time zone
To set the current time and date
Changing the Date Format
151
152
152
166 PRINTING IMAGES
DPOF........................................................................ 167
Using World Time ..................................................... 153
To configure print settings for a single image
To configure print settings for all images
168
169
To display the World Time screen
To configure World Time settings
153
153
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 170
Changing the Display Language ............................. 154
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen ..... 155
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 155
Date Printing
174
PRINT Image Matching III ............................................ 175
Exif Print ................................................................... 175
Configuring [
] (REC) and [
] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions........................................... 156
Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 157
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Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 203
176 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
About the bundled CD-ROM
Computer System Requirements
Managing Images on a Macintosh
Playing a Movie
203
204
205
206
206
207
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 176
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 184
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
To register as a camera user
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer.................................................................. 188
Memory Data ............................................................ 189
208 APPENDIX
DCF Protocol
189
190
191
Memory Folder Structure
Image Files Supported by the Camera
Menu Reference....................................................... 208
Indicator Lamp Reference ........................................211
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 214
193 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
If you have problems installing the USB driver...
Display Messages
219
220
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 193
About the bundled CD-ROM
Computer System Requirements
Managing Images on a PC
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot
Playing a Movie
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
User Registration
Exiting the Menu Application
193
195
196
199
201
202
202
202
Specifications ........................................................... 222
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IMPORTANT!
• Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• 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 due to the use or malfunction of the
EX-Z500.
• 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.
• 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.
• Note that the example screens and product
illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ
somewhat by the screens and configuration of the
actual camera.
•
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon
Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the
MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA).
• Adobe and Reader are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries.
• 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.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, Windows Media, and
DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
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I LCD Panel
Features
The LCD panel is a product of the latest LCD
manufacturing technology that provides a pixel yield of
99.99%. This means that less than 0.01% of the total pixels
are defective (they do not turn on or always remain turned
on).
• 5.0 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels for images of
outstanding resolution and detail.
• 2.7-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• 8.7MB built-in memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
I Copyright Restrictions
Except for the purposes of your own personal enjoyment,
unauthorized copying of snapshot files, movie files, and
audio 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.
• Bundled with a USB Cradle
The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the
camera’s battery (page 33), to view images on a TV
screen (page 137), and to transfer images to a computer
(page 176). A Photo Stand feature lets you view images
while the camera is on the cradle (page 132).
• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 156)
Press [
] (REC) or [
] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to use.
• AF assist light (page 65)
Improves auto focus accuracy when shooting under dim
lighting.
• 12X zoom (page 58)
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
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• Triple Self-timer (page 67)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
• Business Shot (page 93)
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes
when recording the image of a business card, document,
whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
• Quick Shutter (page 74)
When you press the shutter button all the way down
without pausing, the camera immediately records the
image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed.
This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you
wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
• Movie recording with audio (page 95)
VGA size, 30 fps, Motion JPEG format
• MOTION PRINT (page 126)
Capture frames from a movie and create still images that
are suitable for printing.
• Auto Focus Area Selection (page 75)
• Audio Snapshot mode (page 99)
Use this mode to record snapshots that also include
audio.
When “
Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the
camera takes simultaneous meter readings at nine
different points and automatically selects the best one.
• Voice Recording (page 100)
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
• BEST SHOT (page 86)
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful images
every time. New BEST SHOT sample scenes include
setups for High Sensitivity and Anti Shake.
• Real-time RGB histogram (page 102)
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.
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• Calendar screen (page 128)
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 167)
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 displays a full-month calendar on the
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first file recorded for
that date, which helps to make searching for a particular
file quicker and easier.
• PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT support (page
170)
• After Recording (page 134)
Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record
them.
Connect directly to a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT
compatible printer and you can print images without going
through a computer.
• Selectable Sound Settings (page 148)
You can configure different sounds to play whenever you
turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or
all the way, or perform a key operation.
• PRINT Image Matching III Compatible (page 175)
III
Images include PRINT Image Matching
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that
III
data (mode
supports PRINT Image Matching
reads this data and
• World Time (page 153)
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images
come out just the way you intended when you recorded
them.
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
• DCF Data Storage (page 189)
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion (page 159)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image compatibility between the digital
camera and printers.
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• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands
(pages 196, 199, 205)
Precautions
Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the
popular application that automatically loads images from
your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands,
and application that makes image retouching quick and
easy.
I General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the EX-Z500.
All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the
CASIO EX-Z500 Digital Camera.
• Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while
operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so
creates the risk 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.
• 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 risk 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 risk of fire and
electric shock. Never use the camera outdoors in the rain
or snow, at the seashore or beach, in the bathroom, etc.
• Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera,
immediately turn it off. Next, remove the camera’s battery
and/or unplug the AC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest CASIO
authorized service center. Using the camera under these
conditions creates the risk 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 risk 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 risk 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
area where its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk
of accident.
• Physical damage and malfunction of this camera can
cause the data stored in its memory to be deleted. Always
keep backup copies of data by transferring them to
personal computer memory.
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• Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor
from the camera, or unplug the AC adaptor from the wall
socket while an image is being recorded. Doing so will not
only make storage of the current image impossible, it can
also corrupt other image data already stored in file
memory.
I Test for proper operation before using the
camera!
Before using the camera to record important images, make
sure you first record a number of test images and check the
results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly
and operating properly.
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I Data Error Precautions
I 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.
— 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 lamp is still flashing green after you turn off
the camera
— In areas subject to direct sunlight
— 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
— Low battery power
— Other abnormal operations
Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 220). Follow the
instructions provided by the message to eliminate the
cause of the error.
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I Condensation
I Power Supply
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or
otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,
there is the possibility that condensation can form on the
exterior or on interior components. Condensation can
cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid
exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
• 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.
• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of
battery is not supported.
• This camera does not have a separate battery for the
clock. The date and time will reset whenever the camera
is not supplied power by the battery and/or the USB
cradle for about 30 hours. Be sure to reconfigure these
settings after power is interrupted (page 151).
I Lens
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• You may sometimes notice some distortion in certain
types of images, such as a slight bend in lines that should
be straight. This is due to the characteristics of lens, and
does not indicate malfunction of the camera.
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I Caring for your camera
• 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.
• Fingerprints, dirt, and other foreign matter on the flash
can interfere with proper operation of the camera. Avoid
touching the flash. If the flash becomes dirty, wipe it clean
with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
I Other
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.
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QUICK START GUIDE
First, charge the battery!
1. Load the battery into the camera
(page 32).
2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the
battery (page 33).
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where
you purchased the camera.
• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge.
1
1 Inlet Type
2
2
Stopper
[CHARGE] lamp
Charging: Lights red
1 Plug-in Type
Charging Complete: Lights green
3
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To configure display language and clock settings
• Be sure to configure the following settings
before using the camera to record images.
See page 48 for details.
1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the language you
1
want.
3. Press [SET] to register the language setting.
4. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the geographical area
you want, and then press [SET].
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the city you want, and then
press [SET].
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time (DST) setting
you want, and then press [SET].
DISP
[̆]
[̇]
[̄]
7. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the date format setting you
SET
[̈]
want, and then press [SET].
[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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To record an image
See page 52 for details.
Auto recording icon
1. Press [ ] (REC).
• This enters the REC (recording) mode.
2
2. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor
screen to compose the image, and then press
the shutter button half way.
3
1
• When the camera finishes its Auto Focus operation, the
focus frame will turn green and the operation lamp lights
green.
Focus frame
3. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter
button all the way down.
Operation lamp
Before using a commercially available memory
card, be sure to first format it using the camera’s
formatting procedure. For details about formatting
a memory card, see page 162.
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To view a recorded image
To delete an image
See page 115 for details.
See page 140 for details.
1
1
2, 3, 4, 5
2
1. Press [ ] (PLAY).
1. Press [ ] (PLAY).
2. Press [̄] ( ).
• This enters the PLAY (playback) mode.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through the
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want to
images.
delete.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.
• To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything,
select “Cancel”.
5. 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.
This term as used in this
manual:
Means this:
“digital noise”
Tiny flecks or “snow” in a
recorded image or on the
monitor screen, which makes
the image look grainy.
About This Manual
This section contains information about the conventions
used in this manual.
I Button Operations
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside
of brackets ([ ]).
I Terminology
The following table defines the terminology used in this
manual.
I On-screen Text
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation
marks (“ ”).
This term as used in this
Means this:
manual:
“camera”
The CASIO EX-Z500 Digital
Camera
I Supplementary Information
“file memory”
The location where the
camera is currently storing
images you record (page 53)
•
IMPORTANT!
indicates very important
information you need to know in order to use the camera
correctly.
NOTE
operating the camera.
“battery”
“charger”
The NP-40 Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery
•
indicates information that is useful when
The optionally available CASIO
BC-30L charger
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I File Memory
General Guide
The term “file memory” in this manual is a general term that
refers to the location where your camera is currently storing
the images you record. File memory can be any one of the
following three locations.
The following illustrations show the names of each
component, button, and switch on the camera.
Camera
• The camera’s built-in memory
• An SD memory card loaded in the camera
• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera
I Front
For more information about how the camera stores images,
see page 189.
2
3
4
5
1
1 Zoom controller
2 Shutter button
3 Power button
7
6
4 Microphone
5 AF assist light/
self-timer lamp
6 Lens
7 Flash
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I Back
I Bottom
G Stopper
8
9
0
H Memory card slot
I Battery compartment
J Battery cover
K Tripod screw hole
* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
L Connector
A
B
DISP
M Speaker
[̆]
[̇]
[̄]
G
SET
[̈]
C
F
[SET]
E
D
8 Operation lamp
9 [ ] (PLAY mode) button
0 [ ] (REC mode) button
A [BS] (BEST SHOT) button
B Strap ring
C [̆][̄][̇][̈]
D [SET] button
E [MENU] button
F Monitor Screen
M LK J I
H
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I Front
USB Cradle
Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB
cradle lets you perform the following tasks.
1 Camera connector
2 [USB] lamp
3 [USB] button
4 [PHOTO] button
5 [CHARGE] lamp
1
• Battery charging (page 33)
• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow
feature (page 131).
• TV connectability for viewing of images on a television
screen (page 137).
• Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 170)
• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 176)
5
4
3
2
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the USB cradle (CA-29) that comes with the
camera. Other USB cradles are not supported.
I Back
6 [DC IN 5.3V]
(AC adaptor connector)
7 [AV OUT]
(AV output port)
8 [ ] (USB port)
8
7
6
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Monitor Screen Contents
The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
• Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen
contents actually produced on the camera.
REC Mode
1 Flash mode indicator
(page 62)
5 Self-timer (page 67)
I Screen Indicators
•
appears momentarily
when you select auto focus,
and then disappears.
None 1-Image
1234567 8 9
Auto
Self-timer 10 sec
10s
3 White balance indicator
Flash Off
Self-timer 2 sec
Triple self-timer
2
s
(page 82)
Flash On
0
I
H
x3
Auto
Red-eye reduction
AWB
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
•
•
appears momentarily
when you select Auto as the
flash mode, and then
A
B
C
D
6 Recording types
G
Auto recording
BEST SHOT
Movie
disappears.
If the camera detects that
flash is required while auto
flash is selected, the flash on
indicator will appear when the
shutter button is pressed half
way.
Day White
Daylight
Voice Recording
F
E
Tungsten
Manual
7 Metering mode indicator
(page 111)
2 Focus mode indicator
(page 72)
Auto Focus
•
appears momentarily
AWB
Multi
when you select auto white
balance, and then
disappears.
Center Weighted
Spot
Macro
4 Continuous Shutter
Pan Focus
mode (page 85)
Infinity
None Single shot
Manual Focus
Continuous shutter
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8 • Snapshots: Image size
D Date and time
NOTE
(page 70)
(page 151)
• An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISO
sensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitor
screen value to turn amber.
• Changing the setting of any one of the following
functions will cause Icon Help text to appear on the
monitor screen.
9 • Snapshots: Memory capacity
E EV value (page 80)
(pages 54, 222)
• Movies:
Remaining recording time
(page 97)
F Battery capacity
(page 38)
0 • Snapshots: Image quality
(page 71)
G Histogram (page 102)
Flash mode, Focus mode, White balance, Self-timer,
Recording type, EV shift
F : Fine
N : Normal
E : Economy
H Anti Shake indicator
(page 91)
• Movies: Image quality
(page 96)
I Focus frame
(page 53)
HQ
NORMAL : Normal
LP : Long Play
: High Quality
•
•
Focusing complete: Green
Focusing failed: Red
A ISO sensitivity
(page 110)
B Aperture value (page 54)
C Shutter speed value
(page 54)
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PLAY Mode
K
12
3
4
F
E
5
6
7
8
9
L
D
C
B A 0
K Digital zoom indicator (page 60)
L Zoom indicator (page 60)
1 PLAY mode file type
Snapshot
3 Folder name/File name
(page 142)
Example : When a file named
CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a folder
named 100CASIO
Movie
•
•
Left side indicates optical zoom.
Right side indicates digital zoom.
Audio Snapshot
Voice Recording
100-0023
Folder name File name
2 Image protection
indicator (page 143)
4 • Snapshots: Image quality
(page 71)
F : Fine
N : Normal
E : Economy
• Movies: Recording time (page 97)
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5 • Snapshots: Image Size
A White balance indicator
IMPORTANT!
(page 70)
(page 82)
• Some information may not display properly if you
display an image that was recorded using a different
digital camera model.
• Movies: Image quality
(page 96)
Auto
AWB
HQ
NORMAL : Normal
LP : Long Play
: High Quality
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
6 ISO sensitivity (page 110)
Day White
Daylight
7 Aperture value
(page 54)
Tungsten
Manual
8 Shutter speed value
(page 54)
B Flash mode indicator
(page 62)
9 Date and time
(page 151)
Flash On
0 Metering mode indicator
Flash Off
(page 111)
Red-eye reduction
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
C Recording types
Auto recording
BEST SHOT
D Battery capacity
(page 38)
E Histogram (page 102)
F EV value (page 80)
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I PLAY Mode
Changing the Contents of the Monitor
Screen
Each press of [̆] (DISP) changes the contents of the
monitor screen as shown below.
I REC Mode
Indicators on
Histogram/Details on
Indicators on
Histogram on
Indicators off
Indicators off
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IMPORTANT!
Attaching the Strap
• Pressing [̆] (DISP) will not change monitor screen
contents during standby or recording of an audio
snapshot.
Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the
illustration.
• You can use [̆] (DISP) to turn off the monitor screen
only when voice recording in the REC mode. You
cannot turn off the monitor screen for any other
recording function.
Strap ring
• Pressing [̆] (DISP) in the Voice Recording REC
mode toggles the monitor screen on (“indicators on”)
and off. While a Voice Recording file is displayed in
the PLAY mode, pressing [̆] (DISP) toggles
between “indicators on” and “indicators off”.
• When playing back the content of a Voice Recording
file while “indicators off” is selected (Voice Recording
file icon only on the monitor screen), the monitor
screen will go black about two seconds after you
press [SET] to start playback. The Voice Recording
file icon (indicators off) will reappear after playback is
complete.
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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2. While pulling the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align
the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow
mark on the camera and slide the battery into
the camera.
Power Requirements
Your camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium ion
battery (NP-40).
Loading the Rechargeable Battery
Stopper
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow, and then swing it
open.
Arrow marks
Camera:
Battery:
NP-40
• Push the bottom of the battery, and make sure that
the stopper securely locks the battery in place.
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3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide
it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
To charge the battery
1. Connect the bundled AC adaptor to the [DC IN
5.3V] connector of the USB cradle, and then
plug it in to a household power outlet.
• Note the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the
area where you purchased the camera.
USB Cradle
[DC IN 5.3V]
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery to power this camera. Use of any other type
of battery is not supported.
AC Adaptor
The battery is not fully charged when you use the
camera for the first time after purchasing it. You need
to charge the battery before using the camera for the
first time.
AC power cord
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NOTE
NOTE
• The bundled AC adaptor is designed for operation
with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V
AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power
cord plug varies according to country or geographic
area. If you plan to use the AC adaptor in a
geographic area where the power receptacle shape
is different from that in your area, replace the AC
power cord with one of the other ones that comes
with the camera, or purchase a commercially
available AC power cord that is compatible with the
power outlets in that area.
• The AC adaptor is designed for operation on power
ranging from 100V AC to 240V AC. Note, however,
that the shape of the power cord plug varies
according to country or geographic area. It is up to
you to find out if the shape of the AC adaptor power
cord plug is compatible with local power outlets when
traveling abroad.
• Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter.
2. Turn off the camera.
• Never use the AC adaptor with a voltage converter.
3. With the camera
positioned with the
monitor screen
facing forward as
shown in the
illustration, place it
onto the USB cradle.
USB Cradle
AC Adaptor
• Do not place the camera
onto the USB cradle
while it is turned on.
[CHARGE] lamp
[DC IN 5.3V]
• The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn
red, indicating that charging has started. When
charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn
green.
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• It takes about 180 minutes to achieve a full charge.
Actual charging time depends on current battery
capacity and charging conditions.
• The [CHARGE] lamp may remain amber colored and
the charge operation may not start right away if you
try to charge immediately after using the camera
(which causes battery to become warm) or when it is
too hot or too cold where you are performing the
charge operation. If this happens, simply wait until
the battery reaches normal temperature. The
[CHARGE] lamp will turn red and charging will start
when the battery temperature returns to the
allowable charging temperature range.
• 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.
4. After charging is complete, remove the
camera from the USB cradle.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the USB cradle (CA-29) that comes with the
camera or the optionally available charger (BC-30L)
to charge the special NP-40 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-C30, 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 only operations that can be performed while the
camera is on the USB cradle are: battery charging,
Photo Stand, image output to a TV, and USB data
communication.
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IIf the camera does not work normally
I Battery Life Guidelines
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is
loaded. Perform the following steps.
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. 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.
Operation
Apporoximate Battery Life
500 shots (250 minutes)
Number of Shots (CIPA
Standard)*1 (Operating Time)
2. Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s
power cord is connected securely to the
power outlet and USB cradle.
Number of Shots, Continuous
Recording*2 (Operating Time)
1330 shots (270 minutes)
Continuous Snapshot Playback*3
Continuous Movie Recording*4
Continuous Voice Recording*5
470 minutes
220 minutes
460 minutes
• 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.
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Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1300mAh)
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
• The above values are based on a new battery starting
from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery
life.
• Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash,
zoom and auto focus, and how long you leave power
turned on.
*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor Screen: On
• Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto
every 30 seconds, during which two images are
recorded, one image with flash; power turned off and
back on every time 10 images are recorded.
ITips to Make the Battery Last Longer
• If you do not need the flash while recording, select
(flash off) for the flash mode. See page 62 for more
information.
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page
44) to protect against wasting battery power when you
forget to turn off the camera.
*2 Continuous Recording Conditions
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor screen: On
• Flash: Off
• Image recorded every 12 seconds, alternating full
wide-angle and full telephoto zoom
*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
*4 Approximate time for continuous movie recording,
without using zoom.
*5 Voice recording times are based on continuous
recording.
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ꢀ Low Battery Indicator
To replace the battery
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
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
battery indicator is
. Charge the battery immediately
whenever either of these indicators appears.
• This will cause the battery to come part way out of
the slot.
Battery Level
Indicator
High
Low
Stopper
3. Release the stopper and pull the battery from
the camera.
• Take care so you do not drop the battery.
4. Load a new battery into the camera (page 32).
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• Failure to observe any of the following precautions
while using the battery creates the risk of overheating,
fire, and explosion.
— Never use any other type of charger except the
optional charger specified for the battery.
— Never try to use the battery to power any device
other than this camera.
— Never use or leave the battery near open flame.
— Never place the battery in a microwave oven, throw
it into fire, or otherwise expose it to intense heat.
— Make sure the battery is oriented correctly when you
load it into the camera or attach it to the optional
charger.
— Never carry or store the battery together with items
that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,
etc.)
Power Supply Precautions
Note the following precautions when handling or using the
battery and the optional charger.
I Battery Handling Precautions
G SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before
using the battery for the first time.
NOTE
• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO
NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
• Use only the USB cradle (CA-29) that comes with the
camera or the optionally available charger (BC-30L)
to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery. Never use any other charging device.
— Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any
way, or expose it to strong impact.
— 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 any of the following conditions
while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately
remove it from the camera or charger, and keep it away
from open flame:
— Fluid leaking
— Emission of a strange odor
— Heat emission
— Battery discoloration
— Battery deformation
— Any other battery abnormality
• If the battery does not achieve full charge after the
normal charging time has passed, stop charging.
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 33 of this User’s Guide and the
instructions that come with the optional charger before
using or charging the battery.
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 to charge the battery.
Never use any other type of charger for charging.
• 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.
• 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.
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G BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
I USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
• Make sure you remove the battery from the camera
when you do not plan to use it for a long time. A battery
left in the camera discharges very small amounts of
power even when power is turned off, which can lead to
a dead battery or the need for longer charging before
the next use.
• Never use an electrical outlet whose voltage
is outside the rating marked on the AC
adaptor. Doing so can create the risk of fire or
electric shock. Use only the AC adaptor
bundled with 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 33 of this manual or the instructions that
come with the optional charger 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 risk of fire and
electric shock.
• Should the cord of the AC adaptor become
damaged (exposed internal wiring), contact
your dealer or nearest CASIO authorized
service center. A damaged AC adaptor cord
creates the risk of fire or electric shock.
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• Use the AC adaptor where it will not be
Turning the Camera On and Off
splashed with water. Water creates the risk of
fire and electric shock.
I To turn on the camera
• 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.
Press the power button, [
] (REC) or [
] (PLAY). The
Caution!
operation lamp will light green momentarily, and then
power will turn on. The mode the camera enters depends
on which button you pressed to turn it on.
• Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB
cradle before connecting or disconnecting the AC
adaptor.
To enter this mode at
Press this button to turn on the camera:
startup:
• 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.
REC
Power button or [
[ ] (PLAY)
] (REC)
PLAY
Power button
Operation lamp
• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC
adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.
ON/OFF
[
] (PLAY)
] (REC)
[
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NOTE
I To turn off the camera
• Pressing [
the REC mode, while pressing [
] (REC) to turn on the camera enters
] (PLAY) enters
Press the power button to turn off the camera.
the PLAY mode.
NOTE
• Pressing [
] (PLAY) while in the REC mode
• You can setup the camera so it does not turn on
switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about
10 seconds after switching modes.
when you press [
turn off when you press [
For details, see “Configuring [
] (REC) or [
] (PLAY), or to
] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY).
] (REC) and [
]
IMPORTANT!
(PLAY) Power On/Off Functions” on page 156.
• If camera power is turned off by the Auto Power Off
feature, press the power button, [
(PLAY) to turn it back on again.
• Pressing the power button or [
] (REC) or [
]
] (REC) to turn on
the camera also causes the lens to extend. Take
care to avoid any interference with the lens operation
or allowing anything to strike the lens when it is
extended.
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G See “Using the On-screen Menus” (page 45) for
information about how to use menus.
Configuring Power Saving Settings
You can configure the settings described below to
conserve battery power.
To configure this feature:
Sleep
Select this setting:
Sleep
Sleep
: Automatically turns off the monitor
screen if no operation is performed for a
specified amount of time in the REC
mode. Performing any button operation
causes the monitor screen to turn back
on.
Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently
selected setting, and then press [SET].
• Available Sleep settings are: “30 sec”, “1 min”, “2 min”,
and “Off”.
Auto Power Off : Turns off power if you do not perform
any operation for a specified amount of
time.
• Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and
“5 min”.
• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the
PLAY mode.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press [MENU].
• Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep
state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Set Up” tab.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the feature whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[̈].
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• The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled
in the following cases.
Using the On-screen Menus
Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen
that you can use to perform various operations. The menu
that appears depends on whether you are in the REC
mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example
menu procedure in the REC mode.
— When the camera is connected to a computer or
some other device through the USB cradle
— While a slideshow is in progress
— While playing back a voice recording file
— While a movie is being recorded
— While playing back a movie
Power button
1. Press the power
button or [ ] (REC).
• If you want to enter the
PLAY mode instead,
ON/OFF
press [
] (PLAY).
[
] [
]
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Selection cursor (indicates
the currently selected item)
G Menu Screen Operations
2. Press [MENU].
When you want to do this:
Move between tabs
Do this:
[MENU]
Tab
Press [̇] and [̈].
MENU BS
DISP
Move from the tab to the
settings
Press [̄].
[̆]
[̈]
Move from the settings to
the tab
Press [̆].
[̇]
SET
[̄]
Move between the settings
Press [̆] and [̄].
Display the options
available for a setting
Press [̈] or press [SET].
Press [̆] and [̄].
Select an option
[SET]
Settings
Apply the setting and exit
the menu screen
Press [SET].
Apply the setting and
return to tab selection
Press [̇].
Exit the menu screen
Press [MENU].
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3. Press [̇] or [̈] to select the tab you want,
and then press [SET] to move the selection
cursor from the tab to the settings.
6. Perform one of the following operations to
apply the setting you configured.
To do this:
Perform this key operation:
Press [SET].
Apply the setting and exit
the menu screen.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the feature
whose setting you
want to configure,
and then press [̈].
Apply the setting and
return to feature selection
in step 4.
Press [̇].
Apply the setting and
return to tab selection in
step 3.
1. Press [̇].
2. Use [̆] to move back up to
tab selection.
• Instead of pressing [̈],
you could also press
Example: To select the
[SET].
“Focus” item.
• See “Menu Reference” on page 208 for more
information about menus.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently
selected setting.
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• A built-in backup battery retains the date and time
settings of the camera for about 30 hours if the
camera is not supplied with power. Date and time
settings will be cleared when the backup battery
goes dead. The following are the conditions when
power is not being supplied to the camera.
— When the rechargeable battery is dead or
removed from the camera
Configuring Display Language and Clock
Settings
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the
camera to record images.
• Display language
• Home city
• Date Style
— When power is not being supplied to the camera
from the USB cradle while the rechargeable
battery is dead or removed from the camera
• The date and time setting screen will appear on the
monitor screen the next time you turn on the camera
after the date and time settings have been cleared. If
this happens, reconfigure the date and time settings.
• If you make a mistake when setting the language or
clock with the following procedure, you will need to
use the camera’s menu to individually change the
language (page 154) or clock (page 151) settings.
• You will not be able to edit time data stored with
images that are recorded while the camera’s time
setting is wrong.
• Date and time
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.
IMPORTANT!
• 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.
• Even if you configure date and time settings, the
date and time are not stamped into the images
themselves. Note, however, that you can specify
inclusion of the date inside of an image when printing
(page 174).
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3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and
[̈] to select the
To configure display language and clock
settings
geographical area
where you live, and
then press [SET].
1. Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or
[
] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and
[̈] to select the
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the name of the
city where you live,
and then press [SET].
language you want,
and then press [SET].
: Japanese
English
: English
Français : French
Deutsch : German
Español : Spanish
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
Italiano
Português : Portuguese
: Chinese (Complex)
: Italian
When you want to do this:
Select this setting:
Keep time using summer time
(Daylight Saving Time)
On
Off
: Chinese (Simplified)
: Korean
Keep time using standard time
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6. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the date format
setting you want, and
then press [SET].
7. Set the current date
and the time.
Example: December 24, 2005
To do this:
Do this:
Change the setting at the current
cursor location
To display the date like this:
05/12/24
Select this format:
Press [̆] and [̄].
Press [̇] and [̈].
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
Move the cursor between settings
24/12/05
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-
hour timekeeping
Press [BS].
12/24/05
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 and the strap do not block
the flash, microphone, AF assist light/self-timer lamp
or lens.
Recording an Image
Aiming the Camera
Flash
Microphone
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.
AF assist light/
self-timer lamp
• Horizontal
Hold the camera
still in both
hands, with your
arms firmly
Lens
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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• There is a speaker on the bottom of the camera. The
operation sound and other sounds can become
difficult to hear if you cover the speaker with your
hand while holding it.
Recording an Image
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 159).
After purchasing a memory card, be sure to load it into
the camera and format it before trying to use it (page
162).
Speaker
NOTE
• Moving the camera as you press the shutter button
or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed
(when you press the shutter button half way) can
cause blurring of the image. Press the shutter button
carefully, taking care to avoid camera movement.
This is especially important when available lighting is
low, which slows down the shutter speed.
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Auto recording icon
1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn
on the camera.
2. Compose the image
on the monitor screen
so the main subject is
within the focus
Power button
[
]
frame.
• The focusing range of
the camera depends on
focus mode you are
using (page 72).
ON/OFF
Focus frame
• This causes the image and the auto recording icon
) to appear on the monitor screen, and then
enters the currently selected recording mode. If the
auto recording icon ( ) is not displayed, use the
(
procedure on page 86 to select the “Auto” scene.
This should cause the auto recording icon to appear.
• If the camera is in the PLAY mode when it turns on,
the message “There are no files.” will appear if you
do not have any images stored in memory yet. In
addition, the
display. If this happens, press [
the currently selected recording mode.
icon will be visible at the top of the
] (REC) to enter
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G Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation
3. Press the shutter button half
way to focus the image.
When you see this:
It means this:
• When you press the shutter
button half way, the camera’s
Auto Focus feature automatically
focuses the image, and displays
the shutter speed value, the
aperture value, and the ISO
sensitivity.
Green focus frame
Green operation lamp
The image is in focus.
Red focus frame
Flashing green operation lamp
The image is not in focus.
Shutter button
Operation lamp
• The monitor screen uses various indicators and
icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
• You can tell whether
the image is focused
by observing the
focus frame and the
operation lamp.
Continuous
Shutter mode
Self-timer
Recording types
Metering mode indicator
White balance
Focus mode
Memory capacity
(Snapshots)
Flash
mode
Image quality
(Snapshots)
Image size
(Snapshots)
Date and time
EV shift
ISO sensitivity
Aperture value*1
Shutter speed value*2
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*1 The size of the opening (aperture) that allows light
passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A larger
aperture value indicates a smaller opening for light to
pass through. The camera adjusts this setting
automatically.
*2 The amount of time the shutter remains open, allowing
light passing through the lens to reach the CCD. A
larger shutter speed value indicates that the shutter
remains open longer, which means more light reaches
the CCD. The camera adjusts this setting automatically.
IMPORTANT!
• When the “REC” tab’s “Quick Shutter” setting is
turned on (page 74), the camera immediately records
the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be
performed when you press the shutter release all the
way down without pausing. This helps to ensure that
you are able to capture exactly the moment you
want.
AF assist light/
self-timer lamp
I About AF Assist Light
The AF assist light/self-timer
4. After making sure that the
image is focused properly,
press the shutter button the
rest of the way down to
record.
lamp operates automatically
to assist the Auto Focus
operation whenever you are
shooting where lighting is dim.
Shutter button
• The number of images you can
record depends on the image
size and the image quality setting
you are using
(pages 70, 71, 222).
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You can turn the AF assist light on or off. It is
recommended that you turn off the AF assist light when
recording images of nearby people, etc.
I Recording Precautions
• Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto
the USB cradle while the operation lamp is flashing
green. Doing so not only causes the current image to be
lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file
memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.
• Never remove the memory card while an image is being
recorded to the memory card.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
• 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 110), the camera automatically adjusts its
sensitivity in accordance with the brightness of the
subject. This can cause some digital noise (graininess) to
appear in images of relatively dark subjects.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “AF Assist Light”,
and then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Turn on the AF assist light
Turn off the AF assist light
On
Off
IMPORTANT!
• Do not look directly at the AF assist light/self-timer
lamp or point it directly at the subject’s eyes.
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• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected
for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 110), the camera
increases sensitivity and uses a faster shutter speed.
Because of this, you need to guard against camera
I About Auto Focus
• Proper focus may be difficult or even impossible when
shooting the following types of subjects.
— Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast
— Strongly backlit subjects
movement if you have flash turned off
(page 62).
• Bright light shining on the lens can cause images to
appear “washed out”. This tends to happen when
recording images outdoors in bright sunlight. To protect
against this, use your free hand to shade the lens from
the light.
— Very shiny objects
— Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns
— Multiple subjects that are varying distances from the
camera
— Subjects in poorly lit areas
— Moving subjects
— Subjects outside the shooting range of the camera
• Note that a green operation lamp and focus frame do not
necessarily guarantee that the resulting image will be in
focus.
• If Auto Focus does not produce the results you want for
some reason, try using focus lock (page 79) or manual
focus (page 78).
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I About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
Using Zoom
• The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC
mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The
actual image is recorded in accordance with the image
quality setting currently selected on your camera. The
image saved in file memory has much better resolution
and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
• Certain levels of subject brightness can cause the
response of the REC mode monitor screen to slow down,
which causes some digital noise (graininess) in the
monitor screen image.
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical
zoom and digital zoom. Normally, the camera automatically
switches over to digital zoom after you reach the maximum
limit for optical zoom. You can, however, configure the
camera to disable digital zoom, if you want.
Optical Zoom
The optical zoom range is 1X to 3X.
• Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical
band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a
CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does
not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical
smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a
snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie (page
95).
Zoom controller
1. In the REC mode, move
the zoom controller left or
right to zoom.
• Moving the zoom controller
ON/OFF
as far as it goes in either
direction will zoom at high
speed.
Move the zoom
To do this:
controller in this
direction:
Zoom out for a wider view
(main subject becomes smaller)
(Wide Angle)
(Telephoto)
Zoom in for a closer view (main
subject becomes larger)
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NOTE
• The optical zoom factor also affects the lens
aperture.
• Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against
hand movement when using the telephoto setting
(zoom in).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
while recording with the Auto Focus mode, Macro
mode or manual focus, a value will appear on the
monitor screen to tell you the focusing range (pages
74, 76, 79).
Zoom out
Zoom in
2. Compose the image, and then press the
shutter button.
• Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording.
Digital zoom only is available. Make sure you select
the optical zoom setting you want to use before you
press the shutter button to start movie recording
(page 95).
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I To record an image using digital zoom
Digital Zoom
Digital zoom digitally enlarges the part of the image at the
center of the image screen. The range of digital zoom is 3X
to 12X (in combination with optical zoom).
Digital zoom indicator
1. In the REC mode,
hold the zoom
controller towards
(telephoto) side.
IMPORTANT!
• This causes the zoom
indicator to appear on
the display.
• When you perform a digital zoom operation, the
camera manipulates the image data to enlarge the
center of the image. Unlike optical zoom, an image
enlarged with digital zoom appears coarser than the
original.
Zoom indicator
2. When the zoom pointer reaches the optical/
digital zoom switch over point, it will stop.
Digital
Zoom range
Optical Zoom range
1X
3X
12X
Zoom pointer
Optical/digital zoom switch over point
• The above shows what the zoom indicator looks like
when digital zoom is turned on (page 61). The digital
zoom range is not displayed when digital zoom is
turned off.
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3. Release the zoom controller momentarily, and
I To turn digital zoom on and off
then slide it towards
(telephoto) side again
to move the zoom pointer into the digital
zoom range.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
• The zoom pointer will also stop when you move the
pointer back to the switch over point to re-enter the
optical zoom range. Release the zoom controller and
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Digital Zoom”, and
then press [̈].
then slide it towards
(wide angle) side again to
move into the optical zoom range.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
4. Compose the image, and then press the
shutter button.
To do this:
Select this setting:
Turn on digital zoom
Turn off digital zoom
On
Off
• Only the optical zoom range is displayed in the zoom
indicator when digital zoom is turned off.
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To do this:
Select this setting:
Using the Flash
Have the flash fire automatically when
required (Auto Flash)*
Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you
want to use.
• The approximate effective range of the flash is shown
below.
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)
In this case, the flash fires automatically
when required
Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
Approximately 0.4 to 2.4 meters
(1.3´ to 7.9´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
Approximately 0.4 to 1.3 meters
(1.3´ to 5.6´) (ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
* Depends on zoom factor.
*
appears momentarily when you select Auto as
the flash mode, and then disappears.
1. In the REC mode, press [̄] (
).
2. Press the shutter button to record the image.
• Each press of [̄] (
) cycles through the flash
mode settings described below on the monitor
screen.
Flash mode indicator
MENU BS
DISP
SET
[̄] (
)
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IMPORTANT!
I Flash On
• The flash unit of this camera fires a number of times
when you record an image. The initial flashes are
pre-flashes, which the camera uses to obtain
information that it uses for exposure settings. The
final flash is for recording. Make sure that you keep
the camera still until the shutter releases.
Select
(Flash On) as the flash mode when backlighting
causes your subject to appear dark, even though there is
enough light to keep the flash from firing automatically.
This will cause the flash to fire and illuminate your subject
whenever you press the shutter button (daylight synchro
flash).
• Using the flash while “Auto” is selected for the ISO
Sensitivity setting increases sensitivity, which can
cause large amounts of digital noise to appear in the
image. You can reduce digital noise by using a lower
ISO Sensitivity setting. Note, however, that this also
has the effect of shortening the flash range (the
range that is covered by the light from the flash)
(page 110).
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 happens because the light from the flash
reflects off of the retina of the eye.
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IMPORTANT!
Flash Unit Status
You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing
the shutter button half way and checking the monitor
screen and operation lamp.
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 during
the pre-flash. Before pressing the shutter button, call
out to the subjects so they all look at the camera
while the pre-flash operation is performed.
• Red-eye reduction may not work very well if the
subjects are located far away from the camera.
Operation lamp*
The
indicator is also shown
on the monitor screen when the
flash unit is ready to fire.
* Operation lamp
When the operation
lamp is this:
It means this:
Flashing amber
Flash unit is charging
Lit or flashing green *1
Flash unit is ready to fire
*1 Flashes green when the image is not focused while
using the Auto Focus mode or Macro mode.
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Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Using Flash Assist
Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity
setting.
Recording a subject that is outside the flash range can
cause the subject to appear dark in the resulting image,
because not enough of the flash reaches the subject. When
this happens, you can use flash assist to correct the
brightness of the recorded subject, so it appears as if the
flash illumination was sufficient.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Quality” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Flash Intensity”,
and then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To make flash intensity:
Stronger
Select this setting:
Flash assist used
Flash assist not used
+2
+1
0
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Normal
–1
–2
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Quality” tab.
Weaker
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Flash Assist”, and
then press [̈].
IMPORTANT!
• Flash intensity may not change if the subject is too
far or too close to the camera.
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Flash
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Auto”, and then
I Flash Precautions
press [SET].
• Take care that your fingers
do not block the flash when
you hold the camera.
• Selecting “Off” disables flash assist.
Covering the flash with your
finger can greatly reduce its
effectiveness.
IMPORTANT!
• Flash assist may not produce the desired result for
some types of subjects.
• Flash assist may have little effect on your image if
you changed any of the following settings when you
recorded it.
— Flash intensity (page 65)
— Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 80)
— ISO sensitivity (page 110)
— Contrast (page 114)
• Using flash assist can cause an increase of digital
noise in recorded images.
• You may not be able to achieve the desired results using
the flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
• The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long
as 5 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The
actual time required depends on the battery level,
temperature, and other conditions.
• The flash does not fire during movie recording.
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when camera
battery power is low. If this happens, the flash will not fire
properly and you will not be able to obtain the desired
exposure. Be sure to charge the camera’s battery as soon
as possible when power goes low.
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• When the flash is turned off (
), mount the camera on a
Using the Self-timer
tripod to record images in an area where available lighting
is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the
flash can cause digital noise, which makes images
appear coarse.
The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10-
second delay of the shutter release after you press the
shutter button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform
three consecutive self-timer operations to record three
images.
• When red-eye reduction (
) is selected, flash intensity
is adjusted automatically in accordance with the
exposure. The flash may not fire at all when the subject is
brightly lit.
• Using flash in combination with another light source
(daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal
image colors.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Self-timer”, and
then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the self-timer type
you want to use, and then press [SET].
• Selecting “Off” in step 4 disables the self-timer.
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1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown
and then records the first image.
To do this:
Select this setting:
10 sec
Specify a 10-second self-timer
Specify a 2-second self-timer
Specify Triple Self-timer
Disable the self-timer
10
s
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.
2 sec
X3
2
s
x3
Off
3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec”
appears on the monitor screen, and another
image is recorded one second later.
• This causes an
indicator identifying the
selected self-timer type
to appear on the
4. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated once more to record
the third image.
monitor screen.
• With the Triple Self-timer,
the camera records a
series of three images in
the sequence described
below.
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AF assist light/
self-timer lamp
NOTE
5. Press the shutter
button to record the
image.
• 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.
• The following functions are not available for use in
combination with the Triple Self-timer.
• When you press the
shutter button, the AF
assist light/self-timer
lamp flashes and the
shutter releases after the
self-timer reaches the
end of its countdown
(about 10 seconds or two
seconds).
Business Shot, movie recording functions
• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown
by pressing the shutter button while the AF assist
light/self-timer lamp is flashing.
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Image Size
Print Size
Specifying Image Size
×
5M*
2560 1920 A3 Print
Larger
“Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the
number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of
the many tiny dots that make up the image. More pixels
provide finer detail when an image is printed, but a higher
pixel count also causes the image’s file size to be larger.
You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater
detail or smaller file size.
×
5M
(3:2) (3:2)
2560 1712 A3 Print (3:2 horizontal-to-
vertical ratio)
2304 1728 A4 Print
×
4M
3M
2M
×
2048 1536 A4 Print
×
1600 × 1200 3.5˝ 5˝ Print
E-mail (optimum size when
attaching image to e-mail)
×
VGA 640 480
Smaller
• Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For
information about movie image size, see page 96.
* “M” stands for “Mega.”
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
• The above print sizes are all approximate values when
printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a
larger setting when you want to print at a higher
resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print.
• Selecting the “2560 × 1712 (3:2)” image size records
images with a 3:2 (horizontal:vertical) aspect ratio, which
is optimal for printing on photographic paper with an
aspect ratio of 3:2.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Quality” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Size”, and then
press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• When selecting the image size, the image size value
(pixels) will alternate on the display with a
corresponding print size. The print size indicates the
optimum paper size when you print an image that is
the image size you select.
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To get this:
Select this setting:
Fine
Specifying Image Quality
High image quality, large file
size
Higher
Quality
Compressing an image before storage can cause a
deterioration of its quality. The more an image is
compressed, the greater the loss of quality. The image
quality setting specifies the compression ratio to be used
when an image is stored in memory. You can select an
image quality setting to suit your needs for higher quality or
smaller file size.
Normal image quality and
normal file size
Normal
Low image quality, small file
size
Lower
Quality
Economy
IMPORTANT!
• Note that this setting is valid for snapshots only. For
information about movie image quality, see page 96.
• Actual file size depends on the type of image you
record. This means that the remaining image
capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be
exactly accurate (pages 27, 222).
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Quality” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “
then press [̈].
Quality”, and
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Focus mode indicator
• The exposure compensation
value is displayed on the
monitor screen.
Selecting the Focus Mode
You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto
Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual Focus.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [̈].
IMPORTANT!
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• You can use the key customization feature (page
106) to switch the focus mode whenever you press
[̇] or [̈] while recording a snapshot or movie.
To do this:
Select this setting:
(Auto Focus)
Adjusts focus automatically
• Auto Focus cannot be selected
during movie recording.
Close-up recording
• During movie recording, Macro
mode uses fixed focus that is
optimized for macro recording.
Macro (Close-up)
(Pan Focus)
Focus adjusted on a certain
subject distance
Infinity recording
(Infinity)
Manual focus recording
(Manual Focus)
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Operation lamp
Using Auto Focus
As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image
automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when
you press the shutter button down half way. The following
is the Auto Focus range.
Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
Focus frame
When you see this:
It means this:
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Green focus frame
Green operation lamp
The image is focused.
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [̈].
Red focus frame
Flashing green operation lamp
The image is not
focused.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “ ”.
5. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to
record the image.
4. Compose the image so the main subject is
within the focus frame, and then press the
shutter button half way.
• You can tell whether the image is focused by
observing the focus frame and the operation lamp.
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NOTE
I Quick Shutter
• When proper focusing is not possible because the
subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the
camera automatically switches to the Macro mode
range (page 76).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 58) while recording with Auto Focus, a value
will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to
tell you the focusing range.
When Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera immediately
records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be
performed when you press the shutter release all the way
down. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while
you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Example: AF ȚȚcm - ∞
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Quick Shutter”,
and then press [̈].
* ȚȚ will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
• Auto Focus cannot be selected during movie
recording.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Turn on Quick Shutter
Turn off Quick Shutter
On
Off
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I Specifying the Auto Focus Area
For this type of Auto Focus area:
Select this:
Spot
Very limited range in the center of the
screen
• This setting works well with focus lock
(page 79).
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto
Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro
mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame
changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you
select.
Automatic selection of the focus area where
the subject closest to the camera is located
• With this setting, a wide focus frame,
which contains nine focus points, appears
on the monitor screen first. When you
press the shutter button half way, the
camera automatically selects the focus
point where the subject closest to the
camera is located, and a focus frame
appears at that point.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Multi
2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then
press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the Auto Focus area
• This setting works well for group photos.
you want, and then press [SET].
•
Spot
•
Multi
Focus frame
Focus frame
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NOTE
Using the Macro Mode
• When the Macro mode cannot focus properly
because the subject is too far away, the camera
automatically switches to the Auto Focus range
(page 73).
Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up
subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range
in the Macro mode.
Range: 17cm to 50cm (6.7˝ to 19.7˝)
• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 58) while recording with the Macro mode, a
value will appear on the monitor screen as shown
below to tell you the focusing range.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Example: ȚȚcm - ȚȚcm
* ȚȚ will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [̈].
IMPORTANT!
• Use of the flash along with the Macro mode can
cause the light of the flash to become blocked, which
can produce unwanted lens shadows in your image.
• During movie recording, Macro mode uses fixed
focus that is optimized for macro recording.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “
Macro”.
4. Press the shutter button to record the image.
• The focus and image recording operations are
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
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Using Pan Focus
Using the Infinity Mode
Pan Focus comes in handy when recording under
conditions where Auto Focus is difficult for some reason, or
in cases where Auto Focus operation noise is too
noticeable in the movie audio.
The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode
when recording scenery and other faraway images.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [̈].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “ ”.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “ ”.
4. Press the shutter button to record the image.
4. Press the shutter button to record the image.
NOTE
• If you press the shutter button half way, the focus
distance will appear on the monitor screen.
Example: ȚȚm - ȚȚm
* ȚȚ will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
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4. Press [SET].
Using Manual Focus
With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of
an image manually. The following shows focus range in the
Manual Focus mode.
5. While watching the
image on the monitor
screen, use [̇] and
[̈] to focus.
Optical Zoom Factor
Approximate Focus Range
17cm (6.7˝) to infinity (∞)
40cm (15.7˝) to infinity (∞)
1X
3X
• Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.
Manual focus position
Do this:
To do this:
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Focus in on the subject
Focus out on the subject
Press [̇].
Press [̈].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Focus”, and
then press [̈].
• Pressing [̇] or [̈] causes the area inside of the
boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor
screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal
image will reappear a short while later.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “ ”.
• At this point, a
boundary also appears
on the display,
6. Press the shutter button to record the image.
indicating the part of the
image that will be used
for manual focus.
Boundary
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NOTE
Using Focus Lock
Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject
that is not located within the focus frame when you record
an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 58) while recording with manual focus, a value
will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to
tell you the focusing range.
Example: MF ȚȚcm - ∞
* ȚȚ will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.
and the Macro mode (
).
Main subject
1. Using the monitor
screen, compose the
image so the main
subject is within the
focus frame, and then
press the shutter
button half way.
• This locks the focus on
the subject that is
currently within the
focus frame.
Focus frame
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2. Keeping the shutter
button pressed half
way down, re-
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
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.
compose the image
as you like.
EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Steps: 1/3EV
Main subject
3. When the image is composed the way you
want, press the shutter button the rest of the
way to record it.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
• The focus and image recording operations are
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
2. Select the “Quality”
tab, select “EV Shift”,
and then press [̈].
NOTE
• Locking the focus also locks the exposure.
Exposure compensation
value
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• To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes
0.0.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to
change the exposure
compensation value,
and then press [SET].
4. Press the shutter button to record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• Pressing [SET] registers
the displayed value.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright
conditions, you may not be able to obtain satisfactory
results even after performing exposure
compensation.
EV value
[̆] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best
used for light-colored subjects and backlight
subjects.
NOTE
• Performing an EV shift operation while using multi-
pattern metering (page 111) will cause 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 106) to
configure the camera to perform exposure
compensation whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in
the REC mode. This comes in handy when adjusting
exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen
histogram (page 102).
[̄] : Decreases the EV value. A lower EV value is best
for dark-color subjects and for shooting outdoors
on a clear day.
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3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
Adjusting White Balance
want, and then press [SET].
The wavelengths of the light produced by various light
sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a
subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make
adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so
the colors of an image appear more natural.
When shooting under these conditions: Select this setting:
Normal conditions
Auto
Outdoor daylight on a clear day
Outdoor daylight on an overcast or
rainy day, in the shade of a tree, etc.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
In the shade of a building or any other
area where the color temperature is
high
2. Select the “Quality”
tab, select “White
Balance”, and then
press [̈].
Under white or daylight white
fluorescent light
(suppresses color fogging)
N
D
Under daylight fluorescent light
(suppresses color fogging)
Under incandescent lighting
Difficult lighting that requires manual
control (See “Configuring the White
Balance Setting Manually” (page 83).)
Manual
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NOTE
Configuring the White Balance Setting
Manually
Certain complex light sources or other environmental
conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results
when “Auto” or one of the fixed light source settings is
selected for white balance. Manual white balance lets you
configure the camera for a particular light source and other
conditions.
Note that you must perform manual white balance under
the same conditions you will be shooting under. Have a
sheet of white paper on hand before starting the following
procedure.
• When “Auto” is selected for the white balance
setting, the camera automatically determines the
white point of the subject. Certain subject colors and
light source conditions can cause problems when the
camera tries to determine the white point, which
makes proper white balance adjustment impossible.
When this happens, use daylight, cloudy, or one of
the other fixed white balance settings to specify the
type of lighting available.
• You can use the key customization feature (page
106) to configure the camera so the white balance
setting changes whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while
in the REC mode.
• If you have key customization configured to control
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
white balance, select “
Auto WB” to change the
AWB
white balance mode to auto.
2. Select a “Quality” tab, select “White
Balance”, and then press [̈].
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• This starts the white balance adjustment procedure.
The message “Complete” appears on the monitor
screen after white balance adjustment is complete.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “Manual”.
• This causes the object
you last used to adjust
manual white balance to
appear on the monitor
screen. If you want to use
the same settings you
configured during a
5. Press [SET].
• This registers the white balance settings and returns
to the currently selected recording mode.
NOTE
previous manual white
balance setting
operation, skip step 4
and perform step 5.
• After you adjust white balance manually, the setting
remains in effect until you change it or until you turn
off the camera.
4. Point the camera at a white paper or similar
object under the lighting conditions for which
you want to set the white balance, and then
press the shutter button.
White paper
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IMPORTANT!
Recording Consecutive Images
(Continuous Shutter Mode)
You can configure the camera to record only a single
snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to
keep recording as long as the shutter button remains
depressed (and there is enough memory available to store
the images).
• The speed of continuous shutter recording depends
on the type of memory card loaded in the camera.
When recording to built-in memory, continuous
shutter recording is relatively slow.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Continuous”,
and then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “On”, and then
press [SET].
• This causes “
” to appear on the monitor screen.
• With “Off”, the snapshots are recorded one at a time.
4. Press the shutter button to record.
• Recording continues as long as you keep the shutter
button depressed. Release the shutter button to stop
recording.
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1. In the REC mode,
press [BS] (BEST
SHOT).
Using the BEST SHOT Mode
Selecting one of the BEST SHOT sample scenes
automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar
type of image.
• This enters the BEST
SHOT mode and displays
all 12 of the BEST SHOT
scenes.
I Example Sample Scene
• In addition to the snapshot scenes, there is one
movie scene and one voice record scene.
• Portrait
• Scenery
• Sample scenes are arranged in sequence, starting
from the upper left corner.
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the sample
scene you want, and then press [SET].
• Pressing [MENU] causes the selection boundary to
jump to the first sample scene (“Auto”).
• Night Scene
• Night Scene Portrait
• Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to move the selection
boundary around the display. Scrolling past the last
or the first scene scrolls to the next screen of 12-
sample scenes.
• If you want to check which sample scene is currently
selected or if you want to change to a different
scene, press [BS].
• Selecting the “Auto” scene changes the recording
type to snapshot auto recording (“
” displayed)
(page 53).
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NOTE
3. Press the shutter button to record the image.
• Operation guidance and the currently selected BEST
SHOT scene appear on the display for about two
seconds if the camera is in the BEST SHOT mode
when you turn it on.
• While the “Movie” scene is recorded, pressing the
shutter button starts and stops movie recording
(page 95).
IMPORTANT!
• BEST SHOT scenes were not recorded using this
camera. They are provided as samples only.
• Due to shooting conditions and other factors, an
image recorded using the setup of a BEST SHOT
scene may not produce exactly the results you expect.
• You can change the camera settings that are made
when you select a BEST SHOT scene. Note,
however, that the BEST SHOT settings revert to their
defaults when you select another BEST SHOT scene
or turn off the camera. If you want to save your
settings for later use, save them as a BEST SHOT
user setup.
• Digital noise reduction processing is performed
automatically when you are recording a night scene,
fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter
speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record
images at lower shutter speeds. Make sure that you
do not perform any camera button operations until
the image recording operation is complete.
• When recording the image of a night scene,
fireworks, or some other image using a slow shutter
speed, use of a tripod is recommended to prevent
hand movement.
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3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the sample scene
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually
You can use the following procedure to display BEST
SHOT sample scenes individually, so you can view the
explanation about each scene’s settings.
you want, and then press [SET].
• Pressing [MENU] jumps to the first sample scene
(“Auto”).
4. Press the shutter button to record the image.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2. Move the zoom
controller in the
direction of
(telephoto) or
angle).
(wide
• This displays the
sample scene that was
selected on the 12-
scene screen.
• To return to the 12-sample scene screen, move the
zoom controller in the direction of
(wide angle).
(telephoto) or
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IMPORTANT!
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup
• BEST SHOT user setups are located in the camera’s
built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes.
• Selecting a user snapshot setup displays the
indicator “SU” in the upper right corner of the monitor
screen, followed by a number (that indicates the
setup number).
You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an
snapshot you recorded as a BEST SHOT scene. After that,
you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
• Note that formatting built-in memory (page 157)
deletes all BEST SHOT user setups.
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select “Register
User Scene”, and then press [SET].
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to
display the snapshots
whose setup you
want to register as a
BEST SHOT scene.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Save”, and then
press [SET].
• This registers the setup. Now you can use the
procedure on page 88 to select your user setup for
recording.
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NOTE
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup
• The following are the settings that are included in a
snapshot setup: focus mode, EV shift value, white
balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, Metering,
Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Filter, Sharpness,
Saturation, and Contrast.
• Note that snapshots recorded with this camera only
can be used to create a BEST SHOT user setup.
• You can have up to 999 BEST SHOT user setups in
the camera’s built-in memory at one time.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2. Move the zoom controller in the direction of
(telephoto) or
(wide angle) to scroll
through the available sample scenes.
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the user setup you
want to delete.
• You can check the current setup of a scene by
displaying the various setting menus.
4. Press [̄] (
) to delete the user setup.
• BEST SHOT snapshot user setups are stored in
camera built-in memory in the folder named
“SCENE”. File names are assigned automatically
using the format “UZ500nnn.JPE”, where “nnn” is a
value from 000 through 999.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.
6. Press [SET] to delete the file.
7. Select another scene, and then press [SET].
• This returns to the recording state.
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IMPORTANT!
Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject
Movement
You can reduce the effects of subject movement, and for
hand movement that tends to occur when shooting a far-
away subject using telephoto, a fast-moving subject, or
under dim lighting conditions.
• Anti Shake is disabled automatically when any
setting other than “Auto” is selected for ISO
sensitivity. If you want Anti Shake to be operational
after turning it on, be sure to change the ISO
sensitivity setting to “Auto” (page 110).
• Recording with Anti Shake can cause an image to
appear somewhat coarser than normal and can
cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• The Anti Shake feature may not be able to eliminate
the effects of hand or subject movement when
shaking is severe.
1. Perform one of the procedures below to
enable Anti Shake.
Using the BEST SHOT mode
• Anti Shake is disabled during movie recording.
• The Anti Shake feature may not work when using a
very low shutter speed. If this happens, use a tripod
to stabilize the camera.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the “Anti Shake”
scene, and then press [SET].
Using the Menu Screen
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Anti Shake”, and then
press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “On”, and then press [SET].
•
(Anti Shake indicator) is displayed on the
monitor screen while Anti Shake is turned on.
2. Press the shutter button to record the image.
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IMPORTANT!
Shooting with High Sensitivity
• Recording with high sensitivity can cause an image
to appear somewhat coarser than normal and can
cause slight deterioration of image resolution.
• A desirable level of image brightness may not be
possible under very dark conditions.
Higher sensitivity makes it possible to record brighter
images when there is not enough lighting available to
obtain normal exposure.
• When shooting with slow shutter speeds, use a
tripod to protect against the effects of hand
movement.
• High Sensitivity is disabled automatically when any
setting other than “Auto” is selected for ISO
sensitivity. If you want High Sensitivity to be
operational after turning it on, be sure to change the
ISO sensitivity setting to “Auto” (page 110).
1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the “High
Sensitivity” scene, and then press [SET].
3. Press the shutter button to record the image.
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I Setup Sample Images
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot)
Recording a business card, document, whiteboard, or
similarly shaped object from an angle can cause the
subject to appear misshaped in the resulting image.
Business Shot automatically corrects the shape of
rectangular objects to make them appear like the camera
was positioned directly in front of them.
• Business cards and
documents
• White board, etc.
IMPORTANT!
• Before recording, compose the image so outline of
the item you want to record fits entirely within the
monitor screen. The camera will not be able to detect
the shape of the subject correctly unless it is
enclosed entirely within the monitor screen.
• The camera also will be unable to detect the shape
of the subject if it is the same color as the
background. Make sure the subject is against a
background that allows the outline of the subject to
stand out.
Before keystone
correction
After keystone
correction
• Digital zoom is disabled while recording with
Business Shot. However, you can use optical zoom.
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NOTE
To use Business Shot
• When the camera is at an angle to a business card
or document it is recording, the shape of the
business card or document may appear distorted in
the image. Auto keystone correction corrects for this
distortion, which means that subjects appear normal
even if you record at an angle.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇] and [̈] to select the
Business Shot image you want, and then
press [SET].
3. Press the shutter
button to record the
image.
• This displays a screen
that shows all of the
objects in the image that
qualify as candidates for
keystone correction. An
error message will
appear (page 220) if the
camera is unable to find
any suitable keystone
correction candidate in
the image. After a short
while, the original image
will be stored in memory,
as-is.
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4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the candidate you
Recording a Movie
want to correct.
You can record movies with audio. Movie length is limited
only by the amount of memory available for storage. You
can select a resolution setting to suit your needs.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “Correct”, and
then press [SET].
• File Format: Motion JPEG AVI format
• Selecting “Cancel” in
place of “Correct” stores
the original image as-is,
without correcting it.
• Maximum Movie Length
— The length of a movie is limited only by the amount of
memory available to store it.
IMPORTANT!
×
• The maximum Business Shot image size is 1600
1200 pixels, even if the camera is configured for a
larger image size. An image size setting smaller than
×
1600 1200 pixels records images at the specified
size.
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Approximate
Data Rate
Specifying Movie Image Quality
Setting
Frame Rate
The image quality setting determines how much the
camera compresses movie images before storing them.
Image quality is expressed as image size in pixels. A
“pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up an image.
More pixels (a larger image size) provide finer detail and
higher image quality when a movie is played back.
Before recording a movie, select the image quality setting
that suits your needs.
Higher HQ
10.2 megabits
30 frames/
second
×
Quality (640 480 pixels) per second
Normal 6.1 megabits
(640 480 pixels) per second
Lower LP 2.45 megabits
Quality (320 240 pixels) per second
30 frames/
second
×
15 frames/
second
×
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Quality” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “
then press [̈].
Quality” , and
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
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• Movie recording continues as long as remaining
memory capacity allows.
Recording a Movie
• Pan Focus (page 77) is selected automatically as the
focus mode in the Movie Mode regardless of the
Mode Memory “Focus” setting (page 108) and the
snapshot focus mode setting. You can switch to
another focus mode before you start recording, but
remember that you cannot select the Auto Focus
mode for movie recording.
1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “ ” (movie)
scene, and then press [SET].
• Selecting the “
” (movie) scene causes “
” to
appear on the monitor screen.
Remaining recording time
3. Point the camera at
the subject and then
press the shutter
button.
4. To stop movie recording, press the shutter
button again.
• When movie recording is complete, the movie file is
stored in file memory.
• This starts movie
recording.
• This starts movie
recording, which is
REC
indicated by “
the monitor screen.
” on
Recording time
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• Very bright light inside of an image can cause a vertical
band to appear in the monitor screen image. This is a
CCD phenomenon known as “vertical smear”, and does
not indicate malfunction of the camera. Note that vertical
smear is not recorded with the image in the case of a
snapshot, but it is recorded in the case of a movie.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record data,
I Movie Recording Precautions
• The flash does not fire during movie recording
• This camera also records audio. Note the following points
when recording a movie.
— Take care that you do not
block the microphone
with your fingers.
— Good recording results
are not possible when the
camera is too far from the
ON/OFF
which can cause movie frames to be dropped.
and
REC
flash on the monitor screen during recording to let
you know when a frame has been dropped. Use of an SD
memory card with a maximum transfer speed of at least
10MB per second is recommended.
subject.
Microphone
— Operating camera
buttons during recording
can cause button noise to
be included in the audio.
— Movie audio is recorded
in monaural.
• Optical zoom is disabled during movie recording. Digital
zoom only is available. Make sure you select the optical
zoom setting you want to use before you press the
shutter button to start movie recording (page 58).
• The effects of camera movement in an image become
more pronounced when you record close ups or recording
with a large zoom factor. Because of this, use of a tripod
is recommended when recording close ups or recording
with a large zoom factor.
• Images may be out of focus if the subject is outside the
shooting range of the camera.
• Macro uses fixed focus that is optimized for macro
recording.
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1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
Recording Audio
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”,
and then press [̈].
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “On” and then press
• Image Format: JPEG
JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data
compression.
[SET].
• This enters the Audio Snapshot mode.
• Selecting “Off” enters the Normal Snapshot mode
(no audio).
The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”.
• 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”.
4. Press the shutter
button to record the
image.
• Recording Time:
Up to about 30 seconds per image
• After the image is
recorded, the camera
enters audio recording
standby, with the image
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 165KB (30-second recording of
approximately 5.5KB per second)
you just recorded on the
Remaining recording time
monitor screen and
displays a
indicator.
NOTE
• You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing
[MENU].
• You can play back an audio file recorded in the
Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using
Windows Media Player.
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5. Press the shutter button to start audio
recording.
Recording Your Voice
Voice Recording provides quick and easy recording of your
voice.
• The operation lamp will flash green while recording is
in progress.
• 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”.
6. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or
when you press the shutter button.
• Recording Time:
Approximately 27 minutes with built-in memory
IMPORTANT!
• Audio snapshot recording is not supported (audio
cannot be recorded) for the following types of
recording: “X3” self-timer recording (Triple Self-
timer), snapshot recording during movie recording.
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 165KB (30-second recording of
approximately 5.5KB per second)
NOTE
• You can play back files recorded with Voice
Recording on your computer using Windows Media
Player.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
1. In the REC mode, press [BS] (BEST SHOT).
4. Recording stops when you press the shutter
button, when memory becomes full, or when
the battery goes dead.
Recording time
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇] and
[̈] to select the “Voice
Recording” scene, and
then press [SET].
• Selecting the “Voice
Recording” scene causes
“
” to appear on the
monitor screen.
Remaining recording time
3. Press the shutter button to start voice
recording.
• The remaining recording time value counts down on
the monitor screen and the operation lamp flashes
green as recording is performed.
• Pressing [̆] (DISP) during voice recording turns off
the monitor screen.
• You can insert index marks while recording by
pressing [SET]. See page 136 for information about
jumping to an index mark during playback.
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I Audio Recording Precautions
Using the Histogram
• Take care that you do not
block the microphone with
your fingers.
You can use [̆] (DISP) to display a histogram on the
monitor screen (page 30). The histogram lets you check
exposure conditions as you record images. You can also
display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY
mode.
ON/OFF
Microphone
• Good recording results are not possible when the camera
is too far from the subject.
• Pressing the power button or pressing [
] (PLAY) stops
recording 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 134 for more
information.
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.
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• An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of R (red),
G (green), and B (blue) components is also displayed.
This histogram can be used to determine whether there is
too much or too little of each of the color components in
an image.
• When the histogram is too far
to the left, it means that there
are too many dark pixels.
This type of histogram results
when the overall image is
dark. A histogram that is too
far to the left may result in
“black out” of the dark areas
of an image.
NOTE
• You can use key customization (page 106) to
configure the camera to perform exposure
compensation whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in
the REC mode. If you do this, you can adjust
exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen
histogram (page 80).
• 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.
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• A centered histogram
indicates that there is good
distribution of light pixels and
dark pixels. This type of
histogram results when the
overall image is at optimal
lightness.
IMPORTANT!
• Note that the above histograms are shown for
illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to
achieve exactly the same shapes for particular
subjects.
• A centered histogram does not necessarily
guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image
may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even
though its histogram is centered.
• You may not be able to achieve an optimum
histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV
shift.
• 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.
• The RGB (color component) histogram is displayed
for snapshots only.
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NOTE
REC Mode Camera Settings
• You can also configure the settings listed below. See
the referenced pages for more information.
The following are the settings you can configure before
recording an image using the REC mode.
— Continuous (page 85)
— AF Area (page 75)
• L/R key setting (key customization)
• Grid on/off
• Image Review on/off
• Power on default settings
• ISO sensitivity
• Metering
• Filter
• Sharpness
• Saturation
• Contrast
— Anti Shake (page 91)
— Quick Shutter (page 74)
— Audio Snap (page 99)
— Digital Zoom (page 61)
— Size (page 70)
— Quality (Snapshots) (page 71)
— Quality (Movies) (page 96)
— White Balance (page 82)
— Flash Intensity (page 65)
— Flash Assist (page 65)
• Resetting the camera
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IMPORTANT!
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈]
• While recording a snapshot or movie, you can use
[̇] and [̈] to set the functions assigned to them.
However, you cannot set the self-timer during movie
recording.
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 “L/R Key”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• After you assign a function, you can change its
setting simply by pressing the [̇] and [̈] keys.
— Focus (page 72)
— EV Shift (page 80)
— White Balance (page 82)
— ISO (page 110)
— Self-timer (page 67)
— Off: No function assigned
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Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Turning Image Review 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.
Image review displays the images you record on the
monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the
following procedure to turn image review on and off.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Review”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
To do this:
Select this setting:
On
Display images on the monitor
screen for about one second
immediately after they are recorded
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then
press [̈].
Do not display images immediately
after they are recorded
Off
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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Function
On
Off
Specifying Power On Default Settings
BEST
BEST SHOT status
cancel
The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the
power on default settings individually for the BEST SHOT
mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO
sensitivity, AF Area, metering, self-timer, flash intensity,
digital zoom mode, manual focus position and zoom
position. 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.
SHOT*1
Flash
Focus
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Spot
Multi
Off
White Balance
ISO
AF Area
Setting when
camera is
turned off
Metering
Self-timer
Flash Intensity
Digital Zoom
0
— The following table shows what happens when you turn
mode memory on or off for each mode.
On
Last Auto Focus
position that was in
effect before you
switched to manual
focus
MF Position
Zoom Position*2
Wide
*1 Specifies whether startup is performed with BEST
SHOT scene selection as-is. When on, starts up
with the last used BEST SHOT scene but turning off
starts up with auto status.
*2 Only the optical zoom position is remembered.
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IMPORTANT!
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
• Note that BEST SHOT mode settings take priority
over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera
off while in the BEST SHOT mode, all settings
except for “Zoom Position” will be configured
according to the BEST SHOT sample scene when
you turn it back on again, regardless of mode
memory on/off settings.
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Memory”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the item you want to
change, and then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
On
Turn on mode memory so settings
are restored at power on
Turn off mode memory so settings
are initialized at power on
Off
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IMPORTANT!
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
• Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in
combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can
cause digital noise (graininess), which makes an
image appear rough. For clean, good-quality images,
use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible.
• Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the
flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in
improper illumination of the subject.
You can change the ISO sensitivity setting for better
images in places where lighting is dim or when you are
using faster shutter speeds.
• ISO sensitivity is expressed in terms of values that
originally indicated the sensitivity to light for photographic
film. A larger value indicates higher sensitivity, which is
better for recording when available lighting is dim.
• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is used for movie
recording, regardless of the current ISO sensitivity
setting.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “ISO”, and
then press [̈].
NOTE
• You can use the key customization feature (page
106) to configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity
setting changes whenever you press [̇] and [̈]
while in the REC mode.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you want
and then press [SET].
To get this:
Select this setting:
Auto
Automatic sensitivity selection
Lower sensitivity
ISO 50
ISO 100
ISO 200
Higher sensitivity
ISO 400
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Multi (Multi pattern)
Selecting the Metering Mode
Multi (Multi pattern) metering divides the
image into sections and measures the
light in each section for a balanced
exposure reading. The camera
automatically determines shooting
conditions according to the measured
lighting pattern, and makes exposure
settings accordingly. This type of
metering provides error-free exposure
settings for a wide range of shooting
conditions.
The metering mode determines what part of the subject is
metered for exposure. You can use the following procedure
to change the camera’s metering mode.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Metering”,
and then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
Center Weighted
Center weighted metering measures
light concentrating on the center of the
focus area. Use this metering method
when you want to exert some control
over exposure, without leaving settings
totally up to the camera.
Spot
Spot metering takes readings at a very
small area. Use this metering method
when you want exposure to be set
according to the brightness of a
particular subject, without it being
affected by surrounding conditions.
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IMPORTANT!
Using the Filter Function
• When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode,
certain procedures cause the metering mode setting
to change automatically as described below.
• Changing the exposure compensation setting (page
80) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering
mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering
mode changes back to “Multi” when you return the
exposure compensation setting to 0.0.
The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an
image when you record it.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Filter”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple
IMPORTANT!
• Using the camera’s filter feature produces the same
effect as attaching a color filter to the lens.
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Specifying Outline Sharpness
Specifying Color Saturation
Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of
image outlines.
Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the
image you are recording.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Sharpness”,
and then press [̈].
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Saturation”,
and then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
want, and then press [SET].
To get this:
Select this setting:
To get this:
Select this setting:
High sharpness
+2
+1
0
High color saturation (intensity)
+2
+1
0
Normal sharpness
Low sharpness
Normal color saturation (intensity)
Low color saturation (intensity)
–1
–2
–1
–2
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Specifying Contrast
Resetting the Camera
Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference
between the light areas and dark areas of the image you
are recording.
Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s
settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu
Reference” on page 208.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Quality” tab, select “Contrast”,
and then press [̈].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Reset”, and then
want, and then press [SET].
press [SET].
• To cancel the procedure without resetting, select
“Cancel” and press [SET].
To get this:
Select this setting:
High contrast
+2
+1
0
Normal contrast
Low contrast
–1
–2
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PLAYBACK
You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view
images after you record them.
2. 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.
NOTE
[
]
1. Press [ ] (PLAY) to turn
on the camera.
• Holding down [̇] or [̈] scrolls images at high
speed.
• 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 enters the PLAY mode
and causes an image or a
message to appear on the
monitor screen.
PLAY mode file type Folder name/ File name
Image quality
Image size
Date and time
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IMPORTANT!
Playing an Audio Snapshot
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is
being performed or is paused.
Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot
(indicated by
) and play its audio.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] until the
image you want is displayed.
2. Press [SET].
• This plays back the
audio that accompanies
the displayed image.
• You can perform the
following operations
while audio is playing.
To do this:
Do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse
the audio
Hold down [̇] or [̈].
Pause and unpause audio
playback
Press [SET].
Press [̄] and then use [̆]
and [̄].
Adjust audio volume
Changing display contents
Cancel playback
Press [̆] (DISP).
Press [MENU].
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3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to shift the image
Zooming the Display Image
up, down, left, or right.
Perform the following procedure to zoom the image
currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal
size.
4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its
original size.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to display
IMPORTANT!
the image you want.
• Depending on the original size of the recorded
image, you may not be able to zoom a display image
the full eight times normal size.
Current zoom factor
2. Shift the zoom
controller towards
Original image
(
) to enlarge the
image.
• This zooms the image.
• An indicator appears in
the lower right corner,
that shows what part of
the original image is
currently displayed on
the monitor screen.
Displayed part
• You can toggle display
of the zoom factor on
and off by pressing
[BS].
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
Resizing an Image
want, and then press [SET].
You can resize a recorded image to one of three sizes.
• When selecting the image size, the image size value
(pixels) will alternate on the display with a
corresponding print size. The print size indicates the
optimum paper size when you print an image that is
the image size you select.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Resize”,
and then press [̈].
Image Size
Print Size
×
3M
2M
2048 1536 A4 Print
Larger
• Note that this operation is
possible only when a
snapshot image is on the
monitor screen.
×
1600 × 1200 3.5˝ 5˝ Print
E-mail (optimum size when
attaching image to e-mail)
×
VGA 640 480
Smaller
* “M” stands for “Mega.”
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through images and
• To cancel the resize operation, select “Cancel”.
display the one you want to resize.
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IMPORTANT!
Cropping an Image
• Resizing an image creates a new file that contains
the image in the size you select. The file with the
original image also remains in memory.
• Note that you cannot resize the following types of
images.
You can use the following procedure to crop a portion of an
enlarged image.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll
through images and display the one you want
to crop.
×
— 640 480 pixel and smaller images
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— Images created with MOTION PRINT
— Images recorded with another camera
• The resize operation cannot be performed when
there is not enough memory to store the resized
image.
• When you display a resized image on the camera’s
monitor screen, the date and time that appear when
the image is displayed indicate when the image was
originally recorded, not when the image was resized.
2. Press [MENU].
Current zoom factor
3. Select the “PLAY”
tab, select
Original image
“Trimming”, and then
press [̈].
• An indicator appears in
the lower right corner,
that shows what part of
the original image is
currently displayed on
the monitor screen.
Displayed part
• Note that this operation
is possible only when a
snapshot image is on
the monitor screen.
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IMPORTANT!
4. Move the zoom controller left and right to
zoom the image.
• Trimming an image causes the original (pre-trimmed)
image and the new (trimmed) version to be stored as
separate files.
• Note that you cannot crop the following types of
images.
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— Images created with MOTION PRINT
— Images recorded with another camera
• The cropping operation cannot be performed when
there is not enough memory to store the cropped
image.
• When you display a cropped image on the camera’s
monitor screen, the date and time that appear when
the image is displayed indicate when the image was
originally recorded, not when the image was
cropped.
• The part of the image displayed on the monitor
screen is the cropped part.
5. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to to scroll the part
to be cropped up, down, left, and right.
6. Press [SET] to extract the part of the image
enclosed in the cropping boundary.
• If you want to cancel the procedure at any point,
press [MENU].
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To do this:
Do this:
Playing and Editing a Movie
Playing a Movie
Use the following procedure to play a movie you recorded
with this camera.
Fast forward or fast reverse
playback
• Each press increases the speed
one more step.
Press [̇] or [̈].
Return fast forward or fast
reverse movie playback to normal Press [SET].
speed
Elapsed recording time
1. In the PLAY mode,
Pause movie playback
Press [SET].
Movie icon
use [̇] and [̈] to
Scroll paused playback one
frame
Press [̇] or [̈].
scroll through movies
on the monitor screen
and display the one
you want.
Stop movie playback
Press [MENU].
Adjust the movie audio volume
level
Press [̄] and then use
[̆] and [̄].
Toggle monitor screen indicators
on and off
Press [̆] (DISP).
Move the zoom
Zoom the movie image
controller towards
Image quality
(
).
Scroll a zoomed movie image on
the monitor screen
Use [̆], [̄], [̇], [̈].
2. Press [SET].
• This starts playback of the movie.
• You can perform the following operations while a
movie is playing.
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IMPORTANT!
Editing a Movie
Use the procedure in this section to edit and delete movies.
Editing operations let you cut everything before or after a
specific frame, or to cut everything between two frames.
• You can adjust the volume level of movie audio
during movie playback only.
• You can zoom a movie up to 3.5 times normal size.
• Playback may not be possible for movies not
recorded with this camera.
IMPORTANT!
• Cut operations cannot be undone. Make sure you
really want to cut the part of the movie you are
specifying before executing the cut operation.
• Movie editing is not possible for movies not recorded
with this camera.
• A movie that is shorter than five seconds cannot be
edited.
• The cut operation can take considerable time. This is
normal and does not indicate malfunction.
• You will not be able to perform the cut operation if
the amount of memory available is less than the size
of the movie file you are cutting. If this happens,
delete any files you no longer need to free up more
memory.
• Splicing of two different movies into a single movie or
cutting one movie into multiple parts are not
supported by camera operations.
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4. Display the frame where you want the cut to
be located.
I To cut everything before or after a specific
frame
To do this:
Do this:
1. While the movie you
are editing is playing,
press [SET].
Fast forward or fast reverse
playback
Press [̇] or [̈].
Pause or unpause movie
playback
Press [SET].
• This will pause movie
playback.
Scroll paused playback one
frame
Press [̇] or [̈].
Cancel the cut operation
Press [MENU].
2. Press [̄].
• The red portion of the
indicator bar shows
what part will be cut.
• You can also display the same screen while in the
PLAY mode, by pressing [MENU], selecting the
“PLAY” tab, selecting “Movie Editing”, and then
pressing [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the operation you
want to perform.
To do this:
Select this setting:
Cut
Cut everything before a
specific frame
Cut everything after a specific
frame
Cut
Exit the cut mode
Cancel
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5. When the frame you
want is displayed,
press [̄].
I To cut everything between two specific
frames
1. While the movie is
playing, press [SET].
• This will pause movie
playback.
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Yes,” and then
press [SET].
2. Press [̄].
• The message “Busy.... Please wait...” will remain on
the display as the cut operation is performed. Cutting
is complete when the message disappears.
• You can also display the same screen while in the
PLAY mode, by pressing [MENU], selecting the
“PLAY” tab, selecting “Movie Editing”, and then
pressing [̈].
• Select “No” to exit the cut mode.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “
Cut”, and
then press [SET].
• Select “Cancel” to exit the cut mode.
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4. Display the starting frame where you want the
first cut to be located.
6. Referring to step 4,
search for the cut end
screen. When the cut
end screen is
To do this:
Do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse
playback
displayed, press [̄].
Press [̇] or [̈].
• The red portion of the
indicator bar shows what
part will be cut.
Pause or unpause movie
playback
Press [SET].
Scroll paused playback one
frame
Press [̇] or [̈].
7. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Yes”, and then
Cancel the cut operation
Press [MENU].
press [SET].
• The message “Busy.... Please wait...” will remain on
the display as the cut operation is performed. Cutting
is complete when the message disappears.
5. When the frame you
want is displayed,
press [̄].
• Select “No” to exit the cut mode.
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I To capture a still image from a movie
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie
(MOTION PRINT)
The MOTION PRINT feature lets you capture a frame from
an existing movie and create a still image that is suitable
for printing. There are two layouts you can use when
capturing an image, and the layout you select determines
the final image size.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll
through movies on the monitor screen and
display the one that contains the frames you
want.
2. Press [MENU].
×
• 9 frames (1600 1200-pixel
final image size)
3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “MOTION
PRINT”, and then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the layout (“1
frame” or “9 frames”)
you want to use.
Background images
Selected main image
• Select “Cancel” to exit
the MOTION PRINT
mode.
×
• 1 frame (640 480-pixel final
data size)
Selected main image
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5. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the frame that you
Displaying the 9-image View
want to use as the main image.
The following procedure displays nine images on the
monitor screen at the same time.
• Holding down either button scrolls at high speed.
6. After selecting the
frame you want, press
[SET].
1. In the PLAY mode, shift the zoom controller
towards ( ).
• This displays the 9-image screen with the image that
was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center,
with a selection boundary around it.
• This displays the
resulting still image.
• If you selected “9
frames” for the layout,
the frame you selected
in step 4 will be the
main image, and the
frames on either side of
it will be used as the
background frames.
• If there are fewer than nine images in memory, they
are displayed starting from the upper left corner. The
selection boundary is located at the image that was
on the display before you switched to the 9-image
view.
• On the 9-image screen,
recording file (page 100).
indicates a voice
• If you selected “1 frame” in step 4, an image of the
frame you selected in step 6 appears here.
IMPORTANT!
• MOTION PRINT is not possible for movies not
recorded with this camera.
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Selection boundary
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and
[̈] to move the
Displaying the Calendar Screen
Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar.
Each day shows the first file recorded on that day, which
makes it easy to find the file you want.
selection boundary to
the image you want.
Pressing [̈] while the
selection boundary is
in the right column or
[̇] while it is in the left
column scrolls to the
next full screen of nine
images.
1. In the PLAY mode,
move the zoom
controller towards (
twice.
)
• You can also display
the calendar by
Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and
Image 1 is displayed first
pressing [MENU],
selecting the “PLAY”
tab, selecting
“Calendar,” and then
pressing [̈] to display
the calendar.
Year/Month
Date selection cursor
17 18 19
6
9
7
8
15 16 17
18 19 20
20
3
1
4
2
5
10 11
12 13 14
1
2
3
• Use the procedure
under “Changing the
Date Format” on page
152 to specify the date
format.
3. Pressing any button besides [̆], [̄], [̇], or
[̈] displays the full-size version of the image
where the selection boundary is located.
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• The file displayed on the calendar for each date is
the first file that was recorded on that date.
Playing a Slideshow
A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence
at a fixed interval.
• To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [BS].
• On the calendar screen,
recording file (page 100).
indicates a voice
•
appears in place of the image when the date
contains data that cannot be displayed by this
camera.
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to move the
selection boundary to the date you want, and
then press [SET].
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow”,
and then press [̈].
• This displays an image of the first file that was
recorded on the selected date.
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3. Use the screen that appears to configure the
image, time, interval, and effect settings.
• Pattern 1, 2, 3
Applies a preset effect when transitioning from
one image to another.
• Random
• All Images
Displays all images in camera memory.
Effect
Randomly applies the preset patterns (1, 2,
and 3).
• OFF
Effects turned off.
•
•
OnIy
This icon appears only in the case of
snapshots and audio snapshots.
OnIy
Images
This icon appears only in the case of movies.
• One Image
Displays a particular image.
• Favorites
Displays all images in the FAVORITE folder.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Start”, and then
press [SET].
• This starts the slideshow.
5. To stop the slideshow, press [SET].
Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the playback time you
want (1 to 5 minutes, or 10, 15, 30, or 60
minutes).
Time
• The slideshow will also stop automatically after the
amount of time you specified for “Time” elapses.
Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the interval you want
(MAX, or 1 to 30 seconds).
Interval
• When playback reaches a movie file while
“MAX” is selected as the interval, only the first
frame of the movie is displayed.
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IMPORTANT!
• Note that effect settings are disabled when the
slideshow “Images” setting is “Favorites” or “
Only”, or when the slideshow “Interval” setting is
“MAX”, “1 sec”, or “2 sec”.
• Images copied from another digital camera or a
computer may take longer time to appear than the
slideshow interval time you specify.
• If there are indicators on the display, you can clear
them by pressing [̆] (DISP) (page 30).
• When the slideshow reaches a movie while “One
Image” is selected for “Images”, the movie will repeat
playback for the time specified by for “Time”.
• 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.
• Pressing [̇] during a slideshow will scroll to the
previous image, while [̈] scrolls to the next image.
• When the slideshow comes to a movie file, it plays
the movie and its audio once.
• When the slideshow comes to a voice recording file
or an audio snapshot, it plays the audio once.
• The audio of movies, audio snapshots, and voice
recording files is not played when “MAX” is specified
for the slideshow “Interval” setting. With all other
“Interval” settings, movies and all audio (movies,
audio snapshots, voice recording files) are played
back, regardless of their length.
• During audio playback, you can adjust volume by
pressing [̄] and then using [̇] and [̈].
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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].
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 Photo 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 129 for information about configuring
slideshow settings to suit your needs.
• During audio playback, you can adjust volume by
pressing [̄] and then using [̇] and [̈].
4. To stop the Phot Stand slideshow, press
[PHOTO] again.
IMPORTANT!
1. Turn off the camera.
• The battery is not charged while a Photo Stand
slideshow is in progress. To charge the battery, stop
the slideshow.
2. Set the camera onto the USB cradle.
3. Press the USB
cradle’s [PHOTO]
button.
• This starts the Photo
Stand slideshow with
the images or image
you specified.
[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.
• Each press of [SET]
rotates the image 90
degrees.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
5. After you are finished configuring settings,
press [MENU] to exit the setting screen.
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Rotation”, and
then press [̈].
IMPORTANT!
• Note that this operation is possible only when a
snapshot image is on the monitor screen.
• 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 the following types of images.
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— Zoomed images
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through images until
the one you want to rotate is on the monitor
screen.
— Images created with MOTION PRINT
• Image rotation is supported for single image only.
You cannot rotate a 9-image screen or an image on
the calendar screen.
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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
The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to
snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record
the audio of an audio snapshot (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 165KB (30-second recording of
approximately 5.5KB per second)
4. Press the shutter button to start audio
recording.
5. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or
when you press the shutter button.
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IMPORTANT!
To re-record audio
• Take care that you do
not block the
microphone with your
fingers.
• Good recording results
are not possible when
the camera is too far
from the subject.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll
through snapshots until the one whose audio
you want to re-record is displayed.
ON/OFF
2. Press [MENU].
Microphone
3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and
then press [̈].
• The
(Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen
after audio recording is complete.
• You will not be able to record audio when remaining
memory capacity is low.
• You cannot add audio to the following types of
images.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”, and then
press [SET].
• If you merely want to delete the audio without re-
recording, press [MENU] here to complete the
procedure.
— Movie images
— Images created with MOTION PRINT
— Protected snapshot (page 143)
• Audio that is re-recorded or deleted cannot be
recovered. Make sure you no longer need audio
before re-recording or deleting it.
5. Press the shutter button to start audio
recording.
6. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or
when you press the shutter button.
• This deletes the existing audio and replaces it with
the new one.
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To do this:
Do this:
Playing Back a Voice Recording File
Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording
file.
Fast forward or fast reverse
the audio
Hold down [̇] or [̈].
Pause and unpause audio
playback
Press [SET].
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to display
Press [̄] and then use [̆]
and [̄].
Adjust audio volume
the voice recording file (a file with
you want to play.
on it)
Toggle monitor screen
indicators on and off
Press [̆] (DISP).
2. Press [SET].
Cancel playback
Press [MENU].
• This starts playback of
the voice recording file
through the camera’s
speaker.
IMPORTANT!
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is
being performed or is paused.
• You can perform the
following operations
while audio is playing.
• If your recording has index marks (page 101) 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.
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AV cable
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen
You can display recorded images on a TV screen. To
display camera images on a TV, you need a television
equipped with a video input terminal, USB cradle, and the
AV cable that comes with the camera.
TV
1. Connect one end of the AV cable that comes
with the camera to the [AV OUT] port of the
USB cradle, and the other end to the video
input terminal of the TV.
[AV OUT] (AV output port)
Video input terminal
• Connect the yellow plug of the AV cable to the video
input (yellow) terminal of the TV, and the white plug
to the TV’s audio input (white) terminal.
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Set the camera onto the USB cradle.
4. Turn on the TV and select its video input
mode.
5. Press [ ] to turn on the camera, and then
perform the required operation for playback.
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IMPORTANT!
Selecting the Video Output System
You can select either NTSC or PAL for the video system to
match the system of the TV you are using.
• Make sure that “Power On” or “Power On/Off” is
selected for the camera’s power on/off functions
(page 156) when you connect to a TV to view
images.
1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press
[MENU].
• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor
screen also appear on the TV screen.
• Note that the audio output is monaural.
• Pressing the USB cradle’s [PHOTO] button will
activate the Photo Stand feature (page 132) and
display images on the TV screen.
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Video Out”,
and then press [̈].
• Depending on the size of the TV screen, recorded
images may not fill the entire screen.
• For video output, the audio volume level is initially
set to maximum. Perform volume level adjustment
using TV controls.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
If you are using a TV designed
Select this setting:
for use in this area:
U.S., Japan, and other areas
that use the NTSC system
NTSC
Europe and other areas that
use the PAL system
PAL
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IMPORTANT!
• Images will not display properly if you select the
wrong video system.
• This camera supports the NTSC and PAL video
systems only. Images will not display properly if you
use a TV (monitor) that is designed for a different
video system.
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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
1. In the PLAY mode,
IMPORTANT!
press [̄] (
).
• 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 143).
• Delete cannot be performed when all files in memory
are protected (page 144).
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through files and
display the one you want to delete.
• Deleting an audio snapshot deletes both the image
file and the audio file attached to it.
• You cannot use the procedures in this section to
delete images from the FAVORITE folder. See the
procedures on page 144 for details about deleting
FAVORITE folder contents.
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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DELETING FILES
Deleting All Files
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.
• The message “There are no files.” appears on the
screen after all of the files are deleted.
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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 store the files you want in the camera’s built-in
memory.
Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999.
Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next
serially numbered folder to be created. File names are
generated as shown below.
Example: Name of the 26th file
Folders
CIMG0026.JPG
Your camera automatically creates folders in its built-in
memory or on the memory card.
Extension
Serial number (4 digits)
Memory Folders and Files
• The folder and file names described here appear when
you view folders and files on a computer. See page 28 for
information about how the camera displays folder and file
names.
• The actual number of files you will be able to store on a
memory card depends on image size and quality, card
capacity, etc.
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
• For details about the folder structure, see “Memory Folder
Structure” on page 190.
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 140).
You can protect files individually or you can protect all files
in memory with a single operation.
• A file that is protected is
indicated by the
mark.
IMPORTANT!
• To unprotect a file, select
“Off” in step 4, and then
press [SET].
• Even if a file is protected, it still will be deleted by a
memory card format operation (page 162) or a built-
in memory format operation (page 157).
5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.
To protect a single file
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
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
Using the FAVORITE Folder
You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other
special images from a file storage folder (page 190) to the
FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 190). Images in
the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal
playback, so it helps to keep your personal images private
as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are
not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can
always keep them on hand.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
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”.
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder
4. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “PLAY” tab,
select “Favorites”, and
then press [̈].
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NOTE
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “Save”, and
then press [SET].
• Copying an image file with the above procedure
creates a 320 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the
FAVORITE folder.
×
• This displays the names
of the files in built-in
memory or on the loaded
memory card.
• 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.
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to
copy to the FAVORITE folder.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Save”, and then
press [SET].
IMPORTANT!
• This copies the displayed file to the FAVORITE
folder.
• Note that an image that has been copied to the
FAVORITE folder and then resized cannot be
returned to its original size.
• Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied to a
memory card.
6. After copying all of the files you want, use [̆]
and [̄] to select “Cancel”, and then press
[SET] to exit.
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IMPORTANT!
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder
• Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the
camera’s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder
is created on a memory card when you use one. If
you want to view the contents of the FAVORITE
folder on your computer screen, you need to remove
the memory card from the camera (if you are using
one) before placing the camera onto the USB cradle
to start data communication (pages 161, 176).
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].
• 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.
FAVORITE folder icon
5. After you are finished viewing files, press
[MENU] twice to exit.
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To delete a file from the FAVORITE
folder
To delete all files from the FAVORITE
folder
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and
then press [̈].
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Show”, and then
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Show”, and then
press [SET].
press [SET].
4. Press [̄] (
).
4. Press [̄] (
).
5. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “All Files Delete”,
delete from the FAVORITE folder.
and then press [SET].
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”, and then
IMPORTANT!
press [SET].
• You cannot use the delete operations on page 140 to
delete images from the FAVORITE folder.
Performing the memory format operation (page 157),
however, does delete FAVORITE folder files.
• 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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To set the confirmation tone volume
level
Configuring Sound Settings
You can configure different sounds to play whenever you
turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all
the way, or perform a key operation.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and
then press [̈].
To configure sound settings
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “
Operation”.
1. Press [MENU].
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the volume setting
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and
then press [̈].
you want, and then press [SET].
• You can set the volume in the range of 0 (no sound)
to 7 (loudest).
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the sound whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[̈].
IMPORTANT!
• The volume setting you make here also affects the
video output volume level (page 137).
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Sound 1 through Sound 5
Off
Select a built-in sound
Turn off the sound
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To set the audio volume level for movie
and audio snapshot playback
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen
You can specify an image you recorded as the startup
screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor
screen whenever you press the power button or [
(REC) to turn on the camera. The startup screen image
]
1. Press [MENU].
does not appear if you press [
camera.
] (PLAY) to turn on the
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “
Play”.
1. Press [MENU].
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the playback
volume setting you want, and then press
[SET].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Startup”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want
• You can set the playback volume in the range of 0
(no sound) to 7 (loudest).
to use as the startup image.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and
IMPORTANT!
then press [SET].
• The volume setting you make here does not affect
the video output volume level (page 137).
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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OTHER SETTINGS
IMPORTANT!
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method
Use the following procedure to specify the method for
• You can select any one of the following types of
image as the startup image.
— The camera’s built-in image
generating the serial number used for file names (page 142).
— A snapshot
— The image only of an audio snapshot
• Only one image can be stored in startup image
memory at one time. Selecting a new startup image
overwrites anything that is already stored in startup
image memory. 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.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “File No.”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].
• The startup image is deleted if you format built-in
memory (page 157).
To do this for a newly saved file:
Select this setting:
Continue
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
Restart the serial number from 0001
whenever all files are deleted or the
memory card is replaced.
Reset
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OTHER SETTINGS
To select your Home Time zone
Setting the Clock
Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time
Zone, and to change its date and time settings. If you want
to change the time and date setting only without changing
the Home Time Zone, perform the procedure under “To set
the current time and date” (page 152) only.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,
and then press [̈].
• This displays the current World Time zone.
IMPORTANT!
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Home”, and then
press [̈].
• 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.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “City”, and then
press [̈].
5. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to select the
geographical area that contains location you
want to select as your Home Time zone, and
then press [SET].
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the city you want,
and then press [SET].
7. After selecting the city you want, press [SET]
to register its zone as your Home Time zone.
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To set the current time and date
Changing the Date Format
You can select from among three different formats for
display of the date.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and
then press [̈].
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”,
and then press [̈].
3. Set the current date and the time.
To do this:
Do this:
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and
Change the setting at the current
cursor location
Press [̆] or [̄].
then press [SET].
Move the cursor between settings Press [̇] or [̈].
Example: December 24, 2005
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-
hour timekeeping
Press [BS].
To display the date like this:
05/12/24
Select this format:
YY/MM/DD
24/12/05
DD/MM/YY
4. When all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET] to register them and exit the
setting screen.
12/24/05
MM/DD/YY
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OTHER SETTINGS
To configure World Time settings
Using World Time
You can use the World Time screen to select a time zone
and instantly change the time setting of the camera’s clock
when you go on a trip, etc. World Time lets you select one
of 162 cities in 32 time zones.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,
and then press [̈].
To display the World Time screen
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “World”, and then
press [̈].
1. Press [MENU].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “City”, and then
press [̈].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”,
and then press [̈].
• To configure the summer
time setting, select
“DST”, and then select
either “On” or “Off”.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “World”.
To do this:
Select this:
Home
Display the time in your home time zone
• Summer time is used in some geographical areas to
advance the current time setting by one hour during
the summer months.
Display the time in the zone currently
selected on the World Time screen
World
• Use of summer time depends on the local customs
4. Press [SET] to exit the setting screen.
and laws.
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OTHER SETTINGS
5. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and
[̈] to select the
Changing the Display Language
You can use the following procedure to select one of ten
languages as the display language.
geographical area you
want, and then press
[SET].
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language”,
and then press [̈].
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the city you want,
and then press [SET].
3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to change the
7. When the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen.
setting, and then press [SET].
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OTHER SETTINGS
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor
Screen
You can use the following procedure to toggle the
brightness of the monitor screen between two levels.
Changing the USB Port Protocol
You can use the procedure below to change the
communication protocol of the camera’s USB port when
connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device.
Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are
connecting.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Screen”, and
then press [̈].
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
To set this monitor screen
want, and then press [SET].
Select this setting:
brightness level:
Normal brightness
High brightness
Normal
Bright
When connecting to this type of
Select this setting:
device:
Computer or USB DIRECT-
Mass Storage (USB
PRINT-compatible printer (page
DIRECT-PRINT)
170)
PictBridge-compatible printer
(page 170)
PTP (PictBridge)*
* “PTP” stands for “Picture Transfer Protocol”.
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• Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera
to see the computer as an external storage device. Use
this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera
to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader
application).
Configuring [ ] (REC) and [ ] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions
You can use the following procedures to configure [
]
(REC) and [
] (PLAY) so power turns on and/or off
whenever they are pressed.
• PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to
the connected device.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “REC/PLAY”,
and then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
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OTHER SETTINGS
To configure this operation:
Select this setting:
Formatting Built-in Memory
Power turns on when [
] (REC) or
Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it.
[
] (PLAY) is pressed (but does not Power On
turn off)
IMPORTANT!
Power turns on or off when [
]
Power On/Off
Disable
(REC) or [
Power does not turn on or off when
] (REC) or [ ] (PLAY) is
] (PLAY) is pressed
• 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 the following.
— Protected images
[
pressed
— FAVORITE folder images
— BEST SHOT mode user setups
— Startup screen image
IMPORTANT!
• When “Power On/Off” is selected, pressing [
(REC) in the REC mode or [
mode turns off the camera.
]
] (PLAY) in the PLAY
• Before starting the format operation, check to make
sure that the camera’s battery is not low. Battery
power going low during formatting can cause
improper formatting and creates the risk of camera
malfunction.
• Never open the battery cover while the format
operation is being performed. Doing so creates the
risk of camera malfunction.
• Pressing [
the currently selected recording mode, and pressing
] (PLAY) in the REC mode switches to the PLAY
] (REC) in the PLAY mode switches to
[
mode.
• When connecting the camera to a TV for viewing
camera images, “Power On” or “Power On/Off” must
be selected for the power on/off function.
NOTE
• The initial default setting is “Power On”.
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1. Check to make sure there is no memory card
loaded in the camera.
• If there is a memory card loaded in the camera,
remove it (page 161).
2. Press [MENU].
3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and
then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Format”, and then
press [SET]. Entering the PLAY mode after
formatting built-in memory will cause the
message “There are no files.” to appear.
• To exit the format operation without formatting,
select “Cancel”.
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USING A MEMORY CARD
You can expand the storage
• Certain types of cards can slow down processing
speeds. If you are using a slow memory card, you
may not be able to record a movie using the “HQ”
image quality setting. Because of this, you should use
a high-speed type SD memory card whenever
possible. Use of an SD memory card with a maximum
transfer speed of at least 10MB per second is
recommended.
capabilities of your camera by using
a commercially available memory
card (SD memory card or
MultiMediaCard). You can also
copy files from built-in memory to a
memory card and from a built-in
memory card to built-in memory.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record
data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped.
REC
• Normally, files are stored in built-in 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.
and
flash on the monitor screen during
recording to let you know when a frame has been
dropped. Use of an SD memory card with a
maximum transfer speed of at least 10MB per
second is recommended.
• 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.
• Electrostatic charge, digital noise, and other
phenomena can cause data to become corrupted or
even lost. Always maintain backup copies of
important data on other media (CD-R, CD-RW, MO
disc, computer hard disk, etc.)
IMPORTANT!
• 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.
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2. Positioning the
memory card so its
back is facing in the
same direction as
the camera’s
Using a Memory Card
IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or
removing a memory card.
monitor screen,
carefully slide it
into the card slot.
Slide the card all
the way in until you
hear it click
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it.
Never try to force a memory card into the slot when
you feel resistance.
To insert a memory card into the camera
securely into place.
1. Slide the battery cover
in the direction
Front
Back
indicated by the arrow,
and then swing it open.
3. Swing the battery cover
closed, and then slide it
in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
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IMPORTANT!
To replace the memory card
• Never try to insert anything that is not an SD memory
card or MMC (MultiMediaCard) into the camera’s
memory card slot. Doing so can cause malfunction of
the camera.
• Should water or any foreign object ever get into the
card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove
the battery, and contact your dealer or nearest
CASIO authorized service center.
• Never remove a card from the camera while the
operation lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause
the file save operation to fail, and even damage the
memory card.
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.
3. Load another memory card.
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I To format a memory card
Formatting a Memory Card
Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored
on it.
1. Load the memory card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera, and press [MENU].
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card.
Formatting a memory card on a computer and then
using it in the camera can slow down data
processing by the camera. 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.
3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format”, and
then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Format”, and then
press [SET]. Entering the PLAY mode after
formatting the memory card will cause the
message “There are no files.” to appear.
• To exit the format operation without formatting,
select “Cancel”.
• Formatting a memory card that contains files deletes
all the files, even those that are protected (page
143).
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I Memory Card Precautions
Copying Files
• If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can
restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we
recommend that you always take along more than one
memory card whenever using the camera far away from
the home or office.
Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in
memory and a memory card.
IMPORTANT!
• 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.
• As you record data to and delete data from an SD
memory card a number of times, it loses its ability to
retain data. Because of this, periodic re-formatting of an
SD memory card is recommended.
• Only snapshot, movie, audio snapshot, and voice
recording files recorded with this camera can be
copied. Other files cannot be copied.
• Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied.
• Copying an audio snapshot copies both its image file
and the audio file.
• Before starting the format operation, check to make sure
that the camera’s battery is not low. Battery power going
low during formatting can cause improper formatting and
creates the risk of memory card malfunction.
• Never open the battery cover while the format operation
is being performed. Doing so creates the risk of memory
card malfunction.
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To copy all the files in built-in memory to
a memory card
To copy a specific file from a memory
card to built-in memory
1. Load the memory card into the camera.
1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure
under “To copy all the files in built-in memory
to a memory card”.
2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY
mode and press [MENU].
2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Card
Built-in”,
3. Select the “PLAY” tab,
select “Copy”, and
then press [̈].
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...”.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Built-in
Card”,
and then press [SET].
• The file reappears on the monitor screen after the
copy operation is complete.
• This starts the copy operation and displays the
message “Busy.... Please wait...”.
• Repeat steps 3 through 4 to copy other images, if
you want.
• After the copy operation is complete, the monitor
screen shows the last file in the folder.
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5. Press [MENU] to exit the copy operation.
NOTE
• Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory
whose name has the largest number.
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PRINTING IMAGES
A digital camera provides you with a variety of different
ways to print the images it records. The three main printing
methods are described below. Use the method that best
suits your needs.
I Printing Directly on a Printer Equipped with
a Card Slot, or a Printer that Supports USB
DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge
After using the camera’s DPOF feature to specify the
images you want to print and how many copies of each
should be printed, you can plug the memory card into a
printer equipped with a card slot, or connect the camera to
a PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT printer for printing.
For more information, see “DPOF” (page 167) and “Using
PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT” (page 170).
I Professional Print Service
The camera’s DPOF feature lets you specify which images
you want to print and how many copies of each you want.
For more information, see “DPOF” (page 167).
NOTE
• Certain print service providers may not support
DPOF or may support different printing protocols. In
this case, use the protocol supported by your print
service to specify the images you want to have
printed.
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I Printing with a Computer
Windows Users
The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader and
Photohands applications, which can be installed on a
Windows computer for image transfer, management, and
printing. For more information, see “Using the Camera with
a Windows Computer” (pages 176, 193).
DPOF
The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print
Order Format”, which is a format for
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.
Macintosh Users
The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader for the
Macintosh, which can be installed for image transfer and
management, but not for printing. Use commercially
available software for printing with a Macintosh. For more
information, see “Using the Camera with a Macintosh
Computer” (pages 184, 203).
With this camera, you can select images by viewing them
on the monitor screen without needing to remember file
names, their locations in memory, etc.
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 [BS] so
“On” is displayed.
• “On” indicates that date
stamping is turned on.
• To turn off date stamping
for the prints, press [BS]
so “Off” is displayed.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Select images”,
and then press [̈].
• Repeat steps 4 through 6 if you want to configure
other images for printing.
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to
display the image you
want.
7. After all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET] to apply them.
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5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press
To configure print settings for all images
[BS] so “On” is displayed.
• “On” indicates that date stamping is turned on.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
• To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [BS] so
“Off” is displayed.
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and
then press [̈].
6. After all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET] to apply them.
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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IMPORTANT!
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT
• DPOF settings are not cleared automatically after
printing is complete. This means that if you perform
another printing operation without clearing DPOF
settings, printing will be performed in accordance
with the last settings you configured. If you want to
prevent this from happening, perform the procedure
under “To configure print settings for all images”
(page 169) and change the number of copies to “00”.
After that, you can configure new DPOF settings as
required.
• If you take a memory card to a professional print
service, be sure to tell them that it includes DPOF
settings for the images to be printed and the number
of copies. If you don’t, the printing service may print
all images without regard to your DPOF settings, or
date printing may not be performed.
You can connect the camera
directly to a printer that supports
PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT,
and perform image selection and
printing using the camera monitor
screen and controls. DPOF support
(page 167) also lets you specify
which images you want to print and
how many copies of each should be
printed.
• PictBridge is a standard
established by the Camera and
Imaging Products Association
(CIPA).
• USB DIRECT-PRINT is a
standard proposed by Seiko
Epson Corporation.
• Note that some professional print services do not
support DPOF printing. Check with your service
before ordering prints.
• Some printers may have settings that disable date
stamp and/or DPOF printing. See the user
documentation that comes with your printer for
details about how to enable these features.
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1. Press [MENU].
4. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled
with the camera to the USB cradle and a
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and
then press [̈].
printer.
USB cable
(bundled)
USB port
Connector B
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
When connecting to this type of
Connector A
Select this setting:
device:
Computer or USB DIRECT-
PRINT-compatible printer
Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT)
PictBridge-compatible printer
PTP (PictBridge)
[
](USB port)
• Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the
camera to see the computer as an external
storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer
of images from the camera to a computer (using
the bundled Photo Loader application).
• Also, connect the AC adaptor to the USB cradle and
plug the AC adaptor into an electrical outlet.
• If you are using battery power without the AC
adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
• PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image
data to the connected device.
• Nothing appears on the camera’s monitor screen if
the camera is on the USB cradle while the bundled
AV cable is connected to the cradle. Be sure to
disconnect the AV cable from the cradle if you want
to use the camera’s monitor screen to view images.
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5. Turn off the camera, and then set the camera
on the USB cradle.
8. Press the USB
cradle’s [USB] button.
• This displays the print
menu on the camera’s
monitor screen.
6. Turn on the printer.
7. Load paper for printing the images into the
printer.
9. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Paper Size”, and
then press [̈].
10. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the paper size you
want to use for printing, and then press [SET].
• The following are the print sizes that are available.
×
3.5˝ 5˝
×
×
5˝ 7˝
4˝ 6˝
A4
8.5˝ 11˝
×
By Printer
• Selecting “By Printer” prints using the paper size
selected on the printer.
• Available paper size settings depend on the
connected printer. For full details, see the
instructions that come with your printer.
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11. Use [̆] and [̄] to
specify the print option
you want.
12. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [̆] and
[̄] to select “Print”, and then press [SET].
• This starts printing and displays the message
“Busy.... Please wait...” on the monitor screen. The
message will disappear after a short while, even
though printing is still being performed. Pressing any
of the camera’s buttons while printing is in progress
will cause the message to reappear.
• To print a single image:
Select “1 Image” and then
press [SET]. Next, use
[̇] and [̈] to select the
image you want to print.
• The print menu will appear when printing is
complete.
• To print multiple images or all images: Select “DPOF
Printing”, and then press [SET]. Selecting this option
will print the images selected with the DPOF settings.
See page 167 for more information.
• If you selected “1 Image” in step 11, you can select
another image for printing and then repeat this step
to print.
• You can toggle date stamping of the image on and
off by pressing [BS]. The date stamp will be printed
when “On” is indicated on the monitor screen.
“On” indicates that date stamping is turned on.
13. After you are finished printing, press the USB
cradle’s [USB] button, and then turn off the
camera.
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I Printing Precautions
Date Printing
• 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 PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT,
upgrades, etc.
• Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera
or USB cradle operation while printing is in progress.
Doing so causes a printer error.
Any one of the procedures described below can be used to
include the recording date in image prints. Correct date
printing requires that the current date be set on the camera
before the image is recorded.
• Specifying date printing with DPOF settings (page 168)
– Some printers may have settings that disable time
stamp and/or DPOF printing. See the user
documentation that comes with your printer for details
about how to enable these features.
– Note that some professional print services do not
support DPOF printing. Check with your service before
ordering prints.
• Specifying date printing with the Photohands software
that comes with the camera
– See page 23 of the Photohands User’s Guide for
details. The Photohands User’s Guide is provided as a
PDF file on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with your
camera.
• Specifying date printing when having printing done by a
print service
– Some print services do not support date printing. Check
with your service for more information.
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PRINT Image Matching III
Exif Print
Images include PRINT Image Matching
III data (mode setting and other camera
setup information). A printer that
supports PRINT Image Matching III
reads this data and adjusts the printed
image accordingly, so your images
come out just the way you intended
when you recorded them.
Exif Print is an
internationally supported,
open standard file format
that makes it possible to
capture and display vibrant
digital images with accurate
colors. With Exif 2.2, 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 III.
IMPORTANT!
• Information about the availability of Exif Print
compatible printer models can be obtained from each
printer manufacturer.
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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 184).
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 98SE or 98, 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, 2000, or Me, 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!
1. What you should do first depends on whether
your computer is running under Windows XP,
2000, Me, 98SE, or 98.
• Low battery power can cause the camera to power
down suddenly during data communication. Use of
the special AC adaptor is recommended to power the
camera during data communication.
Windows 98SE/98 Users
• If you are using battery power without the AC
adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
• 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.
• Start from step 2 to install the USB driver.
• Note that the example installation presented here
uses Windows 98.
Windows XP/2000/Me Users
• Installation of the USB driver is not required, so jump
directly to step 6.
Do not try to establish a connection between the
camera and computer before installing the USB
driver onto the computer. If you do, the computer will
not be able to recognize the camera.
• USB driver installation is required in the case of
Windows 98SE and 98. Do not connect the camera to
a computer running one of the above operating
systems without installing the USB driver first.
• USB driver installation is not required in the case of
Windows XP, 2000, and Me.
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2. Set the bundled CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive of your computer.
5. When the final setup screen appears, click the
[Exit] button on the CD-ROM menu to exit the
menu, and then remove the CD-ROM from
your computer.
• Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “USB
driver”.
• With some computer operating systems, a message
prompting you to restart your computer may appear.
If this happens, restart your computer. The CD-ROM
menu will appear again after your computer restarts.
Click the [Exit] button on the CD-ROM menu to exit
the menu, and then remove the CD-ROM from your
computer.
3. On the menu screen that appears, click
“English”.
4. Click [USB driver B] and then [Install].
• This starts installation.
• Follow the instructions that appear on your computer
screen to complete the installation.
6. 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.
• The following steps show installation under the
English version of Windows.
• If you are using battery power without the AC
adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on
the area where you purchased the camera.
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7. Connect the USB cable that comes bundled
with the camera to the USB cradle and your
computer’s USB port.
USB cable
(bundled)
[DC IN 5.3V]
Connector B
USB port
Connector A
[
](USB port)
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the
USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable
plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
• Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as
far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if
connections are not correct.
[DC IN 5.3V]
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8. Press the camera’s power button to turn it on,
and then press its [MENU] button.
12. Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it
is turned on.
9. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and
then press [̈].
10. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
11. Turn off the camera.
13. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
• This will cause your computer to create a hardware
profile for camera’s built-in memory or the memory
card loaded in the camera. You do not need to install
the USB driver every time. After you install it once,
your computer will recognize the camera’s built-in
memory or its memory card when you establish a
USB connection between the camera and your
computer.
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• Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode,
which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light
green (page 213).
14. On your computer, double-click “My
Computer”.
• If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then
[My Computer].
• At this point, some operating systems will display a
“Removable Disk” dialog box. If your operating
system does, close the dialog box.
15. Double-click “Removable Disk”.
• Your computer sees the camera’s file memory as a
removable disk.
16. Double-click the “Dcim” folder.
17. Double-click the folder that contains the
image you want.
18. Double-click the file that contains the image
you want to view.
[USB] button
[USB] lamp
• For information about file names, see “Memory
Folder Structure” on page 190.
NOTE
• If you open a rotated image on your computer, the
original unrotated version will appear (page 133).
This is true both for a rotated image opened from
camera memory and for a rotated image that has
been copied to your computer’s hard disk.
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NOTE
19. Depending on your operating system, perform
one of the following procedures to save the
files, if you want.
• If you already have a folder named “Dcim” in your
computer’s “My Documents” folder, performing the
procedures under step 19 above will overwrite the
existing “Dcim” folder with the newly saved folder. If
you want to save the contents of the existing “Dcim”
folder, change its name or move it to another location
before saving a new “Dcim” folder.
Windows 2000, Me, 98SE, 98
1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), right-
click the “Dcim” folder.
2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy].
3. Double click [My Documents] to open it.
IMPORTANT!
4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste].
• Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or
rename images stored in the camera’s file memory.
Doing so can cause problems with the image
management data used by the camera, which may
make it impossible to display images on the camera
or it may cause large error in the number of images
value displayed by the camera. Always copy images
to your computer before performing any edit, delete,
move, or rename operation.
• This copies the “Dcim” folder (which contains the
image files) to your “My Documents” folder.
Windows XP
1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), right-
click the “Dcim” folder.
2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy].
3. Click [Start] and then [My Documents].
4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste].
• This copies the “Dcim” folder (which contains the
image files) to your “My Documents” folder.
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20. Depending on the version of Windows you are
running, use one of the following procedures
to terminate the USB connection.
I USB Connection Precautions
• 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.
Windows XP/98SE/98 Users
• After pressing the USB cradle’s [USB] button and
making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove
the camera from the USB cradle.
Windows 2000/Me 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’s [USB]
button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit,
remove the camera from the USB cradle.
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IMPORTANT!
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.
• 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.
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.
IMPORTANT!
• If you are using battery power without the AC
adaptor, make sure that the battery is fully charged.
•
This camera does not support operation on 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, 10.3 or 10.4), use the standard
USB driver that comes with your OS.
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on
the area where you purchased the camera.
1. Use the USB cradle to establish a connection between
the camera and your Macintosh.
2. View and copy the images you want.
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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.
[DC IN 5.3V]
USB cable
(bundled)
Connector B
USB port
Connector A
[
](USB port)
• Take care when connecting the USB cable to the
USB cradle or your computer. USB ports and cable
plugs are shaped for proper positioning.
• Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as
far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if
connections are not correct.
[DC IN 5.3V]
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3. Press the camera’s power button to turn it on,
and then press its [MENU] button.
8. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button.
• Pressing the [USB] button enters the USB mode,
which causes the USB cradle’s [USB] lamp to light
green (page 213).
4. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and
then press [̈].
9. Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file
memory as a drive.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT)”, and then press [SET].
• The appearance of the drive icon depends on the
Mac OS version you are using.
6. Turn off the camera.
• Your Macintosh will see the camera’s file memory as
a drive whenever you establish a USB connection
between the camera and your Macintosh.
7. Place the camera onto the USB cradle.
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it
is turned on.
10. Double-click the drive icon for the camera’s
file memory, the “DCIM” folder, and then the
folder that contains the image you want.
[USB] button
[USB] lamp
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IMPORTANT!
11. Double-click the file that contains the image
you want to view.
• Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or
rename images stored in the camera’s file memory.
Doing so can cause problems with the image
management data used by the camera, which may
make it impossible to display images on the camera
or it may cause large error in the number of images
value displayed by the camera. Always copy images
to your computer before performing any edit, delete,
move, or rename operation.
• For information about file names, see “Memory
Folder Structure” on page 190.
NOTE
• If you open a rotated image on your Macintosh, the
original unrotated version will appear (page 133).
This is true both for a rotated image opened from
camera memory and for a rotated image that has
been copied to your Macintosh hard disk.
13. To terminate the USB connection, drag the
drive icon that represents the camera to
Trash.
12. 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.
14. Press the USB cradle’s [USB] button. After
making sure the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove
the camera from the USB cradle.
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I USB Connection Precautions
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.
• 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.
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 adaptor (for an SD
memory card or MMC). For full details, see the user
documentation that comes with the PC card adaptor and
your computer.
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Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card
Reader/Writer
See the user documentation that comes with the SD
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.
memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.
DCF Protocol
DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) can exchange
images with each other. DCF protocol defines a format for
image file data and the folder structure for file memory, so
images can be viewed using another manufacturer’s DCF
camera or printed on a DCF printer.
Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer
and PC Card Adaptor (for an SD memory card or MMC)
See the user documentation that comes with the PC card
reader/writer and PC card adaptor for details about how to
use them.
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Memory Folder Structure
I Folder Structure
I Folder and File Contents
• DCIM folder
Folder that stores all of the digital camera files
DCIM
(DCIM Folder)
• Storage folder
100CASIO
CIMG0001.JPG
(Storage folder)
(Image file)
Folder for storing files created by the digital camera
CIMG0002.AVI
CIMG0003.WAV
CIMG0004.JPG
CIMG0004.WAV
(Movie file)
• Image file
(Audio file)
(Audio snapshot image file)
(Audio snapshot audio file)
File that contains an image recorded with the digital
camera (File Name Extension: JPG)
101CASIO
102CASIO
(Storage folder)
(Storage folder)
• Movie file
File that contains a movie recorded with the digital
camera (File Name Extension: AVI)
FAVORITE
(FAVORITE folder)
*
• Audio file
CIMG0001.JPG
CIMG0002.JPG
(Storage file)
(Storage file)
File that contains an audio recording (File Name
Extension: WAV)
MISC
AUTPRINT.MRK
(DPOF file folder)
(DPOF file)
• Audio snapshot image file
File that contains the image part of an audio snapshot
(File Name Extension: JPG)
SCENE
(BEST SHOT folder)
*
• Audio snapshot audio file
UZ500001.JPE
UZ500002.JPE
(User setup file)
(User setup file)
File that contains the audio part of an audio snapshot
(File Name Extension: WAV)
* These folders are created in built-in memory only.
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• FAVORITE folder (Built-in memory only)
Folder that contains Favorites image files
Image Files Supported by the Camera
• Image files recorded with this camera
• DCF protocol image files
×
(Image Size: 320 240 pixels)
• DPOF file folder
Folder that contains DPOF files
Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When
displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it
may take a long time for the image to appear on the
display.
• BEST SHOT folder (Built-in memory only)
Folder that contains BEST SHOT user setup files
• User setup file (Built-in memory only)
Files that contain BEST SHOT user setups
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I 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.
• Memory Folders and files must be stored in accordance
with the “Memory Folder Structure” shown on page 190 in
order for the camera to be able to recognize them
correctly.
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This section explains the software and applications on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, and provides an
overview of what you can do with them.
Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below)
or a Macintosh (see page 203).
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications
you need on your computer.
About the bundled CD-ROM
The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below. Installation of these applications
is optional, and you should install only the ones you want to use.
CD-ROM Software
Purpose
Software Name
Supported Windows Versions
XP/2000/Me
Required Operation
USB connection to a computer for
image transfer
–
Use the USB cradle to establish a
connection between the camera and
computer. Installation of the USB driver
is not required (page 176).
USB driver Type B
98SE/98
Use the USB cradle to establish a
connection between the camera and
computer. Install the USB driver Type
B
(page 176).
Management of images transferred
to a computer
Photo Loader 2.3
* DirectX 9.0c
XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Install Photo Loader 2.3 (page 196).
* If the computer does not have
DirectX 9.0 or higher installed, install
DirectX 9.0c (page 198).
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CD-ROM Software
Supported Windows Versions
Purpose
Software Name
Required Operation
Snapshot retouching,
reorientation, printing
Photohands 1.0
XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Install Photohands 1.0 (page 199).
Movie playback
Windows Media Player 9
* DirectX 9.0c
XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
• Windows Media Player, which is already
installed on most computers, can be used for
playback.
*If you are running Windows 2000, 98SE or 98
with a DirectX version that is lower than 9.0c,
install DirectX 9.0c (page 198).
Viewing of user
documentation (PDF) files
Adobe Reader 6.0
XP/2000/Me/98SE
98
If your computer does not already have Adobe
Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed,
install Adobe Reader 6.0 (page 202).
–
If your computer does not already have Adobe
Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, go to
the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and
install Acrobat Reader 5.0.5.
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USB driver Type B
OS: 98SE/98
Computer System Requirements
Computer system requirements are different for each of the
applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the
particular application you are trying to use. Note that the
values provided here are minimum requirements for
running each application. Actual requirements are greater,
depending on the number of images and the sizes of the
images being handled.
• In the case of Windows XP, 2000, or Me, connect the
camera to the computer using the bundled USB cradle.
You do not need to install the USB driver from the
bundled CD-ROM.
• Correct operation is not guaranteed on a computer that
has been upgraded from Windows 95 or 3.1.
Photo Loader 2.3
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Memory: At least 16MB
HD: At least 7MB
Other: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; DirectX 9.0 or higher
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Photohands 1.0
Managing Images on a PC
To manage images on a PC, you need to install the Photo
Loader application from the CD-ROM that comes with the
camera.
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
Memory: At least 64MB
HD: At least 10MB
• Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photo
Loader”.
DirectX 9.0c
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98
HD: At least 65MB free space during installation, 18MB
after installation is complete.
NOTE
• If you already have Photo Loader installed on your
computer, check its version. If the bundled version is
newer than the one you have, uninstall the old
version of Photo Loader and then install the newer
version.
Adobe Reader 6.0
OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE
CPU: Pentium
Memory: 32MB
HD: 60MB
Other: Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher
The CD-ROM includes the software and user
documentation for various languages. Check the CD-ROM
menu screen to see if applications and user documentation
are available for a particular language.
IMPORTANT!
• For details about Windows minimum system
requirements, see the “Read me” file on the CD-
ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
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I Getting Started
I Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File
Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-
ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu
application, which displays a menu screen on your
computer.
You should always read the “Read me” file for “Photo
Loader” before installing it. The “Read me” file contains
information you need to know when installing the
application.
• The menu application may not start up automatically on
some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD-
ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu
application.
1. Click the “Read me” button for “Photo
Loader”.
IMPORTANT!
• Before upgrading or reinstalling Photo Loader, or
before installing it onto another computer, be sure to
read the “Read me” file for information about
retaining existing libraries.
I Selecting a Language
First select a language. Note that some software is not
available in all languages.
1. On the menu screen, click the tab for the
language you want.
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I Installing Photo Loader
I Checking for the Proper Version of DirectX
In order to manage images using Photo Loader, your
computer also needs to have DirectX 9.0 or higher
installed. You can check the installed version of DirectX
using your PC’s DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
1. Click the “Install” button for “Photo Loader”.
2. Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen.
1. On your PC, click [Start], [All Programs],
[Accessories], [System Tools], and then
[System Information].
IMPORTANT!
• Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and
completely. If you make a mistake when installing
Photo Loader, you may not be able to browse your
existing library information and HTML files that are
created automatically by Photo Loader. In some
cases, image files may be lost.
2. On the [Tools] menu of the window that
appears, select [DirectX Diagnostic Tool].
3. On the [System] tab, check to make sure that
the version shown for the “DirectX Version”
item is 9.0 or higher.
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4. Click [Exit] to exit DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a
Snapshot
In order to retouch, reorient, or print snapshots on your PC,
you need to install Photohands from the CD-ROM that
comes bundled with the camera.
• If your PC already has DirectX 9.0 or higher
installed, you do not need to install DirectX 9.0c from
the bundled CD-ROM.
• If your PC does not have DirectX 9.0 or higher
installed, install DirectX 9.0c from the bundled CD-
ROM.
• Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows
“Photohands”.
NOTE
• If you already have Photohands installed on your
computer, check its version. If the bundled version is
newer than the one you have, uninstall the old
version of Photohands and then install the newer
version.
The CD-ROM includes the software and user
documentation for various languages. Check the CD-ROM
menu screen to see if applications and user documentation
are available for a particular language.
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I Getting Started
I Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File
Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CD-
ROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu
application, which displays a menu screen on your
computer.
You should always read the “Read me” file for
“Photohands” before installing it. The “Read me” file
contains information you need to know when installing the
application.
1. Click the “Read me” button for “Photohands”.
• The menu application may not start up automatically on
some computers. If this happens, navigate to the CD-
ROM and double-click “menu.exe” to launch the menu
application.
I Installing Photohands
1. Click the “Install” button for “Photohands”.
I Selecting a Language
First select a language. Note that some software is not
available in all languages.
2. Follow the instructions that appear on your
computer screen.
1. On the menu screen, click the tab for the
language you want.
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IMPORTANT!
Playing a Movie
• The above is the recommended environment.
Configuring this environment does not guarantee
proper operation.
Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most
computers, can be used for movie playback.
• Even if your computer meets the recommended
requirements described above, certain settings and
other installed software may interfere with proper
playback of movies.
I Movie Playback Precautions
Proper movie playback may not be possible on some
computers. If you experience problems, try the following.
• Try recording movies with a quality setting of “Normal” or
“LP”.
• Try upgrading Windows Media Player to the latest
version.
• Quit any other applications you have running, and stop
resident applications.
Even if proper playback is not possible on the computer,
you can use the AV cable that comes bundled with the
camera to connect to the video input terminal a TV or
computer and play back movies that way.
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Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
User Registration
You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do
so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the
Internet with your computer.
1. In the “Manual” area, click the name of the
manual you want to read.
IMPORTANT!
1. Click the “Register” button.
• You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat
Reader installed on your computer in order to view
the contents of a PDF file. If you do not already have
Adobe Reader installed, you can install it from the
bundled CD-ROM.
• This starts up your Web browser and accesses the
user registration website. Follow the instructions that
appear on your computer screen to register.
Exiting the Menu Application
1. On the menu screen, click “Exit” to exit the
menu.
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Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer
Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications
you need on your computer.
About the bundled CD-ROM
The CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera contains the applications described below. Installation of these applications
is optional, and you should install only the ones you want to use.
CD-ROM Software
Mac OS Versions
OS 9/OS X
Purpose
For the Macintosh
Required Operation
USB connection to a Macintosh for
image transfer
–
Use the USB cradle to establish a
connection between the camera
and your Macintosh. USB driver is
not required (page 184).
Managing of Images on a Macintosh
Photo Loader 1.1
OS 9
OS X
Install Photo Loader 1.1 (page
205).
–
Use iPhoto, which comes bundled
with your operating system (page
205).
Movie playback
QuickTime
OS 9/OS X
OS 9/OS X
You can use QuickTime, which
comes bundled with your operating
system, for playback (page 206).
Viewing of user documentation
(PDF) files
–
Use Adobe Reader or Adobe
Acrobat Reader, which comes
bundled with your operating
system (page 206).
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Photo Loader 1.1
OS: OS 9
Memory: 32MB
HD: At least 3MB
Computer System Requirements
Computer system requirements are different for each of the
applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the
particular application you are trying to use. Note that the
values provided here are minimum requirements for
running each application. Actual requirements are greater,
depending on the number of images and the sizes of the
images being handled.
• USB connection is supported on a Macintosh running OS
9 or X. Operation is supported using the standard USB
driver that comes with the operating system, so all you
need to do is connect the camera to your Macintosh using
the USB cable.
IMPORTANT!
• For details about Macintosh minimum system
requirements, see the “Readme” file on the CD-ROM
that comes bundled with the camera.
• The software on the CD-ROM that comes bundled
with the camera does not support operation under
Mac OS X.
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IMPORTANT!
Managing Images on a Macintosh
• If you are upgrading to the new version of Photo
Loader from a previous version and you want to use
library management data and HTML files created
using the old version of Photo Loader, be sure to
read the “Important” file in the “Photo Loader” folder.
Follow the instructions in the file to use your existing
library management files. Failure to follow this
procedure correctly can result in loss or corruption of
your existing files.
I To manage images on a Macintosh running
OS 9
Install the Photo Loader application from the CD-ROM that
comes with the camera.
• Use the CD-ROM whose contents label shows “Photo
Loader”.
G To install Photo Loader
I To manage images on a Macintosh running
OS X
1. Open the folder named “Photo Loader”.
Use iPhoto, which comes bundled with the operating
system. iPhoto enables management of snapshots.
2. Open the folder named “English”, and then
open the file named “Important”.
3. Open the folder named “Installer”, and then
open the file named “readme”.
4. Follow the instructions in the “readme” file to
install Photo Loader.
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Playing a Movie
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your
operating system, to play back movies.
You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader
installed on your computer in order to view the contents of
a PDF file.
If you don’t, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website
and install Acrobat Reader.
I Movie Playback Precautions
Proper movie playback may not be possible on some
Macintosh models. If you experience problems, try the
following.
I To view the camera user’s guide
• Try recording movies with a quality setting of “Normal” or
“LP”.
• Try upgrading to the latest version of QuickTime.
• Quit any other applications that are running.
1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.
2. Open the “Digital Camera” folder, and then
open the folder for the language whose user’s
guide you want to view.
Even if proper playback is not possible on your Macintosh,
you can use the AV cable that comes bundled with the
camera to connect to the video input terminal a TV or
Macintosh and play back movies that way.
3. Open the file named “camera_xx.pdf”.
• “xx” is the language code (Example: camera_e.pdf is
for English.)
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I To view the Photo Loader user’s guide
1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder.
2. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then
open the “English” folder.
3. Open “PhotoLoader_english”.
To register as a camera user
Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following
CASIO website to register:
http://world.casio.com/qv/register/
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On / Off
BEST SHOT: On / Off
Menu Reference
Memory
The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC
mode and the PLAY mode, and their settings.
• The settings that are underlined in the following table are
initial defaults.
Flash: On / Off
Focus: On / Off
White Balance: On / Off
ISO: On / Off
AF Area: On / Off
I REC Mode
Metering: On / Off
Self-timer: On / Off
Flash Intensity: On / Off
Digital Zoom: On / Off
MF Position: On / Off
Zoom Position: On / Off
G REC Tab Menu
Focus
(Auto Focus) /
(Pan Focus) /
(Manual Focus)
Macro /
(Infinity) /
Continuous
Self-timer
On / Off
10 sec / 2 sec / X3 / Off
Spot / Multi
On / Off
Auto / Off
AF Area
AF Assist Light
Anti Shake
L/R Key
Focus / EV Shift / White Balance / ISO /
Self-timer / Off
On / Off
Quick Shutter
Audio Snap
Grid
On / Off
On / Off
Digital Zoom
On / Off
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G Quality Tab Menu
G Set Up Tab Menu
×
Size
5M (2560 1920) /
Screen
Sounds
Bright / Normal
Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation /
Operation / Play
×
5M (3:2) (2560 1712 (3:2)) /
×
×
4M (2304 1728) / 3M (2048 1536) /
×
×
2M (1600 1200) / VGA (640 480)
Fine / Normal / Economy
Startup
On (Selectable image) / Off
Continue / Reset
Quality
File No.
(Snapshots)
Quality
World Time
Home / World
HQ / Normal / LP
Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.)
World Time setup (city, DST, etc.)
Time setting
(Movies)
EV Shift
–2.0 / –1.7 / –1.3 / –1.0 / –0.7 / –0.3 / 0.0 /
+0.3 / +0.7 / +1.0 / +1.3 / +1.7 / +2.0
Adjust
Date Style
Language
YY/MM/DD / DD/MM/YY / MM/DD/YY
/ English / Français / Deutsch /
Español / Italiano / Português /
/
White Balance
Auto /
(Daylight) /
(Cloudy) /
(Shade) /
N
(Day White) /
/
D
(Daylight) /
(Tungsten) / Manual
ISO
Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400
Multi / Center weighted / Spot
Sleep
30 sec / 1 min / 2 min / Off
2 min / 5 min
Auto Power Off
REC / PLAY
USB
Metering
Filter
Power On / Power On/Off / Disable
Off / B/W / Sepia / Red / Green / Blue /
Yellow / Pink / Purple
+2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2
+2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2
+2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2
+2 / +1 / 0 / –1 / –2
Auto / Off
Mass Storage (USB DIRECT- PRINT) /
PTP (PictBridge)
Sharpness
Saturation
Contrast
Video Out
Format
Reset
NTSC / PAL
Format / Cancel
Reset / Cancel
Flash Intensity
Flash Assist
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G Set Up Tab Menu
• The contents of the PLAY mode set up tab menu are
identical to those of the REC mode set up tab menu.
I PLAY Mode
G PLAY Tab Menu
Slideshow
Start / Images / Time / Interval / Effect /
Cancel
Calendar
–
MOTION PRINT
Movie Editing
9 frames / 1 frame / Cancel
Cut (Before) /
(Between) / Cut (After) / Cancel
Show / Save / Cancel
Cut
Favorites
DPOF
Select images / All images / Cancel
Protect
Rotation
Resize
On / All Files : On / Cancel
Rotate / Cancel
3M / 2M / VGA / Cancel
Trimming
Dubbing
Copy
–
–
Built-in
Card / Card
Built-in / Cancel
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I REC Mode
Indicator Lamp Reference
The camera has two indicator lamps: an operation lamp
and an AF assist light/self-timer lamp. These lamps light
and flash to indicate the current operational status of the
camera.
AF assist
light/self-
timer
Operation Lamp
Meaning
lamp
Green
Lit
Red Amber
Red
Operation lamp
AF assist light / self-timer lamp
Operational (Power on,
recording enabled)
Flash is charging.
Auto Focus operation was
successful.
Pattern 3
Lit
Pattern 3
Lit
Cannot Auto Focus.
Monitor screen is off. / Sleep
state
Pattern 2
Pattern 1
Storing image
Storing movie data /
processing image data
Self-timer countdown
(10 to 3 seconds)
Self-timer countdown
(3 to 0 seconds)
* There are three lamp flash patterns. Pattern 1 flashes once per
second, Pattern 2 flashes twice per second, and Pattern 3 flashes
four times per second. The table below explains what each flash
pattern indicates.
Pattern 1
Pattern 2
Pattern 1
Cannot charge flash.
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IMPORTANT!
AF assist
light /
self-timer
• When you are using a memory card, never remove
the card from the camera while the operation lamp is
flashing green. Doing so will cause recorded images
to be lost.
Operation Lamp
Meaning
lamp
Green
Red Amber
Red
Memory card problem /
Memory card is unformatted. /
BEST SHOT setup cannot be
registered.
Pattern 2
Memory card is locked. /
Cannot create folder. /
Memory is full. / Write error
Low battery alert
Lit
Pattern 3
Pattern 3
Pattern 3
Formatting card
Powering down
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I PLAY Mode
I USB Cradle Indicator Lamps
The USB cradle has two indicator lamps: a [CHARGE]
lamp and a [USB] lamp. These lamps light and flash to
indicate the current operational status of the USB cradle
and camera.
AF assist
light /
self-timer
lamp
Operation Lamp
Meaning
Green
Lit
Red
Red
Operational (Power on, recording
enabled)
One of the following operations is
being performed: delete, DPOF,
image protect, copy, format, power
down, image resizing, image
trimming, after recording, MOTION
PRINT, movie editing
[CHARGE] lamp
[USB] lamp
Pattern 3
[CHARGE] lamp
[USB] lamp
Color Status
Memory card problem / Memory
card is unformatted.
Meaning
Charging
Pattern 2
Color
Red
Status
Lit
Memory card is locked. / Cannot
create folder. / Memory is full.
Low battery alert
Lit
Green
Amber
Red
Lit
Charging complete
Charge standby
Charge error
Pattern 3
Lit
Flashing
Green
Lit
USB connection
Green Flashing Accessing memory
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Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Possible Cause
Action
Power does not turn on.
1) The battery is not oriented correctly.
2) The battery is dead.
1) Orient the battery correctly (page 32).
2) Charge the battery (page 33). If the battery
goes dead soon after being charged, it means
the battery has reached the end of its life and
needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately
available NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion
battery.
Camera suddenly powers
down.
1) Auto Power Off activated (page 44).
2) The battery is dead.
1) Turn power back on.
2) Charge the battery (page 33).
Image is not recorded
when the shutter button is
pressed.
1) The camera is in the PLAY mode.
2) Flash unit is being charged.
3) Memory is full.
1) Press [
] (REC) to enter the REC mode.
2) Wait until the flash unit finishes charging.
3) Transfer files you want to keep to your
computer and then delete files from image
memory, or use a different memory card.
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Symptom
Possible Cause
1) The lens is dirty.
2) The subject is not located in the center of the
focus frame when you compose the image.
3) The subject you are shooting is a type that is
not compatible with Auto Focus operation (page
57).
Action
Auto Focus does not focus
properly.
1) Clean the lens.
2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus
frame when composing the image.
3) Use manual focus (page 78).
4) You are moving the camera.
4) Mount the camera on a tripod.
The subject is out of focus
in the recorded image.
The image is not focused properly.
1) The image is not focused properly.
When composing the image, make sure the
subject on which you want to focus is located
inside the focus frame.
Scenery shots are out of
focus.
1) When composing the image, make sure the
subject on which you want to focus is located
inside the focus frame (page 53).
2) The wrong focus mode is selected.
2) Change the focus mode to “
” (Auto Focus,
page 73) or “ ” (infinity, page 77).
3) The wrong BEST SHOT scene is selected.
3) Change the BEST SHOT scene to “Scenery”
(page 86).
The flash does not fire.
1) “
” (flash off) is selected as the flash mode.
1) Select a different flash mode (page 62).
2) Charge the battery (page 33).
2) The battery is dead.
3) A scene that selects “
flash mode is selected in the BEST SHOT
mode.
” (flash off) as the
3) Select a different flash mode (page 62) or
BEST SHOT scene (page 86).
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Symptom
Possible Cause
The battery is dead.
Action
Camera powers down
during self-timer
countdown.
Charge the battery (page 33).
Monitor screen image is
out of focus.
1) You are using the Manual Focus mode and
have not focused the image.
1) Focus the image (page 78).
2) You are trying to use the Macro mode (
when shooting a scenery or portrait shot.
3) You are trying to use Auto Focus or the Infinity
)
2) Use Auto Focus for scenery and portrait shots.
3) Use the Macro mode (
) for close-ups.
mode (
) when shooting a close-up shot.
Recorded images are not
saved in memory.
1) Camera powers down before the save
operation is complete.
2) Removing the memory card before the save
operation is complete.
1) When the battery indicator shows
“
”, charge
the battery as soon as possible (page 33).
2) Do not remove the memory card before the
save operation is complete.
Though available lighting is
bright, the faces of human
subjects appear dark.
Not enough light is reaching the subjects.
•
•
•
•
Change the flash mode setting to “
on) for daylight synchro flash (page 63).
Increase the EV shift value (page 80).
” (flash
Subjects are too dark when
recording images on a
seashore or at a ski area.
Sunlight reflected by water, sand, or snow, can
cause underexposure of images.
Change the flash mode setting to “
on) for daylight synchro flash (page 63).
Increase the EV shift value (page 80).
” (flash
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Action
Vertical lines on the
monitor screen.
Recording a very brightly lit subject can cause a
vertical band to appear in the monitor screen
image.
This is a CCD phenomenon known as “vertical
smear”, and does not indicate malfunction of the
camera. Note that vertical smear is not recorded
with the image in the case of a snapshot, but it is
recorded in the case of a movie.
Out of focus images.
The subject is outside the shooting range of the
camera.
Record within the allowable shooting range.
Digital noise in images.
Sensitivity is increased automatically for dark
subjects. Greater sensitivity increases the chance
of digital noise.
Use a light or some other means to illuminate the
subject.
Color of the playback
image is different from the
image on the monitor
screen during recording.
Sunlight or light from another source is shining
directly into the lens during recording.
Position the camera so sunlight does not shine
directly into the lens.
Images are not displayed.
A memory card with non-DCF images recorded
with another camera is loaded in the camera.
This camera cannot display non-DCF images
recorded onto a memory card using another digital
camera.
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Action
All buttons and switches
are disabled.
Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge,
impact, etc. while the camera was connected to
another device.
Remove the battery from the camera, reinsert it,
and then try again.
Monitor screen is off.
USB communication is in progress.
After confirming that the computer is not
accessing camera memory, disconnect the USB
cable.
1) Camera is not set securely on the USB cradle.
1) Check the connection between the camera and
USB cradle.
Cannot transfer files over a
USB connection.
2) USB cable is not connected securely.
3) USB driver is not installed.
2) Check all connections.
3) Install the USB driver on your computer (page
176).
4) Camera is turned off.
4) Press the [USB] button on the USB cradle.
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If you have problems installing the USB driver...
You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running
Windows 98SE/98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM, or if you have another type of driver installed.
This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the digital camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will
need to re-install the camera’s USB driver. For information about how to re-install the USB driver, see the USB driver’s “Read
me” file on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera.
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Display Messages
Battery is low.
The battery is dead.
Check connections! • You are attempting to connect the camera to a
printer while the camera’s USB settings are not
compatible with the USB system of the printer
(page 155).
Cannot correct
image!
Keystone correction cannot be performed for some
reason. The image will be stored as-is, without
correction (page 93).
• You are attempting to connect to a computer that
does not have a USB driver installed (page 176).
Can not find the file. The camera cannot find a image specified by the
slideshow “Images” setting. Specify another image
(page 130).
File could not be
saved because
battery is low.
The battery is dead, so the recorded image could
not be saved.
Cannot register any • You are attempting to save a BEST SHOT scene
more files.
when there are already 999 scenes in the
“SCENE” folder (page 89).
• You are attempting to copy a FAVORITE file
when the “FAVORITE” folder already contains
9999 files (page 144).
Folder cannot be
created.
This message appears when you try to record an
image while there are 9,999 files stored in the
999th folder. If you want to record more files,
delete files you no longer need (page 140).
LENS ERROR
If the lens comes into contact with some obstacle
while it is extending, this message appears, the lens
retracts, and the camera turns off. Take action to
remove the obstacle, and try turning on power again.
Card ERROR
Some problem occurred with the memory card.
Turn off the camera, and remove and then reinsert
the memory card. If the same message appears,
format the memory card (page 162).
Load paper!
The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer
is out of paper.
IMPORTANT!
Formatting the memory card deletes all files on
the memory card. Before formatting, try
transferring recoverable files to a computer or
some other storage device.
Memory Full
Memory is full. If you want to record more files,
delete files you no longer need (page 140).
No Favorites file!
There is no FAVORITE file.
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Printing Error
One of the following problems occurred during
printing.
There is no image to The image or movie whose setup you are trying to
register.
save is not supported by BEST SHOT.
• Printer power off
• Printer internal error
This card is not
formatted.
The memory card loaded in the camera is not
formatted. Format the memory card (page 162).
Record Error
Image compression could not be performed during
image data storage for some reason. Record the
image again.
This file cannot be
played.
The image file or audio file is corrupted, or is a
type that cannot be displayed by this camera.
Replenish ink!
The camera is in the Printer mode, and the printer
is running low on ink or is out of ink.
This function cannot You attempted to copy files from built-in memory
be used.
to a memory card loaded in the camera while there
is no memory card in the camera (page 163).
SYSTEM ERROR
The card is locked.
Your camera system is corrupted. Contact your
retailer or a CASIO service center.
This function is not The function you are trying to perform is not
supported for this
file.
supported for the file on which you are trying to
perform it.
The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked.
You cannot store images to or delete images from
a memory card that is locked.
There are no files.
• There are no files in built-in memory or on the
memory card.
• This message will appear if you rename the files
or folders in camera memory or if you move them
to different locations. If this happens, move the
files or folders back to their original locations in
camera memory and return them to their original
preset names (pages 190, 192).
There are no printing There are no DPOF settings specifying images and
images.
the number of copies of each for printing.
Set up DPOF.
Configure the required DPOF settings (page 167).
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Data Size
Specifications
• Snapshots
Product ............................... Digital Camera
Model .................................. EX-Z500
File Size
(pixels)
Approximate
Built-in
SD Memory
Quality
Image File Size memory 8.7MB Card 256MB*
×
2560 1920
Fine
Normal
Economy
Fine
3.0MB
2.0MB
2 shots
4 shots
7 shots
3 shots
4 shots
8 shots
3 shots
5 shots
9 shots
4 shots
6 shots
12 shots
7 shots
10 shots
19 shots
22 shots
33 shots
62 shots
78 shots
116 shots
221 shots
87 shots
1.0MB
I Camera Functions
×
2560 1712
2.68MB
1.79MB
890KB
2.43MB
1.62MB
810KB
1.92MB
1.28MB
640KB
1.17MB
780KB
390KB
360KB
240KB
120KB
Image Files Format
(3:2)
Normal
Economy
Fine
129 shots
246 shots
97 shots
Snapshots ....................... JPEG (Exif Ver.2.2); DCF (Design rule
for Camera File system) 1.0 standard;
DPOF compliant
Movies ............................. AVI (Motion JPEG)
Audio ............................... WAV
×
2304 1728
Normal
Economy
Fine
143 shots
271 shots
121 shots
180 shots
348 shots
196 shots
286 shots
530 shots
625 shots
938 shots
1742 shots
×
2048 1536
Recording Media ............... 8.7MB built-in memory
SD Memory Card
Normal
Economy
Fine
MultiMediaCard
×
1600 1200
(UXGA)
Normal
Economy
Fine
×
640 480
(VGA)
Normal
Economy
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• Movies
Delete .................................. Single-file, all files (with protection)
Effective Pixels .................. 5.0 million
Image
Size
(Pixels)
Maximum
Approximate
Data Rate
(Frame Rate)
Approximate
Recording
Time for Built-
in Memory
8.7 MB
Approximate
Recording
Time for SD
Memory
Recording
Time Per
File
Imaging Element ................ 1/2.5-inch square pixel color CCD
(Total pixels: 5.25 million)
Card 256MB
Lens/Focal Distance
HQ
Until
memory
full
10.2 megabits
per second
(30 frames /
second)
7 seconds
11 seconds
29 seconds
3 minutes
and 16
seconds
Lenses ............................. F2.7 (W) to 5.2 (T); f=6.2 (W) to
18.6mm (T) (equivalent to
approximately 38 (W) to 114mm (T) for
35mm film)
×
640 480
6 lenses in 5 groups, with aspherical
lens
Normal
Until
memory
full
6.1 megabits
per second
(30 frames /
second)
5 minutes
and 27
seconds
×
640 480
Zoom ................................... 3X optical zoom; 4X digital zoom
(12X in combination with optical zoom)
LP
Until
memory
full
2.45 megabits
per second
(15 frames /
second)
13 minutes
and 35
seconds
Focusing ............................. Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Modes: Auto Focus, Macro
mode, Pan Focus, Infinity mode,
manual focus
×
320 240
AF Area: spot, multi; AF Assist Light
* Based on Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. products.
Capacity depends on card manufacturer.
Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface)
Auto Focus ...................... 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
Macro .............................. 17cm to 50cm (6.7˝ to 19.7˝)
Infinity Mode .................... ∞
* To determine the number of images that can be stored on a
memory card of a different capacity, multiply the capacities in the
table by the appropriate value.
Manual ............................. 17cm to ∞ (6.7˝ to ∞)
• Using optical zoom causes the above
ranges to change.
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Exposure Control
Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot by
CCD
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes.................... Auto Flash, ON, OFF, Red eye
reduction
Exposure ......................... Program AE
Exposure Compensation ..... –2EV to +2EV (1/3EV units)
Flash Range .................... Wide Angle Optical Zoom:
0.4 to 2.4 meters (1.3´ to 7.9´)
Telephoto Optical Zoom:
Shutter ................................ CCD electronic shutter; mechanical
shutter
0.4 to 1.3 meters (1.3´ to 5.6´)
(ISO Sensitivity: “Auto”)
* Depends on zoom factor.
Snapshot mode (Auto): 1/8 to 1/2000
second
• Above shutter speeds do not apply
when using a BEST SHOT scene.
Recording Functions ....... Snapshot; audio snapshot; macro; self-
timer; Continuous shutter; movie with
audio ; Voice Recording; BEST SHOT
mode (scenes other than Voice
Aperture .............................. F2.7/4.3, auto switching
• Using optical zoom causes the
aperture to change.
Recording)
• Audio recording is monaural.
White Balance .................... Auto WB, fixed (6 modes), manual
Audio Recording Time
Audio Snapshot ............... Approximately 30 seconds maximum
switching
per image
Sensitivity........................... Snapshots: Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100,
Voice Recording.............. Approximately 27 minutes with built-in
ISO 200, ISO 400
Movies: Auto
memory
After Recording ............... Approximately 30 seconds maximum
per image
Self-timer ............................ 10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-
timer
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Monitor Screen .................. 2.7-inch TFT color LCD
I Power Requirements
×
153,600 pixels (640 240)
Power Requirements ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery
Viewfinder .......................... Monitor screen
×
(NP-40)
1
Timekeeping Functions .... Built-in digital quartz clock
Date and Time ................ Recorded with image data
Auto Calendar ................. To 2049
World Time ...................... City; Date; Time; Summer time;
162 cities in 32 time zones
Approximate Battery Life:
The values below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined
below, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not
guarantee that you will be able to achieve this level of operation. Low
temperatures shorten battery life.
Input/Output Terminals .... Cradle connector
USB ..................................... USB 2.0 (Full-Speed) compatible
Microphone ........................ Monaural
Operation
Approximate Battery Life
500 shots (250 minutes)
Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)*1
(Operating Time)
Number of Shots, Continuous
Recording*2 (Operating Time)
1330 shots (270 minutes)
Speaker ............................... Monaural
Continuous Snapshot Playback*3
470 minutes
220 minutes
460 minutes
4
*
Continuous Movie Recording
Continuous Voice Recording*5
Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1300mAh)
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
*1 Number of Shots (CIPA Standard)
•
•
•
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Monitor Screen: On
Zoom operation between full wide to full telephoto every 30 seconds,
during which two images are recorded, one image with flash; power
turned off and back on every time 10 images are recorded.
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*2 Continuous Recording Conditions
I Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40)
Rated Voltage .................... 3.7 V
•
•
•
•
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Monitor screen: On
Flash: Off
Image recorded every 12 seconds, alternating full wide-angle and full
telephoto zoom
Rated Capacitance ............ 1300 mAh
Operating Temperature
Range .................................. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
*3 Continuous Snapshot Playback Conditions
•
•
Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
Scroll one image about every 10 seconds
×
×
Dimensions ........................ 38.5(W) 38.0(H) 9.3(D) mm
×
×
(1.53˝(W) 1.50˝(H) 0.37˝(D))
*4 Approximate time for continuous movie recording, without using zoom.
*5 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording.
Weight ................................. Approximately 34 g (1.2 oz)
Power Consumption ......... 3.7V DC Approximately 3.4W
I USB Cradle (CA-29)
×
×
Dimensions ........................ 88.5(W) 57(H) 20.5(D) mm
×
×
(3.48˝(W) 2.2˝(H) 0.81˝(D))
(excluding projections; 18.6mm (0.73˝)
at thinnest part)
Input/Output Terminals .... Camera connector; USB port; AC
adaptor terminal (DC IN 5.3V) /
AV output port (Special mini port,
NTSC / PAL)
Weight ................................. Approximately 112 g (4.0 oz)
(excluding battery and accessories)
Power Consumption ......... 5.3V DC Approximately 3.2W
Bundled Accessories........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-
40); USB cradle (CA-29); Special AC
adaptor; AC power cord; USB cable;
AV Cable; Strap; CD-ROM; Basic
Reference
×
×
Dimensions ........................ 105(W) 16(H) 61(D) mm
×
×
(4.1˝(W) 0.6˝(H) 2.4˝(D))
(excluding projections)
Weight ................................. Approximately 60 g (2.1 oz)
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I Special AC Adaptor (Inlet Type) (AD-C52G)
Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83 mA
Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 650 mA
I Special AC Adaptor (Plug-in Type) (AD-C52J)
Power Requirement .......... 100 to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, 83mA
Output ................................. 5.3V DC, 650mA
×
×
×
×
Dimensions ........................ 50(W) 20(H) 70(D) mm
Dimensions ........................ 50(W) 18(H) 70(D) mm
×
×
×
×
(2.0˝(W) 0.8˝(H) 2.8˝(D))
(2.0˝(W) 0.7˝(H) 2.8˝(D))
(excluding projections and cable)
(excluding projections and cable)
Weight ................................. Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz)
Weight ................................. Approximately 90 g (3.2 oz)
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