Casio EX-G1 manual

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    E Thank you for purchasing this CASIO product. • Before using it, be sure to re ad 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 abou t this product, visit the official EXILIM Website at http://www.exilim.com/ To go to “Getting the Mos[...]

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    2 As you unpack your camera, check to make sur e that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Unpacking Digital c amera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) Charger unit (BC-80L) * The shape of the power cord pl ug varies acco rding to countr y or geographic ar ea. Power cord Strap 4 long scre[...]

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    3 • The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice. • The contents of this manual have been checked at each step of the production process. Feel free to contact us if you notice anything th at is questionable, erroneous, etc. • Any copying of the contents o f this User’s Guide, either in par[...]

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

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    5 Contents ❚❙ Recording Movie Images and Audio 53 T o record a movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Using Prerecord Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Shooting a Snapshot while Shooting a Movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    6 Contents ❚ Controlling Colo r Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sa turation) . . . 86 ❚ Adjusting Imag e Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Contrast) . . . 86 ❚ S pecifying Flash Inte nsity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Flash Int ensity) . . . 86 ❚?[...]

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    7 Contents Using DPOF to S pecify Images to be Printed and the Number of Copies . . 1 17 ❚❙ Using the Camera with a Computer 120 Things you can do using a computer ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Using the Camera with a Windows Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 ❚ Viewing and S toring Im[...]

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    8 Contents ❚❙ Appendix 150 Precautions during Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 ❚ Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    9 The numbers in parentheses indicate t he pages w here each item is explained. . Camera General Guide 1 Shutter button (page 25) 2 [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 22) 3 [BS] button (page 58) 4 Flash (page 40) 5 Front lamp (pages 24, 42) 6 Lens 7 Microphone (pages 54, 107) 8 Zoom button (pages 25, 50, 90, 91) 9 Back lamp (pages 22, 26, 40) bk [ 0 ] (movie) [...]

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    10 . Charger Unit 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 [...]

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    11 . Shutter Button Half-pressed . Movie Recording 1 Recording mode (page 25) 2 Flash (page 40) 3 ISO sensitivity (page 45) 4 Aperture value 5 Shutter speed 6 Focus frame (pages 26, 44) NO TE • If the current aperture, shutter speed, ISO sensitivity, or Auto Exposure is not correct, the setting will turn orange when you half-press the shutter but[...]

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    12 . Snapshot Viewing . Movie Playback 1 File type 2 Protect indicator (page 104) 3 Folder name/file name (page 136) 4 Snapshot image quality (page 82) 5 Snapshot image size (page 36) 6 ISO sensitivity (page 45) 7 Aperture value 8 Shutter speed 9 Date/time (page 50) bk Metering mode (page 85) bl White balance setting (page 102) bm Flash (pa ge 40) [...]

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    13 Quick Start Basics Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? Delete A digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless number of times. Play Record You can use the images you record in a variety of different ways. Store images on your computer. Print images. Attach images t o e-mail.[...]

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    14 Quick Start Basics Your CASIO camera is packed with a powerful se lection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier , including the following main functions. What you can do with your CASIO came ra Tough, Shock resistant construction Applying the same technology developed for th e G-SHOCK wristwatch, this camera has pa[...]

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    15 Quick Start Basics Dynamic Photo Extract a moving subject out of a series of Continuous Shutter images you have shot and insert them into another image to create a Dynamic Photo image that features the moving subject. Interval Recording This feature automatically records images at fixed intervals. You can fix the camera to a bicycle or automobil[...]

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    16 Quick Start Basics Note that the battery of a newly p urchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps under “To charge the battery” to bring the battery to a full char ge. • Your camera requires a special CASIO rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) for power. Never try to use any other type of battery. 1. Positioning the positive + an[...]

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    17 Quick Start Basics Other Charging Precautions • Use the special charger (BC- 80L) to char ge the special lithium ion battery (NP-80). Never use any other type of charg er device. Attempting to use a different charge r can result in unexpected accident. • A battery that is still warm due to normal use may not charge fully. Give the battery ti[...]

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    18 Quick Start Basics 3. Close the battery cover. Close the battery cover completely until it clicks securely in place. • For information about how to replace the battery, see page 158. Checking Remaining Battery Power As battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below . indicates batt[...]

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    19 Quick Start Basics The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set the date a nd time correctly will cause the wrong date and time data to be recorded with images. IMPORT ANT! • A screen for language selection will not appear in st ep 2 of the pro[...]

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    20 Quick Start Basics NO TE • Each country controls its local time offs et and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change. • Removing the battery from the camera too soon afte r configuring time and date settings for the first time can cause the se ttings to be reset to their factory defaults. Do not remove the battery for at lea[...]

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    21 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera. Next, rotate the cover lock dial in the [ 4 OPEN ] direction and open the memory card/terminal cover. 2. Load a memory card. Positioning the memory card so its front is facing in the direction of the lens, slide it into the card slot all the way in until you hear it click secur[...]

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    22 Quick Start Basics You need to format a new memory card befor e using it for the first time. 1. Turn on the camera and press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Format” and then press [ 6 ]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “F ormat” and then press [SET]. IMPORT ANT! • Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or [...]

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    23 Quick Start Basics The camera comes with two protectors. Attaching one of the protectors helps to protect the side of the camera against damage if it is dr opped. . About the screws that come with the camera The camera comes with a total of six screws: four long screws for attaching a protector, and two short screws. The shor t scr ews are extra[...]

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

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    25 Quick Start Basics 1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the ca mera. Make sure R is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 58. 2. Point the camera at the subject. You can zoom the image, if you want. To shoot a snapshot Snapshot mode icon Remainin g Snapshot Memory Capacity (page 173) Monitor scr een Shutter button [ON/OFF] (Power) w Wide Angle[...]

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    26 Quick Start Basics 3. Half-press the shutter button to focus the image. When focus is complete, the camera will beep, the back lamp will light gr een, and the focus frame will turn green. 4. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the sh utter button the rest of the way down. This records the snapshot. When you half-press the shutter butto n,[...]

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    27 Quick Start Basics . Using Quick Shutter Fully pressing the shutting button without waiting for Auto Focus to operate will record using Quick Shutter (page 79). • With Quick Shutter, the camera focuses faster t han normal Auto Focus, which means you can capture quick moving action more easily. Note, however, that some images may be out of focu[...]

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    28 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 p age 87. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots currently stored in memory. • Information about the displayed snapshot also is included (pag[...]

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    29 Quick Start Basics If memory becomes full, you can delete images you no longer need to free up storage and record more images. IMPORT ANT! • Remember that a file (image) delete operation cannot be undone. • Deleting an audio snapshot (page 107) deletes bo th the snapshot and the audio file. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode and th[...]

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    30 Quick Start Basics Operation • Never open the battery cover while the bac k lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being sa ved incorrectly, damage to other images stored in memory, malfunction of the camer a, etc. • If unwanted light is shining directly onto the lens, shade the lens with your hand when shooti[...]

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    31 Quick Start Basics This camera is designed to be shock r esistant, waterproof, and dustproof as described below. 0 Shock resistant: This camera has passed drop testing from a height of 2.13 meters/7 feet * onto a plywood (lauan material) * 1 . * Based on CASIO te st equivalent to MIL-Standard 810 F Method 516.5-Sh ock. (6 faces, 8 co rners, 12 e[...]

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    32 Quick Start Basics • This camera will sink if dropped un derwater. Use the strap or some other mean s to avoid dropping. • The waterproofing of this camera protects it against salt water and fr esh water only. Protection is not provided against hot spring water . • Never leave the camera for long periods in a location subjected to very low[...]

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    33 Quick Start Basics . Cleaning Your Came ra after Use Perform the following steps to clean the camera after using it under water or after it becomes soiled with sand, dirt, or mud. Note that the battery cover and memory card/ terminal cover must be closed securely when performing these steps. 1. Immerse the camera in fresh water. • Fill a bucke[...]

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    34 Quick Start Basics . Other Precaution s • The accessories that come with the camera ( battery, etc.) are not waterproof. • Subjecting the camera to extreme im pact can cause loss of water proofing. • Moisture on the camera can freeze in very cold environment s. Ice left on the camera can lead to malfunction. Do not allow moisture to remain[...]

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    35 Snapshot Tutorial Snapshot Tutorial The Control Panel can be used to con figure camera settings. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. This will select one of the Control Panel icons and display its settings. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the setting you want to change. * Snapshot image quality cannot be changed using the Cont rol Panel. 3. Use [[...]

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    36 Snapshot Tutorial You can use the following procedure to specify the eight items you want on the Control Panel. 1. While the Control Panel is displayed, press [MENU]. • This will display a menu of Control Panel items, with the items currently selected for display sh own in green. 2. Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to select an item you want[...]

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    37 Snapshot Tutorial . About imag e sizes The size of an image indicates how many pi xels it contains, and is expressed as horizontal pixels x vertical pixels. Image Size Selection Tips Note that larger images have mo re pixels , so they take u p more memory space. • For information about image size, image quality, and number of images that can b[...]

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    38 Snapshot Tutorial . To select the snapshot image size 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the top Control Pane l option (Snapshot Image Size). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select an image size and then press [SET]. • The initial factory d efault image size setting is “12M”. • Selecting “3:2” records images[...]

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    39 Snapshot Tutorial . Specifying Movie Image Quality Movie image quality is a standard that determi nes the detail, smo othness, and clarity of a movie during playback. Shooting with t he high-quality (WIDE) setting w ill result in better image quality, but it also shortens the amount of time you can shoot. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use[...]

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    40 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mode, press [ 2 ] ( ) once. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET]. 3. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. • For information about Flash Range, see p age 176. Using Fla sh (Flash) Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and brigh[...]

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    41 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • Take care so your fing ers and the strap do not block the flash. • The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or too close. • Flash charging time (page 176) depends on oper ating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.). • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting[...]

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    42 Snapshot Tutorial With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter butto n starts a timer. The shutt er 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 top (Self-timer). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and th[...]

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    43 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the fifth Control Pa nel option from the top (AF Area). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. 4. Point the camera at the subject and ha lf-press the shutter button. Wait until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automatica[...]

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    44 Snapshot Tutorial IMPORT ANT! •“ È Multi” cannot be selected for the Auto Focu s area while you are using Face Detection (page 46). •“ Ë Tracking” cannot be selected for the Auto Focus area while you ar e using Auto Shutter (page 73). • Selecting “ Ë Tracking” can cause vi bration a nd noise to occur due to lens operation wh[...]

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    45 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 sixth Control Panel option from the top (ISO Sensiti vity). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the setting you want and then press [SET]. • “AUTO” ISO sensitivity always is appli ed for movies, regar[...]

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    46 Snapshot Tutorial Selecting “On” causes the front lamp to turn on for illumination when shooting under low lighting conditions. 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the third Control Pan el option from the botto m (REC Light). 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select “On” and then press [SET]. • y (REC Light) is d[...]

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    47 Snapshot Tutorial 4. Point the camera at the subject(s). The camera will detect human faces and display a frame around each one. 5. Half-press the shutter button. The camera will focus and the frames around the faces it focuses on will turn gr een. 6. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down. Tips for Best Face Detection Results • The[...]

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    48 Snapshot Tutorial The Make-up Mode smoothes the skin text ure of the subject and softens facial shadows caused by harsh sunlight for better lo oking portraits. 1. In the REC m ode, use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display ± in the c ontrol panel, which enters t he Make-up Mode. •I f ± does not appear in the control panel, press [ 4 ] or [ 6 ] many tim[...]

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    49 Snapshot Tutorial The Landscape Mode makes colors more vivi d, filters haze, and p erforms other processing that enhances the beauty of natural scen ery. 1. In the REC m ode, use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display Ö in the c ontrol panel, which enters t he Landscape Mode. •I f Ö does not appear in the control panel, press [ 4 ] or [ 6 ] many times u[...]

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    50 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC mo de, press [SET]. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the bottom Control Panel option (Date/Time). Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the date or time. NO TE • You can select either of two display style (page 143) for the date: Month/D ay or Day/Month. • The time is displayed using 24-hour format. Your camera provid[...]

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    51 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • The higher the digital zoom factor, the coarser the recorded image. Note that the camera also has a function that lets y ou reco rd using digital zoom without image deterioration (page 52). • Use of a tripod is recommended to protect against image blur due to camera movement when shooting with telephoto. • Perform[...]

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    52 Snapshot Tutorial • The image deterioration point d epends on the image size (page 36). The smaller the image size, the higher the zoom factor you can use before reaching the image deterioration point. • Though digital zoom generally causes a deterioration of image quality, some digital zoom without image deterioration is possible with image[...]

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    53 Recording Movie Images and Audio Recording Movie Images and Audio 1. Configure the quality se ttin g for the movie (page 39). The length of the movie you can reco rd will depend o n the quality setting you select. 2. In the REC m ode, press [ 0 ] (Movie). This will start recording and display Y on the monitor screen. Movie recording includes mon[...]

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    54 Recording Movie Images and Audio NO TE • 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. • The camera also records audio. Note the following points w hen shooting a movie. – Take care that the microphone is not blocked by your finger[...]

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    55 Recording Movie Images and Audio With this feature, the camera prerecords up to four seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffer t hat is continually updated. Pressing [ 0 ] saves the prerecorded action (buffer con tents) follow ed by real-time recording. R eal-time recording continues until you stop it. . To set up the cam[...]

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    56 Recording Movie Images and Audio 1. While a m ovie is be ing record ed, press the shutter button. Movie recording continues a fter the snapshot is recorded. NO TE • You can use [ 2 ] ( ) while shooting a movie to change the flash mode setting . • Movie recording is interrupted for a few seconds at the p oint where a snapshot is recorded. •[...]

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    57 Recording Movie Images and Audio NO TE • You can use [ 8 ] (DISP) during audio recording to toggle the monitor screen on and off. • When monitor screen contents are turned off, selecting the “Voice Recording” scene will cause the monit or screen to turn off immediately (page 148). About audi o data • Audio files can be played back on a[...]

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    58 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 the setu p 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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    59 Using BEST SHOT 3. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene. This returns to the REC mode. • The settings of the scene you selected remain in effect until you select a different scene. • To select a different BEST SHOT scene, repeat the above procedu re from step 1. 4. Press the shutter button (i[...]

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    60 Using BEST SHOT . BEST SHOT Precautio ns • The following BEST SHOT scenes cannot be used while recording a movie: Dynamic Photo, Multi-motion Image • The following BEST SHOT scene cannot be used while shooting a snapshot: Prerecord (Movie), For YouTube. • The Voice Recording scene cannot be used wh ile shooting a snapshot or recording a mo[...]

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    61 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 scene menu, sel ect the sce ne named BEST SHOT (Register User Scene). 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the snapshot or movie whose setup you want to save. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Save”, and t[...]

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    62 Using BEST SHOT With AUTO BEST SHOT, the camera auto matically selects the BEST SHOT scene that suits your subje ct and shooting conditions, and configures its setting s accordingly. The following are the scenes selected automat ically by AUTO BEST SHOT. Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Macro, Sports, etc. 1. Press [BS] and [...]

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    63 Using BEST SHOT You can configure the camera to repeatedly shoot sna pshots or mo vies automatically at regular intervals. 1. Press [BS] and then select the “Inter val Snapshot” or “Inte rval Movie” scene. 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the “Interval” setting you want and then press [SET]. • This setting specifies[...]

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    64 Using BEST SHOT IMPORT ANT! • When the “Interval Movie” scene is selected, the shooting time setting is fixed at 5 seconds. • The sleep (page 144) and Auto Power Off ( page 145) are disabled while an interval shooting operation is in progress. • Pressing any of the camera’s buttons wh ile an interval shooting operation is in progress[...]

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    65 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings The following are menu op erations you can use to configure various camera settings. • You also can use the Control Panel (page 35) 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 Con[...]

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    66 Advanced Settings 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the menu item you want, and then press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to change the setting. 5. After the setting is the way you want, press [SET]. • Pressing [ 4 ] registers the selected setting and returns to the menu. • To configure settings on another tab after pressing [ 4 ] to return to[...]

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    67 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus *1 The focus ran ge is the distanc e from the lens surface. *2 The minimum chan ges along with th e optical zoom set ting. *3 The distanc e depends on shoo ting conditi ons, and appear s on the monitor s creen when the shut ter button i s half-pressed . REC Mode Settings (REC) Selec[...]

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    68 Advanced Settings *4 (m) NO TE • Above values are for reference on ly. For movie macro, the focus range is a few centimeters within the center d istance. Normal Macro Zoom Steps Close Up Tel ephoto Center distance Z1 (Wide) Approx. 0.4 (1.3') 9 0.20 (7.9") 2 Approx. 0.5 (1.6') 9 0.30 (11.8") 3 Approx. 0.6 (2.0') 9 0.40[...]

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    69 Advanced Settings To focus with manual focus 1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is with in the yellow boundar y. 2. Watching the ima ge on the monitor screen use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to adjust focus. • At this time the image that is within the boundary will enlarge and fill the monitor screen, which a id[...]

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    70 Advanced Settings 2. Keeping the shutter butt on half-presse d (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image. 3. When you are ready to shoot the image, press the shutter button the rest of the way d own. NO TE • Focus lock also locks exposure (AE). Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * CS Your camera has two conti[...]

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    71 Advanced Settings . Specifying the Method for Savi ng Continuous Shutter Images Specify the method to use for saving images recorded with “High Speed CS”. 1. After continuous shutt er shooting is finished, use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the save meth od you want and then press [SET]. • Does not save any of the images while “Cancel Save”[...]

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    72 Advanced Settings IMPORT ANT! • If there is not enough available capacity on the memory card, you may not be able to record the number of CS images indicated o n the monitor screen. Make sure your memory card has sufficient remaining ca pacity before shooting with using continuous shutter. • With continuous shutter, exposure and focus for th[...]

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    73 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * REC Light For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 46. Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Movie Audio Selecting “On” enables audio recording (m onaural) during movie recording. Selecting “Off” disables audio recording. • In a shooting environment where there is[...]

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    74 Advanced Settings . To use Detect Blur to minimize image blur (Detect Blur) 1. Point the camera at the subject and ha lf-press the shutter button. Wait until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automaticall y. 2. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down. The camera will go into a standby mode and start detecting hand and subject movem[...]

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    75 Advanced Settings . To use Detect Smile to record when a subject is smiling (Detect Smile) 1. Point the camera at the subject and ha lf-press the shutter button. Wait until the camera adjusts exposure and focus automaticall y. 2. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down. The camera will go into a standby mode and start detecting whether[...]

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    76 Advanced Settings Tips for Bet ter Auto Shutter S napshots • Using Auto Shutter in combination with Anti Shake (page 77) reduces the chance of image blur even more. • While recording with Detect Blur or De tect Smile, keep the camera as still as possible until the recording operation is complete. IMPORT ANT! • If the camera remains in Auto[...]

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    77 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Face Detection For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 46. Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Anti Shake You can turn on the camera’s Anti Shake feature to reduce image blur due to subject movement when shooting a moving subject using te lephoto, when shooting a fast-[...]

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    78 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [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 shoot portraits from short distances, etc. IMPORT [...]

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    79 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom You can use this setting to turn digital zoom on or off. When digital zoom is turned off, operating the zoom button zooms the image with optical zoom only. Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Quick Shutter When Quick Shutter is turned on, you can pr ess the shutter button[...]

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    80 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [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 REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Review While Review is turned on, the camera will display a image f or about one second immediately after you[...]

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    81 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * REC Tab * Memory When you turn off the camera, it remembe rs the current settings of all enabled memory items and restores them when you tu rn it back on. Any me mory item that is disabled will be returned to its initial defaul t setting whenever you turn off the camera. * Optical zoo m setting onl[...]

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    82 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Size For details, see the Control Pane l procedure on page 38. Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * T Qu ality • The “Fine” setting helps to bring out det ails when shooting a finely detailed image of nature that includes d ense tree branches or leaves, or an image of a c[...]

  • Page 83

    83 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * E V Shift 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: 1/3 EV 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to adjust the exposur e compensation value. To cancel exposure compensation, change the EV value [...]

  • Page 84

    84 Advanced Settings • 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 pro blems when the ca mera tries to determine the white point, which makes proper white bala nce adjustm ent impossible. If this happens,[...]

  • Page 85

    85 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Metering The metering mode determines what part of t he subject is metered for exposure. • The currently selected meter ing mode is indicated by an icon on the snap shot screen. No icon is displayed when “ B Multi” is se lected as the metering mode. Procedure REC mode * [MENU] *[...]

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    86 Advanced Settings Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * C olor Filter Settings: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, and Purple Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Sharpness You can specify one of five sh arpness settings from +2 (sharpest) to –2 (least sharp). Procedure REC mode * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Saturation Yo[...]

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    87 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots and Movies See page 28 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 Snap[...]

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    88 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 then use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the CS group who[...]

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    89 Viewing Snapshots and Movies NO TE • Multiple images shot using “Normal S peed CS” ar e stored individually and are not grouped. This means they can be displayed in dividually (page 28) but not as a CS group. You can use the following procedu res to del ete images while playback is in progress or paused. . Deleting a Specific CS Gro up Fil[...]

  • Page 90

    90 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 4. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the CS group you want to divide up. 5. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Divide” and then press [SET]. • To divide up other CS group files, repeat steps 4 and 5. . Dividing Up Al l CS Groups 1. While a CS group is displayed, press [MENU]. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the “PL[...]

  • Page 91

    91 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. In the PLAY mode, pr ess the zoom button w ( ] ). Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to move the selectio n boundary around the image menu. To view a particular image, use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], or [ 6 ] to move the selection boundary to the image you want and then press [SET]. 1. In the PLAY mode, pr ess the zoom bu[...]

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    92 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 1. Turn off the camera. Next, rotate the cover lock dial in the [ 4 OPEN] direction and open the memory card/terminal cover. 2. Use the AV cable t hat comes with th e camera to connect it to the TV. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click securely into place. Fai[...]

  • Page 93

    93 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 4. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, without anything ap pearing on the camera’s monitor screen. • You also can change the aspect rati o of the screen and the video output system (page 146). 5. Now you can display images and pla y back movies as you nor[...]

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    94 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 PLAY mode * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Slideshow For information about menu operations, see page 65 . Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Start Starts the slid[...]

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    95 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) • To stop the slideshow, press [SET]. Pres sing [MENU] instead of [SET] 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 anot[...]

  • Page 96

    96 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 1. Connect the camera to your computer (pages 122, 131). If you plan to save the music files to the camera’s memory card, make sure the card is loaded in the camera. 2. Perform one of the following operat ions to open the memory card or built-in memory. This will cause the camera to be recogn ized by your comput[...]

  • Page 97

    97 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure PLAY mode * Spnapshot Scre en * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Layout Print You can use the following procedure to insert existing snapshots into the frames of a layout and produce a new image that contains multiple snapshots. 1. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the layout pattern you want and then press [SET]. 2. Use[...]

  • Page 98

    98 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure PLAY mode * Movie Screen to be Used * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * MOTION PRINT 1. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the movie frames and display the one you want to use as the image of the MOTION PRINT image. Holding down [ 4 ] or [ 6 ] scrolls at high speed. 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select either “9 fram[...]

  • Page 99

    99 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure PLAY mode * Movie Scree n of Mo vie 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 [ 4 ] and[...]

  • Page 100

    100 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 3. When the frame where you want the cut point to be is displayed, press [ 2 ]. 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 disappea[...]

  • Page 101

    101 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure PLAY mode * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Lighti ng You can use this setting to optimize th e balance between bright areas and dark ar eas in existing images. NO TE • Correcting the lighting when shooting produces better results (page 85). • Altering the lighting of an image causes the orig [...]

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    102 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure PLAY mode * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * White Balanc e You can use the white balance setting to select a light source type for a recorded image, which will affect the colors of the image. NO TE • You also can adjust the white balan ce when recording images (page 83). • The original snapsho[...]

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    103 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure PLAY mode * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Brightness You can select one of five brightness levels , from +2 (brightest) to –2 (least bright). NO TE • 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[...]

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    104 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure PLAY mode * [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 147). Protecti ng a File Ag ainst Deleti on (Protect ) On Protects specific files. 1 Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to scroll through the files until the one y[...]

  • Page 105

    105 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure PLAY mode * 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 142) cannot be edited. • You cannot edit the date and time of an image t hat is protec[...]

  • Page 106

    106 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure PLAY mode * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Resiz e You can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the r esult as a separate snapshot. The original snapshot is also reta ined. Y ou can select resize an image to one of three image sizes: 8M, 5M, VGA. • Resizing a 3:2 or 16:9 size snapshot w ill c[...]

  • Page 107

    107 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure PLAY mode * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Dubbin g 2. Press [SET] again to st op audio recording. • Take care that you do not block the camera’s microphone with your fingers while recording. • Good recording results are not possible when the camer a is too far away from what you are trying[...]

  • Page 108

    108 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Voice Recording Playback Co ntrols • Audio of an Audio Snapshot also can be played back on a computer with Windows Media Player or QuickTime. Procedure PLAY mode * Snapshot 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-[...]

  • Page 109

    109 Dynamic Photo Dynamic Photo You can use the procedures in this section to cr op either a moving subject or a still subject out of a snapshot and then in sert it into ano ther snapshot. 1. Press [BS] and then select th e “Dynamic Photo” scene. 2. Press [SET], use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Subject Type”, and then pres s [SET]. 3. Use [ 8[...]

  • Page 110

    110 Dynamic Photo 5. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select either “1” or “2” and then press [SET]. 6. First, shoot an image that includes the subject you want to extrac t. • Shoot an image in which the subject is as la rge as possible. If you selected “2” for the “Number of Shots” setting, the images shoul d include some easily identifiab[...]

  • Page 111

    111 Dynamic Photo 8. Press the shutter button to shoot the background only. The camera compares the images you s hot in steps 6 and 8 and extr acts the subject. The extracted subject image wi ll appear on the monitor screen. If you selected “Moving Subject”, the subjec t image will be moving on the display. • You can interrupt an ongoing sub [...]

  • Page 112

    112 Dynamic Photo 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the subject image you want to insert and then press [SET]. 3. Use the zoom button to ad just th e size of the subject and use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to adju st its pos ition. 4. When everything is the way you want, press [SET]. This inserts the subject into the back ground image and creates[...]

  • Page 113

    113 Dynamic Photo A Dynamic Photo (a background image plu s subj ect) is stored as a series of 20 still images. You can use the following procedure to convert the 20 images that make up a Dynamic Photo to a movie. Procedure PLAY mode * Dynamic Photo Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Movie Converter • The final movie format is Motion JPEG. • The fina[...]

  • Page 114

    114 Printing Printing • You can specify which images you want to print, the nu mber of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 117). 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 115

    115 Printing . Connecting th e Came ra to a Printer 1. Turn off the camera. Next, rotate the cover lock dial in the [ 4 OPEN] direction and open the memory card/terminal cover. 2. Use the USB cable that comes bund led with the camera to connect the camera to your pri nter’s USB port. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sur[...]

  • Page 116

    116 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 then press [ 6 ]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to se lect a paper size and then press [SET]. • The following are the availa ble paper sizes. 3.5" x 5" , 5" [...]

  • Page 117

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

  • Page 118

    118 Printing . Configuri ng the Same D POF Settings for All the Images Procedure PLAY mode * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * DPOF Printin g * All image s 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. • If you want to include the date in the images[...]

  • Page 119

    119 Printing . Date Stamp ing You can use one of the following three methods to include the recording 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). • PRINT Image Matching III Using image editing software and printing o n a printer that[...]

  • Page 120

    120 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 bundled software are different for Windows and the Macintosh. Things you ca[...]

  • Page 121

    121 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 Uploa der for CASIO, Pho to Transport, and Dy namic Photo Manage r will not run under 64-b it versions of Wind ows OS. Using the Came ra with a Windo ws Computer When you want to do this: O[...]

  • Page 122

    122 Using the Camera with a Computer . Computer System Requiremen ts for Bundled Software Computer system requiremen ts are different for each of the applications. See the “Read me” file that comes with each application for details. Information about computer system requirements also can be found under “Compute r System Requirements for Bundl[...]

  • Page 123

    123 Using the Camera with a Computer 5. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your comput er. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click secure[...]

  • Page 124

    124 Using the Camera with a Computer 11. Windows 7/Vista users: Click “Start” and then “Documents”. Windows XP users: Click “Sta rt” and then “My Documents”. Windows 2000 users: Doublecl ick “My Documents” to open it . • If you already have a “DCIM” folder in “Documents” (Windows 7/Vista) o r “My Documents” (Window[...]

  • Page 125

    125 Using the Camera with a Computer IMPORT ANT! • Never unplug the USB cable, or operate the camera while viewing or storing images. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted. Windows Media Player, which is already installed on most computers, ca n be used for movie playback. To play back a movie , first copy the movie to your computer and the[...]

  • Page 126

    126 Using the Camera with a Computer . Movie Playback Precautions • Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may not be possible for data accessed over a network, from a memory card, etc. • Proper movie playback may not be possible on some computers. If you experience probl[...]

  • Page 127

    127 Using the Camera with a Computer . To upload a movie fil e to YouTu be • Before you can use YouTube Uploader for CASIO, you need to go to the YouTube website (http://www.youtub e.com/) and register as a user there . • Do not upload any video that is copyri ghted (including neighboring copyrights) unless you yourself own the copyright or you[...]

  • Page 128

    128 Using the Camera with a Computer If you want to transfer images from your computer to the camera, install Photo Transport on your computer from the CD-ROM that come s with the camera. . To instal l Photo Transp ort 1. On the CD-ROM menu screen, se lect “Photo Transport” . 2. After reading the information about installation conditions and sy[...]

  • Page 129

    129 Using the Camera with a Computer . To transfer compu ter screen captures to the camera 1. Connect the camera to yo ur computer (page 122). 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 [Captu[...]

  • Page 130

    130 Using the Camera with a Computer You can copy moving subjects (animated c haracters) from your computer to the EXILIM. You also can convert Dynamic Phot o images to movies and se nd them to a mobile phone for playback. To perform such functions, you need to install Dynamic Photo Manager on your computer from the CD-ROM tha t comes with your EXI[...]

  • Page 131

    131 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! • The camera does not support operation with Mac OS 8.6 or earlier, or Mac OS X 10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 9, X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5) only. Use the stan[...]

  • Page 132

    132 Using the Camera with a Computer 5. Use the USB cable that comes with the camera to connect it to your Macintosh. • The camera does not draw power over the USB cable. Make sure the camera’s battery is sufficiently charged before connecting. • Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until you feel it click secure[...]

  • Page 133

    133 Using the Camera with a Computer 10. On the camera, press [ON/OFF] (Pow er) to tur n off the camera. After making sure that the gr een back lamp is unli t, disconnect the camera from the computer. . To view copied images 1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 2. Double-click the “DCIM” fold er to open it . 3. Double-click the folder tha[...]

  • Page 134

    134 Using the Camera with a Computer You can use QuickTime, which comes bundled with your operati ng system, to pla y 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 135

    135 Using the Camera with a Computer You must have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer in order to view the contents of a PDF file. If you don’t, g o to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrob at Reader. 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Digital Camera” fo lder and then o[...]

  • Page 136

    136 Using the Camera with a Computer The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapsh ot, record a movie, or perform any other ope ration that stores data. Files are grouped by storing them in folders. Each file and folder has its o wn unique name. • For details about how folders are organized in memory, see “Memo ry Folder S[...]

  • Page 137

    137 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 DCF is a standard that makes it possible to view and print images recorded on one manufacturer’s camera on DCF-compliant de vices pr oduced by other manufacturers. You can transfer DCF-compliant imag[...]

  • Page 138

    138 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 139

    139 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 * Screen You can change the brightness of the monitor screen. For information about menu operations, see page 65 . Adjusting Monito[...]

  • Page 140

    140 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sounds • Setting a volume level of 0 mutes output. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Startup Display the image you want to use as yo ur startup image and then select “On”. • The startup image does not appear when you turn on the camera by pressing [ p ] (PLAY). • You can specify a [...]

  • Page 141

    141 Other Settings (Set Up) 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 136). Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * World Time You can use the World Time scre en to view the current time in a zone that is dif ferent from your Home City when [...]

  • Page 142

    142 Other Settings (Set Up) 3. Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to select the geographi c area you want and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the city you want and then press [SET]. 5. Press [SET]. IMPORT ANT! • Before configuring Wo rld Time settings, make sure that the Home City setting is the place where you live or normally[...]

  • Page 143

    143 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Adjust When the date and time settings are what you want, pr ess [SET] to apply them. • You can specify a date from 2001 to 2049. • Be sure to select your Home City (p age 141) before setting the time and date. If you set the time and date while the wrong city is selected for your Home[...]

  • Page 144

    144 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turns o ff the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Press any button to turn the monitor screen back on. Trigger Time Settings: 30 sec, 1 min, 2 mi n, Off (Sleep is disa bled while [...]

  • Page 145

    145 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Auto Power Off Auto Power Off turns off the camera whenever no camer a operation is performed for a preset amount of time. Trigger Time Settings: 1 min, 2 min, 5 min (T he trigger time is alwa ys 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) • Auto Power Off is disabled under an y of the following condit[...]

  • Page 146

    146 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * USB You can use the procedure below to select the USB communication protocol, which is used when exchanging data with a computer, printer, or other external device. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Video Out You can use the procedure in this section to sele ct either NTSC or PAL as the vide[...]

  • Page 147

    147 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Format If a memory card is load ed in the camera, this operation will format the me mory 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 148

    148 Configuring Monitor Scre en Settings Configuring Monitor Screen Settings You can turn display information on and off by pressing [ 8 ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mode . Displays a histogram on the moni tor screen which you can use to check the exposure of an image befor e you shoot it. You also can dis[...]

  • Page 149

    149 Configuring Monitor Scre en Settings Example Histograms NO TE • A centered histogram does not necessa rily guarantee optimum exp osure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered. • Due to the limitations of exposure co mpensation, you may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram config[...]

  • Page 150

    150 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 151

    151 Appendix . Smoke, abnormal odor, overheating , and other abnormal ities • 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 camer a. 2. Remove t[...]

  • Page 152

    152 Appendix . Locations To Be Avoide d • 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 153

    153 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 or charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • Do not use or leave the battery under dire ct sunlight, in an automobi[...]

  • Page 154

    154 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 performing some operation – Removing the ba ttery or memory card wh ile the back lamp is flashing g[...]

  • Page 155

    155 Appendix . Caring for your camera • Never touch the lens or flash window wi th yo ur fingers. Finger smudges, dirt, 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 clot[...]

  • Page 156

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

  • Page 157

    157 Appendix Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a networ k are prohibited. This product contains PrKERNELv4 Real- time OS of eSOL Co., Ltd. Copyright © 2007 eSOL C o., Ltd. PrKERNELv4 is a registered trademark of eSOL Co., Ltd. in Japan. This product contains the software of FotoNati[...]

  • Page 158

    158 Appendix 1. Before opening the batte ry cover, car efully wipe any sand or moisture from the ca mera to ensu re that non e of it gets inside the b attery compartment. 2. Open the battery cover and remove the current battery. With the monitor screen side of the camera facing upwards, slide the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow in t[...]

  • Page 159

    159 Appendix . Storage Precautions • Storing the battery for a long time while it is charged can cause deterioration of battery characteristics. If you do not plan to use a battery for some time , fully use up its charge before storing it. • Always remove the battery from the camera when you are not using it. A battery left in the camera can di[...]

  • Page 160

    160 Appendix See page 20 for information about supported memory car ds and how to load a memory card. 1. Before opening the memory card/term inal cover, carefully wipe any sand or moisture from th e camera to ensure that none of it gets insi de the camera. 2. Replace the memory card. Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause it to [...]

  • Page 161

    161 Appendix . Memory Card Handling Prec autions Certain types of cards can slow down pr ocessing speeds. In particula r, you may experience problems saving high-quality (WID E and STD) movies. Use of certain types of memory cards increase the time it takes to record movies, which can cause movie frames to be lost. Th is condition is indicated by ?[...]

  • Page 162

    162 Appendix Computer system requiremen ts are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular a ppl ication you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum r equirements f or running each application. Actual requirements are greater, dep ending on the number of images and the sizes[...]

  • Page 163

    163 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 147). 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 164

    164 Appendix “Quality” Tab “Set Up” Tab Size 12M (4000 x 3000) Quality (Snapshots) Norma l Quality (Movies) STD EV Shift 0.0 White Balance Auto ISO Auto T » Metering B Multi Lighti ng Extra Color Filter Off Sharpness 0 Saturation 0 Contrast 0 Flash Intensity 0 Screen Auto 2 Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1[...]

  • Page 165

    165 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. Slideshow Images: All images / Time: 30 min / Interval: 3 sec / Effect: Pattern 1 Dynamic Ph oto – Movie Converter – Layout Print – MOTION PRINT 9 frames Movie Editing – Lighting – Red Eye – White[...]

  • Page 166

    166 Appendix When things don’t go rig ht... Troubleshooting Problem Poss ible Cause and Rec ommended Action Power Supply Power does not turn on. 1) The battery ma y not be loaded cor rectly (pag e 17). 2) The battery ma y be dead. C harge the battery (pa ge 16). If th e battery go es dead soon afte r being charge d, it means the battery ha s reac[...]

  • Page 167

    167 Appendix The subject is out of focus in the recorded i mage. The image may not be focused prope rly. When composi ng the image, make sur e the su bject is locat ed inside the focus fra me. The flash does not fire. 1) If ? (Flash Off) is selected as the flash mode, change to another m ode (page 40). 2) If the battery is d ead, charge it (page 16[...]

  • Page 168

    168 Appendix A recorde d image was not saved. 1) Camera power ma y have bee n turned off b efore the save 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 18). 2) You ma y have removed the memo ry card from the ca mera before the sa ve operat[...]

  • Page 169

    169 Appendix The image i s out of focus during mo vie recording. 1) Focu sing may not be p ossible because the subject is ou tside the focus ra nge. Shoot wit hin the allowa ble range. 2) The lens may b e dirty. Clean the l ens (page 154). Playback The color of the playback i mage is different fr om what appears on th e monitor scr een when shooti [...]

  • Page 170

    170 Appendix Language sel ection screen appea rs when the camera is turned on. 1) You d id not confi gure initial settings afte r purchasing the camera or th e camera may have been le ft with a dead battery. Chec k the camera setu p (pages 19, 144) . 2) Ther e may be a problem wit h the camera’s memor y data. If this is the c ase, perform t he re[...]

  • Page 171

    171 Appendix Display Messages ALERT The camera’s protection f unction may have activated because camera temperature is too high. T urn off the camera and wait until it cools down before trying to use it again. Battery is low. Batte ry power is low. Cannot find the file. The image you specified with the slideshow “Images” setting cannot be fou[...]

  • Page 172

    172 Appendix No subjects in memory. Use the BS “Dynamic Photo” to shoo t a subject. There is no extracted subject in camera memory that can be inserted into a background image. Printing Error An error occurred while printing. • The printer is turned off. • The printer generated an error, etc. Record Error Image compression could not be perf[...]

  • Page 173

    173 Appendix Snapshot Number of Snapshots/Movie Recording Time/ Voice Recording Time Image Siz e (Pixels) Image Quality Approximat e Image File Size Built-in Memory (Approx. 35.7MB * 1 ) Snapshot Recording Capacity microSDHC Memory Card (4GB * 2 ) Snapshot Recording Capacity 12M (4000 x 3000) Fine 7.87 MB 4 490 Normal 4.13 MB 8 935 Economy 2.76 MB [...]

  • Page 174

    174 Appendix Movies (with audio recording) Voice Recording *1 Built-in memory capacity after formatting *2 The above valu es are based on us e of a microSD (SDH C) memory card (Panas onic Corporati on). The numb er of imag es you can save depends on the t ype of memory card you are us ing. • Snapshot, movi e recording cap acity, and voi ce record[...]

  • Page 175

    175 Appendix Specifi cations File Forma t Snapshots: JPEG (Exif Vers ion 2.2); DCF 1.0 s tandard; DPOF compl iant Movies: Motion JPEG AVI, IMA -ADPCM audio (monaur al) Audio (Voi ce Recording): WAV (monaural) Recordin g Media Built-in Memory (Imag e Storage Area: 35 .7MB * ) microSD/microSDHC * Built-in me mory capacity after formatt ing Recorded I[...]

  • Page 176

    176 Appendix Shutter Spe ed Snapshot (Auto) : 1/2 to 1/1250 se cond Snapshot (Ni ght Scene): 4 to 1/1250 second * May differ due to th e camera setup. Aperture Value F3.9 (W) to F8.9 (W) (W hen used with ND filter) * Using optica l zoom changes the a perture value. White Bala nce Auto, Daylight, Ove rcast, Shade, Day Whi te Fluorescent, Daylight Fl[...]

  • Page 177

    177 Appendix Approximate Battery Life All of the va lues provided below represen t the approxima te amount of time un der normal temperatu re (23°C (73°F)) bef ore the camera tur ns off. These val ues are not guara nteed. Low temperat ures shorten ba ttery life. • Battery: NP -80 (Rated Capaci ty: 700 mAh) • Recording Medium: 4GB microSDHC me[...]

  • Page 178

    178 Appendix * The shock resis tance, waterp roofing, an d dustproofing of this produ ct are based on CASIO test results, and do not constitut e any guarantee that the product will p erform, will not be da maged, or will not malfunct ion under suc h conditions . Power Co nsumptio n 3.7 V DC, Appr oximately 3.0 W Shock resist ant * This camera has p[...]

  • Page 179

    179 Appendix . Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-80) . Charger unit (BC-80L) • 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. Rated Vol tage 3.7 V Rated Capacita nce 700 mAh Operating Te mperature Requirem ents –10 to 40°[...]

  • Page 180

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  • Page 181

    D ynamic P hoto For a wealth of information about Dynamic Ph oto includin g explanations abou t how to use Dynamic Photo images, the Dynamic Studio image conversion service, sa mple images, and more, visit the special Dynamic Photo website at: This manual provides an introduction to Dy namic Photo, which creates a whole new way to enjoy digital ima[...]

  • Page 182

    2 Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital photography! Dynamic Photo! A totally new way to enjoy digital photography! Dynamic Photo makes it easy to crop a movi ng subject out of a series of images and insert it into other images! A simple operation on the camer a extracts a moving subject automatically by cropping up to 20 Continuous Shu[...]

  • Page 183

    3 Using the Dynamic Photo Extracted Sample Subjects Using the Dynamic Photo Extracted Sampl e Subjects Your digital camera comes with a number of extracted sample subjects in its built-in memory. You can use these sample subjec ts to practice creating Dynamic Photo images by inserting them into your original snapshots. 1. Remove the memory card fro[...]

  • Page 184

    4 Using the Dynamic Photo Extracted Sample Subjects 6. After creation of the Dynamic Photo image is complete , the finished image with the inserted moving su bjec t will appe ar on the monitor screen. After you master the above procedure using extracted sample subjects, you will be ready to create your own extracted subj ects and insert them into s[...]

  • Page 185

    5 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image Creating a Dynamic Photo Image Dynamic Photo images are created by extr acting the subject out of one image, and inserting it into another image. The term “subject” as used here refers to what you extract or crop out of the first image. Perform the following ste ps to shoot and extract the subject. 1. Turn on th[...]

  • Page 186

    6 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image 3. First, shoot the subject. Best results can be obtained with the camera secured on a tripod. With the camera pointed at the moving subject, press the shutter button to record. If you selected “Moving Subject”, the camera will record a series of Continuous Shutter (CS) images over a few seconds. • To help ens[...]

  • Page 187

    7 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image The camera compares the images you shot in steps 3 and 4 and extracts the subject. The extracted subject image will appear on the monitor screen. If you selected “Moving Subject”, the 20 subject images that were recorde d will scroll on the screen, creating the illusion of movement. • The background you shoot [...]

  • Page 188

    8 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image 4. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the subject you want to insert and then press [SET]. * Only subjects that can be inserted into other images will appear at this ti me. 5. Use the zoom button to adjust the size of the subject an d use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to adjust its position. When everything is the way y[...]

  • Page 189

    9 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image Four Tips for Good Subject Cropping • When shooting the subject image, shoot against a white wall or some other surface whose color is different from that of the subject. The camera will not be able to crop the subject image proper ly if its color is the same as or similar to the background color. • Select a bla[...]

  • Page 190

    10 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image Move the subjec t away from the wall to avoid shadows ! The camera may mistake shadows on the wall or floor caused by strong sunlight, illumi nation , or other light sources as part of the subject. Shadows tend to form when the subject is too close to a wall. Have the subject move as far away as possible from the w[...]

  • Page 191

    11 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image Normally you need to shoot the subject you want to extr act against a background and then shoot the background again witho ut the subject. When the subject is against a plain background, however, you can extrac t the subje ct after shooting only once. Perform the following procedure whe n you want to change the “[...]

  • Page 192

    12 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image You can use the Dynamic Photo image you created in Step 2 in a variety of fun ways. Step 3: Have fun with Dynamic Phot o. On the cam era On a TV Dynamic Photo images play back automatically as soon as you display them on the EXILIM monitor screen. Connect your EXILIM to a TV with the AV cable and you can enjoy watc[...]

  • Page 193

    13 Creating a Dynamic Photo Image On a PC Enjoy watching Dynamic Photo images on your PC screen. In a digital phot o frame Play Dynamic Photo images in a digital photo frame. On a cell phone View Dynamic Photo images on your cell phone screen. Share with your friends Send the Dynamic Studio URL to your friends and share your Dynamic Photo creations[...]