Casio EX-ZR300 manuel d'utilisation

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    Digital Camera E User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to r ead the pr ecautions 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 officia l EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.co[...]

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    2 As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all accessor ies shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original reta iler. Accessorie s Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130) USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) USB cable Power cord Strap Basic Reference * The shape of th e power cord plug var ies accordin g to country or geogr[...]

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    3 • The contents of this manual are subject to change w ithout notice. • The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything th at is questionable, erroneous, etc. • Any copying of the contents o f this User’s Guide, either in part or its entirety, is forbidden[...]

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    4 Contents Contents Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Read this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    5 Contents Shooting with Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ❚ Interpreting the Zoom Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 ❚ Zooming with Su per Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Zoom (SR)) . . . 56 Using Co[...]

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    6 Contents ❚❙ Advanced Settings 91 Using On-screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 REC Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (REC) . . 92 ❚ Zooming with Su per Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Zoom (SR)) . . . 92[...]

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    7 Contents ❚❙ Other Playback Functions (PLA Y) 1 16 Playing a Slideshow on the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Slideshow ) . 1 16 ❚ T ransferrin g Music from Y our Compute r to Camera Memor y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 17 Creating a Snapshot of Movie Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . (MOTION PRINT) . 1 18 Editing a Movie on [...]

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    8 Contents ❚❙ Using the Camera with a Computer 139 Things you can do using a computer ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 ❚ Viewing and S toring Images on a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 ?[...]

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    9 Contents ❚❙ Appendix 168 Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 ❚ Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    10 The numbers in parentheses indicate t he pages w here each item is explained. General Guide 1 Mode dial (pages 29, 37) 2 Zoom controller (pages 30, 53, 111) 3 Shutter button (page 29) 4 Flash (page 43) 5 [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 27) 6 Front lamp (pages 50, 94) 7 Õ (Continuous Shutter) (page 57) 8 Lens 9 Microphones (page 68) bk Back lamp (pages 1[...]

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    11 The monitor screen uses various indicators , icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • The sample screens in this section are intended to show you the locations of all the indicators and figures that can appear on the monitor screen in various modes. They do not represent screens that actually appear on the camera. . S[...]

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    12 . Movie Recording . Snapshot Viewing . Movie Playback 1 Recording mode (page 67) 2 Audio recording disabled (page 70) 3 Remaining movie memory capacity (page 67) 4 Movie recording time (page 67) 5 Movie recording in progress (page 67) 6 Movie quality (FHD /STD movie) (p ages 67, 70)/ Recording sp eed (high speed movie) (page 70) 7 Battery level [...]

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    13 . CS Image Viewing Each press of [ 8 ] (DISP) will cycle through display settings that display or hide on-screen informat ion and the control panel. You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode. • The control panel is not displayed and display inform ation settings cannot be changed during movie recording. 1 Current image[...]

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    14 Quick Start Basics Quick Start Basics Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful se lection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier , in cluding the following eight main functions. What you can do with your CASIO came ra ART SHOT A variety of artistic effects help to make even common, ordinary subjects become more n[...]

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    15 Quick Start Basics Wide Shot With this feature, a number of images are sho t and then combined to produce an image with a super-wide angle of view that exceeds the widest angle of view possible with the lens. Converted to 35 mm equivalents, the focal distances available with this feature enable shooting with app roximate angles of view of 14 mm [...]

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    16 Quick Start Basics Note that the battery of a newly p urchased camera is not charged. Pe rform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130) for power. Never try to use an y other type of battery. 1. Open the battery cover. Slide the battery c[...]

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    17 Quick Start Basics To replace the battery 1. Open the battery cover and remove the current ba ttery. With the monitor screen side of the camera facing upwards, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. After the battery pops out, pull it the rest of the way out of the camera. 2. Load a new battery. You can us[...]

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    18 Quick Start Basics 3. Connect the USB cable to the camera. The back lamp should light red, indicating that charging has started. The back lamp will go out when charging is complete. It takes about 240 minutes to bring a fully dead battery to a full charge. • A battery that has not been used for a long time, or ambient temperature extremes can [...]

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    19 Quick Start Basics 4. After chargi ng is complete, disconn ect the USB cabl e from the camera and then unpl ug the power cord from the power outl et. . To charge using a USB co nnection to a compu ter The battery loaded in the came ra is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer with the USB cable. • Depending on the setu[...]

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    20 Quick Start Basics • A battery that has not been used for a long time, certain types of computers, and connection conditions can caus e charging to take more than approximately six hours, which will tri gger a timer that ter minates charging automatically, even if the battery is not fully charged. If this happens, disconnect and then reconnect[...]

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    21 Quick Start Basics IMPORT ANT! • Charging is not performed while the con nected computer is in the hibernate mode. • A charging error can occur immediately a fte r charging begins or some time after charging begins. A charging error is i ndicated by the back lamp flashing red. • If low supply capacity exists due to your computer model or c[...]

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    22 Quick Start Basics Recording is not possible when is i ndicated. Charge the battery immediately. • The level shown by the battery indicator may change when you switch between the REC mode and PLAY mode. • Leaving the camera for about 30 days with no power supplied while the battery is dead will cause its date and time settings to be cleared.[...]

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    23 Quick Start Basics 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select a date styl e and then press [SET]. Example: July 10, 2012 YY/MM/DD * 12/7/10 DD/MM/YY * 10/7/12 MM/DD/YY * 7/10/12 4. Set the date and the time. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want to change and then use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to change it. To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour form at[...]

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    24 Quick Start Basics Though the camera has built-in memory that can be used to store images and movies, you probably will want to purchase a commercially available memory card for greater capacity. The camera does not come with a memory card. I mages recorded while a memory card is loaded a re saved to the memory card. When no memor y card is load[...]

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    25 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as indicated by the arrows in the illustration. 2. Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing upwards (towards the monitor screen side of the camera), slide [...]

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    26 Quick Start Basics To replace the memory card Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to pop out of the memory card slot slightly. Pull the card out the rest of the way and then insert another one. • Never remove a card from the camera while the back lamp is flashing green. Doing so can cause the image save operation to f[...]

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    27 Quick Start Basics Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) enters the REC mode so you can record images. Pressing [ p ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode enters the PLAY mode, which you can use to view snapshots and movies (pages 33, 104). •P r e s s i n g [ r ] (REC) while in the PLAY mode returns to the REC mode. • Take care to ensure that nothing is restric[...]

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    28 Quick Start Basics Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold the camera as shown in the illustration, and keep it still by pressing your arms firmly against your sides as you shoot. Holding the camer a still, carefully press the shutter button[...]

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    29 Quick Start Basics You can select one of two auto recording mo des (Auto or Premium Auto PRO) according to your digital imaging needs. 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the ca mera. The camera will enter the REC mode. • If the camera is in the PLAY mode, press [ r ] (R EC). 2. Set the mode dial to [ t ] (Auto) or [ Ÿ ] (Premium Auto PR O) [...]

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    30 Quick Start Basics 1. Point the camera a t the subject. If you are using Premium Auto PRO, text will appear in the lower right corner of the monitor screen describing the type of shot the camera has dete cted. • You can zoom the image, if you wan t. To shoot a snapshot 2. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. When focus is complete[...]

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    31 Quick Start Basics The Premium Auto PRO Make-up Function smoothes the skin texture of t he subject and softens facial shado ws caused by harsh sunlight for better looking por traits. There are three different Make-up Level settings: Off, Standard , and High. 1. Enter the Premium Aut o PRO mode (page 29). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to[...]

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    32 Quick Start Basics . If the image does not focus... If the focus frame stays red and the back la mp is flash ing green, it means that the image is not in focus (because the subject is too close, etc.). Re-point the ca mera at the subject and try to focus again. . Shooting with Auto If the su bject is n ot in the center of the frame... “Focus l[...]

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    33 Quick Start Basics Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen. • For information about how to play back movies, see page 104. • For information about images reco rded using continuous shutter (CS) , see page 106. 1. Turn on the camera and press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one[...]

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    34 Quick Start Basics If memory becomes full, you can delete s napshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and r ecord more images. IMPORT ANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • For information about images reco rded using continuous shutter (CS) , see page 107. • The delete menu will n[...]

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    35 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mo de and then press [ 2 ] ( ). 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Delete All Fi le s” and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Yes” and then pre ss [SET] to delete all files. This will cause the message “There are no files” to appear. Operation • Never open t[...]

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    36 Quick Start Basics • Any of the following can make proper focus impossible. – Solid color wall or other very low contrast subject – Strongly back lit subject – Ver y shiny subject – Blinds or other subject with a repeating horizontal pattern – Multiple subjects at varyin g distances from the camera – Subject in a dark location – [...]

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    37 Snapshot Tutorial Snapshot Tutorial Your camera has a variety of different recording modes. Before recording an image, rotate the mode dial to select the recording mode that suits the type of image you are trying to record. Selecting the Recording Mode Auto Standard Auto recording mode. This is the mode you normally should use (page 29). Premium[...]

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    38 Snapshot Tutorial S S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted accordingly. 1 Press [SET] to open the control panel. 2 Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third control panel option from the bottom (shutter speed). 3 Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to change the shutter speed setting. • You als[...]

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    39 Snapshot Tutorial IMPORT ANT! • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want w hen shooting an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happe ns, use the M mode to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually. • In the S mode, ISO sensitivity (page 49) al ways operates accord ing to its “AUTO” setting. The ISO sensitivi[...]

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    40 Snapshot Tutorial 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to change the setting. 4. If you wan t to confi gure anothe r setting, repeat steps 2 and 3. 5. After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. This will apply the settings and return to the REC mode. NO TE • No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (p age 11) that is set to its in[...]

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    41 Snapshot Tutorial . Pixels A digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be. However, you generally can do with fewer pixels when printing an image (L size) through a print service, attaching an ima ge to e-mail, when viewing the image on a computer, et[...]

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    42 Snapshot Tutorial Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have mo re pixels , so they take up more memory space. • For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can be stored, see page 190. • For information about movie image size, see page 100. • For information about resizing existing snapshots, see[...]

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    43 Snapshot Tutorial • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Defi nition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, wh ich makes them wider than the usual 4:3 aspect ratio of television screens of the past. Your camera can record images that are compatible with the aspect ratio an HDTV screen. • You should regard the print pa[...]

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    44 Snapshot Tutorial 3. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. • For information about Flash Range, see p age 194. IMPORT ANT! • Foreign matter on the flash window can react with the light of the flash, producing some smoke and abnormal odor. Though this does not indicate malfunction, oil from your fingers and other foreign matter when left on the[...]

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    45 Snapshot Tutorial Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to shoot at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye r eduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera fires a pre-flash to cause the irise[...]

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    46 Snapshot Tutorial Super Macro Super Macro fixes optical zoom at a position that allows you to shoot from the closest distance to the subject. The result is closer and larger su bject images. NO TE • Zoom is fixed while Super Macro is selected, so no zoom operation is performed when you slide the zoom co ntroller. To focus with manual focus 1. [...]

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    47 Snapshot Tutorial Using Focus Lock “Focus lock” is a technique y ou can use when you want to compose an image in which the subject you want to focus on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen. • To use focus l ock, select “ Í Spot” or “ Ë Tracking” for the Auto Focus area (page 48). 1. Align the monitor screen ?[...]

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    48 Snapshot Tutorial You can use the following procedure to change th e Auto Focus metering area for shooting snapshots. • When recording movies, the AF metering area is always “ Í Spot”. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fourth control panel option from the top (AF Area). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select[...]

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    49 Snapshot Tutorial ISO sensitivity is a measur e of sensitivity to light. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fifth control panel optio n from the top (ISO Sensiti vity). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. • While “AUTO” is selected, Anti S hake corrects for subject[...]

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    50 Snapshot Tutorial With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter butto n starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fourth control panel option from the bottom (Self-timer ). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and[...]

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    51 Snapshot Tutorial You can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shooting and avoid the blue cast that results when shooting outdoors when it is cloudy, and the green cast that results when shooting under fluorescent lighting. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third control [...]

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    52 Snapshot Tutorial You can manually adjust an image’s exp osure value (EV value) before shooting it. • Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV • Unit: 1/3EV 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the second cont rol panel opti on from the bottom (EV Sh ift). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to adjust the exposu r[...]

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    53 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the bottom control panel op tion (Date/Time). You can use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select date or time display. NO TE • You can select either of two display styles (page 163) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month. • The time is displayed using 24-hour format. Your [...]

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    54 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto. • Performing a zoom operation changes th e lens aperture. • Except for High Speed Movie, zoom operations ar e supported during movie recording. Zoom operations are disabl ed during high speed movie rec[...]

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    55 Snapshot Tutorial . Zoom Icon The appearance of the zoom icon on the m onito r screen depends on the zoom factor. . Zoom Factor The digital zoom factor depends on the image size (page 41), the super r esolution zoom setting, and on whether or not “Multi SR Zoom” is selected (page 64). • Multi SR Zoom is enabled only when the “Multi SR Zo[...]

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    56 Snapshot Tutorial There are two types of Super Resolution Zoom: Single SR Zoom and Multi SR Zoom. Single SR Zoom uses super resolution to expand the zoom range in which image quality deterioration is minimi zed. Multi SR Zoo m shoots a series of High Speed CS images, which are then combined into final image to suppress image quality deterioratio[...]

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    57 Snapshot Tutorial With High Speed CS, you can configure the came ra to shoot at a speed of 3, 5, 10, 15, or 30 images per second, as long as you kee p the shutter button and there is memory available to store the images. With Prerecord CS, half-pressing the shutter button starts continual pre-recording of images to a temporary buffer. Then when [...]

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    58 Snapshot Tutorial • You can specify 5, 10, 20, or 30 as the maximum number of shots for each continuous shutter operation. • You can specify anywhere from 1 sec ond up to 10 seconds as the continuous shutter shooting time, which is the amount of time of the pr e-record buffer plus the amount of time that continuous shutter recor ding is perf[...]

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    59 Snapshot Tutorial 8. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fourth control panel option from the top (Prerecord CS shot s). 9. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to specify how many of the 30 images and for how long imag es sho uld be p re-record ed in the buffer. • Prerecord CS shooting is not performed when the number of buffer images and the recording time are[...]

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    60 Snapshot Tutorial . Shooting Images 1. Half-press the shutter button. This will cause the camera to start pre-recording images. • The camera will not emit a shu tter sound when you half-press the shutter button while Prerecord CS is selected. • If you release the half-pre ssed shutter button before pressing it the rest of the way down, all o[...]

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    61 Snapshot Tutorial • You can use the Manual Mode while a cont inuous shutter mode is selected. To do so, set the mode dial to [A], [S], or [M]. • When shooting CS images, the snapshot image quality automatically changes to “Normal”. • If there is not enough available capacity on the memory card, you may not be able to record the number [...]

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    62 Snapshot Tutorial With HDR (High Dynamic Range), the camera shoots a series of CS images using different exposure settings and combines t hem into a final ima ge to correct for overexposure or underexposure of subjec ts of different brightness le vels. 1. In the REC m ode, set the mod e dial to [ h ] (HDR). 2. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot.[...]

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    63 Snapshot Tutorial 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the intensity of the art effect. 4. Press [SET]. 5. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. • After you press the shutter button, t he message “Busy... Pl ease wait...” will appear on the monitor scr een to indicate t hat recording is in progress. Keep the camera still while this message is di[...]

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    64 Snapshot Tutorial This feature uses super resolution technol ogy and multiple Continuous Shutter (CS) images to expand the zoom range for over all images of higher quality and clarity (page 56). 1. In the REC m ode, set the mod e dial to [ j ] (Multi SR Zoo m). 2. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. NO TE • Multi SR Zoom is effective when y ou[...]

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    65 Snapshot Tutorial 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the direction yo u are planning to move the camera wh ile shooti ng, and then pres s [SET]. You can select one of four directions: Right, L eft, Up, or Down. 4. Point the camera at the start of the pa norama and half-press the shutter button to all ow the camera to fo cus automatically. 5. Press[...]

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    66 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • The following conditions are not compatible with Slide Panorama shooting. – Subject whose brightness is very differ ent from that of its surroundings due to artificial ligh t, sunlight, etc. – Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other s ubject with constantly changing patterns – Sky, beach, or other subject with conti[...]

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    67 Recording Movies Recording Movies The following procedure explains h ow to record a standard (STD) movie. This camera supports Premium Au to PRO movie reco rding (page 68). See the pages indicated below for more information about movies. High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 70 High speed movie (HS movie): page 70 1. Set the mode dial to [ t ][...]

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    68 Recording Movies Recording Movies with Premium Auto PRO When Premium Auto PRO is enabled (page 29), the camera automatically make judgments about the subject, shooting conditions, and other paramete rs. The result is higher quality images th an those produced by Auto recording. The shooting environment detected by the camera is displaye d in the[...]

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    69 Recording Movies IMPORT ANT! • Spending a long time using movie record in g will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does n ot indicate malfunction. • Shooting movies for long periods in areas where temperature is relatively high can cause digital noise (dots of light) to appear in the movie image. A ris[...]

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    70 Recording Movies This camera supports recording of high-def inition (FHD) movies. The aspect r atio of an FHD movie is 16:9, the image size is 1920 x 1080 pixels, and the frame rate is 30 fps. Image quality and image size settings cannot be changed. 1. Set the mode dial to [ t ] (Auto) or [ Ÿ ] (Premium Auto PRO). 2. In the REC mode , press [ME[...]

  • Page 71

    71 Recording Movies 5. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the frame rate (recording speed) you want and then press [SET]. A fast frame rate (such as 1000 fps) will result in a smaller image size. 6. Record the movie the same way as you would a normal movie (page 67). Press [ 0 ] (Movie) to start and stop recording. • During High Speed Movie recording [...]

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    72 Recording Movies With Prerecord Movie, the camera continual ly updates a buffer that stores up to five seconds of movie images. This lets you recor d a move that contains what happened five seconds before you started r ecording, followed by real-time record ing. Pressing [ 0 ] (Movie) saves the pre-recorded action (buffer contents) followed by r[...]

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    73 Recording Movies . To shoot a Prerecord Movie 1. After using the above procedure to set up the camera for Prerecord Movie, point the camera at the subject. 2. When you are ready to record, press [ 0 ] (Movie). This will save the approximately five seconds of action tha t was prerecorded in the buffer before you pressed [ 0 ] (Movie) (two seconds[...]

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    74 Recording Movies The “For YouTube” scene recor ds movies in a format that is optimal for uploading to the YouTube movie site, which is operated b y YouTube, LLC. “For YouTube” can be used when shooting a standard (STD) movie, a high-definition (FHD) movie, or a high speed (HS) movie. 1. In the REC mode , press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ [...]

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    75 Recording Movies You can shoot snapshots while movie recording is in progress. When the camera is in the Single Shot mode, you can shoot snapshots one-by-one. In the CS mode, holding down the shutter button will record up to seven consecutive imag es at a speed of approximately 10 images per second (fps). You ca n shoot a maximum total of 28 ima[...]

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    76 Using BEST SHOT Using BEST SHOT BEST SHOT provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you need to change th e setup of the camera, simply find the scene that matches wh at you are trying to achieve, and the camera sets up for it automatically. This helps to minimize th[...]

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    77 Using BEST SHOT 4. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedu re from step 1. 5. Press the shutter button (i[...]

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    78 Using BEST SHOT You can save up to 999 camer a setups as user BEST SHOT scenes for instant recall whenever you need them. 1. On the BEST SHOT sc ene menu, select the s cene named “BEST SHOT (Register User Scene) ” and then press [SET]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the snapshot wh ose setup you want to save. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to sele[...]

  • Page 79

    79 Using BEST SHOT The camera shoots a series of images and then merges them into a final image. The result is a bright image, even if shot in the dark without a flash. 1. In the REC m ode, set the mod e dial to [ b ] (BEST SHOT). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Select “High Speed Night Shot” and then press [SET]. 4. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. • [...]

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    80 Using BEST SHOT This function analyzes a burst of cons ecutive images and then blur s the background behind the main subject. This creates an e ffect that r eally makes the subject stand out, just like photographs taken with a single-lens re flex camera. The blur effect can be set to one of three levels. 1. In the REC m ode, set the mod e dial t[...]

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    81 Using BEST SHOT NO TE • The current “Zoom (SR) ” (page 56) setting is ignored when shooting with this function. • With this BEST SHOT scene, the fl ash setting automatically becomes ? (Flash Off). • The desired background blur effect ma y not be attained if the camera or subject moves during shooting. • Depending on the shooting envi[...]

  • Page 82

    82 Using BEST SHOT 4. Press [ 2 ] and then use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the four th control p anel option from the to p. The intensity of the selected effect can be adjusted as described b elow. 5. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to change the setting. 6. Press [SET]. 7. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. NO TE • You cannot view the result of an effect on [...]

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    83 Using BEST SHOT With this feature, a number of images are sho t and then combined to produce an image with a super-wide angle of view that exceeds the widest angl e of view possible with the lens. Converted to 35 mm equivalents, the focal distances available with this feature enable shooting with approximate angles of view of 14 mm a nd 18 mm. 1[...]

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    84 Using BEST SHOT 7. Point the camera at the subject you want in the center of the image and then half-press the shutter button to focus. • The outer blue boundary on the screen indicates the recordable range of the image. 8. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down and slowly move the camera in accordance with the in structions and arr[...]

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    85 Using BEST SHOT • The following conditions are not co mpatible with Wide Shot shooting. – Subject whose brightness is very differ ent from that of its surroundings due to artificial ligh t, sunlight, etc. – Rivers, waves, waterfalls, or other s ubject with constantly changing patterns – Sky, beach, or other subject with continuous patter[...]

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    86 Using BEST SHOT With High Speed Best Selection, the camera automatically shoots a series of images, and selects the best one based on facial image blur, and facial expression ( whether the subject is smiling or blinking). 1. In the REC m ode, set the mod e dial to [ b ] (BEST SHOT). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Select “High Speed Best Selection” and t[...]

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    87 Using BEST SHOT There always is some unavoidable time lag between the po int you press the shutter button and the point that the image is actual ly recorded. T he “Lag Correction” feature lets you configure the camera to lessen or e ven eliminate this lag to help you better time your shots and get exactly the mom ent you want. With “ Lag C[...]

  • Page 88

    88 Using BEST SHOT 7. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll t hrough the pr e-recorded images on the monitor screen. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the pre-recor ded images. Each image appears, along with an indication of the timing when it was pre-recorded. * Seconds prior to full-press of shutter button. • The timing of the image you select here[...]

  • Page 89

    89 Using BEST SHOT With High Speed Night Scene and High Speed Night Scene and Portrait, the camera detects automatically whether it is bei ng hand-held or on a tripod. If the camera detects it is being hand-held, pressing the sh utter button will record a series of images and combine them in a way that minimizes image blur due to low light conditio[...]

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    90 Using BEST SHOT When you press the shutter button while High Speed Anti Shake is enabled , the camera records multiple images and automat ically co mbines them in a way that produces a final image with minimal blur. You can shoot with this feature to minimize the effects of camera movement when shoo ting with optical Anti Shake does not produce [...]

  • Page 91

    91 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings The following are menu op erations you can use to configur e various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 39) to configure some of the settings that appear on the menu screen. Refer to the pa ge references provided in this section for information about configuring settings using the Co[...]

  • Page 92

    92 Advanced Settings . Menu Operations in This Manual Menu operations are represen ted in this manual as shown below. T he following operation is the same as the one described un der “Example Menu Screen Operation” on page 91. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Zoom (SR) See page 56 for details. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab [...]

  • Page 93

    93 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement or camera movement when shooting a movin g subject using telephoto, when shooting a fast-moving subject, or w hen shooting under dim lighting conditions. NO TE • Only camera shak[...]

  • Page 94

    94 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Assist Light Half-pressing the shutter butto n while this setting is selected causes the front lamp to light, which provides illumination for focusing in areas where lighting is dim. Leaving this function turned off is recommended when shooting portraits fr om short distances, etc. [...]

  • Page 95

    95 Advanced Settings Tips for Best Face Detection Results • The camera performs center focus if it cannot d etect a face. • Always make sure that Auto Focus (AF) is selected as the focu s mode when shooting with face detection. • Detection of the following ty pes of faces is not supported. – A face that is obstructed by hair, sunglasses, a [...]

  • Page 96

    96 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom Select “On” when you want to use digital zoom (page 54). • Digital zoom is disabled while s hooting with the following featur e. – High speed movie recording Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Wind Noise Cut Select “On” to reduce wind noise during movie[...]

  • Page 97

    97 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Grid The on-screen grid can be displayed on the REC mode monitor screen for ea sy vert ical and horizontal alignment when composing images. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image f or about one second immediately aft[...]

  • Page 98

    98 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory This setting lets you specify which came ra setting s should be remembered by the camera when it is turned off, and restored the next time the camera is turned on. To have the camera remember a setting, y ou should enable the setting’s memory. Any setting whose memory is disab[...]

  • Page 99

    99 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Size For details, see the control panel procedur e on page 41. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Quality (Snapshot) • The “Fine” setting h elps to bring out det ails when shooting dense tree branches or leaves, a complex pattern, etc. • Memory capacity (the n[...]

  • Page 100

    100 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * » Quality (Movie) This setting can be used to configure movie imag e quality settings and to select either normal movie recording or High Speed Movie recording. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * EV Shift For details, see the control panel procedur e on page 52. Movie[...]

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    101 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISO For details, see the control panel procedur e on page 49. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * ISO High Li mit NO TE • When the “ISO Sensitivity” setting (page 49) is something other than “AUTO (Auto)”, the “ISO High Limit” setting is ignored, and shoot[...]

  • Page 102

    102 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * White Balan ce For details, see the control panel procedur e on page 51. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of t he subject is metered for exposure. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Lighting You can use this[...]

  • Page 103

    103 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash Intensi ty You can specify flash intensity to one of five levels from +2 (br ightest flash) to –2 (least bright flash). • Flash intensity may not change when the subject is too far away o r too close. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Sharpness You can speci[...]

  • Page 104

    104 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots and Movies See page 33 for the procedure for viewing snapshots. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) and th en use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the movie you want to view. 2. Press [SET] to start playback. Movie Playback Controls • Playback may not be possible for movies not recorded with this camera. Viewing Sna[...]

  • Page 105

    105 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY), and then use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the panorama images you want to view. 2. Press [SET] to start playback of the panorama. Panorama playback causes the image to scroll left, right, up, or down. Playback Controls • The following functions cannot be performed on a panor ama image. Dynamic[...]

  • Page 106

    106 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Each time you perform a continuous shutter (CS) operation, the camera creates a CS group that includes all of the images for th at particular CS session. You can use the following procedure to play back the images in a particular CS group. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) and th en use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the CS group w[...]

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    107 Viewing Snapshots and Movies The following are operations that ar e supported after you press [SET] to start image playback. You can use the following procedu res to del ete images while playback is in progress or paused. . Deleting a Specific CS Gro up File 1. While CS image playback is in progre ss or paused (toggle by p ressing [SET]), press[...]

  • Page 108

    108 Viewing Snapshots and Movies . Deleting Multiple Fil es in a CS Gro up 1. While CS image playback is in progre ss or paused (toggle by p ressing [SET]), press [ 2 ]. This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Delete” and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Delete Fram es” and then p[...]

  • Page 109

    109 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Use the following to divide up a CS Group into individual images. . Dividing Up a Specific CS Gro up 1. While a CS group is di splayed or while the images of a CS group are scrolling on the monitor screen, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the “PLAY” tab. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Divide G[...]

  • Page 110

    110 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Use the following procedure to copy an image in a CS group to a location outside of the group. 1. While CS image playback is in progre ss or paused (toggle by p ressing [SET]), press [ 2 ]. This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Copy”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 4 ][...]

  • Page 111

    111 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the imag es until the one you want is dis played. 2. Slide the zoom co ntroller towards z ( [ ) to zoom. You can use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to scroll the zoomed image on the monitor screen. Slide the zoom controller towards w to unzoom the image. –[...]

  • Page 112

    112 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. Use the optionally avail able AV cable (EMC-8A) to connect the camera to the TV. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port un til you feel it click securely into place. Failure to insert the connector fully can result in poor communication or malfunction. • Note that even while the [...]

  • Page 113

    113 Viewing Snapshots and Movies IMPORT ANT! • Audio is initially output by the camera at maximum volume. When you first start displaying images, set the TV volume control at a relatively low level and then adjust it as required. NO TE • Audio is stereo. • Some TVs may not be able to output images and/or audio cor rectly. • All icons and in[...]

  • Page 114

    114 Viewing Snapshots and Movies IMPORT ANT! • Output to a TV is not supported wh ile the camera is in the REC mode. NO TE • Use a HDMI cable that with a plug that is compatible with the camera’s HDMI mini connector on one end, and a plug that is compatible with your TV’s HDMI connector on the other end. • Proper image and/or audio output[...]

  • Page 115

    115 Viewing Snapshots and Movies . Selecting the HDMI Te rminal Ou tput Method (HDMI Output) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * HDMI Output Use this setting to select the digit al signal format when conn ecting to a TV with an HDMI cable. * 1080i corresponds to 1080 60i, but not 1080 50i. Because of this, the required output method may be 576p when ou[...]

  • Page 116

    116 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Other Playback Functions (PLAY) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow For information about menu operations, see page 91 . Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Start Starts the [...]

  • Page 117

    117 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) • To stop the slideshow, press [SET] or [MENU]. Pressing [MENU] stops the slideshow and returns to the menu screen. • Adjust audio volume by pressing [ 2 ] and then pr ess [ 8 ] or [ 2 ] during playback. • All button operations are disabled while the slideshow is transitioning from on e image to another. ?[...]

  • Page 118

    118 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 2. Perform one of the following operat ions to open the memory card or built-in memory. This will cause the camera to be recogn ized by your computer as a Removable Disk (Drive). • Windows 1 Windows 7, Windows Vista: Start * Computer Windows XP: Start * My Computer 2 Double-click “Removable Disk”. •M a c [...]

  • Page 119

    119 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Movie Screen of Movie to be Edited * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Movie Ed iting The Movie Editing feature lets you use one of the follow ing procedures to edit out a specific part of a movie. 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the editing method yo u want to use and then press [SET]. 2. Use the fol[...]

  • Page 120

    120 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Yes” an d then press [SET]. The selected cut operation will take cons iderable time to complete. Don’t try to perform any camera operation until the “Busy... Please wait...” message disappears from the monitor scree n. Note that a cut operation can take a long time if t[...]

  • Page 121

    121 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Lighting You can use this setting to optimize th e balance between bright areas an d dark areas in existing images. NO TE • Correcting the lighting when shooting produces better results (page 102). • Altering the lighting of an image causes the or[...]

  • Page 122

    122 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) NO TE • You also can adjust the white balan ce when recording images (page 51). • The original snapshot is retained in memory and not deleted. • When you display an altered image on the camera’s monitor screen, the da te and time indicates when the image was originally recorded, not when the image was alt[...]

  • Page 123

    123 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Protect IMPORT ANT! • Note that even if a file is protected, it will be deleted if you perform the format operation (page 167). NO TE • Performing the above procedure while a CS gr oup is displayed will protect all the images in the CS group. You can protec t indiv[...]

  • Page 124

    124 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “On” and then press [SE T]. This will protect the image and display the › icon. • To unprotect an image, select “Off” in step 4 an d then press [SET]. 5. After you are finished, select “Cancel ” and then press [SET] to exit this operation. NO TE • Note that even [...]

  • Page 125

    125 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Date/Time When the date and time settings are what you want, pr ess [SET] to apply them. NO TE • The date and time stamped into an image using the Time Stamp (page 162) cannot be edited. • You cannot edit the date and time of an image t hat is pro[...]

  • Page 126

    126 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Resize You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the r esult as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also retained. You can resize an image to on e of three sizes: 10M, 5M, VGA. • Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot w ill create an im[...]

  • Page 127

    127 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Copy Files can be copied from the camera’s built-in memory to a memor y card or from a memory card to built-in memory. NO TE • You can copy snapshots or movies you recorded with this camera. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Di[...]

  • Page 128

    128 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Display CS group. * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * CS Multi Prin t 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Create”. • You can use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select a differ ent CS group, if you want. 2. Press [SET]. This converts the CS group to a 16M (4608 x 3456) ima ge with up to 30 CS frames (5 vertical[...]

  • Page 129

    129 Dynamic Photo Dynamic Photo This camera comes with a number of subjects in built-in memory (“built-in subjects”), which you can insert into snapshots and movies to create Dynamic Photo images. • The term “built-in subjects” refers to the moving figure s and characters that came pre-programmed in the camera’s built-in memory. Use the[...]

  • Page 130

    130 Dynamic Photo 3. If you are inserting a subject into a movie an image will appear on the monitor screen showing the approximate location of the subject i n the movie. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to shift the location to the positi on you want. After you are finished, press [SET]. • If you insert a subject into a movie, the resulting movie will be a m[...]

  • Page 131

    131 Dynamic Photo A Dynamic Photo with a still image backg round and a moving subject is stored as a series of 20 still images. You can use th e following procedu re to convert the 20 images that make up a Dynamic Photo to a movie. Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Dynamic Photo Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Movie Converter • The final movie format is H.26[...]

  • Page 132

    132 Printing Printing • You can specify which images you want to print, the nu mber of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 135). You can connect the camera directly to a printer that suppor ts PictBridge and print images without going through a computer. . To set up the camera before connecting to a printer 1. Turn on the camera[...]

  • Page 133

    133 Printing . Connecting th e Came ra to a Printer Use the USB cable that comes bund led with the camera to connect the camera to your printer’s USB port. • The camera does not draw power over t he USB cable. Check the battery le vel before connecting and make sure it is not too low. • Make sure that you in sert the cable connecto r into the[...]

  • Page 134

    134 Printing . To print 1. Turn on the prin ter and load paper. 2. Turn on the camera. This will display the print menu screen. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Paper Size”, and the n press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select a paper si ze and then press [SET]. • The following are the availa ble paper sizes. 3.5" x 5" , 5"[...]

  • Page 135

    135 Printing . Digital Print O rder Format ( D POF) DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on the memory card with the images. After configuring settings, you can use the memory card to print on a home printer that supports DPOF or ta ke the memory card to a professional print ser[...]

  • Page 136

    136 Printing . Configuri ng the Sam e DPOF Settings for All the Images Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printin g * All ima ges 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to specify the number of copies. You can specify a value up to 99. Specify 00 if you do not w ant to print the image. • Note that the specified number of copies w[...]

  • Page 137

    137 Printing . To configure the same DPOF settings for all the imag es in a CS group 1. While CS image playback is in progre ss or paused (toggle by p ressing [SET]), press [ 2 ]. This will display the “CS Frame Edit” menu. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “DPOF Printi ng” and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Frame all?[...]

  • Page 138

    138 Printing . Date Stamp ing You can use one of the following three methods to include the recordin g date in the printout of an image. . Standards Supported by the Camera • PictBridge This is a standard of the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). You can connect the camera directly t o a printer that suppo rts PictBridge, and perform[...]

  • Page 139

    139 Using the Camera with a Computer Using the Camera with a Computer You can perform the operations described below while the camera is conne cted to a computer. * Windows only The procedures you need to per form when us ing the camera with your computer and when using the software are differen t for Windows and the Macintosh. Things you can do us[...]

  • Page 140

    140 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in acco rdance with the version of Windows you are running and what you want to do. * YouTube Uploader for CASIO and Photo Transpo rt will not run under 64-bit versions of Windows OS. Using the Came ra with a Windo ws Computer When you want to do this: Operating System Version Insta[...]

  • Page 141

    141 Using the Camera with a Computer . Computer System Req uirements for Softwa re Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Information about computer system requirements can be found under “Computer System Requirements for Software (For Window s)” on page 178 of this manual. . Precautions for Windows Use rs • [...]

  • Page 142

    142 Using the Camera with a Computer 4. Turn off the camera and then use th e USB cable that c omes with the camera to connect it to your computer. The camera will turn on automatically and battery charging will start (page 19). • The camera may not turn on automatically in the case of certain computer models or connection conditions. If this hap[...]

  • Page 143

    143 Using the Camera with a Computer 9. Windows 7, Windows Vista users: Cl ick “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Sta rt” and then “My Documents”. • If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “Documents” (Win dows 7, Windows Vista) or “My Documents” (Windows XP), the next step will overwrite it. If you [...]

  • Page 144

    144 Using the Camera with a Computer To play back a movie, first copy it to you r computer and then double-click the movie file. Some operating systems may not be able to pla y back movies. If this happens, you need to install separately available softwar e. • With Windows 7, playback is suppor ted by Windows Media Player 12 . • If you are unab[...]

  • Page 145

    145 Using the Camera with a Computer To make it easy to upload to YouTube a movie file r ecorded with the “For YouTube” BEST SHOT scene, install YouTube Upl oader for CASIO on your computer. . What is YouTube? YouTube is a movie sharing site managed by YouTube, LLC where you can upload movies and view movies uploaded by others. . To install Yo [...]

  • Page 146

    146 Using the Camera with a Computer If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer. . To instal l Photo Transp ort Download the Photo Transport in staller from the CASIO digital camera suppor t page (http://www.casio-intl.com/support/). Doubl e-click the instal ler and follow the installat[...]

  • Page 147

    147 Using the Camera with a Computer . To transfer compu ter screen captu res to the camera 1. Connect the camera to yo ur computer (page 141). 2. On your computer, clic k the following: Start * All Programs * CASIO * Photo Transport. This starts up Photo Transport. 3. Display the screen whose screen capture you want to transfer. 4. Click the [Capt[...]

  • Page 148

    148 Using the Camera with a Computer Install the required software in acco rdance with what version of the Macintosh OS you are running and what you want to do. IMPORT ANT! • Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted. • The camera does not support operation wit[...]

  • Page 149

    149 Using the Camera with a Computer . To connect the camer a to your computer and save files 1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 2. On the “Set U p” tab, selec t “USB” and then press [ 6 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Mass Storag e” , and then press [SET]. 4. Turn off the camera and then use th e USB cable that c omes with th[...]

  • Page 150

    150 Using the Camera with a Computer 5. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. The camera’s back lamp will light green or orange at this time. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the camera (or the camera’s built-in memory if it does not have a memory card loaded) as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depen[...]

  • Page 151

    151 Using the Camera with a Computer You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your opera ti ng system, to play back movies on a Macintosh. To play back a movie, first cop y it to your Macintosh and then double-click the movie file. . Minimum Computer System Re quirements for Movie Playback The minimum system requirements de scri bed below ar[...]

  • Page 152

    152 Using the Camera with a Computer Shooting with an Eye-Fi wireless SD memor y card loaded in the camera makes it possible to transfer image data automatically to a computer via wireless LAN. 1. Configure LAN access point, transfer destination and other settings for the Eye-Fi card in accordance wi th th e instructions that come with the Eye-Fi c[...]

  • Page 153

    153 Using the Camera with a Computer Loading a commercially availabl e FlashAir card in the camera makes it possible to view images on and copy them to a smar tphone or computer over a wireless LAN connection. • For more information, see the instructions that come w ith the card. 1. Use a computer or other device to configure the settings of the [...]

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    154 Using the Camera with a Computer IMPORT ANT! • When on an aircraft or in an y other location where use of wireless communication is limited or prohibited, do not use a FlashAir car d, or change the camera’s “FlashAir” setting (page 159 ) and the FlashAir card’s setting to those shown below. FlashAir: Off Memory Card: Start with the co[...]

  • Page 155

    155 Using the Camera with a Computer The camera creates a file each time you shoo t a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its own unique name. • For details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memo ry Folder Structure” (pa[...]

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    156 Using the Camera with a Computer The camera stores images you shoot in accordance with the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF). . About DCF The following operations are supported fo r DCF-compliant images. Note, however, that CASIO makes no performance guarantees concerning these oper ations. • Transferring this camera’s DCF-com pliant[...]

  • Page 157

    157 Using the Camera with a Computer . Supported Imag e Files • Image files shot with this camera • DCF-compliant image files This camera may not be able to display an image, even if it is DCF-compliant. When displaying an image recorded on another camera , it may take a long time for the image to appear on this camera’s monitor screen. . Bui[...]

  • Page 158

    158 Other Settings (Set Up) Other Settings (Set Up) This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and PLAY mode. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * ECO Mode Enabling power saving reduces the bright ness of the monitor screen and switches other camera operations to low-power op[...]

  • Page 159

    159 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 152). Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * FlashAir Selecting “Start with the control imag e” for the FlashAir card setting and selecting “On” for the camera’s “Fla shAir” setting wi ll establish a FlashAir wireles[...]

  • Page 160

    160 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds • Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * File No. Use the following procedure to specify the rule that governs generation of the serial number used in file names (page 155). Configuring Camera Sound Se ttings (Sounds) Startup Specifies the startu[...]

  • Page 161

    161 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Create Folder • Images recorded with the BEST SHOT “For eBay” or “Auction” scene, and the “For YouTube” scene are stored in special folders. They are not stored in the folder you create here. • Deleting all of the files in a folder cause the folder to be deleted as well. Pr[...]

  • Page 162

    162 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Timestamp You can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right corner of each snapshot. • Once date and time information is stamped into a sn apshot, it cannot be edited or deleted. Example: July 10, 2012, 1:25 p.m. • Even if you do not sta[...]

  • Page 163

    163 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Date Style You can select from among three different styles for the d ate. Example: July 10, 2012 • This setting also affects the control panel date format as shown below (page 39). YY/MM/DD or MM/DD/YY: MM/DD DD/MM/YY: DD/MM Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the disp la[...]

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    164 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turns off the monitor screen and lights the back lamp (green) whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset period of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 mi n, Off (Sleep is disa bled while “Off”[...]

  • Page 165

    165 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * REC • With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [ r ] (REC) in the REC mode. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Ü Disabled The camera will not start the image delete operation when you press [ 2 ] ( ) whil e “ Ü Disabled” is turned on. You can protect against accide[...]

  • Page 166

    166 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Video Out You can use the procedure in this section to sele ct either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You can also specify an aspe ct ratio of 4:3 or 16:9. • Select the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) that matches the type of T V you plan to use. Images will not display correctly if y[...]

  • Page 167

    167 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is load ed in the camera, this operation will for mat the memory card. It will format built-in memory if no memory card is loaded. • The format operation will delete all conten ts on the memor y card or in built-in memory. It cannot be undone. Make sure you do not[...]

  • Page 168

    168 Appendix Appendix . Avoid Use While In Motio n • Never use the camera to record or pl ay back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while walking. Lookin g at the monitor while in motion creates the risk of serious accident. . Directly V iewing the Sun or Bright Light • Never look at the sun or any other br ight light th[...]

  • Page 169

    169 Appendix . Smoke, abnormal odor, overheati ng, and other abn ormalities • Continued use of the camera while it is emitting smoke or strange odor, or while it is overheating creates the risk of fire and elect ric shock. Immediately perform the following steps whenever any of the abo ve symptoms are present. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Remove th[...]

  • Page 170

    170 Appendix . Locations To Be Avoi ded • Never leave the camera in any of the following type s of locations. Doing so creates the risk of fire and electric shock. – Areas subject to large amounts of humidity or dust – Food preparation areas or other locations where oil smoke is present – Near heaters, on a heated carpet, in areas exposed t[...]

  • Page 171

    171 Appendix • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat gen eration, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal cond iti on while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera and keep it away from open flame. • Do not use or leave the battery under dire ct sunlight, in an automobile parked in the[...]

  • Page 172

    172 Appendix . Data Error Precautions Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in camera memory. – Removing the ba ttery or memory card while the camera is pe rforming some operation – Removing the ba ttery or memory card wh ile the back lamp is flashing [...]

  • Page 173

    173 Appendix . Caring for your camera • Never touch the lens or flash window wi th yo ur fingers. Finger smudges, dir t, and other foreign matter on the lens or flash window ca n interfere with proper operation of the camera. Use a blower or other m eans to keep the lens and flash window free of dirt and dust, and wipe gently with a soft, dry clo[...]

  • Page 174

    174 Appendix . Other Precaution s The camera becomes slightly warm dur ing use. This is normal and does not indica te malfunction. . Copyrights Except for your own personal enjoyment, unau thorized use of use of sna pshots or movies of images whose rig hts belong to others, without the permission of the right holder, is forbidden by copyright laws [...]

  • Page 175

    175 Appendix Any and all unauthorized copying, distributi on, and transfer for comme rcial purposes of the software provided by CA SIO for this product are prohibited. This product’s YouTube upload functionality is included under license from YouT ube, LLC. The presence of YouTube upload func tio nality in this product is not an endorsement or re[...]

  • Page 176

    176 Appendix . Precautions during Use • Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due to t he characteristics of the battery, not the camera. • Charge the battery in an area where the temperature is within the range of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F). Outside this temp[...]

  • Page 177

    177 Appendix See page 24 for information about supported memory car ds and how to load a memory card. . Using a Memory Card • SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, and SDXC memory cards have a write protect switch. Use the switch when you need to guard against accidentally deleting data. Note, however, if you write protect an SD memory card you mus[...]

  • Page 178

    178 Appendix . Discarding or Tr ansferring Ownershi p of a Memory Card or the Camera The format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files from the memory card. The original data remains on the card. Note that responsibility fo r the data on a memory card lies with you. The followin g procedures are recommended whenever you dis[...]

  • Page 179

    179 Appendix The tables in this section show the initia l default settings that are configured for menu items (displayed when you press [MENU]) af ter you reset the camera (page 167). Menu items depend on whet her the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. • A dash (–) indicates an item whose setting is not reset or an item for which there is [...]

  • Page 180

    180 Appendix “Quality” Tab “Set Up” Tab Size 16M Quality (Snapshots) Normal Quality (Movies) FHD EV Shift 0.0 ISO Auto ISO High Lim it Aut o T » White Balance Auto WB Metering B Multi Lighti ng On Flash Intensity 0 Sharpness 0 Saturation 0 Contrast 0 ECO Mode Off Screen Auto Eye-Fi On FlashAir On Auto Rotate On Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Ha[...]

  • Page 181

    181 Appendix . PLAY Mode “PLAY” Tab “Set Up” Tab • The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode. Displays a histogram on the monitor screen which you can u se to check the exposure of an image befo re you shoot it. You also can display the histogram in the PLAY mode for information about the exposure lev[...]

  • Page 182

    182 Appendix A histogram is a graph that represents the lightness of an image in terms of the number of pixels. The vertical axis indica tes the number of pixels, while the horizontal axis indicates lightness. If the histogram appears too lopsided for some reason, you can use EV shift to move it left or right in order to achieve better balance. Opt[...]

  • Page 183

    183 Appendix When things don’t go rig ht... Troubleshooting Problem Poss ible Cause an d Recommended Act ion Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The battery may not be loaded corre ctly (page 16). 2) The battery may b e dead. Char ge the battery (page 17). If the battery go es dead soon a fter being ch arged, it mean s the battery ha s reache[...]

  • Page 184

    184 Appendix The subject is out of focus in the recorded i mage. The image may not be focused pro perly. When co mposing the image, make sur e the subje ct is located inside the focus frame. The flash does not fire. 1) If ? (Flash Off) is se lected as t he flash mode, change to another m ode (page 43). 2) I f the batter y is low, char ge it (page 1[...]

  • Page 185

    185 Appendix A recorde d image was not saved. 1) Camera power may have been turned off be fore the sa ve operation was co mplete, which will re sult in the image not being save d. If the ba ttery indicator shows , charge th e battery as soon as po ssible (pag e 21). 2) Y ou may have remove d the memory car d from the camer a before the sa ve operat[...]

  • Page 186

    186 Appendix Playback The color of the playback i mage is different fr om what appears on th e monitor scr een when shooti ng. Sunlight o r light from an other source may be shini ng directly into the len s when yo u are shoo ting. Positi on the camer a so sunlight do es not shin e direct ly into the l ens. Images are not displayed. This camera ca [...]

  • Page 187

    187 Appendix Language sel ection screen appea rs when the camera is turned on. 1) Y ou did not co nfigure ini tial sett ings after pu rchasing the camera or th e camera may h a ve been le ft with a dead battery. Configure the correc t settings ( pages 22, 16 3). 2) T here may be a probl em with the came ra’s memory dat a. If this is the c ase, pe[...]

  • Page 188

    188 Appendix Display Messages ALERT The camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wait until it cools down before tr ying to use it again. Battery is low. Battery power is low. Cannot find th e file. The image you specified with the slideshow “Images” setting cannot be foun[...]

  • Page 189

    189 Appendix Memory Full Memory is full with images you recorded and/or files saved by editing operations. When sho oting with Prerecord CS, this message indicates that there is not enough memory capacity to record all of the pre-reco rded images. Delete files you no longer need (page 34). Printing Error An error occurred while printing. • The pr[...]

  • Page 190

    190 Appendix Snapshot Number of Snapshots/Movie Rec ording Time Image Size (Pixels) Image Quali ty Approximate Image F i le Size Built-in Memory *1 Recording Capacity Memory Ca rd *2 Recording Capacity 16M (4608 x 3456) Fine 10.71 MB 3 1072 Normal 5.57 MB 5 1654 3:2 (4608 x 3072) Fine 9.43 MB 4 1214 Normal 4.92 MB 6 1873 16:9 (4608 x 2592) Fine 7.8[...]

  • Page 191

    191 Appendix Movies Image Quality (Pixels) / (Audio) Maxi mum File Size Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Built-in Memory *1 Recording Capacity Memory Card *2 (Maximum recording time per reco rding *5 ) File Size of 1-minut e Movie FHD (1920 x 1080) (Stereo) Maximum Movie Size: 4GB (or 29 minutes) 14.2 Megabit s/second (30 frames/sec ond) 27 s eco[...]

  • Page 192

    192 Appendix *1 Built-in memory capac ity after formatting (App rox. 52.2MB) *2 Based on a 16GB SDHC memory card (SanDisk Corpor ation). The number of image s you can save dep ends on the t ype of memory car d you are using . *3 Recordable time when the en tire movie i s recorded at 30 fps. Reco rding time i s shorter if the 30 fps frame rate is sw[...]

  • Page 193

    193 Appendix Specifi cations File Forma t Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Version 2 .3; DCF 2. 0 standard ; DPOF co mpliant) Movies: MOV format, H. 264/AVC standar d, IMA-ADPCM (s tereo) Recordin g Media Built-in Memory (Image Sto rage Area: 52.2MB * ) SD/SDHC/SDXC * Built-in memory capacity afte r formatting Recorded I mage Sizes Snapshots: 16M (4608 x 345 [...]

  • Page 194

    194 Appendix Exposure Co ntrol Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Spee d Priority AE, Manual Expos ure Exposure Compens ation –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (i n 1/3EV steps) Shutter CMO S electron ic shutter, mechanical sh utter Shutter Spe ed Snapshot ( Auto): 1/4 t o 1/2000 second Snapshot (P remium Aut o PRO): 4 to 1/4000 sec ond Snapshot (Apertur[...]

  • Page 195

    195 Appendix Approximate Battery Life All of the values provided below represent th e approximate amount of time under normal temperature (23°C (73°F )) before the camera turns off. These values are not guaranteed. Low temperatures shorten batter y life. • Battery: NP-130 (Rated Capacity: 1800 mAh) • Recording Medium: 16GB SDHC memo ry card ([...]

  • Page 196

    196 Appendix . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-1 30) . USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) • Power cord precautions for use in Singapore The power cord set is not supplied. The power cord used must comply with relevant national and/or international sta ndards. Power Co nsumptio n 3.7 V DC, Approximately 5.6 W Dimensions 104.8 (W) x 59.1 (H) x 28.6 (D) [...]

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