Casio EX-S20 manual

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    Digital Camera EX-S20/EX-M20 User’s Guide K858PCM1DMX Thank you f or purchasing this CASIO Product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’ s Guide. • K eep the User’ s Guide in a safe place f or future reference . • For the most up-to-date inf ormation about this product, visit the official Exilim Web[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-20) CD-ROM USB Cradle (CA-23) USB Cable Basic Reference Strap Special AC Adaptor (AD-C51G) AC power cord * * The shape[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 3 Contents 2 INTRODUCTION Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Features ....................................................................... 9 Precautions ................................................................. 1 1 General Precautions 1 1 Data Error Precautions 13 Operating condi[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 4 43 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Recording an Image ................................................... 43 Aiming the Camera 43 Recording an lmage 44 About the REC Mode Monitor Screen 45 Recording Precautions 45 Using Zoom ................................................................ 46 Using the Flash ....................................[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 5 Playing a Slide Show ................................................. 87 T o specify the slideshow images 88 T o specify the slideshow time 89 T o set the slideshow interval 90 Using the Photo Stand Feature 90 Rotating the Display Image ........................................ 91 Using Image Roulette ................................[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 6 Using World T ime ..................................................... 120 T o display the World T ime screen 120 T o configure World T ime settings 121 T o configure summer time (DST) settings 122 Changing the Display Language ............................. 123 Formatting Built-in Memory ...................................... 123 12[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 7 159 PLA YING AN AUDIO FILE (EX-M20 Only) T ransferring Audio Files to the Camera ................... 159 Preparing the Camera for Audio Player Operation .. . 160 Using the Camera as an Audio Player .................... 161 General Guide 161 Basic Remote Controller Operations 163 Playing Back Audio Files ..............................[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 8 IMPORTANT! • The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. • CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the EX-[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 9 Features • 2.0 million Effective Pixels A high-resolution megapixel CCD provides 2.0 million effective pixels (2.11 million total pixels) for images that print beautifully. • Fixed focus lens for quick operation Fixed focus eliminates the need for lens movement, which shortens startup time and shooting time. • Macro Function Te[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 10 • Real-time histogram An on-screen histogram lets you adjust exposure as you view the effect on overall image brightness, which makes shooting under difficult lighting conditions easier than ever before. • World Time A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 ti[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 11 * EX-M20 Only • Snapshot + Audio Mode Adds audio to a snapshot. • Movie + Audio Mode • Voice Recording Quick and easy recording of voice input. • After Recording Adds audio to images after they are recorded. • Audio Player Capabilities Use the camera to play back music data from standard MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3/MPEG-2 Au[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 12 • Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject ’ s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3 ´ ) from the eyes of the subject. • Keep the camera away [...]

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    INTRODUCTION 13 Data Error Precautions • Your digital camera is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory. — Removing the battery or memory card, or setting the camera onto the USB cradle while the camera is performing a record or memory access operation — Remov[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 14 Condensation • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause con[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 15 Other • Take care never to sit down with the camera in the pocket of your slacks or otherwise subject the camera to severe stress. Doing so can crack the LCD monitor screen. • The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction. • If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft,[...]

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    QUICK START GUIDE 16 QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Load the battery (page 26). 2. Place the camera onto the USB cradle to charge the battery (page 28). • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 1 2 3 M E N U D I S P 2 1[...]

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    QUICK START GUIDE 17 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the language you want. 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the[...]

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    QUICK START GUIDE 18 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY). 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to scroll through the images on the monitor screen. MENU DISP 3 1 To view a recorded image (See page 78 for details.) 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ ?[...]

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    QUICK START GUIDE 19 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode selector with “ ” (PLAY). 3. Press [  ] ( ). 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to display the image you want to delete. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select “ Delete ” . • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “ Cancel ” [...]

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    GETTING READY 20 GETTING READY This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. About This Manual This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. ■ Terminology The following table defines the terminology used in this manual. ■ Button Operations Button oper[...]

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    GETTING READY 21 General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. • All the illustrations in this manual show the EX-M20. See the text that accompanies the illustrations for information about how the EX-S20 and EX-M20 differ from each other. Camera 6 5 1 2 3 4 ■ Front 1 Power button 2[...]

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    GETTING READY 22 I HJ H Speaker (EX-M20 only) I Connector J Memory card slot ■ Bottom USB Cradle Simply placing your CASIO digital camera onto the USB cradle lets you perform the following tasks. • Battery charging (page 28) • Automatic transfer of images to a computer (page 131) • Viewing of images using the Photo Stand slideshow feature ([...]

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    GETTING READY 23 Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera ’ s status. REC mode 8 Image size 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1600 ҂ 1072 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels 640 ҂ 480 pixels Movie Recording: recording time (seconds) 9 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 0 Built-in memory selected for data [...]

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    GETTING READY 24 PLAY mode 5 Quality FINE NORMAL ECONOMY 6 Built-in memory selected for data storage. Memory card selected for data storage. 7 Date and time 8 Battery capacity IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot Movi[...]

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    GETTING READY 25 Indicators on (page 23) Histogram on (page 70) Indicators off Monitor screen off Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Each press of the [DISP] button changes the contents of the monitor screen as shown below. IMPORTANT! • You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following cases: In the PLAY mode, in the BESTSHOT mode,[...]

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    GETTING READY 26 M E N U D I S P M E N U D IS P Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the strap bar as shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! • Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when using the camera to protect against accidentally dropping it. • The supplied strap is intended for use with this camera only. Do not use it for any othe[...]

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    GETTING READY 27 2. Align the arrow mark on the battery with the arrow mark on the camera as shown in the illustration, and slide the battery into the battery compartment. 3. Swing the battery cover closed, and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow while pressing down on it. NP-20 Arrow marks IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-2[...]

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    GETTING READY 28 4. Turn off the camera. 5. Set the camera onto the USB cradle. • Do not place the camera onto the USB cradle while it is turned on. • The [CHARGE] lamp on the USB cradle should turn red, indicating that charging has started. When charging is complete, the [CHARGE] lamp will turn green. 6. After charging is complete, remove the [...]

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    GETTING READY 29 IMPORTANT! • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions. • Use only the USB cradle (CA-23) or the optionally available charger unit (BC-10L) to charge the special NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Never use any other charging device. [...]

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    GETTING READY 30 ■ If the camera works normally 1. Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery. ■ If the camera does not work normally This can mean there is a problem with how the battery is loaded. 1. Remove the battery from the camera and check the battery contacts for dirt. If the contacts are [...]

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    GETTING READY 31 * 2 Normal Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: On (one flash every two shots) • Image recorded about every 30 seconds • Power off/on every 10 shots * 3 Continuous Playback Conditions • Temperature: 23 ° C (73 ° F) • Scroll one image about every 10 seconds * 4 Voice rec[...]

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    GETTING READY 32 Power Supply Precautions Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the optional charger unit. ■ Battery Handling Precautions ● SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use the battery for the first time. Keep these safety precautions and all operating instr[...]

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    GETTING READY 33 • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or optional charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal[...]

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    GETTING READY 34 ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use. • Store the battery i[...]

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    GETTING READY 35 • Use the AC adaptor where it will not be splashed with water. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Do not place a vase or any other container filled with liquid on top of the AC adaptor. Water creates the risk of fire and electric shock. • Make sure you always remove the camera from the USB cradle before conn[...]

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    GETTING READY 36 Auto Power Off (APO) Auto Power Off (APO) automatically turns off the camera when you do not perform any operation for a certain amount of time. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with “ ” (REC) or “ ” (PLAY). 2. Press [MENU]. 3. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the “ Set Up ” tab. 4. Use [  ] a[...]

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    GETTING READY 37 Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode. 1. Turn on the camera, and then align the mode selector with[...]

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    GETTING READY 38 ● Menu Screen Operations When you want to do this: Move between tabs Move from the tab to the settings Move from the settings to the tab Move between the settings Display the options available for a setting Select an option Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Register an option selection and return to the menu s[...]

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    GETTING READY 39 To do this: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen. Apply the setting and return to feature selection in step 4. Apply the setting and return to tab selection in step 3. Perform this key operation: Press [SET]. Press [  ]. 1. Press [  ]. 2. Use [  ] to move back up to tab selection. 6. Perform one of the following oper[...]

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    GETTING READY 40 IMPORTANT! • The camera ’ s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by the USB cradle. The clock setting screen will appear automatically the next time you turn on power after the settings are cleared. Set the date and ti[...]

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    GETTING READY 41 3. Use [  ], [  ], [  ], and [  ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [  ] and [  ] to select the summer time (DST) setting you want, and then press [SET]. When you want to do th[...]

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    GETTING READY 42 8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit the setting screen. To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24- hour timekeeping Do this: Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [  ] and [  ]. Press [DISP]. 7. Set the current date and the time.[...]