Casio EX-ZR200 manual

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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 sur e that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer. Unpacking Digital camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-130) USB-AC adaptor (AD-C53U) Power cord USB cable Basic Reference Strap * The shape of the power cord plug varies accordin g to countr y or g[...]

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

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    5 Contents Using Continuous Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ❚ Using High S p eed CS and Prerecord CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 ❚ Continuous Sh utter Precau tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Digitally Cor[...]

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    6 Contents ❚ Shooting with Continuous Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Continuous AF) . . . 98 ❚ T urning Di gital Zo om On or Of f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Digit al Zoom) . . . 99 ❚ Reducing Wind Noise duri ng Movie Record ing . . . . . . . . (Wind Noise Cut) . . . 99 ❚ Assigning Fu nctions to t he [ 4 ] and[...]

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    7 Contents Dividing Up a Continuous Shutter Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Divide Group) . 129 Combining CS Images into a Single S till Image . . . . . . . . (CS Multi Print) . 129 Editing a CS Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (CS Frame Edit) . 129 ❚❙ Dynamic Photo 130 Inserting a Built-in Subject into a Snapsh[...]

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    8 Contents S pecifying the Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Language) . 165 Configuring Sleep St ate Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Sleep) . 165 Configuring Auto Power Off Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Auto Power Off) . 166 Configuring [ r ] and [ p ] Settings . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    9 The numbers in parentheses indicate t he pages w here each item is explained. General Guide 1 Mode dial (pages 28, 37) 2 Zoom controller (pages 29, 49, 112) 3 Shutter button (page 28) 4 Flash (page 47) 5 [ON/OFF] (Power) (page 26) 6 Front lamp (pages 94, 97) 7 Õ (Continuous Shutter) (page 53) 8 Lens 9 Microphones (page 65) bk Back lamp (pages 26[...]

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    10 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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    11 . Movie Recording . Snapshot Viewing 1 Recording mode (page 64) 2 Audio recording disabled (page 67) 3 Remaining movie memory capacity (page 64) 4 Movie recording time (page 64) 5 Movie recording in progress (page 64) 6 Movie quality (FHD /STD movie) (pag es 64, 67)/ Recording sp eed (high speed movie) (page 67) 7 Battery level indicator (page 2[...]

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    12 . Movie Playback . 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[...]

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    13 Quick Start Basics Quick Start Basics What is a digital camera? A digital camera stores images on a me mory card, so you can record and delete them a countless number of times. Play You can use the images you r ecord in a variety of d ifferent ways. Store images on your computer. Print i mages. Attach imag es to e -mail. Delete Record[...]

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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 , in cluding the following six main functions. What you can do with your CASIO came ra Premium Auto PRO Select Premium Auto PRO recording and the camera automatically determines whether you are shooting a[...]

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    15 Quick Start Basics High Speed Movie Movies can be recorded at up to 1000 frames per second. This makes it possible to clearly view phenomena that are invisible to the human eye, in slow motion. FHD Movie Record ing You can record movies in high-quality FHD. (1920 x 1080 pixels 30 fps) * See page 67 for more information. 1920 x 1080 pixels * See [...]

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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 You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery. • USB-AC adaptor • USB connection to a computer . To charge with the USB-AC adaptor 1. Turn off the camera. Check to make sure that the camera’s mon itor screen is blank. If it isn’t, press [O N/OFF] (Powe r) to turn off the camera. 2. Af[...]

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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 cable from the camera and then unpl ug the power cord fr om the power outlet . . 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 Battery Power Conservation Tips • When you do not need to use the flash, select ? (Flash Off) for the flash setting (page 47). • Enable the Auto Power Off and the Sleep features to pr otect against wasting battery power when you forget to turn off the camera (pages 165, 16 6). • Select “Off” for “Continuou s AF” [...]

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    23 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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    24 Quick Start Basics . Memory Card Handling Prec autions Certain types of cards can slow down processing speeds, and even can make it impossible to store High Quality movies correctly. Also, use of certain types of memory cards slows down data transfer and in creases the time it takes to record movie data, which can result in movie frames being dr[...]

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    25 Quick Start Basics You need to format a new memory card befor e using it for the first time. IMPORT ANT! • Formatting a memory card that already has snapshots or other files on it, will delete its contents. Normally you do not need to for mat a memory card again. However , if storing to a card has slowed down or if you notice any other abnorma[...]

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    26 Quick Start Basics • Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the lens as it extend s. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot extend creates the risk of malfunction. •P r e s s i n g [ p ] (PLAY) while in the REC mode switches to the PLAY mode. The lens retracts about 10 seconds after switching modes.[...]

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    27 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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    28 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 [ r ] (REC) to turn on the camera. The camera will enter the REC mode. 2. Set the mode dial to t ( Auto) or Ÿ ( Premium Auto PRO) to select Auto recording mode. To shoot a snapshot Selecting an Auto Rec[...]

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    29 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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    30 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 28). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to[...]

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    31 Quick Start Basics . Shooting with Auto If the su bject is n ot in the center of the frame... “Focus lock” (page 93) is the name of a technique you can use when you want to shoot an image in which the subject to be focuse d on is not within the focus frame in the center of the screen . To track the movement of a moving subject Half-press the[...]

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    32 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 105. • For information about images reco rded using continuous shutter (CS) , see page 107. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to enter the PLAY mode. • This will display one of the snapshots curr[...]

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    33 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 108. 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to e[...]

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    34 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 Files” and then press [SET]. • This displays a file selection screen. 3. Use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to move the selection bo undary to the file you want to del ete, and then press [S ET]. • This will[...]

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    35 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. Monitor Sc[...]

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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 28). 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 fourth control panel option from the top (shutter speed). 3 Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to change the shutter speed setting. • You also [...]

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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 44) al ways operates accord ing to its “AUTO” setting. The ISO sensitivi[...]

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    40 Snapshot Tutorial 2. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the setting you want to change. This will select one of the contro l panel icons and display its settings. * 1 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to change the setting. 4. If you wan t to configur e anothe r setting, repeat steps 2 and 3. 5. After all of the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. This [...]

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    41 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • No icon is displayed for any Control Panel option (p age 10) that is set to its initial default (reset) setting. An icon will appear only if you change the setting of the corresponding Control Panel option. The foll ow ing are the initial defaults for Control Panel options. – ISO S ensitivity: AUTO – White Balance[...]

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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 194. • For information about movie image size, see page 102. • For information about resizing existing snapshots, see[...]

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    43 Snapshot Tutorial • The initial factory default image size setting is 16M (16 million pixels). • Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, wh ich matches the standard aspect ratio of print paper. • The letters “HDTV” stand for “High Defi nition Television”. An HDTV screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, wh ich ma[...]

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    44 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 sec ond control pa nel option fr om 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 subj[...]

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    45 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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    46 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 fourth control panel option from the top (EV Shift). • When A or S is selected as t he recording mode,[...]

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    47 Snapshot Tutorial 1. In the REC m ode, pr ess [ 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 198. Using Fla sh (Flash) Auto Flash Flash fires automatically in accordance with exposure (amount of light and bri[...]

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    48 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 198) depends on oper ating conditions (battery condition, ambient temperature, etc.). • Shooting with flash turned off when lighting[...]

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    49 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 164) for the date: Month/Day or Day/Month. • The time is displayed using 24-hour format. Your [...]

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    50 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 are su pported during movie recording. Zoom operations are disabl ed during high speed movie rec[...]

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    51 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 61). • Multi SR Zoom is enabled only when the “Multi SR Zo[...]

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    52 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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    53 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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    54 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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    55 Snapshot Tutorial 8. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select the second cont rol panel opti on from the bottom (Prerecord CS shots). 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 b uffer. • Prerecord CS shooting is not performed when the number of buffer images and the recording tim[...]

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    56 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 shutter sound whe n 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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    57 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[...]

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    58 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 mode dial to h (HD R). 2. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. NO [...]

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    59 Snapshot Tutorial This feature applies HDR (High D ynamic Range, page 58) photography to transform snapshots and movies into works of art that provide a greater degree of expression than conventional imagin g. You can also adjust the intensity of the art effect that is applied (page 81). 1. In the REC m ode, set the mode dial to a (HD R Art). 2.[...]

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    60 Snapshot Tutorial NO TE • HDR Art works best when sho oting with the camera mount ed on a tripod. • Shooting with this functi on causes the flash setting to change automatically to ? (Flash Off). • Anti Shake correction performed to co mpensate for camera movement while shooting with this function results in an image area that is narrower [...]

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    61 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 52). 1. In the REC m ode, set the mode dial to j (Multi SR Zoom). 2. Press the shutter bu tton to shoot. NO TE • Multi SR Zoom is effective when y ou want [...]

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    62 Snapshot Tutorial With Slide Panorama, you move the camera to compose and record multiple images, which are then combined to a panorama. This feature lets you shoot a panoram a of up to 360 degrees, which is dramatical ly greater than the physical capabilities of the lens. • The final panorama image can be one of the two sizes shown below. Sli[...]

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    63 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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    64 Recording Movies Recording Movies The following procedure explains h ow to record a standard (STD) movie. See the pages indicated below for more infor mation about movies. High-definition movie (FHD movie): page 67 High speed movie (HS movie): page 67 1. Set the mode dial to t ( Auto). 2. In the REC mode , press [MENU]. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to[...]

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    65 Recording Movies Shooting wi th BEST SH OT With BEST SHOT (page 73), you can select the sample scene that matches the type of movie you are trying to shoot and th e camera will change it s setup accordingly, for beautiful movies every time. Selecting the “Natural Green” BEST SHOT scene, for example, will shoot images with vivid gr een trees [...]

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    66 Recording Movies • Use of certain types of memory cards slo ws down data transfer and increases the time it takes to record movie data, which can result in movie frames being dropped. The Y indicator on the monitor scr een turns yellow to indicate that frames are being dropped. In order to avoid problems such as these , use of an Ultra High Sp[...]

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    67 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). 2. In the REC mode , press [MENU]. 3. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to s[...]

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    68 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 64). Press [ 0 ] (Movie) to start and stop recording. • During High Speed Movie recording [...]

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    69 Recording Movies With this feature, the camera pre-recor d s up to five seconds of whatever is happening in front of the lens in a buffer t hat is continually updated. Pressing [ 0 ] (Mov ie) saves the pre-recorded action (buffer contents) followed b y real-time recording. Real-time recording continues until you stop it. Prerecord Movie can be u[...]

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    70 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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    71 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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    72 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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    73 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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    74 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[...]

  • Page 75

    75 Using BEST SHOT . BEST SHOT Precautio ns • Sample images shown on BEST SHOT scene screens were not shot with this camera. There are provided to illu strate the effects and merits of each scene. • Images shot using a BEST SHOT scene may not produce the results you expected due to shooting conditions and other factors. • You can modify the c[...]

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    76 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, select the scene named “BEST SHOT” (Register User Scen e) 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 select[...]

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    77 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 reflex camera. 1. In the REC m ode, set the mode dial to b (B EST SHO T). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Select “Blurr[...]

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    78 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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    79 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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    80 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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    81 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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    82 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 [...]

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    83 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 mode dial to b (B EST SHO T). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Select “High Speed Best Selection” and then[...]

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    84 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 85

    85 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[...]

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    86 Using BEST SHOT The High Speed CS capabilities of your EXILI M provide you with a variety of options (Child CS, Pet CS, Sports CS) to suit ex actly the type of image you are trying to record. Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed, with the shooting speed optimized accordi ng to the BEST SHOT scene you are us[...]

  • Page 87

    87 Using BEST SHOT 5. Press the shutter button th e rest of the way down. This will save the pre-recorded images and start shooting new images in real- time. Images continue to be shot as long as you keep the shutter button depressed. 6. Shooting will stop when you rel ease the shutter button or after the maximum number of shots is reached. NO TE ?[...]

  • Page 88

    88 Using BEST SHOT High Speed Movie provides you with a vari ety o f options (Child High Speed Movie, Pet High Speed Movie, Sports High Speed Mo vie) to suit exactly the type of movie you are trying to record. 1. In the REC m ode, set the mode dial to b (B EST SHO T). 2. Press [SET]. 3. Select the BEST SHOT scene you want to use and then pre ss [SE[...]

  • Page 89

    89 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings The following are menu op erations you can use to configur e various camera settings. . Example Menu Screen Operation 1. In the REC mode , press [MENU]. This will display the menu screen. • Menu contents are different in th e REC mode and PLAY mode. 2. Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the tab where the menu ite[...]

  • Page 90

    90 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 89. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer Use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to select the “REC” t ab. Use [ 8 ] and [[...]

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    91 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Zoom (SR) See page 52 for details. Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Focus *1 The focus ran ge is the dis tance from th e lens surf ace. *2 The focus ran ge depends on the current op tical zoo m position. *3 During High Sp eed Movie recor ding, focus is fixed at th e position [...]

  • Page 92

    92 Advanced Settings 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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    93 Advanced Settings 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 96). 1. Align the monitor screen ?[...]

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    94 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Self-timer 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. • The front lamp flashes while the Self-timer countdown is in progress. • You can interrupt an ongoing Self-timer coun tdown by p[...]

  • Page 95

    95 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 96

    96 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * AF Area 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”. •“ Ë Tracking” cannot be used in combinat ion with some BEST SHOT scenes. •“ I Multi” canno[...]

  • Page 97

    97 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 98

    98 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 99

    99 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * REC Tab * Digital Zoom Select “On” when you want to use digital zoom (page 50). • 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 100

    100 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 af[...]

  • Page 101

    101 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 disa[...]

  • Page 102

    102 Advanced Settings 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 number of images you can reco rd) will be affected by the quality settings you configure (page 194). Procedure[...]

  • Page 103

    103 Advanced Settings 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 setting to optimize th e balance between bright areas an d dark areas when shooting images. Specifying the Metering Mod[...]

  • Page 104

    104 Advanced Settings Procedure [ r ] (REC) * [MENU] * Quality Tab * Flash Inte nsity 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 * Color Filter Settings: [...]

  • Page 105

    105 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Viewing Snapshots and Movies See page 32 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 106

    106 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 107

    107 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[...]

  • Page 108

    108 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 b y pressing [SET]), press[...]

  • Page 109

    109 Viewing Snapshots and Movies . Deleting Multiple Fil es in a CS Group 1. While CS image playback is in progre ss or paused (toggle b y pressing [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 pr[...]

  • Page 110

    110 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 111

    111 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 b y pressing [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 112

    112 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 113

    113 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 114

    114 Viewing Snapshots and Movies 3. Press [ p ] (PLAY) to turn on the camera. This will cause an image to appear on the TV screen, w ithout anything appearing on the camera’s monitor screen. • Pressing [ON/OFF] (Power) or [ r ] (REC) will not turn on the camer a while the AV cable is connected. • You also can change the aspect rati o of the s[...]

  • Page 115

    115 Viewing Snapshots and Movies Use a commerciall y available HDMI cable to connect the camera to the T V. For information about playback, see the procedure starti ng from step 2 under “Viewing Sn apshots and Movies on a TV Screen” on page 113. • Use a commercially available HDMI cable th at is marked with the logo shown to the right. IMPORT[...]

  • Page 116

    116 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 corre sponds to 10 80 60i, but not 1080 50i . Because of this, the re quired ou tput method may be 576 p w[...]

  • Page 117

    117 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 89 . Playing a Slideshow on the Camera (Slideshow) Start Starts the [...]

  • Page 118

    118 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 119

    119 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) You can replace the built-in slideshow back ground music with other music from your computer. Supported File Types: • PCM format (16-bit, monaural / stereo) WAV files • Sampling Frequencies: 11.025 kHz/22.05 kHz/44.1 kHz Number of Files: 9 File names: SSBGM001.WAV to SSBGM009.WAV • Create the music files on[...]

  • Page 120

    120 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Movie Screen * [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 “Create” and th en [...]

  • Page 121

    121 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) 3. Press [ 2 ] to display the editing menu and specify one or two cu t points. 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 disappear[...]

  • Page 122

    122 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 103). • Altering the lighting of an image causes the or[...]

  • Page 123

    123 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) NO TE • You also can adjust the white balan ce when recording images (page 45). • 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 124

    124 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 169). 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 125

    125 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 126

    126 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 163) cannot be edited. • You cannot edit the date and time of an image t hat is pro[...]

  • Page 127

    127 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot or Movie Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Rotation 1. Use [ 8 ] and [ 2 ] to select “Rotation ” and then press [SET]. Each press of [SET] will rotate the displayed image 90 degrees left. 2. When the displayed ima ge is at the orientation you want, pr ess [MENU]. NO TE • Rotatin[...]

  • Page 128

    128 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * Snapshot Screen * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Trimming You can crop a snapshot to trim parts you do not need, and save the result in a separate file. The original snapshot is also retained. Use the zoom controller to zo om the image to the size you want, use [ 8 ], [ 2 ], [ 4 ], and [ 6 ] to disp[...]

  • Page 129

    129 Other Playback Functions (PLAY) Procedure [ p ] (PLAY) * [MENU] * PLAY Tab * Divide Group See page 110 for details. 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 con[...]

  • Page 130

    130 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 131

    131 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 132

    132 Dynamic Photo 1. Press [ p ] (PLAY) and th en use [ 4 ] and [ 6 ] to display the Dynamic Photo you want to view. 2. If you want to see the subje ct in the Dynamic Photo movie, press [SET]. The Dynamic Photo is repeated as a continuous loop. • Movement of the subject also will st art automatically about two seconds after you display a Dynamic [...]

  • Page 133

    133 Printing Printing • You can specify which images you want to print, the nu mber of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 136). 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 134

    134 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 135

    135 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 136

    136 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 ta ke the memory card to a professional print serv[...]

  • Page 137

    137 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 138

    138 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 b y pressing [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 139

    139 Printing DPOF settings are not cleared automati cally af ter printing is complete. The next DPOF print operation you execute will be performed using the last DPOF settings you configured for the images. T o clear DPOF settings, specify “00” for the number of copies of all images. Tell your print service ab out your DP OF settings! If you ta[...]

  • Page 140

    140 Printing . 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 image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. • PRINT Image Matching III Using image editing[...]

  • Page 141

    141 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 142

    142 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, P hoto Transport , and Dynamic Pho to Manager wil l 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: [...]

  • Page 143

    143 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 182 of this manual. . Precautions for Windows Use rs • [...]

  • Page 144

    144 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 145

    145 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 146

    146 Using the Camera with a Computer . To view images you copied to your computer 1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open i t. 2. Double-click the folder that contai ns the image s you want to view. 3. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about file names, see “M emory Folder Structure” on page 158. •[...]

  • Page 147

    147 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 148

    148 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 149

    149 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 150

    150 Using the Camera with a Computer . To transfer compu ter screen captures to the camera 1. Connect the camera to yo ur computer (page 143). 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 151

    151 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. To download Dynamic Photo Manager and fi[...]

  • Page 152

    152 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 X 10.0. Operation is supported with Mac OS 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, and 10.6 ( using the OS standard USB driver) only.[...]

  • Page 153

    153 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 Macintosh. 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 ha[...]

  • Page 154

    154 Using the Camera with a Computer 8. Disconnect the camera from the computer. . To view copied images 1. Double-click the camera’s drive icon. 2. Double-click the “DCIM” fo lder to ope n it. 3. Double-click the folder that contai ns the image s you want to view. 4. Double-click the image file you want to view. • For information about fil[...]

  • Page 155

    155 Using the Camera with a Computer If you are running Mac OS X, you can ma nage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with some Macintosh products. 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 movi[...]

  • Page 156

    156 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 157

    157 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[...]

  • Page 158

    158 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 159

    159 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 160

    160 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 Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Eye-Fi Select “Off” to disable Eye-Fi card communication (page 156). Procedure [MENU] [...]

  • Page 161

    161 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 157). Configuring Camera Sound Se ttings (Sounds) Startup Specifies the startu[...]

  • Page 162

    162 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 163

    163 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 164

    164 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Adjust When the date and time settings are what you want, select “ Apply” and then press [SET] to apply them. • You can specify a date from 2001 to 2049. • Be sure to select your Home City (p age 162) before setting the time and date. If you set the time and date while the wrong ci[...]

  • Page 165

    165 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Language . Specify the disp lay language you wa nt. 1 Select the tab on the right. 2 Select “Language”. 3 Select the language you want. • Camera models sold in certain geographic areas may not support display language selection. Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * Sleep This feature turn[...]

  • Page 166

    166 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: 2 min, 5 min, 10 min (The trigger time is always 5 minutes in the PLAY mode.) • Auto Power Off is disabled under an y of the following conditi[...]

  • Page 167

    167 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 168

    168 Other Settings (Set Up) Procedure [MENU] * Set Up Tab * HDMI Output • See page 116 for details. 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 snapshot yo[...]

  • Page 169

    169 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 170

    170 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 171

    171 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 172

    172 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 173

    173 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 174

    174 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 175

    175 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 176

    176 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 177

    177 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 178

    178 Appendix 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. . Precautions during Use • Operation pro[...]

  • Page 179

    179 Appendix . Precautions during Use • The bundled USB-AC adaptor is designed for ope ration with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Note, however , that the shape of the power cord plug depends on each country or geo graphic area. Before taking the camera and USB-AC adaptor along on a trip, check with travel agent a bout[...]

  • Page 180

    180 Appendix See page 23 for information about supported memory car ds and how to load a 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 gr[...]

  • Page 181

    181 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 182

    182 Appendix Computer system requiremen ts are different for each of the applications. Be sure t o 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 siz[...]

  • Page 183

    183 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 169). 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 184

    184 Appendix “Quality” Tab “Set Up” Tab Quality (Snapshots) Normal Quality (Movies) FHD Metering B Multi Lighting On T » Flash Intensity 0 Color Filter Off Sharpness 0 Saturation 0 Contrast 0 Screen Auto Eye-Fi On Auto Rotate On Sounds Startup: Sound 1 / Half Shutter: Sound 1 / Shutter: Sound 1 / Operation: Sound 1 / = Operation: ...//// /[...]

  • Page 185

    185 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 186

    186 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 187

    187 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 load ed correct ly (page 16 ). 2) The battery may b e dead. Char ge the batt ery (page 1 7). If the battery go es dead soon a fter being ch arged, it mean s the battery ha s re[...]

  • Page 188

    188 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 the flash mode, change to another m ode (page 47). 2) I f the batter y is low, char ge it (page 17[...]

  • Page 189

    189 Appendix A recorde d image was not saved. 1) Camera power may have been tu rned off be fore the sa ve operation was co mplete, which will resu lt in the image not being save d. If the ba ttery indica tor shows , charge the battery as soon as po ssible (page 21). 2) Y ou may have remove d the memory card f rom the camera before the sa ve operati[...]

  • Page 190

    190 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 you are shootin g. Position the camera so sunlight do es not shin e directly into the len s. Images are not displayed. This camera ca nnot[...]

  • Page 191

    191 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 ave been left with a dead battery. Configure the correc t settings ( pages 22, 165) . 2) T here may be a probl em with the came ra’s memory dat a. If this is the c ase, perf[...]

  • Page 192

    192 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 193

    193 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 33). Printing Error An error occurred while printing. • The pr[...]

  • Page 194

    194 Appendix Snapshot Number of Snapshots/Movie Rec ording Time Image Size (Pixels) Image Quali ty Approximate Image F ile Size Built-in Memory (Approx. 52.2MB *1 ) Snapshot Recording Capacit y Memory Ca rd (16GB *2 ) Snapshot 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 Norma[...]

  • Page 195

    195 Appendix Movies Image Quality (Pixels) / (Audio) Maxi mum File Size Approximate Data Rate (Frame Rate) Built-in Memory (Approx. 52.2MB *1 ) Movie Recording Capacity Memory Card (16GB *2 ) Movie Recording Capacity File Size of 1-minute Movie FHD (1920 x 1080) (Stereo) Maximum Movie Size: 29 minutes 14.2 Megabits/se cond (30 frames/se cond) 27 s [...]

  • Page 196

    196 Appendix *1 Built-in memory capacity after formatting *2 Based on a 16GB SDHC memo ry card (SanDisk Corpor ation). The number of image s you can save dep ends on the typ e of memory car d you are using . *3 Recordable time when the en tire movie i s recorded at 30 fps. Record ing time is sh orter if the 30 fps frame rate is switched to 120 fps [...]

  • Page 197

    197 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 (ste reo) Recordin g Media Built-in Memor y (Image Storage Ar ea: 52.2MB * ) SD/SDHC/SDXC * Built-in memory capacity after formatting Recorded I mage Sizes Snapshots: 16M (4608 x 345 [...]

  • Page 198

    198 Appendix Exposure Co ntrol Program AE, Aperture P riority AE, S hutter Speed Priority AE , Manual Expos ure Exposure Compens ation –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (i n 1/3EV steps) Shutter CMO S electronic shutter, mec hanical sh utter Shutter Spe ed Snapshot ( Auto): 1 to 1/2000 second Snapshot (Aperture Priority AE ): 1 to 1/20 00 second Snapshot (Shu t[...]

  • Page 199

    199 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 200

    200 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, Approximate ly 5.6 W Dimensions 104.8 (W) x 59.1 (H) x 28.6 (D)[...]

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