E
Digital Camera
EX-Z55
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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INTRODUCTION
20 GETTING READY
Contents
About This Manual ..................................................... 20
General Guide ............................................................ 21
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Camera
21
23
USB Cradle
Unpacking .................................................................... 2
Features ....................................................................... 9
Precautions ................................................................ 12
Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 24
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen
26
Attaching the Strap .................................................... 28
Power Requirements ................................................. 29
16 QUICK START GUIDE
Loading and Removing the Rechargeable Battery
To charge the battery
Power Supply Precautions
Turning the Camera On and Off
Configuring Power Saving Settings
29
31
36
39
41
First, charge the battery! ............................................ 16
To configure display language and clock settings ..... 17
To record an image .................................................... 18
To view a recorded image .......................................... 19
To delete an image ..................................................... 19
Using the On-screen Menus ...................................... 42
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings ... 44
To configure display language and clock settings
45
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Adjusting White Balance ............................................ 78
48 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually
79
Recording an Image ................................................... 48
Using the BESTSHOT Mode ..................................... 81
Specifying the Recording Mode
Aiming the Camera
Recording an Image
48
49
50
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup
To delete a BESTSHOT user setup
83
84
Combining Shots of Two People into
a Single Image (Coupling Shot)................................. 85
Using the Optical Viewfinder...................................... 54
Using Zoom ................................................................ 55
Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-shot).................................... 87
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
55
57
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Using the Flash .......................................................... 59
Documents (Business Shot) ...................................... 89
Flash Unit Status
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting
Using Flash Assist
60
61
61
To use Business Shot
90
Using the Movie Mode ............................................... 91
Recording Audio ......................................................... 94
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 63
Specifying Image Size ............................................... 65
Specifying Image Quality ........................................... 66
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
Recording Your Voice
94
95
Using the Histogram .................................................. 97
REC Mode Camera Settings ..................................... 99
68 OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
Specifying ISO Sensitivity
100
101
101
102
102
103
103
104
105
107
Specifying Outline Sharpness
Specifying Color Saturation
Specifying Contrast
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Turning Image Review On and Off
Using Icon Help
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈] Keys
Specifying Power On Default Settings
Resetting the Camera
Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 68
Using Auto Focus
Using the Macro Mode
Using Pan Focus
Using the Infinity Mode
Using Manual Focus
Using Focus Lock
69
71
72
73
74
75
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ........................... 76
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108 PLAYBACK
127 FILE MANAGEMENT
Basic Playback Operation........................................ 108
Folders ..................................................................... 127
Playing an Audio Snapshot
109
Memory Folders and Files
127
Flipping the Display...................................................110
Zooming the Display Image ...................................... 111
Resizing an Image ....................................................112
Cropping an Image....................................................113
Playing a Movie .........................................................114
Displaying the 9-image View ....................................115
Displaying the Calendar Screen ...............................116
Playing a Slide Show ................................................117
Protecting Files ........................................................ 128
To protect a single file
128
129
To protect all files in memory
Using the FAVORITE Folder .................................... 129
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
129
131
132
132
133 OTHER SETTINGS
Using the Photo Stand Feature
119
Configuring Sound Settings ..................................... 133
Rotating the Display Image...................................... 120
Using Image Roulette .............................................. 121
Adding Audio to a Snapshot .................................... 122
To configure sound settings
To set the volume level
133
134
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen ........... 134
Configuring Power Down Image Settings................ 135
To re-record audio
123
Playing Back a Voice Recording File....................... 124
Specifying the File Name Serial Number
Generation Method .................................................. 137
125 DELETING FILES
Using the Alarm ........................................................ 137
Setting the Clock ...................................................... 139
Deleting a Single File ............................................... 125
Deleting All Files ...................................................... 126
To select your Home Time zone
To set the current time and date
Changing the Date Format
139
140
140
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Using World Time ..................................................... 141
152 PRINTING IMAGES
To display the World Time screen
To configure World Time settings
141
141
DPOF........................................................................ 153
To configure print settings for a single image
To configure print settings for all images
154
155
Changing the Display Language ............................. 142
Changing the USB Port Protocol ............................. 143
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT ............... 156
PRINT Image Matching III ....................................... 159
Exif Print ................................................................... 159
Configuring [
] (REC) and [
] (PLAY)
Power On/Off Functions........................................... 144
Formatting Built-in Memory...................................... 145
160 VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
146 USING A MEMORY CARD
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer ........ 160
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer....... 166
Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer... 170
Using a Memory Card .............................................. 147
To insert a memory card into the camera
To remove a memory card from the camera
Formatting a Memory Card
147
148
148
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a
Computer.................................................................. 171
Copying Files ........................................................... 150
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
150
Memory Data ............................................................ 172
DCF Protocol
172
172
174
151
Memory Folder Structure
Image Files Supported by the Camera
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175 USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER
192 APPENDIX
Using the Album Feature ......................................... 175
Menu Reference....................................................... 192
Indicator Lamp Reference ....................................... 195
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................. 198
Creating an album
175
177
177
180
182
183
Selecting an Album Layout
Configuring Detailed Album Settings
Viewing Album Files
Saving an Album
To delete an album
If you have problems installing the USB driver…
Display Messages
201
202
Specifications ........................................................... 204
Installing the Software from the CD-ROM ............... 183
About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera
Software)
Computer System Requirements
183
185
Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows ... 186
Getting Started
Selecting a Language
Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File
Installing an Application
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
User Registration
187
187
187
188
188
189
189
Exiting the Menu Application
Installing Software from the
CD-ROM on a Macintosh ......................................... 189
Installing Software
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)
189
190
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IMPORTANT!
• Macintosh is a registered trademark 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.
•
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.
• The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix
Technologies Ltd. software.
Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997
Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
• Other company, product and service names used
herein may also be trademarks or service marks of
others.
• Photo Loader and Photohands are the property of
CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Except as stipulated
above, all copyrights and other related rights to these
applications revert to CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
• CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no
responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties
which may arise through the use of the EX-Z55.
• 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.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
• Windows, Internet Explorer, and DirectX are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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I Copyright Restrictions
Features
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.
• 5 million effective pixels
The CCD provides 5.25 million total pixels of very high-
resolution for crisp, clear, prints and display images.
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.
• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen
• Long battery life
A low-power design combines with a large-capacity
battery to provide more recording and playback between
charges.
• 12X zoom (page 55)
3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom
• 9.3MB flash memory
Images can be recorded without using a memory card.
• REC mode or PLAY mode power up (page 39)
Press [
] (REC) or [
] (PLAY) to turn on the camera
and enter the mode you want to use.
• Multi Auto Focus (page 70)
When “Multi” is selected for the Auto Focus area, the
camera takes simultaneous meter readings at seven
different points and automatically selects the best one.
• Pan Focus (page 72)
This feature lets you lock the focus point.
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• Auto Pan Focus (page 69)
• Coupling Shot and Pre-shot (pages 85, 87)
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.
Coupling Shot lets you combine two subjects into a single
image, while Pre-shot lets you add a subject to a
previously recorded background image. This means you
can create images that include you and your friend, even
if you are the only two people around.
• Support for SD memory cards and MMC (MultiMedia
Cards) for memory expansion (page 146)
• Triple Self-timer (page 63)
The self-timer can be set up to repeat three times,
automatically.
• Bundled with a USB Cradle (pages 31, 119, 156, 160)
The bundled USB cradle can be used to charge the
camera’s battery, and to transfer images to a computer. A
Photo Stand feature lets you view images while the
camera is on the cradle.
• Real-time histogram (page 97)
An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you
view the effect on overall image brightness.
• World Time (page 141)
• BESTSHOT (page 81)
A simple operation sets the current time for your current
location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time
zones.
Simply select the sample scene that matches the type of
image you are trying to record and the camera performs
troublesome setups automatically for beautiful pictures
every time.
• Alarm (page 137)
A built-in alarm helps to keep you on time for important
events, and even can be used in place of an alarm clock.
You can also have a specific image appear, or a movie or
audio file to play when the alarm time is reached.
• Business Shot (page 89)
Business Shot automatically corrects rectangular shapes
when recording the image of a business card, document,
whiteboard, or similar subjects from an angle.
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• Album Function (page 175)
• Selectable Sound Settings (page 133)
HTML files are generated automatically to create an
album of recorded images. Album contents can be viewed
and printed using a standard Web browser. Images can
also be incorporated into Web pages quickly and easily.
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.
• DCF Data Storage (page 172)
• Calendar screen (page 116)
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage
protocol provides image compatibility between the digital
camera and printers.
A simple operation displays a full-month calendar on the
camera’s monitor screen. Each day of the full-month
calendar shows a thumbnail of the first image recorded
for that date, which helps to make searching for a
particular image quicker and easier.
• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) (page 153)
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.
• Audio Snapshot Mode (page 94)
Use this mode to record snapshots that also include
audio.
III
• PRINT Image Matching
Images include PRINT Image Matching
setting and other camera setup information). A printer that
III
Compatible (page 159)
III
• Movie + Audio Mode (page 91)
data (mode
• Voice Recording (page 95)
Quick and easy recording of voice input.
supports PRINT Image Matching
reads this data and
adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images
come out just the way you intended when you recorded
them.
• After Recording (page 122)
Use this mode to add audio to snapshots after you record
them.
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• USB DIRECT-PRINT and PictBridge support (page 156)
Connect directly to a USB DIRECT-PRINT or PictBridge
compatible printer and you can print images without going
through a computer.
Precautions
I General Precautions
Be sure to observe the following important precautions
whenever using the EX-Z55.
• Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (page 184)
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.
All references in this manual to “camera” refer to the
CASIO EX-Z55 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.
• Never look at the sun or any other bright light through the
camera’s viewfinder. Doing so can damage your eyesight.
• Keep the small parts and accessories of this camera out
of the reach of small children. If swallowed accidentally,
contact your physician immediately.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operating
a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the driver’s
vision and create the 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.
• 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.
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Any of the above conditions can cause an error message to
appear on the monitor screen (page 202). Follow the
instructions provided by the message to eliminate the
cause of the error.
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 (page 16).
I Operating conditions
• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
I Data Error Precautions
• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.
• Your digital camera is manufactured using precision
digital components. Any of the following creates the risk
of corruption of data in file memory.
— 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
— 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
green operation lamp is still flashing after you turn off
the camera
— 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
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I Condensation
I Lens
• When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or
otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature,
there is the possibility that condensation can form on the
exterior or on interior components. Condensation can
cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid
exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
• To keep condensation from forming, place the camera
into a plastic bag before moving it into a location that is
much warmer or colder than your current location. Leave
it in the plastic bag until the air inside the bag has a
chance to reach the same temperature as the new
location. If condensation does form, remove the battery
from the camera and leave the battery cover open for a
few hours.
• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of
the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause
malfunction.
• Fingerprints, dust, or any other soiling of the lens can
interfere with proper image recording. Never touch the
lens with your fingers. You can remove dust particles
from the lens surface by using a lens blower to blow them
off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft lens
cloth.
I Other
• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This
does not indicate malfunction.
• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
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First, charge the battery!
1. Load the battery into the camera
(page 29).
2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the
battery (page 31).
• Note that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on the area where
you purchased the camera.
1
• It takes about 190 minutes to achieve a full charge.
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 44 for details.
1. Press the power button to turn on the camera.
2. Press [̆] to select the language you want.
1
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].
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time (DST)
setting you want, and then press [SET].
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
7. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the date format setting you
want, and then press [SET].
8. Set the date and the time.
9. Press [SET] to register the clock settings and exit the
setting screen.
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To record an image
See page 48 for details.
Green
operation lamp
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
7
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “REC Mode”, and then
press [̈].
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “
Snapshot”, and then
press [SET].
1
• This causes “
screen.
” (Snapshot mode) to appear on the monitor
3, 4, 5
2
6
6. Point the camera at the subject, use the monitor
screen or viewfinder to compose the image, and then
press the shutter button half way.
10
1600 1200
NORMAL
Snapshot mode icon
Focus frame
IN
1
/ 1000
F2.6
• When proper focus is achieved, the focus frame turns green
and the green operation lamp lights.
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1. Press [ ] (REC).
2. Press [MENU].
7. Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter
button all the way down.
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To view a recorded image
To delete an image
See page 108 for details.
See page 125 for details.
1
1
2, 3, 4, 5
2
1. Press [ ] (PLAY).
1. Press [ ] (PLAY).
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through the
2. Press [̄] (
).
images.
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want to
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.
“a REC mode”
The currently selected
recording mode (Snapshot,
BESTSHOT, Movie, Voice
Recording, Audio Snapshot)
I Terminology
The following table defines the terminology used in this
manual.
I Button Operations
Button operations are indicated by the button name inside
of brackets ([ ]).
This term as used in this
Means this:
manual:
“camera”
The CASIO EX-Z55 Digital
Camera
I On-screen Text
On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation
marks (“ ”).
“file memory”
The location where the
camera is currently storing
images you record (page 50)
“battery”
“charger”
The NP-40 Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery
I Supplementary Information
•
IMPORTANT!
indicates very important
The optionally available CASIO
BC-30L rapid charger
information you need to know in order to use the camera
correctly.
•
NOTE
indicates information that is useful when
operating the camera.
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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 flash memory
• An SD memory card loaded in the camera
• A MultiMediaCard loaded in the camera
I Front
1
2
For more information about how the camera stores images,
see page 172.
3
4
5
1 Shutter button
2 Power button
3 Flash
6
4 Microphone
5 Self-timer lamp
6 Viewfinder
7 Lens
7
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I Back
I Bottom
J Stopper
8
9
K Memory card slot
L Battery compartment
M Battery cover
N Connector
O Tripod screw hole
* Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
:
A
B
8 Viewfinder
C
9 Operation lamp
0 [ ] (PLAY mode)
button
A Zoom button
B [ ] (REC mode)
button
J
C Strap ring
I
D [SET] button
E [MENU] button
F [DISP] button
G [̆][̄][̇][̈]
H Monitor Screen
I Speaker
H
G
F
E
D
K
L
N
O
M
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I Back
USB Cradle
Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB
cradle lets you perform the following tasks.
6 [DC IN 5.3V]
(AC adaptor connector)
7 [USB]
• Battery charging (page 31)
• Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 160)
• Direct connection to a printer for printing (page 156)
• Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow
feature (page 119).
6
7
(USB port)
I Front
1
2
3
1 Camera connector
2 [USB] lamp
3 [USB] button
4 [CHARGE] lamp
5 [PHOTO] button
5
4
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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.
I REC Modes
1234 5
6
1 Flash mode indicator
3 White balance indicator
5 REC modes (page 48)
(page 59)
(page 78)
Snapshot
None Auto
None Auto
7
8
BESTSHOT
Movie
Flash Off
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Flash On
G
F
9
0
A
B
C
Audio Snapshot
Voice Recording
Red-eye reduction
•
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.
Fluorescent 1
1
6 Memory capacity
Fluorescent 2
2
(pages 52, 91, 204)
(Remaining number of storable
images)
Movie Recording: Remaining
recording time
Tungsten
Manual
2 Focus mode indicator
(page 68)
None Auto Focus
E
D
4 Self-timer (page 63)
None 1-Image
7 Image size (page 65)
Macro
×
2560 1920 pixels
Self-timer 10 sec
10
s
×
Pan Focus
Infinity
2560 1712 (3:2) pixels
×
2048 1536 pixels
Self-timer 2 sec
Triple self-timer
2
s
×
1600 1200 pixels
×
×
Manual Focus
1280
640
960 pixels
480 pixels
x3
Movie Recording: Recording
time
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8 Quality (page 66)
FINE
B ISO sensitivity
I PLAY Mode
(page 100)
12
3
NORMAL
ECONOMY
C Date and time
9
Built-in memory selected
for data storage.
(page 139)
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
D EV value (page 76)
Memory card selected for
data storage.
(page 146)
F
E
E Battery capacity
(page 35)
0 Shutter speed value
F Histogram (page 97)
(page 52)
•
An out of range aperture or
shutter speed causes the
corresponding monitor screen
value to turn amber.
G Focus frame
(page 51)
•
•
Focusing complete: Green
Focusing failed: Red
D
C B A
A Aperture value (page 52)
4 Image size (page 65)
1 PLAY mode file type
(page 108)
Snapshot
×
2560 1920 pixels
×
2560 1712 (3:2) pixels
×
NOTE
2048 1536 pixels
×
1600 1200 pixels
Movie
• Changing the setting of any one of the following
functions will cause Icon Help (page 103) text to
appear on the monitor screen. You can turn off Icon
Help if you want (page 103).
Flash mode, Focus mode, White balance, Self-timer,
REC mode
×
1280
640
960 pixels
480 pixels
Movie Playback: Elapsed play
time
Audio Snapshot
Voice Recording
×
2 Image protection
5 Quality (page 66)
indicator (page 128)
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
3 Folder number/File
number (page 127)
Example : When a file named
CIMG0023.JPG is stored in a
folder named 100CASIO
6
Built-in memory selected
for data storage.
Memory card selected for
data storage.
100-0023
(page 146)
Folder name File name
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7 Shutter speed value
8 Aperture value
B Flash mode indicator
(page 59)
Changing the Contents of the Monitor
Screen
Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of
the monitor screen as shown below.
Flash On
9 ISO sensitivity (page 100)
Flash On
0
Date and time (page 139)
Red-eye reduction
A White balance indicator
I REC Modes
C REC modes (page 48)
Snapshot
(page 78)
Auto
AWB
BESTSHOT
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
D Battery capacity (page 35)
E Histogram (page 97)
F EV value (page 76)
Fluorescent 1
1
Fluorescent 2
2
Tungsten
Manual
Indicators on
Histogram on
IMPORTANT!
• Some information may not display properly if you
display an image that was recorded using a different
digital camera model.
Monitor screen off
Indicators off
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IMPORTANT!
I PLAY Mode
• You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the
following cases:
In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode, when
not recording in the Movie mode.
• Pressing [DISP] will not change monitor screen
contents during movie recording, or during standby
or recording of an audio snapshot.
• 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”.
Indicators on
Histogram/Details on
• 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.
Indicators off
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IMPORTANT!
Attaching the Strap
• Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when
using the camera to protect against accidentally
dropping it.
Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the
illustration.
• 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.
Strap ring
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2. While pulling the stopper in the direction
indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align
the (–) mark on the battery with the (–) 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 and Removing the
Rechargeable Battery
I To load the battery
Stopper
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow, and then swing it
open.
(–) marks
(–) mark
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.
I To remove the battery
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by
the arrow.
• This will cause the battery to come part way out of
the slot.
Stopper
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.
The battery is not charged when you purchase the
camera. You need to charge the battery before using
the camera for the first time (page 31).
3. Release the stopper and pull the battery from
the camera.
• Take care so you do not drop the battery.
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NOTE
To charge the battery
• 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.
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 that the shape of the AC adaptor depends on
the area where you purchased the camera.
USB Cradle
[DC IN 5.3V]
AC Adaptor
USB Cradle
AC Adaptor
[DC IN 5.3V]
AC power cord
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NOTE
4. After charging is complete, remove the
camera from the USB cradle.
• 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.
IMPORTANT!
• Use only the USB cradle (CA-24) that comes with the
camera or the optionally available rapid 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-C40, AD-C620 and AD-C630 AC
adaptors with this camera.
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Set the camera onto
the USB cradle.
• Make sure that the camera connector of the USB
cradle is securely inserted into the camera’s
connector as far as it will go.
• Do not place the
camera onto the USB
cradle while it is turned
on.
• The [CHARGE] lamp
on the USB cradle
should turn red,
indicating that charging
has started. When
charging is complete,
[CHARGE] lamp
the [CHARGE] lamp
will turn green.
• It takes about 190 minutes to achieve a full charge.
Actual charging time depends on current battery
capacity and charging conditions.
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• 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.
I If the camera does not work normally
This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is
loaded. Perform the following steps.
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.
• 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.
2. Check to make sure that the AC adaptor’s
power cord is connected securely to the
power outlet and USB cradle.
• 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.
• The following are the only operations that can be
performed while the camera is on the USB cradle:
charging of the camera’s battery, exchanging data
with a computer over a USB connection, and Photo
Stand operation.
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Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh)
Storage Medium: SD Memory Card
I Battery Life Guidelines
The battery life guideline values given below indicate the
amount of time under the conditions defined below the
table, until power automatically turns off due to battery
failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide
the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and
continued use reduce battery life.
*1 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.
Operation
Apporoximate Battery Life
400 shots (200 minutes)
Number of Shots (CIPA
Standard)*1 (Operating Time)
*2 Continuous Recording Conditions
• Temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Monitor screen: On
Number of Shots, Continuous
1070 shots (210 minutes)
Recording*2 (Operating Time)
• Flash: Off
Continuous Snapshot Playback*3
Continuous Voice Recording*4
410 minutes
380 minutes
• 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 Voice recording times are based on continuous
recording.
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• 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 other functions, and how long you leave power
turned on.
I Low Battery Indicator
The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on
the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The
indicator means that remaining battery power is low.
Note that you will not be able to record images while the
battery indicator is
. Charge the battery immediately
whenever either of these indicators appears.
I Tips to Make the Battery Last Longer
• If you do not need the flash while recording, select
(flash off) for the flash mode. See page 59 for more
information.
Battery Level
Indicator
High
Low
• Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features (page
41) to protect against wasting battery power when you
forget to turn off the camera.
• You can also conserve battery power by using the [DISP]
button to turn off the monitor screen.
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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.
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. Keep these safety
precautions and all operating instructions on hand for
future reference.
NOTE
— Never carry or store the battery together with items
that can conduct electricity (necklaces, pencil lead,
etc.)
— Never try to take the battery apart, modify it in any
way, or expose it to strong impact.
— 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.
• The term “battery” in this manual refers to the CASIO
NP-40 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery.
• Use only the USB cradle (CA-24) that comes with the
camera or the optionally available rapid charger (BC-
30L) to charge the special NP-40 rechargeable
lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging
device.
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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:
• 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.
— Fluid leaking
— Emission of a strange odor
G PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
— Heat emission
— Battery discoloration
— Battery deformation
• 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.
— 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 31 of this User’s Guide and the
instructions that come with the optional charger before
using or charging the battery.
• If the battery is to be used by young children, make
sure that a responsible adult makes them aware of the
precautions and proper handling instructions and make
sure that they handle the battery correctly.
• Never wipe the battery with thinner, benzene, alcohol,
or other volatile agents or chemically treated rags.
Doing so can cause deformation of the battery and lead
to malfunction.
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G BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
I USB Cradle and AC Adaptor Precautions
• Make sure you remove the battery 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 31 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), request a
replacement from a 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). This
Caution!
will cause the green operation lamp to light 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.
• 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.
To enter this mode at
Press this button to turn on the camera:
startup:
REC
Power button or [
[ ] (PLAY)
] (REC)
PLAY
Green operation lamp
• Never place a blanket or any other cover on the AC
adaptor. Doing so creates the risk of fire.
[
] (PLAY)
] (REC)
Power button
[
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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 a 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 144.
• 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 42) 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 a REC mode.
Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off
Performing any button operation causes
the monitor screen to turn back on.
Auto Power Off: Turns off power if you do not perform any
operation for a specified amount of time.
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”.
• Available Auto Power Off settings are: “2 min” and
“5 min”.
1. Turn on the camera.
• Note that the Sleep feature does not operate in the
PLAY mode.
2. Press [MENU].
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Set Up” tab.
• Pressing any button while the camera is in the Sleep
state immediately turns the monitor screen back on.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the feature whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[̈].
• The Auto Power Off and Sleep features are disabled
in the following cases.
— 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 playing back a movie
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Selection cursor (indicates
the currently selected item)
2. Press [MENU].
Using the On-screen Menus
Tab
Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen
that you can use to perform various operations. The menu
that appears depends on whether you are in a REC mode
or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu
procedure in a REC mode.
[SET]
[MENU]
1. Press the power
button or [ ] (REC).
Power button
• If you want to enter the
PLAY mode instead,
[̆][̄][̇][̈]
Settings
press [
] (PLAY).
[
][
]
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G Menu Screen Operations
3. Press [̇] or [̈] to select the tab you want,
and then press [SET] to move the selection
cursor from the tab to the settings.
When you want to do this:
Move between tabs
Do this:
Press [̇] and [̈].
Move from the tab to the
settings
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the feature
whose setting you
want to configure,
and then press [̈].
Press [̄].
Move from the settings to
the tab
Press [̆].
Move between the settings
Press [̆] and [̄].
Display the options
available for a setting
Press [̈] or press [SET].
Press [̆] and [̄].
• Instead of pressing [̈],
you could also press
Example: To select the
[SET].
Select an option
Apply the setting and exit
the menu screen
“REC Mode”
item.
Press [SET].
Apply the setting and return
to tab selection
Press [̇].
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the currently
selected setting.
Exit the menu screen
Press [MENU].
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6. Perform one of the following operations to
apply the setting you configured.
Configuring Display Language and Clock
Settings
Be sure to configure the following settings before using the
camera to record images.
To do this:
Perform this key operation:
Press [SET].
Apply the setting and exit
the menu screen.
• Display language
• Home city
• Date Style
Apply the setting and
return to feature selection
in step 4.
Press [̇].
• Date and time
Apply the setting and
return to tab selection in
step 3.
1. Press [̇].
2. Use [̆] to move back up to
tab selection.
Note that the current date and time settings are used by
the camera to generate the date and time that are stored
along with image data, etc.
• See “Menu Reference” on page 192 for more information
about menus.
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IMPORTANT!
To configure display language and clock
settings
• 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.
• A built-in backup battery retains the date and time
settings of the camera for about two days 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
— When power is not being supplied to the camera
from the 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.
1. Press the power button, [ ] (REC) or
[
] (PLAY) to turn on the camera.
2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and
[̈] to select the
language you want,
and then press [SET].
: Japanese
English
: English
Français : French
Deutsch : German
Español : Spanish
Italiano
Português : Portuguese
: Chinese (Complex)
: Italian
• 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 142) or clock (page 139) settings.
: Chinese (Simplified)
: Korean
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3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and
[̈] to select the
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the date format
setting you want, and
then press [SET].
geographical area
where you live, and
then press [SET].
Example: December 24, 2004
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the name of the
city where you live,
and then press [SET].
To display the date like this:
04/12/24
Select this format:
YY/MM/DD
DD/MM/YY
MM/DD/YY
24/12/04
12/24/04
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the summer time
(DST) setting you want, and then press [SET].
When you want to do this:
Select this setting:
Keep time using summer time
(Daylight Saving Time)
On
Off
Keep time using standard time
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7. Set the current date
and the time.
To do this:
Do this:
Change the setting at the current
cursor location
Press [̆] and [̄].
Press [̇] and [̈].
Move the cursor between settings
Toggle between 12-hour and 24-
hour timekeeping
Press [DISP].
8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit
the setting screen.
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This section describes the basic procedure for recording an
image.
•
•
(Movie mode)
Use this mode to record movies with audio (page 91).
(Audio Snapshot mode)
Use this mode to add audio to a snapshot after recording
it (page 94).
Recording an Image
•
(Voice Recording mode)
Use this mode to record audio only (page 95).
Specifying the Recording Mode
Your CASIO digital camera has five recording modes, each
of which is described below. Before recording an image,
use the procedure below to select the applicable recording
mode.
1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC).
2. Press [MENU], and use [̇] and [̈] to select
the “REC” tab.
•
(Snapshot mode)
Use this mode to record still images. This is the mode you
should normally use for image recording (page 50).
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “REC Mode”,
and then press [̈].
•
(BESTSHOT mode)
This mode makes camera setup as easy as selecting the
applicable sample scene. Simply select one of 23 sample
scenes, and the camera will automatically be configured
with the settings required to record a similar image (page
81).
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Recording mode icon
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select the recording
mode you want, and
then press [SET].
Aiming the Camera
Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an
image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the
chance of movement, which can blur your images.
10
1600 1200
NORMAL
IN
• The icon (like “
”) for
• Horizontal
the mode you select is
displayed on the monitor
screen.
Hold the camera
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still in both
hands, with your
arms firmly
against your
sides.
:
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• 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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IMPORTANT!
Recording an Image
• Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block
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 146).
the flash, microphone or lens.
Flash
Microphone
Lens
1. Press the power button or [ ] (REC) to turn
on the camera.
NOTE
• Your image will be blurred if you move the camera
when pressing the shutter button. 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.
Power button
[
]
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• This causes an image or a message to appear on
the monitor screen, and then enters the currently
selected recording mode.
3. Compose the image on the monitor screen so
the main subject is within the focus frame.
• The focusing range of the camera depends on focus
mode you are using (page 68).
• 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
• You can compose images using either the monitor
screen or the optical viewfinder (page 54).
addition, the
display. If this happens, press [
the currently selected recording mode.
icon will be visible at the top of the
• When using the optical viewfinder to compose
images, you can use the [DISP] button to turn off the
monitor screen and conserve battery power.
] (REC) to enter
2. Change the “REC
Snapshot mode icon
4. Press the shutter button half
way to focus the image.
Mode” setting to “
Snapshot”.
10
1600 1200
NORMAL
• When you press the shutter
button half way, the camera’s
Auto Focus feature automatically
focuses the image, and displays
the shutter speed and aperture
values.
IN
• The
(Snapshot
mode) icon is displayed
on the monitor screen
while the Snapshot
mode is selected.
Shutter button
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:
• You can also use the
key customization
Focus frame
Green operation lamp
• You can tell whether the
image is focused by
observing the focus frame
and the green operation
lamp.
feature to assign the
mode change operation
to the cursor keys, so
the “REC Mode” setting
is changed whenever
you press the [̇] or [̈]
key (page 104).
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G Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation
5. After making sure that the
image is focused properly,
press the shutter button the
rest of the way down to
record.
When you see this:
It means this:
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
• The number of images you can
record depends on the image
size and the image quality
• The monitor screen uses various indicators and
icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status.
setting you are using (pages 65, 66, 204).
White balance
Focus mode
Self-timer
Memory capacity
IMPORTANT!
Image size
• Auto Pan Focus is enabled when the “REC” tab’s
“Auto PF” setting is turned on (page 69). With Auto
Pan Focus the shutter releases without waiting for
Auto Focus to be performed and the image is
recorded as soon as you press the shutter button all
the way down. This helps to ensure that you are able
to capture exactly the moment you want.
Flash mode
Image quality
Memory type
Shutter speed value
Aperture value
ISO sensitivity
Date and time
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I Recording Precautions
I About Auto Focus
• Never open the battery cover or place the camera onto
the USB cradle while the green operation lamp is
flashing. Doing so not only causes the current image to
be lost, it can also corrupt images already stored in file
memory and even lead to malfunction of the camera.
• Never remove the memory card while an image is being
recorded to the memory card.
• Fluorescent lighting actually flickers at a frequency that
cannot be detected by the human eye. When using the
camera indoors under such lighting, you may experience
some brightness or color problems with recorded images.
• When “Auto” is selected for the ISO sensitivity setting
(page 100), 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.
• Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved
during recording, or when recording the types of subjects
listed below.
— Solid color walls or subjects with little contrast
— Strongly backlit subjects
— Polished metal or other brightly reflective subjects
— Venetian blinds or other horizontally repeating patterns
— Multiple subjects that are varying distances from the
camera
— Subjects in poorly lit areas
— Moving subjects
• 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 75) or manual
focus (page 74).
• When recording a dimly lit subject while “Auto” is selected
for the ISO sensitivity setting (page 100), the camera
increases sensitivity and uses a slower shutter speed.
Because of this, you need to guard against camera
movement if you have flash turned off
(page 59).
• 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.
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I About the REC Mode Monitor Screen
Using the Optical Viewfinder
• The image shown on the monitor screen in a 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.
• 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
91).
You can conserve battery power by turning off the
camera’s monitor screen (page 26) and using the optical
viewfinder to compose images. The optical viewfinder also
comes in handy when shooting in areas where the monitor
screen is difficult to view because available lighting is dim,
etc.
IMPORTANT!
• The visible area framed by the viewfinder shows the
image that would be recorded at a distance of about
one meter (3.3˝). When recording a subject that is
closer to you than one meter, the recorded image will
be lower than what you can see inside the viewfinder
area.
Optical viewfinder
Area recorded at
Area visible in
distances less than the viewfinder
one meter (3.3˝)
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• Since the monitor screen shows exactly what will be
recorded, always use it for composing images in the
Macro and Manual Focus modes.
Using Zoom
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.
Zoom button
1. In a REC mode, press the
zoom button to change
the zoom factor.
To do this:
Zoom out
Zoom in
Press this side of the zoom button:
(Wide Angle)
(Telephoto)
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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).
• You can change the digital zoom setting during
movie recording, but not the optical zoom setting.
Make sure you select the optical zoom setting you
want to use before you press the shutter button to
start movie recording.
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
while recording with the Macro mode or manual
focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen to
tell you the focusing range (pages 71, 74).
Zoom out
Zoom in
2. Compose the image, and then press the
shutter button.
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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 a REC mode, hold
down the telephoto
(
) side of the zoom
button.
IMPORTANT!
• This causes the zoom
indicator to appear on the
display.
• Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor
screen is turned off (page 26).
• 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 level 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 58). The digital
zoom range is not displayed when digital zoom is
turned off.
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3. Release the zoom button momentarily, and
then hold down its telephoto ( ) side again
to move the zoom pointer into the digital
zoom range.
I To turn digital zoom on and off
1. In a 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
digital zoom range. Release the zoom button and
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Digital Zoom”, and
then press [̈].
then hold down its wide angle (
move into the digital zoom range.
) side again to
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
level indicator when digital zoom is turned off.
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To do this:
Select this setting:
None
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: Approximately 0.4 to 2.6 meters (1.3´ to
8.5´)(ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
Telephoto : Approximately 0.4 to 2.0 meters (1.3´ to
6.6´)(ISO Sensitivity: Auto)
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
3. Record the image.
IMPORTANT!
2. Press [̄] (
) to select the flash mode.
• Each press of [̄] (
mode settings described below on the monitor
screen.
) cycles through the flash
• 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.
Flash mode indicator
[̄] (
)
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I About Red-eye Reduction
Flash Unit Status
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. When red-eye reduction
is selected as the flash mode, the camera performs two
pre-flash operations, one designed to cause the irises in
the eyes of any people in the image to close, and one for
the Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash
operation for actual recording of the image.
You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing
the shutter button half way and checking the monitor
screen and red operation lamp.
The
indicator is also
shown on the monitor
screen when the flash unit
is ready to fire.
IMPORTANT!
Red operation lamp*
Note the following important points when using red-
eye reduction.
* Red operation lamp
• 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.
When the red operation
lamp is this:
It means this:
Flashing
Lit
Flash unit is charging
Flash unit is ready to fire
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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 a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” 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 a REC mode, press [MENU].
Normal
–1
–2
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” 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 61)
— Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 76)
— ISO sensitivity (page 100)
• 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 10 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The
actual time required depends on the battery level,
temperature, and other conditions.
— Contrast (page 102)
• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode. This is
indicated by
(Flash Off) on the monitor screen.
• The flash unit may not be able to charge when battery
power is low. Low battery power is indicated by
Off) on the monitor screen, and when the flash fails to fire
properly resulting in poor image exposure. When these
symptoms occur, charge the camera’s battery as soon as
possible.
(Flash
• When the flash is turned off (
), mount the camera on a
tripod to record images in an area where available lighting
is dim. Recording images under dim lighting without the
flash can cause digital noise, which makes images
appear coarse.
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• When red-eye reduction (
) is selected, flash intensity
Using the Self-timer
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.
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.
1. In a 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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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.
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 sec
X3
2
s
x3
3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec”
appears on the monitor screen, and another
image is recorded one second later.
Off
• 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.
Self-timer lamp
5. Record the image.
• When you press the
shutter button, the self-
timer lamp flashes as
the countdown
progresses, and then
the shutter releases
after the self-timer
reaches the end of its
countdown.
• With the Triple Self-timer,
the camera records a
series of three images in
the sequence described
below.
1. The camera performs a 10-second countdown
and then records the first image.
• You can interrupt an ongoing self-timer countdown
by pressing the shutter button while the self-timer
lamp is flashing.
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NOTE
Specifying Image Size
• 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.
• In the case of the Triple Self-timer, the indicator
“1sec” appears on the monitor screen between the
recording of each image, indicating an interval of
about one second between image recording. The
actual amount of time required between images
depends on the camera’s current “Size” and “Quality”
settings, as well as the type of memory being used
and whether or not the flash is being used.
• The following functions are not available for use in
combination with the Triple Self-timer.
“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 of to be larger.
You can select an image size to suit your needs for greater
detail or smaller file size.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
Coupling Shot (page 85), Pre-shot (page 87),
Business Shot (page 89)
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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Image Size
Print Size
A3 Print
Specifying Image Quality
×
2560 1920
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.
Larger
×
2560 1712
(3:2)
A3 Print (3:2 horizontal-to-
vertical ratio)
×
2048 1536
A4 Print
×
×
1600 1200
5˝ 7˝ Print
×
×
1280 960
3.5˝ 5˝ Print
E-mail (optimum size when
attaching image to e-mail)
Smaller
×
640 480
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
• Indicated sizes are rough approximates only.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “REC” tab.
• 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
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Quality”, and then
press [̈].
resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print.
×
• Selecting the “2560 1712 (3:2)” image size will record
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
images with a 3:2 (horizontal : vertical) aspect ratio, which
is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.
want, and then press [SET].
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To get this:
Select this setting:
Fine
High image quality, large file
size
Higher
Quality
Normal image quality and
normal file size
Normal
Low image quality, small file
size
Lower
Quality
Economy
IMPORTANT!
• Actual file size depends on the type of image you
record. This means that the remaining image
capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be
exactly accurate (pages 24, 204).
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
To set up the camera to do this:
Select this setting:
None
Selecting the Focus Mode
Focus automatically (Auto Focus)
Perform close-up focus (Macro)
Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus)
Perform infinity focus (Infinity)
Focus manually (Manual Focus)
You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto
Focus, Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity, and Manual.
[̆] (
)
1. In a REC mode, press [̆] (
).
• Each press of [̆] (
)
cycles thorough the focus
mode settings in the
sequence shown below.
Focus mode indicator
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When you see this:
It means this:
Using Auto Focus
Green focus frame
Green operation lamp
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.
The image is focused.
Red focus frame
Flashing green operation lamp
The image is not
focused.
Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞)
3. Press the shutter button the rest of the way to
record the image.
1. Press [̆] (
) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until there is no focus mode
indicator on the display.
NOTE
• When proper focusing is not possible because the
subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the
camera automatically switches to the Macro mode
range (page 71).
2. 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 green operation
lamp.
I Auto Pan Focus
When you press the shutter button all the way down in the
Auto Focus mode without pausing, the camera immediately
records the image using Pan Focus (page 72) 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.
Green operation lamp
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2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Auto PF”, and
then press [̈].
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 75).
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
Automatic selection of the focus area where
the subject closest to the camera is located
• With this setting, a wide focus frame,
which contains seven 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.
• This setting avoids the loss of focus of
foreground images that occurs when the
camera focuses on the background. It
comes in handy for simple snapshots
where the subject is not in the center of
the screen.
To do this:
Select this setting:
Turn on Auto Pan Focus
Turn off Auto Pan Focus
On
Off
Multi
I Specifying the Auto Focus Area
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto
Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro
mode.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then
press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the Auto Focus area
you want, and then press [SET].
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• Spot • Multi
Using the Macro Mode
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: 6cm to 50cm (2.4˝ to 19.7˝)
1. Press [̆] (
) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until “ ” is shown as the
Focus frame
Focus frame
focus mode indicator.
2. Record the image.
• The focus and image recording operations are
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
NOTE
• When the Macro mode cannot focus properly
because the subject is too far away, the camera
automatically switches to the Auto Focus range
(page 69).
• Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation
(page 55) while recording with the Macro mode, a
value will appear on the monitor screen as shown
below to tell you the focusing range.
Example: 10cm - 50cm
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IMPORTANT!
Using Pan Focus
• Use of the flash along with wide angle zoom or the
Macro mode can cause the light of the flash to
become blocked, which can produce unwanted
shadows in your image.
Normally, your camera performs Auto Focus to ensure that
your images are always in focus. Selecting Pan Focus
disables Auto Focus, so the shutter is released as soon as
you press the shutter button. This mode is best for basic
snapshots. The focus range depends on the zoom setting,
the amount of light available when recording, and other
recording conditions.
1. Press [̆] (
) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until “ ” is shown as the
focus mode indicator.
2. Press the shutter button all the way down to
immediately record without Auto Focus.
NOTE
• If you press the shutter
button half way, the focus
distance will appear on
the monitor screen.
Focus range
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IMPORTANT!
Using the Infinity Mode
The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode
when recording scenery and other faraway images.
• The focus range at the optical zoom telephoto setting
is narrower than the focus range at the wide angle
setting.
• The focus range during darker lighting is narrower
than the focus range of brighter lighting.
1. Press [̆] (
) to cycle through the focus
mode settings until “ ” is shown as the
focus mode indicator.
2. Record the image.
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2. While watching the
image on the monitor
screen, use [̇] and
[̈] to focus.
Using Manual Focus
With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of
an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in
the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors.
Optical Zoom Factor
Approximate Focus Range
6cm (2.4˝) to infinity (∞)
18cm (7.1˝) to infinity (∞)
1X
3X
Manual focus position
Do this:
To do this:
Focus in on the subject
Focus out on the subject
Press [̇].
Press [̈].
1. Press [̆] (
) to
cycle through the
focus mode settings
until “ ” is shown
as the focus mode
indicator.
• 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. Press the shutter button to record the image.
IMPORTANT!
• At this point, a
boundary also appears
on the display,
Boundary
• In the Manual Focus mode, the [̇] and [̈] keys
adjust focus, even if you used key customization to
assign other functions to them (page 104).
indicating the part of the
image that will be used
for manual focus.
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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 55) while recording with manual focus, a value
will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to
tell you the focusing range.
and the Macro mode (
).
Example: MF 10cm - ∞
Main subject
1. Using the monitor
screen, compose the
image so the main
subject is within the
focus frame, and then
press the shutter
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• This locks the focus on
the subject that is
currently within the
focus frame.
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2. Keeping the shutter
button pressed half
way down, re-
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Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)
IN
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.
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F2.6
compose the image
as you like.
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Main subject
EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.0EV
Steps: 1/3EV
3. When the image is composed the way you
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
want, press the shutter button the rest of the
way to record it.
2. Select the “REC” tab,
select “EV Shift”, and
then press [̈].
• The focus and image recording operations are
identical to those in the Auto Focus mode.
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. 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 causes the
metering mode to switch automatically to center
weighted metering. Returning the EV shift value to
0.0 causes the metering mode to change back to
multi-pattern metering.
• You can use key customization (page 104) to
configure the camera to perform exposure
compensation whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in
a REC mode. This comes in handy when adjusting
exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen
histogram (page 97).
[̄] : 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 a REC mode, press [MENU].
In the shade of a building or any other
area where the color temperature is
high
2. Select the “REC” tab,
select “White
Under white or daylight white
fluorescent light (suppresses color
fogging)
1
2
Balance”, and then
press [̈].
Under daylight fluorescent light
(suppresses color fogging)
Under incandescent lighting
Difficult lighting that requires manual
control (See “Configuring the White
Balance Setting Manually”.)
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
104) to configure the camera so the white balance
setting changes whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while
in a REC mode.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select a “REC” 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
• Dim lighting or pointing the camera at a dark colored
object while performing manual white balance
adjustment can cause the procedure to take a long
time to complete.
5. Press [SET].
previous manual white
balance setting
• This registers the white balance settings and returns
to the currently selected recording mode.
operation, skip step 4
and perform step 5.
NOTE
• 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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Scene Number
23
Scene Name
Using the BESTSHOT Mode
White board, etc. (page 89)
Register User Scene (page 83)
Selecting one of the 23 BESTSHOT scenes automatically
sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image.
Scene Number
Scene Name
1. Press [ ] (REC), and
then select “
1
2
Portrait
Scenery
BESTSHOT” as the
recording mode (page
48).
3
Portrait With Scenery
4
Coupling Shot (page 85)
5
Pre-shot (page 87)
• This enters the
6
Children
BESTSHOT mode and
displays a sample scene.
7
Candlelight Portrait
8
Party
• You can use the key customization feature (page
104) to configure the camera to enter the
BESTSHOT mode whenever you press [̇] or [̈]
while in a REC mode.
9
Pet
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
Flower
Natural Green
Sundown
Night Scene
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the sample scene
Night Scene Portrait
you want, and then press [SET].
Fireworks
• If you want to check which sample scene is currently
selected or if you want to change to a different
scene, press [SET] again.
Food
Text
Collection
Monochrome
3. Record the image.
Retro
Twilight
Business cards and documents (page 89)
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IMPORTANT!
NOTE
• BESTSHOT 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 BESTSHOT
scene may not produce exactly the results you
expect.
• Operation guidance and the currently selected
BESTSHOT scene appear on the display for about
two seconds after you enter the BESTSHOT mode
this way, or if the camera is in the BESTSHOT mode
when you turn it on.
• You can change the camera settings that are made
when you select a BESTSHOT scene. Note,
however, that the BESTSHOT settings revert to their
defaults when you select another BESTSHOT scene,
change the recording mode, or turn off the camera.
• 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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5. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Save”, and then
Creating Your Own BESTSHOT Setup
You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an
image you recorded as a BESTSHOT scene. After that,
you can recall the setup whenever you want to use it.
press [SET].
• This registers the setup. Now you can use the
procedure on page 81 to select your user setup for
recording.
1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “
BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 48).
• This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a
sample scene.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to
display “Register
User Scene”.
3. Press [SET].
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to
display the image
whose setup you
want to register as a
BESTSHOT scene.
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IMPORTANT!
To delete a BESTSHOT user setup
• BESTSHOT user setups are located in the camera’s
built-in memory following the built-in sample scenes.
• Note that formatting built-in memory (page 145)
deletes all BESTSHOT user setups.
1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “
BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 48).
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the user setup you
NOTE
want to delete.
• The following are the settings that are included in a
BESTSHOT user setup: focus mode, EV shift value,
white balance mode, flash mode, ISO sensitivity,
Flash Intensity, Flash Assist, Sharpness, Saturation,
and Contrast.
• Note that images recorded with this camera only can
be used to create a BESTSHOT user setup.
• You can have up to 999 BESTSHOT user setups in
the camera’s built-in memory at one time.
• You can check the current setup of a scene by
displaying the various setting menus.
3. Press [̄] (
) to delete the user setup.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.
5. Press [SET] to delete the file.
6. Press [MENU].
• When you register a BESTSHOT user setup, it is
automatically assigned a file name using the format
shown below, and stored in the “SCENE” folder.
UEZ55nnn.JPE (n = 0 to 9)
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Combining Shots of Two People into a
Single Image (Coupling Shot)
Coupling Shot lets you record images of two people and
combine them into a single image. This makes it possible
for you to include yourself in group images, even when
there is no one else around to record the image for you.
Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode (page
81).
• Combined
Images
• First Image
This is the part
of the image that
does not include
the person who
is recording the
first image.
1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “
BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 48).
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select “Coupling Shot”,
and then press [SET].
• Second
Image
Making sure that
the background
of the image is
aligned correctly,
record the image
of the person
who recorded
the first image.
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3. Align the focus frame
on the monitor screen
with the subject you
want on the left side
of the image.
5. Next, align the focus
frame with the
subject you want in
the right side of the
image, taking care to
align the actual
background with the
semi-transparent
background of the
first image, which is
shown on the monitor
screen.
• While “Coupling Shot” is
selected, the “AF Area”
(page 70) setting
automatically becomes
“Spot”.
Focus frame
Semi-transparent
background
4. Press the shutter button to record the left
side of the image.
• Pressing [MENU] any time after step 4 of the above
procedure cancels the first image and returns to step
3.
• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash
settings are fixed for this type of image.
6. When everything is aligned correctly, record
the right side of the image.
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• Freeze the background on
the monitor screen.
Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-shot)
Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if
you need to ask someone else to record the image for you.
Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process.
1. You compose the background you want and press the
shutter button, which causes a semi-transparent image
of the background to remain on the monitor screen.
2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your
original background, telling them to compose the image
by using the semi-transparent monitor screen image as a
guide.
• Record the image, using
the background on the
monitor screen as a guide.
• The camera stores the image produced by step 2 only.
• Depending on how the image is actually composed in
step 2, its background may not be exactly the same as
the one you composed in step 1.
Note that Pre-shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode
only (page 81).
• Only the second image is
recorded.
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• You can press the [MENU] button at this point to
clear the semi-transparent background from the
monitor screen. Then you can repeat step 3 to record
a new background.
1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “
BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 48).
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select “Pre-shot”, and then
press [SET].
5. After composing the final image (using the
semi-transparent background as a guide), the
person with the camera should press the
shutter button to record.
3. Compose the background you want on the
monitor screen, and then press the shutter
button to temporarily record it as a reference
image.
• Note that the semi-transparent background image
you temporarily record in step 3 is for composition
purposes only. The final image contains only what is
in front of the camera when the shutter button is
pressed in step 5.
• This operation causes a semi-transparent image of
the background to appear on the monitor screen, but
the displayed image is not actually saved in camera
memory.
• The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash
settings are fixed for this type of image.
4. Now you can stand in
front of the
background and ask
someone else to snap
your picture, using
the semi-transparent
background on the
Semi-transparent
background
monitor screen as a
composition guide.
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I Setup Sample Images
Recording Images of Business Cards and
Documents (Business Shot)
• Business cards and
• White board, etc.
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.
documents
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
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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. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “
BESTSHOT” as the recording mode (page 48).
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the Business Shot
image you want, and then press [SET].
3. 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 202) 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
Using the Movie Mode
want to correct.
You can record movies with audio. A single movie can be
as long as available memory capacity allows.
5. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “Correct”, and
then press [SET].
• File Format: AVI
AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted
by the Open DML Group.
• Selecting “Cancel” in
place of “Correct” stores
the original image as-is,
without correcting it.
×
• Image Size: 320 240 pixels
• Movie File Size: Approximately 300KB/second.
• Maximum Movie Length
— One Movie:
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
As long as available memory capacity allows
NOTE
×
1600 1200 pixels records images at the specified
size.
• You can play back movies recorded in the Movie
mode on your computer using Windows Media
Player.
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Remaining recording time
• Starting a movie record operation causes optical
zoom to be disabled. Only digital zoom is available
while a movie record operation is in progress. If you
want to use optical zoom to record a movie, perform
the zoom operation before starting the record
operation.
1. Press [ ] (REC), and
then select “ Movie”
as the recording mode
(page 48).
• This enters the Movie
mode and causes “
appear on the monitor
screen.
” to
• The focus mode automatically changes to Pan Focus
(page 72) when you enter the Movie mode,
regardless of the mode memory’s (page 105) Focus
setting. You can, however, change to another focus
mode before starting a recording.
• You can use the key
customization feature
(page 104) to configure
the camera to enter the
Movie mode whenever
you press [̇] or [̈] while
in a REC mode.
Recording time
3. When movie recording is complete, the movie
file is stored in file memory.
Movie recording indicator
2. Point the camera at the
subject and then press
the shutter button.
• Movie recording
continues as long as
remaining memory
capacity allows, or until
you stop it by pressing
the shutter button again.
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IMPORTANT!
— Auto Focus is not performed in the case of the
Pan Focus ( ), Manual Focus ( ) and Infinity
) focus modes, and so no confirmation tone
• The flash does not fire in the Movie mode.
• This camera also records audio. Note the following
(
sounds. In the case of the Manual Focus mode,
you cannot adjust focus settings while recording
is in progress. Be sure to make all adjustments
before beginning the record operation.
• Certain types of memory cards take longer to record
data, which can cause movie frames to be dropped.
REC
points when recording a movie.
— Take care that you do
not block the
microphone with your
fingers.
— Good recording
Microphone
and
flash on the monitor screen during
results are not
possible when the
camera is too far from
recording to let you know when a frame has been
dropped.
the subject.
— Operating camera buttons during recording can
cause button noise to be included in the audio.
— Movie audio is recorded in monaural.
— The camera automatically switches to Pan Focus
(
) (page 72) whenever you enter the Movie
mode.
— The camera focuses automatically whenever you
have Auto Focus or Macro (
) (page 68)
selected as the focus mode. Note that the
confirmation tone that sounds during the Auto
Focus operation will be recorded in the audio. If
you do not want confirmation tones in your audio,
keep Pan Focus (
select Manual Focus (
) as the focus mode, or
) and manually focus the
image before starting your recording.
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NOTE
Recording Audio
• You can play back an audio file recorded in the
Audio Snapshot mode on your computer using
Windows Media Player.
Recording audio for a snapshot creates two separate
files: one for the image data and one for the audio
data. Each file is stored in a different folder in
camera memory (page 172).
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it.
• Image Format: JPEG
JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data
compression.
The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”.
1. Press [ ] (REC), and then select “
(
+
)” as the recording mode (page 48).
• 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”.
• This enters the Audio Snapshot mode and causes
” to appear on the monitor screen.
“
• You can use the key customization feature (page
104) to configure the camera to enter the Audio
Snapshot mode whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while
in a REC mode.
• Recording Time:
Up to about 30 seconds per image
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of
approximately 4KB per second)
2. Press the shutter
button to record the
image.
• After the image is
recorded, the camera
enters audio recording
standby, with the image
you just recorded on the
monitor screen.
Remaining recording time
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• You can cancel audio recording standby by pressing
[MENU].
Recording Your Voice
The Voice Recording mode provides quick and easy
recording of your voice.
3. Press the shutter button to start audio
recording.
• 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”.
• The green operation lamp flashes as recording is
performed.
• If you have the monitor screen turned off (page 26),
the monitor screen turns on while you are adding
audio to a snapshot.
• Recording Time:
Approximately 39 minutes with built-in memory
• Audio File Size:
Approximately 120KB (30-second recording of
approximately 4KB per second)
4. Recording stops after about 30 seconds or
when you press the shutter button.
NOTE
IMPORTANT!
• You can play back files recorded in the Voice
Recording mode on your computer using Windows
Media Player.
• You cannot use the Audio Snapshot mode in
combination with triple self-timer or Coupling Shot.
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1. Press [ ] (REC), and
• You can insert index marks while recording by
pressing [SET]. See page 124 for information about
jumping to an index mark during playback.
Recording time
then select “
Voice” as the
recording mode (page
48).
3. To stop recording, press the shutter button
again. This also saves the recording to a file
in camera memory.
• This enters the Voice
Recording mode and
causes “
on the monitor screen.
” to appear
NOTE
Remaining recording time
• Holding down [DISP] as you press the power button
• You can use the key
customization feature
(page 104) to configure
the camera to enter the
Voice Recording mode
whenever you press [̇]
or [̈] while in a REC
mode.
or [
] (REC) enters the Voice Recording mode
without extending the lens.
2. Press the shutter button to start voice
recording.
• The green operation lamp flashes as recording is
performed.
• Pressing [DISP] during voice recording turns off the
monitor screen.
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I Audio Recording Precautions
Using the Histogram
• Keep the microphone on the
front of the camera pointed
at the source.
• Take care that you do not
block the microphone with
your fingers.
Microphone
You can use the [DISP] button to display a histogram on
the monitor screen. The histogram lets you check exposure
conditions as you record images (page 26). You can also
display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY
mode.
• 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 122 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 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.
NOTE
• You can use key customization (page 104) to
configure the camera to perform exposure
compensation whenever you press [̇] or [̈] while in
a REC mode. If you do this, you can adjust exposure
compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram
(page 76).
• 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.
• 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.
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IMPORTANT!
REC Mode Camera Settings
• 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 following are the settings you can configure before
recording an image using a REC mode.
• ISO sensitivity
• Sharpness
• Saturation
• Contrast
• Grid on/off
• Image Review on/off
• Icon Help on/off
• L/R key setting
• Power on default settings
• Resetting the camera
NOTE
• The histogram does not appear when you are using
Coupling Shot (page 85) or Pre-shot (page 87).
• The RGB (color component) histogram is displayed
for snapshots only. In the Movie mode, only the
luminance distribution histogram appears on the
monitor screen.
• You can also configure the settings listed below. See
the referenced pages for more information.
— Size (page 65)
— Quality (page 66)
— White Balance (page 78)
— Digital Zoom (page 57)
— AF Area (page 70)
— Auto PF (page 69)
— Flash Intensity (page 61)
— Flash Assist (page 61)
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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.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
NOTE
• You can use the key customization feature (page
104) to configure the camera so the ISO sensitivity
setting changes whenever you press [̇] and [̈]
while in a REC mode.
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO”, and then
press [̈].
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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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 a REC mode, press [MENU].
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Sharpness”, and
then press [̈].
2. Select the “REC” 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
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off
Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference
between the light areas and dark areas of the image you
are recording.
You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you
compose images and ensure that the camera is straight
when recording.
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To get this:
Select this setting:
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
High contrast
+2
+1
0
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Grid”, and then
press [̈].
Normal contrast
Low contrast
–1
–2
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Display the grid
Hide the grid
On
Off
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Turning Image Review On and Off
Using Icon Help
Image review displays the images you record on the
monitor screen as soon as you record them. Use the
following procedure to turn image review on and off.
Icon Help displays guidance text about an icon when you
select it on the monitor screen while in a REC mode.
• Icon Help text is displayed for the following functions:
Flash mode, focus mode, white balance, self-timer,
current REC mode.
Note, however, that current REC mode, white balance
and self-timer Icon Help text appears only when “REC
Mode”, “White Balance” or “self-timer” is assigned to the
[̇] and [̈] keys with the key customization feature (page
104).
1. In a 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 a REC mode, press [MENU].
To do this:
Select this setting:
On
2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Icon Help”, and
Display images on the monitor
screen for about one second
then press [̈].
immediately after they are recorded
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
Do not display images immediately
after they are recorded
Off
want, and then press [SET].
To do this:
Select this setting:
Display guidance text when you
select an icon on the monitor screen.
On
Off
Turn off Icon Help
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IMPORTANT!
Assigning Functions to the [̇] and [̈]
• Selecting one of the following settings causes the
icon and its Icon Help text to appear momentarily on
the monitor screen. The icon and text disappear after
a short while.
Keys
A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [̇]
and [̈] keys so they change camera settings whenever
they are pressed in a REC mode. After you configure the
[̇] and [̈] keys, you can change the setting assigned to
them without going through the menu screen.
— Flash mode
— Focus mode
— White balance
(Auto) icon (page 59)
(Auto Focus) icon (page 69)
(Auto) icon (page 78)
1. In a 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.
— REC Mode (page 48)
— EV Shift (page 76)
— White Balance (page 78)
— ISO (page 100)
— Self-timer (page 63)
— Off: No function assigned
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On
Function
REC Mode
Flash
Off
Snapshot
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Spot
Off
Specifying Power On Default Settings
The camera’s “mode memory” feature lets you specify the
power on default settings individually for the recording
mode, flash mode, focus mode, white balance mode, ISO
sensitivity, AF Area, 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.
Focus*1
White Balance
ISO
AF Area
Setting when
camera is
turned off
Self-timer
Flash Intensity
Digital Zoom
0
On
Last Auto Focus
position that was in
effect before you
switched to manual
focus
— The following table shows what happens when you turn
mode memory on or off for each mode.
MF Position
Zoom Position*2
Wide
*1 The focus mode setting is not remembered for the
Movie mode. PF (Pan Focus) is automatically
selected in the Movie mode.
*2 Only the optical zoom position is remembered.
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IMPORTANT!
1. In a REC mode, press [MENU].
• Note that BESTSHOT mode settings take priority
over mode memory settings. If you turn the camera
off while in the BESTSHOT mode, all settings except
for “REC Mode” and “Zoom Position” will be
configured according to the BESTSHOT sample
scene when you turn it back on again, regardless of
mode memory on/off settings.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the “Memory” tab.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the item you want to
change, and then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
• If you turn the camera off while in the Movie mode,
want, and then press [SET].
the flash will be turned off “
” when you turn the
To do this:
Select this setting:
On
camera back on again, regardless of the mode
memory on/off setting for the flash.
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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Resetting the Camera
Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s
settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu
Reference” on page 192.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Reset”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Reset”, and then
press [SET].
• To cancel the procedure without resetting, select
“Cancel” and press [SET].
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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 number/ File number
Image size
Quality
Date and time
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IMPORTANT!
Playing an Audio Snapshot
Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is
being performed or is paused.
(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 [̆] or [̄].
Adjust audio volume
Cancel playback
Press [MENU].
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1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll
through images on the monitor screen and
display the one you want.
Flipping the Display
The following procedure flips the image 180 degrees. This
comes in handy when you want to show someone standing
in front of you an image on the monitor screen.
2. While holding down the shutter button, press
[SET].
[SET]
• This flips the image 180 degrees. The histogram or
any other display information you had displayed is
cleared automatically whenever you flip the image.
• While an image is flipped, you can use [̇] and [̈] to
scroll to another image, if you want.
3. To return the image to its normal orientation,
press any button other than [̆], [̄], [̇], or
[̈].
Shutter button
IMPORTANT!
• Note that you cannot play a movie, or a voice
recording file on the monitor screen while a flipped
image is displayed.
• You cannot use the above procedure to flip an image
while a zoomed image, 9-image screen, calendar
screen image, a movie image, an audio snapshot, or
a voice recording file icon is on the display.
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IMPORTANT!
Zooming the Display Image
• You cannot zoom a movie image.
Perform the following procedure to zoom the image
currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal
size.
• Depending on the original size of the recorded
image, you may not be able to zoom a display image
the full four times normal size.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to display
the image you want.
2. Press the zoom
button ( ) to enlarge
the image.
• You can toggle display
of the zoom factor on
and off by pressing
[DISP].
Current zoom factor
3. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to shift the image
up, down, left, or right.
4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its
original size.
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IMPORTANT!
Resizing 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 resize a recorded image to either of the two
following sizes.
×
×
• 1280 960 pixels (SXGA): Best for print sizes 3.5˝ 5˝ or
smaller
×
• 640 480 pixels (VGA): Best for attachment to e-mail
×
— 640 480-pixel and smaller images
messages or incorporation into Web pages
×
— 2560 1712-pixel (3:2) images
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— 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.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “PLAY”
tab, select “Resize”,
and then press [̈].
• Note that this operation is
possible only when a
snapshot image is on the
monitor screen.
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through images and
display the one you want to resize.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you
want, and then press [SET].
• To cancel the resize operation, select “Cancel”.
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5. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to move the
cropping boundary up, down, left, or right
until the area of the image you want to extract
is within the boundary.
Cropping an Image
You can use the following procedure to crop a portion of an
enlarged image.
6. Press [SET] to extract the part of the image
enclosed in the cropping boundary.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll
through images and display the one you want
to crop.
• If you want to cancel the procedure at any point,
press [MENU].
2. Press [MENU].
3. Select the “PLAY”
tab, select
“Trimming”, and then
press [̈].
• This causes a cropping
boundary to appear.
• Note that this operation is possible only when a
snapshot image is on the monitor screen.
4. Use the zoom button (
) to make the
cropping boundary larger or smaller.
• The smaller the image, the more limited is the size of
the cropping boundary.
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IMPORTANT!
Playing a Movie
• Cropping an image creates a new file that contains
the cropped image. The file with the original image
also remains in memory.
Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was
recorded in the movie mode.
• Note that you cannot crop the following types of
images.
Movie icon
1. In the PLAY mode,
×
— 2560 1712 pixel (3:2) images
press [̇] and [̈] to
scroll through images
until the movie you
want to play is
— Movie images and the voice recording file icon
— Images recorded with another camera
• The cropping operation cannot be performed when
there is not enough memory to store the cropped
image.
displayed.
• 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.
2. Press [SET].
• This start playback of the movie.
• You can perform the following operations while a
movie is playing.
To do this:
Do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse the
movie
Hold down [̇]
or [̈].
Pause and unpause movie playback Press [SET].
Skip forward or back one frame
Press [̇] or [̈].
while paused
Cancel playback
Press [MENU].
Adjust audio volume
Press [̆] or [̄].
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IMPORTANT!
Displaying the 9-image View
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is
being performed or is paused.
The following procedure displays nine images on the
monitor screen at the same time.
1. In the PLAY mode, press the zoom button
(
).
• This displays the 9-image screen with the image that
was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center,
with a selection boundary around it.
• On the 9-image screen,
indicates a voice
recording file (page 124).
• 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.
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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 image recorded on that day,
which makes it easy to find the image 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,
press [̆] (
).
• Use the procedure
under “Changing the
Date Format” on page
140 to specify the date
format.
Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and
Image 1 is displayed first
• The image displayed on
the calendar for each
date is the first image
that was recorded on
that date.
17 18 19
6
9
7
8
15 16 17
18 19 20
Month/Year
Date selection cursor
20
3
1
4
2
5
10 11
12 13 14
1
2
3
• To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [DISP].
3. Pressing any button besides [̆], [̄], [̇], or
[̈] displays the full-size version of the image
where the selection boundary is located.
• On the calendar screen,
recording file (page 124).
indicates a voice
•
appears in place of the image when the date
contains data that cannot be displayed by this
camera.
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2. Use [̆], [̄], [̇], and [̈] to move the
selection boundary to the date whose image
you want to view, and then press [SET].
Playing a Slideshow
A slideshow automatically plays back images in sequence
at a fixed interval.
• This displays the first image that was recorded on
the selected date.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Slideshow”,
and then press [̈].
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IMPORTANT!
3. Use the screen that appears to configure the
image, time, and interval settings.
• Note that all buttons are disabled while an image
change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped
on the monitor screen before performing a button
operation, or hold down the button until the image
stops.
• 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.
• All Images
Displays all images in camera memory.
• One Image
Displays a particular image.
• Favorites
Images
Displays all images in the FAVORITE folder.
Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the playback time you
want (1 to 60 minutes).
Time
• 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.
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.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Start”, and then
press [SET].
• While audio is playing, you can use [̆] and [̄] to
adjust the volume level.
• This starts the slideshow.
• 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 26).
5. To stop the slideshow, press [SET].
• The slideshow will also stop automatically after the
amount of time you specified for “Time” elapses.
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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 117 for information about configuring
slideshow settings to suit your needs.
• While audio is playing, you can use [̆] and [̄] to
adjust the volume level.
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.
• Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it
is turned on.
3. Press the USB cradle’s
[PHOTO] button.
• This starts the Photo
Stand slideshow with the
images or image you
specified (page 118).
[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
• 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 movie images or the voice
recording file icon.
snapshot image is on the monitor screen.
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through images until
the one you want to rotate is on the monitor
screen.
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IMPORTANT!
Using Image Roulette
• Image Roulette does not play movie files or display
the voice recording file icon.
• Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one
snapshot image available.
Image Roulette cycles images like a slot machine on the
display, before stopping at one of them. The image that
finally appears is random.
• Note that Image Roulette works only with images
recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not
operate properly when other types of images are in
memory.
• If you do not start another Image Roulette operation
for about one minute after the final image appears,
the camera will automatically cancel Image Roulette
and enter the normal PLAY mode.
1. While the camera is turned off, hold down [̇]
as you press [ ] (PLAY) to turn it on.
• Keep [̇] held down until images appear on the
monitor screen.
• This starts the Image Roulette operation, scrolling
images on the display, finally stopping at one.
• You can use Image Roulette while “Power On” or
“Power On/Off” is selected for the “REC/PLAY”
setting (page 144).
2. Press [̇] or [̈] to restart the Image Roulette
operation.
3. To turn off Image Roulette, press [ ] (REC)
to enter the currently selected recording
mode or press the power button to turn off
the camera.
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1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll
through snapshots until the one to which you
want to add audio is displayed.
Adding Audio to a Snapshot
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 120KB (30-second recording of
approximately 4KB 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
• Keep the microphone
on the front of the
camera pointed at the
subject.
Microphone
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to scroll
through snapshots until the one whose audio
you want to re-record is displayed.
• 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.
2. Press [MENU].
3. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Dubbing”, and
then press [̈].
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”, and then
press [SET].
• The
(Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen
after audio recording is complete.
• You will not be able to record audio when remaining
memory capacity is low.
• The following types of audio recording are not
supported.
— Adding audio to a movie image
— Adding audio to a protected snapshot (page 128)
• Audio that is re-recorded or deleted cannot be
recovered. Make sure you no longer need audio
before re-recording or deleting it.
• If you merely want to delete the audio without re-
recording, press [MENU] here to complete the
procedure.
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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IMPORTANT!
Playing Back a Voice Recording File
• Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is
being performed or is paused.
Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording
file.
• If your recording has index marks (page 96) 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.
1. In the PLAY mode, use [̇] and [̈] to display
the voice recording file (a file with
you want to play.
on it)
2. Press [SET].
• This starts playback of
the voice recording file
through the camera’s
speaker.
• You can perform the
following operations
while audio is playing.
To do this:
Do this:
Fast forward or fast reverse
the audio
Hold down [̇] or [̈].
Pause and unpause audio
playback
Press [SET].
Adjust audio volume
Cancel playback
Press [̆] or [̄].
Press [MENU].
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DELETING FILES
You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files
currently in memory.
Deleting a Single File
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 128).
• Delete cannot be performed when all files in memory
are protected (page 129).
• 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 129 and 132 for details about
deleting FAVORITE folder contents.
2. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through files and
display the one you want to delete.
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”.
• To exit the file delete operation without deleting
anything, select “Cancel”.
4. Press [SET] to delete the file.
• Repeat steps 2 through 4 to delete other files, if you
want.
5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.
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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
flash 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 25 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.
• For details about the folder structure, see “Memory Folder
Structure” on page 172.
100CASIO
Serial number (3 digits)
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4. Use [̆] and [̄] to
select “On”, and then
press [SET].
Protecting Files
Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 125).
You can protect files individually or you can protect all files
in memory with a single operation.
• A file that is protected is
indicated by the
mark.
To protect a single file
• To unprotect a file, select
“Off” in step 4, and then
press [SET].
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU].
5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen.
2. Select the “PLAY” tab,
select “Protect”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to scroll through files and
display the one you want to protect.
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FILE MANAGEMENT
To protect all files in memory
Using the FAVORITE Folder
You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other
special images from a file storage folder (page 173) to the
FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 173). 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
• 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.
folder.
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 160, 166).
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 “All Files Delete”,
5. Use [̇] and [̈] to select the file you want to
and then press [SET].
delete from the FAVORITE folder.
6. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Delete”, and then
IMPORTANT!
press [SET].
• You cannot use the delete operations on page 125 to
delete images from the FAVORITE folder.
Performing the memory format operation (page 145),
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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OTHER SETTINGS
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and
Configuring Sound Settings
then press [SET].
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.
To do this:
Select this setting:
Sound 1 through Sound 5
Off
Select a built-in sound
Turn off the sound
To configure sound settings
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and
then press [̈].
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the sound whose
setting you want to configure, and then press
[̈].
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OTHER SETTINGS
To set the volume level
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 for about two seconds whenever you press the
1. Press [MENU].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and
then press [̈].
power button or [
] (REC) to turn on the camera. The
startup screen image does not appear if you press [
(PLAY) to turn on the camera.
]
3. Use [̆] and [̄] to select “Volume”.
1. Press [MENU].
4. Use [̇] and [̈] to specify the volume setting
you want, and then press [SET].
2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Startup”, and
then press [̈].
• You can set the volume in the range of 0 (no sound)
to 7 (loudest).
3. Use [̇] and [̈] to display the image you want
to use as the startup image.
4. Use [̆] and [̄] to change the setting, and
then press [SET].
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!
Configuring Power Down Image Settings
• You can select any one of the following types of
image as the startup image.
— The camera’s built-in image
With the power down image feature, you can configure the
camera so a specific snapshot or movie stored in camera
image memory appears whenever you turn off power.
— A snapshot
— The image only of an audio snapshot
— A movie whose file size is less than the amount of
unused built-in memory still available
• 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. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to
your computer (page 160).
2. Move the image data that you want to use for
the power down image to the top (root) Folder
of the camera’s built-in Flash memory.
• The file name extension will not be displayed if your
computer is configured to hide file name extensions.
• The startup image is deleted if you format built-in
memory (page 145).
• If you store an audio snapshot to startup image
memory, the image’s audio is not played when the
image is displayed at startup.
Example: CIMG0001
• If your power down image is stored on a memory
card, be sure to copy the image to built-in memory
before removing the memory card from the camera.
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NOTE
3. Change the name of the file to one of the
following.
• To disable display of the power down image, change
the name of the current power down image from
ENDING.JPG or ENDING.AVI to something else. Or
you can delete the current power down image from
flash memory.
Snapshot Image: ENDING.JPG
Movie Image: ENDING.AVI
• You do not need to input the file name extension
(JPG or AVI) if your computer is configured to hide
file name extensions.
File Name: ENDING
• Now when you turn off the camera, the power down
image you specified above will appear on the monitor
screen.
IMPORTANT!
• Formatting the camera’s flash memory deletes the
power down image (page 145).
• When both a still image and a movie are present for
the power down image, only the movie is used.
• Note that a power down image display operation
cannot be interrupted once it starts. Because of this,
you should select a relatively short movie when using
a movie file as the power down image.
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